Daverods project 66

[daverod]

Originally Posted by jmedero

Just as long as it was not red.

Was it a chevy ford.......... ? Any idea.

Ya, it was a chevy .I do know that much. A blue Chevy sitting next to a red Ford . Just make sure you get a tank where the top half is smaller then the bottom half. If you get the bigger one it will stick up above your frame to much. I guess if your raising your bed it would'nt matter. I still have'nt made up my mind what I'm doing so I though I better get the smaller one. Also make sure the filler is coming out of the side and not the top. I did see a thread on here where a guy used the same tank, he welded the filler shut and put it on top. If it's on top you would'nt have to drill your frame and up could put the filler in your bed. I wanted mine on the side with a door.

[joe231]

[Strodder]

It's going to be interesting to see how you will attach it to the frame. Where did you get the idea from?

[daverod]

Just somthing I came up with. Not. It was on the XMEMBER FAB QUESTION thread.

[daverod]

I don't know if I'll use it I was just bored.

[daverod]

I never really got that far in my thought process. Wouldnt you just drill new holes 1 1/2" higher then the old holes. It lookes you would have to fill in the big holes? What are the big holes for?

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Just somthing I came up with. Not. It was on the XMEMBER FAB QUESTION thread.

Got a link?

[daverod]

To stupid. It's like the 19th thread down on the front page.

[joe231]

your engine and transmission should stay in the same relation to the cab and frame, all you are doing is moving the suspension up, you might have some steering linkage issues though.....

[daverod]

It seems like the engine and trans would also be 1 1/2 higher or closer to the floor of the cab? I got it. Your right like always. Thanks joe

[protrash64]

I thought about the motor mount issue, but I swear Ive seen it done. I need to find the Street Trucks article about this...circa 2000. Turner Fab used to sell a kit with all the pieces; you cut the x-member, and then used their patch pieces to put it back together.

Well, looks like daverod will be guru on this

[daverod]

Ya, now FrizzleFry has no excuses. "Yes, please inspire me to chop my spare". Chop,Chop I don't know about the guru part. I just finished my first 10lb of wire. My welding is getting better though. I looking forward to welding somthing besides rusty body panels.

[protrash64]

Ok guys.....I was right. I dug through my extensive library of Streettrucks mags and found the original articles on lowering trucks the ole school way. The first article appeared in Jan 2000 (issue 4). The follow-up appeared in March 2000(issue 6).

They only chopped out the location where the frame rails went thru the x-member. Lowers the truck 1.3-1.5''. They then section the lower half of the motor perches to keep the engine in its correct location. They also make a large notch across the front of the crossmember to provide clearance for the centerlink. They use the service hole for the upper a-arm bolts to mount the crossmember and drill 2 new holes thru to bolt it on.

I tried to search the site, but could not get a link to these 2 articles. I think the only way to get them is to get the mags.

[ruffrida2005]

Dave I know you were looking at airbagit.com. I'm going to tell you to stay away from there. The bags they sell are cheap because they suck, I would say go with Airlift D2600 bags or RE7's, Firestone and connitech aren't that bad, but you pay for what you get. If you want ones that wont give you problems get either of the first 2 I told you about. The RE7's have a internal bump stop in them. But they are costly at over 100 a bag. Check out ***************** they sometimes give discounts on their bags.

[daverod]

Thanks Ruffrida. I'm thinking about just putting bags on the back.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Dave I know you were looking at airbagit.com. I'm going to tell you to stay away from there. The bags they sell are cheap because they suck, I would say go with Airlift D2600 bags or RE7's, Firestone and connitech aren't that bad, but you pay for what you get. If you want ones that wont give you problems get either of the first 2 I told you about. The RE7's have a internal bump stop in them. But they are costly at over 100 a bag. Check out ***************** they sometimes give discounts on their bags.

I've used Firestone, and Contitech bags all the time. The biggest problem is the person installing them incorrectly. Other wise I never had a failure. I sell Contitech bags for $69.00 each.

[daverod]

2 1/2 hrs and $80 later. Well worth it. Thank for the idea Fry Now I have to go put the other side of my notch on. I think I changed my mind and I'm going with bags in front of my axle.

[daverod]

Had to test fit the cross member. Went right in. The guy had it welded before I could tell him to brace it. I don't know if he did or not. By then it was to late anyways. The other side of my screwed up notch. I don't think it'll matter, other than looks. Maybe I'll weld a small piece on and smooth it down.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by daverod

Had to test fit the cross member. Went right in. The guy had it welded before I could tell him to brace it. I don't know if he did or not. By then it was to late anyways. The other side of my screwed up notch. I don't think it'll matter, other than looks. Maybe I'll weld a small piece on and smooth it down.

Looks good Dave

[ruffrida2005]

You wont have a problem with the notch. Just make sure that in your corners it's rounded so it wont crack. I might have to cut of my old crossmember and sell it. I dont think anyone would buy it though. Looks good!

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

You wont have a problem with the notch. Just make sure that in your corners it's rounded so it wont crack. I might have to cut of my old crossmember and sell it. I dont think anyone would buy it though. Looks good!

Good idea. I'll git-er-dun.

[ruffrida2005]

Hey Dave can you get some pics with the frame sitting on the ground, I just want to see the clearance of the crossmember cut up.

[daverod]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Hey Dave can you get some pics with the frame sitting on the ground, I just want to see the clearance of the crossmember cut up.

I don't have my dropped front spindles yet I should be getting them in the next few weeks I'll take some pics then. My old lady is getting sick of helping me move my frame.

[protrash64]

.....thats funny, dude.

[daverod]

Just bought me a custom cab 1964 for $400. Very little rust on the cab. Says it runs. Going to get it now. Pics to come. Even comes with a big ugly camper and camper jacks -$100 .