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jkeating1 02-25-2013 10:50 AM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
You'll have plenty of turning room in the front if you know somewhere to get some big inner fenders. :lol:
jk

67cheby 02-25-2013 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jkeating1 (Post 5911340)
You'll have plenty of turning room in the front if you know somewhere to get some big inner fenders. :lol:
jk

LOL, i have the inner fender part handled (i got my wife to sponsor them) ....just dont want to hit the outer fender !

67cheby 02-25-2013 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn (Post 5909812)
I bet Wifey would dig an integrated double DIN touch-screen navi unit tho! Blend the new with the old? Already doing that with the digital gauges. I don't think it'd be a big deal to have a digital head unit in plain sight if you built it in right.

that might be how it ends up ...this is for her so i am going to have to add all the fun stuff...cup holders, center console big enough to put her gigantic purses in and all that jazz ! LOL

Rusbuilt 02-25-2013 11:48 AM

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Looking good Mike! How will your drive line look? I guess you will have a huge tunnel for the driveshaft?

67cheby 02-25-2013 12:48 PM

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i really dont think i will have to tunnel it at all for the driveline...we will see though !

watahyahknow 02-25-2013 01:18 PM

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whell if you put in the big center consolle you dont realy have to worry about making the tunnel look nice you basicly can make it boxshaped wish woukld make creating and fitting it to the floor a lot eazier , it will all dissapear under the cupholders and the big space for the handbag

i seen someone use the bucket of a wheelbarrow to build am new resessed firewall around a engine that was set back in the frame , the reason he had for it is that it allready has all the compound curves in it and he just needed to cut and shut it where he needed to change the height and width of the whole thing and weld it in the hole , looked like a ton of work done to the sheetmetal but was less work than doing it from scratch

67cheby 02-25-2013 01:21 PM

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LOL, yes i have seen that done also and it doesnt look too bad if they do it right !

fastcam1 02-25-2013 01:37 PM

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That frame is coming along nicely!!!! I can't wait to see the body laid out, Keep up the progress
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motornut 02-25-2013 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5911324)
I cant wait to start playing with the dash , no telling what we can come up with !

Here is a little frame progress ! The 4 link stuff is just setting there, i am thinking that i am going to set it up for ride height to be 4 inches off the ground , any thoughts or concerns ? With me not being as familiar with the the squares as much will i have plenty of turning room in the front to drive it at that height ? or should i make ride height 5 or 6 inches ?

Awesome fab work!
cool to read/see the process come along,and quick

oldman3 02-25-2013 02:35 PM

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Looking good Mike, keep rolling along...Jim

superflysteiny 02-26-2013 01:47 PM

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Looks so good mike great job

longbed67 02-27-2013 12:00 PM

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She's looking real good Mike! on the DVD/NAV/Radio touch screen, you could even incorporate a metal plate over the end of the flip out the screen so it looked like a radio delete plate or a ash tray giving the classic look when it is put away, but touch a button and it flips out, with all the modern equipment.

jkeating1 02-27-2013 12:33 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Man---that dash is gettin' some input! Aside from the variety of ideas, looks like you hit a winner on the choice. I'm really anxious to see what 'da man does with it!

NewType72 02-27-2013 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by longbed67 (Post 5916285)
She's looking real good Mike! on the DVD/NAV/Radio touch screen, you could even incorporate a metal plate over the end of the flip out the screen so it looked like a radio delete plate or a ash tray giving the classic look when it is put away, but touch a button and it flips out, with all the modern equipment.

That's an awesome idea I love that kind of thinking
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67cheby 02-27-2013 12:53 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
i cant wait to get it, and see what kind of cool stuff we can come up with !

