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Free Candy Inside · 08-12-2018, 01:36 AM

I got the rear end welded up. I then made a battery tray. Sorry the pic is terrible. I wanted to keep the battery close to the starter so I decided to mount it on the side of the frame next to the drivers side front cab mount. I needed it to be close to he body for ground clearance but that makes it hard to swap or install cables. I got creative and I made side matching plates that have a slot in them and allow the battery tray to slice down 4” since this plates are welded to the frame and not the tray. Install the battery then slide it up into place and lock it down with the 4 bolts that go through the side brackets and into the lower battery tray. Works out great.

SCOTI · 08-13-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

I got the rear end welded up. I then made a battery tray. Sorry the pic is terrible. I wanted to keep the battery close to the starter so I decided to mount it on the side of the frame next to the drivers side front cab mount. I needed it to be close to he body for ground clearance but that makes it hard to swap or install cables. I got creative and I made side matching plates that have a slot in them and allow the battery tray to slice down 4” since this plates are welded to the frame and not the tray. Install the battery then slide it up into place and lock it down with the 4 bolts that go through the side brackets and into the lower battery tray. Works out great.

Sounds similar to an install I did. I mounted/bolted side flanges to the frame that are drilled for 4x 3/8" fasteners. I made a battery 'tray' that secures the battery & slides up/into the flanges on the frame. I use 2x unthreaded pins to temp hold the batt/tray in place while installing 2x of the 3/8" retaining bolts, then pull the pins & put the other 2 bolts in place.

I can use a floor jack if @ home/the shop but it can also be removed as long as you can bench press the initial weight of the batt w/tray. I built it to allow service regardless of where it is. The battery also has the top + side terminals for easy-ish jump start connections. Cumbersome, but serviceable. Definitely cleaned up the engine compartment.

Free Candy Inside · 08-23-2018, 10:19 PM

Haven’t had as much time to work on the truck as I’d like. Been busy with metal orders and now I’m back to school teaching. Decided I needed an evening to unwind and work on the truck. Knocked out my center console with a Lokar shifter and some cup holders. Also got the rear end spring perches welded up and some shock mounts finished. I’m down to electrical and some other smaller items.

Free Candy Inside · 09-03-2018, 10:22 PM

Got some time to make some radiator fan mounts.

Free Candy Inside · 09-03-2018, 10:24 PM

Was a great day. Rigged some electrical stuff and managed to drive the truck out of the barn. I even gave it a bath!

Free Candy Inside · 09-03-2018, 10:24 PM

Super stoked on how this build is turning out!

hank scorpio · 09-04-2018, 06:09 PM

That's REALLY rad!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-05-2018, 05:42 PM

It's looking sweet!

aggie91 · 09-06-2018, 09:51 AM

Man, this one has me really thinking of getting the C60 my cousin has at this shop...

Free Candy Inside · 09-06-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's looking sweet!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by hank scorpio

That's REALLY rad!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Man, this one has me really thinking of getting the C60 my cousin has at this shop...

Do it!

Free Candy Inside · 09-23-2018, 10:59 PM

Didn’t like how high and long the flatbed is so I decided to cut it up some.

Free Candy Inside · 09-23-2018, 11:00 PM

Cut about 3’ off the end of the flatbed and cut the frame rails down to get it to sit lower.

Free Candy Inside · 09-23-2018, 11:02 PM

Started making the notches to go around the wheels.

mcnally351 · 09-28-2018, 07:53 PM

This build is awesome ! Great work

Free Candy Inside · 10-29-2018, 09:11 AM

Slow progress. Teaching and my metal business got in the way the past couple of weeks. Combine that with a no start issue and I kept putting off working on the truck. This is my first diesel so I’m still trying to figure it out. I had a fuel issue so I replaced some lines and the lift pump. Still couldn’t get it to run. I kept trying to bleed the fuel system and continuously got air. Turns out while working on the flatbed the other day I disconnected the feed line at the sending unit and didn’t get it all the way clipped in. Once I finally found that and got it fully clipped on the truck fired right up. I then went on to work on the flatbed and got it mounted. Have a little more work to do to it then I’ll be ready for the wood and hopefully start driving it.

Low Elco · 10-31-2018, 08:36 AM

Man, this is cool.

Lokin4AReason · 10-31-2018, 10:21 AM

liking the stance ....

Free Candy Inside · 10-31-2018, 01:15 PM

Messing with some wood for it. Trying to decide how I want to do it.

joesscamaro · 10-31-2018, 09:02 PM

This is a really cool truck! Keep up the good work!

Free Candy Inside · 11-06-2018, 11:34 PM

Welded up some plate on the rear of the frame for the hitch. Also made a rear light bracket with a recessed license plate frame. Overall I need this to be done and out of my shop before thanksgiving so I can get ready for the Christmas rush of metal orders.

