Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy

[aggie91]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

on another note, i am looking at hood hinge plans and i am considering just modifying the factory cowl mounted part and welding the top of the earlier style hinge to this one to make it bolt to the early hood ? I think that should work and i also think that this would be a pretty simple way to solve the earlier truck hood hinge problem , couldnt you just cut this hole in the early cowl for this hinge to sink into and bolt it on ? (with some reinforcement ?)

I like this idea. I think that area of the cowl is similar enough that you could adapt the later hinge to the earlier cowl without much trouble.

Just for my info, do your tubs have to be modified to clear the hinges bolted to the fender of the earlier squares (73-80)?

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by aggie91

I like this idea. I think that area of the cowl is similar enough that you could adapt the later hinge to the earlier cowl without much trouble.

Just for my info, do your tubs have to be modified to clear the hinges bolted to the fender of the earlier squares (73-80)?

yes they would have to have a pocket built into them to clear the factory hinges

[jlsanborn]

Yup, I'd call that solid advice! You guys are kicking tail on this project

[N2TRUX]

I don't have any pics to offer on the rear suspension, but my 82 Blazer was set to run the frame 3/4" off the ground. Our calculations indicated we could do this with a mild notch that would only raise the rear floor 3". We would have been able to run the stock rear seat and still lay out on 22's.

Note that these pics show the rear with a mild C-notch. The project was sold before the rear was finished.

[67cheby]

Hmmmm.....dang am i that much off ? How much did you take off the bottom of the frame ?

[LEEVON]

Hey Mike, how about a Cloud9 cameo at the SW MO board meetin March?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post5810458

[67cheby]

I must be getting the cart way ahead of the horse....After everyones advice i think i will do the Stock Floor Body drop part of the frame rails and get that actually done so i can lay it out and then go from there and see what i need to do next....maybe make me a set of 30 inch plywood wheels to bolt on my rear end also, to mock up the real height !

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Hey Mike, how about a Cloud9 cameo at the SW MO board meetin March?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post5810458

i will have to check i think Goodguys or Kicker Show one is in March i will have to see, sounds like fun !

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Hmmmm.....dang am i that much off ? How much did you take off the bottom of the frame ?

None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.

[DrppdBlazr]

Love the quick work on this..always something new almost everyday lol. I really hope the hood hinge idea works...if so im totally doing it lol. Are you keeping all the stock blazer seats in this project?

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.

The stock rails hang down 2 3/4 inches past my pinchweld in front of the rear wheels , and i want to be able to lay the pinch welds , maybe that is where my difference is coming from ? part of it anyway .

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.

Originally Posted by DrppdBlazr

Love the quick work on this..always something new almost everyday lol. I really hope the hood hinge idea works...if so im totally doing it lol. Are you keeping all the stock blazer seats in this project?

Well stay tuned we will see if they do , I think they will, i also have a unique cool idea i will be doing with the back of the hood and cowl panel also ! I dont know what to do on the seats , i cant make up my mind, i thought about just shortening the backs of the stock ones ???

[DrppdBlazr]

Nice, ill be looking forward to seeing what you do with hood/cowl. Chopping the stocks would be nice.. Only thing i hate is that theres no armrest but i guess we got one on the doors. I love the stock plaid look, i think imma roll with stock and keep the plaid look but not in a stock color. Im sure its been said in the thread already but i dont feel like reading all day...what engine/trans you running?

[67cheby]

We are looking for a great deal on a 5.3 and 4l60e, with 60-80k miles, not in a hurry just trying to find that "Great Deal" !

[jasonhall]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i will have to check i think Goodguys or Kicker Show one is in March i will have to see, sounds like fun !

April 6th and 7th is kicker bash ..
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[67cheby]

SWEET, i finally get to bring a vehicle !

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

We are looking for a great deal on a 5.3 and 4l60e, with 60-80k miles, not in a hurry just trying to find that "Great Deal" !

Get with Hart_Rod, he has a 5.3/4l60e out of an SSR with around 23K miles. Not sure if it is in ur price point but I think it it a great deal.
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[67cheby]

I think he sold it already but i will check !

[C10_ustacould]

It's not a done deal, give him a shout.
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[67cheby]

cool thanks man

[jtp67-72]

Did u look at chromaholic's 77 with the modified chevelle billet hinges?? Another "Sponser" maybe (ring brothers)!!!............watchin and workin on these damn camaro handles.....lol..............jim

[C10_ustacould]

No worries, I'm here to help!

[Scottshotrods]

All parts will be at your house next week sometime

Justin

[truckzilla]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

All parts will be at your house next week somtime

Justin

Now how do I get that shipment redirected to my house?

[DaveFlisK5]

Hey Mike, do u update facebook or this forum first with new pictures?