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jb4short · 05-24-2008, 06:41 PM

new rake:

clearance

panard bar and shock relocator pass side

driver's side complete with dust

**nightmare** · 05-24-2008, 07:48 PM

It looks like it's going to be a nice truck, and a nice way to remember a friend. I'm sorry if I missed it, but what are you planning on doing with the truck once it's finished?

Anyhow, I hope that everyone remembers that there is going to be an additional 800 - 900 lbs put back on there once the cab, seat, gas tank, steering column, tailgate, and bed floor are installed, pushing the back end down even further. That may be too much of a drop. Just a thought to consider, if it hasn't been yet.

jb4short · 05-24-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nightmare

It looks like it's going to be a nice truck, and a nice way to remember a friend. I'm sorry if I missed it, but what are you planning on doing with the truck once it's finished?

Anyhow, I hope that everyone remembers that there is going to be an additional 800 - 900 lbs put back on there once the cab, seat, gas tank, steering column, tailgate, and bed floor are installed, pushing the back end down even further. That may be too much of a drop. Just a thought to consider, if it hasn't been yet.

Thanks! We'll take it to "Cruise-Ins" etc.

It's only a 6" drop in the rear and 4 1/2" in the front. I will have to c-notch the frame but the kit is not here yet.

**nightmare** · 05-24-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Thanks! We'll take it to "Cruise-Ins" etc.

It's only a 6" drop in the rear and 4 1/2" in the front. I will have to c-notch the frame but the kit is not here yet.

Cool. I was just curious.

That will look good once everything is put together.

SCOTI · 05-24-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nightmare

.... That may be too much of a drop. Just a thought to consider, if it hasn't been yet.

Uh oh.....

jkaylor68gmc · 05-24-2008, 08:07 PM

Cool, yeah, with weight it will sit freakin perfect! That looks much better Jon.

jkaylor68gmc · 05-24-2008, 08:13 PM

got any pics of the hand?

jb4short · 05-24-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

got any pics of the hand?

it still hurts......a LOT

jkaylor68gmc · 05-24-2008, 10:02 PM

Did it hurt right away or after a few moments?

jb4short · 05-24-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Did it hurt right away or after a few moments?

nawww....it pretty much hurt instantaneously

jkaylor68gmc · 05-29-2008, 04:23 PM

Any pics???

jb4short · 05-29-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Any pics???

Put the ECE crossmember in (no small feat) last night; I'll put pictures up later

jkaylor68gmc · 05-29-2008, 05:18 PM

sucked huh? Is that the one with the enlarged driveshaft loop and exhaust cutouts?

jb4short · 05-29-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

sucked huh? Is that the one with the enlarged driveshaft loop and exhaust cutouts?

yes

jb4short · 05-29-2008, 08:57 PM

I should explain that the part is fantastic- the difficulty in the installation came from what looks like prior frame damage (minor). I was able to get things "Tweaked" back where they should be but it was kicking my !#@$! for a bit. The upside is that I lost about 18lbs. of water weight struggling with it

72BlckButy · 05-29-2008, 09:13 PM

This thing is coming right along John... nice work! Can't wait to see the end result!

jb4short · 05-29-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

This thing is coming right along John... nice work! Can't wait to see the end result!

Thanks! The more we get done the more exciting it gets

jkaylor68gmc · 05-29-2008, 09:15 PM

That looks awesome. I had to change the one in my '47 and it was the same way so don' feel bad, cut the stock one out and it took me forever to get the holes to line back up and to fight the new one in, serious crap.

It looks awesome though. I really want that and those new rear trailing arms but gah it is expensive.

jkaylor68gmc · 05-29-2008, 09:15 PM

The exhaust is gonna route nicely through that.

ANother truck I drove that we slammed to the ground, I had to cut the center out but those new peices look nice.

jkaylor68gmc · 05-29-2008, 09:28 PM

When is the exxpected finish date jon, I wanta shoot a feature, can I come shoot a feature? huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh

jb4short · 05-29-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

When is the exxpected finish date jon, I wanta shoot a feature, can I come shoot a feature? huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh

I wish I were rolling it to paint now

72BlckButy · 05-29-2008, 09:35 PM

So you're running a 4.5/6 drop on the truck right? What are the specs for wheels/tires?

jb4short · 05-29-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

So you're running a 4.5/6 drop on the truck right? What are the specs for wheels/tires?

I wish I had the exact specs on the wheels but I left it up to the guy I bought them from. The fronts are 18x9 with 255/45 ZR18 rubber and the rears are 20x10.5 with 275/35 ZR20 rubber. I don't know the offset

Blue'72 · 05-29-2008, 11:30 PM

I gotta tell you, I like this one a lot!!

jaros44sr · 06-01-2008, 03:11 PM

Jon, did you see the new billet Kesler hood hinges? You and me need a set...Do you see any problems bolting them up to one of your '67 cowl hoods?

05-24-2008, 06:41 PM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" new rake: clearance panard bar and shock relocator pass side driver's side complete with dust

05-24-2008, 08:07 PM	#6
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Cool, yeah, with weight it will sit freakin perfect! That looks much better Jon. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-24-2008, 08:13 PM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" got any pics of the hand? __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-24-2008, 10:02 PM	#9
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Did it hurt right away or after a few moments? __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-29-2008, 04:23 PM	#11
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Any pics??? __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-29-2008, 05:18 PM	#13
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" sucked huh? Is that the one with the enlarged driveshaft loop and exhaust cutouts? __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-29-2008, 08:57 PM	#15
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" I should explain that the part is fantastic- the difficulty in the installation came from what looks like prior frame damage (minor). I was able to get things "Tweaked" back where they should be but it was kicking my !#@$! for a bit. The upside is that I lost about 18lbs. of water weight struggling with it

05-29-2008, 09:13 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" This thing is coming right along John... nice work! Can't wait to see the end result! __________________ -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)

05-29-2008, 09:15 PM	#18
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" That looks awesome. I had to change the one in my '47 and it was the same way so don' feel bad, cut the stock one out and it took me forever to get the holes to line back up and to fight the new one in, serious crap. It looks awesome though. I really want that and those new rear trailing arms but gah it is expensive. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-29-2008, 09:15 PM	#19
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" The exhaust is gonna route nicely through that. ANother truck I drove that we slammed to the ground, I had to cut the center out but those new peices look nice. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-29-2008, 09:28 PM	#20
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" When is the exxpected finish date jon, I wanta shoot a feature, can I come shoot a feature? huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

05-29-2008, 09:35 PM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" So you're running a 4.5/6 drop on the truck right? What are the specs for wheels/tires? __________________ -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)

05-29-2008, 11:30 PM	#24
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" I gotta tell you, I like this one a lot!! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

06-01-2008, 03:11 PM	#25
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,451	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Jon, did you see the new billet Kesler hood hinges? You and me need a set...Do you see any problems bolting them up to one of your '67 cowl hoods? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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