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rcrahn · 12-22-2007, 05:33 AM

Hey John,
I have a day off on Friday so give me a call to coordinate. Maybe we can get it torn down and transported there on Friday but I'll need to call the powdercoater to give him a heads up.

lowrollin70gmc · 12-22-2007, 08:14 PM

Pardon me for the interuption, but I'm going to backtrack a bit. For your awesome valve mounting, what type of T are you using? Stainless steel, carbon steel, platinum? And also where did you pick those up? I like the idea of welding tabs on and don't feel like brazing brass fittings.

Progress looks great and sweet watts link.

rcrahn · 12-23-2007, 05:55 AM

Steel Parker Ts are used, probably carbon steel. I assume John picked them up at Royal Brass in San Jose.

Dinos63 · 12-23-2007, 06:33 PM

killer work chief,

**ChiefRocka** · 12-24-2007, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Super awesome! That truck is looking good now, I can't wait to see it when it comes back from the powdercoaters!

Thanks...me too...the chassis and its components are getting a three color scheme....we will see how it comes out !!!!

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Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

Pardon me for the interuption, but I'm going to backtrack a bit. For your awesome valve mounting, what type of T are you using? Stainless steel, carbon steel, platinum? And also where did you pick those up? I like the idea of welding tabs on and don't feel like brazing brass fittings.
Progress looks great and sweet watts link.

Thanks man.....I think that way was super-clean, and mega sturdy as well !!!

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Originally Posted by rcrahn

Steel Parker Ts are used, probably carbon steel. I assume John picked them up at Royal Brass in San Jose.

You can also get them from me....

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

killer work chief,

Thanks man...

Here are a couple more pics......
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You can see, everything was a perfect (and close) fit.....

The lower mount came out good too....the tank hangs lower than my mount.

All those washers will be replaced with some spacers upon reassembly, as well as the P/S bolt will be reversed....

**ChiefRocka** · 12-24-2007, 05:26 AM

Here are a couple of short video clips.....the quality is crappy...and my 200lb fat a$$ just wasn't enough ballast to drop it down fast....especially with those KYB in there.....

View My Video
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rcrahn · 12-24-2007, 06:14 AM

Hey John,
That looks great!
You know I told you that I ordered the weld on brackets (from ballistic fabrication) for converting the 14 bolt over to disc brakes. Well yesterday I picked up the rotors and calipers from Power Brake Exchange.

Frizzle Fry · 12-24-2007, 09:35 AM

Like the vids. I see you up'ed the power in your son's powerwheel even more

**ChiefRocka** · 12-24-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Like the vids. I see you up'ed the power in your son's powerwheel even more

HA,HA !!!

Sorry...that was obviously the wrong Video !!!!!

Thats funny though..."up'ed the power even more !!"

The power-wheels web site states "24v is too much"

I'm ready for 36v !!

**ChiefRocka** · 12-30-2007, 04:24 AM

Im back with a few more pics....

THE MOCK-UP IS COMPLETE...AND WE ARE OFF TO POWDER-COATERS !!!!!
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Check it out....
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Welded in last crossmember...
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Cleaned up all the edges....
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Disassembly....
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Cleaning up chisel marks from previous owner....
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All parts safely put away...
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SO HOW DO YOU CARRY A CHASSIS OUT OF YOUR SHOP BY YOURSELF ??
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.....on a wheelchair, of course...
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**ChiefRocka** · 12-30-2007, 04:32 AM

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All loaded up.....
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I knew that notch was gonna work out great.......
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Birds crapped on my truck...
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and last but not least...
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In route....
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**slepysal** · 12-30-2007, 02:12 PM

That is coming out nice. A wheelchair: priceless!!!

pat66 · 01-02-2008, 01:24 AM

Info here is priceless.Again I am humbeled. Thanks. Pat

**ChiefRocka** · 01-02-2008, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat66

Info here is priceless.Again I am humbeled. Thanks. Pat

RIght on Pat, thanks....I like to add as much info/pics as possible.

Next up will be converting that rear axle to DISC BRAKES.

This is a pretty straight forward process.

Stay tuned !!

**ChiefRocka** · 01-05-2008, 07:03 PM

Back with a few more shots of the Disc Brake Conversion on Rich's 14Bolt...

The first thing was to remove those large heavy drum/hub assemblys, then the backing plates:
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This is an INBOARD set-up:
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Here are the Caliper mounts from Balistic Fab:
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New Rotors:
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Once the axles and hubs were removed...it was time to dust off the press...-
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**ChiefRocka** · 01-05-2008, 07:15 PM

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The studs were in good shape, and cleaned up well:
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What a difference...
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**ChiefRocka** · 01-05-2008, 07:28 PM

I was curious as to how much weight we lost with this conversion.

Here are the results:
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Yeap....a little difference there !!!!!!

Frizzle Fry · 01-06-2008, 07:06 AM

53lbs of unsprung weight is a LOT. That's a great upgrade for that truck. The brackets look well made too.

L0WRIDE · 01-07-2008, 08:20 AM

nice work chief

**ChiefRocka** · 01-07-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L0WRIDE

nice work chief

Thanks...we just came back from having the housing, and all it related parts STEAM CLEANED.

The hot-tank at the rear-end shop did not do a good job of prepping for the powder-coaters.

Pics up soon....

DA INFERNO · 01-08-2008, 07:05 PM

Great work. Looks good.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-14-2008, 04:16 AM

One last pic from the other day: Frame at coater next to a 57 Chevy frame:

rcrahn · 01-14-2008, 05:00 AM

Hey John,
David will do the black pieces 1st starting on Monday. Followed by the rest. So the rearend should be ready for pick-up later in the week. I'm jazzed about the color scheme we finally settled on.

