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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
That is exactly how I shaved the seam on my '73. I was planning on tack welding the corners when I do the roof on my CC, just to be on the safe side. I have also used the 8115 to fill trim holes on a '94 Roadmaster I used to have. I used pennies as a backer, because I am lazy.
Those tires are killer. This truck is going to be insane when it is all together.
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09-10-2010, 02:06 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
maaannnnnnnn what a build, the quality pictures only made it even more enjoyable. good luck with the progress
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09-10-2010, 04:27 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
Gosh i cant wait til this truck is done!
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09-12-2010, 11:53 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
I got the wheels mounted on the tires < the wheel shop was not able to balance them because they didnt fit on the machine.
I installed the bed for a moch up for the measurement of the new rear end , back side of the wheel to back side of wheel, minus a 1/2" for the brake rotors roughly at 1/4" each. I will have 2" clearance in the front from the lip of the fender and 3" on the back side from the frame. I will order a custom rear axle with Ford 9” big-bearing “Torino” (BBT) or “new style” housing ends, moser 31 spline axles. here are the following specs For the center section i will run a track lock posi with 4.11or + gears. As for the rear suspension i will use Ridetechs 4 link with their new adjustable coilovers. For the rear brakes i plan on running big breaks from a C6 z06 style 340x26mm 13.4" with 4 piston calipers Here are a few pics of the moch up Last edited by smokedat; 10-03-2010 at 11:04 PM. |
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09-12-2010, 11:55 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
heres a close up
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09-13-2010, 12:00 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
By the way i will not run the Ebrake for 2 reasons if I dont i save like $600 and personally i think the cabin looks cleaner with less pedals hangin
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09-13-2010, 12:22 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
bet they had a fun time mounting them tires lol i work at goodyear the wider and thinner the tire the more its suckss lol
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09-13-2010, 07:25 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
holy crap! that is sick man! i love the look of those tires mounted
 nice progress
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09-13-2010, 07:42 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
WOW...SEXY!!!
Question though. Won't a 3.70 gear with that 31" tall tire and the 4L60e trans have a very low highway speed RPM? Just doing the math it seems like it would be better with a 3.90 or possibly a 4.10 final drive. That's the luxury of a Ford 9", lots of gear choices. Anyhow, Man... It is looking awesome!!! |
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09-13-2010, 08:22 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
That is one sexy looking view from the back. Always have liked those views the best on the ladies though.
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09-13-2010, 12:30 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
nice!!
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09-13-2010, 05:39 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
I agree I previously had 4.10 and i really like how it cruised on the highways might just stick to 4.10's
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09-13-2010, 05:48 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
thanks for the compliments fellas.
Waiting on the rear axle I ended up pickin that up from Quick Performance Inc. I got a better price than the local shops around this area heres a link http://www.quickperformance.com/index.htm Im also waiting on the 4 link i got that one from Ridetech part # TRI1000 with the stainless option with the Billet Shockwave Lower Rear Mount part # SKW0901 as for the coilovers i will order last after evrything is hangd. |
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09-13-2010, 06:01 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
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Look for the 4.57 gears vs. the 4.56's as the 4.57 has fewer teeth on both the ring gear and pinion so they are a little tougher.
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09-13-2010, 11:05 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
Man all i can say is WOW
The wheels are awesome i was thinking about getting the MT wheels but HR2. Ride-tech 4 link looks nice i got that on my list but not the stainless but i might change my mind i just have to wait for you. |
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09-14-2010, 12:00 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
Il make sure i post pictures
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09-14-2010, 12:40 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
Im also waiting on the rear brakes I only bought the rear set up due to incuficent funds will convert the front eventually.
Their from a C6 z06 style. On the rear 340x26mm 13.4" with 4 piston calipers No Ebrake. I am sertain I will need a spacer between the wheel and hub to clear the caliper, so i got some Arp 1/2x 3" wheel studs hopefully that will be enough |
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09-14-2010, 02:32 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
sweet baby jesus those are some big ass tires! looks great man!
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09-14-2010, 06:18 AM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
wow, nice setup! Could u give me some more info about the wheels? Where did ya get them, for how much? (size of the tires and rims?)
(sorry if you already posted the info and i just overread it...)
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09-18-2010, 06:00 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
Thanks, the wheels and tires are Mickey Thompsons and i got them online thru Summit the tires were $400 each plus $30 each for oversize shipping. The wheels HR1 were i think $1,250 each. on the rear i got 20x16 with a 5" back space bolt pattern is 5x4.75 they dont make these on 5x5. Tires are Sporsman SR 31x18x20.
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09-18-2010, 06:06 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
The 4 link arrived today I opened up the box and everything was wraped in foam. The quality of this kit is superb it arrived with no scrathes on the shiny stainless and the tig welds are very well done. I didnt get a chance to measure the lenghts will post that info later.
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09-18-2010, 06:43 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
wow! this is turning into one heck of a build my friend! awesome stuff!
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09-18-2010, 07:07 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
Love this thread- sweet ride in progress!
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09-22-2010, 12:05 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
The rear components showed up my first impression was "damm this thing is narrow" it is a metal beef cake its very well built
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09-22-2010, 12:07 PM
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Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne
I slided the axles into the housing for test fittin the bolt pattern of the hubs with my wheels and it was a match so far so good
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