1966 Snub-nose C60 project

[fluffyfreak]

No matter what you do its gonna be cool, the cab looks awesome

[Scooterbilt]

We ended up getting another truck to use for some of the roof parts. I do believe I have another idea in store the the rest of the second truck!! 66' RatRod Roadster anyone??

[fluffyfreak]

Ratrod dually!!

[82ccshorty]

any updates on this beast?

[Scooterbilt]

Sorry for no updates, our workload has forced us to put the truck on the back burner for the moment.

[Scooterbilt]

Ok guys, we got to work on the ole truck some.

[82ccshorty]

Looking good. Going to be sweet when it's finished

[Scooterbilt]

Does anyone know if the C50 front axle is narrower than the C60? And if so by how much?

[jonzcustomshop]

my 1960 sales mans data book shows c50-c80 all with the 75 7/8 front tread; that includes the c and l designations... in 60 some of the c's had independent front suspension (torsion bar) , but I am pretty sure all the l's were straight axle/leaf... at least the couple 61's I have seen were that way...

[Scooterbilt]

Thanks Jonz, Do you know if and straight axles are narrower than that? I can cut the one I have, but I'd much rather buy one if I can.

[MattBMiller]

Originally Posted by Scooterbilt

Does anyone know if the C50 front axle is narrower than the C60? And if so by how much?

I can measure my 71 if you need to know

[Scooterbilt]

Originally Posted by MattBMiller

I can measure my 71 if you need to know

Please do. Thank you

Scott

[MattBMiller]

Originally Posted by Scooterbilt

Please do. Thank you

Scott

Right at 62" at the top of the king pins.

[Scooterbilt]

Ok, That'S The Same As The One I Have. I Need One Roughly 8" Narrower.

[lmdangerous]

Ever thought about cutting the axle? I have cut three.If the welder knows what they are doing the axle will brake somewhere else before the weld does. Cut in the center and remove 4 inches from each side. Spring pads are easy enough to duplicate. Just a thought.AND for the record if I have not told you this is one cool build. Any chance that you have another snub nose front cap around. I have a nast idea in my head.
LMD

[Scooterbilt]

Originally Posted by lmdangerous

Ever thought about cutting the axle? I have cut three.If the welder knows what they are doing the axle will brake somewhere else before the weld does. Cut in the center and remove 4 inches from each side. Spring pads are easy enough to duplicate. Just a thought.AND for the record if I have not told you this is one cool build. Any chance that you have another snub nose front cap around. I have a nast idea in my head.
LMD

Yes, I was planning on cutting it from the beginning. I just though heck if I could buy a narrower one it would save a bunch of time. I am a pretty good welder I have been doing it for a long time. But, I have never cut an axle down. What is the best way to go about it, and do you have any pictures of the 3 you have cut?

Scott

[Scooterbilt]

We have the engine coupling figured out. We are going to do it so that they can be disconnected and only run the back engine when running down the highway. Our version of chevy's displacement on demand! lol

[Southcity]

This video/episode from *gulp* Xtreme 4x4 has some decent info about cutting an axle

http://www.powerblocktv.com/episodes...j-jeep-part-ii

[Scooterbilt]

The axle I need to cut is a heavy duty solid front axle.

[Flat 67]

Scooter,

Take a look at this link. Granted your axle is so much bigger but maybe the same principles will apply.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...g+an+beam+axle


BTW, great project..........Flat67

[lmdangerous]

I cut a 55 truck axle (2 ton ) for an equipment trailer to haul a small dozer around and also the axles in both of my race cars. Get an exact center and remove the amount needed equally. You need to narrow it 8 inches. After cutting at the located centerline remove 4 from each side. Grind each side to a tapered section and use 1 inch piece of flat bar that fits in each groove front and back. Then start laying one fillet weld at a time. Make sure you have a welder that has the heat range / rating needed. Translation bigger is better. I actually used an arco industrial mig welder.
There is also a article that shows how to cut down a c30 heavy duty axle for a one tone on the stovebolt web site. It shows several pictures and how to put everything in the jig. Pretty nice article.
Lmd

[lmdangerous]

The article on the stovebolt was done to convert a 3800 to heavy duty disc brakes and keep the I beam front axle. The process will be the same. Check it out on the stovebolt site. I did the same thing. It's not as uncommon as you think. Don't have any pictures other than the axle under the race car. But the stovebolt site has several nice photos. Again check it out.

[buggy5872]

How about an isuzu npr axle. I believe the track width is around 65" I have big bertha on that type of chassis. It is 6 bolt pattern the same as old trucks. I just changed out the studs to american studs and bolted on 22.5 wheels.

[Flat 67]

Originally Posted by lmdangerous

But the stovebolt site has several nice photos. Again check it out.

I remember seeing that same article. Great article, but unless I'm mistaken, the last time I checked all the pictures were gone.

Flat67

[lmdangerous]

Still not a big deal . I used the flat bars as a jig and made sure the center of the beam was both straight and level.Need a big steady table and the usual blocks and vises.Double check after each weld.Some preheat- I did not . The arco welder I have will cut through it if i really turn it up. Several other machinest in the area said the trick is to let it cool on its own - no problems. The Isuzu npr axle sounds intresting also - and you would already have disc brakes with common parts available.Having done a disc brake conversion on my 3800 and keeping the factory I beam- That is a big plus.