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72chevyLWB · 07-01-2002, 08:40 PM

Anybody have a used one??? I don't want to shell out $180 for a piece of steel they have $10 into. I made one with a spare frame, but don't know if I want to go that route anymore.

70 Jimmy · 07-01-2002, 11:05 PM

Can you weld? If so, use a 6" steel tube and cut it in half. Box the frame about 6" either side, then cut out the area where the half tube will go. --------------- sorta like that.
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T-man · 07-02-2002, 02:17 PM

Can you buy the weld in half round notches? Where?

Thanks,

70 Jimmy · 07-03-2002, 08:51 AM

If you can weld, make your own. I've never seen aftermarket weld in rounded C notches.

T-man · 07-03-2002, 11:20 AM

Any idea on what gauge or thickness? I am ordering today and not sure. What is the thickness on our frames?

Thanks

72chevyLWB · 07-03-2002, 01:28 PM

frame is only around 3/16 thick. Notches are 1/4. Thats why I didn't know if the frame made one would be good enough.

70 Jimmy · 07-04-2002, 02:22 PM

Thicker is always better for a 2wd. Not sure how the 4x4 frames need to flex. N/A anyway.

70chevy · 07-05-2002, 03:50 PM

I bought my C-Notch kit from Classic Performance Products
for $170. After getting the frame powdercoated it looked like factory. I have pics of the finish frame if you like.

JHickson6 · 07-05-2002, 07:24 PM

I would like to see your pics 70chevy! How much have you lowered your truck? How much suspension travel do you have and how high off the ground is the bottom of your frame?

Thank Again

JHickson6

07-01-2002, 08:40 PM	#1
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	C-notch Anybody have a used one??? I don't want to shell out $180 for a piece of steel they have $10 into. I made one with a spare frame, but don't know if I want to go that route anymore. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

07-01-2002, 11:05 PM	#2
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Can you weld? If so, use a 6" steel tube and cut it in half. Box the frame about 6" either side, then cut out the area where the half tube will go. --------------- sorta like that. -------^------ __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

07-02-2002, 02:17 PM	#3
T-man Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 22	Can you buy the weld in half round notches? Where? Thanks, __________________ Tristen '71 C-10 Shaved and ready to lay some DP-90

07-03-2002, 08:51 AM	#4
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	If you can weld, make your own. I've never seen aftermarket weld in rounded C notches. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

07-03-2002, 11:20 AM	#5
T-man Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 22	Any idea on what gauge or thickness? I am ordering today and not sure. What is the thickness on our frames? Thanks __________________ Tristen '71 C-10 Shaved and ready to lay some DP-90

07-03-2002, 01:28 PM	#6
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	frame is only around 3/16 thick. Notches are 1/4. Thats why I didn't know if the frame made one would be good enough. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

07-04-2002, 02:22 PM	#7
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Thicker is always better for a 2wd. Not sure how the 4x4 frames need to flex. N/A anyway. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

07-05-2002, 03:50 PM	#8
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	I bought my C-Notch kit from Classic Performance Products for $170. After getting the frame powdercoated it looked like factory. I have pics of the finish frame if you like. __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

07-05-2002, 07:24 PM	#9
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	I would like to see your pics 70chevy! How much have you lowered your truck? How much suspension travel do you have and how high off the ground is the bottom of your frame? Thank Again JHickson6 __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!



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