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*DroppedZ84* · 12-24-2005, 08:03 PM

I'm also wondering about the hanger pivot thing...looks like a piece to a 4-link, but it's on the spring..

BADGMC · 12-24-2005, 11:21 PM

Those are the front pivot for a set of Caltracs traction barswww.calvertracing.com. I run them too. Way better than the cheap slapper bars.

1987 Shortwide · 12-25-2005, 02:42 AM

Lolife, it was already done like it is right now before I tore the truck down. The springs are de-arched a few inches also, so the flip would be way too low... On top of that, the rearend has to be below the leaf to run the Cal-trac bars.

Boxrods, I don't think it'll be an issue still. I've changed nothing suspension-wise from the way the truck used to be set up, and it wasn't ever an issue then. We'll see for sure though when it's together!

Here's a pic of it with this suspension setup, before I tore it apart.

boxrodz · 12-26-2005, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BADGMC

Those are the front pivot for a set of Caltracs traction barswww.calvertracing.com. I run them too. Way better than the cheap slapper bars.

Thanks for the link. I couldn't remember the traction bars that 87Shortwide was going with. It makes sense now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

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Boxrods, I don't think it'll be an issue still. I've changed nothing suspension-wise from the way the truck used to be set up, and it wasn't ever an issue then. We'll see for sure though when it's together!

Here's a pic of it with this suspension setup, before I tore it apart.

I thought you had tubbed the rear inner fenders a bit to fit a wider tire. I figured the leaf springs was going to be the limiting factor on the inner tire. Should look cool with your those tires stuffed under the fenders.

That 'old' pic you posted is tight. Your new mods should be bangin.

1987 Shortwide · 12-26-2005, 11:47 PM

12/26 Update

Progress over the holiday weekend and today was.... well, slow. Reason being is the little one pictured below. I picked her up Sunday morning, and she's become a "daddy's girl" with a quickness. Whenever I leave the room she starts whimpering, and of course my weakness makes me stay inside with her. LOL

Anyhow, here's the passenger side front suspension bolted toghether loosly (A-arms are on for good, but I just put the spindle on for picture purposes)

Here's the steering assembly with the box. (I'm a cheap bastard who won't go find a manual box, so I'll be strong-arming it for a bit)

The telestars bolted up on the rear, along with the rest of the Cal-Tracs installed.

One of my X-mas gifts, which just happens to complete the rearend build-up (not totally on, Mr. Gasket decided to put an unknown gasket in the packaged marked "GM 12-bolt") idiots....

Anyhow, hopefully I'll get some more time out in the garage tommorrow, and I can get this frame all buttoned up.

1987 Shortwide · 12-28-2005, 08:17 PM

Col Clank · 12-28-2005, 09:41 PM

what size are your front tires......

1987 Shortwide · 12-28-2005, 09:48 PM

They are 205/70/15's. I had them mounted up from when the telestars were on my wagon, so I may have to adjust size when it's all said and done. We'll see.

84 400 · 12-28-2005, 10:19 PM

great work man glad to see uyour motivated agian! nice wagon

1987 Shortwide · 12-30-2005, 03:27 AM

I updated my buildup site with today's progress. Check it out and tell me what you think so far....

It's just on the main page, update for 12/30/05 by "sfriesen: (me)
www.jackstand-racing.com

boxrodz · 12-31-2005, 02:22 AM

Website looks good.
And, you gotta dig a fresh rollin' chassis...

But, man 'non-power' power steering and solid motor mounts...
You're going to end up with Popeye arms and loose teeth.

Lookin' tight...

phantom dually · 12-31-2005, 03:04 AM

Lookin great!!

1987 Shortwide · 01-01-2006, 09:31 PM

Updated the site again with today's progress. Started back up on the firewall, and god I hate bodywork.

Link

1987 Shortwide · 01-09-2006, 02:39 AM

Updated some more at the site. Link above, of course. enjoy

12-24-2005, 08:03 PM	#26
DroppedZ84 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 186	Re: Got my rearend back! I'm also wondering about the hanger pivot thing...looks like a piece to a 4-link, but it's on the spring..

12-24-2005, 11:21 PM	#27
BADGMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Duluth, Mn Posts: 162	Re: Got my rearend back! Those are the front pivot for a set of Caltracs traction barswww.calvertracing.com. I run them too. Way better than the cheap slapper bars. __________________ 85 GMC 1/2 ton LWB 4150lbs. 383 SBC with Twin MPT70 Turbos 850 CSU carb TH375 3.70 gears Ultimate 10" Converter 10.11@136.6 with 1.64 60ft. on 10.5-31-15W Last edited by BADGMC; 12-24-2005 at 11:23 PM.

12-25-2005, 02:42 AM	#28
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Got my rearend back! Lolife, it was already done like it is right now before I tore the truck down. The springs are de-arched a few inches also, so the flip would be way too low... On top of that, the rearend has to be below the leaf to run the Cal-trac bars. Boxrods, I don't think it'll be an issue still. I've changed nothing suspension-wise from the way the truck used to be set up, and it wasn't ever an issue then. We'll see for sure though when it's together! Here's a pic of it with this suspension setup, before I tore it apart. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-26-2005, 11:47 PM	#30
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Got my rearend back! 12/26 Update Progress over the holiday weekend and today was.... well, slow. Reason being is the little one pictured below. I picked her up Sunday morning, and she's become a "daddy's girl" with a quickness. Whenever I leave the room she starts whimpering, and of course my weakness makes me stay inside with her. LOL Anyhow, here's the passenger side front suspension bolted toghether loosly (A-arms are on for good, but I just put the spindle on for picture purposes) Here's the steering assembly with the box. (I'm a cheap bastard who won't go find a manual box, so I'll be strong-arming it for a bit) The telestars bolted up on the rear, along with the rest of the Cal-Tracs installed. One of my X-mas gifts, which just happens to complete the rearend build-up (not totally on, Mr. Gasket decided to put an unknown gasket in the packaged marked "GM 12-bolt") idiots.... Anyhow, hopefully I'll get some more time out in the garage tommorrow, and I can get this frame all buttoned up. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-28-2005, 08:17 PM	#31
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Got my rearend back! __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-28-2005, 09:41 PM	#32
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: Got my rearend back! what size are your front tires......

12-28-2005, 09:48 PM	#33
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Got my rearend back! They are 205/70/15's. I had them mounted up from when the telestars were on my wagon, so I may have to adjust size when it's all said and done. We'll see. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-28-2005, 10:19 PM	#34
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Got my rearend back! great work man glad to see uyour motivated agian! nice wagon __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

12-30-2005, 03:27 AM	#35
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Got my rearend back! I updated my buildup site with today's progress. Check it out and tell me what you think so far.... It's just on the main page, update for 12/30/05 by "sfriesen: (me) www.jackstand-racing.com __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-31-2005, 02:22 AM	#36
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Got my rearend back! Website looks good. And, you gotta dig a fresh rollin' chassis... But, man 'non-power' power steering and solid motor mounts... You're going to end up with Popeye arms and loose teeth. Lookin' tight... __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

12-31-2005, 03:04 AM	#37
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Got my rearend back! Lookin great!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-01-2006, 09:31 PM	#38
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Got my rearend back! Updated the site again with today's progress. Started back up on the firewall, and god I hate bodywork. Link __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

01-09-2006, 02:39 AM	#39
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Got my rearend back! Updated some more at the site. Link above, of course. enjoy __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.



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