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brad2 · 05-19-2003, 11:30 PM

Since it is just suspension I thought I would put it over here. This started as a Morrison front clip but was modified for the shockwaves. This is down and look at how little negative camber it has. I'm pretty impressed.

Alexis · 05-19-2003, 11:45 PM

Man does that look sweet!

brad2 · 05-19-2003, 11:46 PM

It wasn't designed to lay frame but it gets pretty low.

ocbaud · 05-19-2003, 11:49 PM

i'm liking it

Big69C20 Toy · 05-20-2003, 11:33 AM

dang that's a tight a$$ setup. looks killer

XXL · 05-20-2003, 12:09 PM

What kind of hood hinge solution are you planning??

fast67chevy2002 · 05-20-2003, 12:19 PM

that look very good. that will look great when it is finished.

Slammed67 · 05-20-2003, 12:30 PM

Looks great! Hey, can you raise the front of the truck to ride height and take those same pictures and post them for me?? I'd like to see how it all looks rasied up.

Thanks!

brad2 · 05-20-2003, 10:28 PM

At point the hinges have not been discussed much. Steve made an initial attempt at something when the firewall was be shaved but quickly realized it wasn't what he wanted. Occasionally he mentiones it so I think he has something in mind. I am fairly sure it will come from the firewall though and will be made not bought.

This is a pic aired all the way up. I don't have pics at rideheight....sorry.

brad2 · 05-20-2003, 10:30 PM

inside view......no the fenders won't be left like that.......they will be finished

brad2 · 05-20-2003, 10:50 PM

The body is barely together and the door is literally taped on so don't pay attention to those gaps. Plus I really have to give it up to Rodney on this suspension. Morrison only makes a setup for double convoluted bags so there is more work here than meets the eye. He really did an awesome job on this. I only wish I had a good pic of the lower control arm. The mount he came up with for the shockwave is so simple and impressive. It wasn't simple to make but it sure looks simple.

brad2 · 05-20-2003, 10:56 PM

Hey I found a pic of the lower A arm. Keep in mind this was just a bare A arm to start with. The bolt is not all the way in either. One side is basically a sleve and the other has threads. The bolt was even made for this application. I really get excited about the little things like this.

CustomChevy · 05-21-2003, 12:57 PM

that looks so much like the future of my project! it's like seeing thru a time machine. i love it! i am still working on the body right now, but i got the metal for the new frame ready to go. did you use 2x4 tubing there? who bent it for you? or did you cut weld for shaping frame? hope to see more pics!

oh, on the hinges, Sachse Rod Shop has a nice design for the hood hinges. I have attached a pdf link.

http://www.sachserodshop.com/pdf/170.pdf

below is a pic of my project (73)

JHickson6 · 05-21-2003, 07:23 PM

what tire size are you running up front? Looks sweet!

brad2 · 05-21-2003, 11:39 PM

That's a 245/40/20 tire.

Custom Chevy it is a 2x4 rail that was used. It started as a Art Morrison front clip with extra long rails. The rails extended to the point of the kickup for the rear end. The back portion was built at the shop. I have seen those hinges and they are nice units. Did I see a pic of your cab and you flattened the floor under the seat?

jay-dawg · 05-21-2003, 11:52 PM

wow...i smell cover truck!!!

JHickson6 · 05-22-2003, 12:01 AM

I've got another question for you brad2, I'm not sure about the laws in Oklahoma, but in Canada a vehicle has to be inspected before it can be insured and driven. One of the main qualifications is that welding on the frame on the vehicle voids the chance of insuring the vehicle. So the question I have is what are you planning on doing with your truck when you want to drive it and are the laws different down there?

Thanks For Your Time
Jared

brad2 · 05-22-2003, 12:12 AM

Oklahoma has done away with vehicle inspections. The truck has a title so I don't think it would have been an issue here. Mostly they checked lights, tires, and glass before inspections were discontinued. I'd be screwed if I lived in Canada I guess.

JHickson6 · 05-22-2003, 10:16 AM

Damn

SCOTI · 05-22-2003, 10:48 AM

Looking very nice brad2. Each time I see your pics I reconsider using modified stock truck stuff for mII or something similar.

Do you have 2 sets of TT2's or are you swapping back-n-forth?

RACING29 · 05-23-2003, 11:18 AM

How much did you give for the frame?

CustomChevy · 05-23-2003, 10:06 PM

i've been working on the floor for rust issues, but have not dropped the floor. i have considered altering the rear cab mount locations to be even with front mounts, but that is a way off possibility.

as far as the floor goes, i still need to check the rest of the metal and see if it will be salvageable. if it's toast, i will most likely flatten it and build some custom storage drawers for use as the seat mounts.

brad2 · 05-28-2003, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCOTI
Looking very nice brad2. Each time I see your pics I reconsider using modified stock truck stuff for mII or something similar.

Do you have 2 sets of TT2's or are you swapping back-n-forth?

Just swapping them. Those were originally bought for the Jimmy but I am useing them for the 74 now. We just used the wheels and tires to mock it up. It will get some new shoes when it gets closer to being done.

brad2 · 05-28-2003, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RACING29
How much did you give for the frame?

Honestly I am not sure what the total amount for the frame is. I have been very fourtante to get lots of stuff at or below cost. A lot of work was and is being done on it at the shop and they just bill me hours for the week. It isn't broken down to what hours were spent on what part of the truck.

