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Old 07-21-2014, 10:10 PM   #1
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1966 Chevy Short Box C-Notch Kit Install - Is My Frame Normal? Please Help!

Hello All!

I'm just in the process of installing a CPP C-Notch Kit on my 1966 Chevy Short Box. I have the old suspension removed and I was just getting a template ready to start the cutting. During this process, I notice that my traction bar mount is in the way on the driver side. The instructions or the research I have done online have not mentioned this to be a problem. I have attached some pictures of the area. Based on what I could see online, my traction bar mount along the frame and near the differential doesn't look normal. Is my frame a typical frame for a 64-66 short box?

I am guessing that I am going to have to notch the back end of my c-notch kit out to fit around the mount? Or does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm thinking that the two rivets that I need to grind off to attach the c-notch kit to are in the right spot.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-21-2014, 10:11 PM   #2
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Re: 1966 Chevy Short Box C-Notch Kit Install - Is My Frame Normal? Please Help!

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Old 07-21-2014, 10:17 PM   #3
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Re: 1966 Chevy Short Box C-Notch Kit Install - Is My Frame Normal? Please Help!

this happened to me also...CPP was no help. I just did some trimming, you'll be fine. Look at the pics in my post and you will see where I cut out.
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Old 07-21-2014, 10:20 PM   #4
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Re: 1966 Chevy Short Box C-Notch Kit Install - Is My Frame Normal? Please Help!

don't be afraid to trim it. The 2 rivets in the panhard bar mount will be a pain and I ended up fitting the notch between the 2 which took some convincing. I welded mine up after since I wasn't comfortable with the bolt alignment. Hope this helps, anymore questions ask away man.


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Old 07-21-2014, 10:27 PM   #5
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Re: 1966 Chevy Short Box C-Notch Kit Install - Is My Frame Normal? Please Help!

I had to trim my CCP notch as well, and I wound up welding the perimeter, too.
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Old 07-21-2014, 10:30 PM   #6
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Re: 1966 Chevy Short Box C-Notch Kit Install - Is My Frame Normal? Please Help!

That was quick, thanks Marc and Chevyrestoguy. Are our frames typical/normal? Does your mount near the differential look the same too?

My next step is to install the CPP rear disk conversion, after looking more at the mount near the differential, where my brake lines are plumbed, I'm thinking that the hard lines that they supplied will not align properly (the right brake line and the lines going to the master cylinder are under the mount, while the left brake line is on top).

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Old 07-21-2014, 10:41 PM   #7
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Re: 1966 Chevy Short Box C-Notch Kit Install - Is My Frame Normal? Please Help!

I have the same set-up with the rear end. I have never looked at the CPP rear disc install...but lines can be changed. I'm interested on how it works out.
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Old 07-28-2014, 05:34 PM   #8
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Thanks Fleetside63. Will let you know how the brakes go.
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