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bedsled71 · 01-05-2008, 05:13 PM

wondering if anyone zed with engine still in and how difficult it was?

jlaird · 01-06-2008, 02:42 AM

yes, I have seen pictures on here where people have done a z with the engine still in. IIRC, they said it wasn't hard, but I can not see how it would be easy, especially being able to access the inner frame rail to have room to properly weld. I would just do yourself a favor and pull the engine IMO.

camaro__thunder · 01-06-2008, 05:40 AM

pull the motor, I did it with mine in and took it out to finish later.

bedsled71 · 01-06-2008, 05:40 AM

the inner framerails is what i was worried about.. i would probably have to take the headers out to get to it.. i guess ill have to check it out. i have only 2 inches till i lay pinch in the front so im not going any bigger.. you think i will have any issues with the steering. maybe just notch the upper arm?
and did you put flat stock between the rails where you z'ed to makeup for the thickness of the sawzall blade?

chevydog66 · 01-12-2008, 05:47 PM

What exactly is Z ing? Offsetting?

smbrouss70 · 01-12-2008, 08:05 PM

Yeah, basically. I made this little diagram to explain it to my wife.

01-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Anyone Z w/ engine still in? wondering if anyone zed with engine still in and how difficult it was?

01-06-2008, 02:42 AM	#2
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Anyone Z w/ engine still in? yes, I have seen pictures on here where people have done a z with the engine still in. IIRC, they said it wasn't hard, but I can not see how it would be easy, especially being able to access the inner frame rail to have room to properly weld. I would just do yourself a favor and pull the engine IMO.

01-06-2008, 05:40 AM	#3
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Anyone Z w/ engine still in? pull the motor, I did it with mine in and took it out to finish later. __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

01-06-2008, 05:40 AM	#4
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: Anyone Z w/ engine still in? the inner framerails is what i was worried about.. i would probably have to take the headers out to get to it.. i guess ill have to check it out. i have only 2 inches till i lay pinch in the front so im not going any bigger.. you think i will have any issues with the steering. maybe just notch the upper arm? and did you put flat stock between the rails where you z'ed to makeup for the thickness of the sawzall blade? Last edited by bedsled71; 01-06-2008 at 05:44 AM.

01-12-2008, 05:47 PM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Anyone Z w/ engine still in? What exactly is Z ing? Offsetting? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

01-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#6
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Anyone Z w/ engine still in? Yeah, basically. I made this little diagram to explain it to my wife. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build



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