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SCOTI · 11-28-2010, 02:43 AM

A-arms installed (temporarily).
Bags installed.
Spindles installed.
Calipers mounted.
Shocks mounted.
Brake lines (flex lines) routed.
Rear housing cleaned & shot w/a quick coat o' color.
Rear housing in place.
Truck arms bolted up & snugged to the rear housing.
Rear bags installed.

Got alot done, but a bunch of it is just 'connected' (not finished) which is frustrating. I couldn't tighten the rear u-bolts (didn't have the right size wrench), still need the front a-arm bushing washers, & still need the rotors painted. The parts house was supposed to have my HD brake parts (shoes, wheel cylinders, & spring kit) but only got the shoes.

I'm spent . . .....

Jonboy · 11-28-2010, 10:03 AM

Right on!

**67cheby** · 11-28-2010, 11:42 AM

great progress

n2billet · 11-28-2010, 12:02 PM

All this and still no pictures.....................

**kev2809** · 11-28-2010, 12:22 PM

^^^ lol

progress is progress man, your doin some nice detailed work!

......now post some pics

SCOTI · 11-28-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

All this and still no pictures.....................

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Originally Posted by kev2809

^^^ lol

progress is progress man, your doin some nice detailed work!

......now post some pics

Crappy lighting, parts, steel, tools, & other various equipment in the way of decent pics. My hope was to roll it out for some pics in the sun....

Edit: I added these cell pics I took mid day to send to Matt. He also took a couple of pics from his phone which are typically very decent. I'm waiting for them to upload to my e-mail & I'll post them up once they do....

**N2TRUX** · 11-29-2010, 10:38 AM

Progress looks good Scot. Crappy pics, set backs, and all aside it still looks much better than a bare frame.

**67cheby** · 11-29-2010, 11:24 AM

looks sweet did you have the billet brake line clamps made or is it something you can buy, they look great !!

SCOTI · 11-29-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

looks sweet did you have the billet brake line clamps made or is it something you can buy, they look great !!

Had some made after ordering in something similar (but different size). **Edited w/the pics Matt took.

SCOTI · 12-02-2010, 12:26 AM

Truck arms tight w/pinion shims installed. Prob will swap the 3° shims for the 2.5° set.

Got the correct 'front' truck arm bolts & nylock nuts. The one's previously installed were coarse thread & barely long enough. I swapped them for some longer, fine thread bolts (I used fine thread on the TA mounts too).

I got new upper a-arm nuts & got them installed. I decided to just clean & paint the existing OE washers & run them. It's not 100% tight but snugged down (waiting to set it on the ground under weight before final tightening). I then went to snug up the lower a-arm hardware & realized the bushing 'sleeves' were too long. A quick text to Mr. Porter confirmed they're trim to fit so I took care of that.

I didn't have the correct upper shock bolts (too short) so I got longer ones & swapped them in place. Other than that, trips to Fastenall & Lowes to swap some 'un-used' hardware for different stuff I will use.

I've been moving the rear HD drum set-up in & out of the truck hoping to have enough time to get them in color & swapped into place but haven't had enough time yet. Need to get the front rotors in color as well so they can be installed . ....

**67cheby** · 12-02-2010, 10:17 AM

the new pics look super nice , very detailed nice work !!

72BlckButy · 12-02-2010, 03:33 PM

Lookin' good SCOTI!

SCOTI · 12-03-2010, 01:06 AM

Today I took one step back, then two forward....

A week or so ago, I had managed to scratch one of the spindles when mocking the spindle/caliper in place. It had been about 3-4 days since I had painted it so I didn't hesitate to grab the rattle can for a little touch-up. The result was the previous paint under the 'fresh' paint started bubbling up bad.

Per manufacturer (VHT) recommendations, I had to let it cure for @ least 7-days before fixing the fix. Ten days later (today), I cut down the problem area w/some 320 dry paper, wiped it w/degreaser, & re-shot some color. Everything went on nice & smooth this time. You'd have a hard time figuring out where the 'repair' was (not that it can even be seen

).

