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Bigasstrux · 08-24-2012, 08:39 AM

How did you figure out the correct driveline angles? I found out the hard way just how tricky that can be.

UPNADM · 08-24-2012, 09:16 AM

Well all I've done is lowered and centered the hanger bearing.

Other than that I am going on straight trial and error.

I will give it a trial and hope for no errors.

Care to give any insight?
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Bigasstrux · 08-24-2012, 09:25 AM

I generally eliminate the carrier bearing and use a one piece driveshaft. If your angles are off you will know it the first time you drive it at highway speed.[URL="http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Driveline-101.shtml
This is a link to a very helpful site.

UPNADM · 08-24-2012, 09:59 AM

My intention is to get the truck finished and then see how it goes.

I foresee a power/drive line change in the future to something diesel...

With that in mind, I took the less expensive route of shortening the second half of my two piece drive shaft. It was 150.00 to have it shortened.

One piece was going to be in the neighborhood of 450.00. While I am not against spending the money for a better product, I really did not want a expensive drive shaft for my mantle if I decide to go to a different power plant / transmission.

So I will have my fingers crossed and hopefully it all stays together and does not vibrate the death out of me.

I will check out that link though.

Bigasstrux · 08-24-2012, 10:04 AM

You should be OK. My biggest problems resulted from shortening frames by 10 feet or more. I had to change the wedges on top of the springs to bring the front of the rearend up.

UPNADM · 08-27-2012, 08:39 PM

Its alive...

Hopefully I can get the rear wheels on and drive this out to clean my shop tomorrow night....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLsVt...ature=youtu.be

JRANGER · 08-27-2012, 08:41 PM

GLORIOUS!!!!!!! lol

UPNADM · 08-27-2012, 08:43 PM

How do I get my video to come up on this page...

UPNADM · 08-27-2012, 08:56 PM

Just FYI, this is my wife's YouTube account.... ha!

Hank Jr. and Waylon are more my sound!!!

tylervalo · 08-27-2012, 09:06 PM

I just figured you were an Adam Lambert fan.

JRANGER · 08-27-2012, 09:06 PM

Lol

MrBeast · 08-27-2012, 09:49 PM

That has to feel damn good seeing it spin the hubs on its own power again.

motornut · 08-27-2012, 09:53 PM

yup must be happy bout that

UPNADM · 08-27-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

That has to feel damn good seeing it spin the hubs on its own power again.

Very much so... I bought this truck this past December, drove it home and that is it. Moved it around the yard a few times until I took the motor and drive line out for paint.

I am looking forward to having everything ready for final paint.

JRANGER · 08-27-2012, 09:54 PM

Damn...Bought mine in Dec too....Your too quick lol

UPNADM · 08-27-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Damn...Bought mine in Dec too....Your too quick lol

I am married with children, so what else can I do....

Just kidding.... ha!

JRANGER · 08-27-2012, 10:01 PM

LOL!!!!! Cant wait to see it all together...Its a beast

WarBeard · 08-27-2012, 11:40 PM

Sounds good!

UPNADM · 08-28-2012, 07:14 PM

Came home and got things degreased and ready to buff up and paint on the rear half of my truck.

Hopefully I can have this done for the weekend, as it looks like I wont be here again... ha.

Its cleaner!

UPNADM · 08-28-2012, 07:21 PM

My truck moving.

Very stale fuel and in need of a timing adjustment etc.

http://youtu.be/c1Of3Ra7M3A

MrBeast · 08-28-2012, 08:41 PM

You are getting close now, you might even beat the snow!

JRANGER · 08-28-2012, 09:55 PM

Its alive itssss alive!!!!!!

kwin · 08-28-2012, 10:45 PM

I want one of these so bad! I saw seven today between Edmonton and Grande prairie. Not sure if my poor wife would take another project!

JRANGER · 08-28-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwin

I want one of these so bad! I saw seven today between Edmonton and Grande prairie. Not sure if my poor wife would take another project!

Its easier to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission

**truckfan** · 08-29-2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Its easier to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission

I am on a one out, one in policy currently. i would consider letting one go for one of these.

08-24-2012, 08:39 AM	#301
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion How did you figure out the correct driveline angles? I found out the hard way just how tricky that can be.

08-24-2012, 09:16 AM	#302
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Well all I've done is lowered and centered the hanger bearing. Other than that I am going on straight trial and error. I will give it a trial and hope for no errors. Care to give any insight? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

08-24-2012, 09:25 AM	#303
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I generally eliminate the carrier bearing and use a one piece driveshaft. If your angles are off you will know it the first time you drive it at highway speed.[URL="http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Driveline-101.shtml This is a link to a very helpful site.

08-24-2012, 09:59 AM	#304
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion My intention is to get the truck finished and then see how it goes. I foresee a power/drive line change in the future to something diesel... With that in mind, I took the less expensive route of shortening the second half of my two piece drive shaft. It was 150.00 to have it shortened. One piece was going to be in the neighborhood of 450.00. While I am not against spending the money for a better product, I really did not want a expensive drive shaft for my mantle if I decide to go to a different power plant / transmission. So I will have my fingers crossed and hopefully it all stays together and does not vibrate the death out of me. I will check out that link though. __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

08-24-2012, 10:04 AM	#305
Bigasstrux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salvisa, Ky Posts: 131	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion You should be OK. My biggest problems resulted from shortening frames by 10 feet or more. I had to change the wedges on top of the springs to bring the front of the rearend up.

08-27-2012, 08:39 PM	#306
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Its alive... Hopefully I can get the rear wheels on and drive this out to clean my shop tomorrow night.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLsVt...ature=youtu.be __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

08-27-2012, 08:41 PM	#307
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion GLORIOUS!!!!!!! lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-27-2012, 08:43 PM	#308
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion How do I get my video to come up on this page... __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242 Last edited by UPNADM; 08-27-2012 at 08:44 PM. Reason: did not attach

08-27-2012, 08:56 PM	#309
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Just FYI, this is my wife's YouTube account.... ha! Hank Jr. and Waylon are more my sound!!! __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

08-27-2012, 09:06 PM	#310
tylervalo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 408	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I just figured you were an Adam Lambert fan.

08-27-2012, 09:06 PM	#311
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-27-2012, 09:49 PM	#312
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion That has to feel damn good seeing it spin the hubs on its own power again. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

08-27-2012, 09:53 PM	#313
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion yup must be happy bout that __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-27-2012, 09:54 PM	#315
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Damn...Bought mine in Dec too....Your too quick lol __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-27-2012, 10:01 PM	#317
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion LOL!!!!! Cant wait to see it all together...Its a beast __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper



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08-27-2012, 11:40 PM	#318
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Sounds good! __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-28-2012, 07:14 PM	#319
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Came home and got things degreased and ready to buff up and paint on the rear half of my truck. Hopefully I can have this done for the weekend, as it looks like I wont be here again... ha. Its cleaner! Attached Images __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

08-28-2012, 07:21 PM	#320
UPNADM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lindsay, Ontario Canada Posts: 649	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion My truck moving. Very stale fuel and in need of a timing adjustment etc. http://youtu.be/c1Of3Ra7M3A __________________ 1981 C50 Conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503247 1962 Grumman Olson http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613242

08-28-2012, 08:41 PM	#321
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion You are getting close now, you might even beat the snow! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

08-28-2012, 09:55 PM	#322
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion Its alive itssss alive!!!!!! __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

08-28-2012, 10:45 PM	#323
kwin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 368	Re: 1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion I want one of these so bad! I saw seven today between Edmonton and Grande prairie. Not sure if my poor wife would take another project!

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