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**Sac** · 04-11-2016, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SierraMtns

Hey Keith,

Thanks for sharing this build with us. I will be tagging along. I know how you feel about waiting for parts. I order a rear drop member kit for my pro touring build from PB in March. Man the waiting is rough. June cant come fast enough.

June?? Wow!

mcbassin · 04-11-2016, 08:11 AM

Nice progress on the frame!

Bennett68C10 · 04-11-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SierraMtns

Hey Keith,

Thanks for sharing this build with us. I will be tagging along. I know how you feel about waiting for parts. I order a rear drop member kit for my pro touring build from PB in March. Man the waiting is rough. June cant come fast enough.

Thanks for following along with my build

I ordered my rear dropmember and inner frame stiffener in January. They gave me an eta of early April so I'm hoping they come in soon.

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Originally Posted by Sac

June?? Wow!

Its totally worth the wait though!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress on the frame!

Thanks Mike, a few hours of work and the cross members were gone.

shores6 · 04-11-2016, 12:55 PM

I love the hashtag Nate and everyone at PB has been using lately. #theresareasontheresawait Lookin awesome man.

boostedc10 · 04-11-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Also got the steering rack installed! I need to figure out what the thread size is for the tie rods because I need to trim a little off! It's a little to long right now and it's pitching the toe out in the front on the brake rotors! My rack didn't come with any jam nuts! Any body have a clue what size the thread is? It's a CPP rack!

Thread should be 9/16" -18 for all the mustang 2 racks. If you just need to cut it down some, a die grinder and thread file will be your best bet.

Here are the jam nuts for the rack
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/9-16-I...uts,26789.html

crazycrew · 04-11-2016, 03:57 PM

Holy crap! Amazing progress in such a short period of time.

knomadd · 04-11-2016, 05:37 PM

Forgive me for my ignorance, but do the rack and pinions not have left hand threads on one side like the original steering? If they do, be careful about what you trim since you'd need the appropriate tap/die to chase the threads if it's mangled a little from the trim.

boostedc10 · 04-11-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Forgive me for my ignorance, but do the rack and pinions not have left hand threads on one side like the original steering? If they do, be careful about what you trim since you'd need the appropriate tap/die to chase the threads if it's mangled a little from the trim.

Mustang II rack inner tie rods are the same on both sides. If you use a die grinder to shorten them, just buy a standard thread file to clean up the ends. You shouldn't need a die to clean them. I have done a ton of these racks this way and never had an issue. Another trick if you don't want to bother with a thread file is to just taper the very end with a grinder.

Bennett68C10 · 04-11-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shores6

I love the hashtag Nate and everyone at PB has been using lately. #theresareasontheresawait Lookin awesome man.

Thanks, yeah I have seen that too. They can definitely make that statement!

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Originally Posted by crazycrew

Holy crap! Amazing progress in such a short period of time.

Thanks man, sometimes I feel like I'm moving at a snails pace

but that's only because I would like to have more done by now.

Bennett68C10 · 04-11-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Thread should be 9/16" -18 for all the mustang 2 racks. If you just need to cut it down some, a die grinder and thread file will be your best bet.

Here are the jam nuts for the rack
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/9-16-I...uts,26789.html

Thanks for the link Brandon, I knew somebody had to know.

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Forgive me for my ignorance, but do the rack and pinions not have left hand threads on one side like the original steering? If they do, be careful about what you trim since you'd need the appropriate tap/die to chase the threads if it's mangled a little from the trim.

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Mustang II rack inner tie rods are the same on both sides. If you use a die grinder to shorten them, just buy a standard thread file to clean up the ends. You shouldn't need a die to clean them. I have done a ton of these racks this way and never had an issue. Another trick if you don't want to bother with a thread file is to just taper the very end with a grinder.

The way I do it and what I did on my last setup is I thread the nut onto the rack, then trim the rack to my desired length. After it's trimmed I do like Brandon said and taper the end with a grinder. Then just unscrew the nut off the rack. As the nut comes off it basically acts as a die and cleans the threads.

boostedc10 · 04-11-2016, 08:32 PM

I knew it wasn't your first rodeo but some good questions came up

ajgriffin · 04-11-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shores6

I love the hashtag Nate and everyone at PB has been using lately. #theresareasontheresawait Lookin awesome man.

#Iknowbutc'monalready

Bennett68C10 · 04-12-2016, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

I knew it wasn't your first rodeo but some good questions came up

Thanks for the help Brandon, I ordered those jam nuts from speedway last night.

boostedc10 · 04-12-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks for the help Brandon, I ordered those jam nuts from speedway last night.

Anytime Keith.

gringoloco · 04-16-2016, 01:06 AM

In. I dig it. Welcome back.

Bennett68C10 · 04-17-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

In. I dig it. Welcome back.