While that was going on, I covered up the other spindle & used it as a turn-table to paint the new replacement rotors. While everything was drying, I swapped the last 2 lower a-arm sleeves into place. Now all 4 bushings are 'snug' & waiting for the chassis to be on the ground for final torqing.

I re-assembled the spindles to the control arms & went to install the rotors only to realize I no longer had the spindle nut hardware. After yet another trip to the parts store, the spindles/calipers/rotors are joined.

I wanted to throw the wheels on for a lil' look but . . ...... no lug nuts. Lug nuts are in the dually now. Getting closer though....

n2billet · 12-03-2010, 07:00 AM

DANG!!!! I'm about to tear up........looks really good Scot.

darkhorse970 · 12-03-2010, 07:44 AM

Chassis looks great Scot! I love the look of fresh black paint and new hardware!

joe231 · 12-03-2010, 08:03 AM

WOW!
nice work!!!
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-03-2010, 08:47 AM

Damn she is looking good... Cant wait to see some rollers on her.

**N2TRUX** · 12-03-2010, 09:27 AM

Wooohooo! Now thats some nice looking parts. No longer piled in the corner, but actually making a truck frame.

I really like that billet hose clamp. Wish I ahd a piar of them...

ksbrktracer · 12-03-2010, 09:34 AM

Man that thing is starting to look good .....!

Jonboy · 12-03-2010, 09:50 AM

It's really coming along well, Scot. Those rallies are going to be awesome on there!

SCOTI · 12-03-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

It's really coming along well, Scot. Those rallies are going to be awesome on there!

No Ralleys on this one....

SCOTI · 12-03-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

DANG!!!! I'm about to tear up........looks really good Scot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Chassis looks great Scot! I love the look of fresh black paint and new hardware!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

WOW!
nice work!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn she is looking good...

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Wooohooo! Now thats some nice looking parts. No longer piled in the corner, but actually making a truck frame.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Man that thing is starting to look good .....!

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

It's really coming along well, Scot.

Thanks guys!

**67cheby** · 12-03-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Wooohooo! Now thats some nice looking parts. No longer piled in the corner, but actually making a truck frame.

I really like that billet hose clamp. Wish I ahd a piar of them...

that would make two of us... I WONDER.......what the chance are of a guy like me and a clamp like, getting together would be???

SCOTI · 12-03-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

that would make two of us... I WONDER.......what the chance are of a guy like me and a clamp like, getting together would be???

The guy that made them is the next door neighbor of my buddy (Detroit Customs). He's semi-retired & likes this kind of stuff. I wanted to do a run of 50 (25 sets) but needed to make sure they worked before asking to have more made.

If it happens, I'll let you guys know.

**67cheby** · 12-03-2010, 10:38 AM

.........So what your saying is THERE IS A CHANCE ?? (DUMB AND DUMBER)

11-28-2010, 02:43 AM	#476
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: Project: Recycle A-arms installed (temporarily). Bags installed. Spindles installed. Calipers mounted. Shocks mounted. Brake lines (flex lines) routed. Rear housing cleaned & shot w/a quick coat o' color. Rear housing in place. Truck arms bolted up & snugged to the rear housing. Rear bags installed. Got alot done, but a bunch of it is just 'connected' (not finished) which is frustrating. I couldn't tighten the rear u-bolts (didn't have the right size wrench), still need the front a-arm bushing washers, & still need the rotors painted. The parts house was supposed to have my HD brake parts (shoes, wheel cylinders, & spring kit) but only got the shoes. I'm spent . . ..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-28-2010, 10:03 AM	#477
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project: Recycle Right on! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-28-2010, 11:42 AM	#478
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Recycle great progress __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-28-2010, 12:02 PM	#479
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Recycle All this and still no pictures..................... __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

