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cable666guy · 02-11-2011, 02:29 PM

WOW! I sure wish you were closer to Philly than Pittsburgh, I'd love to see your truck in person!! Keep up the good work!!

ccracin · 02-11-2011, 09:45 PM

Thanks very much for the compliments.

I took a minute and plotted the numbers. Not Bad. IMHO

ccracin · 02-18-2011, 01:17 PM

Great way to finish a tough week!

**67cheby** · 02-18-2011, 03:01 PM

WOW, WOW again

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-18-2011, 03:10 PM

Very nice..

ccracin · 02-22-2011, 11:06 PM

A little more work on the Bear Claw latches. Getting the pins put in the doors. A lot of work for something simple! Enjoy.

A bit more touch up welding and grinding and we'll be good to go! Thanks for looking!

VA72C10 · 02-22-2011, 11:07 PM

Looks good. And will be a great latch!

ccracin · 03-18-2011, 11:46 PM

We have been working on getting seats mounted so that we can get to work mounting the brake pedal, steering column, and a/c unit. Since this is a truck and there is very, very limited space to put things, we decided to try and maximize the room we do have. We decided that under the seats was some space that could be used for things like the EZ EFI and EZ TCU computers as well as maybe the audio amplifier. There are so many electronic items we need all the space we can get. However, I was not about to have to take the seats in and out to get to this stuff. The Corbeau seats we are using have an adjustable back so here is what we came up with.

I think it's going to work out just fine. I just need to add some braces as there is a very slight amount of lateral movement in the front of the seat where the bear claws latch. I will also add a spring cylinder to hold the seat up and a linkage to trip both latches at once.

Pay no attention to that weld seam in the floor above. We didn't do that and it will get fixed!

Here's the real payoff!

This may not seem like much, but this is the first time he has been able to do this since the truck got torn down.

All comments are welcome as always!

VA72C10 · 03-18-2011, 11:51 PM

very nice!!!! I love that idea and the bear claw latches are an excellent choice. The seats sit perfect under the window too!

ccracin · 03-19-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

very nice!!!! I love that idea and the bear claw latches are an excellent choice. The seats sit perfect under the window too!

Thanks man, I was just posting in your thread. Looking good. We put alot of time into figuring it all out. I hate seeing seats in the back window. just one of my little issues.

Later,

sourkraut · 03-19-2011, 08:23 AM

just found your build. very nice work, keep it going!

**67cheby** · 03-19-2011, 09:16 AM

very COOL progress

mac72 · 03-21-2011, 01:59 PM

Man those seats are cool.Do you have a part no. on them?

BlackZ28 · 03-22-2011, 03:09 AM

Sweet build, cant wait to see more!

ccracin · 03-26-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac72

Man those seats are cool.Do you have a part no. on them?

Thanks. You can find them here:

http://www.corbeau.com/products/recl...ats/sportseat/

DALTON · 03-26-2011, 08:43 PM

Subscribed!

mac72 · 03-28-2011, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccracin

Thanks. You can find them here:

http://www.corbeau.com/products/recl...ats/sportseat/

Very nice! thanks Mac

ccracin · 04-09-2011, 09:30 PM

Probably the first of many times, but the new motivation was set between the frame rails today. What a sense of satisfaction! We had to build a bracket to lift with. With the tranny and acc. drive installed, the regular load leveler would not work. Check it!

The lift bracket.

Now that we have it in the chassis, we will be measuring for the drive shaft and the new firewall. We have also decided to change the motor mounts on the chassis. We have a few ideas as to hiding things in the engine bay. This will require changing the mounts. Stay tuned, more to come on that. Now time to relax. Enjoy.

**67cheby** · 04-11-2011, 09:54 AM

that is SICK....love the motor

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-13-2011, 08:08 PM

That motor is titties love the front drive set-up..

ccracin · 07-30-2011, 03:52 PM

We are back from Columbus and back at it. My daughters have started cheerleading practice, so Dad gets to hit the garage on cheer nights! The fuel cell is now starting to come together. Thanks to help from Carl C and his Vaporworx technology I think we will have a solid fuel system. The tank material is 16ga 304SS. I modeled it in solidworks and had the material sheared and broke. Now I am doing my best to warp the h..l out of it trying to weld it together. Here is where I am so far.

Comments good and bad are always welcome!

VA72C10 · 07-30-2011, 09:59 PM

nice work! Looks good from here!!!

bcutt · 07-31-2011, 09:07 AM

Man I love your build!!

ccracin · 08-25-2011, 10:54 PM

I like how it is coming together. It could be better, but not bad for learning to TIG as I go. Should be plenty strong and not leak. A little grinding and sanding and it will be good. Enjoy!

