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67cheby 01-15-2013 10:46 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by Bhelton (Post 5818365)
Done yet?? Looks like some progress will be coming!
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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5818367)
She's stripped down now!! Good work!
yes she is ! ready to go !
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Originally Posted by classicchev (Post 5818421)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...01#post5818401

They are still in California, but I should have them by the end of the month

Sorry Mike for movin in to your thread, but I think you get my point of posting
No problem man, you can always share info on my page !

oldman3 01-15-2013 01:59 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Hey Mike, I noticed that you and Chip were working together on the Blazer, so I did a quick check on google earth and even though two different states, you guys are only a about 10 miles apart (straight as the crow flies). This is great that your that close and can help each other on project....Jim

67cheby 01-15-2013 02:05 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Yes , Chip (Tireblazin) has been a HUGE help and part of this build, if he wouldnt have voluntered to help me and let me use his shop i probably wouldnt have even really considered trying to do this build, since i have no shop ! Luckily for me he is a great friend and my only close friend in this area that also has a car ADDICTION ! Thanks CHIP !

67cheby 01-15-2013 05:28 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Ok i need some of you Motor guys to educate me...what is the difference in 5.3 and Ls1, Ls2 , Ls3...... ????? I am getting really confused looking at all these different motors ? Go all aluminum or not all aluminum ?

lolife99 01-15-2013 05:39 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5820023)
Ok i need some of you Motor guys to educate me...what is the difference in 5.3 and Ls1, Ls2 , Ls3...... ????? I am getting really confused looking at all these different motors ? Go all aluminum or not all aluminum ?
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...y/viewall.html

http://www.retrolsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38

Cherub 01-15-2013 05:51 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
that first link lolife posted pretty much sums it up. it all comes down to what you plan on doing with the motor.

67cheby 01-15-2013 06:41 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Sweet, i will do some reading THANK YOU ! oh and here are a few pictures i just recieved

67cheby 01-15-2013 06:42 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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and a couple more , actual mockup of my front end, shipping out today !

LEEVON 01-15-2013 06:58 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Wow, that's beefy! Love the splined sway bar.

Keep it simple and cheap on the engine. Go with an iron block 5.3L unless you find a smoking deal on something else. I don't think you're going for a tire fryer, just a cruiser? Stock 5.3L's have more than enough guts to get you around quickly and efficiently, and if you ever get bored just cam it. The tune you will get alone will be a huge improvement over stock. Aluminum engines and 6.0's have more potential but also cost more, save your bucks and spend it on "cool" : )

babyblueoval 01-15-2013 07:12 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Dang!! those sway bar arms are MASSIVE!!

bagged74 01-15-2013 09:16 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Looking good.
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aggie91 01-15-2013 10:28 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
I agree with LEEVON, get a LM7 (iron block 5.3 out of GM truck). With a small cam and a good tune, you have 400hp and can get 18-20mpg.
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jtp67-72 01-15-2013 10:30 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
may intrique u........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-...4ea65d&vxp=mtr

babyblueoval 01-15-2013 10:47 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Coming from Daytona Beach, FL might break the deal on that one.
Great price though.

raull 01-15-2013 11:37 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
hummmm !!!! where have i seen that front end set up before !!! lol its gona be killer you'll love it ,,, as for the engine i agree with the guys , the twin turbo powerplant i'm building its an lm7 5.3 , hundreds of them out there

DrppdBlazr 01-15-2013 11:42 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
wow..........................awesome

jtp67-72 01-16-2013 12:05 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by babyblueoval (Post 5820849)
Coming from Daytona Beach, FL might break the deal on that one.
Great price though.
He know's I'm always lookin!! I've got an 8800 mile LS3 on the stand........whoops .....better go now...........lol..............jim

N2TRUX 01-16-2013 10:02 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
If your buying a complete motor the 5.3 is a good deal. If your building a block, start with a 6.0 or 6.2. You can build a 500hp motor with ease that will run on pump gas with the a/c blasting all day long.

dropd80s 01-16-2013 10:47 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5806189)
Thanks man, Charles said the same thing !
Great minds think alike!

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Originally Posted by LEEVON (Post 5820198)
Wow, that's beefy! Love the splined sway bar.

