Track70 Build!!

[bagged68chevy]

do you have any photos and info on your rear shock setup? is there a arm that goes from trailing arm to trailing arm?

[ksshane]

Really liking this build. I might have to borrow your radio delete idea as well.

So that style of radio will fit right in the heater control area... hmmmm... Might just have to take a page out of that book as well..lol

[track70]

Originally Posted by bagged68chevy

do you have any photos and info on your rear shock setup? is there a arm that goes from trailing arm to trailing arm?

The rear shocks are in the stock mounting locations but i used front shocks..plenty of enough travel for bumps and compresses a lot so it does not bottom out on shock..And that is not a arms connecting the trailing arms. It's a rear sway bar that i got from CPP!..Hope this helps ya.


And Thanks guys..I really having fun with it..It will be going under the knife again soon for stage 2 of my build.

[jlsanborn]

Very cool truck! I see you've added a sway bar out back. Details on that? Gonna do a rear shock relocate? Check out post #311 on this thread...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...te#post6290439

[Hart_Rod]

Truck looks great! I didn't see you at CTC.

[track70]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Truck looks great! I didn't see you at CTC.

Rob, I was only there all day Friday and we spent most of are time at the swap meet..only cruised around and stopped at the Mall for a couple hours..Was on the look out for you though and Bucks68 C-10!

[track70]

Well guys it's been a little awhile..I have been busy moving into a new home with a garage so i can really get some stuff done! Anyways i have also been busy on Track70 also getting it ready for Stage 2 of my build which you will see what that is shortly.

Got the truck up in the air and pulled the drivetrain out for a rebuild!




Got the motor torn apart and ready for new goodies!





And a little sneak peek of what's to come!



Now i just have to start cleaning up everything and get it put back together before the show season starts back up in March!

[808_67C10]

Lookin good bro! Keep the pics coming...

[track70]

NEW UPDATE!!

Got my power steering pump ready for install..thought id take a pic of the difference!


LETS BUILD A MOTOR


I fully tig welded up my Melling oil pickup just so i can sleep better at night lol


Got the bottom end buttoned up and installed new rebuilt heads. Cam specs are Comp Cams .490 Lift and .224 Duration. And of course ARP head bolts!




She always tells me i need to wash the dishes..so i did


Got the new rockers and pushrods in..I went with Comp Cams 1.52 Magnum Roller Tip Rockers and one piece pushrods.



After i got the valves adjusted i installed the intake and set the carb and valve covers on for a picture!


Still got a lot more to do before it gets dropped back in..Will keep y'all updated!

[808_67C10]

Bee Eee Aye youtiful!

Is that antifreeze on the heads?

[track70]

Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Bee Eee Aye youtiful!

Is that antifreeze on the heads?

No that is Oil mixed with some royal purple assembly lube.

[track70]

Well since the motor is about complete i thought id start on the suspension!

Got the bed off and ready for some cutting.




Also got my newly rebuilt pedal assembly with Clutch pedal installed..I Did a little pretend shifting with motor sounds to get full affect hahahaha!!




Next I'll get the notches installed and mock up the air bags.

[jeh]

Looking Good, going to be a nice ride when you're done....

[track70]

Been busy with work and side jobs but finally got some work done on Track70


Got the frame cut for the notches and ready to weld, And since of course I'm a welder by trade..I thought id weld them completely up..Plus it looks cleaner with no bolts showing!





After all that welding i got the Slam RE7's mounted up and seen how low she's gonna go..Might have to cut the bed floor!




And While working on the rear the front bag brackets showed up from thorbecke brother's.. More work for me i guess!!

[808_67C10]

Some gorgeous welds there!

[mcbassin]

Love all the new parts. Very nice progress on the chassis too.

[jlsanborn]

Very clean work dude! Motor looks awesome and the c-notch job is perfect! What are your thoughts on strength at the notch? I'm not sure If I'll need to notch mine or not. I've got the upper shock mounts behind the axle on both sides so I feel like I shouldn't notch it if I don't have to.

[C10_ustacould]

Sweet build bro! Making some great progress, keep it up.

[track70]

Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Some gorgeous welds there!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Love all the new parts. Very nice progress on the chassis too.

Yea new parts always makes me happy until i have to install them.

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Very clean work dude! Motor looks awesome and the c-notch job is perfect! What are your thoughts on strength at the notch? I'm not sure If I'll need to notch mine or not. I've got the upper shock mounts behind the axle on both sides so I feel like I shouldn't notch it if I don't have to.

Thank you.. And i think the notch is actually making the frame stronger cause your overlapping it and somewhat boxing it. And welding it up completely makes it EVEN stronger!

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Sweet build bro! Making some great progress, keep it up.

Thanks Buck!


Hopefully i can get the front bags in and somewhat plumbed up this weekend..Then i can take the jackstands out and lay her out

[jeh]

Coming along nice... Good looking welds by the way.

[track70]

Well it's been a couple months but Track70 has been seeing a lot of love!

Got the Frame completely cleaned and painted and finally installed everything back on for the final time.



Also got the front suspension done with the new blue powder coated MMW arms and the thorbeck bros. air bag brackets.



New Ram Clutch and Flywheel were installed..Along with a aluminum Camaro bellhousing!



Now my Favorite part..Motor going back in.


After motor was dropped in i went and picked up the transmission from the rebuilder..all new on the inside and a fresh coat of paint on the outside!

[C10_ustacould]

Looking good! PM me a contact number and next time some board members from the area get together I'll shoot you a text.

[track70]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Looking good! PM me a contact number and next time some board members from the area get together I'll shoot you a text.

Thanks!...And will do that sounds great.

[jeh]

Looks like your making good progress.

[MidWest72C10]

Nice build, keep up the great work!