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piratexpress1369a · 09-20-2016, 10:54 PM

Awesome work Dale

65sub · 09-24-2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Wow Dale you are flying!!! Is the little kiddie pool for when you guys need a brake?

Thanks Lower The kiddie pool is for my dog everybody else can use the big pool.

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Great to see you getting back to work!

Thanks Nik. It's good to be back.

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

You know, that approach is a great idea and will save a ton of time and work. Going to be rolling soon.

Thanks A.D. Swapping just the rail only took about 10 hours start to finish.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice!

Thanks Palf

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Awesome work Dale

Thanks Pirate

After we got the rail changed we decided to modify the drivers side of the frame to make a new style of wheelchair lift in the pick up.Doing the modifications now will slow down the reassembly but it's easier with the body off. To start off we removed the exhaust, trailing arms and the crossmember. Stay tuned next week for more updates

65sub · 09-26-2016, 08:44 PM

Today we got started on the new trailing arm crossmember. To make more space we are moving the crossmember back 9 inches so we chopped that amount out of the trailing arms then welded them back together. Then we remounted to the rear axle

Grizz1963 · 09-27-2016, 01:07 AM

Clever Clever Clever.

Amazing how necessity is the mother of invention.

As always, great to see your updates.

And of course the doggy assistant. They make a difference too.

Average Joe · 09-28-2016, 11:51 PM

Quality work! Anxiously awaiting the next installment.

Bomp · 10-07-2016, 12:49 PM

Serious frame modification.

65sub · 10-12-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

That is some serious steel frame you got going there.

Better to be over built than under built.

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Wow that is gonna be one beefy frame!

Well I don't want my butt dragging on the ground

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Serious frame modification.

I really do like to cut things up.

After a whole bunch of welding we have finally got to the point of cutting the original frame out. Here.s a couple of pictures of where we are now

Average Joe · 10-13-2016, 03:57 PM

Nice work!

lower50's · 10-13-2016, 06:29 PM

I totally agree!! Looks great.

62stepside longbox · 10-13-2016, 07:25 PM

Looks great Dale, keep the show going

Hewfil1 · 10-19-2016, 11:25 PM

I take it you won't be boxing both sides then?

65sub · 10-26-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hewfil1

I take it you won't be boxing both sides then?

No, the boxing only extends about 12" ahead and behind the section we cut out of the drivers side frame rail.

We finished most of the welding so we pushed the frame back inside out of the cold weather. Then we carefully lowered the cab and box down on the frame

**Advanced Design** · 10-26-2016, 07:45 PM

That was some impressive frame fabrication!

Dale, is that a combination tonneau cover and tailgate? Very cool look.

Grizz1963 · 10-27-2016, 03:38 AM

That last chassis photo really shows the extent to which you have to modify your life to get from A to Z with a modicum of coolness.

That's some serious editing of the original design just to fit it around you.

Amazed as always Dale.

piratexpress1369a · 10-27-2016, 10:05 AM

Looks awesome

62stepside longbox · 10-27-2016, 10:50 AM

Looking great Dale, she'll be done in no time

deejaaa1 · 10-31-2016, 08:16 AM

Beautiful craftsmanship.

lower50's · 10-31-2016, 04:55 PM

That frame looks great, should be nice and strong for your lift.

65sub · 10-31-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That was some impressive frame fabrication!

Dale, is that a combination tonneau cover and tailgate? Very cool look.

Thanks Doug. Combining the cover and the tailgate gets the tailgate out of my way and it's different.

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

That last chassis photo really shows the extent to which you have to modify your life to get from A to Z with a modicum of coolness.

That's some serious editing of the original design just to fit it around you.

Amazed as always Dale.

Thanks Rain. I find cutting stuff up and changing it to be the fun part of the build.

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Looks awesome

Thanks Pirate

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Looking great Dale, she'll be done in no time

Thanks Nik. Hopefully I'll get a test drive before the snow arrives.

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Originally Posted by deejaaa1

Beautiful craftsmanship.

Thanks DJ.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

That frame looks great, should be nice and strong for your lift.

Thanks Lower. I think it will all work out.

Today we installed the rad saddle and both front fenders so we could check that we had solved our panel fitment issues. Good news, things are looking good.

jonzcustomshop · 11-01-2016, 07:01 PM

so is the cab modified too? or is that structure to lift your chair up?

