My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ronniehotdog · 05-15-2014, 10:54 AM

My first 1965 c10 bag build------------------------

My plan is to bag the front and rear. I want it to lay the frame.
383 tpi stroker.

I have built many tube chassis rock crawl rigs but I want to be driving the truck soon so I'm going the cheap and not so right way. Raise the crossmember up 2.50" forward 1"

Ta2Don · 05-15-2014, 10:58 AM

I'm in for the ride...

aboard!!! We like lots of pics, Hint, Hint...

ronniehotdog · 05-15-2014, 10:59 AM

Cutting the front out starting in.
1983 front parts found.

ronniehotdog · 05-15-2014, 11:56 AM

Getting ready to cut the dish in for the front 2600's

ronniehotdog · 05-15-2014, 12:00 PM

Got the frame cut up 2.5 and forward 1.
Crossmember fits good.

ronniehotdog · 05-15-2014, 12:16 PM

Need to clean the back shop out.

BADAZ chevy guy · 05-15-2014, 12:26 PM

Welcome to the forum!
Keep us posted on the build.

1963c-10 · 05-15-2014, 01:02 PM

Welcome and nice start on the project!!

rusty76 · 05-15-2014, 04:04 PM

I'll ride.

Bomp · 05-15-2014, 06:37 PM

Watchin.

jhama78 · 05-15-2014, 08:28 PM

Rock buggies eh? In thanks for the chance.... Lol

jdmsevenstar · 05-15-2014, 09:36 PM

I’m curious does that front "c notch" of the forward crossmember work??? i have seen the sandwich technique and of course the famous drop member but i have not seen this technique used. What else needs to be modified besides the cutting of the frame??

Jeff La · 05-15-2014, 10:33 PM

Well I follow along all the time, so I'm here

**Captainfab** · 05-16-2014, 01:04 AM

You're not wasting any time.

Looks like someone massaged that firewall a little. It must have had a big block in it at some time.

ronniehotdog · 05-16-2014, 01:54 AM

I think the firewall is stock. It had a straight six when I got it.

aggie91 · 05-16-2014, 02:31 PM

Great start Ronnie. Welcome to the board!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmsevenstar

I’m curious does that front "c notch" of the forward crossmember work??? i have seen the sandwich technique and of course the famous drop member but i have not seen this technique used. What else needs to be modified besides the cutting of the frame??

This has been done before a few times that I know of. I did it on the '82 I built for my son, I only did 1.5" up and no forward movement. I used No Limit's Rack & Pinion conversion for the steering upgrade and used PBFab's lower Forward Arms. Rob (No Limit) did it on their project JT (there is a thread on it in the 67-72 section). There is also another member, theastronaut, that did the same 1.5" up on his truck he is building.

This is much easier then doing the pancake or sectioning of the crossmember itself. If you do not do the rack & pinion conversion, then the steer components will need to be relocated the same dimensions as well.

Chapstr's65 · 05-16-2014, 09:15 PM

I'm in

ronniehotdog · 05-17-2014, 12:16 AM

To go sledding tomorrow or work on the truck?

ronniehotdog · 05-17-2014, 12:17 AM

Got the arms started

ronniehotdog · 05-17-2014, 12:19 AM

Rear is cut and ready for a new frame

BigSky71 · 05-17-2014, 09:25 AM

Fast start! What rack and pinion do you intend to use?

ronniehotdog · 05-17-2014, 11:28 AM

stock steering just raised up and moved forward. I am new to the whole 2 wheel drive thing so I will do what I know will work.

creep · 05-17-2014, 01:16 PM

Nice! I like the low buck, home builds. Lots of good ideas and fab work.

ronniehotdog · 05-17-2014, 08:36 PM

Got the a arms done

Desert.Chevy · 05-17-2014, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

Nice! I like the low buck, home builds. Lots of good ideas and fab work.

I agree.

Doing it this way, will the Engine and Trans move up?

05-15-2014, 10:54 AM	#1
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build My first 1965 c10 bag build------------------------ My plan is to bag the front and rear. I want it to lay the frame. 383 tpi stroker. I have built many tube chassis rock crawl rigs but I want to be driving the truck soon so I'm going the cheap and not so right way. Raise the crossmember up 2.50" forward 1" Attached Images Last edited by ronniehotdog; 05-15-2014 at 11:05 AM.

05-15-2014, 10:58 AM	#2
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build I'm in for the ride... aboard!!! We like lots of pics, Hint, Hint... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

05-15-2014, 10:59 AM	#3
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Cutting the front out starting in. 1983 front parts found. Attached Images

05-15-2014, 11:56 AM	#4
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Getting ready to cut the dish in for the front 2600's Attached Images

05-15-2014, 12:00 PM	#5
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Got the frame cut up 2.5 and forward 1. Crossmember fits good. Attached Images

05-15-2014, 12:16 PM	#6
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Need to clean the back shop out. Attached Images

05-15-2014, 12:26 PM	#7
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Welcome to the forum! Keep us posted on the build. __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

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rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build I'll ride. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

05-15-2014, 06:37 PM	#10
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05-15-2014, 09:36 PM	#12
jdmsevenstar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North las vegas Posts: 35	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build I’m curious does that front "c notch" of the forward crossmember work??? i have seen the sandwich technique and of course the famous drop member but i have not seen this technique used. What else needs to be modified besides the cutting of the frame?? __________________ overspecialize and you breed in weakness...

05-15-2014, 10:33 PM	#13
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Well I follow along all the time, so I'm here

05-16-2014, 01:04 AM	#14
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build You're not wasting any time. Looks like someone massaged that firewall a little. It must have had a big block in it at some time. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-16-2014, 01:54 AM	#15
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build I think the firewall is stock. It had a straight six when I got it.



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05-16-2014, 09:15 PM	#17
Chapstr's65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 113	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build I'm in __________________ -Chapa 65 SWB step-side / 383 stroker / TH350 / 4:10 gears / static drop 4 1/2" front 5" rear.

05-17-2014, 12:16 AM	#18
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build To go sledding tomorrow or work on the truck? Attached Images

05-17-2014, 12:17 AM	#19
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Got the arms started Attached Images

05-17-2014, 12:19 AM	#20
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Rear is cut and ready for a new frame Attached Images

05-17-2014, 09:25 AM	#21
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Fast start! What rack and pinion do you intend to use? __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

05-17-2014, 11:28 AM	#22
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build stock steering just raised up and moved forward. I am new to the whole 2 wheel drive thing so I will do what I know will work.

05-17-2014, 01:16 PM	#23
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05-17-2014, 08:36 PM	#24
ronniehotdog Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: spokane wa Posts: 36	Re: My first 1965 c10 bag build----------fast and cheap build Got the a arms done

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