Thanks Chris

Bennett68C10 · 04-17-2016, 10:04 AM

Went to a local swap meet yesterday and scored a 4L80e trans for $250.00! It's supposed to have 165,000 on it but I'm going to have it rebuilt and beefed up a little

I was on the fence on running a 60e or the 80e due to possible clearance issues with the cab floor but I want a bullet proof trans so I'll make it fit if I have to!

jeh · 04-17-2016, 10:14 AM

That's a good deal right there!!!

boostedc10 · 04-17-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Went to a local swap meet yesterday and scored a 4L80e trans for $250.00! It's supposed to have 165,000 on it but I'm going to have it rebuilt and beefed up a little

I was on the fence on running a 60e or the 80e due to possible clearance issues with the cab floor but I want a bullet proof trans so I'll make it fit if I have to!

Nice score Keith. I should know shortly how mine fits under my cab. I will make sure I post a bunch of pics for reference.

**Sac** · 04-17-2016, 11:23 AM

Hell of a score!

RRC · 04-17-2016, 10:57 PM

Well it looks like I'm late to the party

Welcome back!! Sorry to hear about your marriage, all the best in your future!!

Raguemoe · 04-18-2016, 12:34 AM

Another OG build (hopefully we learned something on our last attempts). I'll be watching this one

mcbassin · 04-18-2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Went to a local swap meet yesterday and scored a 4L80e trans for $250.00! It's supposed to have 165,000 on it but I'm going to have it rebuilt and beefed up a little

I was on the fence on running a 60e or the 80e due to possible clearance issues with the cab floor but I want a bullet proof trans so I'll make it fit if I have to!

Nice score! Beefed up is good

Bennett68C10 · 04-18-2016, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jeh

That's a good deal right there!!!

Thanks Jason, I went there hoping to find one, but didn't think I would find one for that price

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Nice score Keith. I should know shortly how mine fits under my cab. I will make sure I post a bunch of pics for reference.

I'm crossing my fingers Brandon, hoping I don't have to do any additional floor mods than the high hump!

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Originally Posted by Sac

Hell of a score!

Thanks, I'm pretty excited about it. Saved me a ton of money over buying a brand new trans.

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Originally Posted by RRC

Well it looks like I'm late to the party

Welcome back!! Sorry to hear about your marriage, all the best in your future!!

Your never to late to join the ride

Thanks, the future is looking pretty good.

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Originally Posted by Raguemoe

Another OG build (hopefully we learned something on our last attempts). I'll be watching this one

Thanks for checking out my next journey. I know I definitely learned what not to do

The key for me is not letting my brain go wild and start changing everything before its built.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice score! Beefed up is good

Thanks Mike, maybe someday in the distant future I would like to add a little power adder to the motor. I don't want a transmission that will grenade the first time I mash the throttle.

MMcMasters · 04-18-2016, 09:46 AM

Great progress in such a short time!! It will be fun to follow along and see how it turns out!

Mike

04-11-2016, 08:11 AM	#177
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Nice progress on the frame! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-11-2016, 12:55 PM	#179
shores6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Stigler, OK Posts: 115	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside I love the hashtag Nate and everyone at PB has been using lately. #theresareasontheresawait Lookin awesome man.

04-11-2016, 03:57 PM	#181
crazycrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vacherie, LA Posts: 30	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Holy crap! Amazing progress in such a short period of time. __________________ Brooks -- South Louisiana 2004 Tahoe, DD Currently on the prowl for that right C10 project https://www.facebook.com/brooks.landry.1 IG : brolandry

04-11-2016, 05:37 PM	#182
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Forgive me for my ignorance, but do the rack and pinions not have left hand threads on one side like the original steering? If they do, be careful about what you trim since you'd need the appropriate tap/die to chase the threads if it's mangled a little from the trim. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

04-11-2016, 08:32 PM	#186
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside I knew it wasn't your first rodeo but some good questions came up __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

04-16-2016, 01:06 AM	#190
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside In. I dig it. Welcome back. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-17-2016, 10:04 AM	#192
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Went to a local swap meet yesterday and scored a 4L80e trans for $250.00! It's supposed to have 165,000 on it but I'm going to have it rebuilt and beefed up a little I was on the fence on running a 60e or the 80e due to possible clearance issues with the cab floor but I want a bullet proof trans so I'll make it fit if I have to! Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-17-2016, 10:14 AM	#193
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside That's a good deal right there!!! __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

04-17-2016, 11:23 AM	#195
Sac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Franklinton, LA Posts: 256	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Hell of a score! __________________ Green Survivor Father/Son Truck <SeveredTies> Last edited by Sac; 04-17-2016 at 11:31 AM.

04-17-2016, 10:57 PM	#196
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Well it looks like I'm late to the party Welcome back!! Sorry to hear about your marriage, all the best in your future!! __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

04-18-2016, 12:34 AM	#197
Raguemoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highland CA Posts: 742	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Another OG build (hopefully we learned something on our last attempts). I'll be watching this one

04-18-2016, 09:46 AM	#200
MMcMasters Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, IL Posts: 537	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Great progress in such a short time!! It will be fun to follow along and see how it turns out! Mike __________________ __________________ Mike 70 Med Olive build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714804 Instagram- protouring66



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