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mcbassin · 04-17-2014, 12:26 AM

Awesome work Josh! Please tell me you're keeping this one...for a while at least.

47 Fasttoys · 04-17-2014, 10:04 AM

OK, so is just me? It looks to me like the rear fender is tilted lower in the rear. Is that the plan or is it just test fit that way?
Rob

STOCKISH · 04-17-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

OK, so is just me? It looks to me like the rear fender is tilted lower in the rear. Is that the plan or is it just test fit that way?
Rob

It may not be perfectly fit, like I said, that fender is pretty rough.

99 to Life · 04-17-2014, 11:05 AM

Josh, sorry I overlooked what you did. Then your spot on. Good job.

Billys68SS · 04-17-2014, 06:15 PM

I've been watching your build for awhile, and while I love the work you are doing and I think you are a genius with metal working... I see something that is bugging the crap out of me. That rear fender is leaning back unnaturally and it's driving me nuts! :-)

STOCKISH · 04-17-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Billys68SS

I've been watching your build for awhile, and while I love the work you are doing and I think you are a genius with metal working... I see something that is bugging the crap out of me. That rear fender is leaning back unnaturally and it's driving me nuts! :-)

You guys are killing me with this fender thing!

Ill get it adjusted tomorrow after work. The bed is all homemade, and there are no bolt holes anywhere, the fender is just clamped up there with vise grips, as is the running board, etc... Was kinda a pain getting everything to stay still for me, lol. No worries my friends, it wont stay that way!

TNACUSTOM · 04-18-2014, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by STOCKISH

You guys are killing me with this fender thing!

Ill get it adjusted tomorrow after work. The bed is all homemade, and there are no bolt holes anywhere, the fender is just clamped up there with vise grips, as is the running board, etc... Was kinda a pain getting everything to stay still for me, lol. No worries my friends, it wont stay that way!

Your doing an Awesome job. Some people can't figure out that you are still in mockup stage. You put a 9.5 wheel on the back how wide is the is the rear end. and what back space I want to put the widest wheel and tire on mine that I can but don't want to cut the box.

STOCKISH · 04-20-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TNACUSTOM

Your doing an Awesome job. Some people can't figure out that you are still in mockup stage. You put a 9.5 wheel on the back how wide is the is the rear end. and what back space I want to put the widest wheel and tire on mine that I can but don't want to cut the box.

Hopefully this will help, I will gladly measure anything else you need. I'm not certain on rear end width. I'll check that. It's factory 87 C4 IRS width.

STOCKISH · 04-18-2014, 07:44 AM

I will get the backspace measurements for you tonight. I'll even give you the part number for the wheels and you can look them up and verify everything just to be certain. I have a 295 rear tire under there and it is fit perfectly between the bedside and the fender.I definitely didn't think I would be able to fit a 295 tire under the factory fenders without rubbing the bed. thanks for the compliments on the truck.

FarmerSid · 04-18-2014, 08:22 AM

WTF is up with that rear fender? LOL! Couldn't resist. Not to steal your thread but with your help I got this done....

Anyway's, looks like you got your IFS and IRS installed perfectly. What's the plans for today?

ccreddell · 04-18-2014, 12:45 PM

Would it be possible to get a photocopy of the cross member drawings? I'll send you a few bucks to cover the copying/mailing.

STOCKISH · 04-18-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ccreddell

Would it be possible to get a photocopy of the cross member drawings? I'll send you a few bucks to cover the copying/mailing.

Hey man, I actually dont have the drawings anymore. They were the same dimensions as the factory front crossmember/cradle though.

STOCKISH · 04-18-2014, 10:38 PM

Sid, heres the pics you wanted man, let me know if I can do anything else for you my friend.

STOCKISH · 04-18-2014, 04:54 PM

Nice Sid, give me a call tonight.

**chev3600** · 04-19-2014, 09:18 AM

Hey, it's the weekend! Got an engine and trans in there yet?
It looks great so far. Keep it rolling

STOCKISH · 04-19-2014, 02:39 PM

no progress this weekend Matt, was repairing a trailer for some neighbors and hanging out with my little man right now.

FarmerSid · 04-19-2014, 03:49 PM

Have a happy Easter weekend to you and your family. Talk to ya soon buddy...

STOCKISH · 04-19-2014, 06:37 PM

Thanks buddy, you do the same.

FarmerSid · 04-20-2014, 08:30 AM

Hey Josh. Couple things to pick your head about.

What type of finish are you putting on the C4 components?

What rear end ratio do you have in your IRS? Help me pick a good ratio.

What kind of parking brake does your IRS have?

What are you using for door latches?

Cheers!

STOCKISH · 04-20-2014, 09:37 AM

What type of finish are you putting on the C4 components?
I am going to bead blast everything and leave it raw aluminum, just sealed

What rear end ratio do you have in your IRS? Help me pick a good ratio.
Mine has the factory 3.07 ratio, I will leave it unless I have issues with anything. Then Ill go 3.42-3.73

What kind of parking brake does your IRS have?
Mine has the e-brake inside the rear rotor. Just has a cable going to the backing plate to pull the lever

What are you using for door latches?
Im not sure yet, I was going to use the ever popular Bear Claw style latches but unless I find a killer deal somewhere they are kinda pricey for me. Im on a super shoestring budget.

