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superchevy · 06-02-2003, 04:11 PM

Finally got the 12 bolt back from the shop, where I had a new Eaton posi unit, 3.73 Richmonds, seals, etc installed. Painted it with POR-15. Was able to re-assemble the rear suspension over the weekend. Used the ECE 6" drop coils (had them powder-coated silver), ECE super trac bar kit, KYB drop shocks, and installed the boxed (ECE kit) trailing arms. Man it's nice to use all new hardware and bolts when reassembling everything.
I still need to put the rear brakes together and run the rear brake lines.
Now to clean/paint the front half of the frame and do the front suspension/steering.

Here's some pics:

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Smooth68 · 06-02-2003, 05:08 PM

How much POR-15 did you use to do the back half? and what condition was your frame in? I mean was it rusty, rough, sanded, etc?

SCOTI · 06-02-2003, 06:24 PM

Looking good SC. Nice progress.

Low68 · 06-02-2003, 07:15 PM

That does look good. Are you going to put in a c-notch or does it need one? I know with a 7 in drop you have to have one or it hits the bumpstops.
Low68

superchevy · 06-02-2003, 08:25 PM

Thanks, guys.
I've used only 3/4's of a quart of the POR-15 black to do 1/2 the frame, the rear end, the trailing arms, the front upper and lower control arms, drag link, and the power steering box. This stuff goes a long way. I bought 2 quarts to do the whole truck, and I'll probably have some left over.
As far as frame prep, I power blasted it at the car wash, scraped off any stubborn crap (not much), sprayed it down with a couple of cans off EZ-OFF oven cleaner, hosed that off, then used the POR-15 prep stuff, MARINE CLEAN and METAL-PREP. I didn't sand it at all.
I was going to do a c-notch, but when I ordered all the stuff from ECE, they told me I didn't need to, so I didn't.
Now to get the front half done.
SC

**Bowtie468** · 06-02-2003, 10:03 PM

Lookin' great, SC Keep us posted on future pics !!!

knucklebuster · 06-02-2003, 10:13 PM

What benefit do you get by boxing the trailing arms?I've heard of this but didn't know what it does.

69 Short Fleet · 06-03-2003, 12:33 AM

Looks really NICE Superchevy!!! Regards, Doug

Slammed67 · 06-03-2003, 12:36 AM

Looks good!! I see you added the trailing arm stiffeners! Got some power behind that motor???

72shadetree · 06-03-2003, 01:43 AM

looking good keep up tje great work

DarkFox1 · 06-03-2003, 03:45 AM

lookin good, I see you welded the gap on the control arms over with a plate, what are your plans for this project?

I would like a high HP truck, I'm kinda worried about the control arms on mine but I do not want to go backwards on my project and strip the rearend back down.

6T9GMC · 06-03-2003, 08:52 AM

LOOKIN GOOD SO FAR.

superchevy · 06-03-2003, 09:08 AM

Thanks guys.
Yeah, I figured I might as well box the arms while I had them out just to add a little protection for the twist from the big block with a little spray. Going to stroke it to 496 and add a 200 horse shot of the laughing gas. I wonder what's going to bend/break first?

SC

DarkFox1 · 06-03-2003, 02:51 PM

good lord, sounds like a mean setup.

I dunno what I'm gonna do engine wise, I've been saying 383 since day 1 of this project but.. I just love the sound of a big block so much I dunno if I can stand to go small hehe

I THINK it will be a 383/th350 or a th400 setup, but I may wind up with a 502/th400 or 700r4 or even a T56 setup.. depending on how much the speed demon inside me encourages me lol

can't wait to see some more progress on yer truck

06-02-2003, 04:11 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	project Daisycutter update.....the rear's done...well, almost Finally got the 12 bolt back from the shop, where I had a new Eaton posi unit, 3.73 Richmonds, seals, etc installed. Painted it with POR-15. Was able to re-assemble the rear suspension over the weekend. Used the ECE 6" drop coils (had them powder-coated silver), ECE super trac bar kit, KYB drop shocks, and installed the boxed (ECE kit) trailing arms. Man it's nice to use all new hardware and bolts when reassembling everything. I still need to put the rear brakes together and run the rear brake lines. Now to clean/paint the front half of the frame and do the front suspension/steering. Here's some pics: Attached Images

06-02-2003, 04:12 PM	#2
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	2 Attached Images

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06-02-2003, 05:08 PM	#6
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	How much POR-15 did you use to do the back half? and what condition was your frame in? I mean was it rusty, rough, sanded, etc? __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

06-02-2003, 06:24 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,946	Looking good SC. Nice progress. __________________ 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.*

06-02-2003, 07:15 PM	#8
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	That does look good. Are you going to put in a c-notch or does it need one? I know with a 7 in drop you have to have one or it hits the bumpstops. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

06-02-2003, 08:25 PM	#9
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Thanks, guys. I've used only 3/4's of a quart of the POR-15 black to do 1/2 the frame, the rear end, the trailing arms, the front upper and lower control arms, drag link, and the power steering box. This stuff goes a long way. I bought 2 quarts to do the whole truck, and I'll probably have some left over. As far as frame prep, I power blasted it at the car wash, scraped off any stubborn crap (not much), sprayed it down with a couple of cans off EZ-OFF oven cleaner, hosed that off, then used the POR-15 prep stuff, MARINE CLEAN and METAL-PREP. I didn't sand it at all. I was going to do a c-notch, but when I ordered all the stuff from ECE, they told me I didn't need to, so I didn't. Now to get the front half done. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

06-02-2003, 10:03 PM	#10
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Lookin' great, SC Keep us posted on future pics !!! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

06-02-2003, 10:13 PM	#11
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	What benefit do you get by boxing the trailing arms?I've heard of this but didn't know what it does. __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

06-03-2003, 12:33 AM	#12
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Looks really NICE Superchevy!!! Regards, Doug

06-03-2003, 12:36 AM	#13
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Looks good!! I see you added the trailing arm stiffeners! Got some power behind that motor??? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

06-03-2003, 01:43 AM	#14
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	looking good keep up tje great work __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

06-03-2003, 03:45 AM	#15
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	lookin good, I see you welded the gap on the control arms over with a plate, what are your plans for this project? I would like a high HP truck, I'm kinda worried about the control arms on mine but I do not want to go backwards on my project and strip the rearend back down.



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06-03-2003, 08:52 AM	#16
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	LOOKIN GOOD SO FAR.

06-03-2003, 09:08 AM	#17
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Thanks guys. Yeah, I figured I might as well box the arms while I had them out just to add a little protection for the twist from the big block with a little spray. Going to stroke it to 496 and add a 200 horse shot of the laughing gas. I wonder what's going to bend/break first? SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

06-03-2003, 02:51 PM	#18
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	good lord, sounds like a mean setup. I dunno what I'm gonna do engine wise, I've been saying 383 since day 1 of this project but.. I just love the sound of a big block so much I dunno if I can stand to go small hehe I THINK it will be a 383/th350 or a th400 setup, but I may wind up with a 502/th400 or 700r4 or even a T56 setup.. depending on how much the speed demon inside me encourages me lol can't wait to see some more progress on yer truck

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