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**LEEVON** · 06-03-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mylow53

love what your doing there with your frame. i was wondering if you could tell me more about your sway bar up front. i have the same setup up front so i hope it tranzlates
GT

Thanks! I'll get some better pics for you but I think it is supposed to go on top of the lower control arm instead of on bottom. As long as it doesn't interfere with the bags I'll move it. If you're retrofitting they're pretty simple I think you will just have to drill 2 holes on each side of the x-member and 1 in each lower arm.

I picked up an LS1 oil pan today and met another very nice car guy! He also threw in a bunch of usable parts, enough to convert to f-body accessories if I want to. I've met some great people buying, selling and trading parts on Craigslist of all places. Bill if you read this, thanks again!

Here's a little preview. The door graphic was borrowed from a very nice truck on the board, hope the owner doesn't mind and the wheels won't have center caps but they will be blue...you get the idea!

**CHIZZLER** · 06-03-2010, 09:37 PM

That looks awesome. I love the one piece windows. Any updates on the trailing arm rear. Looking forward to pics.

**LEEVON** · 06-04-2010, 12:03 AM

It feels like I'm going soooo slow but I feel better when I take pics. I managed to get the rear suspension blasted yesterday, then painted and fit-up tonight. I attached some pics so you can see what I did. Basically just chopped the ends off the x-member and welded to some channels.

Right now it does not go as low as I want, mainly because the u-bolts are right under the notch. I think with a couple adjustments and maybe some 2" blocks I can get it close though. I'm pondering where to place the bags and shocks right now too.

The white walls came in tonight, my boy Tanner was digging them big time. I'm actually building the truck for him, hoping that he catches the bug. At first he wasn't into it much and now he wants to know about everything I do and how soon I can take him to school in it.

He's even made a couple of cool suggestions.

**CHIZZLER** · 06-04-2010, 12:32 AM

Suspension looks killer. What height do you think running boards will be sitting at aired out.

**LEEVON** · 06-04-2010, 12:43 AM

right now it looks like about 4" which is waaay higher than I planned. I've got to sleep on it but right now I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas?

**67cheby** · 06-04-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

right now it looks like about 4" which is waaay higher than I planned. I've got to sleep on it but right now I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas?

yes i have an idea...... LAY IT OUT !!!! CUT CUT CUT WELD WELD WELD

**LEEVON** · 06-06-2010, 05:02 PM

I'm thinking about this notch:

http://www.*****************/notches/...step-notch-kit

I managed to mess up my back canoeing this weekend and all I can think about is that I can work on the truck! I hope it's back to normal soon.

T Hilde · 06-06-2010, 08:17 PM

I hope that is for a pair.

**CHIZZLER** · 06-04-2010, 01:07 AM

It would be a lot of work to do a body drop. Do you have any room to cut some out of your air bag cups up front.sounds like your already up into yout notch in the back.bigger notch with blocks? Theres allways a way. It will come to you when you sleep.

**CHIZZLER** · 06-06-2010, 10:05 PM

Project is lookin killer. Looks like the trailing arm suspension worked out good. Is the bigger notch going to effect that rear crossmember.

**LEEVON** · 06-06-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Project is lookin killer. Looks like the trailing arm suspension worked out good. Is the bigger notch going to effect that rear crossmember.

Thanks! At full drop right now there is probably about 1.5" between the top of the arms and the factory mid-crossmember. I think that will translate into the 4" I need at the axle, plus I can add blocks. Worst case I could lower the arm mounts a bit but I don't think that will be necessary.

**CHIZZLER** · 06-06-2010, 10:41 PM

Are you going to run the bags on top off the trailing arms. Are you going to be able to use a one piece driveline.

**LEEVON** · 06-06-2010, 10:50 PM

Yes I can run the bags on the arms, but a little farther forward than stock. I might put them over the axle now though since a notch might be in my future. I plan on running a two-piece driveshaft, there is not enough clearance on the top for a 1 piece.

classic1967chevy · 06-07-2010, 02:05 PM

very nice job i like the old school look u went with me and my wife says keep up the good work

**CHIZZLER** · 06-09-2010, 08:38 PM

Hope the back is doing better. Cant wait to see more.

**LEEVON** · 06-10-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Hope the back is doing better. Cant wait to see more.

Thanks! The wheels are supposed to be here Friday. If I can find a way to elevate them to work on I'll be able to prep and paint. Getting them mounted and the chassis rolling will be a big milestone!

