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*highperf4x4* · 07-04-2009, 02:44 AM

Now that sounds like fun!

71'tahoe · 07-08-2009, 11:21 PM

I just reread pages 3,4,5 and see that you just clearenced the frame and u-bolts? You dont have to run a rack with the notched x member? I have read several threads on this mod but never seen one completed. I have been thinking about doing a notched x member but want to see if you can run a box or a rack. thanks for any help.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-08-2009, 11:43 PM

So far its good but I have not driven it yet...

*highperf4x4* · 07-09-2009, 01:28 AM

Well................... when are ya gonna drive it?

mcbassin · 08-22-2009, 10:57 PM

Cool project! Looks like you have some serious hours tied up in it. I was curious about the cross member mod too. I have seen a lot of members installing the P/B members similar. What does this do for you? Just lower the suspension that much more? Although, I think this style looks good, I really haven't gotten on board with all the bags and lowering stuff yet. I had a 67 short step bed that always looked like there was too much gap between the tires and the fenders.(it needed to be lowered a few inches).
I didn't even know this lowering gear existed for trucks until I ran into this site a few months back.I thought that was only for the impalas and montes out in Cali.......

Keep going with your project!

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2009, 09:55 AM

What's your plan for the exhaust? I see you made exhaust cut-outs in the TA xmember and flipped the TA brackets. On the Tahoe I found that the brackets need to be down (not flipped) in order to get the exhaust up/over the TA's. Otherwise you are going to have to hang it below the TA's to get further back. That's with 3" pipes; smaller might make it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-07-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

I just reread pages 3,4,5 and see that you just clearenced the frame and u-bolts? You dont have to run a rack with the notched x member? I have read several threads on this mod but never seen one completed. I have been thinking about doing a notched x member but want to see if you can run a box or a rack. thanks for any help.

So far I can run the box the only place it seems to hit is aired out the pitman arm stud runs into the lower a arm? I need to finish the front but have just been out of motivation for the project..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-07-2009, 10:35 AM

Not sure when im gonna drive havein to much fun drivin the 56 now that its on the road... mIke as far as the rear crossmember I am at a standstill i am almost thinking I may just cut it all off and 4 link it as with the trailing arms I just cannot get down as low as the front. Also with the trailing arms and the b.b. and the headders im running id almost have to run the mufflers behind the rear axle and then the runs into wheres the fuel cell gonna go? Id like the bed to be finished with wood and not all hacked up looking.. Also on second thought I could just ditch the center crossmember and truck arms and link it from there? any ideas on this one mike cause im sure that as soon as the 56 is able to be out side all night im sure my 72 is going down to bare frame...

71'tahoe · 09-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Nice truck!! Thanks for the info on the steering!

*highperf4x4* · 09-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Cool, I like it. That's one of my favorite body styles.

Frizzle Fry · 09-08-2009, 01:18 AM

love the 55-57's

On the rear susp, you will need a big notch to get the rear as low as the front regardless of what the axle hangs from. I like the truck arms with bags and blocks, but I don't want to lay frame. I recommend spending some time reading up on the various options and their pros/cons over in the suspension section.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Im not much for the frame or rockers being on the ground id just like to be close...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-23-2009, 09:53 AM

Well I have been driving the hell out of the 56 but now that winter is here im back on the 72........

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-23-2009, 09:56 AM

Got the forward tilt hood done and she works great. One person can open and close the hood with no issues....

VA72C10 · 11-23-2009, 10:11 AM

Nicely done. I really like the forward tilt hoods.

*highperf4x4* · 11-23-2009, 09:20 PM

Right on!

You got a better pic of that K-5?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-24-2009, 12:11 AM

Heres a few k-5 shots........

*Puropedo* · 11-24-2009, 12:25 AM

Man..... you got some really nice rides!..... You have great taste

*highperf4x4* · 11-24-2009, 03:02 AM

Sweet

*vegaschevy* · 11-24-2009, 05:43 AM

I am doing a dropmember truck as one of my next few trucks. I want a nice 4x4 and I want an air ride frame dragging truck!!!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-24-2009, 09:37 AM

I just bought paint yesterday.......getting closer...

my67chevytruck · 11-24-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I just bought paint yesterday.......getting closer...

waiting on paint progress!... Truck is coming along good. It seems as though you have too many vehicles, why dont you send the '56 my way for awhile......

Ricks' 72C10 · 11-24-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nicely done. I really like the forward tilt hoods.

Mee Too!! Looks Good!!

