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vdubbles24 · 01-22-2013, 09:01 PM

I gotcha. Sorry for confusion. I need to change thread title to sectioned not channeled. Lol

I'm not 100% sure in amount chopped. Anybody care to measure the height if stock rear window?

Thanks
Brandon
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vdubbles24 · 01-23-2013, 04:11 AM

What years will upper and lca interchange? I have engine crossmember now I need to scrounge up upper and lca, spindles, etc etc.
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vdubbles24 · 01-23-2013, 03:34 PM

Bump.....
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stomper · 01-23-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubbles24

I need all front suspension. I mean all. What years will fit, so I know when I go pilfering through local junk yards.

Thanks
Brandon
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You'll want '71-'72 or '73-'87 front suspension. 1/2 ton. There are lots of posts and stickies on here about 'conversion' to disc brake and/or 5 lug front suspension so search for that. Either will work but you need to pay attention to the era components you have as the tie rod ends, ball joints, spindles, rotors, brake lines, etc. interface geometry changed slightly. All things equal I'd go with '73-'87. Advantage being the UCA and LCA have rubber bushings for a smoother ride and the components are cheaper.

vdubbles24 · 01-23-2013, 04:14 PM

STOMPER

THANK YOU!
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vdubbles24 · 01-23-2013, 04:15 PM

I'm not to lazy to search. I'm still figuring my way around this site. All I use is my iPhone so that may make it more difficult.
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stomper · 01-23-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubbles24

I'm not to lazy to search. I'm still figuring my way around this site. All I use is my iPhone so that may make it more difficult.
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This thread will give you more than you need to know:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post4416555

I like using the grey box with the white bar across the top at the top of the page for my searches. Just click the '67-72chevytrucks.com' option and it will search the entire site instantly.

I'm currently putting a '71 front crossmember under my '68. The brake lines is the only 'figure it out when I get there' kinda thing I havent worked out yet.

The great majority of the discussions here are about originality - including mine. However, your truck (shell) reminds me of the "World of Wheels" traveling car show from 1978. I guess thats why Im interested.

vdubbles24 · 01-25-2013, 01:24 AM

I'm havin a hell of a time finding used parts locally. There any good places online to buy used parts?
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YBNORML · 01-25-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vdubbles24

I'm havin a hell of a time finding used parts locally. There any good places online to buy used parts?
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Have you given any thought to buying a parts truck? It would probably save you money in the long run.

vdubbles24 · 01-25-2013, 01:54 AM

That's what I've been searching for. A whole truck. Get what I need and scrap rest.
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Killick · 01-25-2013, 02:19 AM

If you keep looking you will likely find a decent donor. I just found an 84 that is running and has the brakes and front end parts I'm after for $700. Haven't seen it yet but it might be the new lawn ornament shortly...
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vdubbles24 · 01-25-2013, 05:57 PM

Might be a crazy question but here goes.

Since I plan on doin a Z on this chassis could I sub frame it with the front clip off a 88' up Chevy?
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vdubbles24 · 01-29-2013, 03:06 AM

Seems my thread has died.

Check this out

http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/3579014743.html
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prostreetC-10 · 01-29-2013, 11:50 AM

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Seems my thread has died.

It happens to the best of us. Just post something new and interesting on it's progress. Just like when we were little boys.......we like pictures!!!!

Sawyer14 · 03-17-2016, 03:52 PM

Hey hope you are still a member I am the original owner to that truck! I would love to here from you message me back and I will get you my phone number if you still own it. Thank

Racer382D · 03-17-2016, 04:47 PM

What a shame that looks to have been a pretty solid truck.

Sawyer14 · 03-17-2016, 05:12 PM

So you have any clue as of where the owner is or where it might be now? I bought the truck when I was 16...I'm now 32 I chopped it 5 inches and sectioned it 2 inches...I chopped it when I went to Wyotech as a class project.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-17-2016, 05:21 PM

His last activity was 10/9/2013

**Grumpy old man** · 03-17-2016, 05:39 PM

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Channeling is dropping the body down over the frame and sectioning is what you have with the 2" removed the length of the body. If it was channeled there would be a step in the floorboard the depth of what ever the channel drop was.

LockDoc

^^^ THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! We have a pretty good assumption of why it was never finished , It's not only technically hard it's very expensive and they never bring the money it cost to build them in the first place .

**LockDoc** · 03-17-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

^^^ THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! We have a pretty good assumption of why it was never finished , It's not only technically hard it's very expensive and they never bring the money it cost to build them in the first place .

