Bolt in C notch template? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 02-20-2012, 09:59 PM

Ive been putzing around with my panel chassis and was going to put my CPP C notches in and couldn't find the template. Did they even come with one, or was it just a fit the best you can deal?

If it does have a template does anyone have one in a PDF or something they could email or mail me. Id cover any postage costs.

Thanks, Mark

**lolife99** · 02-20-2012, 10:22 PM

I would just make a template off of your notch.
That's what I always do.
I use thick poster board or thin gasket material.

mixermike · 02-20-2012, 10:37 PM

That method worked for me too
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SCOTI · 02-21-2012, 01:24 AM

Same here.

Bottomed the rear axle against the frame & marked the axle centerline on the frame. I made a posterboard template of the notch area using the CPP notch as the guide. I put the center of the template @ the centerline marked on the frame & scribed the area to be cut. I drilled holes @ the corners & cut from the bottom of the frame rail up to the drilled holes & then cut the area between the drilled holes. Smooth everything so there are no sharp edges!

**leddzepp** · 02-21-2012, 02:22 AM

i installed my cpp notches exactly as scoti described above. it went very smooth, and i have some pics on my build thread.
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CG · 02-21-2012, 09:08 PM

Hey thanks guys, I really appreciate the answers. Looks like it was right there in front of my nose the whole time.

SCOTI · 02-21-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Hey thanks guys, I really appreciate the answers. Looks like it was right there in front of my nose the whole time.

I still recommend using the method described to center the axle. If I would have followed the published directions included w/mine, I would have been off center @ ride height.

CG · 02-22-2012, 12:09 AM

This isn't going to be a bagged ride. Its a panel so its pretty heavy in the back, and will have a 6 inch drop in the rear. Figured the C notch would be good insurance from bottoming.

Jay W · 02-22-2012, 04:51 PM

I am about to just start my C notch, I have a 69 c10. I have the bed off and was about to start removing rivets. It looks to me like i will have to move the panhard bar mount on the frame as the c notch (cpp) hits it when lined up wit the center of my axel. anyone else have this issue?? seems like there is about 1/2" interference.

SCOTI · 02-22-2012, 05:09 PM

I've installed the CPP notch & there wasn't any clearance issues @ the Panhard bar.

PanelDeland · 02-22-2012, 08:25 PM

Try looking at the March issue of Custom Classic trucks.They did a write up on this in it.With pitchures an everthin.I just read it today and when I saw your question I could not help being a smart alec.

CG · 02-22-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Try looking at the March issue of Custom Classic trucks.They did a write up on this in it.With pitchures an everthin.I just read it today and when I saw your question I could not help being a smart alec.

Hey thanks for this! Probably up to June on the stands by now lol.

Jay W · 02-24-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Try looking at the March issue of Custom Classic trucks.They did a write up on this in it.With pitchures an everthin.I just read it today and when I saw your question I could not help being a smart alec.

Thanks, I had a look at the issue. I think my panhard mount is different than the one in the photo's. Mine has 2 rivets on either side and one farther up on the frame. The one in the photo's has the rivets inside the walls of the mount. I'll post pics today with what i mean.

Jay W · 02-24-2012, 01:00 PM

The first two are pictures I have found in installation instructions (pic 1 board member pic 2 from cpp), the last 3 are pictures of my mount and location.

CG · 02-27-2012, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the pics. Does anyone ever run a weld bead around them (leaving the bolts in), or does that mess with the way the bolts hold them in?

crakarjax · 03-02-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay W

The first two are pictures I have found in installation instructions (pic 1 board member pic 2 from cpp), the last 3 are pictures of my mount and location.

My panhard mount is the same (68 C-20) and I plan to trim the notch around the panhard mount. How'd you end up installing yours?

02-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Bolt in C notch template? Ive been putzing around with my panel chassis and was going to put my CPP C notches in and couldn't find the template. Did they even come with one, or was it just a fit the best you can deal? If it does have a template does anyone have one in a PDF or something they could email or mail me. Id cover any postage costs. Thanks, Mark __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-20-2012, 10:22 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Bolt in C notch template? I would just make a template off of your notch. That's what I always do. I use thick poster board or thin gasket material. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-20-2012, 10:37 PM	#3
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: Bolt in C notch template? That method worked for me too Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2012, 01:24 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Bolt in C notch template? Same here. Bottomed the rear axle against the frame & marked the axle centerline on the frame. I made a posterboard template of the notch area using the CPP notch as the guide. I put the center of the template @ the centerline marked on the frame & scribed the area to be cut. I drilled holes @ the corners & cut from the bottom of the frame rail up to the drilled holes & then cut the area between the drilled holes. Smooth everything so there are no sharp edges! __________________ 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.*

02-21-2012, 02:22 AM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Bolt in C notch template? i installed my cpp notches exactly as scoti described above. it went very smooth, and i have some pics on my build thread. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-21-2012, 09:08 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Bolt in C notch template? Hey thanks guys, I really appreciate the answers. Looks like it was right there in front of my nose the whole time. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-22-2012, 12:09 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Bolt in C notch template? This isn't going to be a bagged ride. Its a panel so its pretty heavy in the back, and will have a 6 inch drop in the rear. Figured the C notch would be good insurance from bottoming. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-22-2012, 04:51 PM	#9
Jay W Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort St John, BC Posts: 85	Re: Bolt in C notch template? I am about to just start my C notch, I have a 69 c10. I have the bed off and was about to start removing rivets. It looks to me like i will have to move the panhard bar mount on the frame as the c notch (cpp) hits it when lined up wit the center of my axel. anyone else have this issue?? seems like there is about 1/2" interference. __________________ 69 c10 lwb

02-22-2012, 05:09 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Bolt in C notch template? I've installed the CPP notch & there wasn't any clearance issues @ the Panhard bar. __________________ 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.*

02-22-2012, 08:25 PM	#11
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Bolt in C notch template? Try looking at the March issue of Custom Classic trucks.They did a write up on this in it.With pitchures an everthin.I just read it today and when I saw your question I could not help being a smart alec. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-24-2012, 01:00 PM	#14
Jay W Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort St John, BC Posts: 85	Re: Bolt in C notch template? The first two are pictures I have found in installation instructions (pic 1 board member pic 2 from cpp), the last 3 are pictures of my mount and location. Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 lwb

02-27-2012, 11:10 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Bolt in C notch template? Thanks for the pics. Does anyone ever run a weld bead around them (leaving the bolts in), or does that mess with the way the bolts hold them in? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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