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my67chevytruck · 04-21-2010, 07:30 AM

Nice work Scoti

SCOTI · 05-03-2010, 11:03 AM

I picked up a couple of parts @ the Pate swap meet this weekend that were needed. I got the BBW sheet metal needed to get the conversion process under way.

I got the bulk of a rear cab section & whittled it down to a more manageable size. From there it was the drill, pry, & split routine (over & over.... & over again

). A couple hours later I was done.

I hope to get started on removing the small window sheet metal this week & my buddy has cleared a spot in his shop to get some fresh interior color sprayed....

joe231 · 05-03-2010, 11:27 AM

Cool!!!

72BlckButy · 05-03-2010, 02:24 PM

Nice can't wait to see the BBW install!

Tx Firefighter · 05-03-2010, 02:37 PM

I suppose I am just a pervert from way back, but BBW means something completely different to me.

**Clyde65** · 05-03-2010, 02:49 PM

That's funny right thar, I dont care who you are, that's funny!

Tx Firefighter · 05-03-2010, 02:54 PM

I'm just saying if you do a google search on BBW you will find what I'm more familiar with and it doesn't mention old truck windows anywhere.

SCOTI · 05-03-2010, 03:09 PM

Hhmm.... Is it just me, or does TX seem to know an awful lot about this 'other' BBW definition?? For some people, "way back" means last week when the bar closed on Sat night

.

Tx Firefighter · 05-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Hey I'm an old chubby chaser from way back.

joe231 · 05-03-2010, 08:58 PM

**N2TRUX** · 05-04-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Hey I'm an old chubby chaser from way back.

I think your sharing a bit too much Kevin...

Tx Firefighter · 05-04-2010, 08:58 PM

Geez , I'm not saying I am a trench coat wearing perv, I just dated a few fluffy girls over the years.

joe231 · 05-04-2010, 09:00 PM

fryer1979 · 05-04-2010, 09:58 PM

Wow, totally the wrong (or maybe perfect) time to open up this thread for a read.

SCOTI, very nice work so far, with so much attention to detail the end result is sure to be stunning. Subscribed for the ride.

SCOTI · 05-05-2010, 01:05 AM

I got a little more done tonight but didn't take any pics.

I wanted to add some reinforcement plates for the R&P notches which requires some 're-work' the pass side front frame rail where the OE idler arm mounts on 67-72 frames (earlier frames don't have the dimples for the idler arm).

My plan is to sandwhich the original portion of the frame immediately surrounding the notch between 2pcs of .1875" steel. This requires the frame to be as flat as possible so those 'dimples' had to go. I removed that portion of the frame & replaced it w/some flat steel (I used a section of the scrap frame for the flat piece).

While re-working the area, I re-shaped the area on the top of the frame rail where it curved 'up' (I believe this was OE for fuel pump clearance on 292's & 396's). I flattened the top portion of the frame to be symmetrical w/the driver side. I also trimmed the rails up a little for a nice clean edge when transitioning from the upper a-arm/bag mount to the radiator core support area of the frame rails.

I got the outside portion of the rail cleaned up after the welds were cooled; still need to do the inside. I also made my templates for the plates that will sandwhich the notches. I'll get some pics up tomorrow.....

63sbssbbw · 05-05-2010, 06:09 AM

You guys are too funny
I've had to explain my board name once or twice
Looking great Scoti,Am I to assume that you'll be bonding the inner pinch weld or ?
T

SCOTI · 05-05-2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

You guys are too funny
I've had to explain my board name once or twice
Looking great Scoti,Am I to assume that you'll be bonding the inner pinch weld or ?
T

Yes, that's the current plan.

8mpg · 05-05-2010, 11:34 AM

Hey Scoti... crazy question, but what steel/scrap yard are you using? I have always used Garland Steel, but man..last time I left with 64lbs of drop steel, I paid like $60. Alum would have probably been more.

SCOTI · 05-05-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8mpg

Hey Scoti... crazy question, but what steel/scrap yard are you using? I have always used Garland Steel, but man..last time I left with 64lbs of drop steel, I paid like $60. Alum would have probably been more.

