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04-19-2012, 08:10 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Rear wheels showed up today -
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04-19-2012, 10:59 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
What kind of rear wheels are those?
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04-19-2012, 11:39 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
I went with 20x10 Coys for the rear.
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04-20-2012, 12:32 AM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Nice LWB! Killer job on the frame!
 Looking forward to seeing your truck progress! Love my long bed also!Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
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04-20-2012, 01:45 AM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Thanks man, I appreciate it.
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04-21-2012, 09:15 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
I left the little crossmember at the back in on purpose, trying to prevent the frame from spreading. But apparently that didn't work, because it still took some ratcheting to get it just right for the rear xmember.
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04-28-2012, 11:55 AM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
With the xmember lined up with the mounting holes on both frame rails, the carrier mounts are about 4.25" too far back.
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05-19-2012, 05:48 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
After two different unsuccessful PB xmember installs, I opted for the CPP one that doesn't require an altered driveshaft.
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05-20-2012, 02:49 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Welded in the rear frame support. Next up is bolting in the fuel cell.
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06-08-2012, 02:13 PM
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Fuel cell rear support has been welded in. Mounting the tank and picking up the 12 bolt in the next week.
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06-16-2012, 02:44 PM
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Fuel cell is mounted. Got my diff back, housing was powder coated gloss black, LPW cover, 3.08 Eaton posi, 5x5 Moser Street axles, CPP rear disc brackets installed.
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06-17-2012, 01:15 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
PB trailing arms..
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07-15-2012, 07:10 PM
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Work's been busy, but I'm still pluggin' away on this thing.
Frame notch holes have been cut out, and the first halves of the notch were bolted up and welded in. Rear cross support bar has been bolted in too. |
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07-18-2012, 09:39 PM
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08-03-2012, 01:57 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Any updates?
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08-03-2012, 06:23 PM
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Not yet. I was losing a little momentum on this thing. But, my goal is to have it rolling by the end of next week.
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08-07-2012, 10:09 PM
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I've made a little progress this week.
Finished installing all of the lower bolts for the notches. Installed all of the lug studs too. Should be picking up tires tomorrow or Thursday, and getting my calipers back from paint. I wanted to have the CPP decal cleared over. |
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08-09-2012, 09:53 PM
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The powdercoat color on the springs actually looks a lot closer to the calipers in person.
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08-10-2012, 12:00 AM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Looking really good man. What kind of wheels are those?
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08-10-2012, 12:46 AM
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Thank you. Tires are being shipped and should be here tomorrow.
Wheels are 20x10 Coys. Quote:
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08-14-2012, 01:42 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
General Grabber's - 295/45/20.
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08-14-2012, 02:47 PM
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Man those wheels would look sweet on my truck
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08-15-2012, 10:56 AM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Sorry, I prefer them on mine.
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08-17-2012, 03:14 AM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
Loaded it up today to get fuel lines ran at a friend's shop in San Ramon.
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08-22-2012, 01:44 PM
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Re: 1970 Longbed Build
I've had a lot of patience with this CPP rear kit, but I'm at the end of the road. Not only do their outside pads rub on the rotor hat, but they also rub on the rotor after the caliper is centered. I even paid $40 for another pair of Delco pads - same issue. After looking into this kit, why would anyone want to use 1980-1985 Cadillac Seville pads? Haven't there been improvements in GM technology over the last 25 years?
Stick with Porterbuilt and Wilwood for a drama free build. Customer Service has been an absolute joke. Aaron at CPP wants me to work with their Engineering folks to troubleshoot these issues. Sorry, I don't have the time to be a CPP guiney pig. I'd like to buy something, and have it work. STAY AWAY FROM CPP. Please. |
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