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67cheby 12-18-2012 03:59 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Does anyone make rocker panels for the square bodies without having to buy the whole door jamb ? I can get a new one from Chevy but it is the whole door jamb .

LEEVON 12-18-2012 04:40 PM

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I just used one that was the full rocker plus about 6" high in each jamb. Ended up cutting just a small section out of it...that's the way it goes I guess. Is this what you're looking at?

Zoomin 12-18-2012 09:54 PM

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Cool pics Mike. I need to get my old pix in digital format. I ain't posting them though. :smoke:
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67cheby 12-18-2012 11:45 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by LEEVON (Post 5765520)
I just used one that was the full rocker plus about 6" high in each jamb. Ended up cutting just a small section out of it...that's the way it goes I guess. Is this what you're looking at?

Exactly what I am looking for !
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Originally Posted by Zoomin (Post 5766055)
Cool pics Mike. I need to get my old pix in digital format. I ain't posting them though. :smoke:
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Thanks man !
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LEEVON 12-18-2012 11:47 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
The LMC rocker I ordered was high quality, same dimensions.

67cheby 12-18-2012 11:48 PM

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Great thanks , I will get one coming !
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67cheby 12-19-2012 10:20 AM

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Back to our regular scheduled program, Chip and I had a very productive night last night....no more 4x4 ! No more ugly firewall brackets and black gunk !......did i mention i HATE frame Rivets !!!!!!!!!!!!

jasonhall 12-19-2012 10:58 AM

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Nice!!
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es67chevy 12-19-2012 11:07 AM

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Holy cow! It looks like a different truck. Great work guys!!!!

broey 12-19-2012 11:21 AM

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is this thing done yet? geeezzz its taking forever!

oldman3 12-19-2012 11:31 AM

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Nice to see it coming apart...Jim

67cheby 12-19-2012 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonhall (Post 5766843)
Nice!!
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thanks !
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Originally Posted by es67chevy (Post 5766854)
Holy cow! It looks like a different truck. Great work guys!!!!

its coming apart quick !
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Originally Posted by broey (Post 5766877)
is this thing done yet? geeezzz its taking forever!

LOL....wow...and i thought i was actually doing good !
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Originally Posted by oldman3 (Post 5766887)
Nice to see it coming apart...Jim

thanks Jim

67cheby 12-19-2012 11:53 AM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
anyone have any pictures or input on what the did with the stock frame under a K5 blazer to lay it out ? looks like i am going to have to cut off about 2 inches off the bottom and box it all in ? Maybe weld in a 4x2 box tubing all the way down the inside ?

mooseknuckles 12-19-2012 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5766926)
anyone have any pictures or input on what the did with the stock frame under a K5 blazer to lay it out ? looks like i am going to have to cut off about 2 inches off the bottom and box it all in ? Maybe weld in a 4x2 box tubing all the way down the inside ?

I'm pretty sure that's exactly what you'll have to do.....whatcha doin with the mc/booster?...keepin it on the firewall or movin it inside?

67cheby 12-19-2012 12:42 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
It will be a Scott's under dash set up , the firewall should be almost completely smooth except for some bead rolled panels.......any ideas on the wiper motor ? anyway to get rid of it and still have wipers ?

xxlf250 12-19-2012 12:46 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Man some of these pics are bring back memories of my project....:metal:
It's going to look great , Ill be checking up on this build daily.
I wanna see those 22x12's!!!!!!

67cheby 12-19-2012 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xxlf250 (Post 5766996)
Man some of these pics are bring back memories of my project....:metal:
It's going to look great , Ill be checking up on this build daily.
I wanna see those 22x12's!!!!!!

thanks man, any input on the frame rail modifications ?

mooseknuckles 12-19-2012 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5766991)
It will be a Scott's under dash set up , the firewall should be almost completely smooth except for some bead rolled panels.......any ideas on the wiper motor ? anyway to get rid of it and still have wipers ?

no....only Rain-x....lol I haven't figured that one out yet...when you do let me know....

67cheby 12-19-2012 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles (Post 5767004)
no....only Rain-x....lol I haven't figured that one out yet...when you do let me know....

ok maybe i can just figure out some really cool cover to build for it ???

xxlf250 12-19-2012 01:01 PM

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to lay pinch will have to cut some off the bottom of the frame and box it in, in this pic the blazer is sitting on the stock gas tank and the front shocks are bottomed out, it still can go down when these issues are fixed
but it gives you an idea.?.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k55-2.jpg

67cheby 12-19-2012 01:11 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
the gas tank is touching the ground in this pic ? Fighting with myself on deciding if i should go all the way down or just leave the frame alone ?? cant decide ! Yours looks great !

watahyahknow 12-19-2012 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5766991)
.......any ideas on the wiper motor ? anyway to get rid of it and still have wipers ?

over here they often use a wipermotor and drive out of a classic mini it has a flexible ribbed push pull cable running through a pipe and you can just about bend it every way you need to move it and move the capstands where ever you need them to be as long as the cable is long enough and it works
you can either get sumtin from a wreckersyard or buy them new
http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-...per_Motor.html
http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-parts/t_37H7200.jpg
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ItemImag.../DLB500170.jpg

xxlf250 12-19-2012 01:25 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
thank you ......yup tank is on the ground, I wanted to do more with the frame cutting boxing but I like it as is, room is limited with these blazer's also lots of work in a small space...it's fun!

oldman3 12-19-2012 02:54 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Mike, Speciality Power Windows offers a wiper kit that is cable driven. The universal kit sells for around $265, they have them for 47-59 pickups. They are easy to install and very good directions....Jim

watahyahknow 12-19-2012 05:21 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
thats actually the same setup as the mini only with a little more ajustability , and its allready in the states saving you a bundle in shipping


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