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right on...im running 22x12s too and a moser rear but a 4" backspace for sure let me know what you come up with...and ill be leaving the panhard alone too, I will probabably never ride high enough for it to be an issue worse case a torch and and hammer will thin it out just enough to clear if that close or just move the trailing arms in 1/2 turn on the ends....sounds like fitment problem not an issue..thanks for your help love your truck and we are the only ones with Schotts on here I think. :) lots of coin but worth they are like jewlery.

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that just gives me time to catch up.

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Hurry up with the pics
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Can't wait to see more progress on this one
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5" backspace.....The guys at Schott's are real helpful for info also..had to clear these big azz brakes.....have not mounted yet but they swear they will clear.......jim

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schott will make it happen, they are building mine. Brake caliper clearance was a concern because im using 14" sl6r and 13" sl4r wilwoods, they will pull the specs from whatever calipers/brakes your using and machine the wheel to work with your brake set up, they are all about perfection with there wheels. they are worth all the $ spent. Alot of people dont use them because they are very expensive but once you see them in person they are like a piece of jewlery. im in the wheel/tire field and they have the BEST polish ive ever seen i mean come on the polish it front to back...not many do that. plus the cover lock is awesome.

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Totally agree......most people at 5 feet can't see the "hairline" of the coverloc...I agonized over wheels....next week when it rolls out I will give my opinion if I made right choice!!....lol......jim

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Next week ????
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Man I'm not as quick as U..still trying to get the '57 out of my hair....jim

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Ok got most of side line projects out of way....my latest in pics...friend sold me 2 napa boxes ....converted this one into my new welding rig....50' of 8/3 cord to supply cabinet....a 25' 110 volt cord off of that for grinders..etc...flip lid made great backer for cord and place to hang grind stones.etc...Still have all drawers functioning ..still rolls easily .....OK Mike I owe you one for the idea..gotta come clean.....Working back on truck this week.....jim

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Classic ONE-UPPER ! Lol !! Nice welding cart !
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Well its about time.......finally rolled.......I'm tickled.....been a while.....now back in shop and install cab around the Indy 500 this weekend...pray that big azz 4l80 fits!!! .....(forget the rotisserie pieces on the ends and lack of front calipers!).......jim

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WOW! Looks good!

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Wow your frame looks great, love the rims too. I probably missed it but what are the specs on your rim & tire setup.
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Looks Amazing! Congrats and I'm sure you're excited...remember when I got my 70 back as a roller.....and it wasn't nearly as nice as this...I was stoked! :)

Especially love the shot straight on!

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and that rotisserie front piece is holding front up 3/4 "....I knew it would lay but nothing like dumping it the 1st time......20/12's rear..20/8.5 front....315-35-20 and 255-40-20 (I think that's right on front!)...there's over 4" more clearance from back of rear tire to frame bolt heads....could have wedged a 15" rear I think but I like the 12's....5" backspace .....6" lip on rear........jim

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Jim, Your chassis and wheels look like rolling art! I love it. Looking forward to cab install pics. Keep hammering.
Oh yeah, that welding cart is sweet.

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Wow , amazing !!!
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That chassis is BADAZZ !! NICE work..

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Nice work there ! Love it . :chevy:

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Lookin' good.... :)

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VERY COOL! That chassis is killer!

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Very nice build! subscribed

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That is great, can't wait to see more!

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looks great man...love the Schotts. looks great.

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could not wait till wkend......still tickled...lol.....a few issues with 4l80....more on that tomorrow ............jim

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Dude, that truck is insane.This is one top notch build.I know your pain about trying to shoe horn a 4l80e with a dropmember,without cutting the floor to bad.I working on that rite now,so I will stay tuned to your progress.Great job.

Ed

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nice work!!killer job

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man that looks great! cant wait to see some color on this thing!

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this is what I had to do temporarily to sit cab down tonight..engine and trans are at my max at 5.2* down...I already don't like that much drop....will look into it more wkend.....more worried now about that big azz u-joint behind tailshaft!!!...real easy to clearance bellhousing area and high hump still covering opening....but rear may be a little harder.......Love that crossmember shot.....jim

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looks great, chassis looks awesome, love the offset on the rear wheels, dash is cool!

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2 freakin cool ! Wow
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Looks awesome
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Very nice progress. What's the deal on the transmission interference? I thought the 4l80 would fit with a high hump? Did you drop your cab? Maybe I missed it in one of your posts?

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lookin good , the change of dash will give it a total different feel , when sitting in it :chevy:

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No the cab is on stock mounts....new ones.....with upper shims....will look more tonight...jim

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Hi .
can you tell me who the steering column is made by and also the brake booster . regards warren

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Well Jim, as posted on 67cheby build a few days ago, I finally got the chance to go over all your build today. Everything that all the guys have said about your build is echoed by me. Just a great build. I did a 67 for a friend a few yrs ago (before I knew about this site). It sure would have been a lot of help to me to have had help from this site (lot of great people and great builds). I will continue to watch and enjoy your build and learn more and more each day....Jim :metal::metal:

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I did the same and echo your thoughts on this site.....Mike has been inspiration to me as well as lots of others....I do most of my own work...with not a lot of high end tools....as do most on here....I don't fish...don't skydive...do gamble...(oh boy)......lol......Just work on my vehicles and take care of family...
More pics of clearancing high hump late tonight..........jim

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so that is the 4l80? just checking for clearance too.