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grnddwn · 12-03-2004, 05:43 PM

Just wanted to show you our new shop truck. Not me in pic

Bagd72Chevy · 12-04-2004, 01:56 PM

thats awesome

**lolife99** · 12-04-2004, 08:12 PM

Grnddwn,...cool pics! Any details on the front suspension? Also,... how about some current pics of your Blazer?!?

grnddwn · 12-07-2004, 05:34 PM

No new blazer pics yet

BK · 12-10-2004, 02:39 AM

i agree, bad ass truck, more front suspension pics. also, am i the only one that looks like there isnt much room for travel in the trailing arm crossmember's driveshaft loop?

smokekiki · 12-10-2004, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DroppedChoppedPanel

i agree, bad ass truck, more front suspension pics. also, am i the only one that looks like there isnt much room for travel in the trailing arm crossmember's driveshaft loop?

Looks like a pretty big hole to me.

grnddwn · 12-10-2004, 10:53 AM

Actually its has way more room than it needs. Truck has a two piece driveshaft.

BK · 12-10-2004, 12:28 PM

ok, that makes sense. I was just comparing it to stock loops and my loop on my ECE trailing arm crossmember. 2-piece... that explains it.

PRUNEDA · 12-10-2004, 03:01 PM

grnddwn · 12-14-2004, 07:54 PM

Hoods on

luckydog · 12-14-2004, 08:06 PM

How bad is that notch gonna mess up your bed? I was thinking of raising my floor about 3 in., because I still want to be able to use it, and don't want a huge bridge in the way.

grnddwn · 12-14-2004, 08:13 PM

I don't know yet I'll let you know as soon as the beds on. Maybe by the weekend.

BK · 12-15-2004, 03:32 AM

i was wondering how much of a Z that is and did you just put 3 joints and a heim in your steering shaft or what? im thinkin like 3" but not sure

gunnersm8 · 12-15-2004, 06:12 PM

ok, im thinking about this frame Z-ing, heres my questions... i understand the concept and how it works, what needs to be changed though? i dont see any geometry issues, is this correct? i guess what im asking is if i throw a 4-6 drop on my 69, but i want the front lower than that, can i put a 2-3 inch z in the front end and be done with it or does this entail other things, like susp geometry, clearance issues with the susp? i dont want to bag it, for no reason other than i dont want to, but i want that amount of drop.

lost wages · 12-15-2004, 06:12 PM

ok we need pics and details on the hood.

bagged72blaz · 12-15-2004, 06:45 PM

Does the hood tilting forward make the engine eazier to work on?

DroppedChoppedPanel

You have the new ECE crossmember? When does it become nessasary to install it? How low.

grnddwn · 12-15-2004, 06:56 PM

As soon as we finish the hood hinge I'll take some detailed pics for you guys. We are considering developing a kit for it. The hood springs are going to have to be heavier. The truck has a 2" Z and a 1.25 crossmember drop (which we do sell). The outside diameter on the tires is about 30" and the truck is hanging below the carts it is on. If you go much more than 2" you may have some radiator issues. We are just finishing up the back end I'll post some pics tomorrow.

SCOTI · 12-15-2004, 07:49 PM

Gets some pics of the steering shaft clearance solution when you have the camera out

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grnddwn · 12-15-2004, 08:10 PM

Bumpers on

**N2TRUX** · 12-15-2004, 08:40 PM

Killer! So with all the drop combined your laying rockers. What hits the ground first now, the body or the frame? Give us as much detail as you can along the way.

Looks like the hood is going to need a bit of filler.... :p

BK · 12-15-2004, 10:02 PM

hey, lets see some steering shaft pics... also, i got the ece auto tranny x-member, and i was thinking if i flipped it over, and turned the mount upside down, and sunk it into the crossmember a little bit, would that work for a 4" z???
bagged72blaz - I got it because it has the raised driveshaft loop(flat with the frame) so it wont drag, and it has holes to run 3" exhaust through. I plan to lay flat rocker or frame, and dont want things in my way.

smokekiki · 12-16-2004, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gunnersm8

ok, im thinking about this frame Z-ing, heres my questions... i understand the concept and how it works, what needs to be changed though? i dont see any geometry issues, is this correct? i guess what im asking is if i throw a 4-6 drop on my 69, but i want the front lower than that, can i put a 2-3 inch z in the front end and be done with it or does this entail other things, like susp geometry, clearance issues with the susp? i dont want to bag it, for no reason other than i dont want to, but i want that amount of drop.

