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PBFAB.COM · 06-21-2006, 07:21 PM

Onehot69stepside-
Unless you have a death-wish or are just tired of ten fingers, two arms, two legs, or whatever other limbs or protruding body parts that could be lopped off or obliterated when the metal cutting blade in the coumpond miter saw comes apart. The compoud miter saws you're talking about are designed to cut wood and spin way too fast to cut metal. You'd be much better off marking the tubing with a template and cut the compond miter with a cut-off wheel, sawzall, or even a hacksaw if you need a good arm workout. Whatever you do DO NOT put a metal cutting blade in a compound miter designed to cut wood and go to town.

valleycustom · 07-06-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by onehot69stepside

I don't know how many times I have read every post and stare at every pic of this thread. I have pondered upon it so much and have decided to build a chassis as you have done. I think my fab skills are decent enough now after bagging about a dozen trucks or so. I was just wondering if i could pick your brain on a few things.

I have a whole crap load of 3" square tubing in my dads yard to build my table but it is 1/8 inch thick rather than 1/4 inch thick. Will there be a problem with give or warpage if i use the 1/8" thick steel even if i put legs at more intervals?

My biggest question is how you cut the angles on the rails where it narrows into the front clip. Did you have them cut on a compound angle band saw or what. I was thinking that if I jigged up the horizontal section that the upr ctrl arm and bag mounts to on the table, and i jig up the horizontal section that lays on the ground under the cab on the table, i could measure the lengths of each corresponding corners and do my own compound cuts with a cut off wheel and keep attempting till i get it right. Or should i get my hands on a nice compound miter saw and say screw it and throw a metal blade in it.

The front suspension I pretty much have it worked out being that i did one big unsafe experiment on my ride about a year ago. I didn't want to z my frame so i built a custom crossmember and control arms and mounted a mustang rack on it. I did a few things wrong on it and it has horrible bumpsteer but I have figured out what needs to be done. First, I'm going to jig up my stock arms and build tubulars. Then, so i can use a mustang rack and pinion, Im going to widen the ctrl arm mounting locations a 1/4 inch (1/8 inch on each side to account for the differences between the inner tie rod ball joint centers. A mustang r & p's center to center dimension is 24" and a 63-87's centerlink inner tie rod center to center dimension is 23 3/4") Then I have to set the rack n pinions inner balljoints at the exact vertical and front to back location ( looking at the frame from the front) as the centerlinks ball joints. Does that make sense?

I have all sorts of ideas for my chassis and ill post more of my ideas if i think they need criticism. thanks

1/8" I feel isn't thick enough for a table. I would go with at least 3/16". As for cutting the frame rails I took my bandsaw and went to town. It took a while but I finally got the angles I needed.

pharcydekm · 06-21-2006, 09:33 PM

Good advice!!

onehot69stepside · 06-22-2006, 05:29 AM

lol. ok thanks for the advice. lol. I probably wouldn't have done it that way anyways. When you said template, styrofoam came to mind. I thought, hey, ill build those 3 sections of the frame out of some styrofoam or wood since its much easier to cut than 3/16 wall box tubing, and then make a template to transfer the cut marks to the steel. How does that sound?

Center Stage Customs · 06-23-2006, 06:33 PM

JR dont like to call anyone back, **** i bet i dont even get a call back bout tomorrow

what a jerk, and he ignore's people asking ?'s, damn the kid was just askin what tire size he's goin with, King JR didnt have to give em the cold shoulder

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

just F**kin around. even though in all actuality , you guys keep praising the C10 but really thats the farthest you'll ever see it go LOL

I think Jr should give me a call

valleycustom · 06-28-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Center Stage Customs

JR dont like to call anyone back, **** i bet i dont even get a call back bout tomorrow

what a jerk, and he ignore's people asking ?'s, damn the kid was just askin what tire size he's goin with, King JR didnt have to give em the cold shoulder

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

just F**kin around. even though in all actuality , you guys keep praising the C10 but really thats the farthest you'll ever see it go LOL

I think Jr should give me a call

I busted my work phone and I don't have your # I sent you an IM. Call me at that #

XXL · 07-03-2006, 12:08 PM

Here's a shot of the fender clearance I mentioned above...

low4life1 · 07-13-2006, 02:39 PM

Hey JR, what are the overall dimensions of your frame table (length x width)? I'm gettin ready to build one. If any one else has any reccomendations, let me know. Thanks.

valleycustom · 07-13-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by low4life1

Hey JR, what are the overall dimensions of your frame table (length x width)? I'm gettin ready to build one. If any one else has any reccomendations, let me know. Thanks.

