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66Z71 · 03-13-2011, 11:08 PM

I love it. I never woulda thought of milling the wheels. I keep wishing I had a bigger lathe so I could fix some I have. I'll have to give the mill a try.

**Captainfab** · 03-14-2011, 12:21 AM

Congrats on the new equipment. Post up some pics when you get them in the shop.

I see you're going to run a hydroboost?

sams60gmc · 03-14-2011, 02:04 AM

Thanks Captain! I'm all moved in now just super unorganized I'll get some pics up soon.
I planned on using the hydro boost I had laying around but lately I've been re thinking it. Not too sure yet any suggestions on what would be a better set up for my truck?

**Captainfab** · 03-15-2011, 01:20 AM

Since you have one, I'd run it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sams60gmc

Thanks Captain! I'm all moved in now just super unorganized I'll get some pics up soon.
I planned on using the hydro boost I had laying around but lately I've been re thinking it. Not too sure yet any suggestions on what would be a better set up for my truck?

sams60gmc · 03-16-2011, 09:56 PM

Traded some machine work for a tail gate today. Not the script that I wanted, but when I traded about 10 minutes of labor for it I consider it basically free.

coulter · 05-07-2011, 03:34 AM

ya cant wait to see this thing done!!! so much awsome fab work

sams60gmc · 05-07-2011, 01:08 PM

Thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words.

Had a brain fart late last night, about how to mount my rack to the cross member, so I went out in the garage and threw together a card board template and came up with something that I think will work very well.
My last idea was a 1 1/2'' shaft that I turned down to fit inside the bushings on the rack, I tapped the end for a bolt, I was then going to contour the back of the shaft to match the contour on the crossmember then weld it.
I was never crazy about that idea.
I'm headed down to my machine shop in a few minutes to build these new stand offs. I'll post pictures in a little bit.

Edit, Just got back from work, finished my fenderwells, and finished up my power rack mounts. In the picture you can see my original idea. I like this one a lot better, they match the contour on the cross member so I'll be able to get some good weld on it. I'll mount it up after lunch.

sams60gmc · 05-07-2011, 07:10 PM

Rack mounted.

Looks like if I cut my steering shaft short enough I'll be able to get away with this set up.

Inner fenders on. Need to make supports off the core support now.

creep · 05-09-2011, 09:18 AM

Nice! I keep going back and forth on wether or not I want tubs and inner fenders up front but after getting caught in the rain 2 days ago I think I'm gonna do it.

sams60gmc · 05-09-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Nice! I keep going back and forth on wether or not I want tubs and inner fenders up front but after getting caught in the rain 2 days ago I think I'm gonna do it.

Ha yeah, I really didn't want them, but had to face the facts on where I live and how much I want to drive this truck (every day).

Alan's Classic · 05-09-2011, 11:44 PM

Coming along very nicely :Metal:

sams60gmc · 05-10-2011, 12:01 AM

Thanks Alan
Here is my drawing for the gauge and switch panel. Nothing special. I'll try and run it tomorrow.

sams60gmc · 05-10-2011, 09:22 PM

Almost got everything plumbed, needed to add quite a bit to the kit ( still haven't heard back on my complaint email) maybe I can get them to re imburse me for the fittings I've gotten

ya right. Need 1 more fitting to finish it then wiring. Hopefully tomorrow if I can find the fitting, or else I'll just take a 1/2npt plug drill it and tap it 1/8npt to get me going.
Gauge panel done, managed to drop it and crack 1 gauge.

redneck6 · 05-10-2011, 11:58 PM

still following along killer work man , i had a ? i wounder if you could make /machine a camber plate for upper control arms kind like they have on the euro/jap rice rockets to help with the - camber from droping it so low ? . all in all bad ass .

sams60gmc · 05-11-2011, 10:56 PM

She goes up and down off of the switches now. Compressor works great, threw a gauge off of a Makita compressor to make sure the pressure switch was working as it should. Super excite.

YouTube - 1960 GMC pickup, bagged and body...

exoticmetalworx · 05-24-2011, 09:00 PM

im about to turn my own set of dimple dies my self what stock did u use? i want to know if i could dimple 3/16 and how easy or hard that would be what thicknesses have you tried? cool build

sams60gmc · 05-24-2011, 10:09 PM

I turned them out of 3'' 1045 steel.
I will try some 3/16 tomorrow. Should work just fine.

sams60gmc · 05-24-2011, 10:32 PM

Was thinking about this, input please!

exoticmetalworx · 05-24-2011, 11:43 PM

it kinda looks like bricks w the lines betwwen the holes but i see where ur heading i dig it if u coud figure out how to roll the corner that would be sick

sams60gmc · 05-29-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exoticmetalworx

it kinda looks like bricks w the lines betwwen the holes but i see where ur heading i dig it if u coud figure out how to roll the corner that would be sick

Those holes will be dimple die'd The straight lines wont be there. I dunno having some fabricators block trying to figure out how to make them look good.

exoticmetalworx · 05-24-2011, 11:44 PM

oh do you think if i turned them out of aluminum they wouldnt work?

**Captainfab** · 05-25-2011, 12:25 AM

If you would like a little more insight into making dimple dies, check out this thread.....

http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/...de+dimple+dies

Quite a bit of good useful info in there.

There are a few other threads on the OFN showing dimpled holes.

sams60gmc · 05-29-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

If you would like a little more insight into making dimple dies, check out this thread.....

http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/...de+dimple+dies

Quite a bit of good useful info in there.

