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ccracin · 07-06-2009, 11:10 AM

Dan is exactly correct. For best handling, you would like to have either a 50/50 weight bias Rear/Front or even 52/48 Rear/Front. This is so that under braking in a corner when the weight transfers to the front, you end up with a well balanced vehicle. This allows softer springs for better ride and handling. Well since we all like Pick-ups here, that is almost impossible to do and be practical for the street. Then when you add a Big Block it hurts even more. So the rule I go by is get the engine back as much as is practical for your situation. But, be warned when you start sliding it back it will snowball quickly as to what all is affected. Be ready to modify everything. Hope this helps. And thanks all for the kind words.

Later,

my67chevytruck · 07-06-2009, 02:54 PM

looking good.....

nuke1 · 07-07-2009, 06:51 AM

looks great, glad to see some progress.

*Dylan · 07-07-2009, 03:08 PM

All I can say is WOW, I hope to have the skills you have one day.

ccracin · 07-15-2009, 11:42 PM

Well some more progress. We hung the front control arms and spindles to start the mock up process for clearances etc. Things seem to be going as planned. Did I just say that? We then got the Rad support in it's correct location and hung the doors and a fender to see what we had. Not too bad so far. We'll get the hubs on and then mount the tire on my check fixture to check clearances in dive and roll. As always, comments good and bad are welcome.

Enjoy:

ccracin · 07-15-2009, 11:42 PM

One more...... And that is not the actual tire, it was just the right diameter.

ccracin · 09-23-2009, 09:24 PM

Work continues! Not as fast as I would like, but never the less it continues. See if you guys notice the difference in the next 2 photos from the previous.

Anybody?

Well the big block is history. As with so many projects we have changed directions as well. It's the same old story, A guy says "Is that engine for sale?" My Dad says "Maybe". After a couple conversations and some research down the road it goes and we are moving on to an LS based engine. The engine in the truck is borrowed from a friend. It is a 5.3 from Swanke racing engines. It was run in an asphalt Late Model circle track car for a season. One of the local tracks "Experiments!" Anyway he was happy to lend it to me until he sells it. A little tweaking here and there and Shazam! it's in.

The next project is what headers to use. After getting very little in the way of dimensions from manufacturers and plenty of sticker shock, the brain damage kicked in an off I went to my computer. This is what I came up with.

After a call to SPD Exhaust a box of flanges collectors an bends showed up. Here is where I'm at so far.

more........

ccracin · 09-23-2009, 09:25 PM

I am happy so far. The tubes for the passenger side are cut. I'll start tacking them up tomorrow. Stay tuned! Comments are welcomed as always.

Later,

VA72C10 · 09-23-2009, 09:38 PM

Headers look good. So do you have a line on an engine yet?

ccracin · 09-23-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Headers look good. So do you have a line on an engine yet?

Sort of. We have been talking to Wegner Automotive and Turnkey Engines. They both have a nice 415ci stroker. My Dad is still contemplating that move! We are still looking at our options. Thanks for lookin!

Later,

ccracin · 09-27-2009, 08:32 PM

Well here is a quick peak at the passenger side tacked up! The tubes are at my buddy's being welded. Then back to be tacked in the flanges and to tack the collectors on.

We also got the new Corbeau seats a couple weeks ago to start looking at interior mods. They are nice I'll tell yah!

Well that's it for now. More to come!

Painter D · 09-27-2009, 08:47 PM

Lookin good

VA72C10 · 09-27-2009, 08:48 PM

Seats look nice. Is that straight edge out where you're looking to put the center console? I am going to be building a custom console shortly. Will be starting it as soon as I get the bottom patches welded on the cab and get the cab back on the ground.

abadsvt · 09-27-2009, 09:17 PM

Its about damn time we see some progress! I was starting to get worried chad!!!!!!

Seriously its looks SICK!!!!!! Great job so far. Just Bad A$$!!!!!

ccracin · 09-28-2009, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Seats look nice. Is that straight edge out where you're looking to put the center console? I am going to be building a custom console shortly. Will be starting it as soon as I get the bottom patches welded on the cab and get the cab back on the ground.

