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**67cheby** · 11-20-2009, 11:40 AM

i would love to see it , i am open to ideas, my only idea was to take out some more right under the bed(this way i dont have to cut in the center and around the tubs where a majority of the work had been done) rail basically bringing the top of the fenders up to the bed rail. post yours if you would Thanks

Custom 68 · 11-20-2009, 11:51 AM

I like em, I had an unexpected meeting out of town yesterday but I have yours boxed up and in my truck I will get them out today, I forgot how heavy these things were. I will send you info later today on shipment.
Thanks
Dave

nastyc10 · 11-20-2009, 03:18 PM

Oh man! I know that feeling of happiness the first time you air it out and its sitting on the ground! You can't stop smiling for days maybe weeks!

**67cheby** · 11-20-2009, 03:27 PM

what do you mean air it out i cant even bring myself to put air in the bags !!!

72BlckButy · 11-20-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

what do you mean air it out i cant even bring myself to put air in the bags !!!

67cheby, that thing has turned out amazing!!!!

But, we need more pics...

**67cheby** · 11-20-2009, 03:39 PM

more coming hopefuly in a week or so my 4link and hood hinges will be in , i am waiting for my 4 link to put in my step notch !!

72BlckButy · 11-20-2009, 03:54 PM

Have you decided if you are going to run front inner fenders? If so, what are you planning on using?

BTW, what tires are you running? Sizes?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-20-2009, 03:55 PM

Very kool man I wish i would have went that route but now im just tring to get it together to drive during the summer..

**67cheby** · 11-20-2009, 04:02 PM

i bought some grant custom tubs with one side welded up, my plan is to weld them into the factory fenders where they will still bolt in ?? i will have to get it mocked up to see if it looks ok ,just trying to get it setting right before i know how to set up my inner fenders

**LEEVON** · 11-20-2009, 04:43 PM

Hey Mike, I see you didn't waste any time putting that dropmember in! Now you don't have any more excuses!

Time for some progress!

**67cheby** · 11-20-2009, 04:49 PM

umm one more excuse waiting on the 4 link and hood hinges !! i need the 4 link before i do the step notch before i work on the front inner fenders before i ........ oh well you know .before i send it to paint prison !!, oh and i need to rob a bank

*1sik52* · 11-20-2009, 05:22 PM

Going to look good.

SCOTI · 11-21-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i would love to see it , i am open to ideas, my only idea was to take out some more right under the bed(this way i dont have to cut in the center and around the tubs where a majority of the work had been done) rail basically bringing the top of the fenders up to the bed rail. post yours if you would Thanks

Just modify the center off the floor where clearance will be an issue....

SCOTI · 11-21-2009, 03:22 AM

One more....

**67cheby** · 11-21-2009, 11:05 AM

that looks killer !! my problem is i am doing a wood bed, one crazy idea i had was do a smooth bed floor and step it like yours and then have a wrap done that looks like a wood bed floor, on the floor !1 i am sure if someone hasnt done this someone will now i think its a pretty cool idea, do you have a build page on this truck i want to see more pics !!

Rokcrln · 11-21-2009, 11:57 AM

I sure like the new version of the DM. Looks great with your tube arms.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**67cheby** · 11-21-2009, 12:09 PM

yes Nathan did a killer job , i cant imagine what the next one will look like

SCOTI · 11-21-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

that looks killer !! my problem is i am doing a wood bed, one crazy idea i had was do a smooth bed floor and step it like yours and then have a wrap done that looks like a wood bed floor, on the floor !1 i am sure if someone hasnt done this someone will now i think its a pretty cool idea, do you have a build page on this truck i want to see more pics !!

Ahhh... I thought you were going w/a flat OE type steel floor. I like your idea though w/the wrap! It's one of those things that only guys like us would understand 'why' it's cool.

watahyahknow · 11-21-2009, 03:21 PM

if you use some nicely flamed marineply and make some grooves in with a router put metal/brass/chromed strips in the grooves and screw them to the wood with small woodscrews it looks just like a normal wood bed you can even put it over the original metal floor and put a little angle iron on it near the rearhatch, when you clearcoat and polish it it looks like the floor of a home . it would make creating a step eazier too since the ply can support its own weight is one solid piece you can bevel and gleu together and doesnt sag like seperate planks would without support

**67cheby** · 12-01-2009, 11:02 AM

little progress last night got my steering notches cut out , lower control arm off , steering stops shaved off, new lower ball joints getting pressed in today..stared at my weld together notch for about 10 minutes wishing i had bought one already welded together...lol pics coming later

smashingchuck · 12-01-2009, 12:49 PM

Upper control arms look great pointing at the shop ceiling, don't they?

**67cheby** · 12-01-2009, 01:42 PM

they(the control arms) are saying "look where i used to be" !!!!

**67cheby** · 12-09-2009, 06:55 PM

progress pics coming tomorrow !! hopefully going to work on front inner fenders tonight !! there has been a little hold up still waiting on my 4link parts

**67cheby** · 12-10-2009, 10:39 AM

well didnt get as far as i wanted but here is some pics of what i got done, installed my PB swaybar and steering notches welded in smoothed off super slick .. thanks for the sweet welding job Charles Mayhew!!