The reason for the bags is to get it that low with a z,and then lift it up a couple inches so You can drive it.With a 2.5" spindle 2" springs,and Z'n the frame,Yoo would be to low to drive around here without bags.

grnddwn · 12-16-2004, 11:05 AM

We're notching the upper control arm for clearence works pretty good just need to do some re-enforcing I'll put up some pics when its done. The frame hits about a 32nd of an inch before the rocker. The hood looks alot worse than it really is we need to wash it.

grnddwn · 12-16-2004, 11:08 AM

We put the truck spring on the new hinges now it pops right open when you hit the latch.

gunnersm8 · 12-18-2004, 05:01 PM

word, i guess bags it must be. thanks

12-03-2004, 05:43 PM	#1
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12-04-2004, 08:12 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Grnddwn,...cool pics! Any details on the front suspension? Also,... how about some current pics of your Blazer?!? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-07-2004, 05:34 PM	#4
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	No new blazer pics yet Attached Images

12-14-2004, 07:54 PM	#10
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Hoods on Attached Images

12-14-2004, 08:06 PM	#11
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	How bad is that notch gonna mess up your bed? I was thinking of raising my floor about 3 in., because I still want to be able to use it, and don't want a huge bridge in the way. __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

12-04-2004, 01:56 PM	#2
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	thats awesome

12-10-2004, 02:39 AM	#5
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	i agree, bad ass truck, more front suspension pics. also, am i the only one that looks like there isnt much room for travel in the trailing arm crossmember's driveshaft loop?

12-10-2004, 10:53 AM	#7
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Actually its has way more room than it needs. Truck has a two piece driveshaft.

12-10-2004, 12:28 PM	#8
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	ok, that makes sense. I was just comparing it to stock loops and my loop on my ECE trailing arm crossmember. 2-piece... that explains it.

12-10-2004, 03:01 PM	#9
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12-14-2004, 08:13 PM	#12
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	I don't know yet I'll let you know as soon as the beds on. Maybe by the weekend.

12-15-2004, 03:32 AM	#13
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	i was wondering how much of a Z that is and did you just put 3 joints and a heim in your steering shaft or what? im thinkin like 3" but not sure

12-15-2004, 06:12 PM	#14
gunnersm8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: virginia beach va Posts: 87	ok, im thinking about this frame Z-ing, heres my questions... i understand the concept and how it works, what needs to be changed though? i dont see any geometry issues, is this correct? i guess what im asking is if i throw a 4-6 drop on my 69, but i want the front lower than that, can i put a 2-3 inch z in the front end and be done with it or does this entail other things, like susp geometry, clearance issues with the susp? i dont want to bag it, for no reason other than i dont want to, but i want that amount of drop.

12-15-2004, 06:12 PM	#15
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	ok we need pics and details on the hood.

12-15-2004, 06:45 PM	#16
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12-15-2004, 06:56 PM	#17
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	As soon as we finish the hood hinge I'll take some detailed pics for you guys. We are considering developing a kit for it. The hood springs are going to have to be heavier. The truck has a 2" Z and a 1.25 crossmember drop (which we do sell). The outside diameter on the tires is about 30" and the truck is hanging below the carts it is on. If you go much more than 2" you may have some radiator issues. We are just finishing up the back end I'll post some pics tomorrow.

12-15-2004, 07:49 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Gets some pics of the steering shaft clearance solution when you have the camera out . __________________ 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.*

12-15-2004, 08:10 PM	#19
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Bumpers on Attached Images

12-15-2004, 08:40 PM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Killer! So with all the drop combined your laying rockers. What hits the ground first now, the body or the frame? Give us as much detail as you can along the way. Looks like the hood is going to need a bit of filler.... :p __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-15-2004, 10:02 PM	#21
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	hey, lets see some steering shaft pics... also, i got the ece auto tranny x-member, and i was thinking if i flipped it over, and turned the mount upside down, and sunk it into the crossmember a little bit, would that work for a 4" z??? bagged72blaz - I got it because it has the raised driveshaft loop(flat with the frame) so it wont drag, and it has holes to run 3" exhaust through. I plan to lay flat rocker or frame, and dont want things in my way.

12-16-2004, 11:05 AM	#23
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	We're notching the upper control arm for clearence works pretty good just need to do some re-enforcing I'll put up some pics when its done. The frame hits about a 32nd of an inch before the rocker. The hood looks alot worse than it really is we need to wash it.

12-16-2004, 11:08 AM	#24
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	We put the truck spring on the new hinges now it pops right open when you hit the latch.

12-18-2004, 05:01 PM	#25
gunnersm8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: virginia beach va Posts: 87	word, i guess bags it must be. thanks

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