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six5 · 03-14-2009, 11:22 PM

Tony I am definitely going with air ride up front. I was going to get a P'Built cross member but for the price I think I might just build my own cross member and tubular control arms.

Thanks for the compliments on my welds.

six5 (Dave)

Alan's Classic · 03-15-2009, 07:30 AM

Very nice fab work. It's lookin' good.

six5 · 03-15-2009, 06:31 PM

Cut out the frame section between the notches. Rear of frame is sitting on ground with 30" tires. I have 2" before my axle hits the notch...... Looks like I might just be laying frame by mid summer....!!!

Hoser's Girl · 03-16-2009, 10:54 AM

WoW! that is awesome fab work!!! That truck is gonna be bad a$$!

six5 · 03-16-2009, 11:54 AM

Thanks Alan and Hoser for the compliments. I am trying to keep this a simple, clean build. My progress is on hold until I get my bushings for the rear suspension. Hopefully I will have some new updated pictures next weekend.

Twisted Minis · 03-19-2009, 01:32 AM

Nice fab work. Notches are a little long for my taste, but the work looks very good.

six5 · 03-19-2009, 01:48 AM

Thanks for the compliments Twisted. The notches did end up being a little wider than what I needed. I think after I install my wishbone and control arms it will look a little more balanced.

jgh64pkup · 03-19-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by six5

Well I figured I better gusset the notches before I weld them into the frame.

Damn those are welds
all i can say is

WOW

six5 · 03-19-2009, 04:03 PM

JGH thanks for the compliments. I really want to get a TIG so I can lay down some "really" nice beads. But the my new Miller Passport Plus is working for now........

jgh64pkup · 03-19-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by six5

JGH thanks for the compliments. I really want to get a TIG so I can lay down some "really" nice beads. But the my new Miller Passport Plus is working for now........

yeah i would say so
at first i thought they were just beveled edges but then i looked closer i wish i could weld like that
good luck with the project

OARNGESI · 03-19-2009, 10:44 PM

Nice work like your old impala too

six5 · 03-19-2009, 11:48 PM

Oarngesi thanks for the props on the Impala. That car was a blast to drive with a 530 HP/ 585 TQ small block Chevy that had a 4000 stall converter. My 65 truck will be getting a all forged 502 that was supposed to go into the Impala before I sold it. The 502 should be around 650 HP on pump gas....!!!

joe231 · 03-20-2009, 10:38 AM

Holy shnikees!!!
that is gonna be BAAD!

six5 · 03-24-2009, 02:32 AM

You are right Joe...!!!! I am a very big motor guy. The 502 will have a 740 lift roller cam. The "mutha thumper" comp cam.

Take a listen at the small block 350 "mutha thumper" cam..... http://www.compcams.com/Base/MultiMe...tha_Thumpr.wma

Now imagine that cam in my 502 BIG BLOCK....

six5 · 03-24-2009, 02:46 AM

I came across this photo of my 66 Impala that I took for Air Ride Tech. ART had asked me to take some photos of my car to possibly be in their catalog to represent their 65-70 Impala parts. I did not get into the catalog but it was cool that ART had inquired about my car....!!!

six5 · 03-26-2009, 09:26 PM

Hey mods can you delete this double post for me........... Thanks.....

six5 · 03-26-2009, 09:27 PM

Made my lower control arms today.........

SIR · 03-26-2009, 10:02 PM

...welcome from oregon!! looks like you have a handle on your project...nice work...question,are you going to run your truck with 3/4 ton componants or change it out for 1/2 ton componants, again....nice work.

six5 · 03-26-2009, 11:39 PM

Thank you Sir for the compliments......!!!! Staying with the 3/4 front and rear.....

Here are some other projects we are working on right now.......

six5 · 04-05-2009, 12:34 AM

Made my front cross member today. I am still waiting on a few more parts for Suicidedoors. Should be able to pull the truck out of the garage in a few weeks...

scotts62 · 04-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Cool man looks good!

six5 · 04-07-2009, 08:53 PM

I completely welded my front cross member and tack welded it in the frame today. Made my cross member brackets for my control arms. And installed my bushings into the controls. I was able to get the axle brackets for the rear control arms made up today as well.. Should have the rear end done this week.

six5 · 04-11-2009, 01:11 AM

Getting closer on the rear..... I have some gussets for the wishbone, wishbone mount on the front cross member and bag brackets. But I put air to the rear tonight and everything works great....

Twisted Minis · 04-11-2009, 01:22 AM

On your upper wishbone, it would be best to have the two "triangulated" tubes extend as far forward as possible for better stability. Or step up the size of the single tube. Also it looks like you used black pipe. That really isn't meant to be a structural tube. I would probably redo the wishbone, and I would probably use a larger OD tubing.

Also it looks like you used a rod end with no misalignment spacers. You should really have something on that end to allow it to articulate without binding. It will ensure that everything lasts longer.

You probably know this, but with the leverage and height on those bag brackets, they need to be tied together to keep them from bending outward.

six5 · 04-11-2009, 02:05 AM

Thanks Twisted. Wishbone is temporary just for mock up. My steel guy did not have any DOM in stock. Should be here on Monday. But I sure hope I can get the bushings out of the current wishbone...... LOL

Could I remake the wishbone with this setup...... I am limited with space to change the angle......

Can you show me the rod end that I should use? The one I have is the QA1.

And more bracing is coming for the bag brackets. They do go all the way through the frame. I plan on putting gussets on the bag mounts and front cross member. I am also going to tie in the bag mounts to the front cross member.

