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smokedat · 08-06-2010, 12:45 AM

I will start on the bed tubs this weekend. The inner dimension if i recall are 14" and i will extend them out 8" to 22" . 18" for the tire plus 2" clearance on each side. So i decided to go with Mickey Thompson for the wheels HR-1 One-piece rotary-forged aluminum wheels on the front 18x6 with a 26X8 R18 tire on the rear 20x16 with a 31X18 R20 tire. I will completely redo the rear end with a 4 link triangular from ridetech with stainless arms with ridetech adjustable coilovers. For the rearend I will go witha Ford 9 inch or maybe an 8.8 95+ Ford Explorer since they they come with dics brakes it comes down to wich I can get ahold of first. Front suspension will stay as is for now eventually i will hook it up with new top and bottom tubular arms with adj. coilovers.

I will make sure to photograph all this

Any input on this will be apreciated

68 TT · 08-06-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

I will start on the bed tubs this weekend. The inner dimension if i recall are 14" and i will extend them out 8" to 22" . 18" for the tire plus 2" clearance on each side. So i decided to go with Mickey Thompson for the wheels HR-1 One-piece rotary-forged aluminum wheels on the front 18x6 with a 26X8 R18 tire on the rear 20x16 with a 31X18 R20 tire. I will completely redo the rear end with a 4 link triangular from ridetech with stainless arms with ridetech adjustable coilovers. For the rearend I will go witha Ford 9 inch or maybe an 8.8 95+ Ford Explorer since they they come with dics brakes it comes down to wich I can get ahold of first. Front suspension will stay as is for now eventually i will hook it up with new top and bottom tubular arms with adj. coilovers.

I will make sure to photograph all this

Any input on this will be apreciated

You can narrow the 8.8 pretty easily as they have two different axle lengths. You just grab a second short axle at the wrecking yard and swap it out for the long one in the rear end you buy. Once you get it home just cut down the axle tube on the long side to match the short side and you now have a narrowed rear end on the cheap. Strong axles, great availability of good posi carriers & gears. This is really popular to do in the S-10 world as the shorter rear end fits the S-10 perfectly.

**nlped** · 08-06-2010, 08:13 AM

Ummm, Sweet!!!

kvn1011 · 08-06-2010, 05:10 PM

nice wheel choice!!

82chevy350 · 08-06-2010, 11:06 PM

This truck is looking amazing

smokedat · 08-08-2010, 02:12 PM

so i got ahold of a bed i had to cut it in half to load and transport it in my S10. First step of many in operation Fat Tire

aggie91 · 08-08-2010, 04:13 PM

Very nice build! Looks like I will stay tuned in for the rest of the build.

smokedat · 08-10-2010, 12:14 AM

I started cuting the tubs. A complete tub measures 11" and i added 9" plus 3" from he bed give me a total of 23" . The tire is 18" so i will have 2'' clearance in the front and 3" in the back since i want to tuck i need all the clearance i can get. i still need to seam the 2 halfs together, at that point i will cut the floor form the donor bed and transplant that extension to final bed.

smokedat · 08-10-2010, 12:16 AM

full shot

smokedat · 08-10-2010, 12:54 AM

Quick scetch of dimensions

smokedat · 08-10-2010, 01:25 AM

Plan for the floor. Cut the curve out from main bed keep straight piece. attach piece from donor bed main objective is to keep the original curve with the bolt patterns.

mcbassin · 08-10-2010, 08:53 AM

Looks like you have the tubs all figured out. I will be watching this transformation for sure. That is going to be some big rubber underneath there!

kvn1011 · 08-10-2010, 12:02 PM

smokedat · 08-15-2010, 01:50 PM

I got the tubs almost finishd i had to add a center strip to keep the original shape. I welded the bolt hole section by placing it on the the bottom of the bed heres a few pics

smokedat · 08-15-2010, 01:52 PM

floor cut outs and completed tub

SatisTraction · 08-15-2010, 05:09 PM

damn!! that is WIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEE

mcbassin · 08-15-2010, 07:13 PM

Nice fab work! looks good!

68 TT · 08-16-2010, 11:31 AM

Looks great. Keep up the good work.

Will you have to do any mods to the frame to use the new width of the tub?

smokedat · 08-22-2010, 05:51 PM

update The fab work on the bed is complete -were the tubs bolt on to, some minor body work was required. The tubs are still cokin i got 1 finished and primered heres are a few pics

smokedat · 08-22-2010, 05:56 PM

low res pics with my phone of the process bare metal to the muddin to primer shot with direct to metal then feather fill

mcbassin · 08-22-2010, 09:18 PM

Looks great! keep it up! man those tires are going to be WIDE!

menace121978 · 08-23-2010, 05:46 AM

nice progress!