**CHIZZLER** · 06-10-2010, 12:15 AM

I also have a set of 69 series deluxe for my 66.great price

**LEEVON** · 06-10-2010, 12:21 AM

Chizzler, that's a beautiful truck!!! How I missed seeing it before I don't know. Do you have more pics or a build thread or anything? That's the first set of the Cragar Delux 69's I've seen mounted and I'm glad I picked them.

**CHIZZLER** · 06-10-2010, 12:27 AM

no build thread. here are a few pics.before and after.i have a set of 20" dodge spares on my truck right know.

**CHIZZLER** · 06-10-2010, 12:40 AM

not tryin to hijack your build.here is my newest project.future MII kit with either 4 link or trailing arm rear.still knocking out rivets.

**LEEVON** · 06-10-2010, 09:00 AM

Yep, I've been watching the 'burb. What a nice find, it's gonna be a really nice family hauler. Who knows I might be wanting to trade you when we get done!

**CHIZZLER** · 06-10-2010, 09:31 PM

Sure would be a killer drive for a trade. Lookin forward to more progress on your build.im trying to get stuff done but work is slammin right know. Got to chase the almighty dollar to get more parts.

**LEEVON** · 06-16-2010, 01:28 PM

Dangit. Got a little setback on my hands. I took one of the tires (205/75/15) and had it mounted on my 15x7 wheel today and it looked aweful as I suspected it would. So I've got to return my tires to Diamondback and get another set.

I was hoping to have a roller this weekend but this is going to take another few weeks and cost me about $160 in shipping

Oh well, guess you gotta pay to play.

bjcaldwe · 06-16-2010, 01:55 PM

Hate to hear that man, but I am sure it will be worth the wait.

**LEEVON** · 06-16-2010, 03:31 PM

Well on the plus side my back is feeling 90% better (or the drugs are working) so I'm pretty well back in action. I finished dismantling the truck last weekend and mounted the cab on the chassis for mock-up. I've got an entire trailer load of scrap, really I'm just using the body and title. My neighbor is taking the old chassis for the running gear to transplant onto his 3/4 ton '49. Nothing from the original chassis or drivetrain remains except for one running board support because of a missing one on my donor chassis.

Diamondback was very gracious, Bill the owner ansered the phone. Offered a 100% refund even though I mounted one of the tires. I still have to pay shipping both wasy but for a made-to-order product that is very nice. Hats off to them.

When I ordered the wheels and caps through Summit I also ordered lug nuts. The caps arrived by themselves from wheel vintiques and the lug nuts came with the wheels from Cragar (Carlisle Wheel and Tire)...in a big box...and there were only (4) as in 1,2,3,4 rolling around in the bottom of the box. Laughable but frustrating. Summit at first said they were all shipped, then backpeddled and said they are on backorder. Nice to know, what is a guy going to do with 4 lug nuts? My #1 rule of retail customer service (as I see it) is never take money up front and tell you something is backordered later.

06-03-2010, 09:37 PM	#2
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" That looks awesome. I love the one piece windows. Any updates on the trailing arm rear. Looking forward to pics. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-04-2010, 12:03 AM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" It feels like I'm going soooo slow but I feel better when I take pics. I managed to get the rear suspension blasted yesterday, then painted and fit-up tonight. I attached some pics so you can see what I did. Basically just chopped the ends off the x-member and welded to some channels. Right now it does not go as low as I want, mainly because the u-bolts are right under the notch. I think with a couple adjustments and maybe some 2" blocks I can get it close though. I'm pondering where to place the bags and shocks right now too. The white walls came in tonight, my boy Tanner was digging them big time. I'm actually building the truck for him, hoping that he catches the bug. At first he wasn't into it much and now he wants to know about everything I do and how soon I can take him to school in it. He's even made a couple of cool suggestions. __________________ '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 Last edited by LEEVON; 06-04-2010 at 12:04 AM.

06-04-2010, 12:32 AM	#4
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" Suspension looks killer. What height do you think running boards will be sitting at aired out. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-04-2010, 12:43 AM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" right now it looks like about 4" which is waaay higher than I planned. I've got to sleep on it but right now I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas? __________________ '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

06-06-2010, 05:02 PM	#7
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" I'm thinking about this notch: http://www.****************/notches/...step-notch-kit I managed to mess up my back canoeing this weekend and all I can think about is that I can work on the truck! I hope it's back to normal soon. __________________ '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 Last edited by LEEVON; 06-06-2010 at 05:07 PM.*

06-06-2010, 08:17 PM	#8
T Hilde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 385	Re: Project "Popeye" I hope that is for a pair.

