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andrewmp6 · 01-09-2010, 04:21 AM

Yeah once you get shocks and burn everything in it should ride great and last a long time.

**wancosc356** · 01-09-2010, 04:40 AM

Very nice looking!

ShowSS12 · 01-09-2010, 11:19 AM

wow nice back half.....

jmedero · 01-09-2010, 12:14 PM

That's what she said!! Sorry I could not resist.

68laydout · 01-10-2010, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys. Starting on the front today.

ravens65 · 01-10-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 68laydout

Thanks guys. Starting on the front today.

take more pics this time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

billdo · 01-15-2010, 01:20 AM

my cross member looks alot like yours but my frame drops back down to stock height for bed mount. looks good. mines been done for 2 years now trying to get it on the road soon. full frame off restore/mods take a long time when you do it all your self

68laydout · 04-27-2010, 02:08 PM

Progress is painfully slow but finally got some time this past weekend to mock up the front bag plates. I was going to be lazy and not post these but I know you guys love some pics. So here ya go.

Dumped

4" Ride Height

Nose bleed

Chopped spring pockets off and replaced with .25" plate. Still need to trim it down some more but you get the idea.

noonzor · 04-27-2010, 02:21 PM

very nice work man!

FnLow69 · 04-28-2010, 12:37 AM

very nice man...i like it.

Justin

68laydout · 04-28-2010, 12:33 PM

Appreciate it fellas. I went outside the box hoping to clean up the front and tie-in the look of the backhalf. The front looks like **** right now, but should look nice once I get it all painted. Next up is narrowing the a-arms an inch or so and frame horns will be 2x4 like the back.

6772owner · 04-28-2010, 02:26 PM

Looks amazing buddy, love all the fab work!

**scotts62** · 04-28-2010, 06:36 PM

Looking good!

phishninmn · 05-01-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 68laydout

I decided to Z because it seemed to be the easiest method to achieve the drop I wanted and to center the wheels.

I ended up with a 3.25 or 3.50 Z at an angle to move the crossmember forward approx. 1". I started with a 4" Z to get it to lay out with the factory control arms and not bind the upper BJ's. I didnt like that for various reasons and decided to cut the control arms to flaten the BJ angle. That worked best and I re-z'd to what it is now.

do you have pics of the angled Z

68laydout · 05-03-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phishninmn

do you have pics of the angled Z

74 degree cut is what I went with.

draggin86 · 05-03-2010, 07:21 PM

very nice dude! clean and to the point!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-03-2010, 10:33 PM

Very nice I would love to redo mine but I am just wanting to get her on the road these days..

68laydout · 05-04-2010, 01:55 PM

Appreciate the comments guys! I know what you mean about just wanting to drive it. I'm right there with you man.

jlaird · 05-04-2010, 11:18 PM

Nice!!! I love the combo in the front...a little factory, a little dropmember. And like those lower bag plates.

wannagettachevy · 06-22-2010, 03:10 AM

i see you cut and moved the ends of the uca? was that to take stress off the bj when layed out?

gixxerpymp · 06-22-2010, 12:49 PM

I love this setup.

68laydout · 06-24-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wannagettachevy

i see you cut and moved the ends of the uca? was that to take stress off the bj when layed out?

Yup, they binded enough to keep the frame off the ground with a 3.5" Z. I tried a 4" Z to avoid doing this and it allowed the frame to lay by a hair. I decided to re-angle the BJ mounts and gp back to a 3.5" Z. Much better now. Pain in the ass to do, but I'm already narrowing the arms .75-1". That's what I'm in the middle of now. Need to get the track width narrowed so I can run a 3-4" ride height and still turn decent.

68laydout · 06-24-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gixxerpymp

I love this setup.

Appreciate it man. Progress is slow but I'll post some new pics soon. Once I get the front track width narrowed things will start coming together.

