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Tow Me · 05-16-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

On second thought Glen, those wheels are just horrible!
You should box them up and send them to me for proper disposal

Haha ya.... I'm on it!

ak_nut · 05-17-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tow Me

Made some progress finally!
1991 Suburban core support just back from powder coat. New turn signals too. I'm going to buy a new grill since mine is ok... but I want perfect!

C-notch is complete!!! Moved the shocks too

Inside of the frame

Did you just weld a stud on the axle plate for the shock to mount to??

Tow Me · 05-18-2010, 01:20 AM

There is a stud welded on to the plate that the u-bolts go through. We could have just ordered shorter shocks, but they were at such an angle after lowering it, it seemed like they would be more effective this way.

ak_nut · 05-19-2010, 02:15 PM

I did the same thing only used front shocks on the rear..they are so much shorter..I just pressed out the metal sleeve on the bottom eye.

Tow Me · 05-26-2010, 04:27 PM

Update! We were having troubles getting the rear brakes to work, but they seem fine now, and I didn't have to replace the master cylinder.

I'm in the midst of wiring up a 7-way RV trailer plug and some wires for a trailer brake. The brake pedal is loose and the brake light switch doesn't always turn off. I'm not sure what needs to be done, but I'll look into it. I cut the license plate to allow access to the trailer hitch. I'll just use a screw driver to remove the plate for now, but I'm gonna look into getting a hinged license plate frame. Any ideas for good ones?

The bed is going on tonight too so I'll have pics later or in the morning!!! Yippy!

menace121978 · 05-26-2010, 08:13 PM

cant wait to see them man

ak_nut · 05-26-2010, 08:32 PM

git r done

joe231 · 05-26-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tow Me

Update! We were having troubles getting the rear brakes to work, but they seem fine now, and I didn't have to replace the master cylinder.

I'm in the midst of wiring up a 7-way RV trailer plug and some wires for a trailer brake. The brake pedal is loose and the brake light switch doesn't always turn off. I'm not sure what needs to be done, but I'll look into it. I cut the license plate to allow access to the trailer hitch. I'll just use a screw driver to remove the plate for now, but I'm gonna look into getting a hinged license plate frame. Any ideas for good ones?

The bed is going on tonight too so I'll have pics later or in the morning!!! Yippy!

sounds like we are having similar problems. my pedal doesn't fully return and the brake light stays on unless you pull it up the last 3/4 of an inch and I believe my brakes are dragging. I haven't had a chance to mess with it this week though. I swapped the master/booster from my parts 'burb so i dunno if the master is bad or maybe I have some air in it.
also, have you had a chance to ponder putting the 'burb overhead console in?

Bring on those PICS!!!

Jvsapp · 05-26-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tow Me

I'll just use a screw driver to remove the plate for now, but I'm gonna look into getting a hinged license plate frame. Any ideas for good ones?

most of the 70's and 80's monte carlos, regals, cutlass had flip down license plates over the gas tank in the back. if you use them upside down you can have a flip up plate for $10 instead of buying new ones for $100 from some custom shop.

stole this pic from superchevy project american hero. same thing just mount it upside down so it flips up instead of down.

bluex · 05-27-2010, 01:21 AM

Also check 3rd gen camaros, and the last two body styles of caprice (91-96 and the one before) for the flip down plate brackets.

Tow Me · 05-27-2010, 01:35 AM

That's great info about the license plate frames! I'm going to the junk yard this weekend. Joe231, I haven't done anything with the overhead console, but I will soon since I need to get some interior swapping done. Pics in a moment.

Tow Me · 05-27-2010, 01:41 AM

It looks like a truck now!!!!

Jvsapp · 05-27-2010, 01:43 AM

looking good. i so want to build one now. time and space.... and money.... three things im lacking lately. maybe if someone buys my nova then i can get onto a new project.

Tow Me · 05-27-2010, 01:49 AM

Here's a youtube video... its only backing up but its proof it runs

Crewella Video!

Tow Me · 05-27-2010, 01:50 AM

Xx

joe231 · 05-27-2010, 07:36 AM

Glen, that thing is looking good!
Nice work!!!

menace121978 · 05-27-2010, 09:11 AM

thats awesome! sounds good and looks sweet Glen! very nice... makes me wish mine was longer

Tow Me · 05-27-2010, 09:34 AM

Thanks guys! I have to give my dad credit since I couldn't do it without him. Now onto the interior.

WillieloRidez · 05-27-2010, 10:14 AM

Lookin Great MAN! Cant wait too see it complete

joe231 · 05-27-2010, 12:50 PM

sounds good!
what mufflers do you have on there?

