1957 Chevy Longbed Project

[Spblack]

Originally Posted by Rednek13x

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got the rear end true with in less than 1/32 of where it needs to be. Tacked it to the frame until i get the 4 link and notch welded into place.

Then stared at it and scratched my head on how to figure out ride height, so i can figure out where on my frame my front 4 link brackets need to be welded. And that brought me to scratching my head on trying to figure out how high of a notch i need.

Any one got any ideas on how i can figure out what my ride height is going to be, or how to figure out where to weld on the front 4 link bars.

That will be determined with what size bags and shocks you go with. that will limit how high you can go. install bags first, then determine what size shocks you need. you want to make sure when your fully extended, that your not hanging on the bag, you want the shock to take the load. example, lift the rear frame and let the axle hang. make sure your not pulling on the air bag or you will have some serious issues. also make sure you drive shaft and transmission have the right angle before you weld 4 link. find where your ride height first before setting angle. hope this helps.

[Rednek13x]

thanks man! think i got it figured out. Got everything planned out on what to do tomorrow after work, will be able to stay up later and get some work done. For sure want to get the 4 link tacked in place. Possibly get the notches built.

Will be nice to get the rear mocked up so i can set the cab and box back on to see how everything is looking.

Also need to find time to finish building my engine.

[Rednek13x]

finally got the 4 link tacked into place. Going to start working on my frame notch.

Progress has been slow, but at least i can say im making progress.

[Kim57]

Nice looking set up.
Kim

[Rednek13x]

made something to hopefully lift up my cab, once i notch the bottom board on the cab cart and remove my doors.

also got my frame notches cut and tacked together.

[Kim57]

Those should work.
Kim

[sqrlnts]

Rednek13x, great progress, keep up the killer work. How many damn outboards you have there? Hahaha, looks like you know your way around an engine!!!

How wide were your front wheel spacers?
Front rim width?
Offset?

Only asking because I have toyed with running some newer rims but struggle with 17&18" wheel offsets for our ancient 6 lug hubs.

Also, do you plan on plating the frame notches for strength?

[Rednek13x]

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Rednek13x, great progress, keep up the killer work. How many damn outboards you have there? Hahaha, looks like you know your way around an engine!!!

thanks man! them were in the shop at school. i wish that was my shop!

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

How wide were your front wheel spacers?
Front rim width?
Offset?

spacers were 2" not sure the offset of the rim. Dont have them rims anymore, never measured the offset.

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Only asking because I have toyed with running some newer rims but struggle with 17&18" wheel offsets for our ancient 6 lug hubs.

Also, do you plan on plating the frame notches for strength?

and yes i plan on making plates for the corners.

[rusty76]

I think I'll follow along on this one.!

[Rednek13x]

been super busy the last month, didnt get much done on the truck until today. Got the notches tacked into place.

[Kim57]

Those came out nice.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Real nice!

[Rednek13x]

not having the correct tools always seems to slow me down. I have a normal chop saw, but anyone that uses one, knows that you can never get a square cut. So i will be looking into getting a cold cut blade like i used for the notches.

I need to get the chassis mocked up before snow flys. That way i can send it off during the winter to get blasted and coated. I better start busting ass!

[Rednek13x]

Finally got around to work on my motor. Getting closer on it!

[Rednek13x]

[Kim57]

Your notch is coming out real nice.
Kim

[Roadkill58]

Originally Posted by Rednek13x

Metal patching was spring of 2012... It sat the rest of the summer & winter.

This looks familiar.

Nice work on the step notch.


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[Rednek13x]

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim

[Rednek13x]

got some more work done, right now trying to figure out how to make the front rad support and everything work.












But boy is it LOW!

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[Mr.chivo]

Great progress! Did you pull the wheels forward when you installed the camaro clip? If so how much?

[Rednek13x]

Double post

[Rednek13x]

Thanks man. Yeah I moved it forward 1 1/4 inch. I think it turned out perfect.

[dubie]

Damn, that looks so cool. Thanks for the tip on the front clip