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northern 85 · 10-08-2016, 07:38 AM

Nice work!!!!!!!

**CHIZZLER** · 10-08-2016, 10:19 PM

Today was A little progress forward and some backwards. Found a 2007 Duramax Lbz motor and Allison 1000 6-speed with 118k. Some changes will need to be made in the engine compartment for the new motor. Looks like mainly boost tubes,water inlet and Air intake. The Lbz is rated at 360 hp compared to the lb7 at 235. Also no injector problems and no FICM (fuel injection control module). Motor came tuned with EFI live and 5 position switch. Tranny came with Trans-go upgrade. Cab is ready to be blasted now for final fitting of the doors and see what's hiding on the roof. I didn't have to go far to sell the old motor cause my buddy working on the truck is going to use it on a coe build he is doing. More to come. Thanks CHIZZLER

**Palf70Step** · 10-09-2016, 07:25 AM

Engine changes sounds good.

**Advanced Design** · 10-09-2016, 09:16 AM

An increase in hp is always a good thing. Well played.

lower50's · 10-11-2016, 05:51 PM

Nice score more hp with no work is the best.

2mas · 10-16-2016, 04:49 PM

Hi,
Looks great, I run a LBZ too.
What are your plans for the oil pan? Just "pancake" it or keep the oil volume?
I think I need to shorten mine about 2"

Regards /Thomas

**CHIZZLER** · 10-16-2016, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2mas

Hi,
Looks great, I run a LBZ too.
What are your plans for the oil pan? Just "pancake" it or keep the oil volume?
I think I need to shorten mine about 2"

Regards /Thomas

My oil pan sits just above the bottom of the frame. Maybe your motor is sitting lower in the frame then mine. Goggle 67 duramax camaro. You can see how he cut the oil pan and pick up tube. He did A great job. Lot's of pics.

**CHIZZLER** · 10-16-2016, 11:50 PM

Today's progress. Converted the allison trans from 4wd to 2wd. Overall pretty easy and messy. Also got the new down pipe connected to the turbo. Probably going to have to cut it and rotate the end to clear the frame and cab. Removed a bunch of random brackets and misc stuff and all the egr stuff on the motor. Cab is in the blast booth. Thanks CHIZZLER

lower50's · 10-17-2016, 07:18 AM

Looks good. That is sure a bunch of extra stuff, got to be good for an extra 5hp lol. I moved my glow plug relay and everything else I could inside the cab to clean up the motor, do you have similar plans?

**CHIZZLER** · 10-17-2016, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

Looks good. That is sure a bunch of extra stuff, got to be good for an extra 5hp lol. I moved my glow plug relay and everything else I could inside the cab to clean up the motor, do you have similar plans?

Going to put ECM and TCM under the dash. Maybe the glow plug module also.

**CHIZZLER** · 10-30-2016, 05:00 PM

Little update. Most of the cab was blasted and a lot of final welding done on fire wall,floors and other areas. Next will be blasting the roof. The boss is headed to SEMA today so hopefully back on it next week. CHIZZLER

Bomp · 11-19-2016, 06:33 PM

Cab and the whole truck is looking great.
Glad to put a face with the name, wish there was more time to talk trucks but the swap meet was buzzin' with parts.
Will have to make it up to your neck of the woods for a swap meet one day.
I'd be willing to make a special trip up to check out Crew Max live.

**CHIZZLER** · 12-12-2016, 09:30 PM

UPDATE. Lot of lead came out of the roof. overall condition is good and with some welding and hammer and dolly it can be straightened out. Almost got the new motor mocked up. Had to slightly change both boost tubes, water inlet, glow plug module, oil fill tube and some other misc. Seems like there is more room at the firewall then the old motor. Started making A air intake with box to keep heat away from the filter. More to come. CHIZZLER

**Advanced Design** · 12-12-2016, 10:08 PM

Looks really good Chizzler. Was the roof formed from 5 pieces?

**CHIZZLER** · 12-12-2016, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks really good Chizzler. Was the roof formed from 5 pieces?

