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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Thanks guys! I started cutting the notch out of the crossmember tonight but ran out of wheels for the big cut-off grinder. Will grab more tomorrow and get back at it.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Cut the crossmember tonight, and with my amazing blueprint drafting skills I drew up plans for the filler piece. Drawn to exact scale, of course...
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Detail is what I think of when I see all of your work, amazing stuff you do!
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Jaws will definitely drop when you pop the hood! Nice work
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
The drawing is all the same color, no contrast
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
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Thanks! Hey now, atleast it's 3D!! And the dirty fingerprint marks adds a little color and contrast, that should count for something. ![]()
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Picked up the filler plate from the fab shop today and welded it in tonight.
Fitting it in the notch, had to slightly open up the opening in a few places to get it to drop in. ![]() Cut lines scribed. ![]() Roughly trimmed to shape, edges still need work. ![]() ![]() After smoothing out the edges and matching their shape to the crossmember's shape. ![]() ![]() Then I removed the plate, beveled the edges for better penetration, welded it in, and started smoothing the welds. Still have to do the back half, ran out of time tonight. I've got a get together at church tomorrow night so it'll have to wait til Saturday. ![]() ![]()
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Very nice work there the extra effort is stunning..Vernski
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Very clean work on the filler piece.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Thank you for the brief write up on how you went about matching up the filler piece to the cross member. Then go back and bevel out the edges for good penetration.
Never gets old seeing the quality of work you do along with reading on how to go about it correctly. |
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
x2... looks very good.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
As usual your work is excellent
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Very nice. Looks good.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
The mad scientist at work.....
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That came out great!
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Just went through the entire build love it!!
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Thanks dudes!! Quote:
Thanks! ![]() It's nice to be back at work on it! Pretty stoked since Goodguys, I needed some motivation! Appreciate it!!
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Slid the crossmember back in place and started to set the engine down... I might need more clearance in a couple spots. I measured the oil pan at it's widest point and added some for extra room... I didn't think about the block being wider.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
I think you should change your user name to the MACHINE as it is unbelievable of all the builds you have going at the same time and all of them are over the top with attention to every little detail.
And this is what John does in his spare time, I sent him a air cleaner lid to convert it to a dual snorkel.
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
John is one talented guy, and I always look forward to any updates on his threads. He's my favorite builder on this site because of his attention to detail and the fact that he doesn't run to the catalog when it's time to put something together. He thinks outside the box, and he concentrates on stuff that 95% of the people out there will never catch because it's done so well. My kind of builder.
I have told him many times that if I ever won the lottery, I'd keep him busy until he retires!!
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
Picked up a couple parts, a NOS reverse lens (need a matching one for the other side still) and a pair of new LCA shafts.
I'm not crazy about how much the shafts weigh but I guess there's nothing to do about it. I did weigh the No Limit rack kit and it's roughly 25 pounds lighter than the old steering system, and the CTS-V calipers are surprisingly 2 pounds lighter each than the old calipers. So I've taken almost 30 pounds off the front axle already. The rotors will be much lighter than the originals since they're dual-cast (aluminum hat, iron rotor), and will have separate aluminum hubs compared to the old solid cast iron rotors. ![]() ![]() Since I have the LCA shafts, I'm looking into bushing materials for the A-arm shafts. I don't want urethane, it squeaks and I doubt that it's tough enough to use for such a highly loaded bushing. Been searching over the McMaster Carr website and either Delrin or UHMW Polyethylene look like good choices. I don't like that the bushing can rotate against the outer washer/nut so I'm thinking about adding thrust bearings at the ends of the bushing material. That should keep the bushing from binding against the outer washer and possibly loosening the nut over time. It's just an idea for now. I'll talk to a machinist buddy before making a decision. ![]()
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
I wish we lived next goor to each other! I'm a good helper and love to learn, you are on a whole other level!!! As always, awesome work!!!
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Following quality work on an awesome build.... I really like the write up on detail sanding. It shows why quality prep takes time and skill, which cost money..... Make sure you post up pics of the front suspension setup & build!!! |
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Appreciate it! I'll definitely post the front end build. Can't wait to see the Tahoe build unfold!
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