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gopokes · 10-20-2010, 07:18 PM

They do want everybody to be more "Green", just doing my part.

**67cheby** · 10-21-2010, 09:19 AM

LOL.... who hasn't used the same crossmember ???

heavy71chevy · 10-21-2010, 11:43 AM

good job so far man...looks awsome!

my67chevytruck · 10-21-2010, 12:42 PM

nice progress.

JohnC · 10-21-2010, 03:16 PM

Looks good man. It's nice to see the engine sitting in there.

gopokes · 10-21-2010, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the comments guys! I did get part of my real trans crossmember cut last night, I'm using a piece of extra square tubing we had from my brother's project. I need to get the bracket cut and put in place for the tranny to mount to. I'm also hoping to get all my wiring harness off so I can get it sent in to be cut down.

jasonhall · 10-21-2010, 07:52 PM

Where are you planning on mounting your ecm ?

gopokes · 10-21-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonhall

Where are you planning on mounting your ecm ?

I am thinking about under the dash. Not 100% until I get the harness back to see how much slack I have. I did get the harness off tonight.

gopokes · 10-26-2010, 11:56 PM

I actually got some work done tonight, I was able to finish my trans crossmember. I ended up using all extra metal I had laying around, guess I learned something from my dad.

I think it turned out ok, not the lightest, but it will be strong as heck, and it saved me a couple hundred bucks. It only took me a few hours, this is actually one of the fabricated parts I feel the most proud of so far, it will look better after some paint. I'm still trying to figure out this wiring harness crap, it is driving me crazy. Here are some pics of the progress.

JohnC · 10-27-2010, 09:17 AM

Ah man I was really hoping you would stick with the all natural cross member.

Jmac0585 · 10-27-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Ah man I was really hoping you would stick with the all natural cross member.

Can you imagine someone rolling on here and announcing he lost his transmission because his crossmember failed due to termites? They'd either be shamed so bad they'd never return... or be made a moderator.
HEY-OH!

**67cheby** · 10-27-2010, 09:38 AM

well i guess i wont have to sue you now, nice job !!LOL

gopokes · 10-27-2010, 10:15 AM

Well since I couldn't find the rims I really wanted I had to change themes for the truck, and go with a steel crossmember. This guy out bid me on the only one off set made.

**67cheby** · 10-27-2010, 10:22 AM

i dont even know what to say.... is this pic real ??

JohnC · 10-27-2010, 11:14 AM

That's hilarious. I was wondering when they were going to get back to the wooden wagon wheels. They just keep getting bigger, and bigger.

I think you could have a set made in Mahogany that would look good on the truck man.

gopokes · 10-27-2010, 11:42 AM

I was just going to google a pic of wagon wheels for grins and actually pulled that pic. The guy really made those, the pic is real. Some guy over in London, I almost fell out of my chair when I saw that it was real.

gopokes · 10-30-2010, 11:29 AM

I got my crossmember painted and installed, installed the engine for the final time, I hope. I started putting the front suspension back on, now if I could just get over the wiring hurdle I would be getting somewhere. Anyway it feels good to see her on all four feet again.

**67cheby** · 10-30-2010, 11:31 AM

good job

JohnC · 10-30-2010, 08:42 PM

Coming right along man!

gopokes · 11-08-2010, 11:58 PM

I finally got my wiring harness sent off, they said it should be done in two weeks tops. So in the meantime I have been working on my exhaust and mounting my gas tank. The exhaust looks ok, but you can tell I did it myself.

I need to get some mufflers but I'm having a hard time figuring out what to get. I really need to keep it as cheap as possible. I have also been reading alot about needing to have an H pipe to prevent popping on deceleration, but I'm not sure if I can fit it in. Here are some pics of the exhaust.

Jmac0585 · 11-09-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopokes

I have also been reading alot about needing to have an H pipe to prevent popping on deceleration, but I'm not sure if I can fit it in. Here are some pics of the exhaust.

There is a saying in circuit board design... There's always room for one more line.
Use it.

68GMCCustom · 11-09-2010, 08:06 PM

I wanted to do an x-pipe but don't have the space....thinking of going with an H under the tail fo the trans now.

gopokes · 11-10-2010, 09:38 AM

I think the h pipe is doable. I am going to try to run it over the driveshaft, I just have to make sure it doesn't get to high to hit the bottom of the cab. I was thinking of running it under the trans tail but the way I'm going to run my fuel lines, I didn't want them to be that close. I've been reading up on the h pipe and I've seen alot of people say that it doesn't have to be the same diameter pipe as the exhaust, so that might help a little. Here is the idea of what I'm going for, think I'll try it tonight.

gopokes · 11-11-2010, 12:16 PM

H pipe is in. Doesn't look too pretty right now, but after some grinding it should look ok, for a homemade exhaust.