Hey doug. The roof section is 3 added pieces through the middle connecting the front and back sections. They overlapped the original sections over the new middle piece. The new drip rail and filler piece appear to be hand made. Then cover it with a bunch of lead. We estimated a few pounds on the roof section.

lower50's · 12-13-2016, 04:19 PM

It's all coming together. Are you going to weld the roof seams?

**CHIZZLER** · 01-02-2017, 10:31 PM

Well Happy New Years All. Hope its A good one. Progress has been slow with all the holiday stuff. Managed to get all 4 doors hung. Man the gaps are ugly. Most likely going to weld on every side of each door to make them better. Also took 8 jeep door checks and cut and extended them. Front doors are extended about 1" with 2 detents and rear doors were extended about 4" with 1 detent all the way open. I guess I forgot to snap a pic. Will Post A pic of the doors open after this weekend when I head back out to the shop. Thanks CHIZZLER

87max · 01-03-2017, 02:26 PM

heavy ceiling grid wire (straight not coil) works well for welding to door edges gain about 1/8". Had to rework them on my crew.

daddyjeep · 01-03-2017, 08:42 PM

Very cool build. I'll follow along.

Bomp · 01-03-2017, 09:14 PM

Really diggin' that look, Low and long.
Whats the length from tip to tail?

lower50's · 01-03-2017, 09:28 PM

Looking better and better!!

**66ChevyMax** · 01-03-2017, 10:34 PM

I love the look, engine is sweet looking

GREEN64 · 01-03-2017, 11:48 PM

Just went through all 16 pages. Look awesome! Can't wait to see more.

**CHIZZLER** · 01-04-2017, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Really diggin' that look, Low and long.
Whats the length from tip to tail?

Never really measured the whole thing. I think it would be same as A long bed plus 30".

Thanks everyone for checkin in. More to come CHIZZLER

**CHIZZLER** · 01-15-2017, 11:29 PM

More metal work. Closing up some major gaps around all door edges. The boss spent A bunch of time on these gaps welding 1/8" welding round. Hood was re-installed along with the cowl pieces. we installed the porterbuilt hood relocate hinges in the cowl. Test fit was all good. Hood was sitting very good and gaps were workable. We put the provided shocks on the hinges and now the passenger side is the same but the drivers side has moved the gap at the cowl forward and up. We switched shocks from side to side and nothing changed. Not positive yet how the shocks would be causing that on just one side. We checked and there is no binding or contact with anything. The opening closing action is very smooth and equal from both sides. Going to get back on it next weekend and see whats needed to get the hood to sit right. CHIZZLER

10-08-2016, 07:38 AM	#376
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice work!!!!!!!

10-08-2016, 10:19 PM	#377
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Today was A little progress forward and some backwards. Found a 2007 Duramax Lbz motor and Allison 1000 6-speed with 118k. Some changes will need to be made in the engine compartment for the new motor. Looks like mainly boost tubes,water inlet and Air intake. The Lbz is rated at 360 hp compared to the lb7 at 235. Also no injector problems and no FICM (fuel injection control module). Motor came tuned with EFI live and 5 position switch. Tranny came with Trans-go upgrade. Cab is ready to be blasted now for final fitting of the doors and see what's hiding on the roof. I didn't have to go far to sell the old motor cause my buddy working on the truck is going to use it on a coe build he is doing. More to come. Thanks 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

10-09-2016, 07:25 AM	#378
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: 1961 Crew Max Engine changes sounds good. __________________ 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!

10-09-2016, 09:16 AM	#379
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1961 Crew Max An increase in hp is always a good thing. Well played. __________________ 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

10-11-2016, 05:51 PM	#380
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice score more hp with no work is the best. __________________ 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

10-16-2016, 04:49 PM	#381
2mas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 126	Re: 1961 Crew Max Hi, Looks great, I run a LBZ too. What are your plans for the oil pan? Just "pancake" it or keep the oil volume? I think I need to shorten mine about 2" Regards /Thomas __________________ 1965 c10 BBW LWB - Duramax 2010 Camaro SS - Whipple (721hp) 2017 Volvo V60 diesel-hybrid (233hp) 2008 volvo XC70 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=677577

