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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
Lookin good!
How did you ensure the rear of the frame is positioned correct since it was chopped off? I ask because I need to re-do a shotty c-notch job and I'm looking for some pointers on how to keep everything in the correct position in order for all the bolt holes/bumper to line up correctly.
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67cheby
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
the ideal way would be to put it on a frame table and secure everything, we just did alot of measuring and alot more measuring
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
a little more progress, notch welding done, set the bed on for the first time , pic of the truck at ride height
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
Lookin good
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
nice progress!!! Looking great!
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
Man that looks good... and with the way you raised the floor it looks fairly stock. What are the plans for the center of the floor where the notch will pass through?
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
well the original plans was to not go through the floor at all ... but that was before i found this website and that dang Porterbuilt..... i am going to cover it with a hinged cover and either have the cover airbrushed or wrapped to match the wood on the bed floor .. hopefully that will blend it in a little, i am trying to go with somewhat of a stock look for this truck, everyone laughs when i say that but the engine looks stock, the interior will look stock and i am keeping all of the trim and badges, oh and thanks for the bed compliment alot of effort and cash went into making it look that way
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
Hey stock and dropped is the only way to go in my opinion... so more power to you.
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
me too, i think i have to make it a priority even if i have to show unfinished
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
Well its been a toss up to figure out what to use to center the rearend... Just bit the bullet and ordered the KP Components watts link... i hope i like it
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What made you go with the watts link, instead of the pan hard bar? Also, how high is your truck for "ride height"? Thanks for all the updates, looking good. |
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
looks awesome man! Keep up the good work!
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
TRuck is looking good, some nice fab work there.
One comment though. I always see people using levels. A level doesn't do much good unless the truck is sitting on perfectly level ground or you level it before you use a level. If the truck is sitting a degree or two off then the piece you have the level on will be off.
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
Sorry to jump in here but how do you guys get the frame level if the garage floor isn't level.. Would you level out the jack stands by putting shims etc under them?
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
with the frame flat on the ground if the pinch welds are setting even on both sides its close enough for me, if someone wants to measure it and tell me i am 1/16 off from side to side , more power to them... if i had endless amounts of money to spend i would have went to a high dollar shop with all of the right frame jigs and all of the cool equipment.... but i dont , so this will work for me , The truck has been in my family for about 30 years it will never get sold so if i do something that is a little off i only have myself to beat up about it
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
in the next pics i will hide my levels so it wont bother anyone
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
It wasn't bothering me. I was just making a comment, asking a question. Just wanted to make sure you weren't spending all that time to have to go back and spend more time fixing something. I would agree a 1/16 would probably be negligible, but you would be surprised what a degree or two adds up to over a 4-6 foot distance.
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
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They're free, infinately adjustable, and plenty just laying around. That's my kind of low-buck solution. Josh
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
I just ordered that same watts link how do you like it and how long did it take to arrive?
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
4-5 day, i thought that was quick, my only complaint is the heim joints were so hard to thread into the arms that i totally messed up the finish on them, other than that it was simple
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
^^^ thats a good idea to use scissor jacks. i may have to start doing that lol. i work outside too, in the grass. good thing i havent been doing anything that really requires a level lol
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
To borrow a line from an old painter I once met "He ain't takin' it to the World Fair". Give it a rest lets get back to this cool build.
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
Thanks Leevon, and by the way i put the 6 ft level on the floor on all sides of the truck and i know you probably wont believe but the floor is dead on level !!
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
What color you gonna paint your truck Cheby?
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Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges
looking good.
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