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**lolife99** · 10-03-2012, 01:07 PM

Ha.
Sorry about that.

**CC69Rat** · 10-03-2012, 02:27 PM

I didn't really think about that, but I guess it would be under a lot of pressure when it broke loose! I'm laughing .. as long as you're ok.

sourkraut · 10-03-2012, 05:53 PM

Another very cool project

**CC69Rat** · 10-03-2012, 07:39 PM

Very much appreciated. Thanks for the compliments. We'll have some new pics up soon.
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**CC69Rat** · 10-04-2012, 11:26 AM

http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm

I will probably get my drop blocks and new Ubolts today .. Question. How long do I need to get the new Ubolts? How long are stock? If I went with say 1.5" drop blocks.. which Ubolts should I get? I thought about getting 1" and 1.5" just so I'd have either.

I'm going to need to stay with stock arms for now. I'll talk to Nate about just getting some of the brackets for the shock / track bar.

shawno72 · 10-04-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NoNeck

OK, OK... you guys didn't mention the AMAZINGLY LOUD POP the U-Bolt makes when you cut through that first side! HOLY SMOKES!!! I thought I was SHOT! That think sounded just like my Dad's old 12 gauge shotgun when it snapped apart.

Now that I have changed my Fruit of the Looms and hosed down the garage floor, I can try to find all the tools that scattered when that thing let loose.

POP

Hey Pop did you say very loud POOP??

shawno72 · 10-04-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm

I will probably get my drop blocks and new Ubolts today .. Question. How long do I need to get the new Ubolts? How long are stock? If I went with say 1.5" drop blocks.. which Ubolts should I get? I thought about getting 1" and 1.5" just so I'd have either.

I'm going to need to stay with stock arms for now. I'll talk to Nate about just getting some of the brackets for the shock / track bar.

Just for FYI, ECE has those mounting pads for $39 plus shipping.

**CC69Rat** · 10-04-2012, 11:47 AM

I can just see him when that thing popped. He's pretty jumpy as it is ..

I bet he jumped 3ft off the ground .. WHAT THE !!

You'd just have to know my pop I guess, .. I would have cracked up.

NoNeck · 10-04-2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Hey Pop did you say very loud POOP??

__________________
Shawn

Yep... there was a LOUD POP, then an even LOUDER POOP!!!

Quote:

I can just see him when that thing popped. He's pretty jumpy as it is .. I bet he jumped 3ft off the ground .. WHAT THE !!

Chad knows that I am ALWAYS thinking about the worse thing that could happen when working on these old trucks. When that thing popped, all I could see was the rear housing flying through the roof.

POP

**CC69Rat** · 10-04-2012, 06:41 PM

Ubolt length with 1.5" blocks?
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darkhorse970 · 10-04-2012, 07:34 PM

Stock u-bolts on my coil sprung '68 are 8.5" long and 5" wide (outside to outside, at the threads).
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**CC69Rat** · 10-04-2012, 07:57 PM

'Preshiate it!

. Thank you ..
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gdavis · 10-04-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Took some more pictures today .. thought you might like to see.

mucho rust in that bed. But are you going to replace or fix. just want to know. Happy building.

**CC69Rat** · 10-04-2012, 09:44 PM

Rust noa moa... brand new Northern white oak bed, polished stainless strips.. etc. Just no pics yet.
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raull · 10-05-2012, 01:25 PM

ahh com'on chad you know better !!!! pix buddy pix

**CC69Rat** · 10-05-2012, 01:36 PM

I'll be working on it tomorrow, I'll take a bunch and post them.

My tailgate is at my friend's shop being painted. (just where the old mystery silver stuff was) and some minor rust repair. Dad and I can do minor welding but we had to cut a piece about 10-12" long to repair the pinholes on the pass side of the gate. We thought it would turn out better if he sprayed the base / clear.

Trailing arms and some of the PB stuff will go to powder the first part of next week. Maybe next weekend we can bolt everything up and at least get the back in it's lowered position. Rear brakes and axles maybe tomorrow..

current state: As of about this time yesterday. Dad is working on it now, so it has changed I'm sure.

Here's a pic of the bed wood too. I'm just planning to put a gloss SPAR varnish on it. This is pre-milled of course, it has been cut down and to size now. It's ready for SPAR. (I may do that tomorrow actually .. )

raull · 10-05-2012, 01:53 PM

very cool !!!

Rusbuilt · 10-05-2012, 06:06 PM

Nice sir!

Graham57a · 10-05-2012, 06:28 PM

Are you gonna do any mods to the under side of the bed?? I'm really looking forward to seeing those wheels mounted up, man those things are sharp

VA72C10 · 10-05-2012, 07:01 PM

You and pops make a great team!
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shawno72 · 10-05-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

You and pops make a great team!
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X2!!

Lolyin58 · 10-06-2012, 08:55 AM

Looking real good. Great job!!

**CC69Rat** · 10-06-2012, 12:38 PM

Sparks are flying fellas...

