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killthewabbit · 07-01-2009, 08:22 PM

Much better

rustSpot · 07-06-2009, 01:53 AM

This truck kicks ASS for sure! Cool build!

RED65 · 07-09-2009, 10:29 AM

wow!!! . very cool

shrunken66stroker · 07-09-2009, 04:41 PM

I've always wondered if I should move the front wheels forward and inch or two. The front wheels always seem like they're set to far back toward the rear and the space in front of them bugs me. I'll either move it or fill the whole space with rim and rubber. Probably the latter.

Great lookin' truck.

SCOTI · 07-09-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

I've always wondered if I should move the front wheels forward and inch or two. The front wheels always seem like they're set to far back toward the rear and the space in front of them bugs me. I'll either move it or fill the whole space with rim and rubber. Probably the latter.

Great lookin' truck.

When they get really low, the wheelbase needs to increase about 3" from where it winds up w/the factory positioning (1.5" F/~1.5" R). It's definitely noticeable.

hardwaa · 07-09-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

I've always wondered if I should move the front wheels forward and inch or two. The front wheels always seem like they're set to far back toward the rear and the space in front of them bugs me. I'll either move it or fill the whole space with rim and rubber. Probably the latter.

Great lookin' truck.

I thought I was the only guy that noticed wheel spacing in the wheelwell. GLAD to know I am not the only SICKO

I wanted to move the front wheels forward 1.5-2 inches but with the dropmember the rack becomes an obstacle
if you move dropmember forward and not motor motor will have to raise atleast 1 1/2inches more than the 2inches it already does. If you slide motor with dropmember motor gets close to rad electric fan a must. Thought about all this briefly then nate told me dropmember centers wheel in wheelwell
when air out I decided not to mess with it. Hope this makes sence not good at typing better at talking

SCOTI · 07-09-2009, 09:46 PM

The DM does move the spindle C/L farther forward vs. the factory (1.5" IIRC). Did you want to move it another 1.5" forward?

hardwaa · 07-10-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The DM does move the spindle C/L farther forward vs. the factory (1.5" IIRC). Did you want to move it another 1.5" forward?

YES

SCOTI · 07-10-2009, 01:11 PM

Wow.... That's a bunch. I wonder how it would look? I guess in pics your front wheels look just about right to me. Do they still appear to be too far back in person?

joe231 · 07-09-2009, 05:49 PM

very cool and such an improvement!!!
NICE WORK!!

hAetWagon · 07-09-2009, 10:48 PM

Great thread. Everytime I see the dropmember in action I fall a little deeper in love.

70 Suburban · 07-09-2009, 10:51 PM

I'm going to have to look into moving mine now.. after i stretch the cab. ill have to look at the best way to move the axle rearward.. thanks another project on the plate.

SCOTI · 07-09-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I'm going to have to look into moving mine now.. after i stretch the cab. ill have to look at the best way to move the axle rearward.. thanks another project on the plate.

Keep in mind that everything attached to the trailing arms is affected when the rear wheelbase is moved.

70 Suburban · 07-09-2009, 11:08 PM

yeah. I am goin to bags I think so that shouldnt be a big deal.. also. shock mounts will change when i bag anyway. but I think its woth the effort if I can make it look as clean as that is.

SCOTI · 07-09-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

.... but I think its woth the effort....

I would agree.

jchav62 · 08-13-2009, 12:35 PM

Nice! I love them old 327 valve covers. Very classic looking...

hardwaa · 12-27-2009, 11:38 PM

It runs!!!(see signature)
Bed mounted.
Rear whitewalls fixed. (The small whitewall drove me nuts)
Pics at rideheight. (Maybe 1/2 inch up in rear but thats it)
Engine done minus some small details
Next:rear bags,shocks,driveline

198plus · 12-28-2009, 12:00 AM

Truck looks sweet and sounds good too

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-27-2009, 11:58 PM

What happened to the headers being white?

joe231 · 12-28-2009, 12:00 AM

SWEET!!

very clean

rustSpot · 01-04-2010, 01:01 AM

One of the best looking trucks on this site! Nice work!

