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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Clean, clean, and clean some more. Gonna spray these all with ospho and then epoxy prime everything together.
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Looking good.
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
That stuff is amazing. I didn’t believe it till I used it myself.
Nice progress
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Parts got a little Ospho bath. I will let this coat sit for awhile to cure. Then, I will reapply the Ospho, quickly pressure wash each part, and dry. The parts will then be ready for epoxy primer and underhood satin black.
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Your doing great! This is going to be a very nice truck! Does your frame cut down area seem strong?
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Appreciate it! The ChassisFab C notches are very very thick metal, much thicker than the original frame. I had a mobile welder come and do the frame so I'm confident in its strength.
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
following along! Found this while searching for chassis fab reviews posts on here!
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Looking good. I noticed the track bar is not adjustable. Do they set up their rear suspension so the rear diff is centered at ride height? I've done a couple air ride setups with parallel 4 link and track bar and the track bar is usually adjustable for that purpose.
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Can't wait to see this project completed. My 69 has a M2 front end and coilovers all around but I'm thinking about swapping to air. |
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
any updates?
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Keeping me on my toes, I appreciate the motivation from this group! Here's some status updates:
1) I built some wood blocks to get the frame off the ground. The frame moves around pretty well on the Harbor Freight rollers! 2) Engine is back from the builder! It is now a 357 with aluminum intake and Brodix IK heads. I am waiting for some parts to arrive so I can smooth the block with fillable polyester primer and shoot it with orange and clearcoat. Once I finish painting it we can drop the engine/trans in the frame and then route the exhaust. I'm debating with myself whether or not to get a Gear Vendors overdrive unit to pair with the TH350. TH350 is freshly rebuilt and a great transmission so I would like to keep it. Plus a cat tax for those interested.
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
ThermAC delete and some block work before filler primer
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Engine painted, and got the decals installed. Just needs a clearcoat!
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Nice build.
Are those original early style rocker covers, or reproduction? |
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Looking real good …. Drag see more on that ?I know I thought mine was close but it all lined up and clears the pan
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
It hits the very front tip of the oil pan just before tightening the pitman arm nuts. I've been looking at Hotchkis center link/drag link since it doesn't have as much of an arch as the stock link. I think it would help clear the pan.
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Your motor mounts are in the forward position ? Mine are in the rear position
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Here’s one looking at the drag link it’s gray and my oil pan is metal color
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
I read back through your and you moved your steering up two inches ....utoh
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Interesting, I don't know the history of why some mounts would be in the front position and some in the rear. Looking at the rear position though that might work 🤔. I'd have to get some new mounts
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Great build going, outstanding work! I just started the frame teardown this month. I have the front apart, just need to remove everything in the rear. I am sure going through my share of PB Blaster on the frame disassembly.
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![]() Doing it outside is a must, these frames are filthy.
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Re: 1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread
Good progress. That 4 link rear is a very nice setup. Love that Teal color too.
I still randomly find them stuck in my garage clothes from my last wire wheel endeavor from weeks ago.
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