Saddle up 66 c10

[chevy.c10]

Have been working pretty hard lately, and have been sharpening up my welding skills, never really welded anything until now so it might look a little sloppy now but I have to learn somehow, plus dad bought me a new grinder so I can make it look nice either way. Here is the progress I have made so far, one side almost ready for rockers and the other I still have to start on.

[Palf70Step]

Yes. You may also want to look at relocating the shock mounts. I am not sure at what drop, but I think you will also need to go with an adjustable panhard bar.

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Yes. You may also want to look at relocating the shock mounts. I am not sure at what drop, but I think you will also need to go with an adjustable panhard bar.

Everything looks like its gonna line up fine as of where the shocks mount, and my panhard bar bolted up just fine so i'm not sure why I would need an adjustable one?

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by chevy.c10

Everything looks like its gonna line up fine as of where the shocks mount, and my panhard bar bolted up just fine so i'm not sure why I would need an adjustable one?

Shocks will bolt up fine, but the loose alot of their damping ability since they will be at a sharper angle (rear especially).

The adjustable track bar is to keep the axle centered side to side with the frame during the movement process. With lower trucks it tends to move it toward the passenger side more, than staying centered.

I think with 4" drop you are OK, but anymore most places recommended the adjustable track bar.

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Shocks will bolt up fine, but the loose alot of their damping ability since they will be at a sharper angle (rear especially).

The adjustable track bar is to keep the axle centered side to side with the frame during the movement process. With lower trucks it tends to move it toward the passenger side more, than staying centered.

I think with 4" drop you are OK, but anymore most places recommended the adjustable track bar.

Good info, I appreciate your input, so what would I have to do? Your saying I would have to relocate shock mounts more towards the cab to decrease the angle to increase the damping ability?

[Palf70Step]

Basically, it is my understanding to get them more upright. It also allows you to use a more stock length shock, which gives you a longer range the shock can run thru. The shock absorbs/compresses better when it is more vertical. I am not an engineer, so hopefully that makes sense.

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Basically, it is my understanding to get them more upright. It also allows you to use a more stock length shock, which gives you a longer range the shock can run thru. The shock absorbs/compresses better when it is more vertical. I am not an engineer, so hopefully that makes sense.

That makes sense, thanks for your input!!

[chevy.c10]

Well got the passenger side rocker tacked into place still have some massaging to do but its coming along, also picked up a t5 transmission and another 5 speed from an s-10 was thrown in the deal.

[62stepside longbox]

Nice work on the metal. That trans from the s10 is a nv3500. Both the t5 and nv3500 will work. The mods you will have to do are put in a different clutch or a different input shaft so the splines match and most likely have to trim the pilot tip. If you have a low hump you will have to change it to high hump and will have to cut a new hole for the shifter. Your driveshaft will have to be shortened and it's a good idea to add a trans mount/crossmember.

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Nice work on the metal. That trans from the s10 is a nv3500. Both the t5 and nv3500 will work. The mods you will have to do are put in a different clutch or a different input shaft so the splines match and most likely have to trim the pilot tip. If you have a low hump you will have to change it to high hump and will have to cut a new hole for the shifter. Your driveshaft will have to be shortened and it's a good idea to add a trans mount/crossmember.

I knew most of that except how did you know that it's and nv3500? And would that be the way to go if it were a real nv3500?

[northern 85]

Wow you have been busy!!! Nice work!!!

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by northern 85

Wow you have been busy!!! Nice work!!!

Thanks! Ive been trying to get a lot done lately.

[chevy.c10]

Got the whole cab scuffed and ready to spray some 2k. Also drilled the holes for the trim in the doors. It went okay you can see I used masking tape and cut out the holes individually with a sharp razor and then I transferred the sheet of tape to the other door and started drilling. Had a few chips but nothing I cant fix.

[chevy.c10]

Got some epoxy and some 2k sprayed. Also started blocking out my doors.

[chevy.c10]

Recently bought a Borg Warner t56 that came out of a 97 Firebird with 47,000 miles on it. It came with the slave cylinder, clutch disc and pressure plate. The problem I ran into while trying to make it work was the shift was to far back towards the seat. As you can see below you can see the mechanism I made. I used a different "ball and socket" and I had from a t5 that had the same bolt pattern ad the front inspection cover on the t56 so I bolted it on there and attached them together and here we go.

[The Rocknrod]

That shifter set up is awesome.

[YellowPatina65]

Just browsed your build...You are doing AWESOME work and have a really cool truck...short wheelbase AND big back window...very cool truck!!!!

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by YellowPatina65

Just browsed your build...You are doing AWESOME work and have a really cool truck...short wheelbase AND big back window...very cool truck!!!!

I appreciate it! I worked really hard to get it and now i'm working even harder to make it as nice as I can.

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

That shifter set up is awesome.

It took a little thinking but I think it came out well. I'm considering painting it.

[step65]

Truck is looking great. I copied what I found here for the rear shock mounting worked out perfect for me. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451200

I had 4 inch drop but changed to 3" shocks work well for both drops.

[chevy.c10]

Originally Posted by step65

Truck is looking great. I copied what I found here for the rear shock mounting worked out perfect for me. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451200

I had 4 inch drop but changed to 3" shocks work well for both drops.

I did 4 inches of drop in the rear and 2 in the front. Somebody on the forum here told me i'd be okay with the factory shock location. Is there any truth to that? I looked at the link to the other thread you posted but i'm still unsure.

[chevy.c10]

Since the driveshaft was hitting the cross member that was attached to the trailing arms I had to do something. At first I was gonna shorten the trailing arms and move the cross member back but I decided not to and my dad thought of a better solution. We cut the top out and used to two pieces of steel to reinforce the cross member.

[step65]

I heard it will work as well just the angle is not correct and the dampening will be effected. I opted to make the brackets it was like 13 bucks for the steel. I also changed out the cross member because the drive shaft would have hit. I think CPP and McCaughy both make one. Page one of following link shows what I did. You are doing great work can’t wait to see your finished truck.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593129

[chevy.c10]

Haven't been posted as much as i'd like but here is some of the progress i've been making. I picked up some brand new seats from a 2017 equinox and got them mocked up and mounted today before I took them back out. I also got the engine and transmission set in the truck and I bought a new master cylinder from wilwood since the t56 runs a hydraulic clutch. The stock one could have been used but I would have spent hours making a bracket and everything so I did something a little easier. Lastly i've been working on getting the kick panels close to where im happy with them. I dont think I posted pictures but I sprayed the whole front end in a coat a single stage black to see if my body work was coming out nicely and it helped me find a few spots needing attention and ive fixed the areas that needed the attention which moves me to needing to sand down everything again with 600 and it will be ready to paint. After I do that ill move on to the bed to start the major body work.

[chevy.c10]

I also am looking for a borg warner t56 dust cover. I read that GM discontinued them and cant seem to locate any.