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08-21-2011, 05:32 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
No sluffing off for me. School starts tomorrow so we will slow down a little. I worked a bit with him in my "boot" so that we got all the front suspension off.
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09-01-2011, 01:40 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
We leave for our last vacation of the summer tomorrow. We are taking the boat to Broken Bow for the long weekend. Maybe when we get back we will drag it to the driveway and get the body off.
Stay tuned!
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09-02-2011, 10:57 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Hey guys if yall need some help I am just around the corner from you. Just give me a holla. Live on McDade place. on the left with the grey shop in the back.
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09-09-2011, 12:53 PM
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09-09-2011, 03:47 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Stop by anytime would be glad to meet you and show you around.
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11-14-2011, 10:15 AM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Great progress Kelvin.
An ambitious project for you and your dad! Enjoy the process and the time with your pops- it will mean a lot to you the rest of your life! I used to live near Longview in Clarksville City, right off of george richey road just west of White Oak, tx. I miss the pines and hills of ETX! Keeping an eye on your progress! |
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10-08-2011, 04:26 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
       one of my first mig welds We have gotten alot done since my last post, we got the cab off, the rear x member off, the front xmember off, we cut a buncha little mounts that were riveted to the frame, and have decided to raise the front x member 1.5 inches into the frame, drop spindles, drop springs in the front. in the rear i am gonna do a flip kit and maybe take a leaf out. i really want a sport bumper in the rear but if i can't find 1 for a good price then a roll pan is goin on. i can't decide between american eagle 225s or ridler 695s in grey, both in 20x8.5 in front and 20x10 in rear, big brakes all the way around, red paint, now i'm gettin ahead of myself. once we cut the c notch and raise the front xmember its gettin sandblasted and painted.
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10-08-2011, 05:45 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Cool project, Get the Eagle 225s and paint them gray! Would look awesome!
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10-08-2011, 06:19 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
You can find a NOS GM sport bumper at www.classicparts.com. I bought one from them and have been very pleased with it. Even came in an original GM stickered box! How much total drop are you looking to get? Can't wait to see your truck come together more!
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10-09-2011, 01:56 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
i am going for a 5/6 or 7 drop i forgot to mention that in the rear i will probably do a lowering hanger too. hopefully get the frame cut today for the x member
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10-09-2011, 05:15 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
We started the notching of the front frame to raise the crossmember 1.5".
 There is every thing marked out. We are going to remove the section between the upper and lower tape lines.  All cut out...  That's me cutting the 1.5" wide piece from the section we took out. We cleaned up the cuts and put a bevel on both sides for the weld. We had to stop here since I have to go to a student council meeting this afternoon. I might get to work on it more after the meeting since we do not have school tomorrow.
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10-10-2011, 03:58 PM
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10-09-2011, 10:13 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
me gettin ready to weld
 me welding   grinding down some tack welds   will try to finish tommorow, i have to put a filler plat in and grind down some welds, because the xmember bracket has to sit flush, more pics to come tommorw. i really love welding.
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10-09-2011, 10:17 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
http://www.classicparts.com/1973-80-...info/65-071RC/
is that the bumper you got prostreet? if so, can you get some pics?
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10-09-2011, 10:26 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Nice progress. Welds look nice as well.
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10-10-2011, 09:30 AM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Korbin has been taking a metal shop class at school. I set up the heat and wire speed for him and walked him thru where to weld. He did all the welding once I had the parts tacked into place. His welding is really good for such a youngster only doing stick welding for about 4 weeks. Looks like he might make a good fabricator some day.
We made good progess this weekend and hope to finish the front section this week. Then on to the back.
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10-10-2011, 09:32 AM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
I looked at the bumper link. That is the wrong year model for you.
You need: 1981-87) * Bumper-Rear-Chrome-Fleetside/Suburban/Blazer Product : 65-072RC
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10-10-2011, 12:56 PM
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10-10-2011, 05:07 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Be careful Korbin. A cool truck is not worth getting hurt for. You've made a lot of progress this weekend, but slow down some and stay safe.
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10-10-2011, 05:28 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Thanks SCOTI, and mr. kilgore, we are stayin safe, it took us a while for us to do all of that. Actually, dad cut himself when he picked up a peice of sharp metal, then about 10 min later, i did the same exact thing, neither of em were bad enough for stitches, but still a reminder.
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10-10-2011, 05:49 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
I aggree with Scoti and Mr Kilgore. I should not have let Korbin do that without gloves. I personally do not like wearing gloves when using rotating tools, but the cut off wheel is an exception. The other major thing that was wrong with the grinder set up is the lack of the guard around half the wheel. We were using the only wheel I had left which was a little larger in diameter. I stocked up on more of the correct wheels now for when we get to the rear.
Tonight we plan to weld in the plates to finish boxing in the notch area and grinding the outside of the frame smooth. He will have to have his chores and room clean before we start... 
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Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square |
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10-10-2011, 08:31 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
That truck is going to be awesome! It's cool when a kid builds his own truck and have it when he starts driving. It will be a nice truck when it's done.
Looking forward to seeing it all doneI wanted to build my own Chevy k10 so bad when I was younger and have it to drive when i got my license, but I couldn't find a good enough deal!!!
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10-11-2011, 12:34 AM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Wow, keep up the awesome work and grades!
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10-11-2011, 11:03 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Didn't get a whole lot done today, lotta homework, ill keep yall updated
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10-13-2011, 06:06 PM
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Re: 2 for 1, My son's first Square Build
Great project!
I used 4wd leaf springs along with perches I made to flip the axle for some extra drop.
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