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-   -   Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=554172)

aggie91 01-11-2013 11:23 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5810194)
on another note, i am looking at hood hinge plans and i am considering just modifying the factory cowl mounted part and welding the top of the earlier style hinge to this one to make it bolt to the early hood ? I think that should work and i also think that this would be a pretty simple way to solve the earlier truck hood hinge problem , couldnt you just cut this hole in the early cowl for this hinge to sink into and bolt it on ? (with some reinforcement ?)
I like this idea. I think that area of the cowl is similar enough that you could adapt the later hinge to the earlier cowl without much trouble.

Just for my info, do your tubs have to be modified to clear the hinges bolted to the fender of the earlier squares (73-80)?

67cheby 01-11-2013 11:28 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 5810330)
I like this idea. I think that area of the cowl is similar enough that you could adapt the later hinge to the earlier cowl without much trouble.

Just for my info, do your tubs have to be modified to clear the hinges bolted to the fender of the earlier squares (73-80)?
yes they would have to have a pocket built into them to clear the factory hinges

jlsanborn 01-11-2013 11:52 AM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Yup, I'd call that solid advice! You guys are kicking tail on this project :metal:

N2TRUX 01-11-2013 12:21 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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I don't have any pics to offer on the rear suspension, but my 82 Blazer was set to run the frame 3/4" off the ground. Our calculations indicated we could do this with a mild notch that would only raise the rear floor 3". We would have been able to run the stock rear seat and still lay out on 22's.

Note that these pics show the rear with a mild C-notch. The project was sold before the rear was finished.

67cheby 01-11-2013 12:27 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Hmmmm.....dang am i that much off ? How much did you take off the bottom of the frame ?

LEEVON 01-11-2013 12:32 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Hey Mike, how about a Cloud9 cameo at the SW MO board meetin March?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post5810458

67cheby 01-11-2013 12:33 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
I must be getting the cart way ahead of the horse....After everyones advice i think i will do the Stock Floor Body drop part of the frame rails and get that actually done so i can lay it out and then go from there and see what i need to do next....maybe make me a set of 30 inch plywood wheels to bolt on my rear end also, to mock up the real height !

67cheby 01-11-2013 12:36 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by LEEVON (Post 5810463)
Hey Mike, how about a Cloud9 cameo at the SW MO board meetin March?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post5810458
i will have to check i think Goodguys or Kicker Show one is in March i will have to see, sounds like fun !

N2TRUX 01-11-2013 01:06 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5810454)
Hmmmm.....dang am i that much off ? How much did you take off the bottom of the frame ?
None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.

DrppdBlazr 01-11-2013 01:26 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Love the quick work on this..always something new almost everyday lol. I really hope the hood hinge idea works...if so im totally doing it lol. Are you keeping all the stock blazer seats in this project?

67cheby 01-11-2013 01:56 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 5810510)
None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.
The stock rails hang down 2 3/4 inches past my pinchweld in front of the rear wheels , and i want to be able to lay the pinch welds , maybe that is where my difference is coming from ? part of it anyway .

67cheby 01-11-2013 01:58 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 5810510)
None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrppdBlazr (Post 5810532)
Love the quick work on this..always something new almost everyday lol. I really hope the hood hinge idea works...if so im totally doing it lol. Are you keeping all the stock blazer seats in this project?
Well stay tuned we will see if they do , I think they will, i also have a unique cool idea i will be doing with the back of the hood and cowl panel also ! I dont know what to do on the seats , i cant make up my mind, i thought about just shortening the backs of the stock ones ???

DrppdBlazr 01-11-2013 02:10 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Nice, ill be looking forward to seeing what you do with hood/cowl. Chopping the stocks would be nice.. Only thing i hate is that theres no armrest but i guess we got one on the doors. I love the stock plaid look, i think imma roll with stock and keep the plaid look but not in a stock color. Im sure its been said in the thread already but i dont feel like reading all day...what engine/trans you running?

67cheby 01-11-2013 02:34 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
We are looking for a great deal on a 5.3 and 4l60e, with 60-80k miles, not in a hurry just trying to find that "Great Deal" !

jasonhall 01-11-2013 03:10 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5810477)
i will have to check i think Goodguys or Kicker Show one is in March i will have to see, sounds like fun !
April 6th and 7th is kicker bash ..
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67cheby 01-11-2013 03:22 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
SWEET, i finally get to bring a vehicle !

C10_ustacould 01-11-2013 05:10 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5810626)
We are looking for a great deal on a 5.3 and 4l60e, with 60-80k miles, not in a hurry just trying to find that "Great Deal" !
Get with Hart_Rod, he has a 5.3/4l60e out of an SSR with around 23K miles. Not sure if it is in ur price point but I think it it a great deal.
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67cheby 01-11-2013 05:11 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
I think he sold it already but i will check !

C10_ustacould 01-11-2013 05:18 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
It's not a done deal, give him a shout.
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67cheby 01-11-2013 05:18 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
cool thanks man

jtp67-72 01-11-2013 06:02 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Did u look at chromaholic's 77 with the modified chevelle billet hinges?? Another "Sponser" maybe (ring brothers)!!!............watchin and workin on these damn camaro handles.....lol..............jim

C10_ustacould 01-11-2013 06:06 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
No worries, I'm here to help!

Scottshotrods 01-11-2013 07:01 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
All parts will be at your house next week sometime

Justin

truckzilla 01-11-2013 07:10 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
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Originally Posted by Scottshotrods (Post 5811117)
All parts will be at your house next week somtime

Justin
Now how do I get that shipment redirected to my house?

DaveFlisK5 01-11-2013 07:28 PM
Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Hey Mike, do u update facebook or this forum first with new pictures?


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