** now I see why you are going with the extra long doors on the sub... I didn't really understand why at first.

65sub · 12-29-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

so is the cab modified too? or is that structure to lift your chair up?

** now I see why you are going with the extra long doors on the sub... I didn't really understand why at first.

Hi Jon The cab will be modified to fit the frame but I won't get to that until next spring.

We finally got the rest of the sheetmetal on the front of the 67 pickup. Mostly it fits ok but we have a large gap between the fender and the cowl. We decided to put the truck in the barn until spring. I also included a picture of the hand controls that I use. They are push forward for brake and pull back for gas.

65sub · 12-29-2016, 10:02 PM

With the 67 truck put away we can get back to the Twisted Little Sister. So to start with we put the wheels back on and set it at ride height ( 4" ) just for fun.

65sub · 12-29-2016, 10:15 PM

Next we liked that so much we set it down where it will sit aired out ( 1" ). I wanted to keep it off the ground so it will always be drivable even without air. Also the Shockwaves have limited range so 3" from ride height to aired out is as much as we can get

Grizz1963 · 12-30-2016, 02:03 AM

Dale, Merry EVERYTHING to you and your gang.

Good to see you back.

This build always makes me smile.

Looking forward to further progress.

I love the photo from 1/4 front showing the motor and stretchy front end.

Scott2 · 12-31-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Next we liked that so much we set it down where it will sit aired out ( 1" ). I wanted to keep it off the ground so it will always be drivable even without air. Also the Shockwaves have limited range so 3" from ride height to aired out is as much as we can get

Amazing work - can't wait to see what's next. Really good to see you back at it!

09-20-2016, 10:54 PM	#1
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Awesome work Dale __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-26-2016, 08:44 PM	#3
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Today we got started on the new trailing arm crossmember. To make more space we are moving the crossmember back 9 inches so we chopped that amount out of the trailing arms then welded them back together. Then we remounted to the rear axle Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

09-27-2016, 01:07 AM	#4
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Clever Clever Clever. Amazing how necessity is the mother of invention. As always, great to see your updates. And of course the doggy assistant. They make a difference too. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

09-28-2016, 11:51 PM	#5
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Quality work! Anxiously awaiting the next installment. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843

10-07-2016, 12:49 PM	#6
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Serious frame modification.

10-13-2016, 03:57 PM	#8
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister 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

10-13-2016, 06:29 PM	#9
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I totally agree!! Looks great. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-13-2016, 07:25 PM	#10
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Looks great Dale, keep the show going __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-19-2016, 11:25 PM	#11
Hewfil1 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Williamsport Posts: 174	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister I take it you won't be boxing both sides then?

10-26-2016, 07:45 PM	#13
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,026	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That was some impressive frame fabrication! Dale, is that a combination tonneau cover and tailgate? Very cool look. __________________ 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

10-27-2016, 03:38 AM	#14
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That last chassis photo really shows the extent to which you have to modify your life to get from A to Z with a modicum of coolness. That's some serious editing of the original design just to fit it around you. Amazed as always Dale. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

10-27-2016, 10:05 AM	#15
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Looks awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-27-2016, 10:50 AM	#16
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Looking great Dale, she'll be done in no time __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

10-31-2016, 04:55 PM	#18
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister That frame looks great, should be nice and strong for your lift. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-01-2016, 07:01 PM	#20
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister so is the cab modified too? or is that structure to lift your chair up? ** now I see why you are going with the extra long doors on the sub... I didn't really understand why at first. __________________ 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



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12-29-2016, 10:02 PM	#22
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister With the 67 truck put away we can get back to the Twisted Little Sister. So to start with we put the wheels back on and set it at ride height ( 4" ) just for fun. Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

12-29-2016, 10:15 PM	#23
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Next we liked that so much we set it down where it will sit aired out ( 1" ). I wanted to keep it off the ground so it will always be drivable even without air. Also the Shockwaves have limited range so 3" from ride height to aired out is as much as we can get Attached Images __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

12-30-2016, 02:03 AM	#24
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: My suburban's Twisted Little Sister Dale, Merry EVERYTHING to you and your gang. Good to see you back. This build always makes me smile. Looking forward to further progress. I love the photo from 1/4 front showing the motor and stretchy front end. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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