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Rooster's 67 · 02-07-2010, 02:50 PM

Yeah you did a good job re-enforcing the C-notch but as far as I can tell you said nothing about the cut under the cab, other than a fishplate, that was the one I am referring to. Its your truck just hate to see it fold in half.

Tow Me · 02-07-2010, 02:55 PM

Oh... I thought you were just talking about the notch. Sorry!
I've done some more to strengthen the point were the frames meet.

joe231 · 02-07-2010, 02:56 PM

That burb stuff looks sweet!!!

Driveway Dreams · 02-07-2010, 03:05 PM

The notch looks good! How well do the shocks fit now? Are they factory length? I think that the 1 piece headlight mod would look good on your truck. Nice job.

Tow Me · 02-07-2010, 03:26 PM

Thanks guys. We're using tall gas shocks since thats what I had, but they're both mounted in front of the axle now. Since it was lowered, we wanted the shocks to be more vertical (like stock). The lower shock mounts are now mounted to a bracket off the bottom spring pack plate.

I ordered a new grill and bezels last night.

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Tow Me · 02-07-2010, 06:07 PM

Old...

New...

joe231 · 02-07-2010, 06:29 PM

**lolife99** · 02-07-2010, 06:30 PM

Nice,...

*BGRAFX* · 02-07-2010, 06:58 PM

I'm glad to see this build still going. How's the rest of life treatin' ya? did you get married and buy new house?

Driveway Dreams · 02-08-2010, 12:43 AM

Nice grill! Big improvement!!

Tow Me · 02-08-2010, 12:27 PM

I did BGRAFX! Married and workin' on the house. Remodeled the bathroom a couple weeks ago... still have tile flooring to do but I'll probably hold off to do all the tile work at once.

*BGRAFX* · 02-08-2010, 12:31 PM

Congrats Glen! I'm glad you're working on the truck instead of the tile LOL the honey do list is never ending. Keep up the good work.

WillieloRidez · 03-03-2010, 02:22 PM

Looking good man keep up the good work Cant wait too see it on the ground.

joe231 · 03-05-2010, 08:27 PM

Chevy623 · 03-16-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

I figured out he is from one of the California chapters of Freaks of Nature. I assume his last name is Perez.

Actually, Perez refers to Pete Perez who painted the truck PPG Chevy White, and also the flames in Blue Chameleon. The owner of the truck [1973 Chevrolet] is Mike Johnson. Mike is the one who hand fabbed the grille out of stainless steel.

Tow Me · 03-16-2010, 06:32 PM

Good info! That's a clean CCSB. He must have replaced everything from 1973. The bed, front clip, door panels, all are newer.

Chevy623 · 03-16-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Good info! That's a clean CCSB. He must have replaced everything from 1973. The bed, front clip, door panels, all are newer.

Yup! It was a 3/4-ton when it was born, he ditched that frame for a '76 1/2-ton that was stretched 33 inches to fit the body. he kept the 3/4-ton front suspension and a 10-bot rearend was used out back with 3.73 gears. it's powered by a '86 rebuilt 350 with some added power. Street Trucks magazine called it a Hybrid of several Chevy Trucks.

SevenSeries · 03-16-2010, 08:32 PM

I really love the color of that 1973 CC, can you give me a little more info on it?

Chevy623 · 03-26-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Cutting the back off of a suburban and adding the truck cab sounds like a lot of work.... I would like to see someone make an Avalanche out of an 73-91 Suburban. Ever heard of that?

Not mine..

WillieloRidez · 03-26-2010, 02:32 PM

That is sweet. I like the integrated rear cargo doors for the back window

Tow Me · 03-26-2010, 03:24 PM

That Avalanche pretty neat. A roll down rear window would be ideal, but the split window is unique.

As for Crewella, I don't have photos, but I had a new driveline made. The rear end needs a new slip sleeve and wheel bearings.

I also picked up a "below the rails" Better Built tool box on Craigslist for $125. I might powder coat it black.

Chevy623 · 03-27-2010, 11:59 AM

It also has 1st-gen s10 tailights on it.

Tow Me · 04-04-2010, 01:02 AM

Worked on Crewella all day today with my dad. Got the front end pretty much wrapped up. We tried using some 3/4-ton springs in the front with 2 coils cut off.... that didn't work. It was about a .5" off the ground. Instead, we used coil off the stock 1/2-ton springs. Works well. I need to pick up 2 tires for the front still. I'm going with a 215/75/15 on 8" rallys. I was going to run some 7" ones in the front, but decided not to after test fitting them. Moved her into the shop from the carport, and I have some wiring to do.

Anyone know how to wire up '91 front clip on an '81? I don't think the plug will plug in since it was off a loaded Suburban.

I got my swap meet headers sand blasted and sprayed them with some Eastwood header paint. Ceramic coating would have been nicer, but its expensive. Gaskets came in the mail on Friday and I'm probably put them on tomorrow to see if they drag.

