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**CHIZZLER** · 07-26-2015, 03:35 PM

Motor mounts from porterbuilt will not work. Duramax mounts are now much farther back. The motor is so far back due to the R&P. Harness will be sent probably to stand alone solutions.

**CHIZZLER** · 07-26-2015, 03:36 PM

Thanks everyone for checking in on this build.

2mas · 07-26-2015, 08:17 PM

Ok, is it possible to fit the old steering box instead of the Porterbuilt R&P? I'd like the R&P also, but maybe a traditional steering box could allow the motor to be further towards the front?

/Thomas

**CHIZZLER** · 08-25-2015, 11:02 PM

Little progress. Got the long bed on the new chassie. Getting it ready to head off to a friends fab shop. Things were looking good to get some parts when god decided to throw a curve ball and have my wife start the battle with skin cancer at 40. It has been a month now with many appointments and 2 surgeries. We will know soon if this is a life long battle or something that will have to be watched every few months. Thanks all. CHIZZLER

Super_Dave · 08-25-2015, 11:33 PM

Chizzler,

Sorry to hear about your wife. Hope the doc's are able to have great success and your wife responds well to treatment. Prayers for her and and the family.

Johnny_Lamebridge · 08-26-2015, 01:06 AM

Hi CHIZZLER,

Just looking thru your thread, thinking what a cool project... then I read about your wife. I'm very sorry to hear what she's going thru. I wish her all the best during this tough time.

Crcrft78 · 08-26-2015, 01:08 AM

I just read through your whole thread and am impressed with your skills and your build. And then I got to the end and read about your wife, it felt like a punch to the gut. Nothing is more important than the health of a loved one. Praying for the best outcome for you and your wife.

**Palf70Step** · 08-26-2015, 05:18 AM

Our prayers going out for you and your wife. All the pieces together make a good looking truck.

**Advanced Design** · 08-26-2015, 07:45 AM

Prayers for you and your wife Chizzler.

Dinos63 · 08-26-2015, 06:48 PM

very cool build you got aton of skills.... hope you get to feeling better to get back on this build

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-26-2015, 07:03 PM

So sorry to hear of your wife's sickness! I wish you all the best and will say some prayers for her and all of you!

**CHIZZLER** · 08-26-2015, 10:54 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughts. Without my wife on my side I would be a lost man. CHIZZLER

Greenlee · 08-26-2015, 11:09 PM

Nice build!

I hope everything goes well with your wife. My sister-in-law just went through this.

**youngrodder** · 08-29-2015, 10:11 PM

Looking good Chizzler....I hope things turn out for the best with your wife's health

Marc

jonzcustomshop · 08-29-2015, 10:45 PM

hope you are doing ok, hope your gets through this.

Jeff La · 08-30-2015, 08:55 AM

Prayers for your family

chevyrestoguy · 08-30-2015, 09:34 AM

I have dealt with similar issues as your wife, and if detected early, it's 100% surviveable. They have procedures now that work incredibly well. My skin probably got smoked before I was 21 years old due to sun exposure. It wasn't until my 40s that it started to appear. I get checked up regularly, and on occasion, I'll get zapped with liquid nitrogen or have a spot removed. No problem. The damage has been done, now I'm all about prevention and maintenance. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

**CHIZZLER** · 08-31-2015, 11:06 PM

Well friends good new to report. Wife is cancer free. Surgery removed all the bad stuff and it did not spread. Tomorrow we meet with the doctor to go over all the details. Thanks everyone for the support and thoughts. I did get a chance over the weekend to get a set of the later 6 lug 4x4 15x6 steel wheels. I found the hub caps on local CL and seller shipped them to me for $100 total. They fit well and know it will roll when aired out. Frame has a 1" piece of square bar still welded to bottom of frame. New tires will need to be about a 1" shorter to get it to lay out. CHIZZLER

COS399 · 08-31-2015, 11:26 PM

Looks good and glad to hear the good news.

jonzcustomshop · 09-01-2015, 12:21 AM

great news! wheels and hubcaps look good!

**Advanced Design** · 09-01-2015, 12:22 AM

Great news Chizzler!

Luther Grimace · 09-01-2015, 04:46 PM

Glad to hear the good news Chizzler.

**Palf70Step** · 09-01-2015, 06:16 PM

:agree :

flashed · 09-01-2015, 06:53 PM

Congrats Chizzler and wife ,cancer sucks ,wife had it and got the T shirt ,she is cancer free for over 20 years now .Truck looks great too .

61_FL_Apache · 09-02-2015, 07:18 PM

Congrats to you and the wife on being cancer free!!

