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shadow1967 05-31-2012 09:07 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Are your round a/c vents vintage air? Also, do they open and close?
Thanks for your help and info as far as the dash install,
Mike and Dad

ChuckDriver 05-31-2012 09:09 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shadow1967 (Post 5410694)
Are your round a/c vents vintage air? Also, do they open and close?
Thanks for your help and info as far as the dash install,
Mike and Dad
They are from VA, and no they do not open or close, just swivel.

Chevette 11-09-2012 11:36 AM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Just finished reviewing your build. Very nice indeed. Your attention to detail is excellent. So many details that look great, but the rear tubs will have me checking eBay. Wow!

ChuckDriver 11-10-2012 10:34 AM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevette (Post 5693472)
Just finished reviewing your build. Very nice indeed. Your attention to detail is excellent. So many details that look great, but the rear tubs will have me checking eBay. Wow!
Thanks Chevette, I appreciate that!

Dan in Pasadena 11-10-2012 04:29 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hammerdog57 (Post 5345981)
I just reread your build thread and had some questions. Do you have any more pics of your battery box? Looks stationary. How easy is it to access battery? And last how well does trans cooler work?
Hi JJ, Long time no talk!

I was just admiring your truck again and the questions about your battery relocation & photos got me wondering about how you routed your battery cables?

I plan to relaocate mine too and I've wondered where to get long cables? Should I plan to make them myself and if so, what/where do I get the heavy cable and good heavy clamps? How to SAFELY routed/ tie down the cables along the way? ANy advice and photos would be a real help.

Man, I just flat LOVE your truck. The stance is EXACTLY what I'd like to have on mine.

danheit 11-10-2012 06:57 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Dan, sorry to step in where it may not be warranted, but in the off roading world, we get our heavy duty battery cables from welding shops. Welding cable 1/0 is great for battery cables, and carries all the current you will ever need. The welding shop can most likely crimp your ends on with a bench top crimper. Just make sure they use weather tight connections and use the heat shrink for the ends that has glue in it. Hope that helps!

Dan in Pasadena 11-10-2012 07:08 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
It helps a lot, thank you very much. Are you saying any sort of shop that does welding, or are you talking about a welding SUPPLY place?

I still would like to see photos of how JJ (or others) routed their cables so they have the shortest run possible (does a foot either way much of a difference?) and the least chance possible of shorting and causing a fire?

butchp 12-10-2012 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by robozride (Post 5255964)
anyone looking to do the same set up....I have a set of these tubs from a 1965 truck same color and all, pm me
Do you still have them and how much I am in Tennessee/

ChuckDriver 12-10-2012 10:02 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 5695653)
It helps a lot, thank you very much. Are you saying any sort of shop that does welding, or are you talking about a welding SUPPLY place?

I still would like to see photos of how JJ (or others) routed their cables so they have the shortest run possible (does a foot either way much of a difference?) and the least chance possible of shorting and causing a fire?
Dan I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I'll have an updated picture of the routing soon!

ChuckDriver 12-10-2012 10:03 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
ButchP, I'm pretty sure the 65 tubs are NOT the same as the 67-72 Suburban tubs that I used!!

butchp 12-10-2012 10:08 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Thanks was the tank you used a ut-n-3 from tanks.

ChuckDriver 12-10-2012 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by butchp (Post 5751438)
Thanks was the tank you used a ut-n-3 from tanks.
It looks more like the U4 model, but th UT-N-2H also looks like it would work as well.

Couldn't find the -3 on their site.

JJ

butchp 12-10-2012 10:28 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 5751465)
It looks more like the U4 model, but th UT-N-2H also looks like it would work as well.

Couldn't find the -3 on their site.

JJ
I am sorry I ment -2
UT-N-2

L_Brown 09-24-2013 08:18 AM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
I want to move my springs under the frame, any info you could provide would be killer.



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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 3219227)
Here are a few pic's of the rear suspension. I want to run a wider tire and rim than stock and keep them tucked under the fenders. I saw an article in Classic Trucks a few years ago for a mono-leaf kit that I think fits the bill perfectly. It's been so long ago when I bought it that I don't remember who I bought it from. I do have nearly 10 years worth of magazines that I would have to look through to find the article. Maybe someone here will recognize it!
It was very easy to install and came with everything needed to put it in.

