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Frizzle Fry · 04-22-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Mike, that is a sweet shop! I'll have to come out and visit one of these days.
Need a shop caretaker?

I'm home on weekends. Give me a call anytime if you're out on the west side. Otherwise you probably want to stop by after I get it all set up and the trucks moved in. More to look at that way

I'll probably buy the door this weekend and install it the following. It'll be one more week before the trucks move in, best case.

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Shop looks GREAT!!! Congratulations!!!

Thanks. Now I have room for a blasting cabnet and powdercoating oven

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

man that is nice,i have a 2nd floor in mine, it comes in handy, and the trees are cool

The previous owner had the WHOLE shop full of junk! What a waste. I can't let this extra storage change my definition of what "I might use one day" That's a slippery slope...

Big Irish · 04-25-2008, 07:14 PM

If you ever want to sell this truck , give me a call .

67ChevyRedneck · 04-25-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Irish

If you ever want to sell this truck , give me a call .

I've thought the exact same thing many a times, but there's no way I could afford it, even in it's present state

Congrats on the new shop and the move. The shop looks cool

When are the updates coming?

Frizzle Fry · 04-25-2008, 09:12 PM

No plans to sell ...but those words have been known to hold little water...

I'm hoping to get the trucks moved into the shop by the end of May.

**Palf70Step** · 04-26-2008, 02:13 AM

Well I am late as usual, but the new "Man House" looks really good. Can' t wait to see your mods on it and get the boys into their new home.

Frizzle Fry · 05-25-2008, 08:00 PM

Door is on and trucks are home

Frizzle Fry · 05-25-2008, 08:09 PM

...so I had a couple things in mind

First the 68 clip:

OG clip

and here's a good display of the extra space with the mod'ed fenders:

The front end came down a little more with the old inners out:

This is how much room I have aired-out, 1.5" cups, 2.5" spindles and ~28" tires With the new inners installed I figure I'll have about an inch to play with:

I'm going to buy an extra set of inners to extend them. Mine have some lower rust anyway. And with all this extra space I may have no choice but to chop the crossmember

Number98 · 05-25-2008, 08:17 PM

Progress!!

Frizzle Fry · 05-25-2008, 08:20 PM

The next thing itchin to go on was the headers. They went on with no frame clearancing required.

First, here's why long tubes and bagged trucks don't mix...

Man that's ugly, but this is better

Driver's side went on without even pulling the plugs. Passenger side was a little tighter but still had enough room not to grind IMO:

Passenger side:

Frizzle Fry · 05-25-2008, 08:21 PM

This is pretty close here at the tranny and collector, but it's not touching. I may grind a tad there:

uno67 · 05-25-2008, 08:27 PM

glad to see your back to work on this. and congrats on the move

Frizzle Fry · 05-25-2008, 08:31 PM

So with the exhaust progress in mind I've been wanting to put cut-outs in my TA xmember. I've also been wanting to remove the man-hole-cover-hook that is the center of that thing. So I figured I would start with that:

38chevyhotrod · 05-25-2008, 10:50 PM

Great to see you working on the truck again, you do some great work.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-25-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Door is on and trucks are home

GAME ON!!!!!!!!!

hgs_notes · 05-26-2008, 12:47 AM

I really like that x-member mod. Simple, practical and it looks good. Glad to see you back at it.

ChevyDude · 05-26-2008, 01:21 AM

Very Cool!!!!

joe231 · 05-26-2008, 03:54 AM

sweet!!! welcome back!!! glad to see it!

**Palf70Step** · 05-26-2008, 05:41 AM

Glad to see you got them in their new house!

bagged74 · 05-26-2008, 08:40 AM

cool, I didnt even realize that that thing had a big block in it.
Congrats on the new crib and shop

**SOON2BLAZE** · 05-26-2008, 07:51 PM

Glad to see you going on it again, been waiting to see the new headers go on. Awsome progress!

Frizzle Fry · 05-26-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Number98

Progress!!

Yes! feels good to give them some love again.

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Originally Posted by uno67

glad to see your back to work on this. and congrats on the move

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 38chevyhotrod

Great to see you working on the truck again, you do some great work.

Thank You!

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

GAME ON!!!!!!!!!

Yes, you are correct sir!

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I really like that x-member mod. Simple, practical and it looks good. Glad to see you back at it.

Ya, you know, I would have just gone with the ECE version but I'd have to take the body off the frame to get to the upper rivets... Plus this was more fun. Well, doing it with the truck on jack stands wasn't the easiest thing to do.

