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jhrusk · 12-01-2012, 07:09 PM

Its been a while since I posted, but I have made a little progress.I recieved my new axles from Moser,also took some pics of my headers and h-pipe after I cleaned and painted them. I used rustoleum high heat paint so I have my fingers crossed that they will hold up. My last pick is a swap meet score from today, I wasnt looking for another grill but sometimes you cant pass them up, it is not perfect but it is in very good shape. Name: 12-1-12 (7).jpg
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gimmy 64 · 12-01-2012, 08:06 PM

that is very smart to put the header flanges on the pipes incase you have to remove your tranny .where did you get the flanges?

Jmorales3181 · 12-01-2012, 09:00 PM

Truck is coming out beautiful! Really nice work
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Dinos63 · 12-02-2012, 01:22 AM

nice score on the grille! glad your back

jhrusk · 12-02-2012, 09:58 AM

I finally finished the frame and got it painted, I didnt realize I would have this much time into this frame but it turned out well. I hope to start assembly soon. Thanks for lookind guys. Name: 12-1-12 (4).jpg
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Dinos63 · 12-02-2012, 12:08 PM

very nice!!

Desert.Chevy · 12-03-2012, 11:55 AM

Cool pictures, Nice build.
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jhrusk · 12-08-2012, 05:09 PM

Small update from this week,got most of the front suspension cleaned and painted. Installed for the last time. Also got the engine and transmission installed.hope to continue to make progress. Name: 12-8-12.jpg
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mark 66 · 12-08-2012, 05:35 PM

very clean. liking that rack.how bout some pics of that.ooops saw them on earlier post

jhrusk · 12-14-2012, 06:39 PM

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Dinos63 · 12-14-2012, 09:29 PM

very nice!! nailed it on the wheels

jhrusk · 01-03-2013, 08:40 PM

I wanted to post an update on my progress,I have been steadily making progress.Just about have the chassis finished just getting all the brake lines ran along with fuel lines.Really trying to make it in time for the power tour.Thanks for looking. Name: 1-2-13.jpg
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jhrusk · 01-03-2013, 09:02 PM

I decided to run a flex line at the front of the trailing arm in order to ease the trouble of removing tires,I have to unbolt the air bags and drive shaft to drop the rear enough but I should not have to take the brake lines loose. Name: 1-3-13 (3).jpg
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hemifalcon · 01-04-2013, 02:01 AM

I like how you ran your brake line down the trailing arm rather than along the frame all the way rearward.. Or, was your truck originally plumbed this way? My Suburban had the hardline go all the way back to just over top of the rearend with the flex hose running downward to the "T" on the axle housing..

Looks very nice.

jhrusk · 01-04-2013, 08:27 AM

hemifalcon it originally ran to the back and down with a flex line,I changed it to help with removing rear wheels

Dinos63 · 01-04-2013, 01:45 PM

always such nice work very clean!

McMurphy · 01-04-2013, 02:00 PM

Oh yeah, I like that flex line mounting point for the rear brakes a lot better than the standard spot at the trailing end!!
Though I must admit I had to look at your photo a few times to realize what I was looking at and why it was important !!

Nice mod I would consider doing for any build.

hemifalcon · 01-05-2013, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jhrusk

hemifalcon it originally ran to the back and down with a flex line,I changed it to help with removing rear wheels

check--- make sense since you're going to be so low with your body over the wheels.. I forget that airbags can't open up or "stretch" that far.. Good idea..

jhrusk · 01-13-2013, 10:31 AM

got most of the chassis assembled,the exhaust is completed and installed.a little bit at a time. Name: 1-12-13.jpg
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williamsboys · 01-13-2013, 10:48 AM

Wow. Great work looks awesome
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Desert.Chevy · 01-13-2013, 11:22 AM

Nice progress. Looking good.
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Dinos63 · 01-13-2013, 12:00 PM

outstanding work! so clean and the exhaust is killer

jhrusk · 01-13-2013, 01:55 PM

Thanks guys for the comments,I was having excessive camber change when I get the truck low,It always bothered me so I decided to make some new upper a-arm mounts.I moved the upper mounting point up around 2 inches and it really made a world of difference. I had mybe a 1/2 degree of camber change through the range of suspension travel that the truck will spend its time in.Anyone looking to lower a truck a lot I think would be best to get a Porterbuilt crossmember but if you have more time than money you can build something similar to this.I dont have a lot of money in it but I have a huge amount of time in it. Name: 1-12-13 6.jpg
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jhrusk · 01-13-2013, 02:01 PM

with the exception of the front sway bar I will call the chassis finished.I have moved on to the cab so I will post pics of it as I make progress. Name: 1-12-13 11.jpg
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**Corts60** · 01-13-2013, 05:15 PM

That is some gorgeous work right there. Well done!

