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flamingbig10 · 09-05-2010, 12:38 AM

well got a frame today

baclay9 · 09-05-2010, 08:19 AM

I am doing the same thing you are right now, swapping frames. It doesn't seem too bad so far. I know this is snowball stuff but do yourself a favor and go ahead and put new bushings, ball joints, ect in it while you are this far down. No since in doing it again later. Of course if this is your DD you may not be able to have it down that long. Looks good man. Have fun with it.

flamingbig10 · 09-05-2010, 11:29 AM

Four years ago when I started working on my truck I replaced all the bushing and steering components, so I will be using them on the new frame, and yes this is my daily I will be able to borrow my grand pa's jeep wile its down

flamingbig10 · 09-06-2010, 01:08 AM

Cleaned up the frame today

v502 · 09-06-2010, 08:18 AM

LOoking good man.

menace121978 · 09-06-2010, 07:03 PM

oh yea!! going to do her up right!!

nice job Aaron!!

flamingbig10 · 09-06-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

oh yea!! going to do her up right!!

nice job Aaron!!

yep I have a different perspective on quality of work now since I work at a top notch auto repair shop, if it wasn't done right the first or dressed up it will be this time.

I did get a little work done today a was able to cut the rivets off for the factory tail pipe hanger, but I still have the rear bump stop brackets to cut off, the cross member that holds the disc brake valve has a loose rivet so I may cut all the rivets out and replace with bolts

flamingbig10 · 09-11-2010, 08:00 PM

flamingbig10 · 09-11-2010, 10:44 PM

I got the rear end unbolted so tomorrow I'll move the frame to the back yard and start stripping the paint I plan on have frame sanded and painted by the end of the month

SCOTI · 09-11-2010, 11:26 PM

I think I noticed that frame on C-list. Smart way to get the swb rails & get it all slicked/painted w/o down time on the truck.

3r!c84 · 09-11-2010, 11:28 PM

man i thought im the only one with a messy garage lol

JohnC · 09-12-2010, 11:46 AM

Nice score on the frame man. Like Scoti mentioned that's a good way to go about it. Keep us updated.

flamingbig10 · 09-12-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I think I noticed that frame on C-list. Smart way to get the swb rails & get it all slicked/painted w/o down time on the truck.

It was on Craigslist for a couple of months

flamingbig10 · 09-12-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

man i thought im the only one with a messy garage lol

its mostly my parents stuff

flamingbig10 · 09-12-2010, 07:02 PM

flamingbig10 · 09-13-2010, 12:36 AM

moved the frame to back yard and started on removing the rear bump stop brackets, then I still need to weld on washer to the front left shock mount since its wallered out

JohnC · 09-13-2010, 09:20 AM

Just my opinion, but I don't think those wheels will look good on your truck.

Looking good man, keep it up!

flamingbig10 · 09-13-2010, 09:39 AM

there chrome plated though

bakerboys · 09-14-2010, 10:24 AM

I have a question for you my shortbed sits kind of high i have 8 leafs on my leaf springs my sons longbed only has 4 leafs should i take out some leafs
or just replace them

SCOTI · 09-14-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

moved the frame to back yard and started on removing the rear bump stop brackets, then I still need to weld on washer to the front left shock mount since its wallered out

At your current drop, I would just swap on some shock relocators up front vs. the washer idea. Measure your shocks & see if it's a good idea.

flamingbig10 · 09-14-2010, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakerboys

I have a question for you my shortbed sits kind of high i have 8 leafs on my leaf springs my sons longbed only has 4 leafs should i take out some leafs
or just replace them

if you still want your towing capacity go with some drop shackles

flamingbig10 · 09-14-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

At your current drop, I would just swap on some shock relocators up front vs. the washer idea. Measure your shocks & see if it's a good idea.

I look in to it

flamingbig10 · 09-14-2010, 08:24 PM

draggin86 · 09-14-2010, 10:14 PM

man you are making some good progress!

flamingbig10 · 09-14-2010, 11:22 PM

thanks

09-05-2010, 12:38 AM	#451
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build well got a frame today __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-05-2010, 08:19 AM	#452
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: my 80 build I am doing the same thing you are right now, swapping frames. It doesn't seem too bad so far. I know this is snowball stuff but do yourself a favor and go ahead and put new bushings, ball joints, ect in it while you are this far down. No since in doing it again later. Of course if this is your DD you may not be able to have it down that long. Looks good man. Have fun with it.

09-05-2010, 11:29 AM	#453
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build Four years ago when I started working on my truck I replaced all the bushing and steering components, so I will be using them on the new frame, and yes this is my daily I will be able to borrow my grand pa's jeep wile its down __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 09-05-2010 at 11:30 AM.

09-06-2010, 01:08 AM	#454
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build Cleaned up the frame today __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-06-2010, 08:18 AM	#455
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: my 80 build LOoking good man. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project Last edited by v502; 09-06-2010 at 08:19 AM.

09-06-2010, 07:03 PM	#456
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: my 80 build oh yea!! going to do her up right!! nice job Aaron!! __________________ "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

09-11-2010, 08:00 PM	#458
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-11-2010, 10:44 PM	#459
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build I got the rear end unbolted so tomorrow I'll move the frame to the back yard and start stripping the paint I plan on have frame sanded and painted by the end of the month __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-11-2010, 11:26 PM	#460
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: my 80 build I think I noticed that frame on C-list. Smart way to get the swb rails & get it all slicked/painted w/o down time on the truck. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-11-2010, 11:28 PM	#461
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09-12-2010, 11:46 AM	#462
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: my 80 build Nice score on the frame man. Like Scoti mentioned that's a good way to go about it. Keep us updated.

09-12-2010, 07:02 PM	#465
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-13-2010, 12:36 AM	#466
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build moved the frame to back yard and started on removing the rear bump stop brackets, then I still need to weld on washer to the front left shock mount since its wallered out __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-13-2010, 09:20 AM	#467
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: my 80 build Just my opinion, but I don't think those wheels will look good on your truck. Looking good man, keep it up!

09-13-2010, 09:39 AM	#468
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build there chrome plated though __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 09-13-2010 at 06:52 PM.



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09-14-2010, 10:24 AM	#469
bakerboys Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pikeville NC Posts: 239	Re: my 80 build I have a question for you my shortbed sits kind of high i have 8 leafs on my leaf springs my sons longbed only has 4 leafs should i take out some leafs or just replace them

09-14-2010, 08:24 PM	#473
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-14-2010, 10:14 PM	#474
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: my 80 build man you are making some good progress!

09-14-2010, 11:22 PM	#475
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: my 80 build thanks __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

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