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XXL · 02-03-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

Ok, I e-mailed XXL progress pics from last night but apparently he is actually busy working for a change today so I'll post them

You trying to ruin my reputation? Of course, I'm not actually busy working! But ever once in a while I have to at least ACT like I am!

Re green arrow-- does this mean I can't shut my hood any more?

Re red arrow-- I had no idea your garage wall was on the town line!

OK... gotta go send out some emails, yell at some people, and approve a memo or two.

Slammed67 · 02-03-2005, 04:19 PM

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Re green arrow-- does this mean I can't shut my hood any more?

Yes, that is correct, but at least you can steer the truck now.

XXL · 02-03-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

Yes, that is correct, but at least you can steer the truck now.

At least I can put that bungie cord under the seat to use.

**Captkaos** · 02-03-2005, 04:53 PM

Slammed67 thanks for sharing. Looking Good XXL!

Slammed67 · 02-05-2005, 08:28 PM

Done!

XXL just left my house and is headed back home to Wichita. Hmmm.... did I remember to tighten the lug nuts??

Alvin · 02-05-2005, 08:41 PM

That is just too freakin cool. That's just the inspiration I need to keep plugging away on mine. Just stripped and primed the frame rails today, so I've got a ways to go. Great work guys. Hey Slammed, why is your truck back apart? Got bigger plans?

Slammed67 · 02-05-2005, 08:42 PM

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Hey Slammed, why is your truck back apart? Got bigger plans?

Paint.

**Captkaos** · 02-05-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

Done!

XXL just left my house and is headed back home to Wichita. Hmmm.... did I remember to tighten the lug nuts??

HAHAHAHAHAHA Jason, that is just WRONG! (but hilarious)

XXL · 02-06-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

Done!

XXL just left my house and is headed back home to Wichita. Hmmm.... did I remember to tighten the lug nuts??

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-06-2005, 03:03 PM

Very nice set-up guys....

bagged72blaz · 02-13-2005, 09:25 PM

Slammed67 I like the 72 bumper. I had a 68 stepside with a 72 bumper on it. Lookes cool with all 4 parking lights hooked up.

Peregrine · 02-21-2005, 01:14 AM

I does look very nice. I have to avoid two roads around here as it is cause my truck is low, and it's only a 3.5/5 inch drop. The city has decided to put these monsters of speed bumps around town and I coudln't imagine trying to dodge everything driving something that low. It is awesome though.

XXL · 03-14-2005, 05:41 PM

Small update... apparently the oil pan doesn't do well when it comes in contact with concrete. (Who'da thought?)

Anyway, ancillary to the whole oil-pan-too-low issue, it turns out that getting the oil pan off is utterly impossible with the crossmember mod. I still haven't figured out just why/how the crossmember would be an issue, but the fact is, we are in the process of pulling the transmission and flywheel to get the oil pan off so I can fix the leak.

fastbagged68 · 03-14-2005, 06:31 PM

What kind of oil pan you got? Is it a low profile one? How tall is it? I just bought a Hamburger one for mine witch is only 7" deep. But I need to make my own motor mounts. I will make sure mine clears the ground!

XXL · 03-14-2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fastbagged68

What kind of oil pan you got? Is it a low profile one? How tall is it? I just bought a Hamburger one for mine witch is only 7" deep. But I need to make my own motor mounts. I will make sure mine clears the ground!

Stock 250ci pan. Not too many choices in the inline 6 world

ehjorten · 03-18-2005, 04:31 PM

Hey XXL;

What size tire, wheel, and backspacing are you using on your ride for the back wheels? I am in the process of getting my frame mods worked-out and want to stuff the largest tire I can under there, but do not want to tub the box. Also, I am going with approximately 6" of drop in the back for ride-height. Lowering the rear on mine even more won't be that much of a problem as the main body of the corvette IRS stays put! I want the front to go low, but I don't think I want to go to the work that you guys have done to chop the crossmember.

Sweet ride though! I can't wait till mine is back in some semblence of driveability.

XXL · 03-19-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ehjorten

What size tire, wheel, and backspacing are you using on your ride for the back wheels?

If you're doing a stepside and you're going to try to tuck them inside the fender, you've got VERY tight margins to deal with (unlike the fleetside folks). Truck has 17x8's all the way around, all with 5" bs. The rears are then offset with a 5/16" spacer. Any less and it would eat up the tires on the inside edge. Any more and it'd be all over the fender lip when dropped.

ehjorten · 03-21-2005, 04:09 PM

So what is the rear tire size XXL? 255s? I think that I can fit 275s, but I think that they will hit the outer lip. Guess I will have to see when I get the IRS all mocked-into position.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-13-2005, 11:35 PM

Same question as Repo 1. Are there spacers that are cupped on both side?

rob

**Captkaos** · 11-23-2005, 01:28 PM

Bump for those with questions.

XXL · 01-07-2006, 07:59 PM

The circled u-joint is now available if anyone needs one for their xmember drop. It's double-D on one side and splined for our steering columns on the other. I now have a late model column, so don't need it.

It's genuine Borgeson, so cost a pretty penny. I'm easy... and cheap. PM me if interested.

fletch4x4 · 01-08-2006, 01:21 AM

pm'd ya

SCOTI · 04-09-2006, 11:44 PM

Digging this one out of the closet & dusting it off.

I actually yanked the front suspension off my Beater today to trial fit my 1.5" notched crossmember & I found severe clearance issues. It looks like I would have to trim the crossmember all the way back to the small reinforcement plates the u-bolts go through & then I would prob have an issue w/the u-bolt itself.

