tubbed 77
 

Hi all !!! finally got a title for my 77 :) :)

need a lot of help :) been into boats for the past 20yrs :) but have always wanted a sq :) just got me a 77 stepside and need a TON of help LOL ..

looking to build a pro street truck :) plans

drop bed 3in level with truck cab
move springs inside frame
tubbed for 18in tires
TT ls 5.3 or 6.0 ,,,,,,, OR 540cid ????
trans ?????????????????
shortend 9" ....springs or 4 link ?????

tires 29 x 18.5

will be used for car/truck meets and to tow my jet boat :)

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lets see some pics of tubbed step side :D

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got some stuff done :)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psscnzckcq.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psnzcgfikt.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psydtpyw0z.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...pstbvm2kd8.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psyyk5krhv.jpg

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Looks like you have a good start. For that much power and tire I would rather do a 4 link with coilovers but the leaf spring with caltracs can probably give you what you need.

I vote for the turbo LS with a 4l80e.

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I picked up a 2007 burb with a 6.0 and 4l80e so that's going to be the hart :)
also picked up a set of weld pro star with new tires 33x19.5x15 and matching front pro sportsman
leaving bed stock height
I don't plan on racing it, more drive to car shows, sunday drives and towing my boat :) to boat events

at this point going springs and maybe down the road do a 4 link

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almost ready for some paint :hot:
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psk6sr0mhd.jpg

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Nice. Did you sandblast it?

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yep.... 700lbs of sand

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You're not messing around. The frame looks really clean. BTW, I like the inset shelves on the outside of the stairway wall. Very architectural. Nice shop.

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Thanks...
I really like them too, no shelf to walk around or hit your head

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got a little more done :) hope yo upload pics soon

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got donor motor/trans out and on the floor

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...pscq6pnur3.jpg

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mocking up for rear size


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psbpdowlz2.jpg

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got motor mocked up

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psw94omdxy.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...psm2lznkn7.jpg

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That's going to be a fun truck. :)