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Izzy · 02-12-2003, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
CALL ME CRAZY BUT....That is just plain stupid!! Do you realize how much of a hack job that is?? jesus its probably 1000 lbs lighter they have cut so much off of it.

LOL I laugh everytime I see that hack job. I could have been BD'ed by getting raised crossmembers and be almost as low. He cut his roockers,

that makes a bd look horrible.

**Captkaos** · 02-12-2003, 01:39 PM

They had interior pics of this on fullsizechevy.com They jacked the floorboard up about a foot! Looked like crap.

LOHRTBT · 02-12-2003, 01:44 PM

Bigblock...he couldnt even do that....he would burn holes in it with the tires!! haha

bigblock73 · 02-12-2003, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Bigblock...he couldnt even do that....he would burn holes in it with the tires!! haha

LMAO....I supposed you are right.

He should intall the rear tubs...they would stick up past the top of the bed!!!

pppllleeeeaasse tell me that isn't his gas filler sticking up in the right rear of the bed!!

-Jeff

LOHRTBT · 02-12-2003, 01:52 PM

and yes that is the nice gas filler about 4 inches from the tire! haaha

G-H-E-T-T-O!!!

Low87 · 02-12-2003, 02:05 PM

Looks like to actually use the gas filler you'd have to maneuver the pump under the bedrails and then angle it into the filler. Nice work.

Izzy · 02-12-2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
They had interior pics of this on fullsizechevy.com They jacked the floorboard up about a foot! Looked like crap.

Yup. BTW go check over there a guy had me post pics of his pro touring hauler.

Prerunner1982 · 02-12-2003, 02:31 PM

low87, dont forget our seats sit on a hump, so technically if he moved the tanks, there is about 6" there you could bodydrop before sacrificing headroom..

Low87 · 02-12-2003, 02:35 PM

I can't imagine someone moving all of the floorboard except the seat hump. Besides, if you did that you'd be sitting on the floor, not exactly exceptional leg room.

Prerunner1982 · 02-12-2003, 02:37 PM

you didnt say anything about leg room....

besides it would be like a car...you know the slow import ones.. all show no go.. isnt that what that guy (with the BD'ed truck that was shown) going for?

low 84 · 02-12-2003, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by helmdogg
SORRRY!!!!! The pics. didn't go thru.!!!!!!!!!!!

like i said in my original post, you don't need to body drop 'unless you want to lay door' which that truck is doing. i honestly don't see the point of body droping it so you can take the rockers off and lay door. if the rocker is already touching the ground, why keep taking more sheet metal off and bding it lower. whats next, cutting half the door off and body dropping it 2 more feet so you can lay winshield? i honestly don't see the point. but its your ride, so just build it the way you want it to be not how others think it will look cool. there is alway someone who gonna be lower, faster, ect.

Izzy · 02-12-2003, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
there is alway someone who gonna be lower, faster, ect.

You may be faster but I'm lower than you. :p

Prerunner1982 · 02-12-2003, 03:24 PM

whats up with the lights/reflectors in his back window?

bigblock73 · 02-12-2003, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
whats up with the lights/reflectors in his back window?

OMG!!! those must be his tail lights...can you say R E D N E C K R I C E R ??!!

Low87 · 02-12-2003, 03:33 PM

Read the webpage, those are his custom LED taillights.

**Captkaos** · 02-12-2003, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by fiveeightchevy

Yup. BTW go check over there a guy had me post pics of his pro touring hauler.

Where!

z71runner · 02-12-2003, 04:28 PM

Yah I have seen this truck twice in Phoenix and it is pretty pointless to do that much work with a body drop and everything when you could do it much more professionally with other methods. The thing looks like junk with they raised bed floor, two toned primer "barf" paintjob and those "Custom LED lights" lol. But if it makes the guy happy, I guess he can go for it.... but its definately not for me.

Izzy · 02-12-2003, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos

Where!

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50531

Prerunner1982 · 02-12-2003, 04:31 PM

my rattle can primer looks better...

SCOTI · 02-12-2003, 05:15 PM

Oopps... in my original post earlier I didn't proof read very well. I meant to say I agree w/the MAJORITY, there's no need to body drop to lay rail. Sorry for any confusion.

A stock floor bodydrop actually relocates where the cab mounts are in addition to notching the frame in the cab area. This is what I was going to do w/my 67 (stock floor bodydrop). It doesn't change the headroom space @ all, it does however require the trans tunnel be raised/modified.

**Captkaos** · 02-12-2003, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by fiveeightchevy
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50531

Thanks, didn't look there! LWB, but it still looks nice.

Izzy · 02-12-2003, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
Oopps... in my original post earlier I didn't proof read very well. I meant to say I agree w/the MAJORITY, there's no need to body drop to lay rail. Sorry for any confusion.

A stock floor bodydrop actually relocates where the cab mounts are in addition to notching the frame in the cab area. This is what I was going to do w/my 67 (stock floor bodydrop). It doesn't change the headroom space @ all, it does however require the trans tunnel be raised/modified.

Like Low84 and I said there's still no need w/ new crossmembers, which is much easier and less time consuming. :read:

helmdogg · 02-12-2003, 06:22 PM

HEY GUYS, AT LEAST U DIDN'T SHOOT DOWN THE 1ST IDEA I HAD ON THIS FORUM. WAY TO MAKE A GUY FEEL WELCOME, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!

bigblock73 · 02-12-2003, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by helmdogg
HEY GUYS, AT LEAST U DIDN'T SHOOT DOWN THE 1ST IDEA I HAD ON THIS FORUM. WAY TO MAKE A GUY FEEL WELCOME, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!