POPO1984 · 11-11-2010, 12:51 PM

Is that the lowest ride height your truck will be. if not the drive shaft may hit when you hit a dip or bump. It does look good though and I hope it works for you . If it does that just might be what I will do to mine. I have often thought of using a piece of 3 inch pipe that is oval shaped to actually be slimmer so it wont hang down below the frame so much

10-20-2010, 07:18 PM	#176
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” They do want everybody to be more "Green", just doing my part. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-21-2010, 09:19 AM	#177
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” LOL.... who hasn't used the same crossmember ??? __________________ 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

10-21-2010, 11:43 AM	#178
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” good job so far man...looks awsome! __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

10-21-2010, 12:42 PM	#179
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” nice progress. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-21-2010, 03:16 PM	#180
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Looks good man. It's nice to see the engine sitting in there.

10-21-2010, 06:02 PM	#181
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Thanks for the comments guys! I did get part of my real trans crossmember cut last night, I'm using a piece of extra square tubing we had from my brother's project. I need to get the bracket cut and put in place for the tranny to mount to. I'm also hoping to get all my wiring harness off so I can get it sent in to be cut down. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-21-2010, 07:52 PM	#182
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Where are you planning on mounting your ecm ?

10-26-2010, 11:56 PM	#184
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I actually got some work done tonight, I was able to finish my trans crossmember. I ended up using all extra metal I had laying around, guess I learned something from my dad. I think it turned out ok, not the lightest, but it will be strong as heck, and it saved me a couple hundred bucks. It only took me a few hours, this is actually one of the fabricated parts I feel the most proud of so far, it will look better after some paint. I'm still trying to figure out this wiring harness crap, it is driving me crazy. Here are some pics of the progress. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-27-2010, 09:17 AM	#185
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Ah man I was really hoping you would stick with the all natural cross member.

10-27-2010, 09:38 AM	#187
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” well i guess i wont have to sue you now, nice job !!LOL __________________ 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

10-27-2010, 10:15 AM	#188
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Well since I couldn't find the rims I really wanted I had to change themes for the truck, and go with a steel crossmember. This guy out bid me on the only one off set made. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-27-2010, 10:22 AM	#189
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” i dont even know what to say.... is this pic real ?? __________________ 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

10-27-2010, 11:14 AM	#190
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” That's hilarious. I was wondering when they were going to get back to the wooden wagon wheels. They just keep getting bigger, and bigger. I think you could have a set made in Mahogany that would look good on the truck man.

10-27-2010, 11:42 AM	#191
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I was just going to google a pic of wagon wheels for grins and actually pulled that pic. The guy really made those, the pic is real. Some guy over in London, I almost fell out of my chair when I saw that it was real. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-30-2010, 11:29 AM	#192
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I got my crossmember painted and installed, installed the engine for the final time, I hope. I started putting the front suspension back on, now if I could just get over the wiring hurdle I would be getting somewhere. Anyway it feels good to see her on all four feet again. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224



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10-30-2010, 11:31 AM	#193
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” good job __________________ 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

10-30-2010, 08:42 PM	#194
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Coming right along man!

11-08-2010, 11:58 PM	#195
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I finally got my wiring harness sent off, they said it should be done in two weeks tops. So in the meantime I have been working on my exhaust and mounting my gas tank. The exhaust looks ok, but you can tell I did it myself. I need to get some mufflers but I'm having a hard time figuring out what to get. I really need to keep it as cheap as possible. I have also been reading alot about needing to have an H pipe to prevent popping on deceleration, but I'm not sure if I can fit it in. Here are some pics of the exhaust. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

11-09-2010, 08:06 PM	#197
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I wanted to do an x-pipe but don't have the space....thinking of going with an H under the tail fo the trans now. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-10-2010, 09:38 AM	#198
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I think the h pipe is doable. I am going to try to run it over the driveshaft, I just have to make sure it doesn't get to high to hit the bottom of the cab. I was thinking of running it under the trans tail but the way I'm going to run my fuel lines, I didn't want them to be that close. I've been reading up on the h pipe and I've seen alot of people say that it doesn't have to be the same diameter pipe as the exhaust, so that might help a little. Here is the idea of what I'm going for, think I'll try it tonight. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

11-11-2010, 12:16 PM	#199
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” H pipe is in. Doesn't look too pretty right now, but after some grinding it should look ok, for a homemade exhaust. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

11-11-2010, 12:51 PM	#200
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Is that the lowest ride height your truck will be. if not the drive shaft may hit when you hit a dip or bump. It does look good though and I hope it works for you . If it does that just might be what I will do to mine. I have often thought of using a piece of 3 inch pipe that is oval shaped to actually be slimmer so it wont hang down below the frame so much __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84 Last edited by POPO1984; 11-11-2010 at 12:54 PM.

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