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dnd1978 · 04-20-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaz

Very nice built, i like the go big or go home attitude toward this built. Lol. However, i have a question concerning the front x-member. When u sectioned it, was it to help lay out the truck frame and raise the overall x-member clearance? If so what overall steering/suspension mods do u have to do? Can u keep stock gearbox and tie rods etc? That would be easierfr me to do to layout my front end. Im following this one. How low does it lay out when completely airred out?
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I sectioned the x-member to raise it plus i moved it forward 1.25''. I could not keep the stock gearbox and tie rods, but i think it was due to moving it forword. This was no problem because i wanted to use a rack kit. If you want to use the stock steering parts and lay frame just Z your frame.

Spaz · 04-21-2012, 01:01 AM

Any clue to how much ill have to z the frame to lay out? Thanx for the feedback. Much appreciated. I c u live in youngsville. I lived in abbeville for a while.
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dnd1978 · 04-25-2012, 09:37 PM

It all About the size of the wheel. Check the suspension page for the threads. I think 3".

Later
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402BIGBLOCK · 04-25-2012, 10:11 PM

What are the seats from?

dnd1978 · 04-26-2012, 05:06 PM

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What are the seats from?

A 94 suburban. They are very comfertable. Im going to cut them down a little when a re-leather them

VA72C10 · 04-29-2012, 06:23 PM

Looking really good!

raull · 04-29-2012, 08:31 PM

brakes came out nice !!!!

dnd1978 · 04-30-2012, 07:53 PM

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brakes came out nice !!!!

Thanks. They came out pretty slick for use a brush to paint them. The paint it very thick and it looks like a color/clear all in one. Im happy with it. It will do until the trucks back on the road and i need to upgrade to a wilwood brake kit with 14''rotors and 4 piston calipers.

You know!!

**67cheby** · 04-29-2012, 09:54 PM

Nice
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dnd1978 · 04-30-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking really good!

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Nice
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Thanks guys.

tubbedII · 05-01-2012, 10:40 AM

Sure does look good! Love the wheels too..did you have any issues getting them on?

dnd1978 · 05-01-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

Sure does look good! Love the wheels too..did you have any issues getting them on?

Thanks, Im running a McGaughy's big brake kit with their drop spindles and hubs. I had to shave 1/8 off the spindle studs and smash the dust caps in. Now the front wheels and caps fit without a problem.

dnd1978 · 07-23-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

Sure does look good! Love the wheels too..did you have any issues getting them on?

It was not to bad. Nothing a grinder and a hummer cannot fix!!

cflvulcan · 06-07-2012, 09:26 PM

your doing a great job on this! i love it!

fishingjred73 · 07-21-2012, 01:42 PM

Anything new?

dnd1978 · 07-23-2012, 09:47 PM

Not too much to report. This summer has been super busy with work, rentals, birthday parties, bachelor parties, weddings and life. The last few weeks I got a little work done, not too much though. I ran some electrical air lines and started installing my EFI system. Here are a couple of pictures. I hope the rest the of you guys have been getting more work done that me. I plan to start spending a little more time with it plus the guy doing my body work got a new job and hasn't touch the cab in 2 months. Now I am looking for a new guy. I have someone coming by this week to give me a price. i hope he takes the job. I will post some better pictures this weekend.

mcbassin · 07-23-2012, 10:19 PM

Looks like some good progress to me.
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**67cheby** · 07-23-2012, 11:02 PM

Looking good !
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dnd1978 · 08-30-2012, 07:29 PM

Just checking in so not much to update. We are moving across town to a house with more room to grow. My truck is spread over 3 different places. I can not wait to finish moving. Summer is just about over and it's starting to cool off. Time to do work...

Later
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dnd1978 · 08-30-2012, 07:37 PM

pictures

made2drag · 08-31-2012, 11:53 AM

thats a sweet ride

dnd1978 · 09-02-2012, 08:07 PM

Made2drag

Thanks, I like your square body.
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Beetle · 09-02-2012, 08:44 PM

Wow! That is all I can say. I just read through it all, good looking truck. How hard is shaving the drip rails? Are you flush mounting the windshield? You said the seats are out of a 94 Burb, is that true for the center console as well? Thanks, and keep it up!

dnd1978 · 09-11-2012, 09:26 PM

Beetle,

Sorry for the delay. The drip rails where a LOT of work, more than I thought but I had some good help! I'm not going to flush mount the windshield only because I donot have the time to rework it. Yes the center console is out of a 94 burb but I'm not sure I'm going to reuse it. What you think? I'm thinking I will try something a little more square.

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Wow! That is all I can say. I just read through it all, good looking truck. How hard is shaving the drip rails? Are you flush mounting the windshield? You said the seats are out of a 94 Burb, is that true for the center console as well? Thanks, and keep it up!

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raull · 09-03-2012, 09:58 AM

truck is looking sick bud !!!!! love it

04-21-2012, 01:01 AM	#2
Spaz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houma, La Posts: 190	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Any clue to how much ill have to z the frame to lay out? Thanx for the feedback. Much appreciated. I c u live in youngsville. I lived in abbeville for a while. Posted via Mobile Device

04-25-2012, 09:37 PM	#3
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side It all About the size of the wheel. Check the suspension page for the threads. I think 3". Later Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

04-25-2012, 10:11 PM	#4
402BIGBLOCK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ALBANY, OR Posts: 13	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side What are the seats from?

04-29-2012, 06:23 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Looking really good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-29-2012, 08:31 PM	#7
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side brakes came out nice !!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

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67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-01-2012, 10:40 AM	#11
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Sure does look good! Love the wheels too..did you have any issues getting them on? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

06-07-2012, 09:26 PM	#14
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side your doing a great job on this! i love it!

07-21-2012, 01:42 PM	#15
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07-23-2012, 09:47 PM	#16
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Not too much to report. This summer has been super busy with work, rentals, birthday parties, bachelor parties, weddings and life. The last few weeks I got a little work done, not too much though. I ran some electrical air lines and started installing my EFI system. Here are a couple of pictures. I hope the rest the of you guys have been getting more work done that me. I plan to start spending a little more time with it plus the guy doing my body work got a new job and hasn't touch the cab in 2 months. Now I am looking for a new guy. I have someone coming by this week to give me a price. i hope he takes the job. I will post some better pictures this weekend. Attached Images __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

07-23-2012, 10:19 PM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Looks like some good progress to me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-23-2012, 11:02 PM	#18
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Looking good ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-30-2012, 07:29 PM	#19
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Just checking in so not much to update. We are moving across town to a house with more room to grow. My truck is spread over 3 different places. I can not wait to finish moving. Summer is just about over and it's starting to cool off. Time to do work... Later Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

08-30-2012, 07:37 PM	#20
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side pictures Attached Images __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

08-31-2012, 11:53 AM	#21
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09-02-2012, 08:07 PM	#22
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Made2drag Thanks, I like your square body. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

09-02-2012, 08:44 PM	#23
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side Wow! That is all I can say. I just read through it all, good looking truck. How hard is shaving the drip rails? Are you flush mounting the windshield? You said the seats are out of a 94 Burb, is that true for the center console as well? Thanks, and keep it up! __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

09-03-2012, 09:58 AM	#25
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side truck is looking sick bud !!!!! love it __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

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