Thanks for the compliments guys, it really helps keep the progress rolling. Yeah we started kicking around some proportions for the interior. The console will be about 2" forward of where you see that straight edge to get the dash and steering column to work together. The interior was designed by Ben Hermance and we are just trying to figure out the rough fab. When I get a bit further, I will post a pick of the rendering.

ccracin · 09-28-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Its about damn time we see some progress! I was starting to get worried chad!!!!!!

Seriously its looks SICK!!!!!! Great job so far. Just Bad A$$!!!!!

Don't I know it! Thanks josh. How is your's coming? I am subscribed to your thread but haven't seen any updates. It gets better every time I see it.

Later!

ccracin · 10-07-2009, 10:18 PM

Got more done! The header tubes are welded and tacked into the flanges. I'm ready to get the collectors on and button them up. Check it!

Then we just got the materials to build the exhaust system. This stuff is sweet. Like fine jewelry!

While I was waiting for the tubes to be welded, I decided to cut the dash out of the truck. Anybody need a good stock dash? LOL

Well tomorrow it is back to the headers so that I can move on to the exhaust. Stay tuned!

BigShoe24 · 10-07-2009, 10:48 PM

Nice Work!!! Those headers look Great, Keep it up

VA72C10 · 10-07-2009, 10:50 PM

Very sweet...that's going to be one awesome exhaust system

ccracin · 10-12-2009, 10:11 PM

The headers are complete minus some flange smoothing and dress up. We are ready to move on to the exhaust system. Check out the progress!

one more.......

ccracin · 10-12-2009, 10:12 PM

last one!

Stay tuned, more to come!

ccracin · 11-02-2009, 01:41 PM

Well I finally got the passenger side exhaust all tacked together. Man, it takes forever to make all the little bracket and tabs. Oh, and then you actually have to be able to get the pipes in and out of the chassis. Anyway, here is what we came up with. I am pretty sure we are going to have to skip the balance pipe. We'll see. Anyway here is the progress so far.

more.................

ccracin · 11-02-2009, 01:42 PM

more................

We also made a cart to put the cab on when it's not on the chassis. It really helps move it out of the way.

Well, that's it for now. On to the driver side. Another same as the other!

Later,

CheyenneShop · 11-02-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccracin

One more...... And that is not the actual tire, it was just the right diameter.

Chad - love the CLEAR wheels, who'd of ever thought

Your headers are nicer then any vehicle I currently own - great work!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2009, 04:23 PM

Wow

The frame and headers are awesome!

07-06-2009, 11:10 AM	#26
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Dan is exactly correct. For best handling, you would like to have either a 50/50 weight bias Rear/Front or even 52/48 Rear/Front. This is so that under braking in a corner when the weight transfers to the front, you end up with a well balanced vehicle. This allows softer springs for better ride and handling. Well since we all like Pick-ups here, that is almost impossible to do and be practical for the street. Then when you add a Big Block it hurts even more. So the rule I go by is get the engine back as much as is practical for your situation. But, be warned when you start sliding it back it will snowball quickly as to what all is affected. Be ready to modify everything. Hope this helps. And thanks all for the kind words. Later, __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

07-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#27
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: A New 68 Build Thread looking good..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-07-2009, 06:51 AM	#28
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: A New 68 Build Thread looks great, glad to see some progress. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

07-07-2009, 03:08 PM	#29
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: A New 68 Build Thread All I can say is WOW, I hope to have the skills you have one day. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

07-15-2009, 11:42 PM	#30
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Well some more progress. We hung the front control arms and spindles to start the mock up process for clearances etc. Things seem to be going as planned. Did I just say that? We then got the Rad support in it's correct location and hung the doors and a fender to see what we had. Not too bad so far. We'll get the hubs on and then mount the tire on my check fixture to check clearances in dive and roll. As always, comments good and bad are welcome. Enjoy: __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com) Last edited by ccracin; 07-15-2009 at 11:43 PM.

