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LUCKIN-FOU · 02-07-2008, 01:01 PM

I started this frame the other day, I always wanted to this. I cut 2" out of the stock cross member. I'll take care of the center link later.

I'm building this chassis with left over steel from other jobs. For now I'll use the stock control arms for mock up.

The center of the frame will be 2x4 .083 wall with .50x2" for the bracing

I raised it up to ride height then tacked some stands under it

I'll post some more pictures later on

smashingchuck · 02-07-2008, 02:06 PM

but why narrow the track width?

abadsvt · 02-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Looks good but i would recommend going a little thicker for your 2x4 rails. Not trying to be rude or anything but .083 is pretty thin and even though you have 1/2x2" bracing it still attaches to the .083. You could have 1" thick bracing but it isn't worth anything because its only as strong as what you are attaching it too. I would go with .120 2x4. Make sure you "V" the butt joint on the 2x4's when you attach them to the other pieces. That way when you weld it up you are getting full pen on both sides of the steel. Anyways good luck and nice start.

ps. I like the look of that 1/2"x2" bracing. Very creative.

Josh

oldspowered67C10 · 02-07-2008, 07:00 PM

Interesting, I like the idea. But hell, if youre making a frame anyway why not just run w/ a rack and pinion? Keep us updated.

grady5 · 02-07-2008, 08:40 PM

looks good, and i must say i love your show I have about 100 episodes on dvr so thanks for many hours of education!

jlaird · 02-07-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by grady5

looks good, and i must say i love your show I have about 100 episodes on dvr so thanks for many hours of education!

I totally missed who this was. Very nice to have you on the board. Welcome!

7T7 · 02-07-2008, 10:56 PM

Welcome to the board Lou!

I see your back home working on your own projects.....Nice!
Give us some info on the truck.

abadsvt · 02-08-2008, 12:15 AM

Did i miss something? Who's show are you guys talking about?

*Shane* · 02-08-2008, 12:21 AM

Good to have ya here and dang nice to meet ya Lou ... now, who the heck are ya?

Rc 415 · 02-08-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Did i miss something? Who's show are you guys talking about?

Lou Santiago... Muscle Car

72BlckButy · 02-08-2008, 05:07 AM

Welcome Lou! Looks like it's going to be a great build... keep us posted with more pics.

Hoser's Girl · 02-08-2008, 05:22 AM

I love Muscle Car! The best part is learning from your mistakes and you having the 'thoughtfulness' to share them with us!!!!

GMBowtie79 · 02-08-2008, 05:38 AM

Welcome Lou, love the show looking forward to see how this project comes out.

TonyJohnson · 02-08-2008, 08:33 AM

Welcome! I watch every weekend.

duane67c-10 · 02-08-2008, 08:45 AM

Welcome!

XXL · 02-08-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

but why narrow the track width?

What he said.

LUCKIN-FOU · 02-08-2008, 10:14 AM

Abadsvt you are right, normally I would use .120 wall. That 2x4 was from a job I did for a guy and he had to have 2x4 .083 wall. That was a stick that has been in my metal rack for 3 or 4 years. I'm never going to use it and I'm tried of looking at it. I have used .083 on race cars before but not 2x4. I will have to put some real creative bracing in the frame. I do have a plan so I'll keep everybody posted. Oh Yeah thanks for watching everybody I left the show 3 months ago. Jessi from extreme is leaving at the end of this month.

*truckmanloco* · 02-08-2008, 10:41 AM

Lou, love the show man you do awesome work and watch it religously, now when you say you left do you mean like forever or you guys were done shooting for now,oh yeah any update on project blue hair awesome car and an awesome theme. and welcome to the board from sunny california.

abadsvt · 02-08-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUCKIN-FOU

Abadsvt you are right, normally I would use .120 wall. That 2x4 was from a job I did for a guy and he had to have 2x4 .083 wall. That was a stick that has been in my metal rack for 3 or 4 years. I'm never going to use it and I'm tried of looking at it. I have used .083 on race cars before but not 2x4. I will have to put some real creative bracing in the frame. I do have a plan so I'll keep everybody posted. Oh Yeah thanks for watching everybody I left the show 3 months ago. Jessi from extreme is leaving at the end of this month.

Sounds great. I was just trying to help share my knowledge that i have learn (which isn't that much

) but after finding out who you are i should be asking you for advice instead

. Just curious what are you going to be doing about the deflection that the metal will allow when cornering? Are you planing on using the same thickness for the front and rear section? This should be a sweet build. You should start this in the build section of the 67-72 trucks. That is where most of the people have there build thread. Anyways good luck and make sure you post some pics.

Josh

EyeH8the24 · 02-08-2008, 10:54 AM

welcome to tha board lou....great show .... hope it isnt over for good ! ..roll tide bro

redsled04 · 02-08-2008, 10:59 AM

Cool a super star on a truck forum.

. J/K welcome. Whats the plans on youre build besides a tube frame.Why did you take two inches out of the cross meber.

baggedcten · 02-08-2008, 10:59 AM

hey welcome to the forums nice build

jlaird · 02-08-2008, 11:11 AM

Im suprised everybody is wondering why the narrowed track width. Doesn't the dropmember have a narrowed width? I would assume its so you can tuck some wider rubber up front??

