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98L150 · 12-29-2008, 11:52 PM

factory hood hinges are gone. custom hinges will be needed

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Originally Posted by Bigbore

Hey guy's I was wondering how you reattached the hood, or do your wheel's come in contact with that part of your fender? Oh Yeah? And by the way great job! Your truck looks great!

Mike J · 12-30-2008, 10:07 PM

Yeah, I'd like to know tire size as well... I just ordered some 225/75r15- those look pretty close to that...

royo · 01-04-2009, 06:58 PM

any updates

98L150 · 01-05-2009, 06:05 PM

not a lot to update right now. just waiting on some parts and time.

kylepatrick03 · 01-06-2009, 09:12 PM

As for tires, I talked to Nelson yesterday the setup is meant to be the same height as his future 20"/22" setup, the backs are 235-75-15 and the fronts are a couple sizes smaller.

Kyle

m6z · 01-22-2009, 05:41 PM

any updates?

BIG HEAD · 01-22-2009, 07:10 PM

Are these drop members for sale? Were do you get them? My next project is going to be a 72 burb slammmmmmmed. Metallic lime green with white leather interior. Painted steel wheels and white wall tires. I AM GETTING INTO IT NECK DEEP ( LIKE ALL OF MY PROJECTS).

SCOTI · 01-22-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG HEAD

Are these drop members for sale? Were do you get them? My next project is going to be a 72 burb slammmmmmmed. Metallic lime green with white leather interior. Painted steel wheels and white wall tires. I AM GETTING INTO IT NECK DEEP ( LIKE ALL OF MY PROJECTS).

http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/products.php

**lolife99** · 01-22-2009, 09:49 PM

They are available thru board member, "porterbuilt", at Porterbuilt Street Rods.
You can send him a PM here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=10160

98L150 · 02-05-2009, 03:09 PM

Nelson has been working a little bit and got a new rear cross member made up that the carrier bearing will mount to once the drive shaft is split to keep from tunneling the floor for the drive shaft. He stabbed the motor and 700R4 in it and the hum in the floor will need some slight messaging to clear the 700R4, but nothing to major (won’t be noticeable once the carpet is put in). He has been fitting all the doors and fenders to the cab and has a set of my 20'w he is starting with to start mocking up inner fenders and hood hinges.

Here are a few pics to enjoy:

royo · 02-05-2009, 04:14 PM

kool

**lolife99** · 02-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Would a bolt-in factory "high hump" piece be easier than modifying the small hump?

98L150 · 02-06-2009, 10:22 AM

yea i was thingking of looking into a high hump just need to look at the truck from underneath to see how much room is needed fro tranny lines and stuff like that.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Would a bolt-in factory "high hump" piece be easier than modifying the small hump?

jlaird · 02-06-2009, 10:01 PM

I've never heard of the need to cut the floor to install a 700r4. Are you doing anything different?

98L150 · 02-07-2009, 03:35 PM

the dropmember moves everything up and forward and with the 1 to 1-1/2" up the bell housing gets real close to the tunnel pinch molding on the underside.

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Originally Posted by jlaird

I've never heard of the need to cut the floor to install a 700r4. Are you doing anything different?

blackbolt · 03-10-2009, 01:48 AM

lookin awesome cant wait to see this ride

98L150 is this ride going to be at Tex Mex in Lake Sommerville?

98L150 · 03-30-2009, 09:58 AM

Well nelson has been working on his truck, got he bed on and a factory big tranny hump installed on the floor. We will post some better pics once I get back by there with camera. this pics is from a cell phone.

Bigbore · 03-30-2009, 11:38 AM

I was wondering if you guys got any pic's of air line's? Like how you came off the front bags between the control arms or upper arm anyway. Would also like to see tank mount and compressor and size of line.
I have the same project going and need some more input.
Thanks a lot guys and I hope my truck turns out that nice.
Later

98L150 · 03-30-2009, 12:34 PM

all the lines are in mock up form right now with shradder valves so it can be aired up with the shop compressor. Once we get those items you mentioned done the pics will definately be posted. You can look at my build thread for compressor and tanks mounts he have just done on it (link is in my signature)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigbore

I was wondering if you guys got any pic's of air line's? Like how you came off the front bags between the control arms or upper arm anyway. Would also like to see tank mount and compressor and size of line.
I have the same project going and need some more input.
Thanks a lot guys and I hope my truck turns out that nice.
Later

jgrisafi · 03-30-2009, 12:34 PM

I can't wait to get back from the Middle East and work on my 69'. Great job on the truck. I look forward to meeting some of yall once I get back.

98L150 · 04-06-2009, 01:30 PM

here are a few updated pics of the truck with the factory big hump installed on the floor board and the bed install withthe new gas tank.

*Shane* · 04-06-2009, 01:37 PM

Can I be a worry-wart and ask the wheel size and tire sizes both front and rear?