Keep it simple and cheap on the engine. Go with an iron block 5.3L unless you find a smoking deal on something else. I don't think you're going for a tire fryer, just a cruiser? Stock 5.3L's have more than enough guts to get you around quickly and efficiently, and if you ever get bored just cam it. The tune you will get alone will be a huge improvement over stock. Aluminum engines and 6.0's have more potential but also cost more, save your bucks and spend it on "cool" : )
I agree. The aluminum blocks dont save as much weight as you'd think either, not that you're worried about weight in K5, lol. Unless youre looking for BIG power, 5.3s are great. I mean, thats what i went with!

jkeating1 01-16-2013 12:27 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Hmmm....I get it....Sarah Losh, S.Losh, Slosh, Slosh Tubz! So that was HER idea!

67cheby 01-16-2013 12:56 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by LEEVON (Post 5820198)
Wow, that's beefy! Love the splined sway bar.
thanks man, me too !
Keep it simple and cheap on the engine. Go with an iron block 5.3L unless you find a smoking deal on something else. I don't think you're going for a tire fryer, just a cruiser? Stock 5.3L's have more than enough guts to get you around quickly and efficiently, and if you ever get bored just cam it. The tune you will get alone will be a huge improvement over stock. Aluminum engines and 6.0's have more potential but also cost more, save your bucks and spend it on "cool" : )
Cool, thanks
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Originally Posted by babyblueoval (Post 5820232)
Dang!! those sway bar arms are MASSIVE!!
going to do some corner carving ! LOL
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Originally Posted by bagged74 (Post 5820578)
Looking good.
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thanks man !
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Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 5820798)
I agree with LEEVON, get a LM7 (iron block 5.3 out of GM truck). With a small cam and a good tune, you have 400hp and can get 18-20mpg.
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oh yea !!
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Originally Posted by jtp67-72 (Post 5820804)
hmmmmm....
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Originally Posted by babyblueoval (Post 5820849)
Coming from Daytona Beach, FL might break the deal on that one.
Great price though.
fun road trip ! LOL
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Originally Posted by raull (Post 5820973)
hummmm !!!! where have i seen that front end set up before !!! lol its gona be killer you'll love it ,,, as for the engine i agree with the guys , the twin turbo powerplant i'm building its an lm7 5.3 , hundreds of them out there
LOL, thanks !
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Originally Posted by DrppdBlazr (Post 5820983)
wow..........................awesome
thanks man
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Originally Posted by jtp67-72 (Post 5821041)
He know's I'm always lookin!! I've got an 8800 mile LS3 on the stand........whoops .....better go now...........lol..............jim
help a brother out ! LOL
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Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 5821578)
If your buying a complete motor the 5.3 is a good deal. If your building a block, start with a 6.0 or 6.2. You can build a 500hp motor with ease that will run on pump gas with the a/c blasting all day long.
cool !
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Originally Posted by dropd80s (Post 5821647)
Great minds think alike!

yes, lol

I agree. The aluminum blocks dont save as much weight as you'd think either, not that you're worried about weight in K5, lol. Unless youre looking for BIG power, 5.3s are great. I mean, thats what i went with!
yea, not to worried about weight , just wanting something fun and not underrpowered !
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Originally Posted by jkeating1 (Post 5821811)
Hmmm....I get it....Sarah Losh, S.Losh, Slosh, Slosh Tubz! So that was HER idea!
LOL, my knickname in high school was SLOSH ...just worked out that i married a Sarah so it works on both levels !

67cheby 01-17-2013 10:31 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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well after me a Chip stood around scratching our heads for an hour or so.... i am now thinking about building a frame table... LOL

watahyahknow 01-17-2013 11:33 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
i think the frame can be made quite a bit straighter you only need to get the bodymounts farther out

seen jessy james on one of his builds weld the frame on small box profile legs too the ramps of a four post lift to level it and keep it in place while he was cutting bending and welding on it (he was narrowing the front frame of an A ford) i was thinking of doing sumtin like that but only to fixate the frame with 2 3 foot beams about 4 inch square and some metal scrap to make some traingles and a few legs tackwelded to keep the frame floating in mid air after i cut it to put in the kick up for the diff as long as the tacks dont break i weld a little at the time at different places so it doesnt pull and the frame itself is straight to start with that should be enough

jtp67-72 01-17-2013 09:25 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Take a look..........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-TAHOE-ENG...39be1b&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-CHEVROL...494e2c&vxp=mtr

freight probably less than 250.............jim

Scottshotrods 01-17-2013 09:33 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Not bad deals on those motors at all

