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cstm68 · 06-23-2010, 11:29 PM

here are some pics from today, i got the diff pulled and took it to work to do axle bearings and seals and replace the pinion seals and crush sleve,
also got the c notch bolted in the rest of the way. im going to weld it in a few more spots also.

i just have one question. how do mark the bottom of the frame to drill the 2 3/8 holes to bolt the bag to and the 1'' hole for the fitting??

VA72C10 · 06-24-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

i just have one question. how do mark the bottom of the frame to drill the 2 3/8 holes to bolt the bag to and the 1'' hole for the fitting??

Looking good. I marked my holes by making a paper template with the holes matching up to the plate on the airbag for the fitting/bolt holes. Taped it to the bag with some painter's tape. Had tape under the template sticky side up as well. So when I raised up the trailing arms till the bags touch the frame, you loosen the tape holding the paper template to the bag and attach the tape that was sticky side up to the frame....drop the trailing arm/bags and the paper template is left behind. Mark, repeat, and drill

cstm68 · 06-24-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good. I marked my holes by making a paper template with the holes matching up to the plate on the airbag for the fitting/bolt holes. Taped it to the bag with some painter's tape. Had tape under the template sticky side up as well. So when I raised up the trailing arms till the bags touch the frame, you loosen the tape holding the paper template to the bag and attach the tape that was sticky side up to the frame....drop the trailing arm/bags and the paper template is left behind. Mark, repeat, and drill

sweet thanx, i junt need to bolt the rear end in now so the trailing arms are squared up rite !

VA72C10 · 06-24-2010, 09:32 PM

yep, just bolt them to the rear and then crank the rear up and you're good to go! Don't worry...the bags won't sit evenly under the frame..they stick out more on one side...just make sure to pre-line up the holes before using the actual template to make sure they will all be under the frame.

cstm68 · 06-27-2010, 08:57 PM

today i got the rear bags hung and set the frame down to see how low it will be.
now i just need to wire wheel the frame and brush on some black frame paint, then the bed goes back on and its time for plumbing!

67chevy1series · 06-28-2010, 03:32 AM

man sweet build i cant wait to see those steelies on your truck

cstm68 · 07-09-2010, 12:42 AM

today i got the switch box wires and all the vlaves wired, just need to ground the valves
also got the bed on and picked up some trailer fenders for front inners they are 33X13

smbrouss70 · 07-09-2010, 08:08 AM

Looking good. You're getting close now! Where did you get 13" fenders that are only 33" long?

72SWBChevy · 07-09-2010, 09:59 AM

WOW, You have really made some progress! Looks great!!!

nuke1 · 07-09-2010, 11:41 AM

truck looks great, glad to see it coming along this good!!!! keep it up or should I say lay it down low now.

1LoC10 · 07-09-2010, 12:20 PM

Coming along great.... awesome job

ATT · 07-09-2010, 01:29 PM

Looking good! I would like to see alot of pictures when you put the trailer fenders in.

b&a72 · 07-09-2010, 02:39 PM

Good build! And great job!

**67cheby** · 07-09-2010, 02:43 PM

i like that shot down the side of the bed.... man i cant wait to get paint on mine!!

cstm68 · 07-10-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looking good. You're getting close now! Where did you get 13" fenders that are only 33" long?

oops. typo. they are 33x11 sorry about that, but i got them from a local trailer supply store

cstm68 · 07-11-2010, 08:51 PM

one step forward and a big leap back...

soo i got all the valves and campressors wired and working great today. but now the truck wont turn over, everything eles works great radio, guages, lights, e-fan, dash lights etc. but when i go to start it... nothen

VA72C10 · 07-11-2010, 09:08 PM

is it clicking at all? Maybe just not enough juice to turn it over since you were playing with the compressors? THey take a lot of juice....or did you mess with any ground wires and maybe leave one off? Also check the connection at the battery...mine would let the lights work but not turn over when it was loose at the terminal....tightened it down and it started right up...

cstm68 · 07-12-2010, 01:14 AM

no clicking, everything i working normal just nothing at the starter, the starter is new and so is the ignition switch

hgs_notes · 07-12-2010, 08:40 AM

Check the neutral safety switch. If it's not adjusted right or unplugged, it won't turn over. I had this happen.

cstm68 · 07-13-2010, 09:07 PM

ok i got it started... hgs_notes was right. i had my security switch wired into the neutral saftey switch and one of the wires had come disconected out of the back of that.

so today i got all the bags plumbed to the tank. heres some pics ill get a video up once i get shocks in

Newtz67 · 07-13-2010, 09:09 PM

Very nice, truck looks great!

