Project (WRAITH) - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shacrm · 10-01-2013, 12:47 AM

I guess I just need to get the bed on and see. I guess I could always get the inboard PB bridge with the bags on the inside! I just want the stance right don't want the wheel too far in the wheel well.
Posted via Mobile Device

kvann72 · 10-01-2013, 09:54 AM

Wheel spacers would be fine they use em off road so I figure where your gunna be driving it it would be safe!
Posted via Mobile Device

shacrm · 10-02-2013, 12:19 AM

I also noticed that when I bolted everything up one notch was off little less than a 1/4 inch, is it going to be a big deal? I'm freaking out cuz I'm anal about my truck!
Posted via Mobile Device

PBFAB.COM · 10-02-2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shacrm

I also noticed that when I bolted everything up one notch was off little less than a 1/4 inch, is it going to be a big deal? I'm freaking out cuz I'm anal about my truck!
Posted via Mobile Device

Where is the discrepancy? Typically less than 1/4" is no big deal. Just curious where it is "off" at.

Nate

shacrm · 10-02-2013, 06:58 PM

The right notch is back further than the left one.
Posted via Mobile Device

PBFAB.COM · 10-02-2013, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shacrm

The right notch is back further than the left one.
Posted via Mobile Device

We all like things to be "perfect"... me included. BUT... I wouldn't be overly concerned with 3/16 of an inch on your notch placement. You will never notice or feel any effects due to this discrepancy.

Nate

shacrm · 10-02-2013, 08:27 PM

Thanks Nate I'm stoked with your products all my buddies are amazed at your craftsmanship! I will be getting the front dropmember soon. Here is a pic of the notches, you can see the right notch is a tad further back.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

shacrm · 10-23-2013, 12:53 AM

Nate,

Do you think the notch placement looks ok? We measured 26.5 from the middle of the second mount to the middle of the notch. Sorry for bugging you I just want this to be right, I'm freaking out cuz it's already bolted up. I have a pic in this thread so you can see.

PBFAB.COM · 10-23-2013, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shacrm

Nate,

Do you think the notch placement looks ok? We measured 26.5 from the middle of the second mount to the middle of the notch. Sorry for bugging you I just want this to be right, I'm freaking out cuz it's already bolted up. I have a pic in this thread so you can see.

It doesn't look to be off in the pics. To put your mind at rest you can use a square or plumb bob to confirm the measurement for the notch centerline. As you stated its 26.5" back from the center of the second (the flat one riveted to the top of the frame) bed mount brackets mounting hole. That's the center of the hole where the bolt from the bed drops through (good pics in the instructions). If you come up with the correct measurement you can sleep again. Don't worry if you are 1/4" off or so. It will still be fine.

Nate

**68bowtie** · 10-23-2013, 01:18 AM

following along, looks like a great build...

shacrm · 10-23-2013, 10:33 AM

Nate,

Thanks man we used a plumb bob and squared everything up and we measured 26.5 so should be good. Was wondering with the suspension fully compressed where should the rear end touch up in the notch in the very middle or little forward in the notch?

shacrm · 10-23-2013, 10:35 AM

Thanks 68BOWTIE! Waiting for some funds and the front end will be ordered I'm trying to get my bed mocked up soon so I can get this rear end right!

PBFAB.COM · 10-23-2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shacrm

Nate,

Thanks man we used a plumb bob and squared everything up and we measured 26.5 so should be good. Was wondering with the suspension fully compressed where should the rear end touch up in the notch in the very middle or little forward in the notch?

We set it up so the notch center line measurement puts the notch in the center of the bed's wheel well opening. We also designed the suspension so that the axle lands in the center of the notch when fully deflated... centering it in the wheel well. This puts it slightly rearward at ride height.... but we figured it best to center it when you are aired out and everybody is checking out the truck!

Nate

shacrm · 12-24-2013, 01:31 PM

Nothing really new going on, waiting to get front dropmember kit. Got a new Chevy 12 bolt rear end since I had the last one cut too short, but I sold the old rear end for a good profit so not out any money. Lesson learned measure twice cut once! Lol

Shane

wickedred · 12-24-2013, 02:42 PM

Awesome Build Bro. Make me wanna unload my 2000 Camaro SS and buy another Truck.

shacrm · 12-24-2013, 05:23 PM

Thanks man!

mcbassin · 12-25-2013, 12:52 PM

chassis looks great, love the wheels too.

Bennett68C10 · 12-26-2013, 09:13 AM

Love the chassis and the wheels, you thought outside the box on those and I think they look really good on there. Your making me want 22's in the rear. Can't wait to see more updates.

shacrm · 12-26-2013, 10:26 PM

Dude 22's all the way! The 20/22 combo looks ok but 22's all the way around look best to me!

shacrm · 12-26-2013, 10:49 PM

This is what the front wheels will look like, they have a smaller lip than the rear. Probably run a 265/35/22.

aggie91 · 02-06-2014, 05:36 PM

Great build so far, anything new?

shacrm · 02-06-2014, 05:47 PM

Yah I need to post some pics, I got my front wheels and the cab is getting body work done! Need to get my front dropmember ordered! Also would I sold my regular Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember and I will be getting the one with the frame stiffners built in!

shacrm · 02-07-2014, 12:28 AM

I know it's the cart before the horse but I got my front wheels Fuel Hostages 9.5x22 going with a 265/35/22 for a tire just deciding on Toyo Proxes STll's or Nitto 420S's. Just got to get that front dropmember ordered asap!