Justin

jkeating1 01-17-2013 10:39 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
The frame will be hell for stout the way you're doing it. Help me out in case I ever do one though---what would be wrong with a horizontal 2" sectioning of the stock frame? By the time it's welded full length, fishplated as necessary, and boxed, and maybe partially doubled, it seems like that would stiffen it up enough. (2" assuming you can get the 3/4" more you need out of body mount drop)

JK

67cheby 01-18-2013 10:16 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 5823779)
i think the frame can be made quite a bit straighter you only need to get the bodymounts farther out

seen jessy james on one of his builds weld the frame on small box profile legs too the ramps of a four post lift to level it and keep it in place while he was cutting bending and welding on it (he was narrowing the front frame of an A ford) i was thinking of doing sumtin like that but only to fixate the frame with 2 3 foot beams about 4 inch square and some metal scrap to make some traingles and a few legs tackwelded to keep the frame floating in mid air after i cut it to put in the kick up for the diff as long as the tacks dont break i weld a little at the time at different places so it doesnt pull and the frame itself is straight to start with that should be enough
great idea
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Originally Posted by jtp67-72 (Post 5824780)
not bad, not bad ! thanks Jim
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Originally Posted by Scottshotrods (Post 5824802)
Not bad deals on those motors at all

Justin
i agree not to bad !
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Originally Posted by jkeating1 (Post 5824972)
The frame will be hell for stout the way you're doing it. Help me out in case I ever do one though---what would be wrong with a horizontal 2" sectioning of the stock frame? By the time it's welded full length, fishplated as necessary, and boxed, and maybe partially doubled, it seems like that would stiffen it up enough. (2" assuming you can get the 3/4" more you need out of body mount drop)

JK
great idea....hadnt thought of doing it that way !

67cheby 01-18-2013 10:17 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
a customer and friend from Tulsa has offered to let me borrow his frame table....so if i go that route maybe i can sneek a pic or two of the cool 67 stepside he is building !

fastcam1 01-18-2013 10:28 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
^^^^ do it!
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67cheby 01-18-2013 10:59 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
i have one other option also.....i might disclose in a day or two, as far as the frame goes !

thor 01-18-2013 11:30 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5823651)
well after me a Chip stood around scratching our heads for an hour or so.... i am now thinking about building a frame table... LOL
I'm back to chanting, "Custom Frame! Custom Frame!" :thumbs: :lol:

67cheby 01-18-2013 11:31 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
LOL..you might just get your wish !

Portmod7 01-18-2013 12:24 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Keep up the good work lady and gentlemen, she's gonna be SWEET!

LEEVON 01-18-2013 12:29 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Mike, a full frame really is the only way to "one-up" Cloud 9. But I think you already know that : )

67cheby 01-18-2013 12:51 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Portmod7 (Post 5826035)
Keep up the good work lady and gentlemen, she's gonna be SWEET!
thank you !
Quote:
Originally Posted by LEEVON (Post 5826043)
Mike, a full frame really is the only way to "one-up" Cloud 9. But I think you already know that : )
Hmmmm....probably correct ......we will see

jkeating1 01-18-2013 01:36 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
I agree! All you have left that's not custom now is the section between the front and rear clips. However, if that doesnt come to pass, and you do use the rectangular tube within the modified factory rails---Those two long steel rect tubes would make hellacious concealed air tanks!

JK

jasonhall 01-18-2013 11:13 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Need to know more of this cool oklahoma truck !!!
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67cheby 01-19-2013 10:23 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by jkeating1 (Post 5826224)
I agree! All you have left that's not custom now is the section between the front and rear clips. However, if that doesnt come to pass, and you do use the rectangular tube within the modified factory rails---Those two long steel rect tubes would make hellacious concealed air tanks!

JK
yes they would make some great air tanks !
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Originally Posted by jasonhall (Post 5827373)
Need to know more of this cool oklahoma truck !!!
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stay tuned ! according to my UPS tracking numbers there will be alot of new parts here on Monday !

thor 01-20-2013 01:28 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5825896)
LOL..you might just get your wish !
:clap::clap::clap:

jlsanborn 01-21-2013 12:35 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Man your threads move fast! So is your build :metal:

That front end looks awesome - props to the fab dude. It's going to be sweet!


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