Wizit's bagged 60 gmc build

[namloc]

Here's my current 1960 GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653788 .

[TypeSL2]

Couldn't you just use a dye and make new threads as far down as you need, then cut off the length of the bolts you don't need? Would take a little time, but pretty much no money involved, except if you don't have access to a dye that size.

James

[Wizit247]

Originally Posted by TypeSL2

Couldn't you just use a dye and make new threads as far down as you need, then cut off the length of the bolts you don't need? Would take a little time, but pretty much no money involved, except if you don't have access to a dye that size.

James

Thats a great idea is currently one of my options in my head.

I was planning on getting new ubolt anyways so I was hoping there might be some that already meet my needs. If not you can bet I will seeing if I can thread them further.

[Wizit247]

Its been a crazy busy summer and I finally got a few minutes to work on the truck last night.

I picked up some Slam Specialties ss-7 bags for the front.

Got the front wheels and tires on and the upper arms pie cut and rewelded to keep from maxing out the ball joints.



Added some quite gussets on the top of the crossmember for some strength and looks.



Im hoping to pick up my rear tires tonight and I will have all the wheels and tires on.
Ended up with some 285/30r20 on front. they are a little small but my tire sponsor had them laying around so ill give them a try.
The rears im picking up are 295/35r20.



Im hoping to have the frame painted up and the cab back on soon!

[joedoh]

Looks great!

Originally Posted by Wizit247

Ended up with some 285/30r20 on front. they are a little small but my tire sponsor had them laying around so ill give them a try.
The rears im picking up are 295/35r20

not THAT small, I run a 255/30/22 on the front and turning while low is... exciting because of where the hood/fender meet in relation to the tire. you are within 4% of that size. I run a 285/35/22 rear too and its the perfect look, fills out the wheelwells nicely. yours should be about the same, within 6%

[Wizit247]

Originally Posted by joedoh

Looks great!




not THAT small, I run a 255/30/22 on the front and turning while low is... exciting because of where the hood/fender meet in relation to the tire. you are within 4% of that size. I run a 285/35/22 rear too and its the perfect look, fills out the wheelwells nicely. yours should be about the same, within 6%

Thanks for that info. That makes me really happy because I think the fitment on your truck is perfect!

[scotts62]

Sweet! Looking good!

[Bomp]

Great work, Welcome.
Sub'd

[cooperhw]

Very cool. Planning something similar on my 63 whenever I get done with the 68 i'm currently doing.

[Wizit247]

Got some shock mounts done last night. went with a "hidden bolt" design on the upper mounts.
Im not happy with the plate on top that connects them. It will be replaced with a curved plate that mounts only to the outer piece of tube.




Im considering ditching the panhard and building a Watts link. I was looking at the back of the frame and just think it would look really good back there. I really like the uniqueness of the Watts Links and how everyone builds them a little different.

Heres is what i drew up real quick for the center section.

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Originally Posted by Wizit247

Im considering ditching the panhard and building a Watts link.

So much easier to fab using a 9" rear. But it looks like you're up to the challenge either way.

I somehow missed your thread until now. Nice work! You're making good progress.

[Captainfab]

I like the Watts link also, but have yet to fab one up. That would be so nice to be able to draw things up in Solidworks. I'm limited to just 2d CAD.

[CHIZZLER]

New suspension is looking good.

[JPutnam]

dont you want the bag mount to be parrallel to the control arm at ride height? not deflation height? Im sure it doesnt matter that much. but wouldnt it matter less when there is no force on the bag as opposed to at ride height when the weight of the truck is bouncing on the bag?

[Wizit247]

Originally Posted by JPutnam

dont you want the bag mount to be parrallel to the control arm at ride height? not deflation height? Im sure it doesnt matter that much. but wouldnt it matter less when there is no force on the bag as opposed to at ride height when the weight of the truck is bouncing on the bag?

I'm fairly new to all this airbag stuff so bear with me.
The way I understand it is that the bags have a sort of internal bumps stop and that the plates of the bag need to contact each perfectly flat if they are ever bottomed out.
If they contacted each other at an angle it could cause damage to the bag.

[Wizit247]

I finished up the other side of the front suspension last night. it felt really good to be able to air up the front and back!

[JPutnam]

Originally Posted by Wizit247

I'm fairly new to all this airbag stuff so bear with me.
The way I understand it is that the bags have a sort of internal bumps stop and that the plates of the bag need to contact each perfectly flat if they are ever bottomed out.
If they contacted each other at an angle it could cause damage to the bag.

Im entirely new at this airbag stuff. lol I never heard of that. but that doesnt mean its not true. kinda makes sense.

[Wizit247]

Originally Posted by JPutnam

Im entirely new at this airbag stuff. lol I never heard of that. but that doesnt mean its not true. kinda makes sense.

So I talked to someone at Slam Specialties and they verified that my thinking was correct. The bag plates need to come together parallel to each other to avoid any damage.

I know i originally read about correct bag setup on this site somewhere. just not sure what thread.

[Wizit247]

Not too much progress to report on. Im trying to gather parts for the watts link.

Added a crossmember and built some filler panels for it.



The sandblast guy at work let me know they were gonna have a little extra time that they could blast the frame for me so i quickly stripped it down.



Once it back from blasting I will finish weld everything and box the rest of the frame. then hopefully some paint soon!

[tinydb84]

Lots of really cool fab!! You should make two of those watt's links and send me one....

[Wizit247]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Lots of really cool fab!! You should make two of those watt's links and send me one....

I probably could! My time isnt cheap though! haha

[tinydb84]

Good work never is. It was worth a shot! hahaha

[made2drag]

nice work so far!

[clemdaddy]

great progress… and a good deal on the frame.

[scum1]

Im following you on instagram, just found the build on here. Thinking about using your design on those trailing arms. they look so clean. Your welds are beautiful looking on all the fab work. Are those all mig welds? Great job, looking forward to the finished project.