Project Beatrix

[69short]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

This is the best way to show it. Nate had it on his site and it should clear up any confusion. Its all about the working angles of the shafts in the real world with a dropmember. I will add more detail once my shaft is done to hopefully clear it up even more.

This picture helps a ton. Thank you!

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by 69short

This picture helps a ton. Thank you!

No problem at all. Hopefully I will see my new motor mounts from Nate soon and have my driveline set up shortly after. If you have any additional questions feel free to ask.

[Bennett68C10]

Looking good Brandon. So did you need to modify anything else on the inner fenders besides just using ratchet straps to hold them into place?

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looking good Brandon. So did you need to modify anything else on the inner fenders besides just using ratchet straps to hold them into place?

I had to cut out a large section at the top of the fender to get them in place. As for the wheel wells, I just used a ratchet strap to line up the fender holes. I also noticed that you will have to trim the hood on the inside at the fender to allow it to close.

I have two issues. First is the stress on the wheel wells and the possibility of them cracking after some road time, and the second is cutting up the edge of my 67 hood.

After posting on Kyles build thread and confirming these 2 issues, they may be going back to Curt. We will see how this plays out i guess.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

I had to cut out a large section at the top of the fender to get them in place. As for the wheel wells, I just used a ratchet strap to line up the fender holes. I also noticed that you will have to trim the hood on the inside at the fender to allow it to close.

I have two issues. First is the stress on the wheel wells and the possibility of them cracking after some road time, and the second is cutting up the edge of my 67 hood.

After posting on Kyles build thread and confirming these 2 issues, they may be going back to Curt. We will see how this plays out i guess.

Glad I didn't already buy them! Looks like I may be going with Slosh Tubz again!

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Glad I didn't already buy them! Looks like I may be going with Slosh Tubz again!

Don't rush into them. I am looking into having these done in either plastic or stamped in steel. I will have more details in a week or so.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Don't rush into them. I am looking into having these done in either plastic or stamped in steel. I will have more details in a week or so.

No problem, I don't need them anytime soon so I wouldn't be ordering for a while anyway!

[boostedc10]

Finally got some more done on the truck. Had a 3" 2 piece shaft made that turned out really nice. Also got some of the firewall shaved and started working on getting the outer rockers installed.

[boostedc10]

Also got the new motor mounts from Nate and they dropped the engine down about an inch and a half. so i am hoping my intake will clear the stock hood now!

[mcbassin]

Drive line looks incredible Brandon! It's a shame to cover all that hard work up....

You don't have a picture like that for a one piece drive shaft do you? I feel like my pinion angle may be off a little in my truck.

Very nice work on the cab too.
Keep it up bro

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Drive line looks incredible Brandon! It's a shame to cover all that hard work up....

You don't have a picture like that for a one piece drive shaft do you? I feel like my pinion angle may be off a little in my truck.

Very nice work on the cab too.
Keep it up bro

Thanks Mike and I agree with the covering up part!

As for a 1 piece shaft, they are way simpler. The angles should be equal and opposite. Example: 2 down at the trans, 2 up at the pinion. A degree of angle at minimum in a 1 piece and try to not exceed 3 degrees. Just text me if you need more info.

[Bennett68C10]

Nice looking Driveshaft Brandon! I'll be looking to get one made soon myself!

[Dieselwrencher]

That is a really nice drive shaft. The heater delete work looks great too.

[jlsanborn]

Super nice!! Keep the updates coming

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Super nice!! Keep the updates coming

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is a really nice drive shaft. The heater delete work looks great too.

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice looking Driveshaft Brandon! I'll be looking to get one made soon myself!

Thanks guys. Working on getting the metal work finished up on the cab hopefully in the next few weeks. Then I can move on to getting the motor up and running.

Still working on smoothing these filler panels out and patching the holes in the firewall that are not needed.

[MMcMasters]

Smoothing theses firewalls is a pile of work but it's definitely worth the effort. Yours is looking great!

[tlmoore2501]

Ready to see the cab on ! I still have my fingers crossed for the 80e clearance SO it's hard for me to do any work of my own lol.

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by tlmoore2501

Ready to see the cab on ! I still have my fingers crossed for the 80e clearance SO it's hard for me to do any work of my own lol.

So I put the cab back on this weekend to test fit it for transmission clearance and also wanted to see where these Hills Super Slammed wells would sit.

The transmission actually fits to my amazement. I thought for sure I would have to clearance the opening at the rear quite a bit for the tailshaft but I will only make a little room for piece of mind.






As for the wheel wells, the driver side actually fit pretty good. I still had to put a little force on them with straps but nowhere near as much as the passenger side. Now I have to figure out how to make these twins fit!!!!



Slowly but surely it is starting to look like a truck again. Plan this week is to continue with the metal work and make a bracket for my air tank and compressors.

[mcbassin]

Looks great Brandon!

[Bennett68C10]

Looking good Brandon, glad to see that 4L80 fit without anymore modification!

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks great Brandon!

Thanks Mike

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looking good Brandon, glad to see that 4L80 fit without anymore modification!

Same here Keith, I was a little nervous when I started setting the cab down but it actually fits like it was meant to be there!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

So I put the cab back on this weekend to test fit it for transmission clearance and also wanted to see where these Hills Super Slammed wells would sit.

The transmission actually fits to my amazement. I thought for sure I would have to clearance the opening at the rear quite a bit for the tailshaft but I will only make a little room for piece of mind.



As for the wheel wells, the driver side actually fit pretty good. I still had to put a little force on them with straps but nowhere near as much as the passenger side. Now I have to figure out how to make these twins fit!!!!
Slowly but surely it is starting to look like a truck again. Plan this week is to continue with the metal work and make a bracket for my air tank and compressors.

Brandon - I would highly recommend you test fit your transmission lines while you have it at this stage. I used AN fittings on both lines and they were hitting the floor. I ended up having to trim/massage the floor to gain the room need to install the lines correctly. I would also weld the retaining nuts for the high hump to the cab floor. It will make installation and removal sooooooooo much easier. Keep up the good work!

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Brandon - I would highly recommend you test fit your transmission lines while you have it at this stage. I used AN fittings on both lines and they were hitting the floor. I ended up having to trim/massage the floor to gain the room need to install the lines correctly. I would also weld the retaining nuts for the high hump to the cab floor. It will make installation and removal sooooooooo much easier. Keep up the good work!

Rob thanks for the heads up. I will take a look at it this evening and see what kind of room I have for the lines. Great minds think alike in regards to welding the nuts to the floor, I planned on doing this already!

[boostedc10]

Here are a few more pictures of the truck currently. Working on raising the bed floor, working on the body and building manifolds for the turbos.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Here are a few more pictures of the truck currently. Working on raising the bed floor, working on the body and building manifolds for the turbos.