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corn · 01-09-2007, 12:37 AM

Anyone have prints or plans to make your own c notch? Id like to make some for my truck but dont know where to start. I thought about buying a set & cloning myself a set at work & reselling them but thats just a pain...

72armyswbtruck · 01-09-2007, 02:54 AM

What is a C notch?

AKChevyman · 01-09-2007, 08:32 AM

That is a notch you cut in the frame above the rear axle so it will sit lower.

72armyswbtruck · 01-09-2007, 08:55 AM

Thanks, To the Top for you

**N2TRUX** · 01-09-2007, 09:38 AM

Corn, I don't have any plans but here is what they did with mine. It should be very easy to duplicate even though your frame is different.

corn · 01-09-2007, 07:19 PM

WOW! That looks easy enough. Thank you!...

Dowdy · 01-09-2007, 09:08 PM

I just used a good old piece of schedule 40 pipe. If you pull the springs and set the frame down on the axle, you will know where to center the cutout.

shifty · 01-10-2007, 12:03 AM

^^ That's what I keep seein everyone doing. I just didn't know what size it was.

brak · 01-10-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowdy

I just used a good old piece of schedule 40 pipe. If you pull the springs and set the frame down on the axle, you will know where to center the cutout.

That's what i was thinking...
except i will probably box the frame in.

are you going to add a bumpstop?

corn · 01-10-2007, 12:21 AM

Looks like 6" to me. Will the frame have to be all braced up when you cut & weld? Or just cut it & weld it in with the wheels on the ground?...

SCOTI · 01-10-2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

Looks like 6" to me. Will the frame have to be all braced up when you cut & weld? Or just cut it & weld it in with the wheels on the ground?...

Support the frame in front & behind the area being cut (& welded on) or it will tweak on you.

It would be wise to weld a boxing plate in before cutting for insurance/extra strength. Then, 'c' the outside of the rail & the new boxing plate. Grind the excess material off from the cut. Put the 6" pipe in & weld it all up.

corn · 01-10-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Support the frame in front & behind the area being cut (& welded on) or it will tweak on you.

It would be wise to weld a boxing plate in before cutting for insurance/extra strength. Then, 'c' the outside of the rail & the new boxing plate. Grind the excess material off from the cut. Put the 6" pipe in & weld it all up.

Hmmm, I was thinking that you would weld the tube all in & then cut out the part you want gone. Wouldnt that keep it all aligned better while you install it?

gringoloco · 01-10-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

Hmmm, I was thinking that you would weld the tube all in & then cut out the part you want gone. Wouldnt that keep it all aligned better while you install it?

My thoughts exactly. Weld in the tube, weld on the boxing plate, cut the two semi-circles out. Makes sense in my head at least...

**N2TRUX** · 01-10-2007, 11:16 AM

It can be done both ways. As you can see from the pics here Roger at Stoked Out prefers to box the frame first to prevent any chance of it flexing. Once it is welded in solid you can weld the section of pipe in on both ends.

pharcyde05 · 01-12-2007, 01:57 PM

yes that is how i have done it in the past box in frame for support then cut out C and weld in tubeing

corn · 01-13-2007, 04:16 PM

I snatched a piece of 6" tube from work yesterday. Its 1/4" wall & about 10" long. Now I gotta get the plates made & the tube cut.

action · 01-16-2007, 10:18 PM

Just did mine yesterday-6" 1/4" not finished yet but getting there.
Jack
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gringoloco · 01-16-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

I snatched a piece of 6" tube from work yesterday. Its 1/4" wall & about 10" long. Now I gotta get the plates made & the tube cut.

Anyone have any suggestions as to where to look for some of this locally? Generally speaking that is. What type of places would have small pieces for purchase or scrap? Everything I find is in 20' lengths. Don't think I need that much...

Thanks -Chris

SCOTI · 01-17-2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Anyone have any suggestions as to where to look for some of this locally? Generally speaking that is. What type of places would have small pieces for purchase or scrap? Everything I find is in 20' lengths. Don't think I need that much...

Thanks -Chris

Most steel yards will have 'drop' steel or scrap pieces that they sell for less than the price of a full piece but it will be more $$ per pound vs. buying bulk.

