Project: Blue Collar - started working on her

[Gianyveedub]

Update:
Finished the disc brakes. ran into a snag, the wheels that I had on there were a little too wide for the height. I ended up using my old rims on the front, see below...





I did not realize this when doing the disc brakes, this thing is LOW!! Drop spindles and one coil off a set of good springs. Also, the PO was nice enough to torch the springs that were on the truck when I bought it.

[Gianyveedub]

I lowered the rear today. Put 4 inch springs on the rear, but I haven't relocated the shocks yet.





I also wanted to post what I did for the gas tank. I know a lot of people remove the rear cross member to put the tank in, but I didn't want to loose that bit of strength that the crossmember offered, so I flipped it and made two holes and bolted it in. There were two holes already in the frame on the bottom, so the holes I had to drill were on top, see photo...

[Gianyveedub]

Update:

Today I took a page out of lakeroadster's book and used his idea for the shock mount relocation. I was quite impressed with how it turned out...






Tomorrow I am on to making a wood bed for the truck using marine grade plywood.

[Gianyveedub]

Update:

SHE'S ALIVE....I finally got her on the road. I took her for a spin and was able to cruise (tear to my eye)...man it's been a long time. I've included some pictures:

The problem 30/9.50/15's were way to wide and tall for the truck


The solution...215/65/15


I looked and looked and looked at all the members on this forum to see what they were using for a slam this bad, I decided to use what Chief Rocka was using..so thanks Chief Rocka. Later I will get different tires for the back because this is too much rake for me.

I also put my wood bed in. It is not finished but it is getting there.


Another side shot for kicks...


And for those with a good eye, yes I am running straight pipes for now

[Gianyveedub]

So after looking at the truck and realizing that the one inch of travel that I had was not going to be enough (I live in California where pot holes are plentiful), I called my local chop and they did not have 2 inch drop springs, only 1.5". I told the shop i'd take them and see how they look. I figured if I need more drop then I could cut some of the coil off. What do you guys think, lower...???



Also, do the springs settle at all, or are they the height they are supposed to be when installed?

[McMurphy]

Your fuel cell install looks great by the way!
The sending unit looks pretty spiffy and brand new, can you tell me where you got it?

[Gianyveedub]

I bought it at Winchester Auto Parts by my house. I believe they buy there parts from Parts Plus. It was for an early 80's blazer. The guy at the counter said that almost no one sells these units over the counter. I know you can buy them from LMC trucks and other places like that.