Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop

[lolife99]

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...-Basic-Kit-799

[CC69Rat]

Thanks Keith..

Is there a need to weld in the notch around the edges? Weld to the frame rails or no ? I have seen it both ways but with Grade 8 bolts and stuff is it really required?

[lolife99]

I see no need to weld it.

[Gus350]

These are the notches I'm going with on my truck I see no need to weld them with all the grade 8 bolts that hold them on.

[Zoomin]

Has anyone ever posted a c-notch failure?

[CC69Rat]

I've never seen one. I'm not going to be hauling anything to speak of so I'm not worried about it. Nate's CNotch is actually thicker than the original metal on the frame rails, with what .. 8 or more grade 8 bolts holding it in? I dont think strength will be a problem for this truck, or the need for it to haul a travel trailer or whatever.

There's probably someone out there who's had one to fail at some point, but I'm not worried too much. It's scary, I have just never done it. I feel like I will be happier with the end result if it is notched. I like em looooow..

[big_al_71]

There is aboslutely no need to weld the cnotch specially with the amount bolts that hold it in place....

[original-71]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Ken, I may change to Schrader at some point .. I will probably bag the stepper. We'll see what happens I guess. I do haul a trailer but it's pretty rare I haul more than my bicycle.

then you dont need to c-notch to tow

[original-71]

well then again did you ever decide how low you are going ?

[CC69Rat]

6" spring, 2" block, possibly flip the t-Arm cross member brackets. We'll see. 7.25" ?


Hey, .. How do I get in touch with Nate? I need some sTuFF !

[original-71]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

6" spring, 2" block, possibly flip the t-Arm cross member brackets. We'll see. 7.25" ?


Hey, .. How do I get in touch with Nate? I need some sTuFF !

yeah c-notch will be in order then i know iam pushing it, but its worked out so far and not like i drive 80 mph all the time

[CC69Rat]

When you bag yours Hector .. hint .. I'll help you .. hint .. notch yours.. hint. 22's would be killer tucked underneath that thing.

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

6" spring, 2" block, possibly flip the t-Arm cross member brackets. We'll see. 7.25" ?


Hey, .. How do I get in touch with Nate? I need some sTuFF !

I see a raised floor in your future.

[CC69Rat]

Naa, the block to just get it sitting right. 6+.5 .. 6+1 ? I'll just have to see how it looks once it's on the ground. I have .25" adjustability in the springs too.

Whatever it takes to sit her down just right once the bed is back on. What weighs more, a wood beed floor or metal bed floor?

[big_al_71]

Did you get the second wheel delivered today?

[CC69Rat]

YEP ! It's here. I took the day off tomorrow, I'll post up some pics. Dad said it looked fine, it just had a LOOONG ride to TN.

Eric, I think we're good man. Thanks again for your help. I think you need to buy some Heritage 8.5's now and decide you can't use / dont need them .. then offer them to me for sale.

By the way, I thought this wheel was the same as on the Hazel truck but it's not. Keith has the Bonnevilles on his truck in Grey, correct?

[big_al_71]

Thats great !!!!!!!!

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Naa, the block to just get it sitting right. 6+.5 .. 6+1 ? I'll just have to see how it looks once it's on the ground. I have .25" adjustability in the springs too.

Whatever it takes to sit her down just right once the bed is back on. What weighs more, a wood beed floor or metal bed floor?

I didn't mean you'd need it, but that I see once you've decided to notch it, you're pushing that limit. Just a comment on the progression, that's all.

[CC69Rat]

Not going that low. Ill only have 4.5 up front so it will look silly with the back too low. Im on stock arms in the front too. I just want it stuffed with a slight rake. More drop in the rear to adjust for the taller tires.
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[lolife99]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

By the way, I thought this wheel was the same as on the Hazel truck but it's not. Keith has the Bonnevilles on his truck in Grey, correct?

Correct.
Bonneville-G wheels.

[superflysteiny]

I am glad you got it. Thank god
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[CC69Rat]

I saw the wheel yesterday for the first time, it made it fine. No damage at all. Both are waiting patiently for us to finish up the rear drop. They are friggin sweet wheels and I'm glad I went this route. The wheel fits everything I wanted, sort of Salt Flat look but still different enough you don't see them a lot. I like the more 'open' look of the holes, etc. I'm stoked man..

Question - Dad and I worked on the PB notch yesterday. Yes, the rivets SUCK.

I have the original upper shock bar out. This stays, correct? (Red) The place where the original rivets were, (Blue) are now the bolt holes for the PB upper shock bar. (?) This looks correct to me. .. just making sure.

[lolife99]

You are correct.

[CC69Rat]

The lower section of the notch would sit between the original spring perch plate and it becomes the new point where the coil spring cup bolts back on. The original plate stays, the notch sits under that plate and the spring now sits on that lower notch piece. (?)

Makes sense to me.

Anyone know the pricing on the PB lower shock bar, track bar and mounting brackets?
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[bossmanivy]

I wish I was having all these issues right now. I w3ould be close to having a sweet ride. Looking good!!