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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Atlanta georfia
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1965 c10 z frame help!?
Hey guys in the process of doing my very first z front frame. Now i have serched all the forum and see great write ups. But one thing im confused on is the angle some guys do 20 degrees some do straight cuts. I m only doing. A 2.5 in just to save for clearence. But if i do a 20 degree that will add some travel correct? And i will have to think about driveshaft and other things. I think straight cut is the safest but please help me!
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Gooding, I.D.
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Re: 1965 c10 z frame help!?
Straight cut then add gussets. If you angle your cuts your going to alter your wheelbase.
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Re: 1965 c10 z frame help!?
Thanks! Im gunna start cutting tofay made my measurements, how messed up will my steering be? Any ideas on clearence issues besides the firewall?
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Re: 1965 c10 z frame help!?
I've thought about doing it myself. I was looking at making the rear cut right behind the crossmember, that way it clears the firewall, and as far as the front I would probably Just go just behind the core support mounts. I can't remember how close the steering gear box is.
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Re: 1965 c10 z frame help!?
Heres a couple pics I found to help
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Re: 1965 c10 z frame help!?
You also can pancake the cross member an inch, raise it up in the frame an inch and go with a rack for steering as an alternative. Your only going 2 " so this method eases the radiator and sheet metal issues.
Jimmy
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Re: 1965 c10 z frame help!?
I did a 4 up and 1 forward on my 75 (my 66 has a sectioned crossmember and raised steering). The 1 inch forward clears the firewall better and centers the wheels in the wheel well.
![]() You really only need about 1.5'' to lay flat. You can also lower the body mounts an inch. I did a 4 inch Z because I was planning on laying rocker.
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