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sams60gmc · 09-03-2010, 12:46 AM

Got my jig made up for my control arms. Decided to build the jig on a something so I can keep it in case I want to build some more. Got my card board templates. Might get the tubing bent this weekend.

Card board templates of the tubes and ball joint plate bolted down. These have the exact deminsions as stock control arms. I might build another set down the road with a more mellow ball joint angle.

sams60gmc · 09-05-2010, 01:00 PM

Well I called up my buddy to see about getting my tubing bent and he was just heading out for a long weekend. So maybe next week I can get the tubing bent.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-05-2010, 04:16 PM

Dude that sucks... I may have you machine me out something for my watts link and I may pick your brain on suggestions on how make it looks super clean..

sams60gmc · 09-06-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Dude that sucks... I may have you machine me out something for my watts link and I may pick your brain on suggestions on how make it looks super clean..

I'm down.

sams60gmc · 09-10-2010, 11:59 PM

Got my A arms made up. Turned out great! I made left and right jigs off of the factory arms in case I ever want to make more.

**Captainfab** · 09-11-2010, 12:55 AM

Those turned out nice

What wall thickness is that 1.250 DOM?

sams60gmc · 09-11-2010, 11:54 AM

It's 1/4" wall. Pretty gnarly stuff.
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narx66gmc · 09-12-2010, 12:06 AM

those look great. you are making hard for me not to build some uppers. you make it look easy. keep up the great work.

sams60gmc · 09-12-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by narx66gmc

those look great. you are making hard for me not to build some uppers. you make it look easy. keep up the great work.

Honestly it wasn't too hard. I just made my jig off of the factory arms, made some bushing sleeves, and had the tubing bent so it looked close, took a while for the final fit and finish... But all in all I figure I have about a day in them. Jig to finish.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-14-2010, 11:39 PM

So now its just reassemble frame and mount cab? Or are you gonna build lower arms? Let me know I wanna help...

sams60gmc · 09-14-2010, 11:57 PM

I do eventually want to build lowers. But for now I think I'm just going to run my modified stock ones for now. I'll throw an ad up on CL for a set of lowers to build a jig off of. I'm just ready to have it back to a roller.
I've got a few things I want to do to the cab before I put it back on. Shave the drip rail/ shave the firewall shelf thing or whatever you did in your build and plug all the extra holes in the fire wall.
Did you go down to the shop and find that mesh?

sams60gmc · 09-18-2010, 09:31 PM

Got the front end of my truck back together and made this video.

YouTube - $800 can crusher

62 Bowtie · 09-18-2010, 10:28 PM

Cool you got mad skills bro

narx66gmc · 09-19-2010, 12:02 AM

it looks great man! keep it up!

sams60gmc · 09-19-2010, 01:31 AM

Thanks guys!

sams60gmc · 09-19-2010, 05:37 PM

Yesterday I rolled it outside and layed it out in my drive way, just cuz lol. Looks pretty sweet, front end needs some more work to get it all dialed in but its rolling for now. The rack is just ratchet strapped to the cross member.
Then totally off subject but for the past few years I've been working out of a messy tool bag so a few days ago I bought a vintage Snap On roll away and today I bought a Craftsman top box and completed my set of ratchet wrenches with a set of metrics. Anyways when the Snap On box is restored I'll bring it home and put them together. Its so nice to finally be organized, I've got a small garage so the more organized the better.

Dinos63 · 09-19-2010, 07:36 PM

DUUDE NICE WORK !!, JUST A IDEA HAVE YOU TRIED RUNNING THE TIE ROD ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SPINDLE? NOT SUCH A ANGEL, I DID THAT ON A 66 PRERUNNER SEEMED TO WORK OUT WELL, NICE JOB ON THE ARMS

sams60gmc · 09-19-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

DUUDE NICE WORK !!, JUST A IDEA HAVE YOU TRIED RUNNING THE TIE ROD ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SPINDLE? NOT SUCH A ANGEL, I DID THAT ON A 66 PRERUNNER SEEMED TO WORK OUT WELL, NICE JOB ON THE ARMS

Dino man thanks for the kind words

I probably will end up running the tie run under the spindle when its all back together.
Still waiting on all the hardware to put that together and I need to machine 1 more mount for my rack.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-19-2010, 08:33 PM

Looks like winter is here better get urself a heater soon,or come over to my heated shop and you can hang out. Im really diggin the new tool box cant wait to see it with some stripes on it..

sams60gmc · 09-19-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks like winter is here better get urself a heater soon,or come over to my heated shop and you can hang out. Im really diggin the new tool box cant wait to see it with some stripes on it..

As long as I got a cover over my head I'm good. I've spent alot of time wrenching outside, even my little garage is amazing. But I'll be over at your house plenty lol
And you know I'll deffinatly stripe that vintage Snapon box.

