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**CHIZZLER** · 07-04-2016, 12:27 AM

Quick update. Got both inner rear tubs made and sorta mocked up for now. Cut the inner chevrolet panel out of a tailgate for the raised bed filler at the back tailgate. Then we made a fuel filler in the same panel. DIESEL FUEL ONLY. Thanks CHIZZLER. Happy 4th everyone.

namloc · 07-08-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Quick update. Got both inner rear tubs made and sorta mocked up for now. Cut the inner chevrolet panel out of a tailgate for the raised bed filler at the back tailgate. Then we made a fuel filler in the same panel. DIESEL FUEL ONLY. Thanks CHIZZLER. Happy 4th everyone.

Nice progress.Good thought out idea's.

**Palf70Step** · 07-04-2016, 07:01 AM

lower50's · 07-07-2016, 10:33 AM

Nice are you putting a door over the cap?

**CHIZZLER** · 07-07-2016, 10:39 AM

No fuel door. It will be hidden behind the tailgate.

Valarius_Starchaser · 07-07-2016, 10:44 AM

Good progress man I need to get me some more vise grips..

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2016, 04:42 PM

Very nice work! That fill tube is cheating in a way.

slammed427 · 07-10-2016, 01:08 AM

You're killing it Chizzler!

**CHIZZLER** · 07-10-2016, 12:23 PM

Worked on the tailgate area yesterday. Went to my local junk yard and got some hardware from a couple tailgates to get some straps figured out. What we did was cut some 1 1/2" round bar and tapped them for spacers for the the top mounts. We then took the Bracket out of the tailgate that the chain would hold onto in the open position and re-tapped it for the new size that was bigger. Cables were purchased new and measure 21". We cut the flanges down on both sides of the tailgate. Next will be some sorta hidden latch in the tailgate. CHIZZLER

**Advanced Design** · 07-10-2016, 09:40 PM

That is a good idea. Truck is coming along really well Chizzler.

lower50's · 07-10-2016, 11:40 PM

Looks good! Are the cables universal or from a ___ truck?

**CHIZZLER** · 07-10-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Looks good! Are the cables universal or from a ___ truck?

I just googled the length of cables I was looking for. It spit out 2000+furd.

**CHIZZLER** · 07-10-2016, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is a good idea. Truck is coming along really well Chizzler.

Thanks doug.

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Originally Posted by namloc

Nice progress.Good thought out idea's.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work! That fill tube is cheating in a way.

I was lucky that my buddy had a fill tube with cap from a swap he did. Worked out well for me.

**youngrodder** · 07-13-2016, 10:10 PM

looking Good Chizzler. I dig the gas hole..he he
I need figure out something similar for my Suburban...

Keep at it.

Marc

**CHIZZLER** · 07-17-2016, 11:09 PM

Little update. Had to fix the drivers side tail light panel. Cut a piece out of A donor and made it fit. Also noticed about 16" of bedside was separated at the pinch weld between the top and bottom area. Got my new Ridetech f9100 bags for the rear and looking at what's needed to make them fit. The firestone 9000's just didn't have the lift this truck needs. You can see the difference from the pic. We may consider putting A bridge on the rear end and triangulating the rear. Don't like how much the axle shifts over with the pan hard bar. Here is a pic I found of my truck photoshopped before I got it. Thanks CHISELER.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-18-2016, 06:37 PM

Holly cow those are wicked air bags!

**youngrodder** · 07-18-2016, 10:39 PM

Nice repair and yes, those bags should work...they look frickin huge.

Marc

**66ChevyMax** · 07-21-2016, 10:02 AM

Those bags are sweet, loving this truck. Congrats on TOTM!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-25-2016, 07:47 PM

Congrats glad to see this thing getting done

lower50's · 07-26-2016, 07:04 AM

Ya the new bags should work, with about 10" of travel should be lots.

jonzcustomshop · 07-27-2016, 12:36 AM

ha! that photo chop was one I did when I was dreaming about getting a crew..if you look closely you can see that the top is chopped about 2 inches as well.

looks like I better get busy on mine and catch up with you!

lookin good!

**CHIZZLER** · 07-27-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

ha! that photo chop was one I did when I was dreaming about getting a crew..if you look closely you can see that the top is chopped about 2 inches as well.

looks like I better get busy on mine and catch up with you!

lookin good!

I thought you might have something to do with that pic.

496 chevy · 07-27-2016, 06:37 AM

This is one sweet project man I love it and making memories with your son he will never forget. I see you are in sherwood. I live in longview so I hope to see this truck around sometime .
I am building a daily driver 65 right now and have a few others. Keep up the good work.

