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dv8customs · 07-19-2011, 10:10 AM

Got the transmission mount fixed and tried to fit my rack and pinion back in but no luck. It interferese with the bottom of the crank pulley and the top of the arms. I don't want to raise the motor and can't lower the arms. I may have to use aftermarket lowers to get the clearance I need.

ccreddell · 07-19-2011, 11:12 AM

After all the work youve done on this thing, I would be disappointed if you didnt make youre own arms..........

texastruckjunky · 07-19-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ccreddell

After all the work youve done on this thing, I would be disappointed if you didnt make youre own arms..........

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dv8customs · 07-19-2011, 12:14 PM

I will be making uppers becuse they are straight forward. The lowers will take a little more but I am going to look into making those as well. Just like the rest of this project I don't have the money to pay someone else so I learn to do it myself.

ruffrida2005 · 07-19-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dv8customs

I will be making uppers becuse they are straight forward. The lowers will take a little more but I am going to look into making those as well. Just like the rest of this project I don't have the money to pay someone else so I learn to do it myself.

Good thing your a Mech Engineer and can build the in CAD to make sure they will work.

ccreddell · 07-20-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Good thing your a Mech Engineer and can build the in CAD to make sure they will work.

I would be more inclined to build a jig that holds the stock arm and references the B/J and pivot points. Pop the the arm off and place the B/J pad and shaft pieces on the jig and make tubes that connect them keeping in mind the modifications you need and the obstacles you want to avoid.

dv8customs · 07-20-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ccreddell

I would be more inclined to build a jig that holds the stock arm and references the B/J and pivot points. Pop the the arm off and place the B/J pad and shaft pieces on the jig and make tubes that connect them keeping in mind the modifications you need and the obstacles you want to avoid.

My uppers woul be flat plate so no need for much of a jig. Only thing you really have to watch for is that the bushings are aligned properly and thats about it.

dv8customs · 07-19-2011, 11:35 PM

I may end up swapping back to the stock steering. I looked at it today and I believe it will fit. I wouldn't mind not having the rack and pinion.

I will definately be drawing up the uppers first because if I go back to stock steering I will need to get creative to avoid the steering shaft like MMW did.

luifer76 · 07-20-2011, 10:38 AM

i say try the stock steering and what happens from there...im pretty sure there is a fix for this and even like this guys said to build your upper arms build some like the ones the jeebus did upper dodgers they're build to dodge the steering.....i know its easy to talk and say make some but if you able to why not....

Nobaddaze · 07-20-2011, 01:20 PM

I can't wait to see this...what CAD program are you using? I just started plying with solidworks 2011.
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dv8customs · 07-20-2011, 01:28 PM

Solidworks

Nobaddaze · 07-20-2011, 04:23 PM

nice, looking forward to these arms...that is my next project (maybe in a couple months)

dv8customs · 07-28-2011, 01:47 PM

Got the steering sorted out, going back to the stock set up with custom tie rod ends. Parts came in for rod ends yesterday so hope to get that done this weekend. Have to do a small amount of clearancing on the drivers side lower arm for the pitman arm.

Likely going to go with MMW upper arms to accomodate the steering shaft.

luifer76 · 07-28-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dv8customs

Likely going to go with MMW upper arms to accomodate the steering shaft.

Nice..... those MMW arms are nice bro.....

dv8customs · 07-28-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by luifer76

Nice..... those MMW arms are nice bro.....

Can't beat the price either. I won't be getting the Jeebus joint style but I figure that if I want that down the road then I can buy a uni-ball and weld it up in place of the ball joint.

dv8customs · 07-30-2011, 05:54 PM

Got things mocked up today and welded up my rod ends

Trimmed the control arm and called it a day before I burst into flames

luifer76 · 07-30-2011, 08:10 PM

nice work dv8.....

Nobaddaze · 10-18-2011, 02:22 PM

any updates?

WillieloRidez · 10-18-2011, 02:43 PM

He has it for sale on the c10 forum
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JNJchev77 · 10-18-2011, 03:16 PM

I don't think it is for sale any longer, he said he was going to keep it and move forward with the build, gonna be awhile though... Glad he's keeping it

Nobaddaze · 10-18-2011, 07:24 PM

im glad he's keeping it too...thats alot of work to do just to sell it before its done.

ccreddell · 10-18-2011, 07:27 PM

Having kids changes your life jis' a bit. Ask me how I know......

ratty 46 · 10-18-2011, 08:39 PM

He's sooooo close. He's got to finish it!!

