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Chevette · 12-08-2012, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

amazing work

Thanks, made2drag.

**shadow1967** · 01-06-2013, 02:31 PM

Chevette,
Thinking of my next project dad's 38.
Could I get the measurement from arm bolt to arm bolt on th rear cradle?
Then the measurement from out side to out side of tire?
Then the offset of the rims you have? 19x12's right?

*R.A.D* · 01-06-2013, 07:39 PM

nice things going on here

Chevette · 01-06-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Chevette,
Thinking of my next project dad's 38.
Could I get the measurement from arm bolt to arm bolt on th rear cradle?
Then the measurement from out side to out side of tire?
Then the offset of the rims you have? 19x12's right?

Hey, how's it going? My wheels are 19" X 12" the tires are 325/30/19 and my wheel backspace is 8.0" offset is 4.0". See pic for the other measurements.
Hope this helps. If the track is too wide for you, have a look at the Cadillac. It's very similar to the Corvette (in fact it's built in the Corvette plant). I don't know the spec's on the Caddy, but it might be narrower. Anyway, good luck.

**shadow1967** · 01-06-2013, 09:24 PM

Thanks,
Mike

1955GMC · 01-07-2013, 01:12 PM

Nice work. I'll be waiting to see where this build goes. Real "out of the box thinking" here

*R.A.D* · 01-18-2013, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1955GMC

Nice work. I'll be waiting to see where this build goes. Real "out of the box thinking" here

x2

**shadow1967** · 01-19-2013, 01:16 PM

Sorry for being a pain But DAD and I have another measurement question.
What is the height difference between the cradle mounts(front to rear)?
Thanks in advance,
Mike

Chevette · 01-19-2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Sorry for being a pain But DAD and I have another measurement question.
What is the height difference between the cradle mounts(front to rear)?
Thanks in advance,
Mike

With the cross member sitting level, front to back (at the base) there is a 2" difference at the mounting surface(front being 2" lower than the back). I have mine set up so the intake manifold will sit level when the engine is attached to the bell housing/torque tube, as I'm not using an LS. I assume you can change the angle of the torque tube to level when using an LS with a level manifold.

Chevette · 01-19-2013, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Sorry for being a pain But DAD and I have another measurement question.
What is the height difference between the cradle mounts(front to rear)?
Thanks in advance,
Mike

It should be noted that I have changed the angle of the cross member since that pic was taken.

Chevette · 01-21-2013, 10:12 PM

Playin' around with my new pipe bender. Works well.

Chevette · 08-27-2013, 10:04 PM

Finding the time and enthusiasm has been a struggle lately. I did manage to get the radiator mounted and the fit is good. It's almost time to disassemble the chassis and get it coated.

Kim57 · 08-28-2013, 10:48 AM

Looking good.
Keep the pics coming.
Kim

reinmeister1951 · 08-28-2013, 04:35 PM

That is one Funky looking radiator. Looking good.

Chevette · 08-28-2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinmeister1951

That is one Funky looking radiator. Looking good.

It's from one of Jimmy Johnson's race cars, but it was never used. It is very high capacity. How's the hot rod coming along?

Chevette · 08-28-2013, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good.
Keep the pics coming.
Kim

Thanks Kim. I'll be trying to get some time in about two weeks to work on it some more. How are things with you?

**shadow1967** · 08-29-2013, 09:36 PM

Glad to see you at it again. More pics of that funky radiator.

xpickup · 08-30-2013, 08:00 AM

Chevette, good to see you back at it. Keep the pictures flowing while you are working on it. You know how we all like pictures.

Shannon

Chevette · 08-30-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Glad to see you at it again. More pics of that funky radiator.

Thanks Shadow. I'll post a couple more "rad" pics in the next few days.

mud.man.rj · 08-31-2013, 01:33 AM

I am always amazed at the quality and quantity of this build, very interesting, keep it coming, like your way of thinking, no in the box here.

mr incredible · 09-01-2013, 08:09 PM

WOW ! what a great build. just read the whole thread. i'll be glued the rest of the way.

Chevette · 09-06-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

I am always amazed at the quality and quantity of this build, very interesting, keep it coming, like your way of thinking, no in the box here.

Thanks for the kind words, mudman.
Much appreciated.

Chevette · 09-06-2013, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr incredible

WOW ! what a great build. just read the whole thread. i'll be glued the rest of the way.

Thanks Mr Incredible.

Chevette · 09-14-2013, 09:58 PM

Here's another pic of the radiator and one of the crown removal.

mr incredible · 09-14-2013, 10:02 PM

Thats taking shape very nice
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01-06-2013, 02:31 PM	#152
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Chevette, Thinking of my next project dad's 38. Could I get the measurement from arm bolt to arm bolt on th rear cradle? Then the measurement from out side to out side of tire? Then the offset of the rims you have? 19x12's right? Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

01-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#153
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC nice things going on here

01-06-2013, 09:24 PM	#155
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Thanks, Mike __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

01-07-2013, 01:12 PM	#156
1955GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surgoinsville tn Posts: 22	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Nice work. I'll be waiting to see where this build goes. Real "out of the box thinking" here

01-19-2013, 01:16 PM	#158
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Sorry for being a pain But DAD and I have another measurement question. What is the height difference between the cradle mounts(front to rear)? Thanks in advance, Mike Attached Images __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

01-21-2013, 10:12 PM	#161
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Playin' around with my new pipe bender. Works well. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

08-27-2013, 10:04 PM	#162
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Finding the time and enthusiasm has been a struggle lately. I did manage to get the radiator mounted and the fit is good. It's almost time to disassemble the chassis and get it coated. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

08-28-2013, 10:48 AM	#163
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Looking good. Keep the pics coming. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-28-2013, 04:35 PM	#164
reinmeister1951 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chilliwack BC Posts: 60	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC That is one Funky looking radiator. Looking good. __________________ Doug 48 chev LWB pickup 350 turbo400 tri power 48 GMC S10 350 700R4 48 che 5 window 2012 Camero suspension & power train

08-29-2013, 09:36 PM	#167
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Glad to see you at it again. More pics of that funky radiator. __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

08-30-2013, 08:00 AM	#168
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Chevette, good to see you back at it. Keep the pictures flowing while you are working on it. You know how we all like pictures. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

08-31-2013, 01:33 AM	#170
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC I am always amazed at the quality and quantity of this build, very interesting, keep it coming, like your way of thinking, no in the box here. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-01-2013, 08:09 PM	#171
mr incredible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mchenry ill Posts: 55	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC WOW ! what a great build. just read the whole thread. i'll be glued the rest of the way. __________________ USN RETIRED there are two things you don't need in the navy. that's a wife and a pick up truck. cause when your out to sea someone else is using them

09-14-2013, 09:58 PM	#174
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Here's another pic of the radiator and one of the crown removal. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

09-14-2013, 10:02 PM	#175
mr incredible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mchenry ill Posts: 55	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Thats taking shape very nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ USN RETIRED there are two things you don't need in the navy. that's a wife and a pick up truck. cause when your out to sea someone else is using them



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