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**CHIZZLER** · 03-15-2015, 04:51 PM

Drivers side rockers went pretty well. Everything lines up pretty good except were the doors meet at the b-pillar. There is about a 1/2" gap as compared to the passengers at about 1/4" strong. Jon i got my rear cab supports in and they fit pretty well under the b-pillar. Possibly cut the front cab support off the frame and tuck it under and weld it on the new frame. Then weld the cab support to the inside of the rocker and the front to back floor support.

**CHIZZLER** · 03-15-2015, 04:55 PM

Couple more.

flashed · 03-15-2015, 09:14 PM

You do amazing work ,wish I had your mad skills .

jonzcustomshop · 03-15-2015, 09:32 PM

looks good! I am thinking of doing that center support too.

Bomp · 03-16-2015, 12:12 AM

Sure do dig your work.

**67cheby** · 03-16-2015, 11:47 AM

this is going to be COOL !

Cooper197 · 03-16-2015, 02:12 PM

This truck is a terrible idea. Once all the body work is done it should be thrown away...into my garage!!

Seriously though, amazing work!

Jeff La · 03-16-2015, 10:36 PM

Another great truck being saved. Lots of great work your doing, I envy craftsman like you whose talent shows through.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-16-2015, 10:43 PM

Great work you're doing. You make it look easy!

**CHIZZLER** · 03-23-2015, 09:58 PM

Little progress this week. got the sbw panel out to swap for a bbw. Got the gas filler area fixed to accept a patch piece. Also noticed the door hinges on my 53 suburban are looking pretty good for a swap on the back doors. They sit flush with the pillar on the inside edge and fold into the pillar. There might just be enough room on the b-pillar to accept this. Going to do some measuring to confirm before i go cuttin away.

**CHIZZLER** · 03-28-2015, 07:12 PM

Got the big back window panel. It was nice to get the entire roof piece to reverse drill the spot welds. No big holes in the panel to deal with. Overall fit is pretty good. Just tacked for now so i can sand blast behind it and paint it. Also removed door windows.

66Gilbert · 03-28-2015, 10:28 PM

Looking good! Love them Big Back Windows. I will probably do the same to my 66 Crew.

Luther Grimace · 03-28-2015, 10:35 PM

Can't wait to see what you do with engine and trans harness. What are you leaning towards?

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-29-2015, 12:36 AM

Great metal repairs!

**Advanced Design** · 03-29-2015, 09:05 AM

Nice work on the back window. Looks good!

**CHIZZLER** · 03-29-2015, 11:30 AM

This is the company i will probably use for stand alone. The guy that builds the harness was a gm engineer for like 20 years. Great knowledge and will design it how you want. He said turn around time was about a week. Also takes the ecm and sends it to get flashed from a buddy.

http://www.standaloneharness.com/duramax.html

Luther Grimace · 03-29-2015, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

This is the company i will probably use for stand alone. The guy that builds the harness was a gm engineer for like 20 years. Great knowledge and will design it how you want. He said turn around time was about a week. Also takes the ecm and sends it to get flashed from a buddy.

http://www.standaloneharness.com/duramax.html

What is he flashing for in the PCM? Just deleting VATS and EGR?

**CHIZZLER** · 03-29-2015, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luther Grimace

What is he flashing for in the PCM? Just deleting VATS and EGR?

He will disable passlock and egr.

**CHIZZLER** · 03-29-2015, 11:34 PM

So got the motor and trans out of the d-max. Cut the cab off the frame to make it easier. This thing is big and heavy. My pour little cherry picker just about gave up on me.

**CHIZZLER** · 03-29-2015, 11:39 PM

Few pics.

Bomp · 03-29-2015, 11:48 PM

Man that is going to be Sweet.

Luther Grimace · 03-30-2015, 08:24 AM

Check out this guy. He cut his pan so he could get his engine lower in the frame. This may help you out with hood clearance issues.

http://www.norcal1320.com/forums/sho...1198095&page=8

I think he ended up going with a completely new sheet metal pan later on.

**CHIZZLER** · 04-07-2015, 10:06 PM

Made a little progress through the weekend. had a friend bend up some pieces to replace the floor section between the doors. this piece also connects the b-pillar to the floor. lots of trimming to get it all to fit. going to wait on the middle till we fit the d-max. next comes the fun part of closing in the rockers.

jonzcustomshop · 04-07-2015, 11:26 PM

lookin' good!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-08-2015, 04:07 PM

Great work!!

