Bringing the '65 back to life

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by racecougar

Thanks guys!


Lol. Half of it actually. We'll spend the other half in Punta Cana.

Nice, safe travels!

[66ChevyMax]

Just read through your build, nice work. I bet that painted cab is a sight for sore eyes after all that work you put into it.

Thanks for the firewall map, it's awesome!

[Monte's62]

Congrats!!! Enjoy yourself, that trucks not going anywhere. Remember, you'll need that little ladies "advice" in your future endeavors with this truck, future trucks, and your racing interests as well. Never heard of Punta Cana, but it sounds nice.

[racecougar]

Thanks everybody! We returned from the honeymoon early yesterday morning, and I made my way over to the shop today. Dad and I installed the lower control arms, pressed in the lower balljoints, and shot some paint on a bunch of small parts/hardware. If anyone has a good reference for front suspension torque specs, please post up a link. I'll be searching for that information in the morning.

[Mjminino]

C10/C20-30

Upper ball joint 70 / 120
Lower ball joint 120 / 215
Tie rod ball joint nut 30 / 50
Tie rod clamp 132 in# / 132 in#
Idler arm mounting bolts 30 / 30
Idler arm to relay rod 60 / 60
Pitman Arm 60 / 60
Pitman arm to selector shaft 125 / 125

All values are in foot pounds unless noted.

[racecougar]

Thanks. Here are other specs I've located thus far: http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com...que_specs.html

[racecougar]

We installed the upper control arms today, then turned our attention to the spindles and springs. We'll be using a pair of CPP 2.5" drop spindles (the non-modular ones) and stock coils. We taped off the machined surfaces and stuck them in the blast cabinet to remove the as-delivered paint, then everything received a coat of primer.

[racecougar]

Shot the front coils and spindles in hammered silver today (same paint as the interior of the cab).

[Mjminino]

Looking good! I just had a tenant move into my other garage space. his monthly rent is going to fund my project

[racecougar]

Originally Posted by Mjminino

Looking good! I just had a tenant move into my other garage space. his monthly rent is going to fund my project

Nice!


We slapped the front suspension together today. We were hoping to stick a pair of Cragar S/S's that Dad bought back in the late-60's on it and set it on the ground, but they didn't clear the caliper mounting ears on the spindles. So, it'll continue to ride jackstands for a bit. You can actually see the old Polyglas bias-plys in the background.


I just set a caliper in place for a quick photo/visual. They'll stay on the shelf for now.

[Mjminino]

I can't remember if you mentioned it or not, but do you habe part numbers for your caliper set up?

[racecougar]

Those are just regular old Wilwood D52 calipers.

[clemdaddy]

congrats on the wedding, looks like you got a sweetheart there.
kim and i laughed out loud when we saw the wedding cake...too funny.

keep that girl happy and your garage allowance will increase

[racecougar]

Thanks clemdaddy!

Taking turns working on the trailing arms today.

[racecougar]

Another day spent doing what I enjoy.

[racecougar]

Getting there. It was nice having the shop doors open today in this 60* weather.

[racecougar]

Holey moley! We set the mill up to compensate for the 0.5 degree taper, then bored six lightening holes into the first of the two trailing arms.


The holes will be sealed via 2-1/4" tubing, which slips snugly into place. I'll work on welding these up tomorrow.

[Ta2Don]

Those Trailing Arms are gonna be Sick!!!

[racecougar]

Thanks! I need to finish dressing the welds, but you get the picture.



Now to make another one.

[racecougar]

And then there were two.

[Mjminino]

Interesting

[racecougar]

Managed to get this one smoothed out today before running out of supplies. The next step will be to blast the mill scale off and put it into primer. I just need to get the other one dressed first.

[dantimdad]

I would chrome those when you are done with them.

Steven

[Mjminino]

^^^^^^I second that

[racecougar]

That would be awesome, but I don't even want to ask what that would cost.

Smoothed out the welds on the second one yesterday. They're just about ready to blast and prime.