Hope this helps. Anything else just let me know buddy.

skymangs · 04-20-2014, 10:04 AM

Wow, you are really tearing that thing up! Looks great... at this rate, you'll have yours done before my '49...

FarmerSid · 04-20-2014, 03:36 PM

Door latches! LOL! Killer deal! LOL! I don't know what I was thinking when I asked you about the latches! LOL! I wasn't even drinking when I asked you that. Don't worry dude. They're yours if I don't use them. It will be a bit before I start working on the doors. With working on the cab and you getting me pumped on building a cross member, it will be a bit.

The kids having a good Easter? My three were up at 6 AM wanting to go on the hunt. I'm off to the outlaws tonight for another dinner and egg hunt. Maybe a few beers if the better half will drive. Her side so I gotta be good.

Cheers!

FarmerSid · 04-22-2014, 12:36 PM

Hey Josh. Did you have to drill out the LCA steel insert inside the bushing?

STOCKISH · 04-23-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

Hey Josh. Did you have to drill out the LCA steel insert inside the bushing?

The.factory ones are 12mm, I opened them to 1/2". Didn't require much effort at all.

FarmerSid · 04-23-2014, 09:14 AM

Cool! I think I'm going to use 1.25" solid bar and drill & tap for M12 hardened bolts. What do you think of that idea?

04-17-2014, 12:26 AM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Awesome work Josh! Please tell me you're keeping this one...for a while at least. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-17-2014, 10:04 AM	#2
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build OK, so is just me? It looks to me like the rear fender is tilted lower in the rear. Is that the plan or is it just test fit that way? Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

04-17-2014, 11:05 AM	#4
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Josh, sorry I overlooked what you did. Then your spot on. Good job. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

04-17-2014, 06:15 PM	#5
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build I've been watching your build for awhile, and while I love the work you are doing and I think you are a genius with metal working... I see something that is bugging the crap out of me. That rear fender is leaning back unnaturally and it's driving me nuts! :-) __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-18-2014, 07:44 AM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build I will get the backspace measurements for you tonight. I'll even give you the part number for the wheels and you can look them up and verify everything just to be certain. I have a 295 rear tire under there and it is fit perfectly between the bedside and the fender.I definitely didn't think I would be able to fit a 295 tire under the factory fenders without rubbing the bed. thanks for the compliments on the truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-18-2014, 08:22 AM	#10
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build WTF is up with that rear fender? LOL! Couldn't resist. Not to steal your thread but with your help I got this done.... Anyway's, looks like you got your IFS and IRS installed perfectly. What's the plans for today? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-18-2014, 12:45 PM	#11
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Would it be possible to get a photocopy of the cross member drawings? I'll send you a few bucks to cover the copying/mailing.

04-18-2014, 10:38 PM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Sid, heres the pics you wanted man, let me know if I can do anything else for you my friend. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-18-2014, 04:54 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Nice Sid, give me a call tonight. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-19-2014, 09:18 AM	#15
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Hey, it's the weekend! Got an engine and trans in there yet? It looks great so far. Keep it rolling __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

04-19-2014, 02:39 PM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build no progress this weekend Matt, was repairing a trailer for some neighbors and hanging out with my little man right now. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-19-2014, 03:49 PM	#17
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Have a happy Easter weekend to you and your family. Talk to ya soon buddy... __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-19-2014, 06:37 PM	#18
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks buddy, you do the same. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-20-2014, 08:30 AM	#19
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Hey Josh. Couple things to pick your head about. What type of finish are you putting on the C4 components? What rear end ratio do you have in your IRS? Help me pick a good ratio. What kind of parking brake does your IRS have? What are you using for door latches? Cheers! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-20-2014, 09:37 AM	#20
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build What type of finish are you putting on the C4 components? I am going to bead blast everything and leave it raw aluminum, just sealed What rear end ratio do you have in your IRS? Help me pick a good ratio. Mine has the factory 3.07 ratio, I will leave it unless I have issues with anything. Then Ill go 3.42-3.73 What kind of parking brake does your IRS have? Mine has the e-brake inside the rear rotor. Just has a cable going to the backing plate to pull the lever What are you using for door latches? Im not sure yet, I was going to use the ever popular Bear Claw style latches but unless I find a killer deal somewhere they are kinda pricey for me. Im on a super shoestring budget. Hope this helps. Anything else just let me know buddy. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.



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04-20-2014, 10:04 AM	#21
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Wow, you are really tearing that thing up! Looks great... at this rate, you'll have yours done before my '49... __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

04-20-2014, 03:36 PM	#22
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Door latches! LOL! Killer deal! LOL! I don't know what I was thinking when I asked you about the latches! LOL! I wasn't even drinking when I asked you that. Don't worry dude. They're yours if I don't use them. It will be a bit before I start working on the doors. With working on the cab and you getting me pumped on building a cross member, it will be a bit. The kids having a good Easter? My three were up at 6 AM wanting to go on the hunt. I'm off to the outlaws tonight for another dinner and egg hunt. Maybe a few beers if the better half will drive. Her side so I gotta be good. Cheers! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-22-2014, 12:36 PM	#23
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Hey Josh. Did you have to drill out the LCA steel insert inside the bushing? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

04-23-2014, 09:14 AM	#25
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Cool! I think I'm going to use 1.25" solid bar and drill & tap for M12 hardened bolts. What do you think of that idea? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

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