"Like I need another hole in my head" 70 chevy short wide project

[76kcfdeng]

It a has been a while since I posted, not that anybody is paying attention.
Anyhow I got the suspension back on so the frame is rolling. I got some of the frame bracing welded up. I still have to add bracing behind the trailing arm crossmember. I also have to install the rear sway bar. After all that I will have to take most of it apart to replace bolts with and paint the frame and pieces. I had to move the ECE panhard mount on the trailing arm lower because it would hit the frame at full bumpstop with the notch. I made custom front sway brackets for the front.
Any comments or questions welcome.

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[yunkyarddog]

for sure doing this to my truck

[76kcfdeng]

Originally Posted by yunkyarddog

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for sure doing this to my truck

It was not really necessary for the 6" drop but i don't like bottoming out and I may go 7". Just make sure to brace it well as it does weaken the frame quite a lot.

[76kcfdeng]

Finally had some time to work on the frame bracing. I think I am done with bracing, may add a couple small braces. Now I have to clean it up and paint. I also started mocking up the fuel tank out of a 69 Camaro. I am trying to keep it as tight to the frame and as far forward as possible and still be able to fill it.

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[67cheby]

Looking good

[76kcfdeng]

Thanks Cheby, not quite to level of your build which is very nice.

[67cheby]

the "LEVEL" of mine is forever unfinished ...dont aspire to be me !! get yours done !! LOL

[76kcfdeng]

I plan to get mine done, but they are never "done" really. I plan to get the firewall done and put it together. Work on the bodywork a bit at a time while its drivable. Plans do change though so who knows.

[67cheby]

Keeping it driveable is a great plan....i wish i would have went that route , havent driven mine in 8 years...hopefully i am on the downhill side now, 1 more year !!

[69gmcc10]

did you make the swaybar mounts like that to push them forward & match the lower a arms? is there much binding in the coils, shock mounts or steering with the relocation of the lower arm? this seems like an easy solution to get more caster. I like it! give us an update.

[76kcfdeng]

I made them that way due to lowering the truck, similar to what ECE sells. They may be slightly forward, just put them where they fit best. The coils are slightly angled but other than that no issues, granted I have not driven it yet but cycling the suspension and turning the tires causes no issues. Need to get back at it soon.

[69gmcc10]

where did you get teh bushings for your rear sway bar? ECE?

[76kcfdeng]

Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

where did you get teh bushings for your rear sway bar? ECE?

They are from energy suspension, not sure when or where I got them. They happen to be the right size and they were in my pile of spare parts.

[69gmcc10]

Have you made any progress on this build lately?

[76kcfdeng]

I have not made any progress recently, had a couple of other things to finish. I needed to make some room in the shop. I plan to get back to it soon.

[RCbowtie69]

Just catching up on your build & it's looking great.Keep the pictures coming & the progress going forwards.Keep on truckin'

[76kcfdeng]

Thanks RCbowtie69, Now that summer is over it is time to get back at it. Had boat projects and watersports keeping me busy.

[c10monkey]

I can't wait to see your grill installed!

Great idea from the mod thread...

[Low Elco]

I like the bracing, and the rear Swaybar plan. The links can be found at O'reilly's in the performance section.

[76kcfdeng]

I have not posted or worked on the truck in a LONG time. Got back on it this last week. Gas tank mounted, started filling holes on the firewall. Still need to paint the frame, will do that soon. Pictures in a couple of days. Since I lasted posted, finished a divorce, got remarried, redecorated the house, restored a vintage travel trailer and finished a ton of landscaping.

[76kcfdeng]

Some pictures of recent progress.

[Circular Pastry]

Originally Posted by 76kcfdeng

It a has been a while since I posted, not that anybody is paying attention.

Most threads don't start with a ton of followers, they come as you put in the work. …so, let's see that van grille mocked up!