![]() |
![]() |
#51 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Highland CA
Posts: 742
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Nice truck and a shelf full of R/C cars! Wow, you are the man!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#52 |
Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Very nice truck!
![]()
__________________
"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. ![]() We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#53 |
LAIDOUT
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NW Montana
Posts: 928
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
I just ordered that 315/35 Proxy to see how it will fit on my 20x10s. My tire guy thinks it will be ok, I think it might be too wide for my little 10" wide wheel, lol.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#54 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: AL
Posts: 2,519
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#55 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 105
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Hi Guys, I got the cross-member notched last weekend. I assembled everything last night. GMCGrands, I am using the drop spindles already. What I am concerned about is the ride height. As you know, in order for the front suspension to have proper geometry the lower control arm must be parallel to the ground. When I aired the truck so the lower control arms were level to the ground, the truck was too high. I cut 1.75 inched out of the cross-member to move it up into the frame. I assembled everything last night and now I think its good. The pic you seen on page 2 of the truck assembled is now very close to how it looks @ ride height. I will post more pics soon.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#56 |
Happy to be here
![]() Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Keep us posted...
![]()
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#57 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 105
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Here is the update. I wanted the ride height to be very low tuckin 20's. But I plan to drive this truck. So the suspension must have proper geometry. This means I must move the cross-member up into the frame. Here are a few pics as I disassembled.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#58 |
chevy runs deep
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PHOENIX AZ
Posts: 1,074
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
i need more piicccssss..........please..LOL
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#59 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 105
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
This is after a slight modification. I removed 1.75 inches to move the cross-member higher in the frame. I also removed the "bolt-in" feature. The cross-member is now a weld in cross-member. I have not welded it yet. I am only mocking up. I will weld it once I know it properly placed.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#60 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mesa,Az
Posts: 3,981
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Your truck is definitely going to be a head turner!
__________________
www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#61 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Deer Park, Tx.
Posts: 2,524
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Are you going to have to notch the frame now for the tie rod? How about some pics from the inside out on the frame
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#62 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 105
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Ok and here is the new ride height stance. Lower control arm is level with the ground.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#63 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 105
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
72cstc5, I didn't have to notch the frame for the rack. I still got 3/8 of an inch clearance.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#64 |
Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 2,232
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
can't wait to see this one completed. great build
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#65 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,970
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Great.....another project that make my frame off resto look MUNDANE.............thanks!!
Film Guy......that's gonna be a bad-a** truck. Luv those brakes!
__________________
72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - ![]() My Build Thread |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#66 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 516
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
film guy... any updates, what a killer build!!
__________________
67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#67 |
Insert Title Here
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dyer, Indiana
Posts: 5,679
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
wow, I dont know how I missed this thread..... looks awesome man, keep up the good work
__________________
BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#68 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 3,071
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Amazing!!! Great Looking Ride!
__________________
Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#69 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Alexandria, IN
Posts: 134
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
WOW, I'll even say it backwards, WOW
![]()
__________________
Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Last edited by indyracer; 04-10-2007 at 09:18 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#70 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 516
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
come on filmguy.. dont hold out on us!!!!
__________________
67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#71 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA
Posts: 1,666
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Nnniiiccceee
__________________
55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#72 |
Rally Wheel Club
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Billings,MO
Posts: 97
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
super nice!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#73 |
-Chris
![]() Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Moyock, NC
Posts: 622
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
looks sweet man, keep us updated. We all want to see how this thing will turn out.
chris
__________________
1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#74 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 105
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Hi Guys, not a lot has been happening. I had sent the front wheels back to Forgeline to have the backspacing adjusted. I kinda lost a little interest after the Decator swap meet. If battling the wind all afternoon wasn't bad enough, I got home only to find the wind had picked up my perfectly painted hood and thrown it across my patio. Now I get to add another part to the list.
![]() I got the wheels back and they fit good. Here is a pic |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#75 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Deer Park, Tx.
Posts: 2,524
|
Re: Film Guy Project Build Thread........
Looks awesome, sorry about your loss. Question, you took the moldings off of the truck?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|