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BACKYARD88 · 10-06-2008, 05:47 PM

Looks like plenty to me. You should PM Nathan Porter(porterbuilt) and ask him to have a look, I'd bet he could tell you real quick

yfz450_0569 · 10-06-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Looks like plenty to me. You should PM Nathan Porter(porterbuilt) and ask him to have a look, I'd bet he could tell you real quick

That was done the same time I posted it on here, just waiting for him to reply, it's taking longer than usual.

yfz450_0569 · 10-09-2008, 09:23 PM

Is it best for the front wheels to be in a little, out a little, or just perfectly straight with the frame at ride height and now weight on the front end?

yfz450_0569 · 10-14-2008, 03:04 PM

Update coming soon...

Just some questions for now. Where can I get sway bars to fit with this frame? Is the front the same as what would originally fit? And what would fit in the rear?

abadsvt · 10-15-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yfz450_0569

Update coming soon...

Just some questions for now. Where can I get sway bars to fit with this frame? Is the front the same as what would originally fit? And what would fit in the rear?

There is a few different options. One is get a hold of Nathan and I believe he worked something out with a sway bar company to narrow the sway bar to fit the dropmembers track with or get a custom sway bar and piece it together yourself. If you decide to do the custom sway bar here is a link to a good company that has what you need.
Bars: http://www.1speedway.com/standard_swaybars.htm
Arms:http://www.1speedway.com/Swaybar_Arms.htm

Josh

yfz450_0569 · 10-18-2008, 06:52 PM

Now I got the rear section of the frame all welded together, and measured and the front should be ready to weld together begining of next week. Here's some pictures:

uno67 · 10-18-2008, 08:10 PM

shawing, shawing, shawing ching ching wowow nice throw a fender and a bed side on there i know you want to

68 short step · 10-18-2008, 09:27 PM

nice

BACKYARD88 · 10-18-2008, 11:32 PM

Looking good

boostin20 · 10-19-2008, 12:00 AM

Who makes those a-arms?

Riveted1 · 10-19-2008, 11:13 AM

Air Ride Tech.

Lookin great BTW!

yfz450_0569 · 10-21-2008, 11:05 AM

Pretty much at a stand-still on my truck for a few days till more parts come in and I get more money to get more stuff. I was bored so I took some pictures of all the rust on the cab. If I can get some 22.5s for a dually sold then I should have the money I need to finish it up most of the way.

Pretty bad? How would you recomend fixing these spots? I already have the rocker panels, left cab corner and a few other sheet metal pieces, but I am looking for the cheapest and possibly the easiest way to still fix it nicely.

My dad also has a 1950 Chevy pickup that he might let me restore, he has it at a body shop right now, been sitting for nearly 5 months and they still haven't done anything, so maybe I'll get to do the work

I'm already kinda excited.

my67chevytruck · 10-22-2008, 09:29 AM

Use patch panels for the bigger area's and bend up some correct gauge sheetmetal to repair the smaller areas..... should be pretty simple. I would wirewheel the areas especially around the kick panels to make sure you cut out all the rust and fix what needs to be fixed... good luck.

yfz450_0569 · 10-22-2008, 10:18 AM

It's already sandblasted so the weakest rust should all be gone. I might just get some guy that's good at bodywork to come look at all the rust and tell me just what I need to do. I think I have a pretty good idea, but I just want to make sure

yfz450_0569 · 10-22-2008, 11:18 AM

Is there any way I can change the title of my forum? I'm getting tired of "my '68 chevy (no name yet)". I think I have a name picked out for my truck, show n go or low n go.

my67chevytruck · 10-22-2008, 11:23 AM

PM 70CST (moderator) and ask him if the title can be changed.

yfz450_0569 · 10-23-2008, 04:04 PM

I've got my airtank tacked on and also my compressor brackets. Is it really bad to have the compressor welded to the frame? I just asked one guy so far and he said he didn't think it would hurt to do it and I didn't see a problem with it either so here goes. How does the set-up look? I plan on using an elbow so the hose will mount from the side not straight into the top like that.

