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71sub · 07-12-2004, 02:42 PM

I'm in GREAT need correct the previous-owner home-made c-notch in my 71 since I'm constantly bottoming out when I hit any "lips" on the street or holes.

How hard is it to install with the bed on -- OR should I remove the bed ?
Also, can I cut the frame w/o a plasma OR will a cutting wheel be fine ?
Finally, should I just bolt and weld / just weld / or just bolt ?

Thanks for any insight !!!!!!

Ev

Slammed67 · 07-12-2004, 02:57 PM

I cut mine with a grinder/cut-off wheel and a saw-zall. I think the instrucitons say it can be installed with the bed on but it would obvioulsy be easier with the bed off. Mine is plenty stong with bolts only.

guitarornothin · 07-12-2004, 03:50 PM

any pics?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-12-2004, 04:38 PM

You should read up on our Panel project. Starting on page 14 we show how to install the bolt in "C" notch kit. (with pictures) Here is a link:
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/panel_14.htm
WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

07-12-2004, 02:42 PM	#1
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Install a c-notch .... I'm in GREAT need correct the previous-owner home-made c-notch in my 71 since I'm constantly bottoming out when I hit any "lips" on the street or holes. How hard is it to install with the bed on -- OR should I remove the bed ? Also, can I cut the frame w/o a plasma OR will a cutting wheel be fine ? Finally, should I just bolt and weld / just weld / or just bolt ? Thanks for any insight !!!!!! Ev __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges Last edited by 71sub; 07-12-2004 at 02:45 PM.

07-12-2004, 02:57 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I cut mine with a grinder/cut-off wheel and a saw-zall. I think the instrucitons say it can be installed with the bed on but it would obvioulsy be easier with the bed off. Mine is plenty stong with bolts only. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

07-12-2004, 03:50 PM	#3
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	any pics? __________________ 67-72 TRUCKS ROCK 70 SWB shaved and a 72 front clip.and a poly tank. Peep mirrors and a BIG BLOCK 468 in the making. XNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNX ,/. EMAIL ME HERE!, Dont pm me please ,/.

07-12-2004, 04:38 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	You should read up on our Panel project. Starting on page 14 we show how to install the bolt in "C" notch kit. (with pictures) Here is a link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/panel_14.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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