LUCKIN-FOU · 02-08-2008, 01:13 PM

The Narrowed front end is just something I always wanted to do. After all it's stock. A friend of mine works at one of the NASCAR teams. He told me if I get the center link the way I want it he would make one for me. As far as the deflection I just have to brace it up real good. I need to sit down when I get the rest of the frame done and figure it out. The truck is mine so I can play with it. You know a little R&D. I might put a rack & pinion on it. just for ****s and giggles.

LUCKIN-FOU · 02-08-2008, 01:16 PM

Oh yeah I left for good 3 months ago. I'm going to do some magazine stuff. I've had some offers that I'm looking at.

02-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#1
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	For your viewing pleasure I started this frame the other day, I always wanted to this. I cut 2" out of the stock cross member. I'll take care of the center link later. I'm building this chassis with left over steel from other jobs. For now I'll use the stock control arms for mock up. The center of the frame will be 2x4 .083 wall with .50x2" for the bracing I raised it up to ride height then tacked some stands under it I'll post some more pictures later on __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

02-07-2008, 02:06 PM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: For your viewing pleasure but why narrow the track width? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-07-2008, 02:18 PM	#3
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: For your viewing pleasure Looks good but i would recommend going a little thicker for your 2x4 rails. Not trying to be rude or anything but .083 is pretty thin and even though you have 1/2x2" bracing it still attaches to the .083. You could have 1" thick bracing but it isn't worth anything because its only as strong as what you are attaching it too. I would go with .120 2x4. Make sure you "V" the butt joint on the 2x4's when you attach them to the other pieces. That way when you weld it up you are getting full pen on both sides of the steel. Anyways good luck and nice start. ps. I like the look of that 1/2"x2" bracing. Very creative. Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold Last edited by abadsvt; 02-07-2008 at 02:20 PM.

02-07-2008, 07:00 PM	#4
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: For your viewing pleasure Interesting, I like the idea. But hell, if youre making a frame anyway why not just run w/ a rack and pinion? Keep us updated.

02-07-2008, 08:40 PM	#5
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: For your viewing pleasure looks good, and i must say i love your show I have about 100 episodes on dvr so thanks for many hours of education!

02-07-2008, 10:56 PM	#7
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: For your viewing pleasure Welcome to the board Lou! I see your back home working on your own projects.....Nice! Give us some info on the truck. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

02-08-2008, 12:15 AM	#8
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: For your viewing pleasure Did i miss something? Who's show are you guys talking about? __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

02-08-2008, 12:21 AM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: For your viewing pleasure Good to have ya here and dang nice to meet ya Lou ... now, who the heck are ya?

02-08-2008, 05:07 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: For your viewing pleasure Welcome Lou! Looks like it's going to be a great build... keep us posted with more pics. __________________ -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)

02-08-2008, 05:22 AM	#12
Hoser's Girl Chevy Chica Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico Posts: 94	Re: For your viewing pleasure I love Muscle Car! The best part is learning from your mistakes and you having the 'thoughtfulness' to share them with us!!!! __________________ ~La 'Mona' Lisa

02-08-2008, 05:38 AM	#13
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: For your viewing pleasure Welcome Lou, love the show looking forward to see how this project comes out. Last edited by GMBowtie79; 02-08-2008 at 05:38 AM.

02-08-2008, 08:33 AM	#14
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02-08-2008, 08:45 AM	#15
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02-08-2008, 10:14 AM	#17
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: For your viewing pleasure Abadsvt you are right, normally I would use .120 wall. That 2x4 was from a job I did for a guy and he had to have 2x4 .083 wall. That was a stick that has been in my metal rack for 3 or 4 years. I'm never going to use it and I'm tried of looking at it. I have used .083 on race cars before but not 2x4. I will have to put some real creative bracing in the frame. I do have a plan so I'll keep everybody posted. Oh Yeah thanks for watching everybody I left the show 3 months ago. Jessi from extreme is leaving at the end of this month. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

02-08-2008, 10:41 AM	#18
truckmanloco Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego ca Posts: 717	Re: For your viewing pleasure Lou, love the show man you do awesome work and watch it religously, now when you say you left do you mean like forever or you guys were done shooting for now,oh yeah any update on project blue hair awesome car and an awesome theme. and welcome to the board from sunny california.



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02-08-2008, 10:54 AM	#20
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: For your viewing pleasure welcome to tha board lou....great show .... hope it isnt over for good ! ..roll tide bro

02-08-2008, 10:59 AM	#21
redsled04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maple valley WA. Posts: 128	Re: For your viewing pleasure Cool a super star on a truck forum. . J/K welcome. Whats the plans on youre build besides a tube frame.Why did you take two inches out of the cross meber.

02-08-2008, 10:59 AM	#22
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02-08-2008, 11:11 AM	#23
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: For your viewing pleasure Im suprised everybody is wondering why the narrowed track width. Doesn't the dropmember have a narrowed width? I would assume its so you can tuck some wider rubber up front??

02-08-2008, 01:13 PM	#24
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: For your viewing pleasure The Narrowed front end is just something I always wanted to do. After all it's stock. A friend of mine works at one of the NASCAR teams. He told me if I get the center link the way I want it he would make one for me. As far as the deflection I just have to brace it up real good. I need to sit down when I get the rest of the frame done and figure it out. The truck is mine so I can play with it. You know a little R&D. I might put a rack & pinion on it. just for ****s and giggles. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

02-08-2008, 01:16 PM	#25
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: For your viewing pleasure Oh yeah I left for good 3 months ago. I'm going to do some magazine stuff. I've had some offers that I'm looking at. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

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