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shrunken66stroker · 03-25-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

i got a question about this too! i get the 3" cut between the two bolts, but off the bottom of what do you cut for the 2" cut??

You'll have to cut the shaft down by the rag joint, sleeve it and weld it back together. I'm going the rack and pinion route so I'll have much more work when I get to it.

chad64chevy · 03-26-2012, 04:30 PM

thanks for the info., i started to stare at your pictures more and realized you have to cut the shaft 3" and notch the cover plate, so it can be bolted up under the dash! i'm blonde and had a moment, lol!! i started cutting mine, should have it welded back together this weekend, and painted!!

shrunken66stroker · 03-26-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

thanks for the info., i started to stare at your pictures more and realized you have to cut the shaft 3" and notch the cover plate, so it can be bolted up under the dash! i'm blonde and had a moment, lol!! i started cutting mine, should have it welded back together this weekend, and painted!!

Correct. You do have to cut both. The cover is basically a trim piece and just needs to be notched so it will fit back on after the shaft has been shortened. Good Luck!

shrunken66stroker · 03-26-2012, 09:53 PM

As promised.

daverod · 03-26-2012, 10:21 PM

What where? This is'nt one of those things where your naked in some reflection somewhere is it?

shrunken66stroker · 03-26-2012, 10:26 PM

Ha. I'm trying to motivate myself with what little progress I'm making. Waiting for the snowball effect.

Strodder · 03-27-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by daverod

What where? This is'nt one of those things where your naked in some reflection somewhere is it?

Dave, you are one sick SOB.

shrunken66stroker · 03-28-2012, 12:38 AM

When I raised up the bed floor the tubs went with it. This mod was to compensate for that. The strips that are on the table were what I cut out of the side where the fender use to bolt to the bed. There's only two inches to cut out before I got to the part in the middle of the bed that bends at a 90 degree angle. I raised the bed floor up 3" so I had to put a 1" strip in the tub to lower down the flange to get under that 90 bend. I still have to finish the welding and plug the old mounting holes. Does that make any sense at all?

shrunken66stroker · 03-28-2012, 12:40 AM

more

*R.A.D* · 04-06-2012, 07:12 PM

don't stop now... soon the momentum will be at its peek, and then you'll be cruisin'

daverod · 04-06-2012, 10:41 PM

I'm starting to see that getting a tight fit helps with good looking welds. Can you take your tires off with the bed on?

shrunken66stroker · 04-07-2012, 03:13 AM

Tight fit is key, especially with tig. My wheels will barely come of when the bed is on. I still have to roll the lip of the fender under. That should make it easier.

daverod · 04-07-2012, 03:05 PM

Did you cut it?

wutnxt · 04-07-2012, 06:40 PM

Dude.....mad skills..
You do great work and thanks for showing the details like you do .

shrunken66stroker · 04-08-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Dude.....mad skills..
You do great work and thanks for showing the details like you do .

Thanks. I haven't had a lot of time but I'm trying to finish the bed. I cut the little tabs off the tailgate that the chains hooked to when the gate was down. I rewelded the braces that hold the new gate checks on(or what ever the hell they're called) and plugged the holes in the side of the gate. Now on to filling the holes that are left and evening out the gap between the gate and bedside.

*R.A.D* · 04-08-2012, 08:57 AM

very nice

shrunken66stroker · 04-10-2012, 10:13 PM

I welded and drilled a tab where the stealth latches seat and made it part of the mount for the gate link assembly.

shrunken66stroker · 04-11-2012, 12:05 AM

Tacked the patches for the notch and hole.

*R.A.D* · 04-11-2012, 07:26 AM

can't wait to see the whole package

65 old school · 04-11-2012, 11:19 AM

Nice work!, I like all the custom mod's you have made. I almost made the front wheel well modification on mine, and now wish I would have. but, IT'S JUST A WORK TRUCK!...

McMurphy · 04-11-2012, 01:50 PM

As always such nice clean work!
Looking at your pics makes me want to tackle my tailgate project too!!
Very motivating
I have some IDEAS !

Hahahahahah

shrunken66stroker · 04-11-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMurphy

As always such nice clean work!
Looking at your pics makes me want to tackle my tailgate project too!!
Very motivating
I have some IDEAS !

Hahahahahah

It's easy work but time consuming. The fab on the bed is close to being done, so it's on to the body work and prime. Then the hood mod.

*R.A.D* · 04-11-2012, 08:02 PM

eyes are glued to the screen

McMurphy · 04-12-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

It's easy work but time consuming. The fab on the bed is close to being done, so it's on to the body work and prime. Then the hood mod.

Oh man oh man I cannot wait to see what your hood mod is going to be!
I just hope it isnt something that I wish I had done !!
....or cant do ....
Ok now the suspense is killing me.

Dinos63 · 04-13-2012, 11:41 AM

Always such cool work!

03-26-2012, 04:30 PM	#877
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. thanks for the info., i started to stare at your pictures more and realized you have to cut the shaft 3" and notch the cover plate, so it can be bolted up under the dash! i'm blonde and had a moment, lol!! i started cutting mine, should have it welded back together this weekend, and painted!! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

03-26-2012, 09:53 PM	#879
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. As promised. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-26-2012, 10:21 PM	#880
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. What where? This is'nt one of those things where your naked in some reflection somewhere is it? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

03-26-2012, 10:26 PM	#881
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Ha. I'm trying to motivate myself with what little progress I'm making. Waiting for the snowball effect. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-28-2012, 12:38 AM	#883
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. When I raised up the bed floor the tubs went with it. This mod was to compensate for that. The strips that are on the table were what I cut out of the side where the fender use to bolt to the bed. There's only two inches to cut out before I got to the part in the middle of the bed that bends at a 90 degree angle. I raised the bed floor up 3" so I had to put a 1" strip in the tub to lower down the flange to get under that 90 bend. I still have to finish the welding and plug the old mounting holes. Does that make any sense at all? Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-28-2012, 12:40 AM	#884
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. more Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

04-06-2012, 07:12 PM	#885
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04-06-2012, 10:41 PM	#886
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I'm starting to see that getting a tight fit helps with good looking welds. Can you take your tires off with the bed on? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

04-07-2012, 03:13 AM	#887
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Tight fit is key, especially with tig. My wheels will barely come of when the bed is on. I still have to roll the lip of the fender under. That should make it easier. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

04-07-2012, 03:05 PM	#888
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Did you cut it? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

04-07-2012, 06:40 PM	#889
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Dude.....mad skills.. You do great work and thanks for showing the details like you do . __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

04-08-2012, 08:57 AM	#891
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. very nice

04-10-2012, 10:13 PM	#892
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I welded and drilled a tab where the stealth latches seat and made it part of the mount for the gate link assembly. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

04-11-2012, 12:05 AM	#893
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Tacked the patches for the notch and hole. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

04-11-2012, 07:26 AM	#894
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. can't wait to see the whole package



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04-11-2012, 11:19 AM	#895
65 old school Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Litchfield park AZ Posts: 129	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Nice work!, I like all the custom mod's you have made. I almost made the front wheel well modification on mine, and now wish I would have. but, IT'S JUST A WORK TRUCK!...

04-11-2012, 01:50 PM	#896
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. As always such nice clean work! Looking at your pics makes me want to tackle my tailgate project too!! Very motivating I have some IDEAS ! Hahahahahah __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

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