06-04-2010, 01:07 AM	#9
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" It would be a lot of work to do a body drop. Do you have any room to cut some out of your air bag cups up front.sounds like your already up into yout notch in the back.bigger notch with blocks? Theres allways a way. It will come to you when you sleep. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-06-2010, 10:05 PM	#10
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" Project is lookin killer. Looks like the trailing arm suspension worked out good. Is the bigger notch going to effect that rear crossmember. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-06-2010, 10:41 PM	#12
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" Are you going to run the bags on top off the trailing arms. Are you going to be able to use a one piece driveline. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-06-2010, 10:50 PM	#13
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Yes I can run the bags on the arms, but a little farther forward than stock. I might put them over the axle now though since a notch might be in my future. I plan on running a two-piece driveshaft, there is not enough clearance on the top for a 1 piece. __________________ '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

06-07-2010, 02:05 PM	#14
classic1967chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nauvoo Alabama Posts: 269	Re: Project "Popeye" very nice job i like the old school look u went with me and my wife says keep up the good work

06-09-2010, 08:38 PM	#15
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" Hope the back is doing better. Cant wait to see more. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-10-2010, 12:15 AM	#17
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" I also have a set of 69 series deluxe for my 66.great price Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-10-2010, 12:21 AM	#18
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Chizzler, that's a beautiful truck!!! How I missed seeing it before I don't know. Do you have more pics or a build thread or anything? That's the first set of the Cragar Delux 69's I've seen mounted and I'm glad I picked them. __________________ '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 Last edited by LEEVON; 06-10-2010 at 12:23 AM.

06-10-2010, 12:27 AM	#19
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" no build thread. here are a few pics.before and after.i have a set of 20" dodge spares on my truck right know. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999



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06-10-2010, 12:40 AM	#20
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" not tryin to hijack your build.here is my newest project.future MII kit with either 4 link or trailing arm rear.still knocking out rivets. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-10-2010, 09:00 AM	#21
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Yep, I've been watching the 'burb. What a nice find, it's gonna be a really nice family hauler. Who knows I might be wanting to trade you when we get done! __________________ '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

06-10-2010, 09:31 PM	#22
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Project "Popeye" Sure would be a killer drive for a trade. Lookin forward to more progress on your build.im trying to get stuff done but work is slammin right know. Got to chase the almighty dollar to get more parts. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

06-16-2010, 01:28 PM	#23
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Dangit. Got a little setback on my hands. I took one of the tires (205/75/15) and had it mounted on my 15x7 wheel today and it looked aweful as I suspected it would. So I've got to return my tires to Diamondback and get another set. I was hoping to have a roller this weekend but this is going to take another few weeks and cost me about $160 in shipping Oh well, guess you gotta pay to play. __________________ '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 Last edited by LEEVON; 06-16-2010 at 01:46 PM.

06-16-2010, 01:55 PM	#24
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Project "Popeye" Hate to hear that man, but I am sure it will be worth the wait. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

06-16-2010, 03:31 PM	#25
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Well on the plus side my back is feeling 90% better (or the drugs are working) so I'm pretty well back in action. I finished dismantling the truck last weekend and mounted the cab on the chassis for mock-up. I've got an entire trailer load of scrap, really I'm just using the body and title. My neighbor is taking the old chassis for the running gear to transplant onto his 3/4 ton '49. Nothing from the original chassis or drivetrain remains except for one running board support because of a missing one on my donor chassis. Diamondback was very gracious, Bill the owner ansered the phone. Offered a 100% refund even though I mounted one of the tires. I still have to pay shipping both wasy but for a made-to-order product that is very nice. Hats off to them. When I ordered the wheels and caps through Summit I also ordered lug nuts. The caps arrived by themselves from wheel vintiques and the lug nuts came with the wheels from Cragar (Carlisle Wheel and Tire)...in a big box...and there were only (4) as in 1,2,3,4 rolling around in the bottom of the box. Laughable but frustrating. Summit at first said they were all shipped, then backpeddled and said they are on backorder. Nice to know, what is a guy going to do with 4 lug nuts? My #1 rule of retail customer service (as I see it) is never take money up front and tell you something is backordered later. __________________ '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 Last edited by LEEVON; 06-16-2010 at 03:37 PM.

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