XXL, could you get a pic of how much material was trimmed for tie-rod clearance near the lower a-arm u-bolt area?

XXL · 04-10-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

XXL, could you get a pic of how much material was trimmed for tie-rod clearance near the lower a-arm u-bolt area?

If I understand what you're describing... none. The only clearancing for the steering linkage parts was a little grinding on one side. Maybe you can get me a picture so I know for sure what you're talking about... and then I can get you a picture

Slammed67 · 04-10-2006, 02:19 PM

I think he is referring to this area.....

Not sure exactly how much I ground off, but it was just enough to provide clearance. I assume you want to do this before you install the xmember, which is a good idea. Maybe XXL can snap some pics to give you an idea of how much to grind off.

02-03-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Slammed67 thanks for sharing. Looking Good XXL! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-05-2005, 08:28 PM	#5
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Done! XXL just left my house and is headed back home to Wichita. Hmmm.... did I remember to tighten the lug nuts?? Attached Images __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

02-05-2005, 08:41 PM	#6
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	That is just too freakin cool. That's just the inspiration I need to keep plugging away on mine. Just stripped and primed the frame rails today, so I've got a ways to go. Great work guys. Hey Slammed, why is your truck back apart? Got bigger plans? __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-06-2005, 03:03 PM	#10
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02-13-2005, 09:25 PM	#11
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Slammed67 I like the 72 bumper. I had a 68 stepside with a 72 bumper on it. Lookes cool with all 4 parking lights hooked up. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

02-21-2005, 01:14 AM	#12
Peregrine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 329	I does look very nice. I have to avoid two roads around here as it is cause my truck is low, and it's only a 3.5/5 inch drop. The city has decided to put these monsters of speed bumps around town and I coudln't imagine trying to dodge everything driving something that low. It is awesome though. __________________ Brian 72 C10 longbed 350/th400 Let the world change you and you will change the world.

03-14-2005, 05:41 PM	#13
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Small update... apparently the oil pan doesn't do well when it comes in contact with concrete. (Who'da thought?) Anyway, ancillary to the whole oil-pan-too-low issue, it turns out that getting the oil pan off is utterly impossible with the crossmember mod. I still haven't figured out just why/how the crossmember would be an issue, but the fact is, we are in the process of pulling the transmission and flywheel to get the oil pan off so I can fix the leak. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-14-2005, 06:31 PM	#14
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	What kind of oil pan you got? Is it a low profile one? How tall is it? I just bought a Hamburger one for mine witch is only 7" deep. But I need to make my own motor mounts. I will make sure mine clears the ground!

03-18-2005, 04:31 PM	#16
ehjorten Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA, U.S.A. Posts: 32	Hey XXL; What size tire, wheel, and backspacing are you using on your ride for the back wheels? I am in the process of getting my frame mods worked-out and want to stuff the largest tire I can under there, but do not want to tub the box. Also, I am going with approximately 6" of drop in the back for ride-height. Lowering the rear on mine even more won't be that much of a problem as the main body of the corvette IRS stays put! I want the front to go low, but I don't think I want to go to the work that you guys have done to chop the crossmember. Sweet ride though! I can't wait till mine is back in some semblence of driveability. __________________ '68 Chevy Stepside in Frame-up Restoration process. 292 CID Clifford Performance Modified T56 6-speed Tranny Slammed, Custom IFS and IRS Money?...Too Much!

03-21-2005, 04:09 PM	#18
ehjorten Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA, U.S.A. Posts: 32	So what is the rear tire size XXL? 255s? I think that I can fit 275s, but I think that they will hit the outer lip. Guess I will have to see when I get the IRS all mocked-into position. __________________ '68 Chevy Stepside in Frame-up Restoration process. 292 CID Clifford Performance Modified T56 6-speed Tranny Slammed, Custom IFS and IRS Money?...Too Much!

09-13-2005, 11:35 PM	#19
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Same question as Repo 1. Are there spacers that are cupped on both side? rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-23-2005, 01:28 PM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Xmember install progress Bump for those with questions. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-07-2006, 07:59 PM	#21
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Xmember install progress The circled u-joint is now available if anyone needs one for their xmember drop. It's double-D on one side and splined for our steering columns on the other. I now have a late model column, so don't need it. It's genuine Borgeson, so cost a pretty penny. I'm easy... and cheap. PM me if interested. Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

01-08-2006, 01:21 AM	#22
fletch4x4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central CT Posts: 237	Re: Xmember install progress pm'd ya __________________ Bagged/Turbo 1970 GMC C-10 Crew Cab 1984 Chevy R-20

04-09-2006, 11:44 PM	#23
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,977	Re: Xmember install progress Digging this one out of the closet & dusting it off. I actually yanked the front suspension off my Beater today to trial fit my 1.5" notched crossmember & I found severe clearance issues. It looks like I would have to trim the crossmember all the way back to the small reinforcement plates the u-bolts go through & then I would prob have an issue w/the u-bolt itself. XXL, could you get a pic of how much material was trimmed for tie-rod clearance near the lower a-arm u-bolt area? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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04-10-2006, 02:19 PM	#25
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Re: Xmember install progress I think he is referring to this area..... Not sure exactly how much I ground off, but it was just enough to provide clearance. I assume you want to do this before you install the xmember, which is a good idea. Maybe XXL can snap some pics to give you an idea of how much to grind off. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

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