Tow Me · 05-27-2010, 08:20 PM

Ha... mufflers! Straight headers right now, but dual Flowmasters coming soon.

joe231 · 05-31-2010, 06:22 PM

I don't know if you follow my CCSB build thread, but my brake pedal not fully returning was my booster. I swapped boosters and now all is good

Tow Me · 06-01-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I don't know if you follow my CCSB build thread, but my brake pedal not fully returning was my booster. I swapped boosters and now all is good

I saw that on your thread but I'm pretty sure mine is the pedal.... It's really sloppy and needs some new rubber bushings. It moves side to side and back and forth about an inch.

squarecrewcab · 06-07-2010, 01:36 AM

man dude...your truck looks nice as hell!!! 5*****, do u have a myspace so i can ad u?

Tow Me · 06-28-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by squarecrewcab

man dude...your truck looks nice as hell!!! 5*****, do u have a myspace so i can ad u?

Sorry I didn't get back to you.... I don't use myspace anymore, sorry.

05-18-2010, 01:20 AM	#128
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton There is a stud welded on to the plate that the u-bolts go through. We could have just ordered shorter shocks, but they were at such an angle after lowering it, it seemed like they would be more effective this way. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

05-19-2010, 02:15 PM	#129
ak_nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: springtown tx Posts: 95	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I did the same thing only used front shocks on the rear..they are so much shorter..I just pressed out the metal sleeve on the bottom eye.

05-26-2010, 04:27 PM	#130
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Update! We were having troubles getting the rear brakes to work, but they seem fine now, and I didn't have to replace the master cylinder. I'm in the midst of wiring up a 7-way RV trailer plug and some wires for a trailer brake. The brake pedal is loose and the brake light switch doesn't always turn off. I'm not sure what needs to be done, but I'll look into it. I cut the license plate to allow access to the trailer hitch. I'll just use a screw driver to remove the plate for now, but I'm gonna look into getting a hinged license plate frame. Any ideas for good ones? The bed is going on tonight too so I'll have pics later or in the morning!!! Yippy! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

05-26-2010, 08:13 PM	#131
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton cant wait to see them man __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

05-26-2010, 08:32 PM	#132
ak_nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: springtown tx Posts: 95	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton git r done

05-27-2010, 01:21 AM	#135
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Also check 3rd gen camaros, and the last two body styles of caprice (91-96 and the one before) for the flip down plate brackets. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

05-27-2010, 01:35 AM	#136
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton That's great info about the license plate frames! I'm going to the junk yard this weekend. Joe231, I haven't done anything with the overhead console, but I will soon since I need to get some interior swapping done. Pics in a moment. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

05-27-2010, 01:41 AM	#137
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton It looks like a truck now!!!! __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

05-27-2010, 01:43 AM	#138
Jvsapp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on a rock in the pacific Posts: 554	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton looking good. i so want to build one now. time and space.... and money.... three things im lacking lately. maybe if someone buys my nova then i can get onto a new project. __________________ 63 4 door Chevy II - NOVACATION (Updated 08/23/09) 65 Morris minor Traveler 77 Chevy Longbed. 93 Corolla JDM 20V Swap Daily Driver (Updated 07/16/09) Powder coating Hawaii Domestic Violence Awareness Show 5/3/09 Hawaii Rod and Custom Show 4/18

05-27-2010, 01:50 AM	#140
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Xx __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos Last edited by Tow Me; 05-27-2010 at 10:54 AM. Reason: comment not needed now that video is fixed.

05-27-2010, 07:36 AM	#141
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Glen, that thing is looking good! Nice work!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-27-2010, 09:11 AM	#142
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton thats awesome! sounds good and looks sweet Glen! very nice... makes me wish mine was longer __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

05-27-2010, 09:34 AM	#143
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Thanks guys! I have to give my dad credit since I couldn't do it without him. Now onto the interior. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

05-27-2010, 10:14 AM	#144
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Lookin Great MAN! Cant wait too see it complete __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

05-27-2010, 12:50 PM	#145
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton sounds good! what mufflers do you have on there? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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05-27-2010, 08:20 PM	#146
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton Ha... mufflers! Straight headers right now, but dual Flowmasters coming soon. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

05-31-2010, 06:22 PM	#147
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton I don't know if you follow my CCSB build thread, but my brake pedal not fully returning was my booster. I swapped boosters and now all is good __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-07-2010, 01:36 AM	#149
squarecrewcab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Diboll, Texas Posts: 42	Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton man dude...your truck looks nice as hell!!! 5*****, do u have a myspace so i can ad u?

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