Progress continues. The frame is now on jack stands and squared up The body is back on the dolly. Boxing the frame comes next.
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Unwanted brackets were cut off of this 1987 Camaro rear axle so it will be ready for the coupe when the time comes.
Media blasting frame took a long time but it's finally done. Epoxy primer will be sprayed inside the frame channel to help prevent further rust and then the frame will be boxed. Several repairs were made to the frame rails while it was on the rotisserie. I also removed the front suspension and crossmember.
The 1934 Chevy frame is mounted on the rotisserie. This will make life easier as I get the frame ready.
My friend offered to let me use his automotive rotisserie. It has been out in the weather for the last 11 years and needed attention before it would be ready to use again. It's BIG! The lower connecting beam of steel is over 17 feet long.
I removed scale rust and inspected every inch. POR15 was applied to the outer surfaces and bolts were cleaned before reassembly. New wheels were installed and it's ready for service again. I attended the 2024 Smoky Mountain Nationals AD Truck Show in Townsend, TN with a group of Chevy truck friends. Three full days of trucks from 1947 through 1955 plus a few from other years too. Here's the video. I need to do some metal fabrication as I work on my 1934 Chevy coupe (LINK HERE to see more). I bought a bead roller and extra dies. The bead roller will perform better since I added extra tubing to stiffen the steel plate.
I also bought a stretcher and shrinker combo that will help me make curved patch panels. I'll make a stand with foot pedals so I can work with both hands. Tools are fun! My friend came to the shop so we could remove his T5 transmission and modify it. His T5 was from a Camaro and the shifter location was UNDER his seat. Swapping to an S10 tail housing would solve the problem and move the shifter location to IN FRONT of his bench seat where it should be. |
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July 2024
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- Main BLOG Page
- Steering Column Page
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T5 Info Page
- Thinking about installing a T5? READ THIS FIRST
- My T5 videos
- Making a Custom Shifter
- Complete T5 Driveline - Installation from Engine to Rear Axle
- S10 T5 Transmission Jeep Shaft Swap - DIY and skip the adapter plate.
- Camaro Drive Gear Relocation
- T5 Tail Stock with a Cable Speedo Connection
- World Class and Non-World Class versions of the T5 - How to tell them apart.
- How to determine the T5 gearing
- A possible solution for cable speedometers.
- T5 Transmission Identification - What the Tags and Markings Mean
- What's the difference between a Camaro T5, an S10 T5, and an Astro T5?
- T5 Transmission Tear Down
- T5 S10 Transmission Rebuild
- T5 Transmission Rebuild
- T5 pre-purchase inspection and questions
- T5 Resource List
- T5 Case Inspection
- Bell housing differences
- T5 Drive Gear and Driven Gear Combinations
- A Camaro T5 with the S10 Conversion
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Tips & Tricks Section
- DIY Wiring Tips
- Oil Pump Priming Tool
- Piston Stop Tool
- Broken Bolt Extraction
- DIY 3 Point Seat Belt Installation
- 1963 Chevy C10 Steering Column Removal
- 1963 Chevy C10 Steering Column Disassembly
- 1963 Chevy C10 Steering Column Rebuild
- 1963 Chevy C10 Steering Column Installation
- Easy Clutch Pedal Adjustment
- Making the Steering Column Safer
- Power Steering
- How to improve gauge cluster lighting.
- Stripping Paint - Polycarbide Abrassive Wheel
- Jeep Cherokee Door Check Modification - Very Simple
- Keeping the hood aligned
- DIY All Cable Ebrake System for 1963-1972 C10
- Alignment Tools - Easier than you think
- Conversion to dual master cylinder brakes 1963-1966 C10.
- Steering column modification
- A simple way to remove old control arm bushings.
- An easy way to adjust brake shoes
- How to remove a pilot bushing from the crankshaft.
- Cutting spot welds
- E-brake clip removal made easy
- Harmonic Balancer Installation - Tapping threads in the crank
- POR 15 with less mess.
- Engine Run Stand
- Engine Dolly - EZ to make
- Steering Wheel Restoration Page
- Sway Bar Info
- Power Brake Booster Page
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Other Projects
- 1934 Chevy Coupe Build Page
- 1934 Chevy Master 5 Window Coupe
- 1963 Body repairs
- Anvil
- Hot Rod 283 SBC Build
- Grand Cathedral Game
- 1968 C10 Short Fleet
- Rockwell Drill Press
- 283ci SBC Engine
- Safety Stand for Lift
- Coat Hook
- Engine Run Stand
- 1963 Short Fleet Project
- Metal sculpture figures
- Shop Project
- Shop Sign
- Lean-to Shop Addition
- Air Compressor Project
- Rotisserie
- 2 Post Automotive Lift
- 1963 Chevy Custom C10 SBFS BBW
- Metal Top Outdoor Work Table
- Bearings to grenade
- Bar Stool Go Kart
- Special Bolts Plaque
- Vise Stand
- Grinder Stand
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Random Pics
- 2021 Stovebolt Jamboree Pictures
- 1963 Custom Comfort Seat
- Flywheel differences
- Carb spacer
- Bimini 2019
- T5 shifter ideas
- Engine Torque and HP
- LUGNUTZ DIY Shop
- Alaska 2018
- 2019 ODSS Homecoming
- Chevy 3 speed transmission ID
- 2018 Stovebolt Homecoming Pics
- Anvil
- Pallet Rack Shelving
- Reference PICS
- shop plywood walls
- Welding Stuff