But do you mind sharing how you did the hood hinges? I looked back in the thread and couldn't find and detail on them.

Thanks!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-24-2009, 01:37 PM

I actually used kevins how to guide I dont have the link but a quick board search brings it up.

Ricks' 72C10 · 11-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I actually used kevins how to guide I dont have the link but a quick board search brings it up.

I think this is the one you are referring to:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...lt+hood+hinges

I read through it and my head still hurts. Did you really do that buick la sabre salvage yard thing?

Thanks for the info

07-04-2009, 02:44 AM	#101
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Now that sounds like fun!

07-08-2009, 11:21 PM	#102
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Project 7deuce I just reread pages 3,4,5 and see that you just clearenced the frame and u-bolts? You dont have to run a rack with the notched x member? I have read several threads on this mod but never seen one completed. I have been thinking about doing a notched x member but want to see if you can run a box or a rack. thanks for any help.

07-08-2009, 11:43 PM	#103
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce So far its good but I have not driven it yet... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-09-2009, 01:28 AM	#104
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Well................... when are ya gonna drive it?

08-22-2009, 10:57 PM	#105
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 7deuce Cool project! Looks like you have some serious hours tied up in it. I was curious about the cross member mod too. I have seen a lot of members installing the P/B members similar. What does this do for you? Just lower the suspension that much more? Although, I think this style looks good, I really haven't gotten on board with all the bags and lowering stuff yet. I had a 67 short step bed that always looked like there was too much gap between the tires and the fenders.(it needed to be lowered a few inches). I didn't even know this lowering gear existed for trucks until I ran into this site a few months back.I thought that was only for the impalas and montes out in Cali....... Keep going with your project! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-23-2009, 09:55 AM	#106
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project 7deuce What's your plan for the exhaust? I see you made exhaust cut-outs in the TA xmember and flipped the TA brackets. On the Tahoe I found that the brackets need to be down (not flipped) in order to get the exhaust up/over the TA's. Otherwise you are going to have to hang it below the TA's to get further back. That's with 3" pipes; smaller might make it.

09-07-2009, 10:35 AM	#108
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce Not sure when im gonna drive havein to much fun drivin the 56 now that its on the road... mIke as far as the rear crossmember I am at a standstill i am almost thinking I may just cut it all off and 4 link it as with the trailing arms I just cannot get down as low as the front. Also with the trailing arms and the b.b. and the headders im running id almost have to run the mufflers behind the rear axle and then the runs into wheres the fuel cell gonna go? Id like the bed to be finished with wood and not all hacked up looking.. Also on second thought I could just ditch the center crossmember and truck arms and link it from there? any ideas on this one mike cause im sure that as soon as the 56 is able to be out side all night im sure my 72 is going down to bare frame... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 09-07-2009 at 10:39 AM.

09-07-2009, 11:00 AM	#109
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Project 7deuce Nice truck!! Thanks for the info on the steering!

09-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#110
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Cool, I like it. That's one of my favorite body styles.

09-08-2009, 01:18 AM	#111
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project 7deuce love the 55-57's On the rear susp, you will need a big notch to get the rear as low as the front regardless of what the axle hangs from. I like the truck arms with bags and blocks, but I don't want to lay frame. I recommend spending some time reading up on the various options and their pros/cons over in the suspension section.

09-08-2009, 07:42 PM	#112
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce Im not much for the frame or rockers being on the ground id just like to be close... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2009, 09:53 AM	#113
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce Well I have been driving the hell out of the 56 but now that winter is here im back on the 72........ __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2009, 09:56 AM	#114
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce Got the forward tilt hood done and she works great. One person can open and close the hood with no issues.... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2009, 10:11 AM	#115
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project 7deuce Nicely done. I really like the forward tilt hoods. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-23-2009, 09:20 PM	#116
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Right on! You got a better pic of that K-5?



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11-24-2009, 12:11 AM	#117
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce Heres a few k-5 shots........ Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-24-2009, 12:25 AM	#118
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Project 7deuce Man..... you got some really nice rides!..... You have great taste

11-24-2009, 03:02 AM	#119
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Sweet

11-24-2009, 05:43 AM	#120
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Project 7deuce I am doing a dropmember truck as one of my next few trucks. I want a nice 4x4 and I want an air ride frame dragging truck!!!!

11-24-2009, 09:37 AM	#121
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce I just bought paint yesterday.......getting closer... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-24-2009, 01:37 PM	#124
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project 7deuce I actually used kevins how to guide I dont have the link but a quick board search brings it up. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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