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AntiGov · 02-22-2012, 12:00 AM

your project is comming along great .....where did you find the aluminum inserts for rear doors ? ive been looking for a pair...

want to complement you on your decision to keep and redo your seats ,keeping it a true 3+3 instead of stuffing four oversized nasty looking bucket seats out of a dodge caravan or some crap like that

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-22-2012, 12:24 AM

Well thank you! I did score the rear inserts new and they are factory NOS pieces. Funny thing is, the person who packaged them taped them face to face with nothing between them and one of them got a small scratch in the chrome, so they sent me a brand new pair for free which I am lucky they had 2 sets...now I have two pair (one pair slightly damaged but they didn't want them back...) so I'll probably hang on to them "just in case".
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AntiGov · 02-22-2012, 12:27 AM

so do you need a place to store the other pair ?

AntiGov · 02-22-2012, 12:29 AM

sorry didnt read the last line.....where should i look for a pair?

joe231 · 02-22-2012, 01:10 AM

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The box will fit behind the seat of a crew cab or standard cab (with the seat adjusted all the way back). It has 3/8" clearance to
The seat at all points and still has plenty of depth for the JL Audo 13.5" TW5 sub. We technically have room to build this box large enough for (2) of these JL subs and if you are using a 10" shallow sub, I could fit (3) or possibly even (4) back there!

Nice!

I had a pair of 10's in a box I built behind the seat of my regular cab. It fit tight with the seat all the way back. I tried to put it in my CCSB and found out that the crew rear seat sits back farther so it wouldn't fit.

Your interior is going to be amazing when done!!
I agree with AntiGov! Very classy move doing the stock benches up like you did!!
Stock looks but much more luxurious!!
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Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-22-2012, 01:26 AM

I never realized it but yes, the CC rear seat has less room behind it. Thank God for shallow subwoofers!

the JL Audio 13.5" should be sufficient for my style!

The whole point to this project has been to make it unique, but stock"ish" for the most part. Once the interior is done, I'm already waiting to do the SRW swap, lift kit/suspension and 4L80E swap! It's going to be a fun and busy Spring for me! I hope to be ready for paint and body work by May/June...I am going to need some photoshop help to get the color scheme nailed down...
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1BadAction · 02-22-2012, 10:01 AM

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On my Trailblazer forum we were actually discussing this...we find it amazing that this era of truck had an ash tray withing reach of every passenger yet no cup holders! The designers must have figured a beer in a cozy fit perfectly in the lap but it wasn't wise to do the same with a cigarette!

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TBSSOwners? I'm #44, nice to see you on here #20.

Igorsgonemadd · 02-22-2012, 02:04 PM

Do they have anymore of those rear inserts, I need a set!!
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Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-22-2012, 05:16 PM

I bought the last 3 inserts (same insert or both sides) they had when they had to send the two replacement inserts. I figured I may need them one day and since the driver side front insert is literally non-existent in NOS status, I wanted spares...
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Mattman2010 · 02-23-2012, 11:56 AM

This thing is looking good man!
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Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-24-2012, 12:55 AM

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TBSSOwners? I'm #44, nice to see you on here #20.

This guy ^^^^!

What's going on man? I like seeing TBSS guys that like the Square body trucks!

It's crazy, I still remember the day we started the site! Now we are "OG's" and I'm a well respected vendor, TOTM winner, 10,000 posts, and we effectively killed all the other TBSS sites! All owned by a road cone humping NorCal cross dresser!

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This thing is looking good man!
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Thank you sir!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-24-2012, 12:16 PM

The only thing that would make this project better is the loss of 2 cylinders!

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-24-2012, 02:00 PM

The only diesel this truck would ever see is an LBZ Duramax with a 6-speed Ally...

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joe231 · 02-24-2012, 03:46 PM

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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-24-2012, 07:04 PM

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The only diesel this truck would ever see is an LBZ Duramax with a 6-speed Ally...

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Well, what are you waiting for?

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-24-2012, 08:15 PM

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Well, what are you waiting for?

I gues I am waiting for faith in PPE...they claim they have the ability to clean an LBZ/6-speed harness down to the essentials so I don't have to run the dash and steering column from the donor truck. There are a bunch of little hurdles that make that project add up to a big possible nightmare...I'll finish the rest of the truck and then see how I feel...
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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-24-2012, 08:40 PM

I don't blaim you. I like the LBZ's too, but not that much yet.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-25-2012, 01:41 AM

I love the LBZ, we've got two of them on stock turbos turning near 600rwhp numbers...The one fully built LLY on a GT4088R is making 772rwhp/1550tq and these are completely daily driveable and still getting north of 19mpg on the highway...I have faith that we can make it brutally powerful, I just need to get the wiring and other engineering tid bits taken care of...

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-25-2012, 12:42 PM

EFI Live is great isn't it? It can be done. Just takes time and money. Mainly time and a few schematics.

tc4x4 · 02-25-2012, 09:34 PM

The leather inserts are awesome! Where are you getting it done?

Evil Trailblazer SS · 02-29-2012, 11:28 PM

The upholstery was done at a local shop that does all my biddy's mom's interior design business upholstery work.

The last of the various interior pieces will be here tomorrow and the 5th bulk pack of Dynamat Extreme is ready to go in!

Oh ya, looky here...

