Panhard bar and Shortened bed???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RetroSBK · 01-20-2007, 04:48 PM

Had the truck up on the rack this am, damn its good to be back drivin her after 4 months apart!

Bear with me, and I am still learnign about our trucks!

I noticed that the panhard bar in my truck is non adjustable. has an upwards angle tho. Rear of the truck is lowered 6inches on springs, was going to throw the bags in today, and realized that I dont have an adjustable panhard bar, so Im a bit concerened about using the bags with what may be a std bar.

Does anyone have a measurement end to end or center to center on the stock bar so I can compare?

Secondly, while deciding that I really need to remove the frame and blast and powdercoat it, I noticed that behind the cab, there is a section that looks welded. There is a slip style brace welded to half the frame and has three bolts on each half. total of six bolts, in two small triangles.

The frame was either fully welded and the brace bolted inside, or thats just how they are stock. any ideas?

If it was in fact shortened, Im pullin her apart and throwing the chassis on a jig and making sure its square, then of course need to powdercoat and freshen it all up!

lol

Thanks in advance guys!!!

Will

sick69 · 01-20-2007, 05:33 PM

its kinda hard to say with out seeing it but I don't know of any spots that are welded on the factory frame. kinda sounds like its been shortened or repaired at some point.

Frank

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-20-2007, 10:10 PM

these trucks have full one piece frames so it most likely has been shortend and yes you should put it on a jig and make sures its square and then weld it up good and solid and check the rest of the frame while youre at it

bad_turbo · 01-20-2007, 11:22 PM

pics would be nice! Camarillo is just over the grade from me, good to have another member soo close!

RetroSBK · 01-21-2007, 12:10 AM

Yeah, I know.. Should have taken sum on the lift...

Ill be at the shop for a bit tomorrow, ill take some and post them!

Will

01-20-2007, 04:48 PM	#1
RetroSBK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 64	Panhard bar and Shortened bed???? Had the truck up on the rack this am, damn its good to be back drivin her after 4 months apart! Bear with me, and I am still learnign about our trucks! I noticed that the panhard bar in my truck is non adjustable. has an upwards angle tho. Rear of the truck is lowered 6inches on springs, was going to throw the bags in today, and realized that I dont have an adjustable panhard bar, so Im a bit concerened about using the bags with what may be a std bar. Does anyone have a measurement end to end or center to center on the stock bar so I can compare? Secondly, while deciding that I really need to remove the frame and blast and powdercoat it, I noticed that behind the cab, there is a section that looks welded. There is a slip style brace welded to half the frame and has three bolts on each half. total of six bolts, in two small triangles. The frame was either fully welded and the brace bolted inside, or thats just how they are stock. any ideas? If it was in fact shortened, Im pullin her apart and throwing the chassis on a jig and making sure its square, then of course need to powdercoat and freshen it all up! lol Thanks in advance guys!!! Will __________________ 1970 C10, shortened long bed, Alum Headed full roller 383 (with Victor, 750DP, stainless rockers, behive springs, CNC ported heads) TCI SSF 700R4, 4.10 Posi, Bagged on C-Notch and 2.5 spindles. Air Cond, black out tint, satin black paint, custom interior, rolling low and not so slow...

01-20-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Panhard bar and Shortened bed???? its kinda hard to say with out seeing it but I don't know of any spots that are welded on the factory frame. kinda sounds like its been shortened or repaired at some point. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

01-20-2007, 10:10 PM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Panhard bar and Shortened bed???? these trucks have full one piece frames so it most likely has been shortend and yes you should put it on a jig and make sures its square and then weld it up good and solid and check the rest of the frame while youre at it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-20-2007, 11:22 PM	#4
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Panhard bar and Shortened bed???? pics would be nice! Camarillo is just over the grade from me, good to have another member soo close! __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

01-21-2007, 12:10 AM	#5
RetroSBK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 64	Re: Panhard bar and Shortened bed???? Yeah, I know.. Should have taken sum on the lift... Ill be at the shop for a bit tomorrow, ill take some and post them! Will __________________ 1970 C10, shortened long bed, Alum Headed full roller 383 (with Victor, 750DP, stainless rockers, behive springs, CNC ported heads) TCI SSF 700R4, 4.10 Posi, Bagged on C-Notch and 2.5 spindles. Air Cond, black out tint, satin black paint, custom interior, rolling low and not so slow...



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