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**lolife99** · 03-06-2013, 07:03 AM

Do you have any plans to box the frame where you "Z'd" the front?
That frame is pretty scarey looking to me.
Especially with some horsepower under the hood.
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502ms · 03-09-2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Do you have any plans to box the frame where you "Z'd" the front?
That frame is pretty scarey looking to me.
Especially with some horsepower under the hood.
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Great question.

This frame is boxed and gusseted already. It Has actually been driven on for 20k plus miles as such, and no tweaks, cracks or signs of stress or weakness. The 327 that was pulled out weighs 575 lbs and the LQ4 weighs 540 lbs....less with a/c compressor removed. So we are definitely in great shape.

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**lolife99** · 03-09-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 502ms

Great question.

This frame is boxed and gusseted already. It Has actually been driven on for 20k plus miles as such, and no tweaks, cracks or signs of stress or weakness. The 327 that was pulled out weighs 575 lbs and the LQ4 weighs 540 lbs....less with a/c compressor removed. So we are definitely in great shape.

This is the part I am talking about.
Must be an old picture,... because that's not "boxed" in this picture.

That's the part I would be worried about.

502ms · 03-09-2013, 10:46 AM

The thing is it has not been a problem. Not a problem to add additional bracing there, but the z you can see on earlier pics.
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66redw/white · 03-10-2013, 07:01 PM

alright its been a whole day and a half! wheres the burnout videos!

502ms · 03-10-2013, 07:43 PM

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alright its been a whole day and a half! wheres the burnout videos!

My wife's birthday is Monday, so I had to take her away. I did not get to work on it this weekend

. We are up in the mountains from Friday to Tuesday.
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1lo67 · 03-16-2013, 11:03 PM

nice build..

502ms · 03-20-2013, 05:18 PM

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nice build..

Thank you....got a lot to share. Will post up soon!
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*project 67 sub* · 03-23-2013, 03:18 AM

Looking good and moving right along aren't we

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tumbleweed68 · 03-24-2013, 12:39 PM

Leon... this is great!! My fifty shades of grey reading material!!!! I am only half way thru the build and am captivated by your build!!!

502ms · 03-24-2013, 08:25 PM

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Leon... this is great!! My fifty shades of grey reading material!!!! I am only half way thru the build and am captivated by your build!!!

Thanks buddy! I have some great pics and goodies coming up. I bought some really nice things over the last few days. We will be working on the cab, frame reinforcement and fuel lines over the next few days. Pics coming soon.

Hey Eric - yes, we are moving along. Thanks buddy! I see you are too!

502ms · 03-24-2013, 10:14 PM

Will be cleaning up the frame and painting it up. But that is after boxing up the area near the Z and some points in between. Notice that the motor and trans fits smack dab in the right place....almost anyway.
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502ms · 03-24-2013, 10:20 PM

Cab off...will be fixing this...panels have already come in.

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502ms · 03-24-2013, 10:36 PM

I upgraded fuel system again. Instead of the Mallory stuff, got the more performance-oriented (and spendy) Holley fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator.

Got the fuel lines, fittings, clamps and other things needed to make this happen.
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djracer · 03-24-2013, 11:18 PM

Great looking project! I just got a 6.0 and 4l80 for my son's truck and I might try the aluminum side brackets.
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502ms · 03-25-2013, 10:10 AM

Thanks Kevin - which ones? Are they the ones from Summit or Jegs?

NewType72 · 03-25-2013, 11:22 AM

Great looking progress Leon makes me wanna rip my cab off and do my motor/trans swap right now... Almost

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502ms · 03-26-2013, 12:47 PM

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Great looking progress Leon makes me wanna rip my cab off and do my motor/trans swap right now... Almost

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LOL!

I am happy. We are even redoing the lines...hardlines. Will make it pretty much fool-proof. No more melted lines. Really, no worries.

RatRod68 · 03-27-2013, 05:36 PM

looking good brother!

Jimbabwe · 03-27-2013, 05:45 PM

All those goodies!

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 03-27-2013, 07:18 PM

loving it im jealous for sure looking forward to seeing more leon

dnd1978 · 03-31-2013, 08:48 PM

Did you get the fuel lines ran? Pictures!!
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502ms · 03-31-2013, 09:31 PM

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Did you get the fuel lines ran? Pictures!!
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Yes fuel lines are run. Here is a sneak peek.
More info coming...

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502ms · 03-31-2013, 09:33 PM

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dragonwrecker · 03-31-2013, 10:39 PM

hey guys walter here just wanted to sat thanks to everyone for the compliments it has been a lot of work but having a good time as well.as soon as we get leon's done im gonna get back to work on DB hoping to atleast be driving by summer

03-06-2013, 07:03 AM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Do you have any plans to box the frame where you "Z'd" the front? That frame is pretty scarey looking to me. Especially with some horsepower under the hood. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-09-2013, 10:46 AM	#4
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 The thing is it has not been a problem. Not a problem to add additional bracing there, but the z you can see on earlier pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-10-2013, 07:01 PM	#5
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 alright its been a whole day and a half! wheres the burnout videos! __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

03-16-2013, 11:03 PM	#7
1lo67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morristown, Tn Posts: 275	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 nice build..

03-23-2013, 03:18 AM	#9
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Looking good and moving right along aren't we Posted via Mobile Device

03-24-2013, 12:39 PM	#10
tumbleweed68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colo, Iowa Posts: 41	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Leon... this is great!! My fifty shades of grey reading material!!!! I am only half way thru the build and am captivated by your build!!!

03-24-2013, 10:14 PM	#12
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Will be cleaning up the frame and painting it up. But that is after boxing up the area near the Z and some points in between. Notice that the motor and trans fits smack dab in the right place....almost anyway. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-24-2013, 10:20 PM	#13
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Cab off...will be fixing this...panels have already come in. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-24-2013, 10:36 PM	#14
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 I upgraded fuel system again. Instead of the Mallory stuff, got the more performance-oriented (and spendy) Holley fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator. Got the fuel lines, fittings, clamps and other things needed to make this happen. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-24-2013, 11:18 PM	#15
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Great looking project! I just got a 6.0 and 4l80 for my son's truck and I might try the aluminum side brackets. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

03-25-2013, 10:10 AM	#16
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Thanks Kevin - which ones? Are they the ones from Summit or Jegs? __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-25-2013, 11:22 AM	#17
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Great looking progress Leon makes me wanna rip my cab off and do my motor/trans swap right now... Almost Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

03-27-2013, 05:36 PM	#19
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03-27-2013, 05:45 PM	#20
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 All those goodies!

03-27-2013, 07:18 PM	#21
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 loving it im jealous for sure looking forward to seeing more leon



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03-31-2013, 08:48 PM	#22
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Did you get the fuel lines ran? Pictures!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

03-31-2013, 09:33 PM	#24
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-31-2013, 10:39 PM	#25
dragonwrecker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: covington ga Posts: 180	Re: Dirty Dianah (No)... Bagged 72 Stepside/LSx/T56 hey guys walter here just wanted to sat thanks to everyone for the compliments it has been a lot of work but having a good time as well.as soon as we get leon's done im gonna get back to work on DB hoping to atleast be driving by summer __________________ I would rather push a than drive a junky ol ford! my build thread project dragons breath http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526625 please read my emergency dept thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...98#post5442798

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