I saw it on the C10 forum 4 sale too. I was saddened that it was not going to be finished after all that workmanship. I have been in his shoes & made the wrong decision ... damb that '66 chevy II ....

Ratty 46

juiceman650 · 10-19-2011, 10:11 PM

Oh man, I hope he kept it. This truck is F&%#ING AWESOME! Hope he's continued working on it.
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dv8customs · 10-20-2011, 11:42 PM

I still have it. Just been real busy with work and family and haven't worked on it for about 3 months.

07-19-2011, 10:10 AM	#1
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Got the transmission mount fixed and tried to fit my rack and pinion back in but no luck. It interferese with the bottom of the crank pulley and the top of the arms. I don't want to raise the motor and can't lower the arms. I may have to use aftermarket lowers to get the clearance I need.

07-19-2011, 11:12 AM	#2
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: Project '86 After all the work youve done on this thing, I would be disappointed if you didnt make youre own arms..........

07-19-2011, 12:14 PM	#4
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 I will be making uppers becuse they are straight forward. The lowers will take a little more but I am going to look into making those as well. Just like the rest of this project I don't have the money to pay someone else so I learn to do it myself.

07-19-2011, 11:35 PM	#8
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 I may end up swapping back to the stock steering. I looked at it today and I believe it will fit. I wouldn't mind not having the rack and pinion. I will definately be drawing up the uppers first because if I go back to stock steering I will need to get creative to avoid the steering shaft like MMW did.

07-20-2011, 10:38 AM	#9
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project '86 i say try the stock steering and what happens from there...im pretty sure there is a fix for this and even like this guys said to build your upper arms build some like the ones the jeebus did upper dodgers they're build to dodge the steering.....i know its easy to talk and say make some but if you able to why not.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

07-20-2011, 01:20 PM	#10
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Project '86 I can't wait to see this...what CAD program are you using? I just started plying with solidworks 2011. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

07-20-2011, 01:28 PM	#11
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Solidworks

07-20-2011, 04:23 PM	#12
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Project '86 nice, looking forward to these arms...that is my next project (maybe in a couple months) __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

07-28-2011, 01:47 PM	#13
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Got the steering sorted out, going back to the stock set up with custom tie rod ends. Parts came in for rod ends yesterday so hope to get that done this weekend. Have to do a small amount of clearancing on the drivers side lower arm for the pitman arm. Likely going to go with MMW upper arms to accomodate the steering shaft.

07-30-2011, 05:54 PM	#16
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Got things mocked up today and welded up my rod ends Trimmed the control arm and called it a day before I burst into flames

07-30-2011, 08:10 PM	#17
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project '86 nice work dv8..... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

10-18-2011, 02:22 PM	#18
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Project '86 any updates? __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

10-18-2011, 02:43 PM	#19
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Project '86 He has it for sale on the c10 forum Posted via Mobile Device __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

10-18-2011, 03:16 PM	#20
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Project '86 I don't think it is for sale any longer, he said he was going to keep it and move forward with the build, gonna be awhile though... Glad he's keeping it __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

10-18-2011, 07:24 PM	#21
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Project '86 im glad he's keeping it too...thats alot of work to do just to sell it before its done. __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build



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10-18-2011, 07:27 PM	#22
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: Project '86 Having kids changes your life jis' a bit. Ask me how I know......

10-18-2011, 08:39 PM	#23
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project '86 He's sooooo close. He's got to finish it!! I saw it on the C10 forum 4 sale too. I was saddened that it was not going to be finished after all that workmanship. I have been in his shoes & made the wrong decision ... damb that '66 chevy II .... Ratty 46

10-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#24
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Project '86 Oh man, I hope he kept it. This truck is F&%#ING AWESOME! Hope he's continued working on it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1975 Chevy Cheyenne w/ v8 350 and TH350 Siverado interior Fleetside bed aka "The Beast" aka "Cheyerado"

10-20-2011, 11:42 PM	#25
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 I still have it. Just been real busy with work and family and haven't worked on it for about 3 months.

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