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kvn1011 · 09-22-2010, 12:27 PM

v502 · 09-23-2010, 08:37 PM

Awesome man looking great cant wait to see the stuff on the truck.

Z06 brakes are huge people have been having hard time finding wheels that will fit. But am sure you got it figured out right on man

How much did the ford 9 set u back? Am looking for one my self.

logan91k · 09-24-2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

Thanks, the wheels and tires are Mickey Thompsons and i got them online thru Summit the tires were $400 each plus $30 each for oversize shipping. The wheels HR1 were i think $1,250 each. on the rear i got 20x16 with a 5" back space bolt pattern is 5x4.75 they dont make these on 5x5. Tires are Sporsman SR 31x18x20.

thx mate!

i'll have to get a pair of those for my truck (540 BB), if only shipping to germany wouldn't be so expensive...

smokedat · 09-26-2010, 11:18 AM

Started putting the parts together as i predicted I did need a spacer to clear the calipers. Once I had it all built with the wheels on it lookd huge like if there was no way it would fit in a truck.
My plan is to center the rear axle with wheels on, after i triple check my measurements I will start welding the 4 link in place. I need the spacers I will order those on Monday so work on this will have to wait

kvn1011 · 09-26-2010, 11:28 AM

This is gonna be a serious machine! , I love the wheel selection the color, the brakes, and ovetall attention to detail....do you have a deadline as far as completion? Or is it one day at a time?
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68GMCCustom · 09-26-2010, 12:50 PM

Damn! I want that! :drool:

menace121978 · 09-26-2010, 06:48 PM

wow

that is just incredible man

68 TT · 09-27-2010, 02:30 PM

Amazing parts and work as usual. Keep it up.

smokedat · 09-27-2010, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback, I dont have a deadline for this project but I defenetly dont intend in dragin it for years, I dont want to rush and half a$$.

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Originally Posted by kvn1011

This is gonna be a serious machine! , I love the wheel selection the color, the brakes, and ovetall attention to detail....do you have a deadline as far as completion? Or is it one day at a time?
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smokedat · 09-27-2010, 11:47 PM

The 9 was custom ordered to my specs and it was 950 shipped. No center section a good one is about another 1,000

As for the breaks I agree the calipers are big and it will be a challenge to find wheels to clear calipers, the rotors just dont have enough kick out youre best bet is to run sum sort of spacer I ended using a billet adapter this gave me sufficient wheel bolt thread and the clearance I needed. I got these 2 pics

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Originally Posted by v502

Awesome man looking great cant wait to see the stuff on the truck.

Z06 brakes are huge people have been having hard time finding wheels that will fit. But am sure you got it figured out right on man

How much did the ford 9 set u back? Am looking for one my self.

ERBSIX · 09-28-2010, 03:23 PM

Your photography blows everything else away on this board.

Is there a way to pull off the focus / fade with a standard digital camera?

That makes such a huge difference.

mcbassin · 09-28-2010, 04:08 PM

Nice progress! Where did you get the wheel spacers? are they custom widths? thanks

smokedat · 09-29-2010, 12:14 AM

Thanks, I use an SLR camera the ones wit the detachable lenses, unfortunatly a standard compact digital will not produce the depth of field effect in order to achieve that you need an aperature of 2.8

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Originally Posted by ERBSIX

Your photography blows everything else away on this board.

Is there a way to pull off the focus / fade with a standard digital camera?

That makes such a huge difference.

smokedat · 09-29-2010, 12:16 AM

I got them at the local wheel shop they come in any size you can eaven get a 4'' if ever needed

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress! Where did you get the wheel spacers? are they custom widths? thanks

LiveAnimals · 09-29-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ERBSIX

Your photography blows everything else away on this board.

x2

smokedat · 09-29-2010, 12:24 AM

Today i started on the 4 link i managed to hang to bottom arms and the top piece were the coilovers connect for this I used a 1.50" OD carbon steel pipe. I didnt have enough time to hang the tri angle arms those require more attention due to the fact that the pumkin is off set to the driver side by a few inches, I should be able to knock it out tomorow. here are a few pics of the progress.

68GMCCustom · 09-29-2010, 11:38 AM

purdeeee.....but your wheels/tires are on backwards (per their intended rotation) aren't they?

