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Old 05-30-2013, 02:37 PM   #1
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Great job on the brake lines.

I finally got access to a set of good benders.
I consider these the best.
And it really makes a difference when bending lines.
They are Swagelok brand,.. like these.
It better make a big difference with a price tag over $300! You have to pay to play right?!
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Old 06-06-2013, 09:36 PM   #2
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hey rob, just found this thread, truck is looking good! glad to see my old frame put to use!
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Old 06-07-2013, 09:09 AM   #3
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just awesome, keep up the good work..
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Great job on the brake lines.

I finally got access to a set of good benders.
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And it really makes a difference when bending lines.
They are Swagelok brand,.. like these.
Those are sweet, but to complicated for me, .

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Looks good Rob!

Keith... is that an internet picture or some bends you've produced recently?
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hey rob, just found this thread, truck is looking good! glad to see my old frame put to use!
Thanks Mike, I couldn't have done it witout you, .
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Old 05-30-2013, 02:05 PM   #4
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Looks good Rob!

Keith... is that an internet picture or some bends you've produced recently?
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Old 06-15-2013, 07:19 AM   #5
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I really like the Holley LS bracket setup! Here are some pictures of the completed bracket setup bolted on.
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Old 06-15-2013, 10:01 AM   #6
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Old 06-15-2013, 07:51 PM   #7
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Thats awesome!
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Old 06-23-2013, 11:14 AM   #8
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I finally got the motor cleaned up and re-installed. I also bolted up the accessory setup from my 68 just to make sure everything would fit correctly....it does...... Pics!
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Old 06-23-2013, 11:34 AM   #9
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Hey I thought I was going to get to help with that!!
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Old 07-04-2013, 10:30 AM   #10
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1 step forward and 2 steps back. Got the 2 piece driveshaft, but the motor mounts are to high, arrrggghhhh!!!!
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Old 07-04-2013, 11:17 AM   #11
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Well, crap! How does that happen?!?

How can you lower the motor mounts?
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Old 07-04-2013, 11:24 AM   #12
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Well, crap! How does that happen?!?

How can you lower the motor mounts?
I'm not sure, . I called Nate at PB and he is building me a set of shorter ones next week.
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Old 07-04-2013, 11:36 AM   #13
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Normally there is a 2" spacer required under the carrier bearing.
I see you have something under it,... but how much?
Do you think your driveshaft tube diameter is too big?

The first shorter shaft,... is usually just and extension of the trans tailshaft.
(very close to the same angle)
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Old 07-04-2013, 11:47 AM   #14
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Normally there is a 2" spacer required under the carrier bearing.
I see you have something under it,... but how much?
Do you think your driveshaft tube diameter is too big?

The first shorter shaft,... is usually just and extension of the trans tailshaft.
(very close to the same angle)
Keith - I had the carrier bearing raised about 2.5" and it was still a no go. I talked to Nate and he said the motor was to high... As far as the diameter of the drive shaft, I've asked for pics and advice on doing this for about 3 months but have got very little info, so I went with what I knew. I didn't even think to ask the guy at the driveline shop about the diameter because I hadn't heard it was an issue..... You would think that as many of these extreme setups that are out there, that there would be a write up of the do's and don'ts of measuring and building the driveline for them.......
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Keith - I had the carrier bearing raised about 2.5" and it was still a no go. I talked to Nate and he said the motor was to high... As far as the diameter of the drive shaft, I've asked for pics and advice on doing this for about 3 months but have got very little info, so I went with what I knew. I didn't even think to ask the guy at the driveline shop about the diameter because I hadn't heard it was an issue..... You would think that as many of these extreme setups that are out there, that there would be a write up of the do's and don'ts of measuring and building the driveline for them.......
Agreed! I've searched all over the forums and really couldn't find much other than multiple members running into the vibration issues... with no real known solution.
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Rob that sucks you're having all this trouble!
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Old 07-05-2013, 01:18 PM   #17
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Rob, could your trans x-member be mounted too high on the frame? It's hard to tell in the picture, but it looks like it is really high on the frame.
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Looks that way to me too....I haven't figured out my driveshaft yet but right now I no my trans x member is lower. I also thought about lowering the engine mounts as well . Time will tell. If Nate thinks engine mounts then I would go that way because you will be able to lower the trans mount to.
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Sucks about the driveshaft problem Rob, I'm interested in how you went about measuring for it. Did you go with the 3" for more horsepower potential.
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Old 07-05-2013, 04:58 PM   #20
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Agreed! I've searched all over the forums and really couldn't find much other than multiple members running into the vibration issues... with no real known solution.
Driveline angles are very complicated. as I'm sure everyone knows. I just wish there was more information or a how to on this subject. I researched and asked questions before I finally bit they bullet and ordered the shaft. I know Nate will help me figure it out an I plan on doing a thread dedicated to this subject once I'm done.

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Rob that sucks you're having all this trouble!
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Looks that way to me too....I haven't figured out my driveshaft yet but right now I no my trans x member is lower. I also thought about lowering the engine mounts as well . Time will tell. If Nate thinks engine mounts then I would go that way because you will be able to lower the trans mount to.
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You are correct, the transmission mount is to high. But that is were is supposed to be based on a max of 5 degree output shaft angle. The problem with lowering just the transmission mount without also lowering the motor, is the angle that it places the tranny output shaft. It currently is set a 5 degrees (probably the max you want). If I lower the the tranny mount to get the drive shafts at the proper angle, it create an 8-9 degree angle on the transmission output shaft. So the only way to fix that is to lower the motor mounts. Clear as mud?!

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Honestly, I never really thought about the diameter of the drive shaft. I took it to the drive line shop and explained to him what I was doing and told him the motor/tranny combo that it was going to be connected to and this is what he built. I did a lot of research and asked a lot of questions but the diameter of the shaft was never mention as an issue. If the diameter were smaller, it would allow me to raise the carrier bearing up more, but as it sits, I already have it raised up 2.5-3 inches. I'm not sure I would want to any higher even if I could.

On a better note, the 68 S/C truck is coming together nicely so far.....
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Both trucks are looking killer Rob.
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Rob I am in complete awe of that engine setup in the 68.
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Rob here is my setup and your trans x-member is higher.
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