Garland Steel is the closest to me so I do get most metal from them. I recycle my old scrap w/my GF's family owned company as they have a scrap container. They also supply me w/some certain parts/pieces if timing & inventory allows. They made my rear c-notches & my air-ride control panel FOC..... Well, I live w/their daughter so not exactly free

.

Tx Firefighter · 05-05-2010, 01:34 PM

You guys need to come on over to Fort Worth. My steel yard gets 30 cents a pound for drops. Westex off North Main in Ft Worth.

8mpg · 05-05-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

You guys need to come on over to Fort Worth. My steel yard gets 30 cents a pound for drops. Westex off North Main in Ft Worth.

Thanks man...I will check them out. Much closer. Im in Southlake. Garland Steel is 35 miles from me. I think Im going to just build my notch for the frame with the last bit of steel I bought from Garland.

edit/// They are 28 miles from me...little closer. Im in NRH all the time at the woman's place.

Thanks for the reply Scoti...

SCOTI · 05-11-2010, 12:05 AM

Alright.... A little more progress.

Friday I got the truck loaded up & got it moved over to a friends shop. He'll be letting me utilize some shop space to do the small to big back window conversion. We'll also be painting the interior while it's there & his glass guy will pop in some fresh front/rear glass.

I still had a couple of things that needed to be finished on the frame. I needed to weld in some .500" solid rod on the rear bend of the rear c-notches. With the insight of Lakeroadster, the rear bend was determined to be the 'weak-point' of the re-worked c-notches. The solid rod will help re-inforce this possible stress point. While I had the frame flipped to do the rear, I also finished welding the bottom edge of the R&P c-notches in front.

I'm in the process of making re-inforcement plates to help strengthen the frame area adjacent to the R&P notches & will try to get those finished up in the next couple of days.

Pics of the solid rod welded to the rear bend of the rear c-notches....

smashingchuck · 05-11-2010, 12:19 AM

Haha know when to say when on the frame stregnthing it gets addicacting! Looks good!

SCOTI · 05-11-2010, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Haha know when to say when on the frame stregnthing it gets addicacting! Looks good!

The strength/stress analysis he did indicated the rear would still have a stress point @ that rear bend so the solid rod was needed.

The front notches are what 'everyone else' is installing w/their Dropmember installs. I decided I would prefer the frame around the notched area to be re-inforced. That's about it.

I meant to take a couple of pics from where I smoothed the side of the frame rail & 'removed' the curved portion on the top of the frame but forgot....

darkhorse970 · 05-11-2010, 06:44 AM

That is certainly going to be a stout notch! I'm interested in seeing the finished product.

As for the BBW conversion, I'm still pondering mine and am anxious to see step by step progress pics on yours. Don't forget to take the pics...

04-21-2010, 07:30 AM	#176
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Recycle Nice work Scoti __________________ 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

05-03-2010, 11:03 AM	#177
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Project: Recycle I picked up a couple of parts @ the Pate swap meet this weekend that were needed. I got the BBW sheet metal needed to get the conversion process under way. I got the bulk of a rear cab section & whittled it down to a more manageable size. From there it was the drill, pry, & split routine (over & over.... & over again ). A couple hours later I was done. I hope to get started on removing the small window sheet metal this week & my buddy has cleared a spot in his shop to get some fresh interior color sprayed.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-03-2010, 11:27 AM	#178
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project: Recycle Cool!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-03-2010, 02:24 PM	#179
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Recycle Nice can't wait to see the BBW install! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-03-2010, 02:37 PM	#180
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Project: Recycle I suppose I am just a pervert from way back, but BBW means something completely different to me. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-03-2010, 02:49 PM	#181
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Project: Recycle That's funny right thar, I dont care who you are, that's funny! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 05-03-2010 at 02:49 PM.