Bennett68C10 · 02-07-2014, 09:15 AM

Nice, I would go with Toyos to match your rears unless your planning on changing the rears to Nitto.

aggie91 · 02-07-2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice, I would go with Toyos to match your rears unless your planning on changing the rears to Nitto.

x2

We have the Toyos on my son's truck. really like them.

10-01-2013, 12:47 AM	#26
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) I guess I just need to get the bed on and see. I guess I could always get the inboard PB bridge with the bags on the inside! I just want the stance right don't want the wheel too far in the wheel well. Posted via Mobile Device

10-01-2013, 09:54 AM	#27
kvann72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: independence mo Posts: 52	Re: Project (WRAITH) Wheel spacers would be fine they use em off road so I figure where your gunna be driving it it would be safe! Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2013, 12:19 AM	#28
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) I also noticed that when I bolted everything up one notch was off little less than a 1/4 inch, is it going to be a big deal? I'm freaking out cuz I'm anal about my truck! Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2013, 06:58 PM	#30
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) The right notch is back further than the left one. Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2013, 08:27 PM	#32
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Thanks Nate I'm stoked with your products all my buddies are amazed at your craftsmanship! I will be getting the front dropmember soon. Here is a pic of the notches, you can see the right notch is a tad further back. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-23-2013, 12:53 AM	#33
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Nate, Do you think the notch placement looks ok? We measured 26.5 from the middle of the second mount to the middle of the notch. Sorry for bugging you I just want this to be right, I'm freaking out cuz it's already bolted up. I have a pic in this thread so you can see.

10-23-2013, 01:18 AM	#35
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,366	Re: Project (WRAITH) following along, looks like a great build... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-23-2013, 10:33 AM	#36
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Nate, Thanks man we used a plumb bob and squared everything up and we measured 26.5 so should be good. Was wondering with the suspension fully compressed where should the rear end touch up in the notch in the very middle or little forward in the notch?

10-23-2013, 10:35 AM	#37
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Thanks 68BOWTIE! Waiting for some funds and the front end will be ordered I'm trying to get my bed mocked up soon so I can get this rear end right!

12-24-2013, 01:31 PM	#39
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Nothing really new going on, waiting to get front dropmember kit. Got a new Chevy 12 bolt rear end since I had the last one cut too short, but I sold the old rear end for a good profit so not out any money. Lesson learned measure twice cut once! Lol Shane Attached Images

12-24-2013, 02:42 PM	#40
wickedred Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bowling Green kY Posts: 54	Re: Project (WRAITH) Awesome Build Bro. Make me wanna unload my 2000 Camaro SS and buy another Truck. __________________ 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4. Because my daily driver needs to be a project too... 1971 C10. Auto Cross/Pro Touring Build. Project : I am gonna go broke with this one. 1970 Chevy LWB 4x4. 355, 4spd, Dana 44 front, Dana 60 rear, 35x12.50 tires... STOLEN I will put a Turbo on anything with an engine if the $$$ is right. *Once upon a time....*

12-24-2013, 05:23 PM	#41
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Thanks man!

12-25-2013, 12:52 PM	#42
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project (WRAITH) chassis looks great, love the wheels too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-26-2013, 09:13 AM	#43
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project (WRAITH) Love the chassis and the wheels, you thought outside the box on those and I think they look really good on there. Your making me want 22's in the rear. Can't wait to see more updates. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-26-2013, 10:26 PM	#44
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Dude 22's all the way! The 20/22 combo looks ok but 22's all the way around look best to me!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

12-26-2013, 10:49 PM	#45
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) This is what the front wheels will look like, they have a smaller lip than the rear. Probably run a 265/35/22. Attached Images Last edited by shacrm; 12-27-2013 at 01:23 AM.

02-06-2014, 05:36 PM	#46
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project (WRAITH) Great build so far, anything new? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-06-2014, 05:47 PM	#47
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) Yah I need to post some pics, I got my front wheels and the cab is getting body work done! Need to get my front dropmember ordered! Also would I sold my regular Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember and I will be getting the one with the frame stiffners built in!

02-07-2014, 12:28 AM	#48
shacrm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Creswell Posts: 70	Re: Project (WRAITH) I know it's the cart before the horse but I got my front wheels Fuel Hostages 9.5x22 going with a 265/35/22 for a tire just deciding on Toyo Proxes STll's or Nitto 420S's. Just got to get that front dropmember ordered asap! Attached Images

02-07-2014, 09:15 AM	#49
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project (WRAITH) Nice, I would go with Toyos to match your rears unless your planning on changing the rears to Nitto. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.