Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy

[LEEVON]

No comment on the rear end (my wife taught me good). Now the round headlight upgrade, I think I'm allowed to say that's a neat deal!

Looking good...chop chop cut weld!

[67cheby]

LOL...you are a very wise man....me, not so much ! LOL

[watahyahknow]

it would be a nice idea to make a rectangle grill insert that looks like the older style 57 truckgrille

[67cheby]

i am not one for aftermarket or modified grills, i prefer the stock ones

[68Timber]

These are nice if you like the stock dash but would like to upgrade it - this is NOT their digital kit. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd782.htm

[67cheby]

I will be using a Dakota digital dash this is the one i am thinking about

[jlsanborn]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

I will be using a Dakota digital dash this is the one i am thinking about

Holy smokies! Let's hear about the rest of the plan dash-wise. Have you sorted it out any? Donor vehicle or home-made?

[jlsanborn]

That speedo only reads 160

[67cheby]

I am thinking about just making something i can find anything that i think will look right

[67cheby]

only 160.....guess i will have to keep looking , i need at least 220 ! LOL

[67cheby]

i am thinking about following FNLOW's lead on his 51 ford dash also , something like this

[lolife99]

My opinion only,... a dash from a different vehicle will look out of place with the stock two-tone paint and side trim.
You already have access to a killer fiberglass shop.
Glass up a stock 73-80 dash pad and door panels.
(even the rear side panels and any kind of stereo equipment).
Maybe water transfer a cool design to them or use some flat paint for the interior colors.
Maybe modify the stock bezel beyond belief.
Incorporate an Accuair controller.

Custom,... is making it look like it was built that way from the factory.
Subtle,... is the coolest
Have a theme and stick to it.

Again,... just my opinion.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by lolife99

My opinion only,... a dash from a different vehicle will look out of place with the stock two-tone paint and side trim.
You already have access to a killer fiberglass shop.
Glass up a stock 73-80 dash pad and door panels.
(even the rear side panels and any kind of stereo equipment).
Maybe water transfer a cool design to them or use some flat paint for the interior colors.
Maybe modify the stock bezel beyond belief.
Incorporate an Accuair controller.

Custom,... is making it look like it was built that way from the factory.
Subtle,... is the coolest
Have a theme and stick to it.

Again,... just my opinion.

Great points, we are still in a toss up on the overall look we are going for one option is the classic two tone and then the other one is a much more custom approach....If i do keep it the classic two tone i will retain the factory stuff and follow right along the lines you are talking about !

[99-LS1-SS]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

I will be using a Dakota digital dash this is the one i am thinking about

That dash looks good.

[watahyahknow]

i like it too i seen pics from those gauges and others they have in there program a while back and was thinking about a set for my truck too if i ever get around to start working on it again
i wonder if someone is allready making a universal cut to fit metal surround / eyebrow for it , that might safe you some time and money making the dash from the ground up

[Zoomin]

My opinion - do whatever Sarah sez.

Happy New Year!!!
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[made2drag]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i am thinking about following FNLOW's lead on his 51 ford dash also , something like this

awesome choice

[butternut1972]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

My opinion - do whatever Sarah sez.

Happy New Year!!!
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Sound Advice...Keep Mama happy! Looking good by the way. Happy New Year.

[YBNORML]

I'm a little late to the party, 17 pages already! oh well better late than never. Looking awesome.
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[67cheby]

Ok all you frame experts, looking for advice here ! The frame underneath the body hangs down to far so the bottom of the frame has to come off also the frame underneath the body is not a straight shot (it goes straight for a while and then it kicks out to the side quite a bit) So here is what i am looking at doing the 2x4 is a mock up of a 2x4 steel tubing that i will get welded in like in this picture then i will cut off the bottom of the frame and since the frame isnt straight i will get some 3/16 4 inch strap metal and weld to the bottom of the tubing and then trim the outside edge of that off and weld it up solid. Then i will box the front of the frame and the rear of the frame . The notch i will have cut out of 3/16 plate so it wont have any seams on the sides just the tops and bottoms and i will make it overlay the original frame rails for 12 inches or so to add strength ......Someone give me some input does that sound like a good plan ?

[mooseknuckles]

sounds good to me...

[made2drag]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

sounds good to me...

x2

[oldman3]

Mike, sounds like an excellent way to remove about an 1-1/2" from the bottom of frame and still be very strong. So we should see the new frame by tomorrow, right...Jim

[67cheby]

anyone else have any opionions ? I am trying to find a frame table to rent from someone for a month or so (close to me) and then frame progress will begin !

[67cheby]

How about a shot of my ghetto fabulous mock up rear axle and a teaser shot of the stance ! I also had to trim out a little more of the rear floor and remove a set of body mounts to make room for the notch