05-03-2010, 02:54 PM	#182
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Project: Recycle I'm just saying if you do a google search on BBW you will find what I'm more familiar with and it doesn't mention old truck windows anywhere. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-03-2010, 03:09 PM	#183
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Project: Recycle Hhmm.... Is it just me, or does TX seem to know an awful lot about this 'other' BBW definition?? For some people, "way back" means last week when the bar closed on Sat night . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-03-2010, 04:19 PM	#184
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Project: Recycle Hey I'm an old chubby chaser from way back. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-03-2010, 08:58 PM	#185
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project: Recycle __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-04-2010, 08:58 PM	#187
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Project: Recycle Geez , I'm not saying I am a trench coat wearing perv, I just dated a few fluffy girls over the years. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-04-2010, 09:00 PM	#188
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project: Recycle __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-04-2010, 09:58 PM	#189
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Project: Recycle Wow, totally the wrong (or maybe perfect) time to open up this thread for a read. SCOTI, very nice work so far, with so much attention to detail the end result is sure to be stunning. Subscribed for the ride.

05-05-2010, 01:05 AM	#190
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Project: Recycle I got a little more done tonight but didn't take any pics. I wanted to add some reinforcement plates for the R&P notches which requires some 're-work' the pass side front frame rail where the OE idler arm mounts on 67-72 frames (earlier frames don't have the dimples for the idler arm). My plan is to sandwhich the original portion of the frame immediately surrounding the notch between 2pcs of .1875" steel. This requires the frame to be as flat as possible so those 'dimples' had to go. I removed that portion of the frame & replaced it w/some flat steel (I used a section of the scrap frame for the flat piece). While re-working the area, I re-shaped the area on the top of the frame rail where it curved 'up' (I believe this was OE for fuel pump clearance on 292's & 396's). I flattened the top portion of the frame to be symmetrical w/the driver side. I also trimmed the rails up a little for a nice clean edge when transitioning from the upper a-arm/bag mount to the radiator core support area of the frame rails. I got the outside portion of the rail cleaned up after the welds were cooled; still need to do the inside. I also made my templates for the plates that will sandwhich the notches. I'll get some pics up tomorrow..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-05-2010 at 01:06 AM.

05-05-2010, 06:09 AM	#191
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Project: Recycle You guys are too funny I've had to explain my board name once or twice Looking great Scoti,Am I to assume that you'll be bonding the inner pinch weld or ? T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)



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05-05-2010, 11:34 AM	#193
8mpg Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 389	Re: Project: Recycle Hey Scoti... crazy question, but what steel/scrap yard are you using? I have always used Garland Steel, but man..last time I left with 64lbs of drop steel, I paid like $60. Alum would have probably been more.

05-05-2010, 01:34 PM	#195
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Project: Recycle You guys need to come on over to Fort Worth. My steel yard gets 30 cents a pound for drops. Westex off North Main in Ft Worth. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-11-2010, 12:05 AM	#197
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Project: Recycle Alright.... A little more progress. Friday I got the truck loaded up & got it moved over to a friends shop. He'll be letting me utilize some shop space to do the small to big back window conversion. We'll also be painting the interior while it's there & his glass guy will pop in some fresh front/rear glass. I still had a couple of things that needed to be finished on the frame. I needed to weld in some .500" solid rod on the rear bend of the rear c-notches. With the insight of Lakeroadster, the rear bend was determined to be the 'weak-point' of the re-worked c-notches. The solid rod will help re-inforce this possible stress point. While I had the frame flipped to do the rear, I also finished welding the bottom edge of the R&P c-notches in front. I'm in the process of making re-inforcement plates to help strengthen the frame area adjacent to the R&P notches & will try to get those finished up in the next couple of days. Pics of the solid rod welded to the rear bend of the rear c-notches.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-11-2010 at 12:09 AM.

05-11-2010, 12:19 AM	#198
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Project: Recycle Haha know when to say when on the frame stregnthing it gets addicacting! Looks good! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-11-2010, 06:44 AM	#200
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Project: Recycle That is certainly going to be a stout notch! I'm interested in seeing the finished product. As for the BBW conversion, I'm still pondering mine and am anxious to see step by step progress pics on yours. Don't forget to take the pics... __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

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