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Thread: The C5/10
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12-09-2018 #21Registered User
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So I am finally getting around to uploading some more pictures of the progress so far. I have been working on the chassis a lot more. Got all of the laser cut pieces and began the long process of getting them all bent up.
I don't have a break so when the parts were cut, where ever there is a bend we put a small cut. I used this cut to not only make the bends able to be done by hand (with some clever clamping and leverage solutions) but also to make sure the bends are done in the correct location. These will all get welded up during assembly.
Once they are all bent they will get welded up and then attached to the frame in the locator holes and welded up.
That is pretty much where I am at now. I have all but a few pieces of the chassis and then I will be ready to tack up then fully weld everything. Hope to have a rolling chassis by spring.
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12-10-2018 #22
That's very impressive. Also a great idea starting with a new chassis. I'm going with a No Limit Engineering chassis after I ran a stock modified F100 chassis for a year.
I cant wait to see more progress.
Good Luck!
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12-10-2018 #23Registered User
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Nice fab work! I am getting ready to build my frame also so very excited to watch your progress.
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12-10-2018 #24Registered User
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Thank you Frank. It's not all my idea. My good buddies at Skoon's Hotrods are really the ones who talked me into tackling this and are doing the CAD work, I did the reverse engineering of the original chassis and get to put the puzzle together. I was originally planning on going with all off the shelf stuff with the original chassis but I was easily talked into this route when looking at the $$$.
I have been following along with your build on here and Instagram. Looks like it is going to be a fun truck! Keep up the good work!
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12-10-2018 #25Registered User
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Thank you Jaymzz. It has been a ton of work so far but it should all start falling together here pretty soon! As long as it doesn't fall apart when it is done we will be good!
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12-10-2018 #26Registered User
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Are you using the original c5 front and rear aluminum crossmembers? I am building a Blazer similar to what you are building and plan on using the original c5 suspension minus the leafs.
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12-10-2018 #27Registered User
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Yup, All C5 stuff minus the leafs. The idea is to use as many stock GM components as possible for easy of use if (when) I break something.
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12-10-2018 #28