82chevy350 · 08-23-2010, 04:28 PM

Looks real good

ERBSIX · 08-24-2010, 09:44 AM

Wow. Man, you're a pro!

smokedat · 09-02-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ERBSIX

Wow. Man, you're a pro!

thanks, i put about 35+ hrs in the tubs and bed.

08-06-2010, 12:45 AM	#1
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I will start on the bed tubs this weekend. The inner dimension if i recall are 14" and i will extend them out 8" to 22" . 18" for the tire plus 2" clearance on each side. So i decided to go with Mickey Thompson for the wheels HR-1 One-piece rotary-forged aluminum wheels on the front 18x6 with a 26X8 R18 tire on the rear 20x16 with a 31X18 R20 tire. I will completely redo the rear end with a 4 link triangular from ridetech with stainless arms with ridetech adjustable coilovers. For the rearend I will go witha Ford 9 inch or maybe an 8.8 95+ Ford Explorer since they they come with dics brakes it comes down to wich I can get ahold of first. Front suspension will stay as is for now eventually i will hook it up with new top and bottom tubular arms with adj. coilovers. I will make sure to photograph all this Any input on this will be apreciated Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 08-06-2010 at 12:56 AM.

08-06-2010, 08:13 AM	#3
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Ummm, Sweet!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-06-2010, 05:10 PM	#4
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nice wheel choice!!

08-06-2010, 11:06 PM	#5
82chevy350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 321	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne This truck is looking amazing __________________ Drive It Like Ya Stole It '82 Primer White c10 2wd LWB 350 sbc t350 (Hot Rod) '90 2wd LWB Silverado 350 tbi 700R4 (Daily Driver) '53 m38a1 Willys Jeep (Toy)

08-08-2010, 02:12 PM	#6
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne so i got ahold of a bed i had to cut it in half to load and transport it in my S10. First step of many in operation Fat Tire Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 08-08-2010 at 02:13 PM.

08-08-2010, 04:13 PM	#7
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very nice build! Looks like I will stay tuned in for the rest of the build. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-10-2010, 12:14 AM	#8
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I started cuting the tubs. A complete tub measures 11" and i added 9" plus 3" from he bed give me a total of 23" . The tire is 18" so i will have 2'' clearance in the front and 3" in the back since i want to tuck i need all the clearance i can get. i still need to seam the 2 halfs together, at that point i will cut the floor form the donor bed and transplant that extension to final bed. Attached Images

08-10-2010, 12:16 AM	#9
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne full shot Attached Images

08-10-2010, 12:54 AM	#10
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Quick scetch of dimensions Attached Images

08-10-2010, 01:25 AM	#11
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Plan for the floor. Cut the curve out from main bed keep straight piece. attach piece from donor bed main objective is to keep the original curve with the bolt patterns. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 08-10-2010 at 01:28 AM.

08-10-2010, 08:53 AM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Looks like you have the tubs all figured out. I will be watching this transformation for sure. That is going to be some big rubber underneath there! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-10-2010, 12:02 PM	#13
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Last edited by kvn1011; 08-10-2010 at 12:26 PM.

08-15-2010, 01:50 PM	#14
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I got the tubs almost finishd i had to add a center strip to keep the original shape. I welded the bolt hole section by placing it on the the bottom of the bed heres a few pics Attached Images

08-15-2010, 01:52 PM	#15
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne floor cut outs and completed tub Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 08-15-2010 at 01:54 PM.

08-15-2010, 05:09 PM	#16
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne damn!! that is WIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEE __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w



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08-15-2010, 07:13 PM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Nice fab work! looks good! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-16-2010, 11:31 AM	#18
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Looks great. Keep up the good work. Will you have to do any mods to the frame to use the new width of the tub? __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

08-22-2010, 05:51 PM	#19
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne update The fab work on the bed is complete -were the tubs bolt on to, some minor body work was required. The tubs are still cokin i got 1 finished and primered heres are a few pics Attached Images

08-22-2010, 05:56 PM	#20
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne low res pics with my phone of the process bare metal to the muddin to primer shot with direct to metal then feather fill Attached Images

08-22-2010, 09:18 PM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Looks great! keep it up! man those tires are going to be WIDE! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-23-2010, 05:46 AM	#22
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nice progress! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-23-2010, 04:28 PM	#23
82chevy350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 321	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Looks real good __________________ Drive It Like Ya Stole It '82 Primer White c10 2wd LWB 350 sbc t350 (Hot Rod) '90 2wd LWB Silverado 350 tbi 700R4 (Daily Driver) '53 m38a1 Willys Jeep (Toy)

08-24-2010, 09:44 AM	#24
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Wow. Man, you're a pro! __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

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