Manbearpig · 09-29-2010, 12:32 PM

:drool:

**nlped** · 09-29-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

purdeeee.....but your wheels/tires are on backwards (per their intended rotation) aren't they?

I think he plans on racing it in the very rare and extraordinarily dangerous Peruvian Back@$$wards competions of 2011....

86er · 09-29-2010, 04:31 PM

holly crap............thats freakin way cool. i love it.....

mcbassin · 09-29-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

I got them at the local wheel shop they come in any size you can eaven get a 4'' if ever needed

How much cash for a pair if you don't mind? thanks

v502 · 09-30-2010, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokedat

Today i started on the 4 link i managed to hang to bottom arms and the top piece were the coilovers connect for this I used a 1.50" OD carbon steel pipe. I didnt have enough time to hang the tri angle arms those require more attention due to the fact that the pumkin is off set to the driver side by a few inches, I should be able to knock it out tomorow. here are a few pics of the progress.

Awesome I like

Man i feel like you can read my thoughts my setup is almost exact, the only difference is your ahead of me. I feel like your building my truck

smokedat · 10-03-2010, 12:34 PM

LOL good eye

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

purdeeee.....but your wheels/tires are on backwards (per their intended rotation) aren't they?

smokedat · 10-03-2010, 12:35 PM

They were like $55 each

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

How much cash for a pair if you don't mind? thanks

smokedat · 10-03-2010, 12:42 PM

I finally finished the 4 link all i need now are the coil overs I will be ordering those on Monday. I removed all the brakets from the old leaf spring set up to clean up the frame and started on preping the frame to re shoot paint it again

09-22-2010, 12:27 PM	#376
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

09-23-2010, 08:37 PM	#377
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Awesome man looking great cant wait to see the stuff on the truck. Z06 brakes are huge people have been having hard time finding wheels that will fit. But am sure you got it figured out right on man How much did the ford 9 set u back? Am looking for one my self. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

09-26-2010, 11:18 AM	#379
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Started putting the parts together as i predicted I did need a spacer to clear the calipers. Once I had it all built with the wheels on it lookd huge like if there was no way it would fit in a truck. My plan is to center the rear axle with wheels on, after i triple check my measurements I will start welding the 4 link in place. I need the spacers I will order those on Monday so work on this will have to wait Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-03-2010 at 11:08 PM.

09-26-2010, 11:28 AM	#380
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne This is gonna be a serious machine! , I love the wheel selection the color, the brakes, and ovetall attention to detail....do you have a deadline as far as completion? Or is it one day at a time? Posted via Mobile Device

09-26-2010, 12:50 PM	#381
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Damn! I want that! :drool: __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-26-2010, 06:48 PM	#382
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne wow that is just incredible man __________________ "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

09-27-2010, 02:30 PM	#383
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Amazing parts and work as usual. Keep it up. __________________ 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

09-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#386
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Your photography blows everything else away on this board. Is there a way to pull off the focus / fade with a standard digital camera? That makes such a huge difference. __________________ 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!

09-28-2010, 04:08 PM	#387
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Nice progress! Where did you get the wheel spacers? are they custom widths? thanks __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-29-2010, 12:24 AM	#391
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Today i started on the 4 link i managed to hang to bottom arms and the top piece were the coilovers connect for this I used a 1.50" OD carbon steel pipe. I didnt have enough time to hang the tri angle arms those require more attention due to the fact that the pumkin is off set to the driver side by a few inches, I should be able to knock it out tomorow. here are a few pics of the progress. Attached Images

09-29-2010, 11:38 AM	#392
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne purdeeee.....but your wheels/tires are on backwards (per their intended rotation) aren't they? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-29-2010, 12:32 PM	#393
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne :drool: __________________ 1972 GMC C10

09-29-2010, 04:31 PM	#395
86er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton,Iowa Posts: 72	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne holly crap............thats freakin way cool. i love it.....

10-03-2010, 12:42 PM	#400
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I finally finished the 4 link all i need now are the coil overs I will be ordering those on Monday. I removed all the brakets from the old leaf spring set up to clean up the frame and started on preping the frame to re shoot paint it again Attached Images



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