Hey man, although we all suggested "NO" on the body drop, we were just having fun with the truck pics we saw...no one here was taking attacks against you...just that hideous truck.

Everybody has an opinion, you asked, we provided it.

We try not to dis-respect each other, don't take it personal. You are more than welcome to stick around (and we want you too), you will catch on, and before you know it you will be giving opinions on topics as well...whether it be good or bad.

-Jeff

helmdogg · 02-12-2003, 06:38 PM

JUST JOKIN'!!!!!!! I PLAN ON BD'IN ANYWAY TO LAY ON THE GROUND. I WILL NOT DROP THE CAB A FOOT THOUGH!!! I DON'T MIND HAVIN THE SEATS SIT LIKE A 93-2002 CAMARO!!!!! AS LONG AS ITS COMFORTABLE. ON THE BED I WILL CUT AS NEEDED BUT NOT TOO MUCH. I WILL KEEP THINGS PRO-LIKE AND NOT LIKE A HACKED UP SARDINE CAN!!!! I WAS JUST GIVIN' YOU A ROUGH IDEA OF HOW DIFFERENT IT LOOKS THAN JUST SUSPENSION WORK. I AM FROM TULSA AND IF YOU AIN'T ON THE PAVEMENT YOUR JUST LOWERED!!!! ON HIS PRIMER JOB YOU PAINT A SOLID COLOR THEN SPRAY CAN PAINT OVER IT SO U CAN MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IT SMOOTH WHEN WET SANDING. YOU SAND TILL THE BLACK IS GONE. PRETTY GOOD METHOD!!!

02-12-2003, 01:39 PM	#27
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	They had interior pics of this on fullsizechevy.com They jacked the floorboard up about a foot! Looked like crap. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 02-12-2003 at 01:42 PM.

02-12-2003, 01:44 PM	#28
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Bigblock...he couldnt even do that....he would burn holes in it with the tires!! haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-12-2003, 01:52 PM	#30
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	and yes that is the nice gas filler about 4 inches from the tire! haaha G-H-E-T-T-O!!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-12-2003, 02:05 PM	#31
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Looks like to actually use the gas filler you'd have to maneuver the pump under the bedrails and then angle it into the filler. Nice work. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-12-2003, 02:35 PM	#34
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I can't imagine someone moving all of the floorboard except the seat hump. Besides, if you did that you'd be sitting on the floor, not exactly exceptional leg room. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-12-2003, 02:31 PM	#33
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	low87, dont forget our seats sit on a hump, so technically if he moved the tanks, there is about 6" there you could bodydrop before sacrificing headroom..

02-12-2003, 02:37 PM	#35
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	you didnt say anything about leg room.... besides it would be like a car...you know the slow import ones.. all show no go.. isnt that what that guy (with the BD'ed truck that was shown) going for?

02-12-2003, 03:24 PM	#38
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	whats up with the lights/reflectors in his back window? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-12-2003, 03:33 PM	#40
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Read the webpage, those are his custom LED taillights. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-12-2003, 04:28 PM	#42
z71runner nothin to say Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GlEnDaLe, ArIzOnA Posts: 143	Yah I have seen this truck twice in Phoenix and it is pretty pointless to do that much work with a body drop and everything when you could do it much more professionally with other methods. The thing looks like junk with they raised bed floor, two toned primer "barf" paintjob and those "Custom LED lights" lol. But if it makes the guy happy, I guess he can go for it.... but its definately not for me. __________________ 1988 3500 Chevy Silverado 454 7.5 inch lift on 35 inch tires

02-12-2003, 04:31 PM	#44
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	my rattle can primer looks better... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-12-2003, 05:15 PM	#45
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Oopps... in my original post earlier I didn't proof read very well. I meant to say I agree w/the MAJORITY, there's no need to body drop to lay rail. Sorry for any confusion. A stock floor bodydrop actually relocates where the cab mounts are in addition to notching the frame in the cab area. This is what I was going to do w/my 67 (stock floor bodydrop). It doesn't change the headroom space @ all, it does however require the trans tunnel be raised/modified. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 02-12-2003 at 05:20 PM.

02-12-2003, 06:22 PM	#48
helmdogg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22	BODY DROP HEY GUYS, AT LEAST U DIDN'T SHOOT DOWN THE 1ST IDEA I HAD ON THIS FORUM. WAY TO MAKE A GUY FEEL WELCOME, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!! __________________ BAD@$$ BOWTIE

02-12-2003, 06:38 PM	#50
helmdogg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22	JUST JOKIN'!!!!!!! I PLAN ON BD'IN ANYWAY TO LAY ON THE GROUND. I WILL NOT DROP THE CAB A FOOT THOUGH!!! I DON'T MIND HAVIN THE SEATS SIT LIKE A 93-2002 CAMARO!!!!! AS LONG AS ITS COMFORTABLE. ON THE BED I WILL CUT AS NEEDED BUT NOT TOO MUCH. I WILL KEEP THINGS PRO-LIKE AND NOT LIKE A HACKED UP SARDINE CAN!!!! I WAS JUST GIVIN' YOU A ROUGH IDEA OF HOW DIFFERENT IT LOOKS THAN JUST SUSPENSION WORK. I AM FROM TULSA AND IF YOU AIN'T ON THE PAVEMENT YOUR JUST LOWERED!!!! ON HIS PRIMER JOB YOU PAINT A SOLID COLOR THEN SPRAY CAN PAINT OVER IT SO U CAN MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IT SMOOTH WHEN WET SANDING. YOU SAND TILL THE BLACK IS GONE. PRETTY GOOD METHOD!!! __________________ BAD@$$ BOWTIE



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