There are a few other threads on the OFN showing dimpled holes.

Thanks Captain!

sams60gmc · 06-02-2011, 08:01 PM

I finished building the hood hinges today, I'll test fit them tonight and if everything checks out I'll pull them back out for a final weld.
My hours got cut at work for a few weeks so it will be nice to have another full day to work on this thing, I'm excited for a longer weekend.

sams60gmc · 05-29-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exoticmetalworx

oh do you think if i turned them out of aluminum they wouldnt work?

I think aluminum would be fine if you didn't go too thick on the material you were dimpling.

03-13-2011, 11:08 PM	#1
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: my build thread I love it. I never woulda thought of milling the wheels. I keep wishing I had a bigger lathe so I could fix some I have. I'll have to give the mill a try. __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

03-14-2011, 12:21 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: my build thread Congrats on the new equipment. Post up some pics when you get them in the shop. I see you're going to run a hydroboost? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-14-2011, 02:04 AM	#3
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Thanks Captain! I'm all moved in now just super unorganized I'll get some pics up soon. I planned on using the hydro boost I had laying around but lately I've been re thinking it. Not too sure yet any suggestions on what would be a better set up for my truck? __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

03-16-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Traded some machine work for a tail gate today. Not the script that I wanted, but when I traded about 10 minutes of labor for it I consider it basically free. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

05-07-2011, 03:34 AM	#6
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: my build thread ya cant wait to see this thing done!!! so much awsome fab work __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

05-07-2011, 01:08 PM	#7
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Thanks guys I really appreciate the kind words. Had a brain fart late last night, about how to mount my rack to the cross member, so I went out in the garage and threw together a card board template and came up with something that I think will work very well. My last idea was a 1 1/2'' shaft that I turned down to fit inside the bushings on the rack, I tapped the end for a bolt, I was then going to contour the back of the shaft to match the contour on the crossmember then weld it. I was never crazy about that idea. I'm headed down to my machine shop in a few minutes to build these new stand offs. I'll post pictures in a little bit. Edit, Just got back from work, finished my fenderwells, and finished up my power rack mounts. In the picture you can see my original idea. I like this one a lot better, they match the contour on the cross member so I'll be able to get some good weld on it. I'll mount it up after lunch. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718 Last edited by sams60gmc; 05-07-2011 at 04:09 PM.

05-07-2011, 07:10 PM	#8
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Rack mounted. Looks like if I cut my steering shaft short enough I'll be able to get away with this set up. Inner fenders on. Need to make supports off the core support now. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

05-09-2011, 09:18 AM	#9
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: my build thread Nice! I keep going back and forth on wether or not I want tubs and inner fenders up front but after getting caught in the rain 2 days ago I think I'm gonna do it. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-09-2011, 11:44 PM	#11
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: my build thread Coming along very nicely :Metal: __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-10-2011, 12:01 AM	#12
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Thanks Alan Here is my drawing for the gauge and switch panel. Nothing special. I'll try and run it tomorrow. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

05-10-2011, 09:22 PM	#13
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Almost got everything plumbed, needed to add quite a bit to the kit ( still haven't heard back on my complaint email) maybe I can get them to re imburse me for the fittings I've gotten ya right. Need 1 more fitting to finish it then wiring. Hopefully tomorrow if I can find the fitting, or else I'll just take a 1/2npt plug drill it and tap it 1/8npt to get me going. Gauge panel done, managed to drop it and crack 1 gauge. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

05-10-2011, 11:58 PM	#14
redneck6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sparks nv Posts: 142	Re: my build thread still following along killer work man , i had a ? i wounder if you could make /machine a camber plate for upper control arms kind like they have on the euro/jap rice rockets to help with the - camber from droping it so low ? . all in all bad ass . __________________ 64 chevy c10 swb fleet small back window , in progress 454/400 swap , disc front disc rear , and just geting it on the road . 09 ford f350 cc swb 4x4 6.4l , to haul the others home . 2011 chevy hhr not mine but love the milage ..

05-24-2011, 09:00 PM	#16
exoticmetalworx Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: holbrook new york Posts: 144	Re: my build thread im about to turn my own set of dimple dies my self what stock did u use? i want to know if i could dimple 3/16 and how easy or hard that would be what thicknesses have you tried? cool build

05-24-2011, 10:09 PM	#17
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread I turned them out of 3'' 1045 steel. I will try some 3/16 tomorrow. Should work just fine. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

05-24-2011, 10:32 PM	#18
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread Was thinking about this, input please! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718



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05-24-2011, 11:43 PM	#19
exoticmetalworx Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: holbrook new york Posts: 144	Re: my build thread it kinda looks like bricks w the lines betwwen the holes but i see where ur heading i dig it if u coud figure out how to roll the corner that would be sick

05-24-2011, 11:44 PM	#21
exoticmetalworx Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: holbrook new york Posts: 144	Re: my build thread oh do you think if i turned them out of aluminum they wouldnt work?

05-25-2011, 12:25 AM	#22
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: my build thread If you would like a little more insight into making dimple dies, check out this thread..... http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/...de+dimple+dies Quite a bit of good useful info in there. There are a few other threads on the OFN showing dimpled holes. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 05-25-2011 at 12:25 AM.

06-02-2011, 08:01 PM	#24
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: my build thread I finished building the hood hinges today, I'll test fit them tonight and if everything checks out I'll pull them back out for a final weld. My hours got cut at work for a few weeks so it will be nice to have another full day to work on this thing, I'm excited for a longer weekend. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

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