**CHIZZLER** · 07-27-2016, 08:23 PM

Thanks everyone for checking in. My work load has been crazy lately. Trying to get away for one day on the weekend is difficult. My business is really getting in the way of building this truck. LOL CHIZZLER.

Grizz1963 · 07-28-2016, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Thanks everyone for checking in. My work load has been crazy lately. Trying to get away for one day on the weekend is difficult. My business is really getting in the way of building this truck. LOL CHIZZLER.

That is great news.

Looking good on progress.

07-04-2016, 12:27 AM	#1
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Quick update. Got both inner rear tubs made and sorta mocked up for now. Cut the inner chevrolet panel out of a tailgate for the raised bed filler at the back tailgate. Then we made a fuel filler in the same panel. DIESEL FUEL ONLY. Thanks CHIZZLER. Happy 4th everyone. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-04-2016, 07:01 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: 1961 Crew Max __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-07-2016, 10:33 AM	#4
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice are you putting a door over the cap? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

07-07-2016, 10:39 AM	#5
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max No fuel door. It will be hidden behind the tailgate. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-07-2016, 10:44 AM	#6
Valarius_Starchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 702	Re: 1961 Crew Max Good progress man I need to get me some more vise grips.. __________________ "Orange Crush"

07-07-2016, 04:42 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max Very nice work! That fill tube is cheating in a way. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-10-2016, 01:08 AM	#8
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: 1961 Crew Max You're killing it Chizzler! __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

07-10-2016, 12:23 PM	#9
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Worked on the tailgate area yesterday. Went to my local junk yard and got some hardware from a couple tailgates to get some straps figured out. What we did was cut some 1 1/2" round bar and tapped them for spacers for the the top mounts. We then took the Bracket out of the tailgate that the chain would hold onto in the open position and re-tapped it for the new size that was bigger. Cables were purchased new and measure 21". We cut the flanges down on both sides of the tailgate. Next will be some sorta hidden latch in the tailgate. CHIZZLER Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-10-2016, 09:40 PM	#10
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1961 Crew Max That is a good idea. Truck is coming along really well Chizzler. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

07-10-2016, 11:40 PM	#11
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looks good! Are the cables universal or from a ___ truck? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

07-13-2016, 10:10 PM	#14
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1961 Crew Max looking Good Chizzler. I dig the gas hole..he he I need figure out something similar for my Suburban... Keep at it. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

07-17-2016, 11:09 PM	#15
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Little update. Had to fix the drivers side tail light panel. Cut a piece out of A donor and made it fit. Also noticed about 16" of bedside was separated at the pinch weld between the top and bottom area. Got my new Ridetech f9100 bags for the rear and looking at what's needed to make them fit. The firestone 9000's just didn't have the lift this truck needs. You can see the difference from the pic. We may consider putting A bridge on the rear end and triangulating the rear. Don't like how much the axle shifts over with the pan hard bar. Here is a pic I found of my truck photoshopped before I got it. Thanks CHISELER. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999 Last edited by CHIZZLER; 07-17-2016 at 11:14 PM.

07-18-2016, 06:37 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max Holly cow those are wicked air bags! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-18-2016, 10:39 PM	#17
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice repair and yes, those bags should work...they look frickin huge. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

07-21-2016, 10:02 AM	#18
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: 1961 Crew Max Those bags are sweet, loving this truck. Congrats on TOTM!! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763



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07-25-2016, 07:47 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 1961 Crew Max Congrats glad to see this thing getting done __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-26-2016, 07:04 AM	#20
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1961 Crew Max Ya the new bags should work, with about 10" of travel should be lots. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

07-27-2016, 12:36 AM	#21
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1961 Crew Max ha! that photo chop was one I did when I was dreaming about getting a crew..if you look closely you can see that the top is chopped about 2 inches as well. looks like I better get busy on mine and catch up with you! lookin good! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

07-27-2016, 06:37 AM	#23
496 chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, WA Posts: 99	Re: 1961 Crew Max This is one sweet project man I love it and making memories with your son he will never forget. I see you are in sherwood. I live in longview so I hope to see this truck around sometime . I am building a daily driver 65 right now and have a few others. Keep up the good work. __________________ crew cab chevy cummins powered

07-27-2016, 08:23 PM	#24
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Thanks everyone for checking in. My work load has been crazy lately. Trying to get away for one day on the weekend is difficult. My business is really getting in the way of building this truck. LOL CHIZZLER. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

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