07-26-2015, 03:35 PM	#176
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Motor mounts from porterbuilt will not work. Duramax mounts are now much farther back. The motor is so far back due to the R&P. Harness will be sent probably to stand alone solutions. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-26-2015, 03:36 PM	#177
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Thanks everyone for checking in on this build. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-26-2015, 08:17 PM	#178
2mas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 126	Re: 1961 Crew Max Ok, is it possible to fit the old steering box instead of the Porterbuilt R&P? I'd like the R&P also, but maybe a traditional steering box could allow the motor to be further towards the front? /Thomas __________________ 1965 c10 BBW LWB - Duramax 2010 Camaro SS - Whipple (721hp) 2017 Volvo V60 diesel-hybrid (233hp) 2008 volvo XC70 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=677577

08-25-2015, 11:02 PM	#179
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Little progress. Got the long bed on the new chassie. Getting it ready to head off to a friends fab shop. Things were looking good to get some parts when god decided to throw a curve ball and have my wife start the battle with skin cancer at 40. It has been a month now with many appointments and 2 surgeries. We will know soon if this is a life long battle or something that will have to be watched every few months. Thanks all. CHIZZLER Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

08-25-2015, 11:33 PM	#180
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: 1961 Crew Max Chizzler, Sorry to hear about your wife. Hope the doc's are able to have great success and your wife responds well to treatment. Prayers for her and and the family. __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

08-26-2015, 01:06 AM	#181
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: 1961 Crew Max Hi CHIZZLER, Just looking thru your thread, thinking what a cool project... then I read about your wife. I'm very sorry to hear what she's going thru. I wish her all the best during this tough time. __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

08-26-2015, 01:08 AM	#182
Crcrft78 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 158	Re: 1961 Crew Max I just read through your whole thread and am impressed with your skills and your build. And then I got to the end and read about your wife, it felt like a punch to the gut. Nothing is more important than the health of a loved one. Praying for the best outcome for you and your wife. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672047 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=688543

08-26-2015, 05:18 AM	#183
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 1961 Crew Max Our prayers going out for you and your wife. All the pieces together make a good looking truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-26-2015, 07:45 AM	#184
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1961 Crew Max Prayers for you and your wife Chizzler. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-26-2015, 06:48 PM	#185
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 1961 Crew Max very cool build you got aton of skills.... hope you get to feeling better to get back on this build __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-26-2015, 07:03 PM	#186
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max So sorry to hear of your wife's sickness! I wish you all the best and will say some prayers for her and all of you! __________________ 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.*

08-26-2015, 10:54 PM	#187
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughts. Without my wife on my side I would be a lost man. CHIZZLER __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

08-26-2015, 11:09 PM	#188
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice build! I hope everything goes well with your wife. My sister-in-law just went through this.

08-29-2015, 10:11 PM	#189
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looking good Chizzler....I hope things turn out for the best with your wife's health Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

08-29-2015, 10:45 PM	#190
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1961 Crew Max hope you are doing ok, hope your gets through this. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955



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08-30-2015, 08:55 AM	#191
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: 1961 Crew Max Prayers for your family

08-30-2015, 09:34 AM	#192
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 1961 Crew Max I have dealt with similar issues as your wife, and if detected early, it's 100% surviveable. They have procedures now that work incredibly well. My skin probably got smoked before I was 21 years old due to sun exposure. It wasn't until my 40s that it started to appear. I get checked up regularly, and on occasion, I'll get zapped with liquid nitrogen or have a spot removed. No problem. The damage has been done, now I'm all about prevention and maintenance. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

08-31-2015, 11:06 PM	#193
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Well friends good new to report. Wife is cancer free. Surgery removed all the bad stuff and it did not spread. Tomorrow we meet with the doctor to go over all the details. Thanks everyone for the support and thoughts. I did get a chance over the weekend to get a set of the later 6 lug 4x4 15x6 steel wheels. I found the hub caps on local CL and seller shipped them to me for $100 total. They fit well and know it will roll when aired out. Frame has a 1" piece of square bar still welded to bottom of frame. New tires will need to be about a 1" shorter to get it to lay out. CHIZZLER Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

08-31-2015, 11:26 PM	#194
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looks good and glad to hear the good news. __________________ 1987 GMC R2500 SC 454 T400 1988 Chevy R30 CC DRW 12 valve Cummins NV4500 GearVendors

09-01-2015, 12:21 AM	#195
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1961 Crew Max great news! wheels and hubcaps look good! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

09-01-2015, 12:22 AM	#196
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1961 Crew Max Great news Chizzler! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-01-2015, 04:46 PM	#197
Luther Grimace Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 380	Re: 1961 Crew Max Glad to hear the good news Chizzler. __________________ 1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered

09-01-2015, 06:16 PM	#198
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 1961 Crew Max :agree : __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-01-2015, 06:53 PM	#199
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1961 Crew Max Congrats Chizzler and wife ,cancer sucks ,wife had it and got the T shirt ,she is cancer free for over 20 years now .Truck looks great too .

09-02-2015, 07:18 PM	#200
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: 1961 Crew Max Congrats to you and the wife on being cancer free!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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