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gringoloco · 12-11-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Hey gringoloco.... any more progress???

It took a back seat while I swapped the engine from the Blazer into my pickup. That project is now complete, so I will start on the front suspension. Just waiting on a few more small things from Nate and the Dropmember goes in

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-11-2007, 06:45 AM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Bowtie001 · 12-11-2007, 06:55 AM

Hey man the project looks killer. What did you get those buckets out of?

toplesskayfiver · 12-11-2007, 11:36 AM

nice work!!! youve answered some of my questions! check out my project whenever you get a chance!

Deuce · 12-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Lets see the truck too!!!

gringoloco · 12-13-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie001

Hey man the project looks killer. What did you get those buckets out of?

The seats are out of an '04 Suburban.

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Originally Posted by toplesskayfiver

nice work!!! youve answered some of my questions! check out my project whenever you get a chance!

Looks good. Good luck on your conversion.

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Lets see the truck too!!!

Here's pic of when I got her and one of it now in the background. I've made many 'improvements', though you can't tell by looking. I've lowered it, installed a 700r4, fixed some rust, swapped to a correct bed, Blazer tank, new gauges etc... Most people don't see the progress though- maybe I should start another thread on how to ruin a perfectly good truck

Cosmetics the next project when I finish the Blazer suspension...

jkade · 12-14-2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

The seats are out of an '04 Suburban.

Looks good. Good luck on your conversion.

Here's pic of when I got her and one of it now in the background. I've made many 'improvements', though you can't tell by looking. I've lowered it, installed a 700r4, fixed some rust, swapped to a correct bed, Blazer tank, new gauges etc... Most people don't see the progress though- maybe I should start another thread on how to ruin a perfectly good truck

Cosmetics the next project when I finish the Blazer suspension...

It's nice having a truck and blazer of that era but wife doesn't agree

hotrodhomi · 12-14-2007, 04:22 AM

Gringo- I'm glad you put the correct bed on your truck. It looks better. keep up the good work.

72BlckButy · 12-14-2007, 08:48 AM

I think the board needs a "how to ruin a perfectly good truck thread...

Can't wait to see how the truck unfolds.

BACKYARD88 · 12-14-2007, 02:46 PM

That truck looks SWEET in person!

Spray-Bomb · 12-14-2007, 05:46 PM

**Hart_Rod** · 12-16-2007, 04:31 PM

Just got done reading the whole thread, now it's time for

. Simply incredible,

.

Note to self: You've got to stop reading these cool truck builds or you're going to end up doing something stupid,

.

gringoloco · 12-17-2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Note to self: You've got to stop reading these cool truck builds or you're going to end up doing something stupid,

.

How do you think this happened?

Yours would be easy to do now while the body is off...

Some progress(albeit only a little)...

Got some 3" longer than stock u-bolts made up at the local spring shop. This allowed me to install the extra 3/4" block out back and get the axle all the way into the notch. It is sitting on the bumpstops now

gringoloco · 12-17-2007, 08:40 AM

Also yanked out the unnecessary sheetmetal up front. Unfortunately, drop is limited by the fenders resting on the tires.

My front tires are 29" tall, so I am pretty limited. The bags won't even fully compress and the crossmember is nowhere near laying. The Dropmember should cure this.

67Fleet · 12-17-2007, 09:14 AM

blasphemy! You've got a good 3/4" metal to cut before you get into the hood hinges!

Frizzle Fry · 12-17-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

blasphemy! You've got a good 3/4" metal to cut before you get into the hood hinges!

You'll still be limited by the fenders with the DM right? Or will the track width fix that?

gringoloco · 12-17-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

blasphemy! You've got a good 3/4" metal to cut before you get into the hood hinges!

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

You'll still be limited by the fenders with the DM right? Or will the track width fix that?

I think the track width will allow them to tuck inside the fenders, but I will likely have to lose the hood hinges altogether

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-17-2007, 10:48 AM

Looking damn good.....

SCOTI · 12-17-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I think the track width will allow them to tuck inside the fenders, but I will likely have to lose the hood hinges altogether

Be careful..... It might look awkward if the front track width is pulled in too much.

Frizzle Fry · 12-17-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I think the track width will allow them to tuck inside the fenders, but I will likely have to lose the hood hinges altogether

What's the plan for the inners/hinges?

hotrodhomi · 12-17-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I think the track width will allow them to tuck inside the fenders, but I will likely have to lose the hood hinges altogether

Check out the hinges on jmuck's blazer. This might solve your problem.

XXL · 12-17-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I will likely have to lose the hood hinges altogether

Here's what I did- hinges to the firewall, and trimmed up the fender clearance quite a bit. Fender sheetmetal has been worked into a smooth edge that rolls under. 27" tire.

jkade · 12-17-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Also yanked out the unnecessary sheetmetal up front. Unfortunately, drop is limited by the fenders resting on the tires.

My front tires are 29" tall, so I am pretty limited. The bags won't even fully compress and the crossmember is nowhere near laying. The Dropmember should cure this.

I see you like the busch beer also, can't beat $12.99 a 30 pack

gringoloco · 12-18-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looking damn good.....

Thanks! Slowly but surely...

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Be careful..... It might look awkward if the front track width is pulled in too much.

I agree. I'll be using stock spindles, so most of the clearance should come from camber. The DM track width only pulls them in an inch on either side. Here's a couple of pics of Kyle4381's 4wd on stock height spindles. Looks acceptable to me- we'll see how it works out. Worst case scenario, Coy's has the same wheels with 1/2" less backspacing...

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

What's the plan for the inners/hinges?

Planning (eek) trailer fenders, unless someone shows me a decent way to stretch the stock inners (hint, hint)...

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Check out the hinges on jmuck's blazer. This might solve your problem.

Thanks. I was thinking something along those lines. Rokcrln detailed a forward tilt using mid-'80s GM stuff that I will probably steal the idea for.

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Originally Posted by XXL

Here's what I did- hinges to the firewall, and trimmed up the fender clearance quite a bit. Fender sheetmetal has been worked into a smooth edge that rolls under. 27" tire.

If I need to, I've got no problem trimming some of the inner sheetmetal. Looks like I would need to trim a little more than you though...

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Originally Posted by jkade

I see you like the busch beer also, can't beat $12.99 a 30 pack

Damnit. Busted. I knew I'd catch some guff for that

72BlckButy · 12-19-2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Damnit. Busted. I knew I'd catch some guff for that

Hey that just leaves more money for the Blazer and the truck....

A good Busch never hurt anyone...

12-11-2007, 06:45 AM	#127
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12-11-2007, 06:55 AM	#128
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12-13-2007, 06:12 PM	#130
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12-14-2007, 04:22 AM	#133
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12-14-2007, 08:48 AM	#134
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12-14-2007, 02:46 PM	#135
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12-16-2007, 04:31 PM	#137
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12-17-2007, 08:40 AM	#139
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