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vet57air · 09-03-2019, 09:10 PM

Make it real low they said, it will be cool they said....Urg!

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Was going to flatten the firewall anyway.

SkinnyG · 09-03-2019, 11:51 PM

Is the engine being set back more than usual, or is it just a height issue?

vet57air · 09-04-2019, 11:05 AM

The engine may have slighty more setback than stock, but the issue is when you go this low all the suspension goes up in the frame, mounting the engine that much higher. Running 28 and 29 inch diameter tires doesn't help and that 8L90 tranny is huge. The steering rack is determining where the engine will sit. From where the engine sits now I could go forward or back an inch or 2.

vet57air · 10-06-2019, 08:15 PM

Turned my big hump into a super hump. Needed the extra room for the 8L90 and driveline angles. Starting to make a firewall.
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88Stanger · 10-07-2019, 09:49 AM

Its fun to watch your dream ride be built. lol
Awesome build! Love the whole plan, excited to see the updates.

SCOTI · 10-07-2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vet57air

Turned my big hump into a super hump. Needed the extra room for the 8L90 and driveline angles. Starting to make a firewall.

Looks like you had to raise the tunnel about 2"?

vet57air · 10-07-2019, 12:20 PM

Close 2.5"

vet57air · 10-20-2019, 08:25 PM

Firewall is done. Won't see much of it because of the larger inner fenders.
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vet57air · 02-23-2020, 11:18 AM

Making some progress
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Exhaust

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Exhaust exit

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Finally got my wheels. Shown at ride height

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88Stanger · 02-23-2020, 11:43 AM

Damn, what a work of art that frame is. nice work

0ldSoul · 03-01-2020, 08:59 PM

Wow, that exhaust is killer! Nice work!!

I love the idea, definitely haven't seen that before.. but won't the exhaust heat damage the chrome on the bumper?

vet57air · 03-02-2020, 01:25 PM

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Wow, that exhaust is killer! Nice work!!

I love the idea, definitely haven't seen that before.. but won't the exhaust heat damage the chrome on the bumper?

It will not damage the chrome. I have done this before on a 57 Chevy where I had the exhaust come out where the optional backup lights are with no issues.

vet57air · 03-02-2020, 01:30 PM

Love it when things work out. The A/C evaporator fit with no issues with the fire wall mods

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vet57air · 03-02-2020, 01:34 PM

I used vintage air's condenser for a C10 as it fits inside the rad support to give more room for the radiator.
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vet57air · 03-18-2020, 10:39 PM

Intercooler tank fits
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0ldSoul · 03-18-2020, 11:25 PM

Awesome!

**Android04** · 03-19-2020, 08:42 AM

Looks killer!

19SIKtySix · 03-19-2020, 03:31 PM

This thing is a beauty, I love all the killer metal work.

Can't wait to see more progress on your build!

vet57air · 03-20-2020, 11:41 AM

I have my 325/35/22 tires in place. They are pretty big at 31" tall. Pictured is the min clearance I could get away with, about 3/8". Should have a bit more maybe. I don't really like the way they look from the outside. To far in. Thinking I will cut the box side flange back, to bring the tire farther out. Anyone do this? I'm thinking I would cut back to 1/4" and weld some 1/4 x 1/2 FB along the seam to make up for lost strength. I could then move the tire out another 1" or so and end up with 1/2- 5/8" clearance
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SCOTI · 03-20-2020, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vet57air

I have my 325/35/22 tires in place. They are pretty big at 31" tall. Pictured is the min clearance I could get away with, about 3/8". Should have a bit more maybe. I don't really like the way they look from the outside. To far in. Thinking I will cut the box side flange back, to bring the tire farther out. Anyone do this? I'm thinking I would cut back to 1/4" and weld some 1/4 x 1/2 FB along the seam to make up for lost strength. I could then move the tire out another 1" or so and end up with 1/2- 5/8" clearance

That's about spot on where mine is & I share the same concern of it being tucked too much. The issue w/trimming the inner bedside flange is you can't trim much (maybe .675?). Even @ that, I would want to reinforce it somehow. I am still contemplating possibilities....

What wheel widths did you ultimately purchase?

vet57air · 03-20-2020, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's about spot on where mine is & I share the same concern of it being tucked too much. The issue w/trimming the inner bedside flange is you can't trim much (maybe .675?). Even @ that, I would want to reinforce it somehow. I am still contemplating possibilities....

What wheel widths did you ultimately purchase?

