Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

OF COURSE...who doesnt love hood pins !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

looking forward to this build..

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Mike, you got our interest spiked on this. We can only guess at this point, but I'm sure it will be great. I'll be waiting, along with may more:metal:;)...Jim

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Let's hope this UNBELIEVABLE company sounds like "Schmorterbuilt".

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thanks for tuning in man !
LOL....trying to build a little suspense and waiting for the final word from them ! We should have the plan wrapped up at the end of next week !
Stay Tuned !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Does anyone have any pics of the rear seat in a K5 that is layed out ? I know it is going to take some serious modification but i have to run a rear seat !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

U may have to cut a hole in the top for their heads!!!......lol....jim

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

LOL...thanks Jim !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Mike, mine isn't planned to lay frame but it won't be far from it. It'll be very close to how Gringoloco's blazer sat after he installed the PB front end. With that much of a notch the seat should strattle it just about perfectly. Seems like the legs on my rear seat are about 6" tall so that would allow you to put a 6" tall hump in the bed which should allow you to add a 6 1/2"-7" tall C-notch. I don't have any pictures but that should help. Gringo may chime in also since he's actually done it and the new owner (sorry, name escapes me) can probably give you more info also.

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Of course this is contingent on an '87 bed being basically the same as a '69-'72 but I can't imagine they would be much different.

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One more thing, the padding in the rear seat is quite thick, about 6" tall. That could always be trimmed down and still be plenty confortable. Most modern car padding is only about 4" thick just more dense.

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

The rear seat in the k5 sets flat on the floor , no risers on it
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I heard some one used a rear seat out of a jeep when they laid out there blazer....not sure tho

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

from wat i seen on porterbuilds website their new stepnotch kit only needs the floor of a pickupbed raised 4 to 5 inches doesnt say if its for the square though
http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...-be-available!

i pulled this from that tread :

Originally Posted by 702wdBlazer
I'm curious on this notch as well for my 2wd Blazer and if using it would allow keeping the rear bench in the stock location or at least very close to it.

The top of the notch sits right at 5" above the top of the frame rail. I would guess that if you ran this notch and modified the brackets for the seat (basically bolted the seat to the notch cover) you would be pretty close. You will need to take some measurements to confirm, but I think it's doable.

Nate

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Amazing speed, what's next?

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Yeah, on mine the notch came in around 4" and that would have raised the stock seat an inch or so. I wasn't laying all the way out, but I like a little rake, so it worked for me.

Options would be to cut the seat down, both the bottom and top, move the seat in front of the notch, or go with an IRS. There's no easy way--part of why I ended up with the 'short' step notch.
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Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

maibe you could try some springed seat that are basicly hollow on the inside
the ones from an old vw van are like that
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/728413.jpg
, you might be able to shape that frame so it will fit the stock backrest of the blazer

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

okay I'm in :uhmk: I like squares!

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

:blz: Subbed this should be good

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That thing really cleaned up nice Mike.

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I'm in....
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cant wait to see what you come up with for it.

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im scribed!

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Thanks guys, well i got the interior pretty much gutted this week....found a little rust , couple small parts right at the very back of the tub by the gate then on each side of the riser where the floor steps up behind the front seats and then when i pulled the rubber off from around the drivers rocker a couple spots of that lip are gone so i guess i will replace the drivers rocker panel and seeing that there is no seams i am going have to look and see what you guys have found is the best way to replace these ! I also cleaned up the transmission and transfer case to put it on Craigslist

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Was there a pack of wild dogs living in there??!!

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

LOL...it looks like it ! it was NASTY ! the transmission and transfer case was in the back and of course the carpet and everything was soaked with trans fluid !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Yummy! Did you find any quarters in there? Every little bit helps :lol:

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

not one !! LOL, they must have cleaned it out !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

posted up all of the parts that are coming off on the parts board http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554613

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

I tuned in REAL late on Cloud9. It has only be 3 days since you started this and it is already 5 pages and 109 posts.

Looking forward to this one. I have always liked the Blazers.

I got a picture of a blazer interior that was laid out that reminded me of the interior in Cloud9 just a different color. When I can get it downloaded I will post it up....

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

looking forward to seeing it , thanks man !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Nice progress this weekend Mike.

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Here it is. It was a '75 ish Blazer laid out on Coys. It needed paint but was cool...
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...A3CBF3ABD8.jpg

I did not get a picture of the whole truck for some reason...

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

sweet , i need to see some more pics of what they did in the back with the seat ! Do you have any other pics ?

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It's blocked up (see pic) and moved forward for sure. I wonder how small of a notch you can get away with?

Remember the rear-facing station wagon seats?...that would be cool!

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Hey Mike, when are you going to announce who the mystery sponsor is? Either that, or I'm guessing that someone is going to do a reality show on you while you do your Blazer! I know I'd sure as heck watch!

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Plaidzilla!:lol:

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Nice score and sweet project Mike. I have a couple of ideas for you since I see you're going the different and modified look here. On the hood, the 73-80 has a more square body line in the center of it where as the 81-87 comes up to a point. You were saying you wanted to retain the cowl panel seperate from the hood. Now, when you cut the 2 hoods to do this the sheet metal won't want to line up. But, I think you could weld the 2 hoods together and get a steel cowl scoop and then use it as a seam blocker and add looks.

On the rear seat: Place the lower cusion smack on the floor even with your new floor hump. Use the top of the floor hump as half of the lower portion of the seat frame and then add a back to it. This way you might try to still keep it as low as you can without kiddos wacking their heads as much.

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lOL
Probably Friday, LOL a reality show would be great...carsalesman by day car builder by night !
great ideas !

Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy
 

Awesome Mike I'm gonna keep tabs on this build!