Trevor at WFO Concepts called tonight and told me the HD ribbed 14BFF is done and sitting on the rack waiting for me. I have to find time to get over to Auburn and have that and the whole crossover steering system done and suspension lift finished...Once done, we can measure for the Bilsteins...
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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-01-2012, 12:05 AM

I'm curious how much quieter your rig will be now. My buddy did his 06 dodge crew cab and there wasn't a real huge difference. He did every square inch besides the windows. He had a lot of money in it for the little difference it made. I hope yours is a better out come.

Evil Trailblazer SS · 03-01-2012, 12:28 AM

The difference is the newer trucks are built with more sound proofing both in the carpet/pad and the structural design of the metal. I have had great luck with the square bodies and the Dynamat when combined with a good undercoating.
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mcmlxix · 03-01-2012, 01:15 AM

I'll be using the same size tire on my K5... Keep us updated on the Bilsteins... I wanted to use 5150s and some people were trying to talk me out of them...

STOCKISH · 03-01-2012, 09:58 PM

Love the wheel and tire combo! Looking great man.

02-22-2012, 12:00 AM	#126
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion your project is comming along great .....where did you find the aluminum inserts for rear doors ? ive been looking for a pair... want to complement you on your decision to keep and redo your seats ,keeping it a true 3+3 instead of stuffing four oversized nasty looking bucket seats out of a dodge caravan or some crap like that __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

02-22-2012, 12:24 AM	#127
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Well thank you! I did score the rear inserts new and they are factory NOS pieces. Funny thing is, the person who packaged them taped them face to face with nothing between them and one of them got a small scratch in the chrome, so they sent me a brand new pair for free which I am lucky they had 2 sets...now I have two pair (one pair slightly damaged but they didn't want them back...) so I'll probably hang on to them "just in case". Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-22-2012, 12:27 AM	#128
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion so do you need a place to store the other pair ? __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

02-22-2012, 12:29 AM	#129
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion sorry didnt read the last line.....where should i look for a pair? __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

02-22-2012, 01:26 AM	#131
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion I never realized it but yes, the CC rear seat has less room behind it. Thank God for shallow subwoofers! the JL Audio 13.5" should be sufficient for my style! The whole point to this project has been to make it unique, but stock"ish" for the most part. Once the interior is done, I'm already waiting to do the SRW swap, lift kit/suspension and 4L80E swap! It's going to be a fun and busy Spring for me! I hope to be ready for paint and body work by May/June...I am going to need some photoshop help to get the color scheme nailed down... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-22-2012, 02:04 PM	#133
Igorsgonemadd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coweta Oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Do they have anymore of those rear inserts, I need a set!! Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2012, 05:16 PM	#134
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion I bought the last 3 inserts (same insert or both sides) they had when they had to send the two replacement inserts. I figured I may need them one day and since the driver side front insert is literally non-existent in NOS status, I wanted spares... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-23-2012, 11:56 AM	#135
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion This thing is looking good man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

02-24-2012, 12:16 PM	#137
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion The only thing that would make this project better is the loss of 2 cylinders! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-24-2012, 02:00 PM	#138
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion The only diesel this truck would ever see is an LBZ Duramax with a 6-speed Ally... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-24-2012, 03:46 PM	#139
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-24-2012, 08:40 PM	#142
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion I don't blaim you. I like the LBZ's too, but not that much yet. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-25-2012, 01:41 AM	#143
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion I love the LBZ, we've got two of them on stock turbos turning near 600rwhp numbers...The one fully built LLY on a GT4088R is making 772rwhp/1550tq and these are completely daily driveable and still getting north of 19mpg on the highway...I have faith that we can make it brutally powerful, I just need to get the wiring and other engineering tid bits taken care of... __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

02-25-2012, 12:42 PM	#144
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion EFI Live is great isn't it? It can be done. Just takes time and money. Mainly time and a few schematics. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-25-2012, 09:34 PM	#145
tc4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: michigan Posts: 223	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion The leather inserts are awesome! Where are you getting it done? __________________ Project Second Life----1978 c35 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503961



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02-29-2012, 11:28 PM	#146
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion The upholstery was done at a local shop that does all my biddy's mom's interior design business upholstery work. The last of the various interior pieces will be here tomorrow and the 5th bulk pack of Dynamat Extreme is ready to go in! Oh ya, looky here... Trevor at WFO Concepts called tonight and told me the HD ribbed 14BFF is done and sitting on the rack waiting for me. I have to find time to get over to Auburn and have that and the whole crossover steering system done and suspension lift finished...Once done, we can measure for the Bilsteins... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies! Last edited by Evil Trailblazer SS; 02-29-2012 at 11:34 PM.

03-01-2012, 12:05 AM	#147
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion I'm curious how much quieter your rig will be now. My buddy did his 06 dodge crew cab and there wasn't a real huge difference. He did every square inch besides the windows. He had a lot of money in it for the little difference it made. I hope yours is a better out come. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-01-2012, 12:28 AM	#148
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion The difference is the newer trucks are built with more sound proofing both in the carpet/pad and the structural design of the metal. I have had great luck with the square bodies and the Dynamat when combined with a good undercoating. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

03-01-2012, 01:15 AM	#149
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion I'll be using the same size tire on my K5... Keep us updated on the Bilsteins... I wanted to use 5150s and some people were trying to talk me out of them... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-01-2012, 09:58 PM	#150
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project Evil Tow Rig - '87 CC SRW Conversion Love the wheel and tire combo! Looking great man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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