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phantom dually · 02-11-2005, 11:17 PM

Will be picking up new project truck in the morning SAT. the 12th. Meeting board member REV halfway in Murfreesboro TN. Truck is SWB stepside!! I cant wait!!

**N2TRUX** · 02-12-2005, 12:30 AM

And your plans are??????

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-12-2005, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

And your plans are??????

YOU LEFT US HANGING

phantom dually · 02-12-2005, 08:39 AM

Well thats kinda undetermined. Repaint black, smooth front bumper, 5/7 lower, 496 BBC with manual TKO-600 tranny. rear 4 link w/coilovers. Thats about as far as Ive got into the thinking process. I know I also will be putting a 245/40/20 in the front and atleast a 295/40/20 in the rear. May have to do a mini tub in the rear to get a wider tire. Also a 12 bolt or 9" rear will replace the current 10 bolt!! CHANGE THE GRILLE!! Is that enough for starters??

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-12-2005, 08:56 AM

I GUESS SO

784X4GUY · 02-12-2005, 11:20 AM

Congrats, I like that year of truck. Good luck with it...Later..Mike

phantom dually · 02-12-2005, 07:30 PM

Picked up truck today!! I will post a few pics later!!

phantom dually · 02-16-2005, 11:38 PM

I want to put a stout rearend under this truck to hold the 496 BBC power. Also want to use a 4 link or ladder bar w/ coilover setup. ANY SUGGESTIONS??

Brainchild · 02-17-2005, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

I want to put a stout rearend under this truck to hold the 496 BBC power. Also want to use a 4 link or ladder bar w/ coilover setup. ANY SUGGESTIONS??

If you're gonna mini tub it,and swap the rears,I would do a 4 link.No sense in going half way

cableguy0 · 02-17-2005, 06:23 AM

you would be best off to just balf half the truck and use a ford 9 inch housing

crews · 02-17-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

I want to put a stout rearend under this truck to hold the 496 BBC power. Also want to use a 4 link or ladder bar w/ coilover setup. ANY SUGGESTIONS??

Ford 9"....can't beat 'em for durability plus they are pretty easy to change out the 3rd member when you want to go out for a little match racing.

*1FaastC10* · 02-17-2005, 12:54 AM

cool! EFI on the 496?

phantom dually · 02-20-2005, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

cool! EFI on the 496?

Yeah that will be the plan. I like the edelbrock setup but wow $$$$. I already have a victor jr intake and a modified 850 DP holley that I will use to get it going.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-17-2005, 03:08 AM

Dam, that is a nice truck! What you got planned is going to turn it into a very Bad Ass ride. Post up some more pics if you get a chance.
-Later

phantom dually · 02-20-2005, 01:46 AM

was thinking about a Dana 60 unit. I want to retain the bed without cutting into it but also lower the stance of the truck in the rear about 7" or so. The ladder bar setup from competition engineering looks to be pretty nice. What rear is easier and more cost effective to use or get. Dana 60 or ford 9"??

crews · 03-01-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

was thinking about a Dana 60 unit. I want to retain the bed without cutting into it but also lower the stance of the truck in the rear about 7" or so. The ladder bar setup from competition engineering looks to be pretty nice. What rear is easier and more cost effective to use or get. Dana 60 or ford 9"??

Ford 9" is much more cost effective IMHO. Lots of them available and plenty of gear choices...plus you can have multiple carriers to change out whenever you are in the mood for something different.

phantom dually · 03-01-2005, 11:14 PM

Update just got a set of DJM 2" drop spindles. Ordered a set of Belltech 3" front coil springs and a set of DOESTECH nitro slammers. Also ordered a complete front end rebuild kit with all Polygraphite bushings from PST. Looks like I have some work ahead of me. I talked to the guy who is going to set up my rear ladder bar setup and he said to get the front where I wanted it to sit. SO here I go again. I really think this project will be a little more focused than my 83 project. There are so many more aftermarket parts available for the 88-98 that are proven to work. IMO.

phantom dually · 03-02-2005, 01:06 AM

Yeah I think the ford 9" will be my choice. Alot easier to find than a darn D60.

