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Re: First time frame Z
Here it is prior to the Z.
![]() The lines are power steering cooler. They are pre formed lines off a 2005 Cadillac CTS-V as is the power steering cooler. I had them left after I sold my V last summer. Heres a picture of the Cad. ![]() Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: First time frame Z
For your first "Z", I'm am extremely impressed! You did your homework, and all of that extra planning and thought paid off.
I love the Porterbuilt and Scotts front suspensions, but I don't have that kind of budget. The beauty of a "Z" is that is costs practically nothing, gives you great ground clearance, and centers the wheels. You just have to do your homework. I did a "Z" on my '64 and went up 2" and forward 1", and all it cost was the steel to do the boxing plates. Great work! This thread should become a good reference to anyone looking to do this job.
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Re: First time frame Z
Thanks! I agree with all your comments.
If I was rich with money to burn I would have just went with a porterbuilt dropmember or one or the other high dollar options. As you said, cost with the Z is just a little steel and welding gas/wire. Ours my not look as fancy as theirs but you get some satisfaction out of actually building something, imho. Anyone can just bolt on a bunch of shinny new parts. P Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: First time frame Z
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my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734 |
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Re: First time frame Z
umm...u have a build thread? i think we need more pics of before and progress going forward.....sweet truck you started...
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my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734 |
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Re: First time frame Z
Actually I do. I started one but need to update. I will post a link in my sig
I have been running the crap out of this truck and so far have been unable to break it. 3000+ miles. It goes over 100mph!
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