Delmo · 09-19-2010, 11:29 PM

What does running the tie rod under the spindle do for your bump steer? Was always curious how much it would affect it.

sams60gmc · 09-20-2010, 01:55 AM

I think I read some where that it makes your bump steer a little worse, but on the up side it mellows out your tie rod angle.
I would like to think that this all depends on your ride height.
Not to sure tho, I will be trying both methods.

sams60gmc · 09-26-2010, 12:39 PM

Got the drip rail shave almost done. Turning out awesome.

rain_man · 09-26-2010, 06:35 PM

the drip rail makes a huge difference
it is probley my least fav part of the body on our trucks

sams60gmc · 09-26-2010, 06:41 PM

Yeah I like it alot without it. Glad I decided to do it.

09-03-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Got my jig made up for my control arms. Decided to build the jig on a something so I can keep it in case I want to build some more. Got my card board templates. Might get the tubing bent this weekend. Card board templates of the tubes and ball joint plate bolted down. These have the exact deminsions as stock control arms. I might build another set down the road with a more mellow ball joint angle. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-05-2010, 01:00 PM	#2
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Well I called up my buddy to see about getting my tubing bent and he was just heading out for a long weekend. So maybe next week I can get the tubing bent. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-05-2010, 04:16 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: my build thread Dude that sucks... I may have you machine me out something for my watts link and I may pick your brain on suggestions on how make it looks super clean.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-10-2010, 11:59 PM	#5
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Got my A arms made up. Turned out great! I made left and right jigs off of the factory arms in case I ever want to make more. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-11-2010, 12:55 AM	#6
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09-11-2010, 11:54 AM	#7
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread It's 1/4" wall. Pretty gnarly stuff. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718 Last edited by sams60gmc; 09-11-2010 at 12:27 PM. Reason: SPELING!

09-12-2010, 12:06 AM	#8
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: my build thread those look great. you are making hard for me not to build some uppers. you make it look easy. keep up the great work.

09-14-2010, 11:39 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: my build thread So now its just reassemble frame and mount cab? Or are you gonna build lower arms? Let me know I wanna help... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-14-2010, 11:57 PM	#11
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread I do eventually want to build lowers. But for now I think I'm just going to run my modified stock ones for now. I'll throw an ad up on CL for a set of lowers to build a jig off of. I'm just ready to have it back to a roller. I've got a few things I want to do to the cab before I put it back on. Shave the drip rail/ shave the firewall shelf thing or whatever you did in your build and plug all the extra holes in the fire wall. Did you go down to the shop and find that mesh? __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-18-2010, 10:28 PM	#13
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: my build thread Cool you got mad skills bro

09-19-2010, 12:02 AM	#14
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: my build thread it looks great man! keep it up! __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

09-19-2010, 01:31 AM	#15
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Thanks guys! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-19-2010, 05:37 PM	#16
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Yesterday I rolled it outside and layed it out in my drive way, just cuz lol. Looks pretty sweet, front end needs some more work to get it all dialed in but its rolling for now. The rack is just ratchet strapped to the cross member. Then totally off subject but for the past few years I've been working out of a messy tool bag so a few days ago I bought a vintage Snap On roll away and today I bought a Craftsman top box and completed my set of ratchet wrenches with a set of metrics. Anyways when the Snap On box is restored I'll bring it home and put them together. Its so nice to finally be organized, I've got a small garage so the more organized the better. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-19-2010, 07:36 PM	#17
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: my build thread DUUDE NICE WORK !!, JUST A IDEA HAVE YOU TRIED RUNNING THE TIE ROD ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SPINDLE? NOT SUCH A ANGEL, I DID THAT ON A 66 PRERUNNER SEEMED TO WORK OUT WELL, NICE JOB ON THE ARMS __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

09-19-2010, 08:33 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: my build thread Looks like winter is here better get urself a heater soon,or come over to my heated shop and you can hang out. Im really diggin the new tool box cant wait to see it with some stripes on it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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09-19-2010, 11:29 PM	#21
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: my build thread What does running the tie rod under the spindle do for your bump steer? Was always curious how much it would affect it.

09-20-2010, 01:55 AM	#22
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread I think I read some where that it makes your bump steer a little worse, but on the up side it mellows out your tie rod angle. I would like to think that this all depends on your ride height. Not to sure tho, I will be trying both methods. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-26-2010, 12:39 PM	#23
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Got the drip rail shave almost done. Turning out awesome. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

09-26-2010, 06:35 PM	#24
rain_man Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: daytona beach fl Posts: 187	Re: my build thread the drip rail makes a huge difference it is probley my least fav part of the body on our trucks __________________ 61 step/long bed SBW(SOLD) NEED A NEW PROJECT

09-26-2010, 06:41 PM	#25
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Yeah I like it alot without it. Glad I decided to do it. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

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