Whatcha think?

eagleuh1 · 08-25-2011, 11:24 PM

Serious fab skills. Looks real good. Your going to use a 2010 Camaro fuel pump assembly? Jim

02-11-2011, 02:29 PM	#101
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: A New 68 Build Thread WOW! I sure wish you were closer to Philly than Pittsburgh, I'd love to see your truck in person!! Keep up the good work!!

02-11-2011, 09:45 PM	#102
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Thanks very much for the compliments. I took a minute and plotted the numbers. Not Bad. IMHO __________________ 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; 02-21-2011 at 01:36 PM.

02-18-2011, 01:17 PM	#103
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Look what arrived today! Great way to finish a tough week! __________________ 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)

02-18-2011, 03:01 PM	#104
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: A New 68 Build Thread WOW, WOW again __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-18-2011, 03:10 PM	#105
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Very nice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-22-2011, 11:06 PM	#106
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: A New 68 Build Thread A little more work on the Bear Claw latches. Getting the pins put in the doors. A lot of work for something simple! Enjoy. A bit more touch up welding and grinding and we'll be good to go! Thanks for looking! __________________ 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)

02-22-2011, 11:07 PM	#107
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Looks good. And will be a great latch! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-18-2011, 11:46 PM	#108
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Another Project Done, Almost! We have been working on getting seats mounted so that we can get to work mounting the brake pedal, steering column, and a/c unit. Since this is a truck and there is very, very limited space to put things, we decided to try and maximize the room we do have. We decided that under the seats was some space that could be used for things like the EZ EFI and EZ TCU computers as well as maybe the audio amplifier. There are so many electronic items we need all the space we can get. However, I was not about to have to take the seats in and out to get to this stuff. The Corbeau seats we are using have an adjustable back so here is what we came up with. I think it's going to work out just fine. I just need to add some braces as there is a very slight amount of lateral movement in the front of the seat where the bear claws latch. I will also add a spring cylinder to hold the seat up and a linkage to trip both latches at once. Pay no attention to that weld seam in the floor above. We didn't do that and it will get fixed! Here's the real payoff! This may not seem like much, but this is the first time he has been able to do this since the truck got torn down. All comments are welcome as always! __________________ 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; 03-19-2011 at 12:01 AM.

03-18-2011, 11:51 PM	#109
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: A New 68 Build Thread very nice!!!! I love that idea and the bear claw latches are an excellent choice. The seats sit perfect under the window too! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-19-2011, 08:23 AM	#111
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: A New 68 Build Thread just found your build. very nice work, keep it going! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

03-19-2011, 09:16 AM	#112
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: A New 68 Build Thread very COOL progress __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-21-2011, 01:59 PM	#113
mac72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: port charlotte,florida Posts: 384	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Man those seats are cool.Do you have a part no. on them?

03-22-2011, 03:09 AM	#114
BlackZ28 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 47	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Sweet build, cant wait to see more!

03-26-2011, 08:43 PM	#116
DALTON 69 C-10 Short Fleet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Roanoke Va & North Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 50	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Subscribed! __________________ Tony Dalton

04-09-2011, 09:30 PM	#118
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	A New Milestone! Probably the first of many times, but the new motivation was set between the frame rails today. What a sense of satisfaction! We had to build a bracket to lift with. With the tranny and acc. drive installed, the regular load leveler would not work. Check it! The lift bracket. Now that we have it in the chassis, we will be measuring for the drive shaft and the new firewall. We have also decided to change the motor mounts on the chassis. We have a few ideas as to hiding things in the engine bay. This will require changing the mounts. Stay tuned, more to come on that. Now time to relax. 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)



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04-11-2011, 09:54 AM	#119
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: A New 68 Build Thread that is SICK....love the motor __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-13-2011, 08:08 PM	#120
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: A New 68 Build Thread That motor is titties love the front drive set-up.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-30-2011, 03:52 PM	#121
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Finally More Progress We are back from Columbus and back at it. My daughters have started cheerleading practice, so Dad gets to hit the garage on cheer nights! The fuel cell is now starting to come together. Thanks to help from Carl C and his Vaporworx technology I think we will have a solid fuel system. The tank material is 16ga 304SS. I modeled it in solidworks and had the material sheared and broke. Now I am doing my best to warp the h..l out of it trying to weld it together. Here is where I am so far. Comments good and bad are always welcome! __________________ 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)

07-30-2011, 09:59 PM	#122
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: A New 68 Build Thread nice work! Looks good from here!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-31-2011, 09:07 AM	#123
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Man I love your build!! __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

08-25-2011, 10:54 PM	#124
ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	A bit more progress on the cell. I like how it is coming together. It could be better, but not bad for learning to TIG as I go. Should be plenty strong and not leak. A little grinding and sanding and it will be good. Enjoy! Whatcha think? __________________ 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)

08-25-2011, 11:24 PM	#125
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: A New 68 Build Thread Serious fab skills. Looks real good. Your going to use a 2010 Camaro fuel pump assembly? Jim

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