JesseH13 · 07-13-2010, 09:46 PM

looks good man!! real good

mcbassin · 07-13-2010, 10:03 PM

Very nice work! Truck looks great!

hgs_notes · 07-13-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

ok i got it started... hgs_notes was right. i had my security switch wired into the neutral saftey switch and one of the wires had come disconected out of the back of that.

Cool, my previous misfortune was used to help someone else out. Truck looks great.

b&a72 · 07-13-2010, 10:44 PM

looks good got any pictures of your tank mounting, trying to find a good place to mount mine.

06-23-2010, 11:29 PM	#351
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build here are some pics from today, i got the diff pulled and took it to work to do axle bearings and seals and replace the pinion seals and crush sleve, also got the c notch bolted in the rest of the way. im going to weld it in a few more spots also. i just have one question. how do mark the bottom of the frame to drill the 2 3/8 holes to bolt the bag to and the 1'' hole for the fitting?? Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-24-2010, 09:32 PM	#354
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: my 68 shortbed build yep, just bolt them to the rear and then crank the rear up and you're good to go! Don't worry...the bags won't sit evenly under the frame..they stick out more on one side...just make sure to pre-line up the holes before using the actual template to make sure they will all be under the frame. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-27-2010, 08:57 PM	#355
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build today i got the rear bags hung and set the frame down to see how low it will be. now i just need to wire wheel the frame and brush on some black frame paint, then the bed goes back on and its time for plumbing! Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-28-2010, 03:32 AM	#356
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: my 68 shortbed build man sweet build i cant wait to see those steelies on your truck

07-09-2010, 12:42 AM	#357
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build today i got the switch box wires and all the vlaves wired, just need to ground the valves also got the bed on and picked up some trailer fenders for front inners they are 33X13 Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-09-2010, 08:08 AM	#358
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07-09-2010, 09:59 AM	#359
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07-09-2010, 11:41 AM	#360
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07-09-2010, 12:20 PM	#361
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07-09-2010, 01:29 PM	#362
ATT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 136	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looking good! I would like to see alot of pictures when you put the trailer fenders in.

07-09-2010, 02:39 PM	#363
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07-09-2010, 02:43 PM	#364
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07-11-2010, 08:51 PM	#366
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build one step forward and a big leap back... soo i got all the valves and campressors wired and working great today. but now the truck wont turn over, everything eles works great radio, guages, lights, e-fan, dash lights etc. but when i go to start it... nothen __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-11-2010, 09:08 PM	#367
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: my 68 shortbed build is it clicking at all? Maybe just not enough juice to turn it over since you were playing with the compressors? THey take a lot of juice....or did you mess with any ground wires and maybe leave one off? Also check the connection at the battery...mine would let the lights work but not turn over when it was loose at the terminal....tightened it down and it started right up... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-12-2010, 01:14 AM	#368
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build no clicking, everything i working normal just nothing at the starter, the starter is new and so is the ignition switch __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB



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07-12-2010, 08:40 AM	#369
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07-13-2010, 09:07 PM	#370
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build ok i got it started... hgs_notes was right. i had my security switch wired into the neutral saftey switch and one of the wires had come disconected out of the back of that. so today i got all the bags plumbed to the tank. heres some pics ill get a video up once i get shocks in Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-13-2010, 09:09 PM	#371
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: my 68 shortbed build Very nice, truck looks great! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

07-13-2010, 09:46 PM	#372
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07-13-2010, 10:03 PM	#373
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07-13-2010, 10:44 PM	#375
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