68 short step · 10-23-2008, 07:00 PM

i wouldnt weld the compressor to the frame, because in the event it went out replaceing it would turn a easy job into a chore.. plus, they are designed to be shock mounted, and you may shorten the life of the unit.....i do think it would work tho, just IMO you are creating more work for yourself...... but it looks like one heck of a job you are doing. keep it up

BACKYARD88 · 10-23-2008, 09:56 PM

Also, without mounting it with some isolators is going to transmit 100% of the vibration into the frame and everything else. It would be a lot more quiet if you mounted it with the rubber isolators. It's surprising the things that will rattle, don't ask how I know

Looking good though. Keep it up!!

Riveted1 · 10-24-2008, 08:36 AM

The vibration on the frame was the first thing I thought of. I wonder what the resonant frequency of a truck frame is? You might be able to get that thing dancin'!

For a little fun: Sympathetic Vibrations

BACKYARD88 · 10-24-2008, 08:47 AM

I see they got the name fixed for ya.

yfz450_0569 · 10-24-2008, 10:26 AM

Sorry for any conufusioin, I meant the tank welded to the frame, I got the compressor mounts tacked on and the compressor bolted on, I wouldn't want to weld the compressor to the frame, I'd have problems with powdercoating and a bunch of others stuff later I'm sure lol, my bad on saying wrong

revn67 · 10-24-2008, 11:56 AM

there will be no problem with welding your tank to the frame, but i assume you are using some sort of mounts for it still right? i wouldn't just weld the surface of the tank to the frame, i love the build so far and it'll definitely be a great looking truck when its done im sure...ecspecially with those wheels and big brakes!!!

pcorriveau951 · 10-24-2008, 12:19 PM

i dont see a problem with welding the tank to the frame, just one suggestion, please make sure you pressure test the tank before you send it out to get powdercoated, i have a buddy who welded on mounting brackets and powdercoated and there was a little pin hole that leaked and he had to have it recoated.

Very good looking project, i want those brakes, and keep up the progress.

yfz450_0569 · 10-24-2008, 02:52 PM

I took pieces of 2 inch flat metal to mount the tank maybe about 1/2 inch from the piece of tubing it sits on.

Does anybody else every get a little tired of working on their project day after day? I'm thinking about taking a little break and waiting for more money to come in so I can finish it better.

10-06-2008, 05:47 PM	#101
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Looks like plenty to me. You should PM Nathan Porter(porterbuilt) and ask him to have a look, I'd bet he could tell you real quick __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

10-09-2008, 09:23 PM	#103
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Is it best for the front wheels to be in a little, out a little, or just perfectly straight with the frame at ride height and now weight on the front end?

10-14-2008, 03:04 PM	#104
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Update coming soon... Just some questions for now. Where can I get sway bars to fit with this frame? Is the front the same as what would originally fit? And what would fit in the rear?

10-18-2008, 06:52 PM	#106
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Now I got the rear section of the frame all welded together, and measured and the front should be ready to weld together begining of next week. Here's some pictures:

10-18-2008, 08:10 PM	#107
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) shawing, shawing, shawing ching ching wowow nice throw a fender and a bed side on there i know you want to

10-18-2008, 09:27 PM	#108
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) nice

10-18-2008, 11:32 PM	#109
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Looking good __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

10-19-2008, 12:00 AM	#110
boostin20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Posts: 16	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Who makes those a-arms?

10-19-2008, 11:13 AM	#111
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Air Ride Tech. Lookin great BTW! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 10-19-2008 at 11:13 AM.

