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mcbassin · 04-21-2011, 12:38 AM

Got a roller now...kinda. Still need to buy rear drums and shocks.
Finished the rear setup after painting the bar and mount.
finished the suspension (except shocks)

Installed the painted parts

Back on the ground2

72BlckButy · 04-06-2011, 06:42 AM

Nice progress!

mcbassin · 04-19-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Trans looks about right to me, my 30K engine/trans was just about that bad.........yet my 00 Silverado was perfectly clean with 130K and I only sprayed it off twice.

Hope your right. I really need that thing to work out without a rebuild.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress!

Thanks Nate!

mcbassin · 04-20-2011, 09:24 AM

Time for another small update. I have just about finished the rear suspension modifications. Got the brakes installed, got the front sway bar installed.

I picked up an adjustable panhard bar from Tom (T Korinek) HERE. Then I lengthened it 12.5".......which turned out to be around 4" too long after my mock up at ride height (measure once cut twice).

I used some pics from Keith (lolife99) of his pandhard relocation mount to design my own. I have it painted and ready for final install. Next step is new shocks for the rear and brake lines, then gas tank and lines. Can't wait to get to the LS install after that. It will be downhill from there. Here are the pics:
Bar sectioned

Made a 12.5" lenthener (4" too long shoud be 8.5")

Bar Welded the second time

Mock up to decide where to weld the mounting tabs

Pieces for the mount (decided not to use the gusset, upper middle)

assembled before welding

Welded

Fit on the chassis

mcbassin · 04-20-2011, 09:25 AM

More pictures:

Planning for sway bar mounting (had to remove rivet on the cross member)

Sway bar installed, not a big fan of the blue bushings, that's what Rock Auto sent me.

dougminton · 04-20-2011, 09:52 AM

Nice work on the panhard mount.

bjcaldwe · 04-20-2011, 11:49 AM

Looks good Mike.

**67cheby** · 04-20-2011, 12:28 PM

very clean...nicely done

JohnC · 04-20-2011, 02:45 PM

Nice!
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mcbassin · 04-20-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dougminton

Nice work on the panhard mount.

Thanks Doug!

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Nice progress Mike. Wish I was making some but it won't quit snowing.

Thanks, Snow? wow it's been consistantly over 60 here.

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Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

Looks good Mike.

Thanks Billy

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

very clean...nicely done

Thanks Cheby!

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Nice!
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Thanks John!

More to come soon......hopefully.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-20-2011, 05:04 PM

Very nice fab and welding work on that pan hard bar! Keep up the great work!

**screaminchevypickup** · 04-20-2011, 06:56 PM

looks good im ready to see this one in person

mcbassin · 04-20-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice fab and welding work on that pan hard bar! Keep up the great work!

Thanks Ryan!

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

looks good im ready to see this one in person

Thanks Kyle!
It's not much to look at right now compared to yours but, sure when your in my neighborhood stop by. I have a pretty good salvage out back if you need some parts too.

chevy88 · 04-21-2011, 02:07 PM

Nice roller, I don't care what they say about you, you do have other talents than just fishing. LOL.

scotts62 · 04-21-2011, 07:52 PM

Wow looking good Mike!

mcbassin · 04-22-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gopokes

Looking good! I like the panahard bar.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Nice roller, I don't care what they say about you, you do have other talents than just fishing. LOL.

Thanks! now if I could just catch some fish this weekend.

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Wow looking good Mike!

Thanks Scott, I need you to keep an eye out for me a posi, unless you have one stashed somewhere you can sell.

scotts62 · 04-22-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Scott, I need you to keep an eye out for me a posi, unless you have one stashed somewhere you can sell.

Will do

I have one but its for a ferd 9" but dont think i have one for a 12 bolt.. ill look and make some calls and see what we cant come up with.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-21-2011, 08:04 PM

Looking great! What's your estimated launch date?

mcbassin · 04-22-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Looking great! What's your estimated launch date?

Hmmm? That's a good question. I went over my punch list today. It really depends on extra cash more than anything right now. Hope to be cruising by this time next year. We'll see.

