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**MT65** · 07-07-2021, 07:45 AM

That is perfect, now drive the wheels off it and enjoy it…..

66C10LB · 07-07-2021, 08:17 AM

Having a bit of sidewall height looks great. It gives the truck a hint of historical originality.

88Stanger · 07-07-2021, 10:27 AM

Very classy and nice, i like it! Beautful truck

aggie91 · 07-07-2021, 01:59 PM

Truck looks amazing, Well Done Master Chief!

Hope to see it out someday. Do you ever go up to the Hill Country Swap meet in Fredericksburg? It is the weekend of July 23-25th this year. I plan on having a spot to sell some stuff and possibly buy other stuff...LOL.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-07-2021, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 66C10LB

Having a bit of sidewall height looks great. It gives the truck a hint of historical originality.

Thank you, did it more for driving. But I like that thought.

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Originally Posted by MT65

That is perfect, now drive the wheels off it and enjoy it…..

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 88Stanger

Very classy and nice, i like it! Beautful truck

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Truck looks amazing, Well Done Master Chief!

Hope to see it out someday. Do you ever go up to the Hill Country Swap meet in Fredericksburg? It is the weekend of July 23-25th this year. I plan on having a spot to sell some stuff and possibly buy other stuff...LOL.

Thanks for that. No to tell you the truth I have never been to Fredericksburg.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-08-2021, 12:40 PM

I took it out on Wortham bend today, it's a 65MPH road. Drove up and down to get a feel. Need an alignment, that happens Monday AM at China Spring Collision. The trans shifts just like advertised by Lonie at Extreme Transmissions, easy when your easy, put your foot in it and it's around 3-3500 RPM nice and firm Couldn't ask for more.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-09-2021, 06:27 AM

I tried to do a scrub line check on the rear so I laid some tape on the cement ran the rear tire over the end and pulled it over to the other side rim tight to see. Darn tape twisted but it's clear as far as a scrub line. I know the fronts clear as I had that moment previously.

joesscamaro · 07-09-2021, 08:29 AM

I’m missing something. What is the purpose of the scrub line test?

SCOTI · 07-09-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

I’m missing something. What is the purpose of the scrub line test?

To know if in the event of a tire failure there is no anchor point below the lip of the wheel that can make contact w/the roads surface.

Certain methods of lowering alter the scrub-line so when making changes you need to be aware.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-09-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

I’m missing something. What is the purpose of the scrub line test?

If you loose a tire on a wheel - to see if your framework or suspension will not hit the pavement.
https://www.steffysgarage.com/downlo...line-chart.pdf

350TacoZilla · 07-09-2021, 01:07 PM

Having lost a wheel before I can get the idea here, problem is it looks like your ok if the tire goes flat and peels off rim but if studs fail (or someone steals your lug nuts like what happened to me) then the shock mount\U-bolt is going to become your skidplate.

SCOTI · 07-09-2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

Having lost a wheel before I can get the idea here, problem is it looks like your ok if the tire goes flat and peels off rim but if studs fail (or someone steals your lug nuts like what happened to me) then the shock mount\U-bolt is going to become your skidplate.

You can plan for only so much.

One doesn't expect to lose the entire assembly & I don't think you can prevent something else under the chassis from becoming 'next in line' unless you build it for that failure.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-09-2021, 03:22 PM

Anyway, that's what a scrubline is and I'm looking good in that regard. So I'm happy about that.

lunatic1968 · 07-11-2021, 02:30 PM

Good information, thanks.

350TacoZilla · 07-12-2021, 01:06 AM

For sure man, I dont think many people will ever have a situation where the whole assembly comes off.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-12-2021, 05:33 AM

Since you could see the long ends of the U-Bolts through my wheels , I trimmed them down with a 4.5" cutting wheel and painted the ends. Looks much better now.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-12-2021, 06:03 PM

So here is a pic from the rear to the front under the truck. Wonder if they make shock mounts that sit higher? Maybe I could swap them, but then I'd have to trim them. Probably just overthinking it in that regard.

SCOTI · 07-12-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

So here is a pic from the rear to the front under the truck. Wonder if they make shock mounts that sit higher? Maybe I could swap them, but then I'd have to trim them. Probably just overthinking it in that regard.

Originally they were flipped vs. how they are oriented now. Thats one of the first low buck mods (flip the lowers upside-down & re-locating the upper mount position).

roll_the_dice · 07-12-2021, 08:47 PM

I just caught up on your thread...dude! Love your truck! Great job!

