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bentfab · 03-11-2009, 11:39 AM

Here's a couple sneak peak shots of a back-half we are working on. Everything is designed in house. From what I see and have learned over the years is why take something that isn't broke and try to fix it. These mid 60's trucks have *****en rear suspensions. All you need to do is improve upon it. I've redesigned my own rails and suspension mounting points so you can have the proper look and ride. I took the factory trailing arms which I might add are cool looking to start with. I then reinforced modified and added some look. Let me know what you think? I will have more pics of completion in the next couple weeks.

*project 67 sub* · 03-11-2009, 02:31 PM

nice... looks really good.

joe231 · 03-11-2009, 03:21 PM

WOW!
your work blows me away!!!
are those stock arms reinforced or complete customs?
Love the sexy curves of the back half

68 short step · 03-11-2009, 05:57 PM

looks great.

bentfab · 03-11-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

WOW!
your work blows me away!!!
are those stock arms reinforced or complete customs?
Love the sexy curves of the back half

Thanks very much
The rails are stock modified. I added the sides for some look.

fixit-p · 03-12-2009, 12:38 AM

Those are gonna look so good when mounted..I was already leaning towards trailing arms for my c20 conversion and this settles it. I've been considering fabing my own with a built in 2" drop and pinion correction for a 3" drop spring. Is the crossmember also stock modified.

OARNGESI · 03-12-2009, 12:42 AM

That looks like really good work

joe231 · 03-12-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

Those are gonna look so good when mounted..I was already leaning towards trailing arms for my c20 conversion and this settles it. I've been considering fabing my own with a built in 2" drop and pinion correction for a 3" drop spring. Is the crossmember also stock modified.

cross-member looks to be a CPP piece......

bentfab · 03-12-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

Those are gonna look so good when mounted..I was already leaning towards trailing arms for my c20 conversion and this settles it. I've been considering fabing my own with a built in 2" drop and pinion correction for a 3" drop spring. Is the crossmember also stock modified.

Yes it is a CPP. But it wont look like one when were done. If there's enough demand for making these back half's we'll make something better. This is kind of a prototype/second version of my old truck.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-12-2009, 11:25 AM

In.

fixit-p · 03-12-2009, 12:55 PM

What dimension did you end up with after boxing and capping the trailing arms W x H

bentfab · 03-12-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

What dimension did you end up with after boxing and capping the trailing arms W x H

The dimensions are still stock hole and mounting wise. The top and bottom plates are about 120thou. and the back was just capped. So hight is probable just about a 1/4 more than stock.

Dinos63 · 03-12-2009, 07:21 PM

Nice very nice

p8ntballer1911 · 03-12-2009, 09:41 PM

Looks great!! What is the wall thickness of that 2X4 tubing? Also what do you use to bend it?

SCOTI · 03-12-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by p8ntballer1911

Looks great!! What is the wall thickness of that 2X4 tubing? Also what do you use to bend it?

I believe they're just 'capped' or boxed factory trailing arms.

bentfab · 03-12-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by p8ntballer1911

Looks great!! What is the wall thickness of that 2X4 tubing? Also what do you use to bend it?

The frame started out as .125 flat sheet. It's alittle labor intense but it's four sides welded together and then radiused along the edges. It's the only way in my opinion to do a complete backhalf. It's clean simple and all the specifications and design are the way I want it . No guess work. There is still going to be more hand made peaces and I'm not sure if I want to lay the shocks parallel to the ground.

Musclerodz · 03-12-2009, 11:21 PM

Nice to see you over here. Looks sick. You would give these guys a heart attack if you show them the good stuff.

SCOTI · 03-13-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bentfab

The frame started out as .125 flat sheet. It's alittle labor intense but it's four sides welded together and then radiused along the edges. It's the only way in my opinion to do a complete backhalf. It's clean simple and all the specifications and design are the way I want it . No guess work. There is still going to be more hand made peaces and I'm not sure if I want to lay the shocks parallel to the ground.

Doh . .... I thought he was referring to the arms

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Twisted Minis · 03-13-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Nice to see you over here. Looks sick. You would give these guys a heart attack if you show them the good stuff.

I want a heart attack.

*project 67 sub* · 03-13-2009, 03:28 AM

me too lol.

**N2TRUX** · 03-13-2009, 08:40 AM

Oooh, you have more pics like this? You know we want more.

fixit-p · 03-13-2009, 11:14 AM

Yeah...Dont be a Fab tease.

Musclerodz · 03-13-2009, 09:51 PM

Since Mark has not shown the way, here ya go. Besides a car builder, he is a plumbing specialist.

http://www.bentcustomandperformance.com/

**N2TRUX** · 03-13-2009, 10:04 PM

WOW! Very impressive...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-13-2009, 10:31 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

03-11-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
bentfab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chatsworth california Posts: 79	Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Here's a couple sneak peak shots of a back-half we are working on. Everything is designed in house. From what I see and have learned over the years is why take something that isn't broke and try to fix it. These mid 60's trucks have *****en rear suspensions. All you need to do is improve upon it. I've redesigned my own rails and suspension mounting points so you can have the proper look and ride. I took the factory trailing arms which I might add are cool looking to start with. I then reinforced modified and added some look. Let me know what you think? I will have more pics of completion in the next couple weeks. Attached Images

03-11-2009, 02:31 PM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half nice... looks really good.

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half WOW! your work blows me away!!! are those stock arms reinforced or complete customs? Love the sexy curves of the back half __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half looks great.

03-12-2009, 12:38 AM	#6
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Those are gonna look so good when mounted..I was already leaning towards trailing arms for my c20 conversion and this settles it. I've been considering fabing my own with a built in 2" drop and pinion correction for a 3" drop spring. Is the crossmember also stock modified.

03-12-2009, 12:42 AM	#7
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03-12-2009, 12:55 PM	#11
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half What dimension did you end up with after boxing and capping the trailing arms W x H

03-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Nice very nice __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

03-12-2009, 09:41 PM	#14
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Looks great!! What is the wall thickness of that 2X4 tubing? Also what do you use to bend it?

03-12-2009, 11:21 PM	#17
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Nice to see you over here. Looks sick. You would give these guys a heart attack if you show them the good stuff. __________________ Mike Redpath

03-13-2009, 03:28 AM	#20
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half me too lol.

03-13-2009, 08:40 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Oooh, you have more pics like this? You know we want more. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-13-2009, 11:14 AM	#22
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Yeah...Dont be a Fab tease.

03-13-2009, 09:51 PM	#23
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Bent Custom and Performance Back-half Since Mark has not shown the way, here ya go. Besides a car builder, he is a plumbing specialist. http://www.bentcustomandperformance.com/ __________________ Mike Redpath



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