12-01-2012, 07:09 PM	#76
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread Its been a while since I posted, but I have made a little progress.I recieved my new axles from Moser,also took some pics of my headers and h-pipe after I cleaned and painted them. I used rustoleum high heat paint so I have my fingers crossed that they will hold up. My last pick is a swap meet score from today, I wasnt looking for another grill but sometimes you cant pass them up, it is not perfect but it is in very good shape. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

12-01-2012, 08:06 PM	#77
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: SANFORD build thread that is very smart to put the header flanges on the pipes incase you have to remove your tranny .where did you get the flanges?

12-01-2012, 09:00 PM	#78
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: SANFORD build thread Truck is coming out beautiful! Really nice work Posted via Mobile Device

12-02-2012, 01:22 AM	#79
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: SANFORD build thread nice score on the grille! glad your back __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

12-02-2012, 09:58 AM	#80
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread I finally finished the frame and got it painted, I didnt realize I would have this much time into this frame but it turned out well. I hope to start assembly soon. Thanks for lookind guys. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

12-02-2012, 12:08 PM	#81
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: SANFORD build thread very nice!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

12-03-2012, 11:55 AM	#82
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 338	Re: SANFORD build thread Cool pictures, Nice build. Posted via Mobile Device

12-08-2012, 05:09 PM	#83
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread Small update from this week,got most of the front suspension cleaned and painted. Installed for the last time. Also got the engine and transmission installed.hope to continue to make progress. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

12-08-2012, 05:35 PM	#84
mark 66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cleawater florida Posts: 246	Re: SANFORD build thread very clean. liking that rack.how bout some pics of that.ooops saw them on earlier post

12-14-2012, 06:39 PM	#85
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread A few updates from this week __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

12-14-2012, 09:29 PM	#86
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: SANFORD build thread very nice!! nailed it on the wheels __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-03-2013, 08:40 PM	#87
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread I wanted to post an update on my progress,I have been steadily making progress.Just about have the chassis finished just getting all the brake lines ran along with fuel lines.Really trying to make it in time for the power tour.Thanks for looking. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

01-03-2013, 09:02 PM	#88
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread I decided to run a flex line at the front of the trailing arm in order to ease the trouble of removing tires,I have to unbolt the air bags and drive shaft to drop the rear enough but I should not have to take the brake lines loose. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

01-04-2013, 02:01 AM	#89
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: SANFORD build thread I like how you ran your brake line down the trailing arm rather than along the frame all the way rearward.. Or, was your truck originally plumbed this way? My Suburban had the hardline go all the way back to just over top of the rearend with the flex hose running downward to the "T" on the axle housing.. Looks very nice.

01-04-2013, 08:27 AM	#90
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread hemifalcon it originally ran to the back and down with a flex line,I changed it to help with removing rear wheels __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019



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01-04-2013, 01:45 PM	#91
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: SANFORD build thread always such nice work very clean! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-04-2013, 02:00 PM	#92
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: SANFORD build thread Oh yeah, I like that flex line mounting point for the rear brakes a lot better than the standard spot at the trailing end!! Though I must admit I had to look at your photo a few times to realize what I was looking at and why it was important !! Nice mod I would consider doing for any build. __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-13-2013, 10:31 AM	#94
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread got most of the chassis assembled,the exhaust is completed and installed.a little bit at a time. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

01-13-2013, 10:48 AM	#95
williamsboys Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fairhope al Posts: 397	Re: SANFORD build thread Wow. Great work looks awesome Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 11:22 AM	#96
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 338	Re: SANFORD build thread Nice progress. Looking good. Posted via Mobile Device

01-13-2013, 12:00 PM	#97
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: SANFORD build thread outstanding work! so clean and the exhaust is killer __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-13-2013, 01:55 PM	#98
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread Thanks guys for the comments,I was having excessive camber change when I get the truck low,It always bothered me so I decided to make some new upper a-arm mounts.I moved the upper mounting point up around 2 inches and it really made a world of difference. I had mybe a 1/2 degree of camber change through the range of suspension travel that the truck will spend its time in.Anyone looking to lower a truck a lot I think would be best to get a Porterbuilt crossmember but if you have more time than money you can build something similar to this.I dont have a lot of money in it but I have a huge amount of time in it. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

01-13-2013, 02:01 PM	#99
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: SANFORD build thread with the exception of the front sway bar I will call the chassis finished.I have moved on to the cab so I will post pics of it as I make progress. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

01-13-2013, 05:15 PM	#100
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