Body Drop help 1966 Chevy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hazieview · 05-31-2005, 05:27 PM

I have a 1966 Chevy with a small block 400, 350 turbo trani, flowmaster mufflers, a .373 posi track rearend etc. etc. etc.

I got all the goods but the floor in my cab is rusted badly. I was wanting to attempt about a 3 or 4 inch body drop and about a 3 or 4 in chop on the top. I have never attempted something such as this but I was wondering if there was a write up or some helpful words that could get me started. Any suggestions?

Hazieview · 06-01-2005, 05:11 PM

I got it all pretty much figured out except one part.

How would I chop the top of the cab? This seems like a very hard task because the Windshields have to be fit back into place after you have them custom made. Also the doors will have to be cut down as well. Can anyone help me out with these problems?

Chevyboy1962 · 06-01-2005, 08:43 PM

Here's one done to a '63 built at IF Customs in So-Cal.

Chopped & slammed '63
Another pic
And another
There will bemore pics added to the IFCustom's webpage soon of the '63 project.

Also check out Phil's '62. He has did a body drop, and has installed air bags(I believe).
Phil's '62
I hope this helps.

David

Hazieview · 06-04-2005, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the reply man those links are SICK. Nice trucks. This is going to be tough. Anyone else got any pointers or any more links?

Mongo · 06-04-2005, 02:28 AM

I would love to see some one try and tow this baby away
LOL

SCOTI · 06-04-2005, 11:40 PM

Is it just me or is that a 67 style hood sectioned on top of the pre-66 hood?

zenish · 06-05-2005, 12:12 AM

mongos post would be one way of dealing with my rusty rockers.

Jaredm82 · 07-13-2005, 02:51 AM

its just you. And why would you want to body drop it 4 inches when your body is no more than 1.5 inches higher than your frame???

05-31-2005, 05:27 PM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Body Drop help 1966 Chevy I have a 1966 Chevy with a small block 400, 350 turbo trani, flowmaster mufflers, a .373 posi track rearend etc. etc. etc. I got all the goods but the floor in my cab is rusted badly. I was wanting to attempt about a 3 or 4 inch body drop and about a 3 or 4 in chop on the top. I have never attempted something such as this but I was wondering if there was a write up or some helpful words that could get me started. Any suggestions?

06-01-2005, 08:43 PM	#3
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Here's one done to a '63 built at IF Customs in So-Cal. Chopped & slammed '63 Another pic And another There will bemore pics added to the IFCustom's webpage soon of the '63 project. Also check out Phil's '62. He has did a body drop, and has installed air bags(I believe). Phil's '62 I hope this helps. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

06-04-2005, 12:17 AM	#4
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	thanks Thanks for the reply man those links are SICK. Nice trucks. This is going to be tough. Anyone else got any pointers or any more links?

06-04-2005, 02:28 AM	#5
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	I would love to see some one try and tow this baby away LOL __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

06-04-2005, 11:40 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,994	Is it just me or is that a 67 style hood sectioned on top of the pre-66 hood? __________________ 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.*

06-01-2005, 05:11 PM	#2
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	I got it all pretty much figured out except one part. How would I chop the top of the cab? This seems like a very hard task because the Windshields have to be fit back into place after you have them custom made. Also the doors will have to be cut down as well. Can anyone help me out with these problems?

06-05-2005, 12:12 AM	#7
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	mongos post would be one way of dealing with my rusty rockers. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

07-13-2005, 02:51 AM	#8
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	its just you. And why would you want to body drop it 4 inches when your body is no more than 1.5 inches higher than your frame???



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