Blue_71 · 03-02-2005, 01:13 AM

if you really wanna go all out i have a shortened ford 9" shell

R 78 PROJECT · 03-02-2005, 01:48 AM

I've had 2,a 88 and a 97 short steps these trucks are awesome and easy to trick-out and motor swaps a breeze........good luck

phantom dually · 03-02-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_71

if you really wanna go all out i have a shortened ford 9" shell

HOW short are we talkin and how about $$

phantom dually · 04-13-2005, 11:40 PM

A little progress. Got the back tore down and the front end. Setting up ladder bars and coilovers hopefully this weekend as well as the DANA60 rear.

Russell · 04-14-2005, 12:21 AM

Man thats a skinny frame, lol

thisolechevy · 04-14-2005, 12:32 AM

looking great, keep up the good work and of course the pics.
Brad

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-14-2005, 01:08 AM

Looks good so far, and yeah that looks like a skinny frame. Post up any more progress pics if you get a chance.
-Later

02-11-2005, 11:17 PM	#1
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	New Project truck!! Will be picking up new project truck in the morning SAT. the 12th. Meeting board member REV halfway in Murfreesboro TN. Truck is SWB stepside!! I cant wait!! Attached Images __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448 Last edited by phantom dually; 06-12-2006 at 07:30 PM.

02-12-2005, 12:30 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	And your plans are?????? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-12-2005, 08:39 AM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Well thats kinda undetermined. Repaint black, smooth front bumper, 5/7 lower, 496 BBC with manual TKO-600 tranny. rear 4 link w/coilovers. Thats about as far as Ive got into the thinking process. I know I also will be putting a 245/40/20 in the front and atleast a 295/40/20 in the rear. May have to do a mini tub in the rear to get a wider tire. Also a 12 bolt or 9" rear will replace the current 10 bolt!! CHANGE THE GRILLE!! Is that enough for starters?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-12-2005, 08:56 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	I GUESS SO __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-12-2005, 11:20 AM	#6
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Congrats, I like that year of truck. Good luck with it...Later..Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

02-12-2005, 07:30 PM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Picked up truck today!! I will post a few pics later!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-16-2005, 11:38 PM	#8
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I want to put a stout rearend under this truck to hold the 496 BBC power. Also want to use a 4 link or ladder bar w/ coilover setup. ANY SUGGESTIONS?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-17-2005, 06:23 AM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	you would be best off to just balf half the truck and use a ford 9 inch housing __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-17-2005, 12:54 AM	#12
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	cool! EFI on the 496?

02-17-2005, 03:08 AM	#14
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Dam, that is a nice truck! What you got planned is going to turn it into a very Bad Ass ride. Post up some more pics if you get a chance. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-20-2005, 01:46 AM	#15
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	was thinking about a Dana 60 unit. I want to retain the bed without cutting into it but also lower the stance of the truck in the rear about 7" or so. The ladder bar setup from competition engineering looks to be pretty nice. What rear is easier and more cost effective to use or get. Dana 60 or ford 9"?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-01-2005, 11:14 PM	#17
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Update just got a set of DJM 2" drop spindles. Ordered a set of Belltech 3" front coil springs and a set of DOESTECH nitro slammers. Also ordered a complete front end rebuild kit with all Polygraphite bushings from PST. Looks like I have some work ahead of me. I talked to the guy who is going to set up my rear ladder bar setup and he said to get the front where I wanted it to sit. SO here I go again. I really think this project will be a little more focused than my 83 project. There are so many more aftermarket parts available for the 88-98 that are proven to work. IMO. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448 Last edited by phantom dually; 11-07-2005 at 10:44 PM.

03-02-2005, 01:06 AM	#18
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Yeah I think the ford 9" will be my choice. Alot easier to find than a darn D60. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-02-2005, 01:48 AM	#20
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	I've had 2,a 88 and a 97 short steps these trucks are awesome and easy to trick-out and motor swaps a breeze........good luck __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

04-13-2005, 11:40 PM	#22
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	A little progress. Got the back tore down and the front end. Setting up ladder bars and coilovers hopefully this weekend as well as the DANA60 rear. Attached Images __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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04-14-2005, 12:21 AM	#23
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Man thats a skinny frame, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-14-2005, 12:32 AM	#24
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	looking great, keep up the good work and of course the pics. Brad __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

04-14-2005, 01:08 AM	#25
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Looks good so far, and yeah that looks like a skinny frame. Post up any more progress pics if you get a chance. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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