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Jamokey · 05-05-2009, 10:53 AM

I will just give some background info. I am new to resto jobs. 2 yrs ago I bought a '67 C-10 SWB, it was 50% done. Engine and trany were done and the truck had been lowered. But the rest of the truck I got in pieces.

Since I bought it I had it painted and have slowly put it back together. I is finally finished and ready to drive. Since I have never insured it before I need an inspection done. Took it in and the inspector failed it on a number of things, however the most worisome to me is that he says the c-notch was not done properly. He said that the frame needs to be boxed around the c-notch which mine isnt.

It was just cut out and a piece of c shaped steel was welded in. Unfortunately I don't have picutures right now. Do you think this would be strong enough or do I need to box in the c-notch. The garage that did the inspection is a resto shop and I want to make sure thay are not trying to make some money on me. Also the rear suspension was converted to leaf spring instead of the stock coils.

Sinister · 05-05-2009, 12:04 PM

I've seen a lot of trucks done that way. Don't know what the requirements are in Canada though.

tcb-1 · 05-05-2009, 12:36 PM

get a second opinion. sounds like b.s. to me...

72BlckButy · 05-05-2009, 12:43 PM

SCOTI · 05-05-2009, 12:45 PM

Check w/the shop to see if a bolt-in c-notch would 'pass'. The bolt-in style notches are 1/4" plate doubled against the sides & bottoms of the original frame & secured w/GRADE-8 hardware.

If they say yes, & you want to DIY, cut the old c-sections out & bolt in the new ones. If they still won't pass this style of notch, get a second opinion. If the opinions are consistent, have one of the 2 shops do the work or box it yourself (boxing it should be more than sufficent).

jbristo67 · 05-05-2009, 01:39 PM

They are trying to make money off of you. Take it some where else

SCOTI · 05-05-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

They are trying to make money off of you. Take it some where else

Maybe they are, maybe they aren't. Regulations are different there vs. TX. A second opinion will help make an educated decision vs. assuming or guessing.

05-05-2009, 10:53 AM	#1
Jamokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 14	C-Notch Question I will just give some background info. I am new to resto jobs. 2 yrs ago I bought a '67 C-10 SWB, it was 50% done. Engine and trany were done and the truck had been lowered. But the rest of the truck I got in pieces. Since I bought it I had it painted and have slowly put it back together. I is finally finished and ready to drive. Since I have never insured it before I need an inspection done. Took it in and the inspector failed it on a number of things, however the most worisome to me is that he says the c-notch was not done properly. He said that the frame needs to be boxed around the c-notch which mine isnt. It was just cut out and a piece of c shaped steel was welded in. Unfortunately I don't have picutures right now. Do you think this would be strong enough or do I need to box in the c-notch. The garage that did the inspection is a resto shop and I want to make sure thay are not trying to make some money on me. Also the rear suspension was converted to leaf spring instead of the stock coils.

05-05-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: C-Notch Question I've seen a lot of trucks done that way. Don't know what the requirements are in Canada though. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

05-05-2009, 12:36 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: C-Notch Question get a second opinion. sounds like b.s. to me... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 05-05-2009 at 12:36 PM.

05-05-2009, 12:43 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: C-Notch Question __________________ -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)

05-05-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	Re: C-Notch Question Check w/the shop to see if a bolt-in c-notch would 'pass'. The bolt-in style notches are 1/4" plate doubled against the sides & bottoms of the original frame & secured w/GRADE-8 hardware. If they say yes, & you want to DIY, cut the old c-sections out & bolt in the new ones. If they still won't pass this style of notch, get a second opinion. If the opinions are consistent, have one of the 2 shops do the work or box it yourself (boxing it should be more than sufficent). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-05-2009, 01:39 PM	#6
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: C-Notch Question They are trying to make money off of you. Take it some where else __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada



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