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project76 · 01-23-2006, 11:03 PM

Looks damn good!!!

What bags are those? Are you planning on running stock control arms up front?

Oops nevermind, i see the control arms in one of the pics

fletch4x4 · 01-23-2006, 11:39 PM

Bags are slam specilities RS-72's They just came out with a new model and i got these cheap.

Im gonna hopefully use some kind of modified stock arms, we will see.

fletch4x4 · 08-08-2006, 03:21 AM

Holy Crap! an Update!

Well, Summers been busy and the GMC got very little attention until tonight.

This is how it has been sitting

The Air Brake Hoses that Im using as short leads from the bag to the hardlines that im going to use copper for (Plumbing company is the family business).

Makin the Front Bag Cups

All done except for some some grinding and paint.

Makin the plate to attach to the crossmember

Front bag assembly being made. The brass fittings were changed a few times , they wont actually work how it is in the pictures out of the crossmember.

fletch4x4 · 08-08-2006, 03:22 AM

Gettin there...

And Finally Back on 4 wheels for the 1st time in wayyyy too long

Here is just a cool pick i took while takin a break

Its good to get back into the Truck... but unfortunatly I only have the next 2 weeks to really work on it untill winter time. Look forward to some more updates soon though. The front is still 4 or so inches off the ground, but its only the bag thats holding it back....more cutting to come!

Lumpy33 · 08-11-2006, 06:16 PM

Just get rid of those lower cups..

Lumpy33
72 C-10 step

67Fleet · 08-11-2006, 06:29 PM

Or cut them down. I cut my lowers down to about 3/4"

Bushmaster · 08-12-2006, 01:05 AM

I can't wait till I start mine. Looks good.

fletch4x4 · 08-12-2006, 05:31 PM

Im down to about an inch on the bottom with them now, and Im also using a cup on the top too... but I need to trim that down a little more and it will finally lay with the bag installed

67Fleet · 08-12-2006, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fletch4x4

Im down to about an inch on the bottom with them now, and Im also using a cup on the top too... but I need to trim that down a little more and it will finally lay with the bag installed

cup in the top? You're not running upper plates?

fletch4x4 · 08-21-2006, 03:44 PM

I have 2 options, cutting up the upper bag mount, or using the upper and lower cups. There isent enough room for the bag with a plate in there for the front to lay out.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-21-2006, 06:27 PM

Looks like it might be kinda low, look out catapillers

fletch4x4 · 12-17-2006, 12:43 PM

Well Its been way too long and I only get to work on the truck now and then.
But i have some time over the holidays and have been workin on the truck as much as i can

I made these brackets for the bags....I know there pretty far inboard but its just how it worked out

I also finished up the welding on the notch....finally and this is how she sits right now.

The front is getting some ART strong arms (horray for christmas!) insted of some cut up stock ones.

Ill keep posting updates over the next few weeks

poorboy · 12-17-2006, 01:19 PM

Truck is looking good. I wish I had a lift. It must make things alot easier.

fletch4x4 · 12-27-2006, 09:03 PM

Some more work done....

Air Tanks (used to be fire extinguishers)

Filled in some holes so i can bolt the crossmember back in after the section in it

New ART Stong Arms

Holding itself up! (finally)

fletch4x4 · 02-05-2007, 04:06 PM

Its been a while again, but started workin on the engine. My plans are to build a 383 after the truck is on the road and I have some more cash. So in the mean time I cant put a dirty engine in a shiney truck.

A little nasty

So after striping the accessories off and spending wayy to long with degreaser, cleaning solutions, and scotch bright pads. heres the 1st coat.

All the parts were sandblasted, or cleaned up in some way.

fletch4x4 · 02-05-2007, 04:06 PM

edit: double post

jlaird · 02-05-2007, 07:28 PM

Is your frame laying on the ground in the pic where you have your StrongArms installed?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-05-2007, 08:48 PM

How much did you section out of the crossmember? And how far is the frame section under the cab from the fround.

Mello Mel · 02-05-2007, 09:28 PM

This is sweet ! i will hopefully be starting my project soon ! threads like this always get me going !!! keep up the excellent work !!!!!!!

fletch4x4 · 02-10-2007, 11:53 AM

Not too sure which pic you are talking about but yea it does just barley lay frame in the front, the rear is no problem. With the weight of the rest of the truck and engine i doubt it will be a problem.

There is 1 3/4 sectioned out of the front crossmember. The crossmember to the rear of the cab I also cut up some, but im not 100% sure the hoop is going to be highenough for the driveshaft when its laid out. Thats why ive been workin on cleaning up the engine/tranny (plus its a nice change of pace)

67Fleet · 02-10-2007, 12:27 PM

Looking killer fletch. I can't wait to see more progress pics!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-10-2007, 03:28 PM

Thanks you anwsered my ?

[ol'Blue] · 02-11-2007, 12:16 PM

cant wait for more pictures!

lowrollin70gmc · 02-11-2007, 03:12 PM

Good work, I'm now subscribed.

AA Taco Chris · 02-11-2007, 03:57 PM

looks great!!

But with the front crossmember sectioned... should you be basically laying rocker w.o a bdrop??

Or would you need to Z it as well?

01-23-2006, 11:03 PM	#26
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: Bagged project progress Looks damn good!!! What bags are those? Are you planning on running stock control arms up front? Oops nevermind, i see the control arms in one of the pics __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons Last edited by project76; 01-23-2006 at 11:05 PM.

