Project: 65 C-10

[Slmd92DIME]

It is setting on a header panel if that is what you are seeing?? Other than that I dont see what you mean

[joe231]

OH! now I see, thought it was something different. Thanks

[Slmd92DIME]

Watts link finished

[L0WRIDE]

nice work

[joe231]

Cool! did you fab it? or was it a kit? Looks very sweet, good work either way!
if you did fab it, do you have dimensions and a parts list?

[nhtc33d]

Looking great!! now you can come and build me one!!!(just kidding....But if you really wanted to. : ) Looks like your on the home stretch on your frame, whats next?

[Slmd92DIME]

I bought the Speed Way Motors kit.. BUT only ended up using the bars, tabs, and heim joints.. so it really wasnt worth the 70 bucks. I made the center pivot piece with flat strap and a suicide doors bushing bung cut in 1/2. The bars ended up being cut down and re tapped. I also built the bracket coming off of the axle. I have less than $100 in it. I have heard that you need to have a bushing where the centerpiece rotates.. Ha I could build some for a fee...

Suicide Doors bung and bushing-10.00
Box tubing off of axle- free
Flat strap for center piece-12.99
Speed Way Kit-69.99?
Grade 8 bolts and lock nuts- 12.63

[HotRodYJ]

Is there enough room between the housing and frame work to get the differential out of the housing when it needs to be rebuilt one day?

[jlaird]

looks great! So you do not have a bushing or bearing where the center piece rotates? Do you think it will wear? Is it at least greasable?

[Slmd92DIME]

Yes the center piece has a bushing and a grease fitting. It is one from Suicide Doors that has been cut in half then tapped for a grease fitting.

Yes there is enough room to rebuiild it if it would ever need it. Once you remove the center pivot arm there is a lot of space between the box tubing and the pumpkin.

Thanks for the commentsguys

[nhtc33d]

What was the problem with the kit that you couldn't use the whole thing?

[Slmd92DIME]

There is no bushing for the bolt to ride on and just a lot of different things. I didnt want to put it on top the axle like speed way has theirs. I pretty much bought the kit for the bars and heims. I also used 2 tabs from it...

[steveo10]

nice work. this is another good project i will be watching.

[Slmd92DIME]

laid out pictures





i worked on the trailor fennders ...... we had an old door and he got the middle section out where it rolled and put it on there not quite finished yet he still has to fill in that little hole







should have more updates sometime this month lol

[protrash64]

Looked at your pics a few times; really cool truck so far. Is your hood gonna fit over the fenders? Hope so......keep the gunk to a minimum!!

[nhtc33d]

Looking good!!! Bet if feels good to roll it out of the garage. I can't wait until I am at the point where your at. Keep the great work up and the pictures coming!

[lowrollin70gmc]

I love those inner fenders, really keep a finished, detailed look. Much better than welding on a simple 1/2 round over the tire.

Subscribed for more pictures and info.

[Slmd92DIME]

Originally Posted by protrash64

Looked at your pics a few times; really cool truck so far. Is your hood gonna fit over the fenders? Hope so......keep the gunk to a minimum!!

I did test fit the hood and I had to roll the bottom pinch weld on it.. other than that it should be good to go.. and what do you mean by the gunk? lol

Dont mind the Toyota in the background. It is gettin painted probably Saturday been working on it for awhile too. Its dads gas saver for work.
My dad is in the first pic and I am in the 3rd pic down in the orange hoodie.

Def get some pics up when it starts staying warmer around here.. Thanks for the comments guys they are really appreciated.

[protrash64]

I meant road gunk in the engine bay.......wasnt really clear when I re-read the post.

[bedsled71]

anything new?

[Slmd92DIME]

Yea I actually just got in from working on it. I have been doing some body work. I also am getting a fully rebuilt 327 for $500 thursday. I will have some more pics up here soon. nothing really great. I didnt finish the inner fenders though. I need a automatic tranny if anyone is close to me.

[Slmd92DIME]

I rolled it out the other day next to my s-10.








My little brother did some floor repair also.

[Slmd92DIME]

My bumper, header panel, doors, inside of cab, grille, and some other odds and ends are ready for some primer here soon.

[98L150]

looking good. like the inner fenders

[joe231]

sweet man, looking good!!