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**CC69Rat** · 10-07-2012, 12:39 PM

Purists might want to look away ..

The holes were carefully marked and drilled on both sides. I cut one side yesterday and got the notch fitted in nicely. Every hole lined up great. I can honestly say this is the first time I have ever cut into the frame of any of my projects .. BUT, I'd do it again in a minute. The stepper will be notched for sure.

Dad and I thought we'd cut one side at a time. Get one bolted in and tight then cut the other side. .. but we ran out of time. Dad is going to finish up the other side one day next week.

Anyway, .. you've probably seen 100 of these, but here's how it turned out.

(Just a note, there are more jack stands underneath the cab of the truck. All the weight is not on the back stands, they're really just there for extra insurance.)

**lolife99** · 10-07-2012, 12:50 PM

Looks good!
I guess the tail pipies are about to get removed next?

10-03-2012, 01:07 PM	#876
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Ha. Sorry about that. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-03-2012, 02:27 PM	#877
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I didn't really think about that, but I guess it would be under a lot of pressure when it broke loose! I'm laughing .. as long as you're ok. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-03-2012, 05:53 PM	#878
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Another very cool project __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-03-2012, 07:39 PM	#879
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Very much appreciated. Thanks for the compliments. We'll have some new pics up soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-04-2012, 11:26 AM	#880
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm I will probably get my drop blocks and new Ubolts today .. Question. How long do I need to get the new Ubolts? How long are stock? If I went with say 1.5" drop blocks.. which Ubolts should I get? I thought about getting 1" and 1.5" just so I'd have either. I'm going to need to stay with stock arms for now. I'll talk to Nate about just getting some of the brackets for the shock / track bar. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-04-2012, 11:47 AM	#883
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I can just see him when that thing popped. He's pretty jumpy as it is .. I bet he jumped 3ft off the ground .. WHAT THE !! You'd just have to know my pop I guess, .. I would have cracked up. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-04-2012, 06:41 PM	#885
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Ubolt length with 1.5" blocks? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-04-2012, 07:34 PM	#886
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Stock u-bolts on my coil sprung '68 are 8.5" long and 5" wide (outside to outside, at the threads). Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

10-04-2012, 07:57 PM	#887
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop 'Preshiate it! . Thank you .. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-04-2012, 09:44 PM	#889
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Rust noa moa... brand new Northern white oak bed, polished stainless strips.. etc. Just no pics yet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-05-2012, 01:25 PM	#890
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop ahh com'on chad you know better !!!! pix buddy pix __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

10-05-2012, 01:36 PM	#891
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I'll be working on it tomorrow, I'll take a bunch and post them. My tailgate is at my friend's shop being painted. (just where the old mystery silver stuff was) and some minor rust repair. Dad and I can do minor welding but we had to cut a piece about 10-12" long to repair the pinholes on the pass side of the gate. We thought it would turn out better if he sprayed the base / clear. Trailing arms and some of the PB stuff will go to powder the first part of next week. Maybe next weekend we can bolt everything up and at least get the back in it's lowered position. Rear brakes and axles maybe tomorrow.. current state: As of about this time yesterday. Dad is working on it now, so it has changed I'm sure. Here's a pic of the bed wood too. I'm just planning to put a gloss SPAR varnish on it. This is pre-milled of course, it has been cut down and to size now. It's ready for SPAR. (I may do that tomorrow actually .. ) Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride) Last edited by CC69Rat; 10-05-2012 at 01:43 PM. Reason: Added pic

10-05-2012, 01:53 PM	#892
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop very cool !!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

10-05-2012, 06:06 PM	#893
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Nice sir! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

10-05-2012, 06:28 PM	#894
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,839	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Are you gonna do any mods to the under side of the bed?? I'm really looking forward to seeing those wheels mounted up, man those things are sharp __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 1972 Chevy SWB Highlander OLIVE Build thread coming



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10-05-2012, 07:01 PM	#895
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop You and pops make a great team! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-06-2012, 08:55 AM	#897
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Looking real good. Great job!!

10-06-2012, 12:38 PM	#898
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Sparks are flying fellas... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-07-2012, 12:39 PM	#899
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Purists might want to look away .. The holes were carefully marked and drilled on both sides. I cut one side yesterday and got the notch fitted in nicely. Every hole lined up great. I can honestly say this is the first time I have ever cut into the frame of any of my projects .. BUT, I'd do it again in a minute. The stepper will be notched for sure. Dad and I thought we'd cut one side at a time. Get one bolted in and tight then cut the other side. .. but we ran out of time. Dad is going to finish up the other side one day next week. Anyway, .. you've probably seen 100 of these, but here's how it turned out. (Just a note, there are more jack stands underneath the cab of the truck. All the weight is not on the back stands, they're really just there for extra insurance.) Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-07-2012, 12:50 PM	#900
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Looks good! I guess the tail pipies are about to get removed next? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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