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rusty76 · 01-10-2015, 06:50 PM

I'm along for the ride.

reaper71 · 01-10-2015, 08:45 PM

I'm really liking the frame your doing!!
nice work..

Mark...

65sub · 01-11-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Nice work. I keep checking on this for progress. It's gonna be sick.

Thanks Free Candy. We're making a bit of progress

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I'm along for the ride.

Enjoy the ride Rusty

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Originally Posted by reaper71

I'm really liking the frame your doing!!
nice work..

Mark...

Thanks Reaper. Building the frame is kind of fun.

Here's Fridays progress. We Tig welded most of the perimeter frame, until we ran out of argon. then we tacked some sub assemblies

hotrod66 · 01-11-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I'm along for the ride.

me 2 this should be interesting

65sub · 01-12-2015, 08:10 PM

Got a new plasma cutter on the weekend. So today we started by cutting the 90* frame bends into two 45* bends. Then we made a temporary gig to tack the sub assemblies

65sub · 01-14-2015, 10:35 PM

We did a bunch of tig welding and grinding on the sub assemblies yesterday. Today we clamped the front corners in place then tack welded them

Free Candy Inside · 01-14-2015, 10:48 PM

Killer work

65sub · 01-15-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I'm along for the ride.

Thanks rusty

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Originally Posted by reaper71

I'm really liking the frame your doing!!
nice work..
Mark...

Thanks reaper Frame work is fun

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Originally Posted by hotrod66

me 2 this should be interesting

Thanks for following hotrod

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Killer work

Thanks Free Candy I am watching your cool panel build as well

Today we started modifying the front crossmember. First we made a 1/4 X 2 plate with two nuts welded to one side. Welded it to the mounting point for the frame. Then we started cutting the 2X4 frame section

**CHIZZLER** · 01-15-2015, 11:05 PM

Great build you have going on. Its probably to early to tell but how do you like the versa cut 60? I have been looking at it for awhile. It had very good reviews.

Average Joe · 01-15-2015, 11:09 PM

Very COOL project! Nice work.

65sub · 01-16-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Great build you have going on. Its probably to early to tell but how do you like the versa cut 60? I have been looking at it for awhile. It had very good reviews.

Thanks chizzler So far I like the versa cut 60 it cut 1/2 inch like butter. It does need a good ground to work properly Maybe they all do

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Very COOL project! Nice work.

Thanks Joe

**pimpston65** · 01-16-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

A lot of clamps, a lot of measuring, a little tack welding and we got the perimeter of the frame tacked together. Then we started on some of the sub assemblies

"SUB" assembly? short for suburban assembly hehe, dude this build is by far the most, i don't even know what to say other then AWESOME!!! fast and can corner with the best, heck you can autocross that beast!!!

65sub · 01-19-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

"SUB" assembly? short for suburban assembly hehe, dude this build is by far the most, i don't even know what to say other then AWESOME!!! fast and can corner with the best, heck you can autocross that beast!!!

Thanks pimpston I'm glad you're enjoying my efforts. I don't know about autocross but I do sometimes think highway speed limit signs are just suggestions

Todays work. First we made an angle bracket to bolt to the crossmember. Bolted everything together and tacked it to the 2X4 tubing. The next step was to start building the transition between the2X6 and 2X4 sections

reaper71 · 01-20-2015, 11:06 AM

looking really good...

65sub · 01-21-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by reaper71

looking really good...

Thanks reaper

Started working on the front frame rail for the drivers side. In the first picture notice the angle between the horizontal and vertical where the frame rail sits. In the second picture we cut a 3/8 strip out of the bottom of the frame rail and two cuts on the side. Then used clamps to bend side. The third picture is the side tacked

65sub · 01-22-2015, 08:35 PM

Today we finished making the drivers side front frame rail. Cut two crush sleeves and welded them in. Last two pictures are with the front frame rails tacked in place.

**pimpston65** · 01-22-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Today we finished making the drivers side front frame rail. Cut two crush sleeves and welded them in. Last two pictures are with the front frame rails tacked in place.

i see why you called it twisted, with all those "twists" and turns and the frame rails. like i said if you need a shop hand/whipping boy im your guy!!! what thickness on the frame rails are you using!!!

