PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build

[thirdstreettito]

Oh, what was the powdercoat finish called?

[rcrahn]

The frame is powdercoating is called silver vein. It cost a bit more because a clear coat is required. I dig the industrial look it has, that's why I went with it. That and it is differnt than your everyday black.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Nice! I love 8-lugged and slammed! Gorgeous!

[thirdstreettito]

Originally Posted by rcrahn

The frame is powdercoating is called silver vein. It cost a bit more because a clear coat is required. I dig the industrial look it has, that's why I went with it. That and it is differnt than your everyday black.

Thanks and good luck for the rest of it!

[64c20crewcab]

Wow I finally got a chance to view this complete build thread.

John - AWSOME workmanship and detailed info & pics There is no doubt that this C20 is gonna be a Bad Mo Fo when completed. Looking at this C20 gives me hope on my rig. I wanna lower it via bags and notch but not lay frame as well. Will use the the same technique when swapping my Eaton to late model 14 ff rearend swap later this year. Thanks for your work of sharing this build info!!

Rich - I see you converted to 8-lug disc prior to Johns work. Did you buy a "kit" or use stock later model spindles or aftermarket drop? I have disc on my Eaton rear end now and will trfr this to the recently aquired 14 bolt later. Before I do, I need to convert the front end brakes asap. I'd appreciate any info you could share.

Awsome build thread this is!!

Thanks!!
Norm

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by 64c20crewcab

Wow I finally got a chance to view this complete build thread.

John - AWSOME workmanship and detailed info & pics There is no doubt that this C20 is gonna be a Bad Mo Fo when completed. Looking at this C20 gives me hope on my rig. I wanna lower it via bags and notch but not lay frame as well. Will use the the same technique when swapping my Eaton to late model 14 ff rearend swap later this year. Thanks for your work of sharing this build info!!

Rich - I see you converted to 8-lug disc prior to Johns work. Did you buy a "kit" or use stock later model spindles or aftermarket drop? I have disc on my Eaton rear end now and will trfr this to the recently aquired 14 bolt later. Before I do, I need to convert the front end brakes asap. I'd appreciate any info you could share.

Awsome build thread this is!!

Thanks!!
Norm

Thanks for the nice words Norm...Rich used a dropped spindles kit with disc conversion....so, yeah an aftermarket set-up.

I know the rear used front 3/4 rotors and calipers...with the mount from Balistic.

All my work is like that...well thought out, clean, and perfectionist style....

Later

[64c20crewcab]

Any idea as to details of what aftermarket front end stuff he used. Aftermarket C20 3/4 ton stuff is pretty rare - at least is what I been seeing. CPP is the only one I've seen.

MUCH THANKS!

[rcrahn]

Hello Norm,
Thanks for the nice words about our truck. This is a father son project (with John's capable help) and thus far we are pleased.
Now, about the drop spindles. Early on when Justin started to work on this truck he started by getting these 8 lug drop spindles. I checked with him about where they came from. He said there is one company in S. CA that basically makes all the drop spindles (5 lug, 6 lug & 8 lug) sold by the various suppliers. He couldn't recall the name. But there were issues with getting the fit right, especially on the spindle shaft. He went through 2-3 sets before things were finally right. That was 2 years ago.
As far as what is out there today I believe that you can get an 8 lug drop spindle/ disc brake kit from Brothers and also performance parts.
Google "8 lug drop spindles".

Good luck,

Rich

PS: We normally use a place in San Jose called Power Brake Exchange for all our brake components. For example, the rotors and calipers we used on the 14 bolt (see thread pics) rear came from Power Brake Exchange. Cost $250. I do know those components came from a company named Centric, which is located in Industry, CA.

[64c20crewcab]

Rich Thanks for the info. Since I'm located in SoCal - Brothers, CPP, Truck Shop & Classic Industries are all within a 1 hr drive. Will check to see whats available. I picked up my 14 bolt rear disc brake kit (which can be used on the Eaton) on ebay nearly 2 yrs ago. Could not find drums nor eaton conversion kit. But that thanks for the info.

