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randomhero472 · 06-25-2008, 12:11 AM

amazing fab skills, chassis is a work of art man!

BO*FUS · 06-25-2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks for posting pics Bill and getting this thread going again..I am really happy with how the truck is starting to come together. keep up the good work JR..

cornutz · 06-26-2008, 01:04 AM

Jr was busy today! He got the BIG BLOCK and tranny put in place...that is not THE engine, it is a mock up block and tranny. U likey Josh....

Good luck with the little "procedure" you have going on tomorrow

cornutz · 06-26-2008, 01:14 AM

Yeah Josh....this thing is back off of life support and has a pulse!!!! and is breathing again!!! Amazing to see! Jr is a skilled artist

BO*FUS · 06-26-2008, 10:03 AM

yes Jr is a skilled artist.. I am happy to see him back at what he does best.. Thanks again Bill I'll keep you & Jr posted on today..

cornutz · 07-13-2008, 02:22 AM

Jr has been busy! He even said Hell No to goin to the swap meets in Stockton so he could keep working on this beast!

cornutz · 07-16-2008, 10:55 PM

The truck is on the ground!!! She tucks them nicely!!

COMP · 07-17-2008, 03:36 AM

cornutz · 07-18-2008, 12:13 PM

Pics to come very soon of a redone and totally trick addition to the front suspension...Jr is taking the porterbuilt crossmember to another level!!!

PBFAB.COM · 07-18-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornutz

Pics to come very soon of a redone and totally trick addition to the front suspension...Jr is taking the porterbuilt crossmember to another level!!!

Can't wait to see it!

Custom 68 · 07-13-2008, 08:48 AM

wow this is amazing. your work and the thought going into this project. keep it up
Dave

**N2TRUX** · 07-19-2008, 12:37 AM

Is that just for "WOW" factor, or is there a reason?

cornutz · 07-19-2008, 01:08 AM

Well, both, the rear is getting about 10 inches of lift. The front set up the "normal" way would only get about 7 inches of lift. This way there will be a full 10 inches of lift in the front. It should come together this weekend. More pics to follow... Plus, it is just going to look sick as well....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-19-2008, 11:54 PM

Holy crap.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cornutz · 07-20-2008, 12:41 AM

Getting there...

COMP · 07-20-2008, 12:45 AM

looks like its going to be hard on balljoints

cornutz · 07-20-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COMP

looks like its going to be hard on balljoints

This setup wont be any harder than the original setup. This just changes the lift ratio.

cornutz · 07-20-2008, 12:49 AM

Another view of the setup

cornutz · 07-20-2008, 04:05 PM

Getting there....

cornutz · 07-20-2008, 10:15 PM

As to any issues with balljoints, there shouldnt be any as all this does is give the front end more lift. The angles have remained the same in regards to the ball joints. I still have to box the front frame rails and there will be a cross piece going from shock/bag tower hoop to the oposite side that will be removeable for future needs to pull the big block.

cornutz · 07-25-2008, 11:31 PM

A glimpse of how it will look very soon...

cornutz · 07-28-2008, 06:20 PM

Saying goodbye to pieces of the firewall....we will see how much more it changes as we go...

There is going to be a removeable support from hoop to hoop going over the front of the motor....again, this is just R&D....

fastbagged68 · 07-28-2008, 07:22 PM

How far away are the bags from the headers? Looks pretty close. Wonder how much heat those bags can take...

**N2TRUX** · 07-20-2008, 10:56 PM

I was with ya till this last change of direction. Looks like an off road suspension to me.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-20-2008, 11:22 PM

To me it all looks good except the bar that the shockwave attaches too.. I see there is a killer tube front crossmember built and a killer rear frame section but that hoop just looks plain? I dont know how you would really dress it up but compared to the rest of the work is just looks like it was tossed on there? just my opnion though

06-25-2008, 12:11 AM	#1
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension amazing fab skills, chassis is a work of art man! __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

06-25-2008, 08:49 PM	#2
BO*FUS Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hilmar ca Posts: 6	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Thanks for posting pics Bill and getting this thread going again..I am really happy with how the truck is starting to come together. keep up the good work JR..

06-26-2008, 01:04 AM	#3
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Jr was busy today! He got the BIG BLOCK and tranny put in place...that is not THE engine, it is a mock up block and tranny. U likey Josh.... Good luck with the little "procedure" you have going on tomorrow

06-26-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Yeah Josh....this thing is back off of life support and has a pulse!!!! and is breathing again!!! Amazing to see! Jr is a skilled artist

06-26-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
BO*FUS Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hilmar ca Posts: 6	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension yes Jr is a skilled artist.. I am happy to see him back at what he does best.. Thanks again Bill I'll keep you & Jr posted on today..

07-13-2008, 02:22 AM	#6
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Jr has been busy! He even said Hell No to goin to the swap meets in Stockton so he could keep working on this beast!

07-16-2008, 10:55 PM	#7
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension The truck is on the ground!!! She tucks them nicely!!

07-17-2008, 03:36 AM	#8
COMP Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eville IN. Posts: 365	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension

07-18-2008, 12:13 PM	#9
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Pics to come very soon of a redone and totally trick addition to the front suspension...Jr is taking the porterbuilt crossmember to another level!!!

07-13-2008, 08:48 AM	#11
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension wow this is amazing. your work and the thought going into this project. keep it up Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-19-2008, 12:37 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Is that just for "WOW" factor, or is there a reason? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-19-2008, 01:08 AM	#13
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Well, both, the rear is getting about 10 inches of lift. The front set up the "normal" way would only get about 7 inches of lift. This way there will be a full 10 inches of lift in the front. It should come together this weekend. More pics to follow... Plus, it is just going to look sick as well....

07-19-2008, 11:54 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Holy crap.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-20-2008, 12:41 AM	#15
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Getting there...

07-20-2008, 12:45 AM	#16
COMP Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eville IN. Posts: 365	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension looks like its going to be hard on balljoints



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07-20-2008, 12:49 AM	#18
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Another view of the setup

07-20-2008, 04:05 PM	#19
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Getting there....

07-20-2008, 10:15 PM	#20
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension As to any issues with balljoints, there shouldnt be any as all this does is give the front end more lift. The angles have remained the same in regards to the ball joints. I still have to box the front frame rails and there will be a cross piece going from shock/bag tower hoop to the oposite side that will be removeable for future needs to pull the big block.

07-25-2008, 11:31 PM	#21
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension A glimpse of how it will look very soon... __________________ Funded by RANDY!!!

07-28-2008, 06:20 PM	#22
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension Saying goodbye to pieces of the firewall....we will see how much more it changes as we go... There is going to be a removeable support from hoop to hoop going over the front of the motor....again, this is just R&D.... __________________ Funded by RANDY!!!

07-28-2008, 07:22 PM	#23
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension How far away are the bags from the headers? Looks pretty close. Wonder how much heat those bags can take...

07-20-2008, 10:56 PM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension I was with ya till this last change of direction. Looks like an off road suspension to me. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-20-2008, 11:22 PM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: custom backhalf C4 IRS and Front suspension To me it all looks good except the bar that the shockwave attaches too.. I see there is a killer tube front crossmember built and a killer rear frame section but that hoop just looks plain? I dont know how you would really dress it up but compared to the rest of the work is just looks like it was tossed on there? just my opnion though __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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