65sub · 01-22-2015, 08:44 PM

Picture one is some of the tig welding on front frame. The last two pictures show the rear inside corner tacked in and some plasma cutting on the rear corvette section

jonzcustomshop · 01-24-2015, 12:02 AM

cool so far! frame is interesting, but I can't wait for the body mods!
maybe this is what I should do with my 1990 corvette!

**Advanced Design** · 01-24-2015, 12:23 AM

65sub, outstanding project and really love the frame work! Very creative...and a lotta skill there too. I am all in to tag along.

65sub · 01-24-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

i see why you called it twisted, with all those "twists" and turns and the frame rails. like i said if you need a shop hand/whipping boy im your guy!!! what thickness on the frame rails are you using!!!

Pimpston you will see the reason for the frame design when we get to the body modifications. You're not far away, come and have a look. The 2X8 tubes are 1/8 wall, the 2X4 tubes are 3/16 and the curves are 3/16

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

cool so far! frame is interesting, but I can't wait for the body mods!
maybe this is what I should do with my 1990 corvette!

Thanks Jon Doing the body mods should be a lot of fun.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

65sub, outstanding project and really love the frame work! Very creative...and a lotta skill there too. I am all in to tag along.

Thanks A.D. We've had a good time doing this frame.

Friday's work was just welding and grinding on the front of the frame. Here's three pictures of the finished welding

**Palf70Step** · 01-25-2015, 09:00 AM

Fantastic looking work on the frame. Looking forward to following your build.

rusty76 · 01-25-2015, 11:03 AM

Awesome work.

65sub · 01-26-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Fantastic looking work on the frame. Looking forward to following your build.

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Awesome work.

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments.

First two pictures we put the front suspension back together
Next, after some careful measuring we removed the rest of the corvette frame and left the rear suspension on the table.
The last shot is the first two pieces of the rear frame section

FrankyV8 · 01-27-2015, 05:42 PM

Man o man this is one awsome build you got going on here! Gonna be following this! Just out of curiosity why you using a Corvette for suspension?

01-10-2015, 06:50 PM	#26
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I'm along for the ride. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

01-10-2015, 08:45 PM	#27
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I'm really liking the frame your doing!! nice work.. Mark... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

01-12-2015, 08:10 PM	#30
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Got a new plasma cutter on the weekend. So today we started by cutting the 90* frame bends into two 45* bends. Then we made a temporary gig to tack the sub assemblies Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

01-14-2015, 10:35 PM	#31
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister We did a bunch of tig welding and grinding on the sub assemblies yesterday. Today we clamped the front corners in place then tack welded them Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

01-14-2015, 10:48 PM	#32
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Killer work

01-15-2015, 11:05 PM	#34
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Great build you have going on. Its probably to early to tell but how do you like the versa cut 60? I have been looking at it for awhile. It had very good reviews. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

01-15-2015, 11:09 PM	#35
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Very COOL project! Nice work. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

01-20-2015, 11:06 AM	#39
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister looking really good... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

01-22-2015, 08:35 PM	#41
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Today we finished making the drivers side front frame rail. Cut two crush sleeves and welded them in. Last two pictures are with the front frame rails tacked in place. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

01-22-2015, 08:44 PM	#43
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Picture one is some of the tig welding on front frame. The last two pictures show the rear inside corner tacked in and some plasma cutting on the rear corvette section Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

01-24-2015, 12:02 AM	#44
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister cool so far! frame is interesting, but I can't wait for the body mods! maybe this is what I should do with my 1990 corvette! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

01-24-2015, 12:23 AM	#45
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister 65sub, outstanding project and really love the frame work! Very creative...and a lotta skill there too. I am all in to tag along. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-25-2015, 09:00 AM	#47
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Fantastic looking work on the frame. Looking forward to following your build. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-25-2015, 11:03 AM	#48
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Awesome work. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

01-27-2015, 05:42 PM	#50
FrankyV8 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holland Posts: 82	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Man o man this is one awsome build you got going on here! Gonna be following this! Just out of curiosity why you using a Corvette for suspension?



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