Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Going to have to keep watch on this project!

thanks man

Originally Posted by truckzilla

Must be nice to know someone with a water jet!

LOL, actually i know Chip and Chip knows Nathaniel ! LOL

Originally Posted by lolife99

Since your Scotts stuff has the 4-link bars inboard,... I would mock it up first prior to making the notch.
Keep the 4-link bars parallel to the ground at ride height is going to be a small issue.
(with that much kick to the frame, in front of the axle).
Your front 4-link mount may be up in the floor, depending on where your ride height is set.
And that depends on where full dump is to lay flat with your tires.

With the 4-link tacked in place, you will easily be able to see where the cross bars need to be for the bag mounts and shock mounts.
This will dictate where the sides of the notch need to be.
You also need added height for the center section of the rearend.

Hmmmm.....all very valid points...maybe i just need to do that, Slow down and wait until i get the parts here and mock that up ! Sometimes my A.D.D.....pushes me too fast and i need someone to make some valid points to slow me down so i dont end up doing it twice ! LOL, Thanks !

[jlsanborn]

Yup, I'd call that solid advice! You guys are kicking tail on this project

[lolife99]

See how the front 4-link mounts are straight out in front of the axle tube when they are parallel with the ground?
You might have to fab some new rear 4-link axle mounts with some height built into them to allow you to lower the front mounts.

[N2TRUX]

I don't have any pics to offer on the rear suspension, but my 82 Blazer was set to run the frame 3/4" off the ground. Our calculations indicated we could do this with a mild notch that would only raise the rear floor 3". We would have been able to run the stock rear seat and still lay out on 22's.

Note that these pics show the rear with a mild C-notch. The project was sold before the rear was finished.

[67cheby]

Hmmmm.....dang am i that much off ? How much did you take off the bottom of the frame ?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Hmmmm.....dang am i that much off ? How much did you take off the bottom of the frame ?

None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.

The stock rails hang down 2 3/4 inches past my pinchweld in front of the rear wheels , and i want to be able to lay the pinch welds , maybe that is where my difference is coming from ? part of it anyway .

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

The stock rails hang down 2 3/4 inches past my pinchweld in front of the rear wheels , and i want to be able to lay the pinch welds , maybe that is where my difference is coming from ? part of it anyway .

I guess I missed the part that you wanted to lay pinch. I thought you were building this so it wouldn't drag body since your wife was the intended user.

I don't remember exactly how close my pinch would be aired out, but it was very little clearance. I planned a nice paint job, and had no desire to risk it in the event of an air system failure. I had planned to run .50 removable drag blocks on the bottom of the frame to save it from damage.

[LEEVON]

Hey Mike, how about a Cloud9 cameo at the SW MO board meetin March?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post5810458

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Hey Mike, how about a Cloud9 cameo at the SW MO board meetin March?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post5810458

i will have to check i think Goodguys or Kicker Show one is in March i will have to see, sounds like fun !

[jasonhall]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i will have to check i think Goodguys or Kicker Show one is in March i will have to see, sounds like fun !

April 6th and 7th is kicker bash ..
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[67cheby]

I must be getting the cart way ahead of the horse....After everyones advice i think i will do the Stock Floor Body drop part of the frame rails and get that actually done so i can lay it out and then go from there and see what i need to do next....maybe make me a set of 30 inch plywood wheels to bolt on my rear end also, to mock up the real height !

[DrppdBlazr]

Love the quick work on this..always something new almost everyday lol. I really hope the hood hinge idea works...if so im totally doing it lol. Are you keeping all the stock blazer seats in this project?

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

None! The front rails are custom built with a Scotts IFS. The stock rails still reside under the cab.

Originally Posted by DrppdBlazr

Love the quick work on this..always something new almost everyday lol. I really hope the hood hinge idea works...if so im totally doing it lol. Are you keeping all the stock blazer seats in this project?

Well stay tuned we will see if they do , I think they will, i also have a unique cool idea i will be doing with the back of the hood and cowl panel also ! I dont know what to do on the seats , i cant make up my mind, i thought about just shortening the backs of the stock ones ???

[DrppdBlazr]

Nice, ill be looking forward to seeing what you do with hood/cowl. Chopping the stocks would be nice.. Only thing i hate is that theres no armrest but i guess we got one on the doors. I love the stock plaid look, i think imma roll with stock and keep the plaid look but not in a stock color. Im sure its been said in the thread already but i dont feel like reading all day...what engine/trans you running?

[67cheby]

We are looking for a great deal on a 5.3 and 4l60e, with 60-80k miles, not in a hurry just trying to find that "Great Deal" !

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

We are looking for a great deal on a 5.3 and 4l60e, with 60-80k miles, not in a hurry just trying to find that "Great Deal" !

Get with Hart_Rod, he has a 5.3/4l60e out of an SSR with around 23K miles. Not sure if it is in ur price point but I think it it a great deal.
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[67cheby]

SWEET, i finally get to bring a vehicle !

[67cheby]

I think he sold it already but i will check !

[C10_ustacould]

It's not a done deal, give him a shout.
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[67cheby]

cool thanks man

[jtp67-72]

Did u look at chromaholic's 77 with the modified chevelle billet hinges?? Another "Sponser" maybe (ring brothers)!!!............watchin and workin on these damn camaro handles.....lol..............jim

[C10_ustacould]

No worries, I'm here to help!

[Scottshotrods]

All parts will be at your house next week sometime

Justin

[truckzilla]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

All parts will be at your house next week somtime

Justin

Now how do I get that shipment redirected to my house?