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72BlckButy · 03-11-2009, 07:33 AM

Man that thing is sick!

Awesome work!

jchav62 · 03-11-2009, 09:02 AM

SICK!!!! I friggin love this truck.

Hoser's Girl · 03-11-2009, 10:50 AM

Awesone truck!!!

hardwaa · 06-29-2009, 11:47 PM

Still working on it time for some pics

Rear notches custom made for me by PORTERBUILT thanks nate

Also before notches went in moved rear crossmember towards back of truck 1 inch to center rear wheels in opening

lots of work but the right STANCE is priceless

hardwaa · 07-01-2009, 08:19 PM

PICS before and after I moved rear crossmember

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.

joe231 · 07-09-2009, 05:49 PM

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

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?

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.

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?

terd ferguson · 07-10-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

PICS before and after I moved rear crossmember

I am digging this mucho. Nie work.

hardwaa · 07-18-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

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?

NO they do not look to far back in person. I just love that extreme look

Like the old funny cars here is a pic

FUNNY CARS ROCK

My computer is broken on a friends will post more updates once I take more pics and save to my NEW computer

SCOTI · 07-18-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

NO they do not look to far back in person. I just love that extreme look....

Gotcha. I'm doing the 1.5" F/R for 3" of total 'stretch'.

protrash64 · 07-18-2009, 08:52 PM

I noticed this effect on my pick-up, too. I thought maybe I had bolted the suspension together wrong way back when I did the work

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1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-19-2009, 09:21 AM

The Frame on my 62 has been Modified and Altered. I have a Mustang II IFS Clip on the front and the Wheelbase has been extended to 117". The front wheels were too sunk in so I bought some wheel spacers and put them on. Brought the wheels out a little more close to the fender.

03-11-2009, 07:33 AM	#76
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Man that thing is sick! Awesome work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-11-2009, 09:02 AM	#77
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck SICK!!!! I friggin love this truck. __________________ 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

03-11-2009, 10:50 AM	#78
Hoser's Girl Chevy Chica Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Nuevo Mexico Posts: 94	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Awesone truck!!! __________________ ~La 'Mona' Lisa

06-29-2009, 11:47 PM	#79
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 827	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck Still working on it time for some pics Rear notches custom made for me by PORTERBUILT thanks nate Also before notches went in moved rear crossmember towards back of truck 1 inch to center rear wheels in opening lots of work but the right STANCE is priceless Attached Images

07-01-2009, 08:19 PM	#80
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 827	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck PICS before and after I moved rear crossmember Attached Images

07-01-2009, 08:22 PM	#81
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

07-06-2009, 01:53 AM	#82
rustSpot NO REGRETS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 498	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck This truck kicks ASS for sure! Cool build!

07-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#83
RED65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charlotte, nc Posts: 27	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck wow!!! . very cool

07-09-2009, 04:41 PM	#84
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, 05:49 PM	#86
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1966 Chevy SWB Gasser influenced truck very cool and such an improvement!!! NICE WORK!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-09-2009, 09:46 PM	#88
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	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.

07-09-2009, 10:48 PM	#89
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	#90
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	#92
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)

07-10-2009, 01:11 PM	#95
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	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.



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07-18-2009, 08:52 PM	#99
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07-19-2009, 09:21 AM	#100
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