...but it was worth it.

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Very Cool!!!!

Thanks Man!

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Originally Posted by joe231

sweet!!! welcome back!!! glad to see it!

Finally... Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Glad to see you got them in their new house!

They seem to like it there

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Originally Posted by bagged74

cool, I didnt even realize that that thing had a big block in it.
Congrats on the new crib and shop

Thanks. I used to have a link to the engine build in my sig. It's a 476.

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Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

Glad to see you going on it again, been waiting to see the new headers go on. Awsome progress!

Those headers look like they're gonna work out really well. I'm waiting on my 3" dia. extensions to start on the rest of the system. The headers came with 3"-2.5" reducers.

BACKYARD88 · 05-27-2008, 04:07 AM

Looks good Frizzle. Glad we get to watch some progress again!

XXL · 05-28-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

So you hit a ramp on the driveway and drive them in tipped up on two wheels, eh?

texanidiot25 · 05-28-2008, 09:17 AM

I suppose you could use the air bags to bounce the right side up in the air.

Frizzle Fry · 05-28-2008, 08:45 PM

Nope guys, that's a walking path. I have to get out and carry it from the end of the driveway

04-25-2008, 07:14 PM	#752
Big Irish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 110	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project If you ever want to sell this truck , give me a call . __________________ 1955 Chevy 2 door Wagon 1967 Short Wide BAGGED Gone to someone else 1953 Shop truck Clipped and Snipped sold 1951 GMC Bagged and patina

04-25-2008, 09:12 PM	#754
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project No plans to sell ...but those words have been known to hold little water... I'm hoping to get the trucks moved into the shop by the end of May.

04-26-2008, 02:13 AM	#755
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Well I am late as usual, but the new "Man House" looks really good. Can' t wait to see your mods on it and get the boys into their new home. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-25-2008, 08:00 PM	#756
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Door is on and trucks are home

05-25-2008, 08:09 PM	#757
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project ...so I had a couple things in mind First the 68 clip: OG clip and here's a good display of the extra space with the mod'ed fenders: The front end came down a little more with the old inners out: This is how much room I have aired-out, 1.5" cups, 2.5" spindles and ~28" tires With the new inners installed I figure I'll have about an inch to play with: I'm going to buy an extra set of inners to extend them. Mine have some lower rust anyway. And with all this extra space I may have no choice but to chop the crossmember Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-25-2008 at 09:01 PM.

05-25-2008, 08:17 PM	#758
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Progress!!

05-25-2008, 08:20 PM	#759
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project The next thing itchin to go on was the headers. They went on with no frame clearancing required. First, here's why long tubes and bagged trucks don't mix... Man that's ugly, but this is better Driver's side went on without even pulling the plugs. Passenger side was a little tighter but still had enough room not to grind IMO: Passenger side:

05-25-2008, 08:21 PM	#760
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project This is pretty close here at the tranny and collector, but it's not touching. I may grind a tad there:

05-25-2008, 08:27 PM	#761
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project glad to see your back to work on this. and congrats on the move

05-25-2008, 08:31 PM	#762
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project So with the exhaust progress in mind I've been wanting to put cut-outs in my TA xmember. I've also been wanting to remove the man-hole-cover-hook that is the center of that thing. So I figured I would start with that:

05-25-2008, 10:50 PM	#763
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Great to see you working on the truck again, you do some great work. __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com

05-26-2008, 12:47 AM	#765
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I really like that x-member mod. Simple, practical and it looks good. Glad to see you back at it. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-26-2008, 01:21 AM	#766
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Very Cool!!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

05-26-2008, 03:54 AM	#767
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project sweet!!! welcome back!!! glad to see it! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-26-2008, 05:41 AM	#768
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Glad to see you got them in their new house! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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05-26-2008, 08:40 AM	#769
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project cool, I didnt even realize that that thing had a big block in it. Congrats on the new crib and shop

05-26-2008, 07:51 PM	#770
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Glad to see you going on it again, been waiting to see the new headers go on. Awsome progress!

05-27-2008, 04:07 AM	#772
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looks good Frizzle. Glad we get to watch some progress again! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

05-28-2008, 09:17 AM	#774
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I suppose you could use the air bags to bounce the right side up in the air.

05-28-2008, 08:45 PM	#775
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Nope guys, that's a walking path. I have to get out and carry it from the end of the driveway

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