The rear is from a 69 chevy car and it's a 12 bolt. I've since had it shortened by Moser who also added a 373 gear with a Tru-Trac Posi. It also now has Ford big bearing axle ends and faxles.

I also put a big brake kit on it from Master Power brakes. And ran SS brake lines.

Here are the pic's!!

JJ

ChuckDriver 09-25-2013 03:12 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
L Brown,

I dont have anymore info on the kit I used. I guess the manufacture must have gone out of business soon after selling it. I've never seen another one like it.

As far as putting your springs under the frame I have seen it done by using the hangers and shackles from the front end used on the rear under the frame mounted in reverse. What I mean is that the rear mount for the front spring is used as the forward mount on the rear spring.

I'm sure there has to be another kit out there that would do the same thing, or maybe adapt a setup from a late model truck, maybe an S-10?

Did a little research and found this!! Look at Kit #16117

http://www.fatfenderedstreetrodshop....alog/17/17.htm

Hope this helps!

L_Brown 09-25-2013 06:47 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Thanks, it was a big help. I called them and he was installing that kit on a truck. They have a complete kit with springs, shocks, mounts as well. He said they made it to fit wider tires.
Kit is $589.95 # 16014


Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 6285465)
L Brown,

I dont have anymore info on the kit I used. I guess the manufacture must have gone out of business soon after selling it. I've never seen another one like it.

As far as putting your springs under the frame I have seen it done by using the hangers and shackles from the front end used on the rear under the frame mounted in reverse. What I mean is that the rear mount for the front spring is used as the forward mount on the rear spring.

I'm sure there has to be another kit out there that would do the same thing, or maybe adapt a setup from a late model truck, maybe an S-10?

Did a little research and found this!! Look at Kit #16117

http://www.fatfenderedstreetrodshop....alog/17/17.htm

Hope this helps!

ChuckDriver 10-21-2013 10:21 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
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Well I haven't done much to my 57 lately so I decided it was time for a little upgrade! Will have more pics as I do the install, a first for me so wish me luck!
Going to the GoodGuys show at Lowes Motor Speedway this weekend, hope to get some ideas and a few items!!

oldman3 10-21-2013 11:22 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Looking forward to the install...Jim

L_Brown 10-21-2013 11:24 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
What size are you front wheels and tires?

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 3737013)
Jamie, I didn't C-notch the frame. The rear end housing is 3in below the frame rail. It comes very close to bottoming out if you bounce up and down on the bumper.

My rear wheels are 16x10 with 4in back spacing The BFG's are 285/60R16. If I had the 15x10 I would go with a 295/50 for more width. Just for your info my rear end measure's 57 1/4in flange to flange.

hotrod1 10-21-2013 11:58 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 6326777)
Well I haven't done much to my 57 lately so I decided it was time for a little upgrade! Will have more pics as I do the install, a first for me so wish me luck!
Going to the GoodGuys show at Lowes Motor Speedway this weekend, hope to get some ideas and a few items!!
What unit is that? Looks like the compact.

Kim57 10-22-2013 12:54 AM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Be sure and post lots of pics as I will have to do this on mine.
Kim

ChuckDriver 10-23-2013 09:49 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by L_Brown (Post 6326880)
What size are you front wheels and tires?
Fronts are 15x8 with 4in backspacing, tires are 235/60's!

ChuckDriver 10-23-2013 09:55 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hotrod1 (Post 6326918)
What unit is that? Looks like the compact.
It's the Universal Gen IV Magnum. Went with the Universal instead of the Surefit model because of my Impala dash!

Went with 3 outlets on the end as I only have 3 vents in the dash.

ChuckDriver 10-23-2013 09:57 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 6326877)
Looking forward to the install...Jim
Me too!

ChuckDriver 10-23-2013 09:58 PM
Re: My long term 57 project
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 6326980)
Be sure and post lots of pics as I will have to do this on mine.
Kim
I'll do my best!


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