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3r!c84 · 12-01-2010, 11:27 PM

what size and kind of rims are on the nova? look like 212 eagles

maxxxy · 12-02-2010, 11:55 PM

This is a very nice truck. Can't wait to see it finished.
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Devillusion · 12-12-2010, 03:43 AM

Wow.....just, WOW!

Gorgeous build my friend.......absolutely gorgeous! Lovin the big lip out back..those are some nasty shoes!

I hope my crew will look half as good...

c10seconds · 12-25-2010, 02:03 AM

nice job!

kvn1011 · 01-13-2011, 05:20 PM

i know you have at least 5 new pictures for us!!

73gmc454 · 01-15-2011, 07:57 AM

wow theres a lot of mods here , looks great , I like it ,

monte0185 · 01-18-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

Today i started on the 4 link i managed to hang to bottom arms and the top piece were the coilovers connect for this I used a 1.50" OD carbon steel pipe. I didnt have enough time to hang the tri angle arms those require more attention due to the fact that the pumkin is off set to the driver side by a few inches, I should be able to knock it out tomorow. here are a few pics of the progress.

How wide is your axle? WMS to WMS? Im thinking about doing something similiar and my axle is 56 3/4" wide.

Morfias4Twenty · 01-18-2011, 05:34 PM

SICK SICK SICK!!!!

inovermyhead · 01-21-2011, 06:33 PM

Wow! The truck is looking great. I really need to get back to work on mine.

smokedat · 01-27-2011, 08:36 PM

There 15"s, yes they are Eagles 212

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

what size and kind of rims are on the nova? look like 212 eagles

smokedat · 01-27-2011, 08:38 PM

Sorry Kvn, not much has been done as I have been busy working on other projects. I will start to concentrate more on my truck

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Originally Posted by kvn1011

i know you have at least 5 new pictures for us!!

smokedat · 01-27-2011, 09:04 PM

It was 49" from outseide of hub to hub. this will vary depending on what brake system you run and of course the back spacing of wheel.

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Originally Posted by monte0185

How wide is your axle? WMS to WMS? Im thinking about doing something similiar and my axle is 56 3/4" wide.

franky69c10 · 01-28-2011, 03:59 AM

ttt
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smokedat · 01-30-2011, 09:55 PM

I took off the mickeys and slapped on sum S10 wheels just until i finish the dirty work. It looks silly with the wheels sunk in so far

Morfias4Twenty · 01-31-2011, 10:36 AM

monte0185 · 01-31-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

It was 49" from outseide of hub to hub. this will vary depending on what brake system you run and of course the back spacing of wheel.

Thanks!! I was thinking it was going to be very close but it looks like ill have some room to spare now!!

smokedat · 02-01-2011, 01:23 AM

Still battling with alignment issues. Passenger and driver side are so whack they need a prayer. I started on the passenger side the top of fender closest to the door needs to be grinded down and on the top it has a huge gap that needs to be built up with weld, and the door has a really big gap all around the top side needs to be built up also. I tried all possible combinations shimming the fender to raise the fender lost the crease line, but in order to keep the crease line this was the only way. I am trying to align the panels to rival those of new cars.

**N2TRUX** · 02-01-2011, 11:13 AM

Good luck with that. Its a common issue on these trucks, and there is no easy fix. I had a Master Tech look at my Blazer to see what would work. He did the same thing you did by playing with the gaps. The body line is the deal breaker.

His approach was going to be build the window frame rather than the door and fender edge. His thoughts were if the door or fender ever need replaced, they were standard size.

68 TT · 02-01-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Good luck with that. Its a common issue on these trucks, and there is no easy fix. I had a Master Tech look at my Blazer to see what would work. He did the same thing you did by playing with the gaps. The body line is the deal breaker.

His approach was going to be build the window frame rather than the door and fender edge. His thoughts were if the door or fender ever need replaced, they were standard size.

I agree. Fit the cab to the doors and the door to the fender.

A fender is more likely to need replaced so keeping it stock and modding the door to match would make the most sense.

smokedat · 02-03-2011, 12:36 AM

It was best if i moded the fender the line of the door would look odd if i moded the door instead, and the fender is 1 Off its shaved on the inside

The gap between the fender and door is good now it is eaven from top to bottom. I only got as far as taking the extension piece still need to finish welding and grinding it accordingly. After this I will take on the gap between the cab and door. Last I will deal with the backside of door to cab

Panels are almost perfectly flush expet for some problem areas that will get adressd later, from fender to door and the crease is right on

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

I agree. Fit the cab to the doors and the door to the fender.

