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Old 01-01-2007, 07:57 PM   #1
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Axle Centerline

How's this look for the axle centeline?
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:06 PM   #2
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Re: Axle Centerline

& Looks good to me. What year truck? What part of CA? Just curious how many other old Chevy truck restos are out there locally. If you get a chance post on the SW area thread too for CA roll call. Keep the pics/progress info coming. Daniel U
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Old 01-01-2007, 08:51 PM   #3
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Daniel U,
It's a short bed 59 fleetside w/big window. I'm located in the bay area (Fremont). What's the SW area thread?

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Old 01-01-2007, 08:55 PM   #4
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Re: Axle Centerline

Sounds like a sweet start! Can't wait to see some pics.
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Old 01-02-2007, 05:58 AM   #5
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Re: Axle Centerline

stuff the wheel further up into the well and look at it. It look a little to far forward to me. If the wheel goes up or the chassis goes down, it will look to far into the front of the opening.
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Old 01-02-2007, 07:15 PM   #6
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Here's a couple more pics with the tire stuffed up. What are your opinions? Should I move the centerline back towards the cab a little? Thanks for all the input.
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Old 01-02-2007, 10:13 PM   #7
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Re: Axle Centerline

I have to tell you, you are making some super good pictures showing the wheel in it's place. But there is nothing like walking around the side of the truck. Go up and back and get a good look at it from a number of angles. There is no way I would want to say "Yep, from the third picture you have it" and tell you to weld it in place. YOU need to have the truck out way from any wall or other cars and down on the ground so you can stand back and really take a look at it.

Having the truck up at a height that it will never be seen again once it is done is not the way to go. You need it sitting EXACTLY as it will be when done. Front and rear height right, stand back and look at it.

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Old 01-03-2007, 12:28 AM   #8
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Welcome to the board from central California! Keep us update on your project and did I mention we all love pictures!
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Old 01-03-2007, 10:03 AM   #9
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I have to agree with MartinSR. tack it up firmly and get it on the ground. walk around it and see just how it looks from 10 ft 15 ft. remember that just because both wheel look like they are centered in the opening the cross member may not be square with the frame.
Square with the frame is the primary concern. I'm thinking back an inch no more than 2

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Old 01-03-2007, 03:08 PM   #10
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Thanks for all the input! I guess I'm going to have to buy wheels & tires to see if it sits right. I'll be installing a 4-link in back as soon as I find a rear end. Cal 58 GMC, what backspacing did you get on your wheels?
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