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wutnxt · 05-07-2012, 09:51 AM

Dude....

Every time I come to this thread I learn something....You have a great eye for detail, and some mad skills.

shrunken66stroker · 05-09-2012, 07:29 PM

Got the drip rail boxed today.

shrunken66stroker · 05-09-2012, 07:32 PM

If you're going to take this project on make sure you have plenty of wire in your welder, gas, flap disks, and patience. It took almost two full days but it's well worth it.

Strodder · 05-09-2012, 07:48 PM

Nice job Graig. Lot of work, huh?

shrunken66stroker · 05-09-2012, 07:59 PM

Yeah, after making templates, cutting, forming the pieces, it's basically two stitch welds all the way around the top of the cap. Then grinding and more grinding. Looks nice though.

allaboutchevelles · 05-09-2012, 09:58 PM

WOW, that sure does look good!! Now thats a lot of welding and grinding. I know I dont have the time or patience for that. Great job!

socallowboy · 05-09-2012, 10:52 PM

Awesome job on the drip rail!!! What are the details on the steel use? How many hours?

65Pickup · 05-10-2012, 01:55 AM

My first thought on seeing the pics...'wow that's alot of spot welds' great mods are worth the effort.

shrunken66stroker · 05-10-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socallowboy

Awesome job on the drip rail!!! What are the details on the steel use? How many hours?

16 or 18 gauge will work. All in all it took about 9 hrs.

socallowboy · 05-10-2012, 02:07 PM

Thanks man looks awesome, was trying to figure out what to do cause I like they way the drip rail looks didnt want to shave it

coulter · 05-10-2012, 02:44 PM

nice job on that drip rail!!! thats alot of welding right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jchav62 · 05-10-2012, 04:40 PM

That's a great idea! Awesome work...

McMurphy · 05-11-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

16 or 18 gauge will work. All in all it took about 9 hrs.

And one spool of wire, or more ?

*R.A.D* · 05-11-2012, 06:52 PM

very cool

shrunken66stroker · 05-11-2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

That's a great idea! Awesome work...

Thanks Joe!

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMurphy

And one spool of wire, or more ?

I had a new 10lb spool on there and didn't run out but there probably isn't much left.

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.A.D

very cool

Thanks Rad.

shrunken66stroker · 05-11-2012, 11:13 PM

I made an engine hoist plate today out of 1/4". I'm going to have to get new engine mounts, because I'm going to buy the NoLimit rack and pinion conversion and in order for it to work I have to mount the engine in the rear holes. Once I get the mounts and rack worked out I can figure the headers out and make sure everything has clearance.

bobbylast · 05-12-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 66chevy PROSTREET

in south louisiana i can't leave something bare metal for more than 2 hours with this 80-100% humidity!!

i know dats right...

Strodder · 05-12-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbylast

i know dats right...

In the high Desert that doesn't happen.

It's a DRY HEAT.

el_bole · 05-14-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

The bed is welded up and is now a stock length shorty. If anyone is doing this make sure you brace it up tight before cutting the rear. Both sides of the rear come off at the same time and are connected with the cross sill. I used a piece of angle I had and bolted it where the tail gate chains go. I also braced it in the center the same way. When I put the tailgate back on the gaps and alignment were perfect... or as good as they were before.

Shrunken66stroker,

Great thread, apologize in advance if my question is answered some where in your build thread....I too have a long bed, just panels and rear end cut off, and want to know what is the exact length in front and back of wheel well? Basically want to have someone weld it up into shorty....ANy info would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,
el_bole

shrunken66stroker · 05-14-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_bole

Shrunken66stroker,

Great thread, apologize in advance if my question is answered some where in your build thread....I too have a long bed, just panels and rear end cut off, and want to know what is the exact length in front and back of wheel well? Basically want to have someone weld it up into shorty....ANy info would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,
el_bole

I cut 12" out of the frame and bed infront of the wheel and 8" out off of the end of the frame and bed behind the wheels. I believe the wheel base of a stock short bed is 115" and the wheel base of a long bed is 127". If you want I'll take a picture of where I cut the frame under the cab. If you want specific measurements I'll be happy to get them for you.

shrunken66stroker · 05-14-2012, 10:43 PM

I cut the old trans member out today. I should have done it long ago but didn't know where this project would end up so I left it. No need for it now.

shrunken66stroker · 05-14-2012, 10:46 PM

I stabbed the engine and trans back in to figure out the engine mounts. I'm going to a 4x4 shop tomorrow to see if they'll bend me a couple 1 1/2" chromoly 90's so I can fab them up myself. After I get the mounts worked out I'll get to the drive shaft, rack and pinion headers and fire wall.

Strodder · 05-14-2012, 10:59 PM

I was going to make my own mounts also. Looks easy enough.

shrunken66stroker · 05-17-2012, 03:30 PM

"check" these out

daverod · 05-17-2012, 05:43 PM

I'm checkin, but I don't know what it is. You could have taken the plastic off or is that part of the surprise?

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05-09-2012, 07:29 PM	#927
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Got the drip rail boxed today. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

05-09-2012, 07:32 PM	#928
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. If you're going to take this project on make sure you have plenty of wire in your welder, gas, flap disks, and patience. It took almost two full days but it's well worth it. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

05-09-2012, 07:48 PM	#929
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Nice job Graig. Lot of work, huh? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 05-12-2012 at 09:48 AM.

05-09-2012, 07:59 PM	#930
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Yeah, after making templates, cutting, forming the pieces, it's basically two stitch welds all the way around the top of the cap. Then grinding and more grinding. Looks nice though. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

05-09-2012, 09:58 PM	#931
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. WOW, that sure does look good!! Now thats a lot of welding and grinding. I know I dont have the time or patience for that. Great job! __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

05-09-2012, 10:52 PM	#932
socallowboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 72	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Awesome job on the drip rail!!! What are the details on the steel use? How many hours?

05-10-2012, 01:55 AM	#933
65Pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 652	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. My first thought on seeing the pics...'wow that's alot of spot welds' great mods are worth the effort. __________________

05-10-2012, 02:07 PM	#935
socallowboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 72	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Thanks man looks awesome, was trying to figure out what to do cause I like they way the drip rail looks didnt want to shave it

05-10-2012, 02:44 PM	#936
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. nice job on that drip rail!!! thats alot of welding right there!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

05-10-2012, 04:40 PM	#937
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05-11-2012, 06:52 PM	#939
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. very cool

05-11-2012, 11:13 PM	#941
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I made an engine hoist plate today out of 1/4". I'm going to have to get new engine mounts, because I'm going to buy the NoLimit rack and pinion conversion and in order for it to work I have to mount the engine in the rear holes. Once I get the mounts and rack worked out I can figure the headers out and make sure everything has clearance. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

05-14-2012, 10:43 PM	#946
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I cut the old trans member out today. I should have done it long ago but didn't know where this project would end up so I left it. No need for it now. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

05-14-2012, 10:46 PM	#947
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I stabbed the engine and trans back in to figure out the engine mounts. I'm going to a 4x4 shop tomorrow to see if they'll bend me a couple 1 1/2" chromoly 90's so I can fab them up myself. After I get the mounts worked out I'll get to the drive shaft, rack and pinion headers and fire wall. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654



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05-14-2012, 10:59 PM	#948
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I was going to make my own mounts also. Looks easy enough. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

05-17-2012, 03:30 PM	#949
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