Finally my build thread is here! Lots of pics!

[flips72]

good work, frame and engine looks great need more pics.

[scotts62]

Awesome!! Going to keep an eye on this one, keep up the good work

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by chillware

Hmm.. well I wanted to weld them because I don't like the gap thats between the bottom of mount and the crossmember.. the new mounts dont seat real flush on the crossmember. It seems like a weak point to me, but maybe im just crazy and overly cautious??

Do you have any pics of how your mounts turned out?

I don't know how yours fit like that, but I had to trim the frame rails a bit for the mounts to sit flush.

[Chevy Fleetside]

after looking at your pictures better. I see you did trim the frame a bit.

[chillware]

sweet, thx for the pics, looks just like mine. they are holding strong for you? .. Unfortunately, on the drivers side I screwed up and measured the wrong section so I took a much larger chunk of metal than I should have to get it right.. got the other side right tho.. someday I'll learn, measure twice, cut once!

[Chevy Fleetside]

The truck is still not on the road.

[chillware]

Got the rear disc brakes on today! Also got the braided lines up front put on..

I got the kit from CPP. I had to do a little grinding on the caliper and bracket to get everything to fit properly. The outside brake pads were waaaaay too tight against the rotors, so I had to grind down the mating surfaces of the calipers and brackets to bring them out a little.. The passenger side is still a little tight, but I think I'm ok with it for now.

[scotts62]

Hey that looks really good!!

[fryer1979]

Nice work so far, and a very clean build.

[Bennydog]

Wow looks So good wish i would have got my frame powdercoated.. Great work so far!

[irish1966]

Looks amazing. Great job. Keep up the good work and the pics.

[chillware]

thx! I'm trying to decide on my next 'big' purchase.. an aluminum fuel tank or a transmission.. guess I gotta get em both tho ... Waiting for money is the absolute hardest part of this build!!

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by chillware

thx! I'm trying to decide on my next 'big' purchase.. an aluminum fuel tank or a transmission.. guess I gotta get em both tho ... Waiting for money is the absolute hardest part of this build!!

I feel you on that one. Should I pay a bill, or buy more parts?

[bubba327]

Sweet!! you are making nice progress. Money would definitely make all our builds go faster.

[jyaughn]

where did you get those trailling arms

[chillware]

Originally Posted by jyaughn

where did you get those trailling arms

I got them from Early Classic Enterprises... I got the trailing arms and the crossmember as a kit..

[kalirodding]

Whats up David? It's Jay. My buddy bought the trans from you. Worked real good too. Your build is looking good. Let me say guys, this build looks amazing up close. A LOT of details everywhere you look. I'll be following.

[basshawk]

Sorry to mention this but i had the same motor to frame brackets and i contimplated cutting my frame to fit them like you did. Anyway i went to cpp in ca and bought new ones and they fit my frame without cuttin.. Also they fit in the forward holes to accomidate the hei distributor.Looks like you allready did the work, so if you would like to see mine let me know or............

nice truck though.


Danny

[chillware]

Originally Posted by basshawk

Sorry to mention this but i had the same motor to frame brackets and i contimplated cutting my frame to fit them like you did. Anyway i went to cpp in ca and bought new ones and they fit my frame without cuttin.. Also they fit in the forward holes to accomidate the hei distributor.Looks like you allready did the work, so if you would like to see mine let me know or............

nice truck though.


Danny

Hey Danny, I would definitely love to see some pics of your motor mounts.. I would have rather not cut the frame had I known about CPP's fitting well... thanks!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by chillware

Hey Danny, I would definitely love to see some pics of your motor mounts.. I would have rather not cut the frame had I known about CPP's fitting well... thanks!

I read the CPP mounts might interfere w/some header configurations so it's worth searching for that info (might have been Alans build thread).

I used the POL mounts on my 68 (sbc, 700r4, Headman 3/4 length headers for a f-body). Fit was good.... My buddy has them now on his 72 Blazer & we did have to trim the rails slightly.

[basshawk]

Originally Posted by chillware

Hey Danny, I would definitely love to see some pics of your motor mounts.. I would have rather not cut the frame had I known about CPP's fitting well... thanks!

I have not mounted my motor yet but ill throw you some pics tomorrow then some after i install the motor.
Danny

[chillware]

Alright well I just found a good deal on eBay for a set of the CPP engine mounts, so I bought them. I will compare the two sets and see the pros/cons of each and which I'll end up going with and let you guys know..

Good point about the headers too, I'll make sure I watch out for that..

[chillware]

Got my CPP Fuel tank in today! I'm gonna try to install it either on Sunday or Monday. Good times! .. Got a good deal on it too, got almost $75 savings on it via eBay and Bing Cashback

[chillware]

I also went ahead and picked up some CPP motor mounts to see how they compared to the POL ones I currently have installed.. So far they looks A LOT better, stronger and more heavy duty. I think I'm going to paint them black and replaced the POL mounts this weekend too.. .. I wished I hadn't notched the frame for the POL mounts as these will fit fine with out nothing, UGH! Oh well, they are small notches, but still.. UGH!

[chillware]

Powder coated engine mounts and fuel tank black .. looks sexy!