0331grunt · 12-10-2009, 12:52 PM

Thats gonna be a killer ride! Got some good ideas on the bed, too.. Can't wait to see it when done. I may even have to swing up to NWA to see it.. give me an excuse to visit some old friends, too

(and make some new ones!)

11-20-2009, 11:40 AM	#51
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby i would love to see it , i am open to ideas, my only idea was to take out some more right under the bed(this way i dont have to cut in the center and around the tubs where a majority of the work had been done) rail basically bringing the top of the fenders up to the bed rail. post yours if you would Thanks __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-20-2009, 11:51 AM	#52
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges I like em, I had an unexpected meeting out of town yesterday but I have yours boxed up and in my truck I will get them out today, I forgot how heavy these things were. I will send you info later today on shipment. Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-20-2009, 03:18 PM	#53
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges Oh man! I know that feeling of happiness the first time you air it out and its sitting on the ground! You can't stop smiling for days maybe weeks!

11-20-2009, 03:27 PM	#54
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges what do you mean air it out i cant even bring myself to put air in the bags !!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-20-2009, 03:39 PM	#56
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges more coming hopefuly in a week or so my 4link and hood hinges will be in , i am waiting for my 4 link to put in my step notch !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-20-2009, 03:54 PM	#57
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges Have you decided if you are going to run front inner fenders? If so, what are you planning on using? BTW, what tires are you running? Sizes? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-20-2009 at 03:55 PM.

11-20-2009, 03:55 PM	#58
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges Very kool man I wish i would have went that route but now im just tring to get it together to drive during the summer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-20-2009, 04:02 PM	#59
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges i bought some grant custom tubs with one side welded up, my plan is to weld them into the factory fenders where they will still bolt in ?? i will have to get it mocked up to see if it looks ok ,just trying to get it setting right before i know how to set up my inner fenders __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-20-2009, 04:43 PM	#60
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby Hey Mike, I see you didn't waste any time putting that dropmember in! Now you don't have any more excuses! Time for some progress! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-20-2009, 04:49 PM	#61
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby umm one more excuse waiting on the 4 link and hood hinges !! i need the 4 link before i do the step notch before i work on the front inner fenders before i ........ oh well you know .before i send it to paint prison !!, oh and i need to rob a bank __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-20-2009, 05:22 PM	#62
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby Going to look good.

11-21-2009, 03:22 AM	#64
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11-21-2009, 11:05 AM	#65
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby that looks killer !! my problem is i am doing a wood bed, one crazy idea i had was do a smooth bed floor and step it like yours and then have a wrap done that looks like a wood bed floor, on the floor !1 i am sure if someone hasnt done this someone will now i think its a pretty cool idea, do you have a build page on this truck i want to see more pics !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172 Last edited by 67cheby; 11-21-2009 at 11:06 AM.

11-21-2009, 11:57 AM	#66
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby I sure like the new version of the DM. Looks great with your tube arms. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-21-2009, 12:09 PM	#67
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby yes Nathan did a killer job , i cant imagine what the next one will look like __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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11-21-2009, 03:21 PM	#69
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby if you use some nicely flamed marineply and make some grooves in with a router put metal/brass/chromed strips in the grooves and screw them to the wood with small woodscrews it looks just like a normal wood bed you can even put it over the original metal floor and put a little angle iron on it near the rearhatch, when you clearcoat and polish it it looks like the floor of a home . it would make creating a step eazier too since the ply can support its own weight is one solid piece you can bevel and gleu together and doesnt sag like seperate planks would without support __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-01-2009, 11:02 AM	#70
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges little progress last night got my steering notches cut out , lower control arm off , steering stops shaved off, new lower ball joints getting pressed in today..stared at my weld together notch for about 10 minutes wishing i had bought one already welded together...lol pics coming later __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-01-2009, 12:49 PM	#71
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges Upper control arms look great pointing at the shop ceiling, don't they? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-01-2009, 01:42 PM	#72
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges they(the control arms) are saying "look where i used to be" !!!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-09-2009, 06:55 PM	#73
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges progress pics coming tomorrow !! hopefully going to work on front inner fenders tonight !! there has been a little hold up still waiting on my 4link parts __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172 Last edited by 67cheby; 12-09-2009 at 06:56 PM.

12-10-2009, 10:39 AM	#74
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67cheby DM 3.2 install, W/PB 4link, PB hood hinges well didnt get as far as i wanted but here is some pics of what i got done, installed my PB swaybar and steering notches welded in smoothed off super slick .. thanks for the sweet welding job Charles Mayhew!! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-10-2009, 12:52 PM	#75
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: Raising the bed floor 67cheby Thats gonna be a killer ride! Got some good ideas on the bed, too.. Can't wait to see it when done. I may even have to swing up to NWA to see it.. give me an excuse to visit some old friends, too (and make some new ones!) __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!

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