1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread

[nicklear36]

It hits the very front tip of the oil pan just before tightening the pitman arm nuts. I've been looking at Hotchkis center link/drag link since it doesn't have as much of an arch as the stock link. I think it would help clear the pan.

[zicc1835]

Your motor mounts are in the forward position ? Mine are in the rear position

[zicc1835]

Here’s one looking at the drag link it’s gray and my oil pan is metal color

[zicc1835]

I read back through your and you moved your steering up two inches ....utoh

[nicklear36]

Interesting, I don't know the history of why some mounts would be in the front position and some in the rear. Looking at the rear position though that might work 🤔. I'd have to get some new mounts

[68 C10 Driver]

Great build going, outstanding work! I just started the frame teardown this month. I have the front apart, just need to remove everything in the rear. I am sure going through my share of PB Blaster on the frame disassembly.

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

Great build going, outstanding work! I just started the frame teardown this month. I have the front apart, just need to remove everything in the rear. I am sure going through my share of PB Blaster on the frame disassembly.

Thank you! I don't miss that step, I had wire wheel pieces in my shins for days

Doing it outside is a must, these frames are filthy.

[loudchevy]

Good progress. That 4 link rear is a very nice setup. Love that Teal color too.

Originally Posted by nicklear36

I had wire wheel pieces in my shins for days

I still randomly find them stuck in my garage clothes from my last wire wheel endeavor from weeks ago.

[nicklear36]

Got the vacuum lines cleaned up on the ol/ carb. Wire plugs are installed, headers, and power steering pump.

I was also able to clear the bottom of the oil pan with a new Hotchkis drag link. It is straight and doesn't have an arc like the stock link, which they say helps with bump steer too. I had to dent the bottom lip of the oil pan about an inch to clear still. But all things considered this was the least invasive method to get this raised steering to work without forking out for rack and pinion.

Still have lots to do, such as a custom electronic parking brake, fuel line, and class III towing hitch.

[zicc1835]

Very nice good progress

[nicklear36]

Towing hitch and fuel pump installed. I'll need to make some custom bumper brackets now to clear the hitch brackets. Gonna have to get creative with the stock rear brackets. I wanted to make a universal class III adjustable hitch work for this application since it is so much cheaper than the only hidden tow hitch offered for these trucks. I have a flip license plate to hide the receiver when not towing.

Getting pumped to fly out to Dinos Git Down to get some much needed inspiration!

[zicc1835]

I really like your detail on the 350 looks a lot like the little brother 327 in my build I also did the hidden hitch deal ....nice work

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

I really like your detail on the 350 looks a lot like the little brother 327 in my build I also did the hidden hitch deal ....nice work

Twins! Looking real nice.

Thank you much!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Keep in mind the por 15 needs a top coat of some sort or it turns milky white from uv ...... Ask me how i know....build looks great and i curious as to why the rear shocks are so far inboard?

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Keep in mind the por 15 needs a top coat of some sort or it turns milky white from uv ...... Ask me how i know....build looks great and i curious as to why the rear shocks are so far inboard?

The ChassisFab rear is designed to fit a 15" wheel, which I won't be doing but that's why the shocks are tucked in and 4 link is inside the frame rails.

If I had to do the frame again I would have gotten it blasted and done a single stage or powdercoat. But budget is the goal here. I'd love to swap the whole frame out with a roadster shop frame in the future.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Ya I used por 15 and am paying for it now....

[nicklear36]

Dino's Git Down pics! The show was incredible, I've never seen such high quality builds. It's estimated that 9000 trucks showed up.

I got to meet Del again after visiting his shop in 2015 in Burbank. He's a super cool dude and his new 4x4 builds are off the charts.

[nicklear36]

Bonus pics. The Burb was my favorite!! If anyone knows the owner please let me know!

[cornerstone]

Looks like the weather cooperated too! Thanks for the pictures.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

The show was amazing this year....

[nicklear36]

Re-did the fuel line to my liking.

Waiting on some exhaust pieces to show up so I can finish!

[nicklear36]

Exhaust installed! Progress is made... Can't wait to roll this frame out of the garage and get going on bodywork.

[zicc1835]

very nice

[Kronald_70GMC]

Late to the party here. Truck is looking great! Just caught up on the progress.

[Stickman]

Looking good. I believe the owner of the Burb is from Vegas. I thought he had a build thread on here. Thanks for the pics.