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Old 02-18-2009, 08:20 PM   #1
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3"z

what other mods are involved when zing the front? where to cut ?
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:54 AM   #2
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modifing the tanny mount and raising the trans tunnel in the cab, i cut mine right at the crossmember behind the radiator mounts and just behind the shock studs.
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Old 02-19-2009, 03:25 AM   #3
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any pics?
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:05 AM   #4
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On what? It helps if we know what you are working on...
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:11 PM   #5
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I just ordered the steel plate yesterday to Z my 67.. I think I have it all measured and laid out properly... This will complete my line up.. A stock frame bagged 68 and dropmembered 64 and a z'd 67.. that way I can chime in on all the different options!! lol..
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:28 PM   #6
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Re: 3"z

mine was on a 69' frame, but here are some pics.....





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Old 02-19-2009, 12:42 PM   #7
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Ive been following your build Fnlow69 your new chassis is bad a$$... A few questions about the z'd frame... Did you use 1/4 or 1/8" plate?? , did you move the front forward at all and did you box the inside at all?
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Old 02-19-2009, 02:26 PM   #8
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thanks fnlow for the pics they really help me out
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Old 02-19-2009, 04:36 PM   #9
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mine is a 69 also
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Old 02-19-2009, 05:58 PM   #10
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mine is a 69 also
i wanna switch to six lug just so i can get those rims in the second pic!
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Old 02-20-2009, 02:28 AM   #11
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Ive been following your build Fnlow69 your new chassis is bad a$$... A few questions about the z'd frame... Did you use 1/4 or 1/8" plate?? , did you move the front forward at all and did you box the inside at all?
thanks man, hope to start on it again soon.

I beleive it was 3/16, been like 2+ yrs. didnt move the front forward, and yes it was boxed after thoses pictures.

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i wanna switch to six lug just so i can get those rims in the second pic!
cant wait to see what the wheels look like tucked under the fenders
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