It takes a lot of dedication to finish out a truck like that. I have chopped a '34 Ford 2 door sedan (3 1/2") and a '27 Ford Model "T" 2 door sedan (12") so I know how much work it is....

LockDoc

46stude · 03-17-2016, 08:33 PM

He was registered at the Volksrod forum. Doesn't look like he's been active there in a good while either, but I sent him a PM thru that site with a link to this thread, just in case he pops in there on occasion.

vdubbles24 · 03-17-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer14

Hey hope you are still a member I am the original owner to that truck! I would love to here from you message me back and I will get you my phone number if you still own it. Thank

I no longer have it, sorry. I traded it for a jeep project. The guy that got it from me went with a 4BT I think, and ended up air ride on all 4 corners. I no longer have his contact info. It went to a very very small town known as Island KY.

Wish I could provide more info.

46stude · 03-17-2016, 08:36 PM

Oh, there he is. LOL

vdubbles24 · 03-17-2016, 08:41 PM

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Oh, there he is. LOL

I got your PM through volksrod forum, took a break from my car addiction. Kids getting older into every activity known to 4th and 6th grade girls and my 5 yr old son is killin some tee ball and soccer. I'll always have time for my vehicles but my kids are only little once!

vdubbles24 · 03-17-2016, 08:46 PM

I've went a little smaller scale on my builds. A 1911 Indian replica I've fabbed 98% of the frame from scratch and old pics. A 1973 Honda CB360 $150 yard sale find. I've stretched and did some mild mods to I'll try and post a pic or two.

01-22-2013, 09:01 PM	#26
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. I gotcha. Sorry for confusion. I need to change thread title to sectioned not channeled. Lol I'm not 100% sure in amount chopped. Anybody care to measure the height if stock rear window? Thanks Brandon Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2013, 04:11 AM	#27
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. What years will upper and lca interchange? I have engine crossmember now I need to scrounge up upper and lca, spindles, etc etc. Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2013, 03:34 PM	#28
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. Bump..... Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2013, 04:14 PM	#30
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. STOMPER THANK YOU! Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2013, 04:15 PM	#31
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. I'm not to lazy to search. I'm still figuring my way around this site. All I use is my iPhone so that may make it more difficult. Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 01:24 AM	#33
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. I'm havin a hell of a time finding used parts locally. There any good places online to buy used parts? Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 01:54 AM	#35
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. That's what I've been searching for. A whole truck. Get what I need and scrap rest. Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 02:19 AM	#36
Killick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary ab Posts: 58	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. If you keep looking you will likely find a decent donor. I just found an 84 that is running and has the brakes and front end parts I'm after for $700. Haven't seen it yet but it might be the new lawn ornament shortly... Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 05:57 PM	#37
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. Might be a crazy question but here goes. Since I plan on doin a Z on this chassis could I sub frame it with the front clip off a 88' up Chevy? Posted via Mobile Device

01-29-2013, 03:06 AM	#38
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. Seems my thread has died. Check this out http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/3579014743.html Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2016, 03:52 PM	#40
Sawyer14 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Monroe City Posts: 2	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. Hey hope you are still a member I am the original owner to that truck! I would love to here from you message me back and I will get you my phone number if you still own it. Thank

03-17-2016, 04:47 PM	#41
Racer382D Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Litchfield,il Posts: 75	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. What a shame that looks to have been a pretty solid truck.

03-17-2016, 05:12 PM	#42
Sawyer14 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Monroe City Posts: 2	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. So you have any clue as of where the owner is or where it might be now? I bought the truck when I was 16...I'm now 32 I chopped it 5 inches and sectioned it 2 inches...I chopped it when I went to Wyotech as a class project.

03-17-2016, 05:21 PM	#43
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,268	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. His last activity was 10/9/2013 __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-17-2016, 08:33 PM	#46
46stude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Rockport, Texas Posts: 192	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. He was registered at the Volksrod forum. Doesn't look like he's been active there in a good while either, but I sent him a PM thru that site with a link to this thread, just in case he pops in there on occasion.



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03-17-2016, 08:36 PM	#48
46stude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Rockport, Texas Posts: 192	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. Oh, there he is. LOL

03-17-2016, 08:46 PM	#50
vdubbles24 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Grandview Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Total newb, found a chopped and channel forgotten project. I've went a little smaller scale on my builds. A 1911 Indian replica I've fabbed 98% of the frame from scratch and old pics. A 1973 Honda CB360 $150 yard sale find. I've stretched and did some mild mods to I'll try and post a pic or two.

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