*Shane* · 01-17-2007, 12:27 AM

I purchased some a few years ago from a local steel dealer. He cut the length I needed off of a 20' section ... sold it to me by the pound.

Rokcrln · 01-17-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Anyone have any suggestions as to where to look for some of this locally? Generally speaking that is. What type of places would have small pieces for purchase or scrap? Everything I find is in 20' lengths. Don't think I need that much...

Thanks -Chris

Find a construction site and get a drop from the sprinkler guys!

dave2953 · 01-17-2007, 09:53 AM

This is probably a dumb question, but what do you use to cut the "C" shape in the frame? I only have cutting wheels and don't see how you could do it via that method. Thanks!

gringoloco · 01-17-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dave2953

This is probably a dumb question, but what do you use to cut the "C" shape in the frame? I only have cutting wheels and don't see how you could do it via that method. Thanks!

Plasma if you're rich. If you're like me, reciprocating saw or jigsaw.

action · 01-17-2007, 10:34 AM

I used what is called a speedy cut. It is a 7" "thin" cut off blade for a small grinder. It is thin so it kind of bends when making a circle. You have to hang on and use gloves-If not careful they will eat you.
I cut the 1/2 circle out of the side of the frame slid my pipe in and fit it up then welded it. Then I went back and cut out the bottom of the frame. Stayed nice and straight
Jack

Rollie396 · 01-18-2007, 12:54 AM

I'll warn against using a zipcut to cut an arc like that.Those discs are not meant to bend.When one of them flies apart it happens real fast.
A young kid around here was killed by one last year attempting a similar task.The disc exploded and a piece of it pierced his heart.
If you don't have access to a plasma or oxy/acet torch,a jigsaw will work fine.

01-09-2007, 12:37 AM	#1
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	C notch plans? Anyone have prints or plans to make your own c notch? Id like to make some for my truck but dont know where to start. I thought about buying a set & cloning myself a set at work & reselling them but thats just a pain...

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01-09-2007, 09:38 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: C notch plans? Corn, I don't have any plans but here is what they did with mine. It should be very easy to duplicate even though your frame is different. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: C notch plans? WOW! That looks easy enough. Thank you!...

01-09-2007, 09:08 PM	#7
Dowdy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 11	Re: C notch plans? I just used a good old piece of schedule 40 pipe. If you pull the springs and set the frame down on the axle, you will know where to center the cutout. Attached Images

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shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: C notch plans? ^^ That's what I keep seein everyone doing. I just didn't know what size it was. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-10-2007, 12:21 AM	#10
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: C notch plans? Looks like 6" to me. Will the frame have to be all braced up when you cut & weld? Or just cut it & weld it in with the wheels on the ground?... Last edited by corn; 01-10-2007 at 12:23 AM.

01-10-2007, 11:16 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: C notch plans? It can be done both ways. As you can see from the pics here Roger at Stoked Out prefers to box the frame first to prevent any chance of it flexing. Once it is welded in solid you can weld the section of pipe in on both ends. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-10-2007 at 11:20 AM.

01-12-2007, 01:57 PM	#15
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01-13-2007, 04:16 PM	#16
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: C notch plans? I snatched a piece of 6" tube from work yesterday. Its 1/4" wall & about 10" long. Now I gotta get the plates made & the tube cut. Last edited by corn; 10-04-2007 at 06:37 PM.

01-16-2007, 10:18 PM	#17
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: C notch plans? Just did mine yesterday-6" 1/4" not finished yet but getting there. Jack

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01-17-2007, 09:53 AM	#22
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01-17-2007, 10:34 AM	#24
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: C notch plans? I used what is called a speedy cut. It is a 7" "thin" cut off blade for a small grinder. It is thin so it kind of bends when making a circle. You have to hang on and use gloves-If not careful they will eat you. I cut the 1/2 circle out of the side of the frame slid my pipe in and fit it up then welded it. Then I went back and cut out the bottom of the frame. Stayed nice and straight Jack

01-18-2007, 12:54 AM	#25
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: C notch plans? I'll warn against using a zipcut to cut an arc like that.Those discs are not meant to bend.When one of them flies apart it happens real fast. A young kid around here was killed by one last year attempting a similar task.The disc exploded and a piece of it pierced his heart. If you don't have access to a plasma or oxy/acet torch,a jigsaw will work fine. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

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