03-15-2015, 04:51 PM	#1
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Drivers side rockers went pretty well. Everything lines up pretty good except were the doors meet at the b-pillar. There is about a 1/2" gap as compared to the passengers at about 1/4" strong. Jon i got my rear cab supports in and they fit pretty well under the b-pillar. Possibly cut the front cab support off the frame and tuck it under and weld it on the new frame. Then weld the cab support to the inside of the rocker and the front to back floor support. 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

03-15-2015, 04:55 PM	#2
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Couple more. 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

03-15-2015, 09:14 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1961 Crew Max You do amazing work ,wish I had your mad skills .

03-15-2015, 09:32 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1961 Crew Max looks good! I am thinking of doing that center support too. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-16-2015, 12:12 AM	#5
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1961 Crew Max Sure do dig your work.

03-16-2015, 11:47 AM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1961 Crew Max this is going to be COOL ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-16-2015, 02:12 PM	#7
Cooper197 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 199	Re: 1961 Crew Max This truck is a terrible idea. Once all the body work is done it should be thrown away...into my garage!! Seriously though, amazing work!

03-16-2015, 10:36 PM	#8
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: 1961 Crew Max Another great truck being saved. Lots of great work your doing, I envy craftsman like you whose talent shows through.

03-16-2015, 10:43 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max Great work you're doing. You make it look easy! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-23-2015, 09:58 PM	#10
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Little progress this week. got the sbw panel out to swap for a bbw. Got the gas filler area fixed to accept a patch piece. Also noticed the door hinges on my 53 suburban are looking pretty good for a swap on the back doors. They sit flush with the pillar on the inside edge and fold into the pillar. There might just be enough room on the b-pillar to accept this. Going to do some measuring to confirm before i go cuttin away. 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

03-28-2015, 07:12 PM	#11
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Got the big back window panel. It was nice to get the entire roof piece to reverse drill the spot welds. No big holes in the panel to deal with. Overall fit is pretty good. Just tacked for now so i can sand blast behind it and paint it. Also removed door windows. 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

03-28-2015, 10:28 PM	#12
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looking good! Love them Big Back Windows. I will probably do the same to my 66 Crew.

03-28-2015, 10:35 PM	#13
Luther Grimace Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 380	Re: 1961 Crew Max Can't wait to see what you do with engine and trans harness. What are you leaning towards? __________________ 1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered

03-29-2015, 12:36 AM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max Great metal repairs! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-29-2015, 09:05 AM	#15
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice work on the back window. Looks good! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap



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03-29-2015, 11:30 AM	#16
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max This is the company i will probably use for stand alone. The guy that builds the harness was a gm engineer for like 20 years. Great knowledge and will design it how you want. He said turn around time was about a week. Also takes the ecm and sends it to get flashed from a buddy. http://www.standaloneharness.com/duramax.html __________________ 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

03-29-2015, 11:34 PM	#19
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max So got the motor and trans out of the d-max. Cut the cab off the frame to make it easier. This thing is big and heavy. My pour little cherry picker just about gave up on me. __________________ 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

03-29-2015, 11:39 PM	#20
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Few pics. 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

03-29-2015, 11:48 PM	#21
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1961 Crew Max Man that is going to be Sweet.

03-30-2015, 08:24 AM	#22
Luther Grimace Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 380	Re: 1961 Crew Max Check out this guy. He cut his pan so he could get his engine lower in the frame. This may help you out with hood clearance issues. http://www.norcal1320.com/forums/sho...1198095&page=8 I think he ended up going with a completely new sheet metal pan later on. __________________ 1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered

04-07-2015, 10:06 PM	#23
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Made a little progress through the weekend. had a friend bend up some pieces to replace the floor section between the doors. this piece also connects the b-pillar to the floor. lots of trimming to get it all to fit. going to wait on the middle till we fit the d-max. next comes the fun part of closing in the rockers. 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

04-07-2015, 11:26 PM	#24
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1961 Crew Max lookin' good! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

04-08-2015, 04:07 PM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max Great work!! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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