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kens67chevy · 05-31-2003, 03:23 PM

I have '67 chevy 2wd and i'm putting a 2" body drop in it. for the cab i raised the floor and the box the same thing. for the front i haven't done anything yet because i m not sure where to make the cut.

iam pretty sure i need to cut the frame, but where is the question. I know it has be in front of the motor mounts, but then what do i do with the steering gear box???

any suggestions will help

thanks alot guys

ken

SCOTI · 05-31-2003, 05:54 PM

You actually would just need to lower the radiator core support mounts equal to the amount of the body drop. This in turn lowers the front of the fenders the proper amount to line up w/the cab & won't effect steering gear (other than from the box to the cab).

PJ_STYLES · 06-01-2003, 05:40 PM

I cut about 6" of the very front frame rails and lowered them 2.5" for mine. This way the bumper, inner fenders, etc lined up. The sterring box is untouched and in the same spot. As for the rad i just drilled new holes in it and lowered it about 1.5" and the hood closes! so i am happy.

orange72 · 06-03-2003, 01:45 AM

yea i cut mine right at the point where the little crossmember under the fan is..ill post a pic..just make sure you cut enough back to clear the radiator and hoses.

SCOTI · 06-03-2003, 10:16 AM

You'll need to modify the shroud or switch to an electric fan set-up too . . .....

kens67chevy · 06-04-2003, 09:12 AM

thanks guys that helped alot.

the pic will come in handy!!

thanks again

ken

05-31-2003, 03:23 PM	#1
kens67chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 32	body drop question? I have '67 chevy 2wd and i'm putting a 2" body drop in it. for the cab i raised the floor and the box the same thing. for the front i haven't done anything yet because i m not sure where to make the cut. iam pretty sure i need to cut the frame, but where is the question. I know it has be in front of the motor mounts, but then what do i do with the steering gear box??? any suggestions will help thanks alot guys ken

05-31-2003, 05:54 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	You actually would just need to lower the radiator core support mounts equal to the amount of the body drop. This in turn lowers the front of the fenders the proper amount to line up w/the cab & won't effect steering gear (other than from the box to the cab). __________________ 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.*

06-01-2003, 05:40 PM	#3
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	I cut about 6" of the very front frame rails and lowered them 2.5" for mine. This way the bumper, inner fenders, etc lined up. The sterring box is untouched and in the same spot. As for the rad i just drilled new holes in it and lowered it about 1.5" and the hood closes! so i am happy. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

06-03-2003, 01:45 AM	#4
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	yea i cut mine right at the point where the little crossmember under the fan is..ill post a pic..just make sure you cut enough back to clear the radiator and hoses. Attached Images __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

06-03-2003, 10:16 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	You'll need to modify the shroud or switch to an electric fan set-up too . . ..... __________________ 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.*

06-04-2003, 09:12 AM	#6
kens67chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 32	thanks guys that helped alot. the pic will come in handy!! thanks again ken



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