Free Candy Inside · 11-09-2018, 01:02 PM

A little more progress on the flatbed. Hoping to have it done by the end of the weekend.

Indychus · 11-09-2018, 02:05 PM

Wow!! Badass truck!

SCOTI · 11-09-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

A little more progress on the flatbed. Hoping to have it done by the end of the weekend.

What are you using for your wood (type, dimensions, planned finish)?

Free Candy Inside · 11-12-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What are you using for your wood (type, dimensions, planned finish)?

1.5” oak rough cut I bought off of an Amish guy. Wasn’t planning on planing it down, was probably just going to leave it rough cut.

Free Candy Inside · 11-13-2018, 07:04 AM

Have most of the wood cut down to size. Have to rip a few boards and then the wood should be finished.

08-12-2018, 01:36 AM	#51
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid I got the rear end welded up. I then made a battery tray. Sorry the pic is terrible. I wanted to keep the battery close to the starter so I decided to mount it on the side of the frame next to the drivers side front cab mount. I needed it to be close to he body for ground clearance but that makes it hard to swap or install cables. I got creative and I made side matching plates that have a slot in them and allow the battery tray to slice down 4” since this plates are welded to the frame and not the tray. Install the battery then slide it up into place and lock it down with the 4 bolts that go through the side brackets and into the lower battery tray. Works out great. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

08-23-2018, 10:19 PM	#53
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Haven’t had as much time to work on the truck as I’d like. Been busy with metal orders and now I’m back to school teaching. Decided I needed an evening to unwind and work on the truck. Knocked out my center console with a Lokar shifter and some cup holders. Also got the rear end spring perches welded up and some shock mounts finished. I’m down to electrical and some other smaller items. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

09-03-2018, 10:22 PM	#54
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Got some time to make some radiator fan mounts. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

09-03-2018, 10:24 PM	#55
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Was a great day. Rigged some electrical stuff and managed to drive the truck out of the barn. I even gave it a bath! Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

09-03-2018, 10:24 PM	#56
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Super stoked on how this build is turning out! Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

09-04-2018, 06:09 PM	#57
hank scorpio Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sacramento Posts: 72	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid That's REALLY rad! __________________ 64 C10 A bunch of Volvos Luthier Simpsons Nerd

09-05-2018, 05:42 PM	#58
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid It's looking sweet! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-06-2018, 09:51 AM	#59
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Man, this one has me really thinking of getting the C60 my cousin has at this shop... __________________ 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

09-23-2018, 10:59 PM	#61
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Didn’t like how high and long the flatbed is so I decided to cut it up some. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

09-23-2018, 11:00 PM	#62
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Cut about 3’ off the end of the flatbed and cut the frame rails down to get it to sit lower. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

09-23-2018, 11:02 PM	#63
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Started making the notches to go around the wheels. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

09-28-2018, 07:53 PM	#64
mcnally351 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boston MA Posts: 71	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid This build is awesome ! Great work __________________ 87 k5 silverado 4x4 350 38k stock 77 k5 Cheyenne 2wd 5.3 4l60e project

10-29-2018, 09:11 AM	#65
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Slow progress. Teaching and my metal business got in the way the past couple of weeks. Combine that with a no start issue and I kept putting off working on the truck. This is my first diesel so I’m still trying to figure it out. I had a fuel issue so I replaced some lines and the lift pump. Still couldn’t get it to run. I kept trying to bleed the fuel system and continuously got air. Turns out while working on the flatbed the other day I disconnected the feed line at the sending unit and didn’t get it all the way clipped in. Once I finally found that and got it fully clipped on the truck fired right up. I then went on to work on the flatbed and got it mounted. Have a little more work to do to it then I’ll be ready for the wood and hopefully start driving it. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

10-31-2018, 08:36 AM	#66
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Man, this is cool. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-31-2018, 10:21 AM	#67
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 969	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid liking the stance .... __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)



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10-31-2018, 01:15 PM	#68
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Messing with some wood for it. Trying to decide how I want to do it. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

10-31-2018, 09:02 PM	#69
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 638	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid This is a really cool truck! Keep up the good work!

11-06-2018, 11:34 PM	#70
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Welded up some plate on the rear of the frame for the hitch. Also made a rear light bracket with a recessed license plate frame. Overall I need this to be done and out of my shop before thanksgiving so I can get ready for the Christmas rush of metal orders. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

11-09-2018, 01:02 PM	#71
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid A little more progress on the flatbed. Hoping to have it done by the end of the weekend. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

11-09-2018, 02:05 PM	#72
Indychus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 141	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Wow!! Badass truck! __________________ Build Thread: Project Overkill 1968 Bagged & Blown Pro Street 1968 Short Fleet

11-13-2018, 07:04 AM	#75
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Have most of the wood cut down to size. Have to rip a few boards and then the wood should be finished. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

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