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LUV2XCLR8 · 10-16-2005, 07:28 AM

Getting my skid plate and secondary crossmember back from the
Powdercoaters this coming week, my question is this, I assume I
will have to be drilling holes for the crosssmember, but is there a
measurement to go by, don't think the holes are there, my setup
did not come with this rig, any tricks or tips, thanks in advance.

Transmission is a Turbo 350, T. Case is a NP205, Pic attached

Mudder · 10-16-2005, 09:22 AM

I have a skid plate down in my garage but for the life of me I can't remember removing it from my daughters Blazer. I would have to go look to see if there are holes for it.

**special-K** · 10-16-2005, 10:35 AM

I`m thinking the holes may already be there?I guess you`ve tryed lining-up the holes already.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-16-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I`m thinking the holes may already be there?I guess you`ve tryed lining-up the holes already.

They are for the one holding up everything else K, but I don't
remember seing any for the second crossmember, I'll look.

earl87gta · 10-16-2005, 03:53 PM

Luv get it for you tomarrow for you do you need pics to go with it. I have my skid off of it write now so it will be easy to see.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-16-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by earl87gta

Luv get it for you tomarrow for you do you need pics to go with it. I have my skid off of it write now so it will be easy to see.

Earl, I think I have an idea how it goes, I'm just uncertain? where to drill
the holes for the second crossmember, thanks guys for your info so far.

earl87gta · 10-17-2005, 12:03 PM

I hope I measured what you need from the center of the last bolt in the trans cross brace to the center of the first bolt in the cross member for the skid plate is 9 ¾ the hole is 1 3/8 from the inside of the frame.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-17-2005, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

I hope I measured what you need from the center of the last bolt in the trans cross brace to the center of
the first bolt in the cross member for the skid plate is 9 ¾ the hole is 1 3/8 from the inside of the frame.

Thanks a bunch

earl87gta · 10-17-2005, 08:03 PM

Any time.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-17-2005, 09:07 PM

No holes in my frame, I guess I'll be drilling some

Davy · 10-18-2005, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

No holes in my frame, I guess I'll be drilling some

Luv,

Are there holes in the Trans crossmember for the plate? If so, you could bolt the plate in its place on both x-members and then use the frame holes in the 2nd cossmember to determine where to drill the frame.

Just a thought.

Davy

**special-K** · 10-20-2005, 07:41 AM

Hmmm....a skid-plate that will never be scratched.

j/k

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-21-2005, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Hmmm....a skid-plate that will never be scratched.

j/k

Thanks special, I needed a good laugh

Dean · 10-21-2005, 08:57 AM

Don't feel bad. My green K20 has the skid plate that will never be scratched too.....might not ever see rain again.....lol

**special-K** · 10-21-2005, 12:24 PM

When I get my CheyenneSuper restored someday,I`ll be putting the gnarliest Swampers and lockers on/in it.Probably weld some cleats on the trailer ramps,too.I`d hate to have it slip off while loading it.Are you chroming or powdercoating the tow hooks?Ever consider teflon?Make sure you spray Pam on the rocks first.You`ll be aight!

Dean · 10-21-2005, 03:02 PM

Already got the lockers and yeah my tow hooks are powdercoated......

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-21-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Already got the lockers and yeah my tow hooks are powdercoated......

My hooks are being Powdercoated this week along with the skidplate

**special-K** · 10-22-2005, 10:39 AM

Think I`ll go Teflon.And,a custom-made box for the dozen cans of Pam.

10-16-2005, 07:28 AM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Skid Plate Placement Getting my skid plate and secondary crossmember back from the Powdercoaters this coming week, my question is this, I assume I will have to be drilling holes for the crosssmember, but is there a measurement to go by, don't think the holes are there, my setup did not come with this rig, any tricks or tips, thanks in advance. Transmission is a Turbo 350, T. Case is a NP205, Pic attached Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-16-2005, 09:22 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Skid Plate Placement I have a skid plate down in my garage but for the life of me I can't remember removing it from my daughters Blazer. I would have to go look to see if there are holes for it. Last edited by Mudder; 10-16-2005 at 09:22 AM.

10-16-2005, 10:35 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Skid Plate Placement I`m thinking the holes may already be there?I guess you`ve tryed lining-up the holes already. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-16-2005, 03:53 PM	#5
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Skid Plate Placement Luv get it for you tomarrow for you do you need pics to go with it. I have my skid off of it write now so it will be easy to see. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-17-2005, 12:03 PM	#7
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Skid Plate Placement I hope I measured what you need from the center of the last bolt in the trans cross brace to the center of the first bolt in the cross member for the skid plate is 9 ¾ the hole is 1 3/8 from the inside of the frame. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-17-2005, 08:03 PM	#9
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Skid Plate Placement Any time. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-17-2005, 09:07 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Skid Plate Placement No holes in my frame, I guess I'll be drilling some __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-20-2005, 07:41 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Skid Plate Placement Hmmm....a skid-plate that will never be scratched.j/k __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-21-2005, 08:57 AM	#14
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Skid Plate Placement Don't feel bad. My green K20 has the skid plate that will never be scratched too.....might not ever see rain again.....lol

10-21-2005, 12:24 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Skid Plate Placement When I get my CheyenneSuper restored someday,I`ll be putting the gnarliest Swampers and lockers on/in it.Probably weld some cleats on the trailer ramps,too.I`d hate to have it slip off while loading it.Are you chroming or powdercoating the tow hooks?Ever consider teflon?Make sure you spray Pam on the rocks first.You`ll be aight! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-21-2005, 03:02 PM	#16
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: Skid Plate Placement Already got the lockers and yeah my tow hooks are powdercoated......

10-22-2005, 10:39 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Skid Plate Placement Think I`ll go Teflon.And,a custom-made box for the dozen cans of Pam. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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