07-15-2009, 11:42 PM	#31
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread One more...... And that is not the actual tire, it was just the right diameter. __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

09-23-2009, 09:24 PM	#32
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Work continues! Not as fast as I would like, but never the less it continues. See if you guys notice the difference in the next 2 photos from the previous. Anybody? Well the big block is history. As with so many projects we have changed directions as well. It's the same old story, A guy says "Is that engine for sale?" My Dad says "Maybe". After a couple conversations and some research down the road it goes and we are moving on to an LS based engine. The engine in the truck is borrowed from a friend. It is a 5.3 from Swanke racing engines. It was run in an asphalt Late Model circle track car for a season. One of the local tracks "Experiments!" Anyway he was happy to lend it to me until he sells it. A little tweaking here and there and Shazam! it's in. The next project is what headers to use. After getting very little in the way of dimensions from manufacturers and plenty of sticker shock, the brain damage kicked in an off I went to my computer. This is what I came up with. After a call to SPD Exhaust a box of flanges collectors an bends showed up. Here is where I'm at so far. more........ __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

09-23-2009, 09:25 PM	#33
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread I am happy so far. The tubes for the passenger side are cut. I'll start tacking them up tomorrow. Stay tuned! Comments are welcomed as always. Later, __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

09-23-2009, 09:38 PM	#34
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Headers look good. So do you have a line on an engine yet? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#36
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Well here is a quick peak at the passenger side tacked up! The tubes are at my buddy's being welded. Then back to be tacked in the flanges and to tack the collectors on. We also got the new Corbeau seats a couple weeks ago to start looking at interior mods. They are nice I'll tell yah! Well that's it for now. More to come! __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

09-27-2009, 08:47 PM	#37
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Lookin good __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

09-27-2009, 08:48 PM	#38
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Seats look nice. Is that straight edge out where you're looking to put the center console? I am going to be building a custom console shortly. Will be starting it as soon as I get the bottom patches welded on the cab and get the cab back on the ground. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-27-2009, 09:17 PM	#39
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Its about damn time we see some progress! I was starting to get worried chad!!!!!! Seriously its looks SICK!!!!!! Great job so far. Just Bad A$$!!!!! __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

10-07-2009, 10:18 PM	#42
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Got more done! The header tubes are welded and tacked into the flanges. I'm ready to get the collectors on and button them up. Check it! Then we just got the materials to build the exhaust system. This stuff is sweet. Like fine jewelry! While I was waiting for the tubes to be welded, I decided to cut the dash out of the truck. Anybody need a good stock dash? LOL Well tomorrow it is back to the headers so that I can move on to the exhaust. Stay tuned! __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

10-07-2009, 10:48 PM	#43
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Nice Work!!! Those headers look Great, Keep it up __________________ RCC



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10-07-2009, 10:50 PM	#44
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Very sweet...that's going to be one awesome exhaust system __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-12-2009, 10:11 PM	#45
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread The headers are complete minus some flange smoothing and dress up. We are ready to move on to the exhaust system. Check out the progress! one more....... __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

10-12-2009, 10:12 PM	#46
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread last one! Stay tuned, more to come! __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

11-02-2009, 01:41 PM	#47
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	1/2 Exhaust! Well I finally got the passenger side exhaust all tacked together. Man, it takes forever to make all the little bracket and tabs. Oh, and then you actually have to be able to get the pipes in and out of the chassis. Anyway, here is what we came up with. I am pretty sure we are going to have to skip the balance pipe. We'll see. Anyway here is the progress so far. more................. __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

11-02-2009, 01:42 PM	#48
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread more................ We also made a cart to put the cab on when it's not on the chassis. It really helps move it out of the way. Well, that's it for now. On to the driver side. Another same as the other! Later, __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com) Last edited by ccracin; 11-02-2009 at 01:43 PM.

11-02-2009, 04:23 PM	#50
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