**screaminchevypickup** · 04-22-2011, 12:39 AM

Looks like it's almost ready for some sheet metal
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Bennett68C10 · 06-25-2011, 11:24 PM

Frame looks really nice, I really like your homemade panhard bar. Nice job keep up the good work.
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mcbassin · 06-26-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Will do

I have one but its for a ferd 9" but dont think i have one for a 12 bolt.. ill look and make some calls and see what we cant come up with.

Thanks Scott. Let me know if you find one.

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Frame looks really nice, I really like your homemade panhard bar. Nice job keep up the good work.
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Thanks, I am working on this a little every chance I get just not much to update with pics yet.

68 TT · 07-24-2011, 05:58 PM

So what is next now that it is a roller?

mcbassin · 07-24-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

So what is next now that it is a roller?

Well I'm still working on the chassis. I got the tranny xmember blasted, primered and painted (forgot pics). Next plan is to get a new gas tank not sure which one? Leaning towards a blazer tank. I wanted to make my own but kinda doubt that's going to happen now.

I finally saved up enough to buy some brake lines. I ordered a stainless kit from Inline Tube. They were highly recommended from several members. The quality is very good but the fit has been less than perfect. I'm still fighting with them. Part of the problem, my frame is from a 67 and the lines are for a 72. Here are the update pics.

I started installing the brake lines and figured out the 67 lines run behind the cross member and 72 runs in front. So I got some line mounts from a fellow board member Kyle (screaminchevypickup) Thanks again!

I welded the holes up from the rivets

Cut off the old tabs

Installed the new mounts

Still need to drill a hole in the rear crossmember and fab a mount:

Here is a picture of where I'm having issues with the lines:

68 TT · 07-24-2011, 11:39 PM

Looking really nice Mike, great work.

04-21-2011, 12:38 AM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Got a roller now...kinda. Still need to buy rear drums and shocks. Finished the rear setup after painting the bar and mount. finished the suspension (except shocks) Installed the painted parts Back on the ground2 __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 04-21-2011 at 10:25 AM.

04-06-2011, 06:42 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-20-2011, 09:24 AM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Time for another small update. I have just about finished the rear suspension modifications. Got the brakes installed, got the front sway bar installed. I picked up an adjustable panhard bar from Tom (T Korinek) HERE. Then I lengthened it 12.5".......which turned out to be around 4" too long after my mock up at ride height (measure once cut twice). I used some pics from Keith (lolife99) of his pandhard relocation mount to design my own. I have it painted and ready for final install. Next step is new shocks for the rear and brake lines, then gas tank and lines. Can't wait to get to the LS install after that. It will be downhill from there. Here are the pics: Bar sectioned Made a 12.5" lenthener (4" too long shoud be 8.5") Bar Welded the second time Mock up to decide where to weld the mounting tabs Pieces for the mount (decided not to use the gusset, upper middle) assembled before welding Welded Fit on the chassis __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-20-2011, 09:25 AM	#5
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide More pictures: Planning for sway bar mounting (had to remove rivet on the cross member) Sway bar installed, not a big fan of the blue bushings, that's what Rock Auto sent me. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 04-20-2011 at 09:30 AM.

04-20-2011, 09:52 AM	#6
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice work on the panhard mount. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

04-20-2011, 11:49 AM	#7
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks good Mike. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

04-20-2011, 12:28 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1969 Short Wide very clean...nicely done __________________ 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

04-20-2011, 02:45 PM	#9
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice! Posted via Mobile Device

04-20-2011, 05:04 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1969 Short Wide Very nice fab and welding work on that pan hard bar! Keep up the great work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-20-2011, 06:56 PM	#12
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide looks good im ready to see this one in person

04-21-2011, 02:07 PM	#14
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1969 Short Wide Nice roller, I don't care what they say about you, you do have other talents than just fishing. LOL. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

04-21-2011, 07:52 PM	#15
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1969 Short Wide Wow looking good Mike! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking great! What's your estimated launch date? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-22-2011, 12:39 AM	#20
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looks like it's almost ready for some sheet metal Posted via Mobile Device

06-25-2011, 11:24 PM	#21
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 Short Wide Frame looks really nice, I really like your homemade panhard bar. Nice job keep up the good work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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07-24-2011, 05:58 PM	#23
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68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 1969 Short Wide Looking really nice Mike, great work. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

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