68Timber 02-27-2013 01:34 PM

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Did Dakota Digital ever come out with analog gauges for the 60-66 dash?

watahyahknow 02-27-2013 02:11 PM

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there was a flip up screen mod on here a while back that used the astray to hide the screen , you could use an amp and hook it up to a good mobile phone or tablet that way you have the navigation mp3 and 4 player and a lot of other stuff if youre willing to download the apps for it you could do the same trick with the astray but only use it to hide the mountingbracket and cable

longbed67 02-27-2013 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 5916529)
there was a flip up screen mod on here a while back that used the astray to hide the screen , you could use an amp and hook it up to a good mobile phone or tablet that way you have the navigation mp3 and 4 player and a lot of other stuff if youre willing to download the apps for it you could do the same trick with the astray but only use it to hide the mountingbracket and cable

This is what I am doing with the touch screen that will control my air suspension, and boost/meth injection levels. Which is why I suggested it for him, its a simple concept that looks clean and it works!;)

67cheby 02-28-2013 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER (Post 5916449)
Did Dakota Digital ever come out with analog gauges for the 60-66 dash?

yes but i am not sure if i like them as good as one of their universal sets ! I think i am going to steal several of these ideas !

67cheby 02-28-2013 10:22 AM

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i am kinda digging this setup ? I need to get some measurements on it to see if it would fill the guage area nicely ?

C10_ustacould 02-28-2013 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5918389)
i am kinda digging this setup ? I need to get some measurements on it to see if it would fill the guage area nicely ?

That is clean!

fastcam1 02-28-2013 10:38 AM

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We need more frame pics :)
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68Timber 02-28-2013 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5918389)
i am kinda digging this setup ? I need to get some measurements on it to see if it would fill the guage area nicely ?

Yep, something like that and not Autometer gauges in a "custom" gauge panel. No offense meant to anyone else.

67cheby 02-28-2013 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS (Post 5918402)
That is clean!

i love it
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Originally Posted by fastcam1 (Post 5918421)
We need more frame pics :)
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going to work on it tonight
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Originally Posted by BRUISER (Post 5918472)
Yep, something like that and not Autometer gauges in a "custom" gauge panel. No offense meant to anyone else.

yes, i am looking for a more factory looking guage setup but still custom

67cheby 02-28-2013 04:17 PM

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I have been talking to Budnik today, what do you guys think of the Muroc IIII , With polished lips and ribs and ceramic coated gray pockets ?

Rusbuilt 02-28-2013 04:22 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
I say sweet!!! Those look awesome!

Bennett68C10 02-28-2013 04:57 PM

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They are pretty sweet, I like them
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NewType72 02-28-2013 05:22 PM

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Those look great Mike
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LEEVON 02-28-2013 05:24 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Nice, like salt flats with more detail. Do they come in 24k? :haha: Don't punch me please! :m3: :sexy:

67cheby 02-28-2013 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt (Post 5919020)
I say sweet!!! Those look awesome!

thanks man
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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L (Post 5919087)
They are pretty sweet, I like them
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me too
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Originally Posted by NewType72 (Post 5919118)
Those look great Mike
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thank you
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Originally Posted by LEEVON (Post 5919121)
Nice, like salt flats with more detail. Do they come in 24k...

yes they are....as for the 24 i dont know i was just looking at 22's so i didnt pay attention

LEEVON 02-28-2013 05:28 PM

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I meant 24 carat gold baby!

67cheby 02-28-2013 05:29 PM

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LMAO.........i didnt catch that !! i will see if i can get them plated !

68Timber 02-28-2013 06:18 PM

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Those are great!

aggie91 02-28-2013 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 5919010)
I have been talking to Budnik today, what do you guys think of the Muroc IIII , With polished lips and ribs and ceramic coated gray pockets ?

I like the wheels. Not sure about the gray in the pockets. The color there would depend on what your paint colors are going to be.

jkeating1 02-28-2013 07:26 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Perfect! But shouldnt you be askin the boss?

oldman3 02-28-2013 07:29 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
Nice wheels, what color gray for insert???...Jim

tvblazer78 02-28-2013 07:38 PM

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Gray is cool, what about gold centers? what color is the blazer going to be?

watahyahknow 02-28-2013 07:53 PM

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i like them they look a little like those ford racecarrims http://assets.speedtv.com/images/art...img_large1.jpg
but there flatter near the wheelnuts wish makes them look a lot better

Zoomin 02-28-2013 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 5919209)
I like the wheels. Not sure about the gray in the pockets. The color there would depend on what your paint colors are going to be.

I fall in this camp. Like the style though.

watahyahknow 02-28-2013 08:44 PM

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 
i think he could fill in parts in paint the same as the cars colour , not sur wish parts to use though , it might change the total look of the rim or make it look like it belongs on a clownscar
maibe two shades of grey or grey black


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