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bagged74 · 07-02-2006, 11:09 PM

I made some progress this week. I got the notch in and built some new trailing arms for the rear. I hope to have the tub back on in a few weeks.

bouncytruck · 07-03-2006, 12:47 AM

Nice. Sure is sittin' low. What's your plan for the rear bed floor?

bagged74 · 07-03-2006, 10:04 AM

The floor will have to have a hump, but I think I can hide it under the back seat.

IGOR · 07-03-2006, 10:16 AM

That's sweet!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-03-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

I got the notch in and built some new trailing arms for the rear.

Nice, what did you build them out of

bagged74 · 07-03-2006, 10:59 AM

2x3 tubing

*72CSTC5* · 07-03-2006, 11:18 AM

Trailing arms look good, what did you do for the mounting locations to the center crossmember?

bagged74 · 07-04-2006, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Trailing arms look good, what did you do for the mounting locations to the center crossmember?

I cut the end off of the original trailing arms and welded them to the tubing and boxed them all in. I also installed some new urethane bushings.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-03-2006, 11:31 AM

Looking goood...

**N2TRUX** · 07-04-2006, 04:17 PM

Ooooh, I'm telling. You cut up a sacred 2wd chassis....

That looks good so far. Keep the progress pics coming.

krue · 07-04-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Ooooh, I'm telling. You cut up a sacred 2wd chassis....

That looks good so far. Keep the progress pics coming.

Looks good, I could never do that around here (I'd be grading the roads for everyone

).

*72CSTC5* · 07-05-2006, 06:33 PM

N2TRUX is funny but right. I am not going to cut up my 2wd chassis either so no airbags or notch for me. I have the CPP coil over rear suspension instead.

bagged74 · 07-05-2006, 07:19 PM

I went back and forth about whether to cut it up or not. I thought about getting a 4x4 chassis and converting it, or building a full tube frame, or several other options. I finally decided it was time to quit thinking and do something, so I started cutting..........because i already had everything and it was right there in the shop.

I know I probably "ruined" a highly sought after frame, but to me it was more about having it the way I wanted it. to me it is not ruined it is almost perfect.

krue · 07-05-2006, 11:44 PM

Ruined? Nothing that can't be undone later down the line.

IGOR · 07-05-2006, 11:45 PM

that is all that matters -

*72CSTC5* · 07-06-2006, 09:22 AM

I agree, just call me a "cat" but I can't do it yet. Maybe later for me.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-06-2006, 09:58 AM

Always enjoyable watching other peoples projects. So many different things are being done. Keep us posted.

07-02-2006, 11:09 PM	#1
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	progress I made some progress this week. I got the notch in and built some new trailing arms for the rear. I hope to have the tub back on in a few weeks. Attached Images

07-03-2006, 12:47 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: progress Nice. Sure is sittin' low. What's your plan for the rear bed floor? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-03-2006, 10:04 AM	#3
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: progress The floor will have to have a hump, but I think I can hide it under the back seat.

07-03-2006, 10:16 AM	#4
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: progress That's sweet! __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

07-03-2006, 10:59 AM	#6
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: progress 2x3 tubing

07-03-2006, 11:18 AM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: progress Trailing arms look good, what did you do for the mounting locations to the center crossmember?

07-03-2006, 11:31 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: progress Looking goood... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-04-2006, 04:17 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: progress Ooooh, I'm telling. You cut up a sacred 2wd chassis.... That looks good so far. Keep the progress pics coming. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-05-2006, 06:33 PM	#12
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: progress N2TRUX is funny but right. I am not going to cut up my 2wd chassis either so no airbags or notch for me. I have the CPP coil over rear suspension instead.

07-05-2006, 07:19 PM	#13
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: progress I went back and forth about whether to cut it up or not. I thought about getting a 4x4 chassis and converting it, or building a full tube frame, or several other options. I finally decided it was time to quit thinking and do something, so I started cutting..........because i already had everything and it was right there in the shop. I know I probably "ruined" a highly sought after frame, but to me it was more about having it the way I wanted it. to me it is not ruined it is almost perfect.

07-05-2006, 11:44 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: progress Ruined? Nothing that can't be undone later down the line. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-05-2006, 11:45 PM	#15
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: progress that is all that matters - __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/

07-06-2006, 09:22 AM	#16
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: progress I agree, just call me a "cat" but I can't do it yet. Maybe later for me.

07-06-2006, 09:58 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: progress Always enjoyable watching other peoples projects. So many different things are being done. Keep us posted. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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