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BOOB · 10-08-2008, 01:50 PM

Hey guys. I just wanted some opinions on the design of my chassis before I seal it in paint. The hoop faces, trans crossmember mounts and rear frame rail gussets are .25". It's a little rusty, it's been sitting raw while i've been doing some body work. Let me know what you think!

PanelDeland · 10-08-2008, 04:17 PM

Just for your thoughts.Are the brake lines,fuel lines etc. run and clamps figured out?I ask because you probably don't want to drill and tap such after paint.There are probably some other detail type stuff you may want to think about before paint.

BTW Frame looks good.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-08-2008, 04:30 PM

DAAAAAANNNNNG! Fully boxed?

I don't know enough about suspension stuff to comment, but it looks cool!

cdowns · 10-08-2008, 04:57 PM

have you test fit the bed?

BOOB · 10-08-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Just for your thoughts.Are the brake lines,fuel lines etc. run and clamps figured out?I ask because you probably don't want to drill and tap such after paint.There are probably some other detail type stuff you may want to think about before paint.

BTW Frame looks good.

Thanks guys! Trust me, I'm losing slep over the details. I figured that after setting the cab in place to build the lines, I would hate to have to pull it off again. I'm just going to touch up any scratches after the fact. The bed and everything fits perfect. I'm running 31x18.50s for now but I built the rails 27" outside width to fit whatever I want. I actually have a few sets of slicks off of a funny car that I used to work on... truth be told I designed the truck just so I could run those meats one day!!! I know there's no need for such a tire but you wouldn't walk by and NOT double take! It's going to sit pretty low, tucking the rims about 2-3" in the rear.

The main reason for the post is that from the day I welded the frame I've worried about the joint from the vertical rails to the angled rails that the shocks mount to. 1/4" gussets on both sides of each frame rail help me sleep a little better but I just want to hear somebody say "Looks good, paint that sum'bi*ch!".....and mean it.

I like this little guy

10-08-2008, 01:50 PM	#1
BOOB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 95	Last minute approval on my chassis Hey guys. I just wanted some opinions on the design of my chassis before I seal it in paint. The hoop faces, trans crossmember mounts and rear frame rail gussets are .25". It's a little rusty, it's been sitting raw while i've been doing some body work. Let me know what you think! Attached Images

10-08-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Last minute approval on my chassis Just for your thoughts.Are the brake lines,fuel lines etc. run and clamps figured out?I ask because you probably don't want to drill and tap such after paint.There are probably some other detail type stuff you may want to think about before paint. BTW Frame looks good. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 10-08-2008 at 04:18 PM.

10-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Last minute approval on my chassis DAAAAAANNNNNG! Fully boxed? I don't know enough about suspension stuff to comment, but it looks cool! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-08-2008, 04:57 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Last minute approval on my chassis have you test fit the bed? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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