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Malibob · 01-04-2011, 09:04 PM

I have been searching for about 15 minutes now and cannot find the picture I have been looking for. There is a picture of a z-ed rear frame on here somewhere that had a pair of vice grips holding it temporarily. I thought I could find it but no dice. Can you guys help me out?

And since we are looking, how about posting any pics you can of z-ed rear frames. Thanks in advance for your help.

scum1 · 01-04-2011, 09:26 PM

this might be what ur talkin about..if not sorry i tried!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

Malibob · 01-05-2011, 07:53 AM

Nope that wasn't it. Thanks for trying.

rbar · 01-05-2011, 08:50 AM

I like the way trucks tv z'd their rear end and bed. You can download the video of it on Itunes.

SCOTI · 01-05-2011, 10:25 AM

I doubt it's what you're looking for but starting w/post #14, is the Z I did on my 64.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381425

Malibob · 01-05-2011, 10:55 AM

Heading down the right track now. I looked again today for a while and still can't find the illusive shot. What it looked like was the guy cut the frame at an angle then rested the rails on top- clamped them down and then gusseted the rails. Reason for all of this is I am contemplating sending my rig for a "Z" and wanted to show the guy some examples of what I had seen, so thanks Scoti.

SCOTI · 01-05-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

Heading down the right track now. I looked again today for a while and still can't find the illusive shot. What it looked like was the guy cut the frame at an angle then rested the rails on top- clamped them down and then gusseted the rails. Reason for all of this is I am contemplating sending my rig for a "Z" and wanted to show the guy some examples of what I had seen, so thanks Scoti.

I vaguely remember this image but don't recall if it was a 60-66 build or one of the 67-72 builds.

Malibob · 01-05-2011, 11:21 AM

Oh yeah, good call. I didn't search there yet. thanks, more to look through now. LOL

SCOTI · 01-05-2011, 11:28 AM

Some vice grips here, post #139....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305050

Malibob · 01-05-2011, 11:36 AM

Had to rename it so more people would know what I want to see.
Official "Z"ed Truck Thread Picture Post

Malibob · 01-05-2011, 11:36 AM

Aww, it didnt work. WTF?

SCOTI · 01-05-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

Aww, it didnt work. WTF?

I think only moderators can edit thread titles.

rbar · 01-06-2011, 01:39 AM

Are you looking for something like this?

SCOTI · 01-06-2011, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbar

Are you looking for something like this?

That's shortening a frame.... he's looking for 'Z' cuts (dropping the truck by altering the rail heights).

rbar · 01-06-2011, 09:24 AM

Ok, got it now. I'd avoid this step then.
Posted via Mobile Device

Malibob · 01-06-2011, 08:49 PM

That would make a REALLY short bed. Anyone else want to give it a shot, I know you know where some z'ed pictures are. Please help.

markeb01 · 01-06-2011, 09:23 PM

Perhaps this thread will provide what you seek, and post #17 has a link to another article with more photos:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=z%27ing+frame

And here's another thread on the topic:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=z%27ing+frame

01-04-2011, 09:26 PM	#2
scum1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: las vegas Posts: 299	Re: This is a pain but... this might be what ur talkin about..if not sorry i tried!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624

01-05-2011, 07:53 AM	#3
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: This is a pain but... Nope that wasn't it. Thanks for trying. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

01-05-2011, 08:50 AM	#4
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: This is a pain but... I like the way trucks tv z'd their rear end and bed. You can download the video of it on Itunes. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

01-05-2011, 10:25 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: This is a pain but... I doubt it's what you're looking for but starting w/post #14, is the Z I did on my 64..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381425 __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-05-2011 at 10:26 AM.

01-05-2011, 10:55 AM	#6
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: This is a pain but... Heading down the right track now. I looked again today for a while and still can't find the illusive shot. What it looked like was the guy cut the frame at an angle then rested the rails on top- clamped them down and then gusseted the rails. Reason for all of this is I am contemplating sending my rig for a "Z" and wanted to show the guy some examples of what I had seen, so thanks Scoti. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr Last edited by Malibob; 01-05-2011 at 10:55 AM.

01-04-2011, 09:04 PM	#1
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Official "Z"ed Truck Thread Picture Post I have been searching for about 15 minutes now and cannot find the picture I have been looking for. There is a picture of a z-ed rear frame on here somewhere that had a pair of vice grips holding it temporarily. I thought I could find it but no dice. Can you guys help me out? And since we are looking, how about posting any pics you can of z-ed rear frames. Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr Last edited by Malibob; 01-05-2011 at 11:35 AM. Reason: better description

01-05-2011, 11:21 AM	#8
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: This is a pain but... Oh yeah, good call. I didn't search there yet. thanks, more to look through now. LOL __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

01-05-2011, 11:28 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: This is a pain but... Some vice grips here, post #139.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305050 __________________ 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.*

01-05-2011, 11:36 AM	#10
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: This is a pain but... Had to rename it so more people would know what I want to see. Official "Z"ed Truck Thread Picture Post __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

01-05-2011, 11:36 AM	#11
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: This is a pain but... Aww, it didnt work. WTF? __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

01-06-2011, 01:39 AM	#13
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: This is a pain but... Are you looking for something like this? Attached Images __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

01-06-2011, 09:24 AM	#15
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: This is a pain but... Ok, got it now. I'd avoid this step then. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

01-06-2011, 08:49 PM	#16
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: This is a pain but... That would make a REALLY short bed. Anyone else want to give it a shot, I know you know where some z'ed pictures are. Please help. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr Last edited by Malibob; 01-06-2011 at 08:49 PM.

01-06-2011, 09:23 PM	#17
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: This is a pain but... Perhaps this thread will provide what you seek, and post #17 has a link to another article with more photos: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=z%27ing+frame And here's another thread on the topic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=z%27ing+frame Last edited by markeb01; 01-06-2011 at 09:29 PM.



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