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So your saying that you could stick it through the hood and stab a blower on it and make it look like a tiny mouse motor. Sweet
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Slow progress is better than no progress, I guess.
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We finally got the notches in today but we're going to hold off on the axle for a bit because I might be able to trade the 10 bolt Chevelle axle for a 12 bolt truck axle. since I can't find anyone around here to redrill axles replacing the axle shafts in the trucks 12 bolt with 5 on 5" axle shafts would be cheaper than having some custom made for the Chevelle rear end.
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Man that is sweet. How long are the upper and lower links? I got to figure out some stuff on mine.
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I don't know what the exact lengths are yet. I will measure them for you next time I go out to work on it. Unfortunately it will probably be next weekend before I make it out there because it's at my buddy's house and it's about a 20 to 25 minute drive. I called suicidedoors and they told me it should be at the factory wheelbase (127") at ride height and will pull forward just slightly when layed out.
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what you setting ride hight at. I'm setting mine at 4". Yours is LWB right?
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Yeah mine's a longbed.
I don't know how much space I'll have under the frame yet. I've always heard that 3 and 4 link suspensions should be set up so the bars are parallel with the ground at ride height. assuming that's the case, I would guess somewhere in the 6" to 8" range. I'm going to call SD tomorrow to find out. |
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What kind of front crossmember and setup is that creep?
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That is the P-51 set up from www.***************** I have the same one.
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Let me know how far you set your axle from the rear cab mounts at ride height. I believe it's 56". I'm going to set my pinion at ride height, then drop it to the ground before I mount the bags. I'm not going to run very much air in the rear to lift it. I hope I'm going in the right direction.
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We changed the rear cab mount perches out with some 1/2 ton perches I got from Tony (Lilred66) and replaced all the cab mount bushings with new urethanes. It is finally sitting on the ground now too.
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Thanks man, the truck looks sweet. You gonna get it on the pinch or the rocker. I'm thinking about laying it on the rocker since I have to cut the trans tunnel anyways, whats a little extra metal to cut out of the way.
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It wouldn't be that hard, maybe just hit the urethane cab mount bushings with the belt sander, but It sits fine for me now.
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Got a few more things done. Installed the swaybar, test fit the rear caliper brackets and painted the centercaps for the steelies I'm going to run for a while. We also painted the rest of the frame (except the very rear, untill we get a fuel cell test fit) and rear suspension parts but haven't taken any pics of it yet.
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Can this thread be moved to the "Projects and Builds" section?
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Project is looking good man..
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I went to a swap meet yesterday and picked up some new door seals and an air intake for the 63, but the real magic happened at Summit Racing on the way home. I finally ordered my motor, a 405 hp Blueprint 383 longblock. Can't wait 'till that bad boy comes in so we can go pick it up.
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This is the motor: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MLL-BP3830CT1/
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That motor should be fun
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Man I need your job man, your blowing your load on this truck.
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The motor was on sale for $2,965 when I ordered it.
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I guess I need to hurry up and get out the army so I can get somewhere in life.
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Nice build you have going, keep up the good work!!
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Thats going to be fun to cruise around in! ;)
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Man, I love it!
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Thanks guys.
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One day I'll drop mine, but man, I do love the look of airbags. Can't wait to see it on the road.
And hey, all those unemployment checks that they withheld and then suddenly sent me payed for those wheels and tires on my Blazer. And it only took half of what they owed me. They just didn't think I was looking for jobs until they saw that I got one. |
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Ok, time for an update. We have been working on it, just lots of little boring stuff like brakelines and painting little parts. But today was a pretty good day. The new tires are finally mounted and the motor and tranny went in today. We also rolled it outside to see it in the sun.
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good work, interesting build... and i love long beds as well as the :gmc2: its different, i got a 65 gmc
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looking very good...what size/brand tire did you go with?
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Thanks! I may be a little biased because I own one but I do think longbeds on this bodystyle look just as good as the shortbed. Shortbeds are almost too short.
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Looks really good man. Glad to see it coming together. I just sold my motor and trans from my truck.
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Glad to see you've got a roller again :metal:
Now you've got to get that engine and trans hooked up and running. |
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