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Old 09-29-2017, 07:14 PM   #1
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DIY step notch

Howdy!

Has anyone seen/made plans for a DIY step notch? I wouldn't worry if our frames were straight, but the darn zig-zag makes me a little cautious. This would be for a '64.

I don't want a C-notch as I will, eventually, be towing with my truck.

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Old 09-30-2017, 09:38 PM   #2
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Re: DIY step notch

why a step notch? its bigger than a c notch, you would be fine with jut a c notch
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Old 09-30-2017, 10:53 PM   #3
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Re: DIY step notch

I'm putting bags on my '64 and the c-notch weakens the frame quite a bit.
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Old 10-01-2017, 07:47 PM   #4
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well there are plenty of trucks c notched an bagged.....
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Old 10-02-2017, 09:56 AM   #5
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well there are plenty of trucks c notched an bagged.....
And their frames are weaker vs the full step notch.
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Old 10-02-2017, 05:02 PM   #6
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Re: DIY step notch

I'm also planning on towing with mine so I used 2x4 .120w and added both inner and outer plates that tie to the factory frame.

The last few pages of this thread shows it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589967
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Old 10-04-2017, 05:39 PM   #7
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Dang! Those are some crazy good fabrication skills in that build!

If I was looking correctly, you did not shape your notch to the curve of the frame.
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Old 10-04-2017, 06:27 PM   #8
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Dang! Those are some crazy good fabrication skills in that build!

If I was looking correctly, you did not shape your notch to the curve of the frame.
You are correct. The bend in the frame was in front of and behind the step. I split the difference with the new frame pieces(as far as angle). The full length boxing plate took finesse to follow the contour.
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