Here is the latest episode: Building the chassis.

A few more picture updates on the Craftsman C-10.

The panels back from blasting:

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IMG_3242 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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IMG_3244 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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IMG_3246 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Nice clean replacement for the firewall/toeboard:

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IMG_3406 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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IMG_3407 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

And with the assistance of Dynacorn, some fresh sheetmetal for the cab!

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IMG_3614 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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IMG_3646 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Given that we have somewhat of a reputation for C-10's with tidy handling, this one will be no different... :unibrow:

As mentioned, this will be getting our FAST TRACK C-10 chassis (More info HERE) with 9" rear and Strange rear axle and gears.

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IMG_3587 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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IMG_3589 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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IMG_3588 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

And to perfectly compliment the FAST TRACK chassis, our RS by Penske double adjustable coilovers...

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IMG_3599 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

and stopping duties taken care of with 6 piston Wilwood's up front and 4's on the rear.

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IMG_4326 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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IMG_3575 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

I scrolled down to the chassis and I just stare at it shaking my head. (In a good way, of course!) Awesome guys!

Chassis look's Amazing.I wish you lived next door to you folk's.Would loved to sit in the corner and just Watch!!!!!!!!the Magic.

Is NVH a big concern on a vehicle like this ? I'm curious if you have noticed a problem using solid mounted shocks like that vs a rubber/poly bushing. I felt like using monoball mounted shocks made a noticeable difference in my vehicles, although replacing one end with a poly bushing didn't help that much. Just curious if you thought it mattered.

OTOH I told my shock builder what I was doing and he was horrified - I had just negated any subtlety to his valving.I think he was over reacting.

who do you guys use for powdercoating the chassis?

Episode 5! - Lowering the truck.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAY9...s7hMbCaOXwkIdg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbPA...s7hMbCaOXwkIdg

Thanks andrew!

Episode 6 - Body Panel Alignment



Episode 7 - Installing the exhaust