**The Rocknrod** · 07-13-2021, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Originally they were flipped vs. how they are oriented now. Thats one of the first low buck mods (flip the lowers upside-down & re-locating the upper mount position).

Theyre POL mounts, I had the originals when I got the truck.

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I just caught up on your thread...dude! Love your truck! Great job!

Thank you.

SCOTI · 07-13-2021, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Theyre POL mounts, I had the originals when I got the truck.

Thank you.

I assumed they were aftermarket based off of their shape. The pre-67 lower brackets are beefier than the 67-72 brackets. That being said, you make some that keep the bottom of the shock flush w/the bottom of the T/A hardware if you're concerned.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-14-2021, 11:29 AM

Getting the alignment at China Spring Collision this morning.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-19-2021, 03:15 PM

Did the front scrub line also.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-21-2021, 06:05 PM

I just checked and it's been six years since I started this build. The pinstriper came by today to put the cherry on the cake.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-22-2021, 07:53 AM

Some of the finished product, didn't want to overdo it. Haven't wiped the sweat and hand prints off yet but you get idea.

07-07-2021, 07:45 AM	#501
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: New 64 Stepper Project That is perfect, now drive the wheels off it and enjoy it…..

07-07-2021, 08:17 AM	#502
66C10LB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 204	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Having a bit of sidewall height looks great. It gives the truck a hint of historical originality.

07-07-2021, 10:27 AM	#503
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Very classy and nice, i like it! Beautful truck __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

07-07-2021, 01:59 PM	#504
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Truck looks amazing, Well Done Master Chief! Hope to see it out someday. Do you ever go up to the Hill Country Swap meet in Fredericksburg? It is the weekend of July 23-25th this year. I plan on having a spot to sell some stuff and possibly buy other stuff...LOL. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

07-08-2021, 12:40 PM	#506
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I took it out on Wortham bend today, it's a 65MPH road. Drove up and down to get a feel. Need an alignment, that happens Monday AM at China Spring Collision. The trans shifts just like advertised by Lonie at Extreme Transmissions, easy when your easy, put your foot in it and it's around 3-3500 RPM nice and firm Couldn't ask for more. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-09-2021, 06:27 AM	#507
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I tried to do a scrub line check on the rear so I laid some tape on the cement ran the rear tire over the end and pulled it over to the other side rim tight to see. Darn tape twisted but it's clear as far as a scrub line. I know the fronts clear as I had that moment previously. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-09-2021, 08:29 AM	#508
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 638	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I’m missing something. What is the purpose of the scrub line test?

07-09-2021, 01:07 PM	#511
350TacoZilla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hancock Md Posts: 410	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Having lost a wheel before I can get the idea here, problem is it looks like your ok if the tire goes flat and peels off rim but if studs fail (or someone steals your lug nuts like what happened to me) then the shock mount\U-bolt is going to become your skidplate.

07-09-2021, 03:22 PM	#513
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Anyway, that's what a scrubline is and I'm looking good in that regard. So I'm happy about that. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-11-2021, 02:30 PM	#514
lunatic1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton, tn Posts: 177	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Good information, thanks.

07-12-2021, 01:06 AM	#515
350TacoZilla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hancock Md Posts: 410	Re: New 64 Stepper Project For sure man, I dont think many people will ever have a situation where the whole assembly comes off.

07-12-2021, 05:33 AM	#516
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Since you could see the long ends of the U-Bolts through my wheels , I trimmed them down with a 4.5" cutting wheel and painted the ends. Looks much better now. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-12-2021, 06:03 PM	#517
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project So here is a pic from the rear to the front under the truck. Wonder if they make shock mounts that sit higher? Maybe I could swap them, but then I'd have to trim them. Probably just overthinking it in that regard. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 07-19-2021 at 03:13 PM.

07-12-2021, 08:47 PM	#519
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I just caught up on your thread...dude! Love your truck! Great job! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

07-14-2021, 11:29 AM	#522
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Getting the alignment at China Spring Collision this morning. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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07-19-2021, 03:15 PM	#523
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Did the front scrub line also. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-21-2021, 06:05 PM	#524
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I just checked and it's been six years since I started this build. The pinstriper came by today to put the cherry on the cake. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-22-2021, 07:53 AM	#525
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Some of the finished product, didn't want to overdo it. Haven't wiped the sweat and hand prints off yet but you get idea. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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