11-28-2010, 12:22 PM	#480
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project: Recycle ^^^ lol progress is progress man, your doin some nice detailed work! ......now post some pics __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-29-2010, 10:38 AM	#482
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project: Recycle Progress looks good Scot. Crappy pics, set backs, and all aside it still looks much better than a bare frame. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-29-2010, 11:24 AM	#483
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Recycle looks sweet did you have the billet brake line clamps made or is it something you can buy, they look great !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-02-2010, 12:26 AM	#485
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: Project: Recycle Truck arms tight w/pinion shims installed. Prob will swap the 3° shims for the 2.5° set. Got the correct 'front' truck arm bolts & nylock nuts. The one's previously installed were coarse thread & barely long enough. I swapped them for some longer, fine thread bolts (I used fine thread on the TA mounts too). I got new upper a-arm nuts & got them installed. I decided to just clean & paint the existing OE washers & run them. It's not 100% tight but snugged down (waiting to set it on the ground under weight before final tightening). I then went to snug up the lower a-arm hardware & realized the bushing 'sleeves' were too long. A quick text to Mr. Porter confirmed they're trim to fit so I took care of that. I didn't have the correct upper shock bolts (too short) so I got longer ones & swapped them in place. Other than that, trips to Fastenall & Lowes to swap some 'un-used' hardware for different stuff I will use. I've been moving the rear HD drum set-up in & out of the truck hoping to have enough time to get them in color & swapped into place but haven't had enough time yet. Need to get the front rotors in color as well so they can be installed . .... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 12-02-2010 at 12:28 AM.

12-02-2010, 10:17 AM	#486
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Recycle the new pics look super nice , very detailed nice work !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-02-2010, 03:33 PM	#487
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Recycle Lookin' good SCOTI! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-03-2010, 01:06 AM	#488
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: Project: Recycle Today I took one step back, then two forward.... A week or so ago, I had managed to scratch one of the spindles when mocking the spindle/caliper in place. It had been about 3-4 days since I had painted it so I didn't hesitate to grab the rattle can for a little touch-up. The result was the previous paint under the 'fresh' paint started bubbling up bad. Per manufacturer (VHT) recommendations, I had to let it cure for @ least 7-days before fixing the fix. Ten days later (today), I cut down the problem area w/some 320 dry paper, wiped it w/degreaser, & re-shot some color. Everything went on nice & smooth this time. You'd have a hard time figuring out where the 'repair' was (not that it can even be seen ). While that was going on, I covered up the other spindle & used it as a turn-table to paint the new replacement rotors. While everything was drying, I swapped the last 2 lower a-arm sleeves into place. Now all 4 bushings are 'snug' & waiting for the chassis to be on the ground for final torqing. I re-assembled the spindles to the control arms & went to install the rotors only to realize I no longer had the spindle nut hardware. After yet another trip to the parts store, the spindles/calipers/rotors are joined. I wanted to throw the wheels on for a lil' look but . . ...... no lug nuts. Lug nuts are in the dually now. Getting closer though.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 12-03-2010 at 01:07 AM.

12-03-2010, 07:00 AM	#489
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Recycle DANG!!!! I'm about to tear up........looks really good Scot. __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

12-03-2010, 07:44 AM	#490
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Project: Recycle Chassis looks great Scot! I love the look of fresh black paint and new hardware! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-03-2010, 08:03 AM	#491
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project: Recycle WOW! nice work!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-03-2010, 08:47 AM	#492
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12-03-2010, 09:27 AM	#493
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project: Recycle Wooohooo! Now thats some nice looking parts. No longer piled in the corner, but actually making a truck frame. I really like that billet hose clamp. Wish I ahd a piar of them... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-03-2010, 09:34 AM	#494
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Project: Recycle Man that thing is starting to look good .....!

12-03-2010, 09:50 AM	#495
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project: Recycle It's really coming along well, Scot. Those rallies are going to be awesome on there! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-03-2010, 10:38 AM	#500
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Recycle .........So what your saying is THERE IS A CHANCE ?? (DUMB AND DUMBER) __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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