Crank · 05-31-2003, 11:28 AM

See, I have a question. I wanna eventually run some 22's on my '67. My question is, is there a front suspension that gets pretty good drop and also lifts pretty high. I like what they look like aired up.

But also dropped for blvd. cruisin. Thanks.
Brandon
P.S. Your Blazer is beginnin to become a one of a kind. That's hard these days... Hope mine can be original one day.

05-19-2003, 11:30 PM	#1
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	front suspension pics Since it is just suspension I thought I would put it over here. This started as a Morrison front clip but was modified for the shockwaves. This is down and look at how little negative camber it has. I'm pretty impressed. Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-19-2003, 11:46 PM	#3
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	It wasn't designed to lay frame but it gets pretty low. Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-20-2003, 11:33 AM	#5
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	dang that's a tight a$$ setup. looks killer __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-20-2003, 12:09 PM	#6
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05-20-2003, 12:30 PM	#8
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Looks great! Hey, can you raise the front of the truck to ride height and take those same pictures and post them for me?? I'd like to see how it all looks rasied up. Thanks! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-19-2003, 11:45 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Man does that look sweet!

05-19-2003, 11:49 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm liking it

05-20-2003, 12:19 PM	#7
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	that look very good. that will look great when it is finished.

05-20-2003, 10:28 PM	#9
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	At point the hinges have not been discussed much. Steve made an initial attempt at something when the firewall was be shaved but quickly realized it wasn't what he wanted. Occasionally he mentiones it so I think he has something in mind. I am fairly sure it will come from the firewall though and will be made not bought. This is a pic aired all the way up. I don't have pics at rideheight....sorry. Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-20-2003, 10:30 PM	#10
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	inside view......no the fenders won't be left like that.......they will be finished Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-20-2003, 10:50 PM	#11
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	The body is barely together and the door is literally taped on so don't pay attention to those gaps. Plus I really have to give it up to Rodney on this suspension. Morrison only makes a setup for double convoluted bags so there is more work here than meets the eye. He really did an awesome job on this. I only wish I had a good pic of the lower control arm. The mount he came up with for the shockwave is so simple and impressive. It wasn't simple to make but it sure looks simple. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-20-2003, 10:56 PM	#12
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Hey I found a pic of the lower A arm. Keep in mind this was just a bare A arm to start with. The bolt is not all the way in either. One side is basically a sleve and the other has threads. The bolt was even made for this application. I really get excited about the little things like this. Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-21-2003, 12:57 PM	#13
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	sweet! that looks so much like the future of my project! it's like seeing thru a time machine. i love it! i am still working on the body right now, but i got the metal for the new frame ready to go. did you use 2x4 tubing there? who bent it for you? or did you cut weld for shaping frame? hope to see more pics! oh, on the hinges, Sachse Rod Shop has a nice design for the hood hinges. I have attached a pdf link. http://www.sachserodshop.com/pdf/170.pdf below is a pic of my project (73) Attached Images Last edited by CustomChevy; 05-21-2003 at 10:59 PM.

05-21-2003, 07:23 PM	#14
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	what tire size are you running up front? Looks sweet! __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-21-2003, 11:39 PM	#15
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	That's a 245/40/20 tire. Custom Chevy it is a 2x4 rail that was used. It started as a Art Morrison front clip with extra long rails. The rails extended to the point of the kickup for the rear end. The back portion was built at the shop. I have seen those hinges and they are nice units. Did I see a pic of your cab and you flattened the floor under the seat? __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer



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05-21-2003, 11:52 PM	#16
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	wow...i smell cover truck!!! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

05-22-2003, 12:01 AM	#17
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	I've got another question for you brad2, I'm not sure about the laws in Oklahoma, but in Canada a vehicle has to be inspected before it can be insured and driven. One of the main qualifications is that welding on the frame on the vehicle voids the chance of insuring the vehicle. So the question I have is what are you planning on doing with your truck when you want to drive it and are the laws different down there? Thanks For Your Time Jared __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-22-2003, 12:12 AM	#18
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Oklahoma has done away with vehicle inspections. The truck has a title so I don't think it would have been an issue here. Mostly they checked lights, tires, and glass before inspections were discontinued. I'd be screwed if I lived in Canada I guess. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-22-2003, 10:16 AM	#19
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Damn __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

05-22-2003, 10:48 AM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Looking very nice brad2. Each time I see your pics I reconsider using modified stock truck stuff for mII or something similar. Do you have 2 sets of TT2's or are you swapping back-n-forth? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-22-2003 at 02:49 PM.

05-23-2003, 11:18 AM	#21
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	??? How much did you give for the frame?

05-23-2003, 10:06 PM	#22
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	i've been working on the floor for rust issues, but have not dropped the floor. i have considered altering the rear cab mount locations to be even with front mounts, but that is a way off possibility. as far as the floor goes, i still need to check the rest of the metal and see if it will be salvageable. if it's toast, i will most likely flatten it and build some custom storage drawers for use as the seat mounts.

05-31-2003, 11:28 AM	#25
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	See, I have a question. I wanna eventually run some 22's on my '67. My question is, is there a front suspension that gets pretty good drop and also lifts pretty high. I like what they look like aired up. But also dropped for blvd. cruisin. Thanks. Brandon P.S. Your Blazer is beginnin to become a one of a kind. That's hard these days... Hope mine can be original one day.

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