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08-28-2014, 11:02 AM | #1 | |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
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08-29-2014, 10:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
Matt............I have some other brackets that support the transfer case from the bottom. They attach to the lower transmission bolt holes and use a little longer bolt. I pulled them from a 91 Suburban 4 wheel drive that I scrapped several years ago. I am planning to convert my truck to 4X4, so I will probably use the ones I have, but I thought I would pass the info along so you will know where to look when you go to your local salvage yard. You might also find them on the K-5 Blazers as well. I have never seen them on any pickups, but they may have just been removed. Jason
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08-29-2014, 10:06 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
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10-16-2014, 07:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
one thing i noticed is that you mounted the motor and trans without the cab on the truck
just for grins throw the cab on the frame just to check for firewall and trans clearance these trucks with stock v8 had the distributor, valve covers and trans very close to sheet metal might save you a lot of time repositioning the motor/trans now vs modifying the firewall, core support or floor pans later
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10-17-2014, 02:00 PM | #5 | |
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Once the chassis is rolling again in about a week I am putting the cab, doors, and front sheet metal on with new mounts, hinges and hardware to align all my gaps before I brace the cab and remove it again for rust repairs. I will mount the motor/trans/t-case again at this point to double check location and clearances. |
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10-17-2014, 02:12 PM | #6 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
Looking good.
My axels are going to be the last thing I do. I want to do disk rear but I can't find a cheep conversion for 6 lug rotors. I can find $300 kits for car but truck conversions are $500. For that price I can just buy a mid 90s rear with disks already installed.
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10-17-2014, 02:54 PM | #7 | |
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10-20-2014, 11:26 AM | #8 |
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Not too big of an update. Kept working on the front and rear ends. Also cleaned out my side of the garage to give me so more room to work.
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12-01-2014, 02:20 PM | #9 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
Another week and you should be able to drive it......maybe?
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12-01-2014, 05:42 PM | #10 |
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I wish! I still have all the metal work on the cab to do, plumbing, wiring, steering and some interior stuff to do before I can drive it for the first time.
Took almost a month off from the truck due to an ankle injury. Sprained my surgically repaired left ankle playing basketball. Luckily none of the 10 screws and 8" titanium plate was damaged and I am back on my feet now. |
12-02-2014, 12:58 PM | #11 |
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The progress is looking good. Did you have to shorten the axles to get the correct track width? Or have you not gotten that far into it yet to check the tire clearance on the fenders? Just curious as I am wanting to do a 4x4 conversion on my project as well. Right now, I am still tearing it down to the frame and searching for parts (once I figure out what will work without too much modification.) Thanks....Jason
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12-02-2014, 01:11 PM | #12 | |
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Track width is near perfect. I had the original rims mounted on the axles before I tore them down to rebuild. I had the fenders and bed on at that point and the wheels fit nicely in the fenders. I will not be using the original rims but I should be able to find a set that will fit just as good. Also, converting to 4X4 gives you so much tire to wheel well clearance that track width isnt much of an issue. |
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12-04-2014, 01:39 PM | #13 |
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This is killing me... I want to mock up my front sheet metal so I can brace the cab and put it back on the dolly for metal work but the 4 door hinge pins I ordered from Ecklers are back-ordered and the original pins are in terrible shape.
In the meantime I have done some more engine and trans work. Should be ready to drop the engine/trans/t-case on the frame soon... oh yeah, the cab is still in the way |
12-09-2014, 12:44 PM | #14 |
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Very Cool build you have going, nice to see some 4x4 action as well if you don't get side tracked, you might be rolling by summer ???
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12-09-2014, 03:09 PM | #15 |
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I hope to be driving it sometime this winter but life keeps getting in the way! At this point, I have a stockpile of parts and just need some time to work. It sucks when all you can do all day is THINK about working on the truck instead of WORKING ON THE TRUCK!!!
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12-15-2014, 03:45 PM | #16 |
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Okay so I cancelled my backordered hinge pins with Ecklers and ordered some from LMC that were in stock... along with some lower hinge pocket patch panels. I'm trying to finish the bottom end of my motor and do some final trans wiring and painting then start fitting panels for metal work.
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12-18-2014, 12:39 AM | #17 |
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congrats on the new gig, now get to work !!!! that truck aint gonna build it's self !!!! lol !!! jk
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12-23-2014, 12:56 PM | #18 |
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Got a bunch more parts from the FedEx man... I did get the broken timing cover bolt out of my block and replaced it with studs. I finished up the oil pump/pan and started on the last of the trans work (a few springs in the VB I never replaced with the shift kit) then painting it and the t-case and getting it all on the chassis. Not sure what I'll do after that, finish the front axle, start the rear, install gas tank, metal work on the cab??? Too many things to do!
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01-30-2015, 10:18 PM | #19 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
You have any new pics of fuel tank install?
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03-01-2015, 08:27 PM | #20 |
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Sorry, haven't installed it yet. Plan on getting back working on the truck this week.
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05-09-2015, 12:28 AM | #21 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
Have you figured out the height difference for the front / rear yet?
I was thinking instead of raising the rear 4", what about lowering the front 3"? They have 3" lowering front springs, they are de-arched a bit but have the same number of original leaf's. This way the front isn't spongy and wobbly.
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09-30-2015, 01:46 PM | #22 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
Matt,
Any progress on the truck? Also, do you have any relatives in Mississippi? I have a friend whose last name is Vitale. His immediate family is in Biloxi/Ocean Springs area.
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04-30-2017, 10:46 PM | #23 |
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Re: Matt's 56 3600 4X4 Build
Hey all, been awhile since I've posted. Didn't get much done for a long time but I've been back at it again. I'm having trouble uploading pics to the thread but I'll try again tomorrow.
Truck is back on 4 wheels with the front and rear suspension completely redone except shocks. Also, go the motor (without heads) and trans in the truck too. |
04-30-2017, 10:47 PM | #24 |
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Here's one pic from today.
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04-30-2017, 10:48 PM | #25 |
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