I'll take my rally rims in to the powder coater this week. Progress has been made!

kevinr1970 · 04-13-2010, 03:26 PM

Can't believe I missed this part...
Is it possible that those racks are the same as the ones that came on Blazers? I searched for a while to find one for my K5 and ended up with one of each style.
Maybe in the next few days I will toss one on the top of my crew to get a mental image.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Tow me, Here are a Couple Pics of Crew's with Roof racks........

The red one is one of mine, Not Sure what it came off of.......

The Silver was posted over in the Crew Thread.....

Hope these help, Rick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Hey Rick thanks. I think my rack is closest to the gray dually but I'm not a big fan of the your truck's rack. I bought a single cab dually for parts and it had a bed like that too. Someone did a pretty good job on it too.

No worries about hijackin the thread... I'm glad guys can get some good info.

kevinr1970 · 04-13-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

I'm going with a 215/75/15 on 8" rallys.

What size tires are you running on the back? That 215 will be really narrow.
I am running 275/60 on the back of my Blazer and 255/60 on the front. I plan on changing the front to 235/70 which is around the same diameter as the 275/60.
I plan on the same combo for my crew.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Anyone know how to wire up '91 front clip on an '81? I don't think the plug will plug in since it was off a loaded Suburban.

The plug is different. It has to do with the year, and not the options though. My crew is an '87 and used the same as what your '81 has (99% sure). My crew had single lights and I used the plug from an '85.
You will need to plug for your '81 and splice it into the '91 harness. It isn't too complicated but there is one issue; I think it has to do with there being an extra light in the blinker housing (that doesn't blink). I forgot exactly how I did it, but it wasn't a huge issue.
I promised another member I would get pictures of the harness but have been too busy to get that done. Will try in the next few days.

02-07-2010, 02:50 PM	#76
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Yeah you did a good job re-enforcing the C-notch but as far as I can tell you said nothing about the cut under the cab, other than a fishplate, that was the one I am referring to. Its your truck just hate to see it fold in half. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

02-07-2010, 02:55 PM	#77
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Oh... I thought you were just talking about the notch. Sorry! I've done some more to strengthen the point were the frames meet. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

02-07-2010, 02:56 PM	#78
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton That burb stuff looks sweet!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-07-2010, 03:05 PM	#79
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton The notch looks good! How well do the shocks fit now? Are they factory length? I think that the 1 piece headlight mod would look good on your truck. Nice job. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 02-07-2010 at 03:07 PM.

02-07-2010, 03:26 PM	#80
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Thanks guys. We're using tall gas shocks since thats what I had, but they're both mounted in front of the axle now. Since it was lowered, we wanted the shocks to be more vertical (like stock). The lower shock mounts are now mounted to a bracket off the bottom spring pack plate. I ordered a new grill and bezels last night. (not shown in actual size ) __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

02-07-2010, 06:07 PM	#81
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Old... New... __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

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BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I'm glad to see this build still going. How's the rest of life treatin' ya? did you get married and buy new house?

02-08-2010, 12:43 AM	#85
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Nice grill! Big improvement!! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-08-2010, 12:27 PM	#86
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I did BGRAFX! Married and workin' on the house. Remodeled the bathroom a couple weeks ago... still have tile flooring to do but I'll probably hold off to do all the tile work at once. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

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BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Congrats Glen! I'm glad you're working on the truck instead of the tile LOL the honey do list is never ending. Keep up the good work.

03-03-2010, 02:22 PM	#88
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Looking good man keep up the good work Cant wait too see it on the ground. __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

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03-16-2010, 06:32 PM	#91
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Good info! That's a clean CCSB. He must have replaced everything from 1973. The bed, front clip, door panels, all are newer. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos



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03-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#93
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I really love the color of that 1973 CC, can you give me a little more info on it? __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

03-26-2010, 02:32 PM	#95
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton That is sweet. I like the integrated rear cargo doors for the back window __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

03-26-2010, 03:24 PM	#96
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton That Avalanche pretty neat. A roll down rear window would be ideal, but the split window is unique. As for Crewella, I don't have photos, but I had a new driveline made. The rear end needs a new slip sleeve and wheel bearings. I also picked up a "below the rails" Better Built tool box on Craigslist for $125. I might powder coat it black. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

03-27-2010, 11:59 AM	#97
Chevy623 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 234	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton It also has 1st-gen s10 tailights on it. __________________ Jesse.

04-04-2010, 01:02 AM	#98
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Worked on Crewella all day today with my dad. Got the front end pretty much wrapped up. We tried using some 3/4-ton springs in the front with 2 coils cut off.... that didn't work. It was about a .5" off the ground. Instead, we used coil off the stock 1/2-ton springs. Works well. I need to pick up 2 tires for the front still. I'm going with a 215/75/15 on 8" rallys. I was going to run some 7" ones in the front, but decided not to after test fitting them. Moved her into the shop from the carport, and I have some wiring to do. Anyone know how to wire up '91 front clip on an '81? I don't think the plug will plug in since it was off a loaded Suburban. I got my swap meet headers sand blasted and sprayed them with some Eastwood header paint. Ceramic coating would have been nicer, but its expensive. Gaskets came in the mail on Friday and I'm probably put them on tomorrow to see if they drag. I'll take my rally rims in to the powder coater this week. Progress has been made! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

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