PROJECT "Father/Son" C-20 Rolling Chassis Build

[64c20crewcab]

Any idea as to details of what aftermarket front end stuff he used. Aftermarket C20 3/4 ton stuff is pretty rare - at least is what I been seeing. CPP is the only one I've seen.

MUCH THANKS!

[rcrahn]

Hello Norm,
Thanks for the nice words about our truck. This is a father son project (with John's capable help) and thus far we are pleased.
Now, about the drop spindles. Early on when Justin started to work on this truck he started by getting these 8 lug drop spindles. I checked with him about where they came from. He said there is one company in S. CA that basically makes all the drop spindles (5 lug, 6 lug & 8 lug) sold by the various suppliers. He couldn't recall the name. But there were issues with getting the fit right, especially on the spindle shaft. He went through 2-3 sets before things were finally right. That was 2 years ago.
As far as what is out there today I believe that you can get an 8 lug drop spindle/ disc brake kit from Brothers and also performance parts.
Google "8 lug drop spindles".

Good luck,

Rich

PS: We normally use a place in San Jose called Power Brake Exchange for all our brake components. For example, the rotors and calipers we used on the 14 bolt (see thread pics) rear came from Power Brake Exchange. Cost $250. I do know those components came from a company named Centric, which is located in Industry, CA.

[64c20crewcab]

Rich Thanks for the info. Since I'm located in SoCal - Brothers, CPP, Truck Shop & Classic Industries are all within a 1 hr drive. Will check to see whats available. I picked up my 14 bolt rear disc brake kit (which can be used on the Eaton) on ebay nearly 2 yrs ago. Could not find drums nor eaton conversion kit. But that thanks for the info.

I'm sure others here will be inspired by this build as I have. Too KEWL!

[watahyahknow]

how could i've missed this tread for so long , i like it a lot aspecially the watts linksetup .
i was planning on doing a dually the same way with a rockcrawler diffcover and all
now i can show pics of wat i meant making explaining a lot eazier

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

how could i've missed this tread for so long , i like it a lot aspecially the watts linksetup.....

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Thanks bro...

[rcrahn]

Alert the media, the bed has been cut. Repeat, the bed is cut!!!!

Now let's see the whole truck

How about that tailgate. WOW! Chief does great work!


Nice looking underneath


More overall pics


Building a custom notched, bagged, shaved 67 Chevy LWB Fleetside 3/4 ton 8 lug with 14 bolt, custom watts link and Gen III engine - $$$$$$ Building it with your son - Priceless!

[ChiefRocka]

SWEEEEEEETTTTT!!!!!

Man that thing is coming along nice....

Building with your son...definately PRICELESS !!!

So far, we (my son & I) have a modified 24volt POWER WHEELS !!

[ChiefRocka]

What's up guys....Thought we'd bring this topic back up from the dead.

Two weeks ago, Mr Rahn called me and asked if I'd like to go on a road-trip to pick up an engine and tranny for the project. I said sure lets do it.

We set off to Pomona last Saturday morning (10hr round trip) to fetch this bad boy. It just so happened that that weekend was the Pomona Swap Meet, which is said to be the largest/baddest show/swap there is in Cali...and it was !!

Here are a few (and I mean a few) of the cool rides we seen out there:
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We arrived way before the sun, at 3:30 in the morning:
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After these people moved...we got a shot of this nice 64
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There were a lot of good deals to be found...like these all leather SUV rear seats..perfect for an old truck cab..(just don't ask where they came from)...this guy was best buddies with "Steve the Repo Man"
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This was and still is my favorite ride...I have own like 3 in the past...I sure miss them all...64 Impala 9-pass wagon:
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Not sure what Rahn was looking at...mabey the group of men....I do see the 10ply tires I should of bought with wheels...for my SuperDuty..mounted on alum wheels for $300...My current tires are balder than me !!
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[project 67 sub]

i was their on sunday. i saw that cab and front clip on the flat bed when it was leaving the guy passed right by me. guy only wanted like $600

[nuke1]

rcrahn the truck sure is coming along, you are gonna love that LQ9, run smooth and have power, i would say to spray it though not brush it.

[rcrahn]

Thanks man for the compliment.
Take good care when you are up in that apache....and god bless

[NebraskaC/20]

Looking nice. Can't wait to see the final result.

[rcrahn]

Update on recent work...

Bearclaw latches & poppers installed.....



Roll pan installed........


Wheel tubs & notch cover installed......




Inner fender skirts massaged to clear when front is fully lowered.....


Master Yoda...my nickname for my good friend and body shop owner - Barry.


Back at Master Yoda's shop with some air in it.....

[ChiefRocka]

Cool...So who ended up doing the work ??

[rcrahn]

still in paint jail!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Cool...So who ended up doing the work ??

Well ??

[OARNGESI]

That trucks looking really good

[ChiefRocka]

Small update....Rich is so cool, he got himself a CoolCap !
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[rcrahn]

Yes, I am very cool John! Thanks!
I will be stopping by later today to get that. Did you say 6 pack Corona or Bud lite? You know you need to watch the cals.....
Then I head off to see master yoda. This week his crew is finally re-starting the bed bodywork. All I can say is it must be really slow around the shop. LOL Can't really complain, they do good work and the price is right.
Once the fleetsides are perfectly straight they'll remove the entire bed and cut/install this filler plate. Then primer the entire bed top and bottom.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by rcrahn

Yes, I am very cool John! Thanks!
I will be stopping by later today to get that. Did you say 6 pack Corona or Bud lite? You know you need to watch the cals.....
Then I head off to see master yoda. This week his crew is finally re-starting the bed bodywork. All I can say is it must be really slow around the shop. LOL Can't really complain, they do good work and the price is right.
Once the fleetsides are perfectly straight they'll remove the entire bed and cut/install this filler plate. Then primer the entire bed top and bottom.

Heinekin Light !!!

[rcrahn]

OK, the beer was delivered today to John, the part looks great and I visited the twilight zone - aka the bodyshop. Except this visit was different. Instead of walking in and seeing zero progress made I was delighted to see they actually took my suggestion to heart and thought big. For weeks they have dinked around with the left rear tail light area on the LWB fleetside. This bed was damaged in an accident and the tail light area was well, not very straight. I kept thinking this looks like crap.
So, I had these other fleetsides in the shop, already media blasted (this was the LWB bed with wood floor) and I tell them, "cut the bad metal out and replace what you need with that other fleetside piece". Go to work!

To start, here is the donor panel


Here is the outcome so far...

[texanidiot25]

Looks real good. Can't wait to see it in paint

[meathead95]

whats the 4 rows of spot welds on the bedside patch for? is there a slug behind it? just wondering as im in the process of the same thing

[rcrahn]

I didn't see them do this but yes, I assume they 1st welded a support panel to the end of the cut fleetside (left) and then brought the patch panel in. So there is an overlaping panel behind. The other key thing they did is not cut or mess with the area where the tail gate bolts into the bed. So as not to compromise the support strength.
Here is a better shot. The center area has been hammered lower, they will grind down the welds and use a thin layer of filler to level it....

[meathead95]

thanks for the reply