Thanks for the advice.... I really appreciate you help......

03-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#26
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Tony I am definitely going with air ride up front. I was going to get a P'Built cross member but for the price I think I might just build my own cross member and tubular control arms. Thanks for the compliments on my welds. six5 (Dave) __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

03-15-2009, 07:30 AM	#27
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Very nice fab work. It's lookin' good. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-15-2009, 06:31 PM	#28
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Cut out the frame section between the notches. Rear of frame is sitting on ground with 30" tires. I have 2" before my axle hits the notch...... Looks like I might just be laying frame by mid summer....!!! __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 03-15-2009 at 06:33 PM.

03-16-2009, 10:54 AM	#29
Hoser's Girl Chevy Chica Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico Posts: 94	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... WoW! that is awesome fab work!!! That truck is gonna be bad a$$! __________________ ~La 'Mona' Lisa

03-16-2009, 11:54 AM	#30
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Thanks Alan and Hoser for the compliments. I am trying to keep this a simple, clean build. My progress is on hold until I get my bushings for the rear suspension. Hopefully I will have some new updated pictures next weekend. __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

03-19-2009, 01:32 AM	#31
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Nice fab work. Notches are a little long for my taste, but the work looks very good. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

03-19-2009, 01:48 AM	#32
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Thanks for the compliments Twisted. The notches did end up being a little wider than what I needed. I think after I install my wishbone and control arms it will look a little more balanced. __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

03-19-2009, 04:03 PM	#34
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... JGH thanks for the compliments. I really want to get a TIG so I can lay down some "really" nice beads. But the my new Miller Passport Plus is working for now........ __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

03-19-2009, 10:44 PM	#36
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Nice work like your old impala too __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-19-2009, 11:48 PM	#37
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Oarngesi thanks for the props on the Impala. That car was a blast to drive with a 530 HP/ 585 TQ small block Chevy that had a 4000 stall converter. My 65 truck will be getting a all forged 502 that was supposed to go into the Impala before I sold it. The 502 should be around 650 HP on pump gas....!!! __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

03-20-2009, 10:38 AM	#38
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03-24-2009, 02:32 AM	#39
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... You are right Joe...!!!! I am a very big motor guy. The 502 will have a 740 lift roller cam. The "mutha thumper" comp cam. Take a listen at the small block 350 "mutha thumper" cam..... http://www.compcams.com/Base/MultiMe...tha_Thumpr.wma Now imagine that cam in my 502 BIG BLOCK.... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 03-24-2009 at 02:34 AM. Reason: added link

03-24-2009, 02:46 AM	#40
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... I came across this photo of my 66 Impala that I took for Air Ride Tech. ART had asked me to take some photos of my car to possibly be in their catalog to represent their 65-70 Impala parts. I did not get into the catalog but it was cool that ART had inquired about my car....!!! __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 03-25-2009 at 10:14 PM. Reason: added photo

03-26-2009, 09:26 PM	#41
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Hey mods can you delete this double post for me........... Thanks..... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 03-26-2009 at 09:28 PM. Reason: double post

03-26-2009, 09:27 PM	#42
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Made my lower control arms today......... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302



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03-26-2009, 10:02 PM	#43
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... ...welcome from oregon!! looks like you have a handle on your project...nice work...question,are you going to run your truck with 3/4 ton componants or change it out for 1/2 ton componants, again....nice work. __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

03-26-2009, 11:39 PM	#44
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Thank you Sir for the compliments......!!!! Staying with the 3/4 front and rear..... Here are some other projects we are working on right now....... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

04-05-2009, 12:34 AM	#45
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Made my front cross member today. I am still waiting on a few more parts for Suicidedoors. Should be able to pull the truck out of the garage in a few weeks... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302

04-05-2009, 12:40 PM	#46
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04-07-2009, 08:53 PM	#47
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... I completely welded my front cross member and tack welded it in the frame today. Made my cross member brackets for my control arms. And installed my bushings into the controls. I was able to get the axle brackets for the rear control arms made up today as well.. Should have the rear end done this week. __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 04-07-2009 at 08:56 PM.

04-11-2009, 01:11 AM	#48
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Getting closer on the rear..... I have some gussets for the wishbone, wishbone mount on the front cross member and bag brackets. But I put air to the rear tonight and everything works great.... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 04-11-2009 at 01:14 AM. Reason: added some pictures...

04-11-2009, 01:22 AM	#49
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... On your upper wishbone, it would be best to have the two "triangulated" tubes extend as far forward as possible for better stability. Or step up the size of the single tube. Also it looks like you used black pipe. That really isn't meant to be a structural tube. I would probably redo the wishbone, and I would probably use a larger OD tubing. Also it looks like you used a rod end with no misalignment spacers. You should really have something on that end to allow it to articulate without binding. It will ensure that everything lasts longer. You probably know this, but with the leverage and height on those bag brackets, they need to be tied together to keep them from bending outward. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

04-11-2009, 02:05 AM	#50
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: My Six5 introduction and build.... Thanks Twisted. Wishbone is temporary just for mock up. My steel guy did not have any DOM in stock. Should be here on Monday. But I sure hope I can get the bushings out of the current wishbone...... LOL Could I remake the wishbone with this setup...... I am limited with space to change the angle...... Can you show me the rod end that I should use? The one I have is the QA1. And more bracing is coming for the bag brackets. They do go all the way through the frame. I plan on putting gussets on the bag mounts and front cross member. I am also going to tie in the bag mounts to the front cross member. Thanks for the advice.... I really appreciate you help...... __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 04-11-2009 at 02:07 AM.

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