maxxy's 81 bagged c10 build

[primrrd]

[QUOTE=maxxxy;4115624]On the shaved doors and poppers, I know a lot about them and how they work but I I don't know about the emergency manual unlock. How does that work? Where do you hide it?

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Maxxy, the typical emergency release is a sheilded cable that hooks to the
release inside the door, and is routed thru the door jamb into the wheel well or some other inconspicous place for a manual release. A lot of the kits I see for solenoids actually come with one, or you are able to purchase one. But they are easy to rig.
Ive see folks use a universal choke style cable, and old section of speedometer cable, awnmower throttle cables, old bicycle brake or shift cables or even a piece of bailing wire! I knew of one truck that only had this type of release.
I left the lock cylinder on my 81 and use a key-pop.

[joe231]

You can hide a release cable under the cab.

If your welder can't handle it you probably shouldn't be welding on suspension parts with it.

Fastenal, Fastener World, J&E Supply

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by joe231

You can hide a release cable under the cab.

If your welder can't handle it you probably shouldn't be welding on suspension parts with it.

Fastenal, Fastener World, J&E Supply

Man you're killing me here! Hop on over here to Noble Hardware!

[joe231]

Originally Posted by JohnC

Man you're killing me here! Hop on over here to Noble Hardware!

Sorry, I didn't realize you had bolts that big....

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by joe231

Sorry, I didn't realize you had bolts that big....

I've heard that somewhere before!

[maxxxy]

Hello. I havent been on in a while but I have made a little progress. I about finished my bridge crossmember thingy. I'll get some pictures up soon.

Does anyone know what all is involved in swapping to an 89-91 burb grille? Is it worth it? What all do I need to get off of the burb to make it work?
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[joe231]

if your fenders and hood are good, then all you need is the core support and related lights, grill, and wiring.....and check out the classified section, we have everything you need locally

[maxxxy]

I redesigned my crossmember thingy to make it clear the driveshaft. and i made it kinda cool (yet still structurally sound) if i do say so myself.


I decided that i would take the stock front leaf brackets and modify them to use them for my link seup. i thought it was pretty clever. it also saves money and they are pretty dang strong too and not too dificult to modify.

[JohnC]

Coming along man.

[Chlsnk]

What did you paint that hanger with? (paint wise)

[maxxxy]

Just some rattle can white. I'm not sure what brand, but if you want, I'll check my trash can later see if it's still in there for the brand. Lol.
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[Chlsnk]

Ha never mind then. It looked kinda like battleship gray I wasnt sure if it was something fancy or not.

[SeanPaintsFlames]

What welder are you using? It doesn't look like it's getting hot enough to penetrate that metal and is just gobbing weld on top.

Super-sick buy, though!! I'm very jealous!

[joe231]

SCOTI,
I totally agree.
BTW, when are you gonna change that avatar?


What's up Sean?
Have gotten another truck?
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[maxxxy]

I shouldve got those when I bought my rod ends.... :/ I guess it's not to late but I already bought all non adjustable rod ends and was planning to weld a bolt to it or something. I'd just rather not eat the cost of what I've already bought...
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[grayharville]

i like the new notch and i like the fact that you are building this on your own, BUT, i really suggest you practice your welding skills. metal fabrication is not a place i would want to cut corners in. its kind of like putting a million dollar paint job over 3 gallons of bondo and rust. even though it isnt really visible, its still there, and it is a major concern to me. I would hate to see your rear end links break loose while driving in front of me!

[maxxxy]

Well "practicing my welding skills" is kind of vague and dosent really help me to get better. Could you possibly tell me like what picture you are looking at and what I can do to fix my welding? I.e. Techniques, turn up heat, etc.

Without specifics You are helping me none.

Thanks
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[scotts62]

What kind of welder are you using first off.

[joe231]

One thing you can do is practice on a piece of scrap metal the same thickness of what you are planning to weld.
Turn you welder all the way up and see if it will burn through, or at least get the back side of the metal bright red. If it won't you welder probably isn't big enough.

If it burns through, back the heat down a little at a time until your getting max penetration and it's not burning through.....

If your using a wire feed, the wire will make a difference.
Look inside the cover for a chart with wire size, heat, and wire speed settings...
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[maxxxy]

I'm using a stick welder with 6011
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[scotts62]

Originally Posted by maxxxy

I'm using a stick welder with 6011
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there are a ton of different kind of stick welders out there... cracker jack, Lincoln, miller etc...

If your welder wont get hot enough to do what you need to do then you are wasting your time with it.

[maxxxy]

Ok I decided that to be safe, I would borrow a bigger welder from my dads shop. It is a Lincoln AC-225 Arc Welder. This should be suitable for the job right?
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[pig rig]

and get rid of that 60xx rod its not a structural its to brittle for something that vibrates
if your using stick run 7018 and it a good idea to keep it dry and warm

[grayharville]

that lincoln will be plenty. a 7018 rod is great, however if used with the right amperage the 6011 will do a good job too. you want the welder to be set as high as it can go without burning through the metal for max. penetration. what kind of pattern are you running with your welds? P.S. I wasnt trying to flame your welding skills or anything, i just want it to be as safe as possible for you.

[maxxxy]

So far I have been using a "C" pattern on my welds.

I would sure rather use 6011, because I already have a lot of it, but if it's going to be compromising the structural integrity of my frame, then I'd like to go with something different. I just want to be safe. But do you think 6011 is going to be enough?