Front wheels are 9" with a 255/35/22. Turns lock to lock no issues at ride height (coil overs). Rears are 12" 325/35/22

vet57air · 03-20-2020, 09:43 PM

Put it on the ground today and rolled it out. The rear tire looks better sitting on the ground.
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vet57air · 04-01-2020, 08:14 PM

Most of the fab. is done. Starting to take apart to paint. These are the nine pieces that make up my exhaust.
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SCOTI · 04-02-2020, 07:02 PM

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Put it on the ground today and rolled it out. The rear tire looks better sitting on the ground.

Love it. Stance = nailed.

vet57air · 04-04-2020, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vet57air

I have my 325/35/22 tires in place. They are pretty big at 31" tall. Pictured is the min clearance I could get away with, about 3/8". Should have a bit more maybe. I don't really like the way they look from the outside. To far in. Thinking I will cut the box side flange back, to bring the tire farther out. Anyone do this? I'm thinking I would cut back to 1/4" and weld some 1/4 x 1/2 FB along the seam to make up for lost strength. I could then move the tire out another 1" or so and end up with 1/2- 5/8" clearance
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So this what I did for tire clearance. I cut 5/8" out and left 1/2". I then welded some 3/16" x 1/2" FB on top for added strength. By leaving the 1/2" I didn't cut through any spot welds. The braces then had to be lengthened and welded. Seems like a lot of work but if you have a large wheel and tire (31" tall) at this ride height you need all the room you can get.
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09-03-2019, 09:10 PM	#26
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Make it real low they said, it will be cool they said....Urg! Was going to flatten the firewall anyway.

09-03-2019, 11:51 PM	#27
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,273	Re: Cgt project Is the engine being set back more than usual, or is it just a height issue? __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

09-04-2019, 11:05 AM	#28
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project The engine may have slighty more setback than stock, but the issue is when you go this low all the suspension goes up in the frame, mounting the engine that much higher. Running 28 and 29 inch diameter tires doesn't help and that 8L90 tranny is huge. The steering rack is determining where the engine will sit. From where the engine sits now I could go forward or back an inch or 2. Last edited by vet57air; 09-04-2019 at 11:10 AM.

10-06-2019, 08:15 PM	#29
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Turned my big hump into a super hump. Needed the extra room for the 8L90 and driveline angles. Starting to make a firewall. [ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

10-07-2019, 09:49 AM	#30
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Cgt project Its fun to watch your dream ride be built. lol Awesome build! Love the whole plan, excited to see the updates.

10-07-2019, 12:20 PM	#32
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Close 2.5"

10-20-2019, 08:25 PM	#33
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Firewall is done. Won't see much of it because of the larger inner fenders.

02-23-2020, 11:18 AM	#34
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Making some progress Exhaust Exhaust exit Finally got my wheels. Shown at ride height

02-23-2020, 11:43 AM	#35
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Cgt project Damn, what a work of art that frame is. nice work

03-01-2020, 08:59 PM	#36
0ldSoul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Upper Left USA Posts: 83	Re: Cgt project Wow, that exhaust is killer! Nice work!! I love the idea, definitely haven't seen that before.. but won't the exhaust heat damage the chrome on the bumper?

03-02-2020, 01:30 PM	#38
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Love it when things work out. The A/C evaporator fit with no issues with the fire wall mods

03-02-2020, 01:34 PM	#39
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project I used vintage air's condenser for a C10 as it fits inside the rad support to give more room for the radiator.

03-18-2020, 10:39 PM	#40
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Intercooler tank fits

03-18-2020, 11:25 PM	#41
0ldSoul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Upper Left USA Posts: 83	Re: Cgt project Awesome!

03-19-2020, 08:42 AM	#42
Android04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 380	Re: Cgt project Looks killer!



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03-19-2020, 03:31 PM	#43
19SIKtySix Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 119	Re: Cgt project This thing is a beauty, I love all the killer metal work. Can't wait to see more progress on your build! __________________ Chuck Instagram: c_lo_garage Check out my 1966 C10 project "El Viejito" here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674614

03-20-2020, 11:41 AM	#44
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project I have my 325/35/22 tires in place. They are pretty big at 31" tall. Pictured is the min clearance I could get away with, about 3/8". Should have a bit more maybe. I don't really like the way they look from the outside. To far in. Thinking I will cut the box side flange back, to bring the tire farther out. Anyone do this? I'm thinking I would cut back to 1/4" and weld some 1/4 x 1/2 FB along the seam to make up for lost strength. I could then move the tire out another 1" or so and end up with 1/2- 5/8" clearance

03-20-2020, 09:43 PM	#47
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Put it on the ground today and rolled it out. The rear tire looks better sitting on the ground. [ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

04-01-2020, 08:14 PM	#48
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	Re: Cgt project Most of the fab. is done. Starting to take apart to paint. These are the nine pieces that make up my exhaust.

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