I know it was asked earlier, but I didn't see the wheel sizes.

dubdeuce80 · 04-06-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

Can I be a worry-wart and ask the wheel size and tire sizes both front and rear?

I know it was asked earlier, but I didn't see the wheel sizes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylepatrick03

As for tires, I talked to Nelson yesterday the setup is meant to be the same height as his future 20"/22" setup, the backs are 235-75-15 and the fronts are a couple sizes smaller.

Kyle

there's the rear, not sure the front

*Shane* · 04-06-2009, 02:10 PM

yeah, I saw that, but wanted to find out the exact size of the fronts along with the wheel sizes.

Thanks.

Dinos63 · 04-06-2009, 02:13 PM

Nice work! Killer truck

12-30-2008, 10:07 PM	#52
Mike J vw guy & now c-10 guy Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 483	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build Yeah, I'd like to know tire size as well... I just ordered some 225/75r15- those look pretty close to that... __________________ '68 long fleet Finally made some progress on the build!!! My Build Thread

01-04-2009, 06:58 PM	#53
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build any updates __________________ nickle and dime

01-05-2009, 06:05 PM	#54
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build not a lot to update right now. just waiting on some parts and time. __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

01-06-2009, 09:12 PM	#55
kylepatrick03 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 16	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build As for tires, I talked to Nelson yesterday the setup is meant to be the same height as his future 20"/22" setup, the backs are 235-75-15 and the fronts are a couple sizes smaller. Kyle

01-22-2009, 05:41 PM	#56
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build any updates? __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

01-22-2009, 07:10 PM	#57
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build Are these drop members for sale? Were do you get them? My next project is going to be a 72 burb slammmmmmmed. Metallic lime green with white leather interior. Painted steel wheels and white wall tires. I AM GETTING INTO IT NECK DEEP ( LIKE ALL OF MY PROJECTS). Last edited by BIG HEAD; 01-22-2009 at 07:11 PM.

01-22-2009, 09:49 PM	#59
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build They are available thru board member, "porterbuilt", at Porterbuilt Street Rods. You can send him a PM here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=10160 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-05-2009, 03:09 PM	#60
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build Nelson has been working a little bit and got a new rear cross member made up that the carrier bearing will mount to once the drive shaft is split to keep from tunneling the floor for the drive shaft. He stabbed the motor and 700R4 in it and the hum in the floor will need some slight messaging to clear the 700R4, but nothing to major (won’t be noticeable once the carpet is put in). He has been fitting all the doors and fenders to the cab and has a set of my 20'w he is starting with to start mocking up inner fenders and hood hinges. Here are a few pics to enjoy: Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

02-05-2009, 04:14 PM	#61
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build kool __________________ nickle and dime

02-05-2009, 08:33 PM	#62
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build Would a bolt-in factory "high hump" piece be easier than modifying the small hump? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-06-2009, 10:01 PM	#64
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build I've never heard of the need to cut the floor to install a 700r4. Are you doing anything different?

03-10-2009, 01:48 AM	#66
blackbolt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 142	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build lookin awesome cant wait to see this ride 98L150 is this ride going to be at Tex Mex in Lake Sommerville? Last edited by blackbolt; 03-10-2009 at 01:51 AM.

03-30-2009, 09:58 AM	#67
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build Well nelson has been working on his truck, got he bed on and a factory big tranny hump installed on the floor. We will post some better pics once I get back by there with camera. this pics is from a cell phone. Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

03-30-2009, 11:38 AM	#68
Bigbore just stuff and more stuff Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 26	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build I was wondering if you guys got any pic's of air line's? Like how you came off the front bags between the control arms or upper arm anyway. Would also like to see tank mount and compressor and size of line. I have the same project going and need some more input. Thanks a lot guys and I hope my truck turns out that nice. Later Last edited by Bigbore; 03-30-2009 at 11:39 AM.

03-30-2009, 12:34 PM	#70
jgrisafi Velocity Speed Shop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 172	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build I can't wait to get back from the Middle East and work on my 69'. Great job on the truck. I look forward to meeting some of yall once I get back. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- My Build Thread ..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=288143 My Garage ..... http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/OCD69



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04-06-2009, 01:30 PM	#71
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build here are a few updated pics of the truck with the factory big hump installed on the floor board and the bed install withthe new gas tank. Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

04-06-2009, 01:37 PM	#72
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build Can I be a worry-wart and ask the wheel size and tire sizes both front and rear? I know it was asked earlier, but I didn't see the wheel sizes.

04-06-2009, 02:10 PM	#74
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build yeah, I saw that, but wanted to find out the exact size of the fronts along with the wheel sizes. Thanks.

04-06-2009, 02:13 PM	#75
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: nelsons relaxed dropmember build Nice work! Killer truck __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

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