BigShoe24 · 06-26-2010, 11:03 AM

Sweet build, figure anything out on the shocks?

ravens65 · 06-26-2010, 07:07 PM

Hey man looks good! I have not been doing much to mine, just got out of the hospital again, (two strokes in a month!) I think they have it figured out now. put me on blood thinners. i can't drink, or smoke..... Damn, Then they told me to put my hobbies on the back burner, if i get cut I'll have to go to the E.R. But today I said screw it .... thats to much to ask of a guy, I'm 47 years old , not even gray or bald yet. I can just lay around and wait to die or..... I can help speed it along. hahaha, good thing I just got health insurance. so .... not taking the advice of the doctors, I worked on my truck today , just workin out a few bugs. then went for a nice drive in it, no plate but have insurance.I'll get the plate monday. Man that stroker can run and its very loud so that the neighbors can enjoy it to!! Keep up the good work. Eric

01-09-2010, 04:21 AM	#26
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Backhalf almost done Yeah once you get shocks and burn everything in it should ride great and last a long time.

01-09-2010, 04:40 AM	#27
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Backhalf almost done Very nice looking! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

01-09-2010, 11:19 AM	#28
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Backhalf almost done wow nice back half..... __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

01-09-2010, 12:14 PM	#29
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,073	Re: Backhalf almost done That's what she said!! Sorry I could not resist. __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

01-10-2010, 03:41 PM	#30
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: Backhalf almost done Thanks guys. Starting on the front today.

01-15-2010, 01:20 AM	#32
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: Backhalf almost done my cross member looks alot like yours but my frame drops back down to stock height for bed mount. looks good. mines been done for 2 years now trying to get it on the road soon. full frame off restore/mods take a long time when you do it all your self

04-27-2010, 02:08 PM	#33
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: Backhalf almost done Progress is painfully slow but finally got some time this past weekend to mock up the front bag plates. I was going to be lazy and not post these but I know you guys love some pics. So here ya go. Dumped 4" Ride Height Nose bleed Chopped spring pockets off and replaced with .25" plate. Still need to trim it down some more but you get the idea.

04-27-2010, 02:21 PM	#34
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: Backhalf almost done very nice work man! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

04-28-2010, 12:37 AM	#35
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: Backhalf almost done very nice man...i like it. Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

04-28-2010, 12:33 PM	#36
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: Backhalf almost done Appreciate it fellas. I went outside the box hoping to clean up the front and tie-in the look of the backhalf. The front looks like **** right now, but should look nice once I get it all painted. Next up is narrowing the a-arms an inch or so and frame horns will be 2x4 like the back.

04-28-2010, 02:26 PM	#37
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Backhalf almost done Looks amazing buddy, love all the fab work! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

04-28-2010, 06:36 PM	#38
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Backhalf almost done Looking good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-03-2010, 07:21 PM	#41
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Backhalf almost done very nice dude! clean and to the point!

05-03-2010, 10:33 PM	#42
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Backhalf almost done Very nice I would love to redo mine but I am just wanting to get her on the road these days.. __________________ 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..

05-04-2010, 01:55 PM	#43
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: Backhalf almost done Appreciate the comments guys! I know what you mean about just wanting to drive it. I'm right there with you man.



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05-04-2010, 11:18 PM	#44
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Backhalf almost done Nice!!! I love the combo in the front...a little factory, a little dropmember. And like those lower bag plates.

06-22-2010, 03:10 AM	#45
wannagettachevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vista, Ca Posts: 72	Re: Backhalf almost done i see you cut and moved the ends of the uca? was that to take stress off the bj when layed out?

06-22-2010, 12:49 PM	#46
gixxerpymp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 258	Re: Backhalf almost done I love this setup.

06-26-2010, 11:03 AM	#49
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Backhalf almost done Sweet build, figure anything out on the shocks? __________________ RCC

06-26-2010, 07:07 PM	#50
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: Backhalf almost done Hey man looks good! I have not been doing much to mine, just got out of the hospital again, (two strokes in a month!) I think they have it figured out now. put me on blood thinners. i can't drink, or smoke..... Damn, Then they told me to put my hobbies on the back burner, if i get cut I'll have to go to the E.R. But today I said screw it .... thats to much to ask of a guy, I'm 47 years old , not even gray or bald yet. I can just lay around and wait to die or..... I can help speed it along. hahaha, good thing I just got health insurance. so .... not taking the advice of the doctors, I worked on my truck today , just workin out a few bugs. then went for a nice drive in it, no plate but have insurance.I'll get the plate monday. Man that stroker can run and its very loud so that the neighbors can enjoy it to!! Keep up the good work. Eric Attached Images __________________ If it has tits or wheels its gonna give you problems!!!

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