10-16-2016, 11:50 PM	#383
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Today's progress. Converted the allison trans from 4wd to 2wd. Overall pretty easy and messy. Also got the new down pipe connected to the turbo. Probably going to have to cut it and rotate the end to clear the frame and cab. Removed a bunch of random brackets and misc stuff and all the egr stuff on the motor. Cab is in the blast booth. Thanks 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

10-17-2016, 07:18 AM	#384
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looks good. That is sure a bunch of extra stuff, got to be good for an extra 5hp lol. I moved my glow plug relay and everything else I could inside the cab to clean up the motor, do you have similar plans? __________________ 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

10-30-2016, 05:00 PM	#386
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Little update. Most of the cab was blasted and a lot of final welding done on fire wall,floors and other areas. Next will be blasting the roof. The boss is headed to SEMA today so hopefully back on it next week. 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

11-19-2016, 06:33 PM	#387
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1961 Crew Max Cab and the whole truck is looking great. Glad to put a face with the name, wish there was more time to talk trucks but the swap meet was buzzin' with parts. Will have to make it up to your neck of the woods for a swap meet one day. I'd be willing to make a special trip up to check out Crew Max live.

12-12-2016, 09:30 PM	#388
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max UPDATE. Lot of lead came out of the roof. overall condition is good and with some welding and hammer and dolly it can be straightened out. Almost got the new motor mocked up. Had to slightly change both boost tubes, water inlet, glow plug module, oil fill tube and some other misc. Seems like there is more room at the firewall then the old motor. Started making A air intake with box to keep heat away from the filter. More to come. 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 Last edited by CHIZZLER; 12-12-2016 at 09:32 PM. Reason: picture

12-12-2016, 10:08 PM	#389
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looks really good Chizzler. Was the roof formed from 5 pieces? __________________ 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

12-13-2016, 04:19 PM	#391
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1961 Crew Max It's all coming together. Are you going to weld the roof seams? __________________ 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

01-02-2017, 10:31 PM	#392
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Well Happy New Years All. Hope its A good one. Progress has been slow with all the holiday stuff. Managed to get all 4 doors hung. Man the gaps are ugly. Most likely going to weld on every side of each door to make them better. Also took 8 jeep door checks and cut and extended them. Front doors are extended about 1" with 2 detents and rear doors were extended about 4" with 1 detent all the way open. I guess I forgot to snap a pic. Will Post A pic of the doors open after this weekend when I head back out to the shop. Thanks 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

01-03-2017, 02:26 PM	#393
87max Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 87	Re: 1961 Crew Max heavy ceiling grid wire (straight not coil) works well for welding to door edges gain about 1/8". Had to rework them on my crew.



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01-03-2017, 08:42 PM	#394
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: 1961 Crew Max Very cool build. I'll follow along. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

01-03-2017, 09:14 PM	#395
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1961 Crew Max Really diggin' that look, Low and long. Whats the length from tip to tail?

01-03-2017, 09:28 PM	#396
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looking better and better!! __________________ 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

01-03-2017, 10:34 PM	#397
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: 1961 Crew Max I love the look, engine is sweet looking __________________ 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

01-03-2017, 11:48 PM	#398
GREEN64 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rushsylvania Ohio Posts: 39	Re: 1961 Crew Max Just went through all 16 pages. Look awesome! Can't wait to see more.

01-15-2017, 11:29 PM	#400
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max More metal work. Closing up some major gaps around all door edges. The boss spent A bunch of time on these gaps welding 1/8" welding round. Hood was re-installed along with the cowl pieces. we installed the porterbuilt hood relocate hinges in the cowl. Test fit was all good. Hood was sitting very good and gaps were workable. We put the provided shocks on the hinges and now the passenger side is the same but the drivers side has moved the gap at the cowl forward and up. We switched shocks from side to side and nothing changed. Not positive yet how the shocks would be causing that on just one side. We checked and there is no binding or contact with anything. The opening closing action is very smooth and equal from both sides. Going to get back on it next weekend and see whats needed to get the hood to sit right. 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

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