Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 07-02-2017, 09:16 PM

All the pieces are now in hand. Running gear in hand. Once we get back from the NSRA Streetrod Nationals its going to be on!

flashed · 07-02-2017, 10:05 PM

Im in to see this .

Warrens69GMC · 07-03-2017, 12:15 AM

i'm in.

**Joesjunk** · 07-04-2017, 10:43 AM

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**special-K** · 07-05-2017, 07:30 AM

I knew you'd get back into another medium duty. I am sure you have it all envisioned and planned out. But, mind if I show a picture for inspiration? This guy has a body shop in Edinburg, VA. Truck was tight!

68panelman · 07-05-2017, 08:39 AM

Sounds good to me

72freak · 07-07-2017, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I knew you'd get back into another medium duty. I am sure you have it all envisioned and planned out. But, mind if I show a picture for inspiration? This guy has a body shop in Edinburg, VA. Truck was tight!

Ohhhhhhh, that's nice!!!

We of course plan a little....ok.... a lot lower and the one ton chassis instead of the meduim duty, but I certainly like that one!!

72freak · 07-07-2017, 12:07 PM

It starts this weekend!!!! The cab is being pulled from the black C30 and engine bay detail and front suspension (disc brake) swap begins. Pictures to follow.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2017, 02:15 PM

Very cool, I'm in to watch this one!

72freak · 07-08-2017, 08:46 PM

Cab removed, transferred to another frame, transmission removed and frame ready for cleaning.

72freak · 08-20-2017, 10:36 PM

Been slack in picture taking........The 72 disc brake front end was installed, 4L80 transmission has been pulled, engine is being assembled, harness and computer are being extracted for useE and it should all start going together next weekend.

72freak · 08-20-2017, 10:39 PM

Few more

Warrens69GMC · 08-21-2017, 10:10 PM

Hmmm, maybe i need to rent a crane to change my front end.

Just kidding man

flashed · 08-22-2017, 06:38 AM

This is going to be one cool Rottenwood Truck.

72freak · 08-22-2017, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Hmmm, maybe i need to rent a crane to change my front end. Just kidding man

Oh no....we don't rent tools at Rottenwood.....That our shop engine hoist! Most useful and profitable tool I have ever purchased.

72freak · 08-27-2017, 07:45 AM

Engine finished, mated to trans and it along with the fuel system dropped in place. FYI, 4L80 sits in the same spot as a Turbo 400. No x-member relocation necessary but drive shaft will need to be lengthened and of course yoke changed. Now time to fab up the exhaust.

72freak · 09-02-2017, 08:22 PM

Engine dressed and exhaust build started today..........wont be long the body will be fabbed in place-!! :LIFESTYLE!!

72freak · 09-10-2017, 08:26 AM

This weekend I welded up the front 7' of exhaust to include O2 sensor bungs, and hangars. Also ran all the fuel lines, oil filter housing and cooler lines along with installing the starter. Next set will be hooking up the fuel tank and final mounting of it. We are shooting for dropping the cab by mid October.

sweetk30 · 09-10-2017, 08:57 AM

you sure the trans is in correct ?

4l80 is longer than 400 trans .

unless your doing something custom for position . . .

**special-K** · 09-10-2017, 08:59 AM

I'd say you're moving along nicely on this. I guess trans is longer (know that) but mount's in same place?

**undertaker72** · 09-10-2017, 09:01 AM

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72freak · 09-10-2017, 09:24 PM

O2 sensors in, fuel tank bolted in and fuel lines run and hooked up.

72freak · 09-10-2017, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I'd say you're moving along nicely on this. I guess trans is longer (know that) but mount's in same place?

Yea, as you know, we dont mess around at Rottenwood. They go together rapidly and on to the next!! Lifestyle!!

Ill measure it and the 400 tomorrow for some clarification as it seems I may have installed it wrong, LOL.

72freak · 09-16-2017, 10:07 PM

Drive shaft is made and installed. Rear end disassembled and cleaned and ratio established.

72freak · 09-17-2017, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetk30

you sure the trans is in correct ?4l80 is longer than 400 trans . unless your doing something custom for position . . .

OK folks, we can all breath a sigh of relief!! THE TRANSMISSION IS "IN CORRECT" and nothing "custom" had to be done!!

We have also confirmed that in fact, a 400 is longer than 4L80 by several inches as was quite apparent by the need to lengthen the driveshaft. HOWEVER, the transmission mounting point on both is within 1/2 inch of one another.

I'm glad we are past this bump in the road!!

07-02-2017, 09:16 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! All the pieces are now in hand. Running gear in hand. Once we get back from the NSRA Streetrod Nationals its going to be on! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

07-02-2017, 10:05 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Im in to see this .

07-03-2017, 12:15 AM	#3
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07-05-2017, 07:30 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! I knew you'd get back into another medium duty. I am sure you have it all envisioned and planned out. But, mind if I show a picture for inspiration? This guy has a body shop in Edinburg, VA. Truck was tight! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-05-2017, 08:39 AM	#6
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Sounds good to me

07-07-2017, 12:07 PM	#8
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! It starts this weekend!!!! The cab is being pulled from the black C30 and engine bay detail and front suspension (disc brake) swap begins. Pictures to follow. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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07-08-2017, 08:46 PM	#10
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Cab removed, transferred to another frame, transmission removed and frame ready for cleaning. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 07-08-2017 at 10:32 PM.

08-20-2017, 10:36 PM	#11
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Been slack in picture taking........The 72 disc brake front end was installed, 4L80 transmission has been pulled, engine is being assembled, harness and computer are being extracted for useE and it should all start going together next weekend. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

08-20-2017, 10:39 PM	#12
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Few more Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

08-21-2017, 10:10 PM	#13
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Hmmm, maybe i need to rent a crane to change my front end. Just kidding man

08-22-2017, 06:38 AM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! This is going to be one cool Rottenwood Truck.

08-27-2017, 07:45 AM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Engine finished, mated to trans and it along with the fuel system dropped in place. FYI, 4L80 sits in the same spot as a Turbo 400. No x-member relocation necessary but drive shaft will need to be lengthened and of course yoke changed. Now time to fab up the exhaust. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-02-2017, 08:22 PM	#17
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Engine dressed and exhaust build started today..........wont be long the body will be fabbed in place-!! :LIFESTYLE!! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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09-10-2017, 08:26 AM	#18
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! This weekend I welded up the front 7' of exhaust to include O2 sensor bungs, and hangars. Also ran all the fuel lines, oil filter housing and cooler lines along with installing the starter. Next set will be hooking up the fuel tank and final mounting of it. We are shooting for dropping the cab by mid October. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-10-2017, 08:57 AM	#19
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09-10-2017, 08:59 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! I'd say you're moving along nicely on this. I guess trans is longer (know that) but mount's in same place? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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09-10-2017, 09:24 PM	#22
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! O2 sensors in, fuel tank bolted in and fuel lines run and hooked up. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-16-2017, 10:07 PM	#24
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Drive shaft is made and installed. Rear end disassembled and cleaned and ratio established. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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