66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)

[ptc]

Wow, extreme truck build! --- very impressive Gary.

great inspiration too....

[Isaiah]

Hello nice build was just had some questions about the roll cage and bracing you added like what spec cage is this going to be and would you be willing to make a kit like bend some bars and cut them to mimic what you have

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

damn bro!! that's a lot of braces, lol!! but got to have them

Hi Chad, going to put some big HP to it some day!

Originally Posted by ptc

Wow, extreme truck build! --- very impressive Gary.

great inspiration too....

Thank you

Originally Posted by Isaiah

Hello nice build was just had some questions about the roll cage and bracing you added like what spec cage is this going to be and would you be willing to make a kit like bend some bars and cut them to mimic what you have

Hello Isaiah, Thank you! I worked to the 25.3 SFI spec, but really don't want to install a funny car cage for street use. Maybe some day when it's tuned to go that fast I'll put it in. Sorry but really don't have the time to put a kit together... this project is just a hobby. My day job leaves me little time as it is to work on it.

[Isaiah]

That's unfortunate I can't find anything for my truck I have been following your build to the t I have the same frame setup etc only thing different Is my motor and transmission I have a 632 ci nelson racing 2500hp motor and a Lenco 4 speed or three I still have to decide

[Isaiah]

And thanks for the reply if you know anyone with a chassis plan for it let me know I'll buy it off them I can bend my own tubing just need to know where to bend lengths etc

[forestb]

MAN ALIVE!!!! if this hole truck thing doesn't work out you could seriously have a career building jungle jyms.

[Captainfab]

Have you checked with Art Morrison? They can make mandrel bent rect tube frames for these trucks. I don't know about a cage though. They aren't that far from you.

If you have a tube bender you might take a look at the Bend Tech bending software. They do have a roll cage module with many templates and you just enter your desired measurements and it gives you a parts list with lengths, bend positions and notching info. Or you can also design your own in the assembly interface.

http://www.2020softwaresolutions.com/

Originally Posted by Isaiah

And thanks for the reply if you know anyone with a chassis plan for it let me know I'll buy it off them I can bend my own tubing just need to know where to bend lengths etc

[Isaiah]

Can I get links to the shocks your using for front and rear

[Isaiah]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Have you checked with Art Morrison? They can make mandrel bent rect tube frames for these trucks. I don't know about a cage though. They aren't that far from you.

If you have a tube bender you might take a look at the Bend Tech bending software. They do have a roll cage module with many templates and you just enter your desired measurements and it gives you a parts list with lengths, bend positions and notching info. Or you can also design your own in the assembly interface.

http://www.2020softwaresolutions.com/

If you could find a template for 66 c10 let me know

[Captainfab]

Bend Tech does not have templates for specific vehicles. You just pick the design you want and then input your dimensions. Then the software will give you a parts list with cut lengths, notching and bending locations and degrees.

Originally Posted by Isaiah

If you could find a template for 66 c10 let me know

[Isaiah]

Hey Gary could you give me the length on where you cut the the original frame and spliced to the custom 4 link I got all my parts in and I'm trying to copy what you have

[Isaiah]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Bend Tech does not have templates for specific vehicles. You just pick the design you want and then input your dimensions. Then the software will give you a parts list with cut lengths, notching and bending locations and degrees.

Do they have templates for a 25.3 with a stock/modified frame I'll buy it as long as I am not going to waste money

[Captainfab]

I have no idea, I do not have the module yet. You should email or call them.

Originally Posted by Isaiah

Do they have templates for a 25.3 with a stock/modified frame I'll buy it as long as I am not going to waste money

[Isaiah]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I have no idea, I do not have the module yet. You should email or call them.

I understand thanks for leaning me there way I will call them in the morning have a good one man

[Isaiah]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I have no idea, I do not have the module yet. You should email or call them.

After a hour long call they told me they don't have anything past a 12 point roll cage thanks for trying to help though I'm just gonna keep asking around and see if anyone has made one before that I can edit for my application

[clemdaddy]

just read your build and I agree with Modges… You got some serious fab skills.
Keep after it bro. we'll be looking' in on this build. Great write-up & Good Work...

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

just read your build and I agree with Modges… You got some serious fab skills.
Keep after it bro. we'll be looking' in on this build. Great write-up & Good Work...

Thank you much!

Originally Posted by Isaiah

After a hour long call they told me they don't have anything past a 12 point roll cage thanks for trying to help though I'm just gonna keep asking around and see if anyone has made one before that I can edit for my application

Hi Isaiah,

Give this company a call AUTOWELD
... think they might be able to get you enough of the cage to get you started.

Ok haven't updated in a bit because it would appear that not much was done. Lots of finish welding was completed and added something new! Fabbed up and mounted a 4130 removeable drive shaft tunnel... boy that was fun.

[mud.man.rj]

Might have to change the name to Overkill, suits the truck.
This build makes me smile bigger everytime you accomplish something else.
Nice work, so is the drive shaft cage/tunnel required?

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Might have to change the name to Overkill, suits the truck.
This build makes me smile bigger everytime you accomplish something else.
Nice work, so is the drive shaft cage/tunnel required?

Thanks again my friend... LOL yea it does look like it's going that Overkill way. Well is it required? I intend to have the center of the floor removable for maintenance. Could have got away with just a loop and the oem floor. But as long as I have access to do it now... why not. Here's the rule

[61_FL_Apache]

Gary, I read that as you plan on going 7.49 or faster? NICE!! Cant wait for the track videos!

[mud.man.rj]

Well he is set up for 7.49 and quicker anyway..
We can a similar setup for mud drag classes with out trucks, almost identical.
Thanks, a video is a ways off but sure will be nice to see someday.

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Gary, I read that as you plan on going 7.49 or faster? NICE!! Cant wait for the track videos!

We'll see

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Well he is set up for 7.49 and quicker anyway..
We can a similar setup for mud drag classes with out trucks, almost identical.
Thanks, a video is a ways off but sure will be nice to see someday.

Pretty much sums it up at this point... we'll put that LS power to it and see what happens.

[grunt5510]

Anything else happen on this build? Is it done? I'm hanging by a thread here!!! Hahaha. Beautiful truck. What materials did you use for your frame rails? I'm gathering parts for my 62 grudge/pro street build as I'm typing.

[61_FL_Apache]

I enjoy this build too!

Happy Holidays Gary!

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by grunt5510

Anything else happen on this build? Is it done? I'm hanging by a thread here!!! Hahaha. Beautiful truck. What materials did you use for your frame rails? I'm gathering parts for my 62 grudge/pro street build as I'm typing.

Thank you... been a busy few months at work and home so the project progress has stalled a bit. I have been able to do some work on it and will post some picks this weekend.

The rectangular pieces are 1/8 X 2 X 6. The flat stock for boxing the frame rails is 1/8 also.

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

I enjoy this build too!

Happy Holidays Gary!

Thanks bud! Have a Happy New Year! Will post soon.