My table is 15' long and 36" wide. I also made attachment so I can add a foot to the overall width of the table for wider frames.

Later
Jr

valleycustom · 08-10-2006, 10:11 PM

And who said you couldn't tuck 22"..

Chevyboy1962 · 08-14-2006, 06:24 PM

Jr,
The truck looks awesome.

Is that a '57 chevy wagon in the background?

What's flamed back there too?

I'm a sucker for tri 5's.

David

valleycustom · 08-14-2006, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyboy1962

Jr,
The truck looks awesome.

Is that a '57 chevy wagon in the background?

What's flamed back there too?

I'm a sucker for tri 5's.

David

Hey,

Yeah its a 57 4 door wagon and to it's right is a 56 belair. I'm trying to get my hands on teh 56 and do some work to it also, but the owner want's to get rid of it.

Chevyboy1962 · 08-18-2006, 06:16 PM

Sweet!

If the owner is wanting to sell it, try to purchase it.

Also you got another PM.

David

NeverEnough188 · 08-24-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by valleycustom

And who said you couldn't tuck 22"..

i love those wheels. looks awesome

Rokcrln · 08-25-2006, 07:12 AM

Jr I see your shop is stepping up a bit, Nice EB!

How about a pic of the 22's from above with the hood open. Great work as always.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 08-25-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valleycustom

And who said you couldn't tuck 22"..

"Basher" bashers, please ignore. I'm trying to have a conversation on engineering, aesthetics, style, and so on. I realize that vc's workmanship is excellent...

I appreciate the engineering involved here, but at what cost? I suppose one could tuck a 30" wheel too... if you moved the axle centerline into the cab

... but the visual appeal of having the wheel in the cab is an onvious yuck. So, while not as absurd as my suggestion above, you having to pull the track width in so far makes me wonder if it's worth it to tuck the 22" wheels at the expense of the resulting look. ??

abadsvt · 08-25-2006, 12:09 PM

WOW. I read this entire post. I feel i need beer. There is alot of info this thread. At the beginning of this thread i was excited about bagging my truck buy now i feel like i don't know jack #$%^. Can someone recomend a couple books on suspension that would help relate to our trucks. Also what else should i read or do my homework on before i start my modification progress. I am a quick learner so i don't think it is out of my reach but i like to do things right the first time. Thanks Josh

jimmydean · 08-25-2006, 03:45 PM

Man, I had no idea there was any fab worth looking at in Modesto!

(I spent the first 19 years of life trapped in Turlock)

That is some of the best work I've seen. There are some wicked fab guys here on this board, we sure are blessed. I hope to be able to weld half that well some day. Maybe i could quit my day job and do some REAL work for a change.

tofnlows10 · 09-28-2006, 09:19 AM

looks great!

valleycustom · 12-28-2006, 04:47 PM

DUST DUST DUST... Well hello everyone. I'm back again. Took a little time off to take care of some personal issues.

With that being said nothing has been done to the chassis. I started the other blue C10 and that is going well. I will take some pictures of that. Nathan I will be giving you a call in the next few days to talk about a few things. That C4 front end is great. My goal is to have both the chassis on the road for 07 show season.

pharcyde05 · 12-28-2006, 05:45 PM

well that will be good we are in the eirly stages of planning this years show will have flyers soon havent got the date yet but i will let you know with plenty of time so you can prepare

70short/step · 12-28-2006, 11:25 PM

Hey Jr. You are talking about only 2 trucks!
When you starting mine?

valleycustom · 01-01-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 70short/step

Hey Jr. You are talking about only 2 trucks!
When you starting mine?

. Yours is next. It will be early show season.

70short/step · 01-01-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by valleycustom

. Yours is next. It will be early show season.

Cool! Cant wait.
The New Year will Bring you much work and bussiness!
Gimme a call when we can talk about it.
Happy New Year!
Perry

Kenneth_CS87 · 12-29-2006, 01:08 AM

Amazing work. I need to take my truck to you guys.