*lakeroadster* · 01-04-2010, 09:48 AM

Sweet truck, love the gold motor.

I don't get the title "Gasser Influenced" though. I was anticipating a front straight axle, nose high attitude and lotsa motor.

Whatever you call it though you do nice work.

SCOTI · 01-04-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Sweet truck, love the gold motor.

I don't get the title "Gasser Influenced" though. I was anticipating a front straight axle, nose high attitude and lotsa motor.

Whatever you call it though you do nice work.

Big & little Cragars, gold motor, period valve covers & air cleaner are all period 'correct' items from the 'gasser' days so 'gasser influenced' sounds right to me. It's just not a straight axle & has a modern lowered suspension which is much better for driving.

*lakeroadster* · 01-04-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Big & little Cragars, gold motor, period valve covers & air cleaner are all period 'correct' items from the 'gasser' days so 'gasser influenced' sounds right to me. It's just not a straight axle & has a modern lowered suspension which is much better for driving.

You can't re-write history. I think most old timers would agree that your phrase "modern lowered suspension" and "gasser" are about as different in the Hot Rod vernacular as "low-rider" and "Rock Crawler".

Pick a NHRA class of that era, nearly all were running big a littles and aftermarket valve covers. What sticks out in the minds of those who saw gassers run was the nose high attitude and the straight axles.

Like I said I really like Hardwaa's truck.... it's all good, but I still fail to see a gasser connection.

SCOTI · 01-04-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

You can't re-write history. I think most old timers would agree that your phrase "modern lowered suspension" and "gasser" are about as different in the Hot Rod vernacular as "low-rider" and "Rock Crawler".

Pick a NHRA class of that era, nearly all were running big a littles and aftermarket valve covers. What sticks out in the minds of those who saw gassers run was the nose high attitude and the straight axles.

Like I said I really like Hardwaa's truck.... it's all good, but I still fail to see a gasser connection.

Ok. Enough hair splitting...... How should he correctly describe his theme? Nostalgic? 60's? Vintage?

I've seen many 'support' vehicles for gassers that weren't running straight axles. So would a gasser-influenced 'support' truck work better?

07-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#1
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Much better __________________ -- Will

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shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck I've always wondered if I should move the front wheels forward and inch or two. The front wheels always seem like they're set to far back toward the rear and the space in front of them bugs me. I'll either move it or fill the whole space with rim and rubber. Probably the latter. Great lookin' truck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 07-09-2009 at 04:42 PM.

07-09-2009, 09:46 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,934	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck The DM does move the spindle C/L farther forward vs. the factory (1.5" IIRC). Did you want to move it *another* 1.5" forward? __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-09-2009 at 09:47 PM.

07-10-2009, 01:11 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,934	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Wow.... That's a bunch. I wonder how it would look? I guess in pics your front wheels look just about right to me. Do they still appear to be too far back in person? __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-10-2009 at 01:12 PM.

07-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#10
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07-09-2009, 10:48 PM	#11
hAetWagon Schlongbed MEMBER (heh)#15 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 232	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Great thread. Everytime I see the dropmember in action I fall a little deeper in love. __________________ 82 Chevy Blazer 4wd.RIP 1965 Chevy C10,350V8 Get it reliable,then puttin' it in the weeds.. "Old truck, all new headaches."

07-09-2009, 10:51 PM	#12
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck I'm going to have to look into moving mine now.. after i stretch the cab. ill have to look at the best way to move the axle rearward.. thanks another project on the plate. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-09-2009, 11:08 PM	#14
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck yeah. I am goin to bags I think so that shouldnt be a big deal.. also. shock mounts will change when i bag anyway. but I think its woth the effort if I can make it look as clean as that is. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

08-13-2009, 12:35 PM	#16
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Nice! I love them old 327 valve covers. Very classic looking... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

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01-04-2010, 09:48 AM	#22
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Sweet truck, love the gold motor. I don't get the title "Gasser Influenced" though. I was anticipating a front straight axle, nose high attitude and lotsa motor. Whatever you call it though you do nice work. Attached Images

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