I'm sure others here will be inspired by this build as I have. Too KEWL!

[watahyahknow]

how could i've missed this tread for so long , i like it a lot aspecially the watts linksetup .
i was planning on doing a dually the same way with a rockcrawler diffcover and all
now i can show pics of wat i meant making explaining a lot eazier

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

how could i've missed this tread for so long , i like it a lot aspecially the watts linksetup.....

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Thanks bro...

[rcrahn]

Alert the media, the bed has been cut. Repeat, the bed is cut!!!!

Now let's see the whole truck

How about that tailgate. WOW! Chief does great work!


Nice looking underneath


More overall pics


Building a custom notched, bagged, shaved 67 Chevy LWB Fleetside 3/4 ton 8 lug with 14 bolt, custom watts link and Gen III engine - $$$$$$ Building it with your son - Priceless!

[ChiefRocka]

SWEEEEEEETTTTT!!!!!

Man that thing is coming along nice....

Building with your son...definately PRICELESS !!!

So far, we (my son & I) have a modified 24volt POWER WHEELS !!

[ChiefRocka]

What's up guys....Thought we'd bring this topic back up from the dead.

Two weeks ago, Mr Rahn called me and asked if I'd like to go on a road-trip to pick up an engine and tranny for the project. I said sure lets do it.

We set off to Pomona last Saturday morning (10hr round trip) to fetch this bad boy. It just so happened that that weekend was the Pomona Swap Meet, which is said to be the largest/baddest show/swap there is in Cali...and it was !!

Here are a few (and I mean a few) of the cool rides we seen out there:
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We arrived way before the sun, at 3:30 in the morning:
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After these people moved...we got a shot of this nice 64
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There were a lot of good deals to be found...like these all leather SUV rear seats..perfect for an old truck cab..(just don't ask where they came from)...this guy was best buddies with "Steve the Repo Man"
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This was and still is my favorite ride...I have own like 3 in the past...I sure miss them all...64 Impala 9-pass wagon:
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Not sure what Rahn was looking at...mabey the group of men....I do see the 10ply tires I should of bought with wheels...for my SuperDuty..mounted on alum wheels for $300...My current tires are balder than me !!
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[ChiefRocka]

This had to be one of the cleanest old Burbans I have seen:
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Here, Mr Rahn is tired, but still all smiles as we are leaving the swap and headed to pick up the engine/tranny. We must of walked at least 5-8 miles that day.
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This truck was SICK !!!!
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[ChiefRocka]

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Now at least this pile was named correctly:
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[ChiefRocka]

I think Rich was actually trying to get a pic of the truck on the trailer...
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Here it is the 2003 ESCALADE LQ9 and 4l80E transmission...low-mileage, and super clean !! Which picked this up for a SUPER DEAL...from a nice fellow named "Steve......Steve the REPO MAN !!!"
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Complete with uncut harness, fly-by-wire pedal, air-box, ECM, rear O2's, etc...
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And me, tired as heck, gave Rich a break from driving and actually drove the speed limit to get us home fast !
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This will be the next chapter in the "Father Son Build"
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MORE PROGRESS SOON !!!!
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[rcrahn]

Thanks John for posting this....
The trip went great. The swapmeet was a blast but the real excitment was picking up this....LQ9/4L80E

[project 67 sub]

i was their on sunday. i saw that cab and front clip on the flat bed when it was leaving the guy passed right by me. guy only wanted like $600

[440chevy]

did i just get hit with deja vue?

[ChiefRocka]

Here are 80 more pics Rich...thought I has lost my phone, but I found it...here you go !!!
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[ChiefRocka]

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Rich was tired by the end of the show....he wouldn't even give the VW's any love...he just sped right through them...all he could think of was the LQ9....
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Here's what a stock 69 Vette should look like...man it has been a long time....
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[ChiefRocka]

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[ChiefRocka]

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They wanted a crap-load for this 58 rusted out vert....
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[ChiefRocka]

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