06-21-2006, 07:21 PM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Onehot69stepside- Unless you have a death-wish or are just tired of ten fingers, two arms, two legs, or whatever other limbs or protruding body parts that could be lopped off or obliterated when the metal cutting blade in the coumpond miter saw comes apart. The compoud miter saws you're talking about are designed to cut wood and spin way too fast to cut metal. You'd be much better off marking the tubing with a template and cut the compond miter with a cut-off wheel, sawzall, or even a hacksaw if you need a good arm workout. Whatever you do DO NOT put a metal cutting blade in a compound miter designed to cut wood and go to town.

06-21-2006, 09:33 PM	#3
pharcydekm Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 146	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Good advice!!

06-22-2006, 05:29 AM	#4
onehot69stepside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 26	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup lol. ok thanks for the advice. lol. I probably wouldn't have done it that way anyways. When you said template, styrofoam came to mind. I thought, hey, ill build those 3 sections of the frame out of some styrofoam or wood since its much easier to cut than 3/16 wall box tubing, and then make a template to transfer the cut marks to the steel. How does that sound? __________________ :mp:

06-23-2006, 06:33 PM	#5
Center Stage Customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup JR dont like to call anyone back, ** i bet i dont even get a call back bout tomorrow what a jerk, and he ignore's people asking ?'s, damn the kid was just askin what tire size he's goin with, King JR didnt have to give em the cold shoulder HAHAHAHAHAHAHA just Fkin around. even though in all actuality , you guys keep praising the C10 but really thats the farthest you'll ever see it go LOL I think Jr should give me a call

07-03-2006, 12:08 PM	#7
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Here's a shot of the fender clearance I mentioned above... __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

07-13-2006, 02:39 PM	#8
low4life1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 46	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Hey JR, what are the overall dimensions of your frame table (length x width)? I'm gettin ready to build one. If any one else has any reccomendations, let me know. Thanks. Last edited by low4life1; 07-13-2006 at 02:39 PM.

08-10-2006, 10:11 PM	#10
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup And who said you couldn't tuck 22".. Attached Images __________________ Please become a site supporting vendor to advertise a business in your signature. you can do so here Last edited by valleycustom; 08-10-2006 at 10:12 PM.

08-14-2006, 06:24 PM	#11
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Jr, The truck looks awesome. Is that a '57 chevy wagon in the background? What's flamed back there too? I'm a sucker for tri 5's. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-18-2006, 06:16 PM	#13
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Sweet! If the owner is wanting to sell it, try to purchase it. Also you got another PM. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-25-2006, 07:12 AM	#15
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Jr I see your shop is stepping up a bit, Nice EB! How about a pic of the 22's from above with the hood open. Great work as always. Kevin LFD Inc.

08-25-2006, 12:09 PM	#17
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup WOW. I read this entire post. I feel i need beer. There is alot of info this thread. At the beginning of this thread i was excited about bagging my truck buy now i feel like i don't know jack #$%^. Can someone recomend a couple books on suspension that would help relate to our trucks. Also what else should i read or do my homework on before i start my modification progress. I am a quick learner so i don't think it is out of my reach but i like to do things right the first time. Thanks Josh

08-25-2006, 03:45 PM	#18
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Man, I had no idea there was any fab worth looking at in Modesto! (I spent the first 19 years of life trapped in Turlock) That is some of the best work I've seen. There are some wicked fab guys here on this board, we sure are blessed. I hope to be able to weld half that well some day. Maybe i could quit my day job and do some REAL work for a change.

09-28-2006, 09:19 AM	#19
tofnlows10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 9	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup looks great!

12-28-2006, 04:47 PM	#20
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup DUST DUST DUST... Well hello everyone. I'm back again. Took a little time off to take care of some personal issues. With that being said nothing has been done to the chassis. I started the other blue C10 and that is going well. I will take some pictures of that. Nathan I will be giving you a call in the next few days to talk about a few things. That C4 front end is great. My goal is to have both the chassis on the road for 07 show season. __________________ Please become a site supporting vendor to advertise a business in your signature. you can do so here

12-28-2006, 05:45 PM	#21
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup well that will be good we are in the eirly stages of planning this years show will have flyers soon havent got the date yet but i will let you know with plenty of time so you can prepare __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088



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12-28-2006, 11:25 PM	#22
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Hey Jr. You are talking about only 2 trucks! When you starting mine? __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

12-29-2006, 01:08 AM	#25
Kenneth_CS87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockton Posts: 114	Re: Custom Chassis with canti setup Amazing work. I need to take my truck to you guys.

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