A fender is more likely to need replaced so keeping it stock and modding the door to match would make the most sense.

mcbassin · 02-03-2011, 01:58 AM

Hey, that's a great idea with the gaps. I like it!

smokedat · 02-05-2011, 06:45 PM

Passenger side is almost complete. The door got a beating some areas had to go in and others out but it is good now.
The column or pillar on the cab was slighly out by a 1/16 or 1/8 so i sloted it just the with of the zip disc hammered it in then tack it. If I were to pop the spot welds i would of been there all day.
Panels are perfectly flush all the way around the door to fender to cab I had to beat the lights out of the door edge trim to get it were it needed to be.

smokedat · 02-05-2011, 07:06 PM

2 more

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-05-2011, 07:46 PM

ur putting a lot of time on the body work cant wait see what the finish product looks like.... might still some of these ides in the future..

**N2TRUX** · 02-06-2011, 12:41 PM

Nice work on the gaps. It going to make a HUGE difference when its done.

12-01-2010, 11:27 PM	#501
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12-02-2010, 11:55 PM	#502
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne This is a very nice truck. Can't wait to see it finished. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

12-12-2010, 03:43 AM	#503
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Wow.....just, WOW! Gorgeous build my friend.......absolutely gorgeous! Lovin the big lip out back..those are some nasty shoes! I hope my crew will look half as good... __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

12-25-2010, 02:03 AM	#504
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nice job!

01-13-2011, 05:20 PM	#505
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne i know you have at least 5 new pictures for us!!

01-15-2011, 07:57 AM	#506
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne wow theres a lot of mods here , looks great , I like it ,

01-18-2011, 05:34 PM	#508
Morfias4Twenty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saginaw, Texas Posts: 268	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne SICK SICK SICK!!!! __________________ ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,,,/__(O)__/____/_(O)_/ 1967 C-10, 383 1975 C-10, 454 SWB Buckets Low and Slow Baby!

01-21-2011, 06:33 PM	#509
inovermyhead Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 115	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Wow! The truck is looking great. I really need to get back to work on mine. __________________ 81 GMC C15 RC SWB 5.3L 4L80E project

01-28-2011, 03:59 AM	#513
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01-30-2011, 09:55 PM	#514
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I took off the mickeys and slapped on sum S10 wheels just until i finish the dirty work. It looks silly with the wheels sunk in so far Attached Images

01-31-2011, 10:36 AM	#515
Morfias4Twenty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saginaw, Texas Posts: 268	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne __________________ ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,,,/__(O)__/____/_(O)_/ 1967 C-10, 383 1975 C-10, 454 SWB Buckets Low and Slow Baby!

02-01-2011, 01:23 AM	#517
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Still battling with alignment issues. Passenger and driver side are so whack they need a prayer. I started on the passenger side the top of fender closest to the door needs to be grinded down and on the top it has a huge gap that needs to be built up with weld, and the door has a really big gap all around the top side needs to be built up also. I tried all possible combinations shimming the fender to raise the fender lost the crease line, but in order to keep the crease line this was the only way. I am trying to align the panels to rival those of new cars. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 02-01-2011 at 01:48 AM.

02-01-2011, 11:13 AM	#518
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Good luck with that. Its a common issue on these trucks, and there is no easy fix. I had a Master Tech look at my Blazer to see what would work. He did the same thing you did by playing with the gaps. The body line is the deal breaker. His approach was going to be build the window frame rather than the door and fender edge. His thoughts were if the door or fender ever need replaced, they were standard size. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-03-2011, 01:58 AM	#521
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Hey, that's a great idea with the gaps. I like it! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-05-2011, 06:45 PM	#522
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Passenger side is almost complete. The door got a beating some areas had to go in and others out but it is good now. The column or pillar on the cab was slighly out by a 1/16 or 1/8 so i sloted it just the with of the zip disc hammered it in then tack it. If I were to pop the spot welds i would of been there all day. Panels are perfectly flush all the way around the door to fender to cab I had to beat the lights out of the door edge trim to get it were it needed to be. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 02-05-2011 at 07:09 PM.



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02-05-2011, 07:06 PM	#523
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne 2 more Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 02-05-2011 at 07:09 PM.

02-05-2011, 07:46 PM	#524
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02-06-2011, 12:41 PM	#525
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Nice work on the gaps. It going to make a HUGE difference when its done. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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