Hope your work now on the father-in-laws vette is coming along and he is happy.
Rich

**ChiefRocka** · 01-14-2008, 12:56 PM

Here is the link to the Vette Project:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1911536

**ChiefRocka** · 01-17-2008, 05:46 PM

Well I went by the Coaters to drop off a mount and the steering box from the Vette...and was able to see first hand the chassis and related parts.....all coated, just waiting for the clear-coat...check it out !!!

I only had my cell-phone....which usually takes good pics, but the lighting was poor in the building....
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Trailing arms and misc:
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Awesome looking air-tank...in the Silver/Chrome finish !!!
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THE CHASSIS !!!!!
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Here is the 14Bolt and related parts fresh out of blasting...looks like it will be Glossy tommorow!!!!!
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12-22-2007, 05:33 AM	#1
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Hey John, I have a day off on Friday so give me a call to coordinate. Maybe we can get it torn down and transported there on Friday but I'll need to call the powdercoater to give him a heads up.

12-22-2007, 08:14 PM	#2
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Pardon me for the interuption, but I'm going to backtrack a bit. For your awesome valve mounting, what type of T are you using? Stainless steel, carbon steel, platinum? And also where did you pick those up? I like the idea of welding tabs on and don't feel like brazing brass fittings. Progress looks great and sweet watts link. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST Last edited by lowrollin70gmc; 12-22-2007 at 08:14 PM.

12-23-2007, 05:55 AM	#3
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Steel Parker Ts are used, probably carbon steel. I assume John picked them up at Royal Brass in San Jose.

12-23-2007, 06:33 PM	#4
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build killer work chief,

12-24-2007, 05:26 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Here are a couple of short video clips.....the quality is crappy...and my 200lb fat a$$ just wasn't enough ballast to drop it down fast....especially with those KYB in there..... View My Video - View My Video - View My Video - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 12-24-2007 at 05:27 AM.

12-24-2007, 06:14 AM	#7
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Hey John, That looks great! You know I told you that I ordered the weld on brackets (from ballistic fabrication) for converting the 14 bolt over to disc brakes. Well yesterday I picked up the rotors and calipers from Power Brake Exchange.

12-24-2007, 09:35 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Like the vids. I see you up'ed the power in your son's powerwheel even more

12-30-2007, 04:24 AM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Im back with a few more pics.... THE MOCK-UP IS COMPLETE...AND WE ARE OFF TO POWDER-COATERS !!!!! - - Check it out.... - - Welded in last crossmember... - - Cleaned up all the edges.... - - Disassembly.... - - - Cleaning up chisel marks from previous owner.... - - All parts safely put away... - - - SO HOW DO YOU CARRY A CHASSIS OUT OF YOUR SHOP BY YOURSELF ?? - - - .....on a wheelchair, of course... - - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-30-2007, 04:32 AM	#11
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build - All loaded up..... - - - I knew that notch was gonna work out great....... - - - - - Birds crapped on my truck... - - and last but not least... - In route.... - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-30-2007, 02:12 PM	#12
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build That is coming out nice. A wheelchair: priceless!!! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-02-2008, 01:24 AM	#13
pat66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antioch tn Posts: 71	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Info here is priceless.Again I am humbeled. Thanks. Pat __________________ 02 Blazer 66 lwb step 66 lwb feet :flagw Working to live not living to work RIP RS

01-05-2008, 07:03 PM	#15
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Back with a few more shots of the Disc Brake Conversion on Rich's 14Bolt... The first thing was to remove those large heavy drum/hub assemblys, then the backing plates: - - - - - - - This is an INBOARD set-up: - - Here are the Caliper mounts from Balistic Fab: - - New Rotors: - - - - Once the axles and hubs were removed...it was time to dust off the press...- - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-05-2008, 07:15 PM	#16
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build - - - The studs were in good shape, and cleaned up well: - - What a difference... - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-05-2008, 07:28 PM	#17
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build I was curious as to how much weight we lost with this conversion. Here are the results: - - - - - - - - Yeap....a little difference there !!!!!! Attached Images __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-06-2008, 07:06 AM	#18
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build 53lbs of unsprung weight is a LOT. That's a great upgrade for that truck. The brackets look well made too.



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01-07-2008, 08:20 AM	#19
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build nice work chief __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

01-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#21
DA INFERNO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 71	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Great work. Looks good. __________________ 1964 CHEVY LB, 20" WHEELS, BAGGED

01-14-2008, 04:16 AM	#22
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build One last pic from the other day: Frame at coater next to a 57 Chevy frame: __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-14-2008, 05:00 AM	#23
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Hey John, David will do the black pieces 1st starting on Monday. Followed by the rest. So the rearend should be ready for pick-up later in the week. I'm jazzed about the color scheme we finally settled on. Hope your work now on the father-in-laws vette is coming along and he is happy. Rich

01-14-2008, 12:56 PM	#24
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Here is the link to the Vette Project: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1911536 __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-17-2008, 05:46 PM	#25
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build Well I went by the Coaters to drop off a mount and the steering box from the Vette...and was able to see first hand the chassis and related parts.....all coated, just waiting for the clear-coat...check it out !!! I only had my cell-phone....which usually takes good pics, but the lighting was poor in the building.... - - - Trailing arms and misc: - - - Awesome looking air-tank...in the Silver/Chrome finish !!! - - ....... - THE CHASSIS !!!!! - - - - - - Here is the 14Bolt and related parts fresh out of blasting...looks like it will be Glossy tommorow!!!!! - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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