10-21-2008, 11:05 AM	#112
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Pretty much at a stand-still on my truck for a few days till more parts come in and I get more money to get more stuff. I was bored so I took some pictures of all the rust on the cab. If I can get some 22.5s for a dually sold then I should have the money I need to finish it up most of the way. Pretty bad? How would you recomend fixing these spots? I already have the rocker panels, left cab corner and a few other sheet metal pieces, but I am looking for the cheapest and possibly the easiest way to still fix it nicely. My dad also has a 1950 Chevy pickup that he might let me restore, he has it at a body shop right now, been sitting for nearly 5 months and they still haven't done anything, so maybe I'll get to do the work I'm already kinda excited.

10-22-2008, 09:29 AM	#113
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Use patch panels for the bigger area's and bend up some correct gauge sheetmetal to repair the smaller areas..... should be pretty simple. I would wirewheel the areas especially around the kick panels to make sure you cut out all the rust and fix what needs to be fixed... good luck. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-22-2008, 10:18 AM	#114
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) It's already sandblasted so the weakest rust should all be gone. I might just get some guy that's good at bodywork to come look at all the rust and tell me just what I need to do. I think I have a pretty good idea, but I just want to make sure

10-22-2008, 11:18 AM	#115
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) Is there any way I can change the title of my forum? I'm getting tired of "my '68 chevy (no name yet)". I think I have a name picked out for my truck, show n go or low n go.

10-22-2008, 11:23 AM	#116
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: my '68 chevy (no name yet) PM 70CST (moderator) and ask him if the title can be changed. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-23-2008, 04:04 PM	#117
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". I've got my airtank tacked on and also my compressor brackets. Is it really bad to have the compressor welded to the frame? I just asked one guy so far and he said he didn't think it would hurt to do it and I didn't see a problem with it either so here goes. How does the set-up look? I plan on using an elbow so the hose will mount from the side not straight into the top like that.



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10-23-2008, 07:00 PM	#118
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". i wouldnt weld the compressor to the frame, because in the event it went out replaceing it would turn a easy job into a chore.. plus, they are designed to be shock mounted, and you may shorten the life of the unit.....i do think it would work tho, just IMO you are creating more work for yourself...... but it looks like one heck of a job you are doing. keep it up

10-23-2008, 09:56 PM	#119
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". Also, without mounting it with some isolators is going to transmit 100% of the vibration into the frame and everything else. It would be a lot more quiet if you mounted it with the rubber isolators. It's surprising the things that will rattle, don't ask how I know Looking good though. Keep it up!! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting Last edited by BACKYARD88; 10-23-2008 at 09:57 PM. Reason: grammar

10-24-2008, 08:36 AM	#120
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". The vibration on the frame was the first thing I thought of. I wonder what the resonant frequency of a truck frame is? You might be able to get that thing dancin'! For a little fun: Sympathetic Vibrations __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

10-24-2008, 08:47 AM	#121
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". I see they got the name fixed for ya. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

10-24-2008, 10:26 AM	#122
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". Sorry for any conufusioin, I meant the tank welded to the frame, I got the compressor mounts tacked on and the compressor bolted on, I wouldn't want to weld the compressor to the frame, I'd have problems with powdercoating and a bunch of others stuff later I'm sure lol, my bad on saying wrong

10-24-2008, 11:56 AM	#123
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". there will be no problem with welding your tank to the frame, but i assume you are using some sort of mounts for it still right? i wouldn't just weld the surface of the tank to the frame, i love the build so far and it'll definitely be a great looking truck when its done im sure...ecspecially with those wheels and big brakes!!! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

10-24-2008, 12:19 PM	#124
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". i dont see a problem with welding the tank to the frame, just one suggestion, please make sure you pressure test the tank before you send it out to get powdercoated, i have a buddy who welded on mounting brackets and powdercoated and there was a little pin hole that leaked and he had to have it recoated. Very good looking project, i want those brakes, and keep up the progress.

10-24-2008, 02:52 PM	#125
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: "my '68 chevy project - show n go". I took pieces of 2 inch flat metal to mount the tank maybe about 1/2 inch from the piece of tubing it sits on. Does anybody else every get a little tired of working on their project day after day? I'm thinking about taking a little break and waiting for more money to come in so I can finish it better.

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