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Old 07-23-2010, 08:29 AM   #726
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Cnotch and bag it!
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Old 07-23-2010, 08:32 AM   #727
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No problem. My helper sold his 79 swb and his 84 lwb parts truck last night. That opened up two more spots on my yard, so we have room to navigate once again. I told my body man to take his damn car hauler trailer home, otherwise I'd end up down here borrowing it to go buy some $100 craigslist find and start filling the yard up again.
Actually almost sold the suburban last night, but he might be back. He needs front doors, suspension, serpentine setup and other odds and ends. I shot him a price (that I thought high) and he said he'd probably be calling me.... So who knows. I told him I only had plans for the tank and rear door(s).
I kept telling myself "if Joe backs out this weekend, I'm sneaking off to buy a trailer". But, I'm scared of my wife. My birthday is next week, I'd really like the normal old birthday sex you know.
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:23 AM   #728
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Cnotch and bag it!
Ok, how do you wanna do it?
I'll give you my address and parts list so you can order the stuff, or you can save some hassle and just give me your credit card info

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No problem. My helper sold his 79 swb and his 84 lwb parts truck last night. That opened up two more spots on my yard, so we have room to navigate once again. I told my body man to take his damn car hauler trailer home, otherwise I'd end up down here borrowing it to go buy some $100 craigslist find and start filling the yard up again.
Actually almost sold the suburban last night, but he might be back. He needs front doors, suspension, serpentine setup and other odds and ends. I shot him a price (that I thought high) and he said he'd probably be calling me.... So who knows. I told him I only had plans for the tank and rear door(s).
I kept telling myself "if Joe backs out this weekend, I'm sneaking off to buy a trailer". But, I'm scared of my wife. My birthday is next week, I'd really like the normal old birthday sex you know.
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Old 07-23-2010, 10:50 AM   #729
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Why aren't you wanting to c-notch the frame?

If you already have the 3" spindles couldn't you just cut some off the springs to make it to the 5" you are needing up front?
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Old 07-23-2010, 10:57 AM   #730
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I even have an old pair of springs sitting here you could have if you wanted to try it. Took them out of my 87 and replaced with HD springs (I went the opposite direction). Notch that bad girl!
You're going to need a trailer when you come over.
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Old 07-23-2010, 10:59 AM   #731
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He knows where there's a trailer!
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:31 PM   #732
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Why aren't you wanting to c-notch the frame?

If you already have the 3" spindles couldn't you just cut some off the springs to make it to the 5" you are needing up front?
I'd need a 6"+ notch
The spindles are already on, I would need 5 additional inches from the springs.

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I even have an old pair of springs sitting here you could have if you wanted to try it. Took them out of my 87 and replaced with HD springs (I went the opposite direction). Notch that bad girl!
You're going to need a trailer when you come over.

I have an extra set of springs laying around.
Thanks though
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Old 07-23-2010, 01:53 PM   #733
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OK now i'm with ya.
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Old 07-23-2010, 02:34 PM   #734
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Bag the front, super static rear with a helper bag. Just an idea.
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Old 07-23-2010, 03:18 PM   #735
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Lay it out on some 26's :5
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Old 07-23-2010, 03:44 PM   #736
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You guys are confusing me with someone with money....
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Old 07-23-2010, 03:44 PM   #737
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I am just adding to your day dreams lol.
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Old 07-23-2010, 03:58 PM   #738
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

You could always sell your body. They'd either pay for it, or pay you to go away. It's a win win!
At least you don't have a commercial charge account at O'Reillys and Advance Auto... I'm probably gonna get in trouble.
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Old 07-23-2010, 04:17 PM   #739
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You guys are confusing me with someone with money....
I can relate to this statement.
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Old 07-23-2010, 04:20 PM   #740
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I am just adding to your day dreams lol.
Probably more like night sweats......
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Old 07-23-2010, 07:54 PM   #741
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Probably more like night sweats......


Hey Jon,
you flipped and notched yours correct?
how much space was there between the axle and frame before notching it?
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Old 07-23-2010, 09:58 PM   #742
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When we let the truck down, the axle was on the stock bumpstops. We ground those off, and had plenty of room. I am pretty sure I have 56" springs (the rearmost bumper bracket bolt is behind the hanger), and have 8 leaves per pack. They are pretty stiff, so it drove fine like that. I did tehe notch out of self defense, since I had it.
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Old 07-23-2010, 11:52 PM   #743
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When we let the truck down, the axle was on the stock bumpstops. We ground those off, and had plenty of room. I am pretty sure I have 56" springs (the rearmost bumper bracket bolt is behind the hanger), and have 8 leaves per pack. They are pretty stiff, so it drove fine like that. I did tehe notch out of self defense, since I had it.
Ok, cool
I put 56" springs on but they are only 5 or 6 leaves.
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Old 07-25-2010, 05:59 PM   #744
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I am liking what I am seeing Joe.
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Old 07-25-2010, 06:12 PM   #746
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Thanks Billy!
me too
I was afraid the wheels and tires wouldn't look right, but I think i can live with them for awhile...
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Old 07-25-2010, 06:18 PM   #747
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Looks perfect!
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Nice work Joe! Glad to see you got your rear end squared away. Did you end up cruising it to Tulsa?
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Old 07-25-2010, 07:15 PM   #749
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NICE!!!!!

See it tomorrow at work??

How do you like the gears?
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