01-23-2006, 11:39 PM	#27
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Bags are slam specilities RS-72's They just came out with a new model and i got these cheap. Im gonna hopefully use some kind of modified stock arms, we will see. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

08-08-2006, 03:21 AM	#28
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Holy Crap! an Update! Well, Summers been busy and the GMC got very little attention until tonight. This is how it has been sitting The Air Brake Hoses that Im using as short leads from the bag to the hardlines that im going to use copper for (Plumbing company is the family business). Makin the Front Bag Cups All done except for some some grinding and paint. Makin the plate to attach to the crossmember Front bag assembly being made. The brass fittings were changed a few times , they wont actually work how it is in the pictures out of the crossmember. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

08-08-2006, 03:22 AM	#29
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Gettin there... And Finally Back on 4 wheels for the 1st time in wayyyy too long Here is just a cool pick i took while takin a break Its good to get back into the Truck... but unfortunatly I only have the next 2 weeks to really work on it untill winter time. Look forward to some more updates soon though. The front is still 4 or so inches off the ground, but its only the bag thats holding it back....more cutting to come! __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

08-11-2006, 06:16 PM	#30
Lumpy33 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 30	Re: Bagged project progress Just get rid of those lower cups.. Lumpy33 72 C-10 step

08-11-2006, 06:29 PM	#31
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Bagged project progress Or cut them down. I cut my lowers down to about 3/4" __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

08-12-2006, 01:05 AM	#32
Bushmaster Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Holbrook, AZ Posts: 25	Re: Bagged project progress I can't wait till I start mine. Looks good. __________________ If You Can't Spark It Park It...

08-12-2006, 05:31 PM	#33
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Im down to about an inch on the bottom with them now, and Im also using a cup on the top too... but I need to trim that down a little more and it will finally lay with the bag installed __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

08-21-2006, 03:44 PM	#35
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress I have 2 options, cutting up the upper bag mount, or using the upper and lower cups. There isent enough room for the bag with a plate in there for the front to lay out. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20 Last edited by fletch4x4; 08-21-2006 at 03:45 PM.

08-21-2006, 06:27 PM	#36
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,472	Re: Bagged project progress Looks like it might be kinda low, look out catapillers __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-17-2006, 12:43 PM	#37
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Well Its been way too long and I only get to work on the truck now and then. But i have some time over the holidays and have been workin on the truck as much as i can I made these brackets for the bags....I know there pretty far inboard but its just how it worked out I also finished up the welding on the notch....finally and this is how she sits right now. The front is getting some ART strong arms (horray for christmas!) insted of some cut up stock ones. Ill keep posting updates over the next few weeks __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20 Last edited by fletch4x4; 12-17-2006 at 12:46 PM.

12-17-2006, 01:19 PM	#38
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Bagged project progress Truck is looking good. I wish I had a lift. It must make things alot easier.

12-27-2006, 09:03 PM	#39
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Some more work done.... Air Tanks (used to be fire extinguishers) Filled in some holes so i can bolt the crossmember back in after the section in it New ART Stong Arms Holding itself up! (finally) __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

02-05-2007, 04:06 PM	#40
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Its been a while again, but started workin on the engine. My plans are to build a 383 after the truck is on the road and I have some more cash. So in the mean time I cant put a dirty engine in a shiney truck. A little nasty So after striping the accessories off and spending wayy to long with degreaser, cleaning solutions, and scotch bright pads. heres the 1st coat. All the parts were sandblasted, or cleaned up in some way. __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

02-05-2007, 04:06 PM	#41
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress edit: double post __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20 Last edited by fletch4x4; 02-05-2007 at 04:19 PM.



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02-05-2007, 07:28 PM	#42
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Bagged project progress Is your frame laying on the ground in the pic where you have your StrongArms installed?

02-05-2007, 08:48 PM	#43
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Bagged project progress How much did you section out of the crossmember? And how far is the frame section under the cab from the fround. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-05-2007, 09:28 PM	#44
Mello Mel African-American Shaolin Monk Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 200	Re: Bagged project progress This is sweet ! i will hopefully be starting my project soon ! threads like this always get me going !!! keep up the excellent work !!!!!!!

02-10-2007, 11:53 AM	#45
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Bagged project progress Not too sure which pic you are talking about but yea it does just barley lay frame in the front, the rear is no problem. With the weight of the rest of the truck and engine i doubt it will be a problem. There is 1 3/4 sectioned out of the front crossmember. The crossmember to the rear of the cab I also cut up some, but im not 100% sure the hoop is going to be highenough for the driveshaft when its laid out. Thats why ive been workin on cleaning up the engine/tranny (plus its a nice change of pace) __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

02-10-2007, 12:27 PM	#46
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Bagged project progress Looking killer fletch. I can't wait to see more progress pics! __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

02-10-2007, 03:28 PM	#47
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Bagged project progress Thanks you anwsered my ? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-11-2007, 12:16 PM	#48
[ol'Blue] Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 158	Re: Bagged project progress cant wait for more pictures!

02-11-2007, 03:12 PM	#49
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02-11-2007, 03:57 PM	#50
AA Taco Chris Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: clinton corners, ny Posts: 38	Re: Bagged project progress looks great!! But with the front crossmember sectioned... should you be basically laying rocker w.o a bdrop?? Or would you need to Z it as well?

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