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hgs_notes · 12-11-2010, 10:04 AM

I wonder if the rear section of the frame from a 2001 suburban or tahoe is the same profile. I have a 2003 yukon denali, but haven't looked underneath it much.

**67cheby** · 12-11-2010, 10:13 AM

cant wait to see more of this

drewskiren · 12-11-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I wonder if the rear section of the frame from a 2001 suburban or tahoe is the same profile. I have a 2003 yukon denali, but haven't looked underneath it much.

It will be very different from the truck frame.
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**thelonerife** · 12-12-2010, 11:11 PM

Good job on it Drew. Wish I lived closer so I could give you a hand.

drewskiren · 12-13-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

Good job on it Drew. Wish I lived closer so I could give you a hand.

That would be great, if only.

On another note, I will be unable to do much until after Christmas.

68 TT · 12-13-2010, 05:05 PM

If it is just the location of the kick up being too far forward to work you could section the frame and move the kick up rearward where it will work. Then all you have to do it add some extra material up front to create the wheel base you need.

I did this on my 67 K10 conversion to make a square body chassis fit the body better without need for a body lift.

drewskiren · 12-14-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

If it is just the location of the kick up being too far forward to work you could section the frame and move the kick up rearward where it will work. Then all you have to do it add some extra material up front to create the wheel base you need.

I did this on my 67 K10 conversion to make a square body chassis fit the body better without need for a body lift.

I have been studying this a lot and it would be cake if I was building a 4wd. Building a lowered truck makes it very hard. I think now I will have to employ an old hot rodders trick and "channel" the body down over the frame. I will need to do this on the bed section only and will only channel the bed cross braces on the bottom of the bed for 2 inches, not the entire bed floor. Also will need to take out 3 inches off of the frame rise.

What I think I know so far:
99-2006 frames have a 9.5 inch rise or kick up for the bed.
The bodies on these trucks really hang down over the frame.
The new truck frame is 2 inches taller than my old frame, 4 inches wider.
67-72 truck bodies only hang down over the frame about 4.5 inches, so I need to keep the cab as close to the frame as possible to help hide the taller frame.
Old truck frames only kick up about 4.5 inches, So I need to come up with 5 inches of bed drop some how. (if I mounted the body and bed how they are now, the bodyline would be off by 5 inches)
All of these numbers are preliminary and will probably be adjusted somewhat.

toomanytoyz · 12-14-2010, 08:12 PM

Jusr read your entire Build & am Quite impressed by Your Build, Excellent Documentation for all who may wish to copy your Design. Also quite Impressed by the Fact that your Family is Involved.......

I Really enjoy my Current 86 Crew Stepper & One of my long term goals is to Have a 67-68 Style Crew Stepper some day, I have been collecting parts for a couple yrs now & Hope to Start sometime in next yr or so........

Here is a Pic of my 86 Crew Cab & a Photo Shop of what i hope my 67-68 Crew will come out Like......

Thanks & Merry Christmas.

Rick

BLAZERMAN · 12-14-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Jusr read your entire Build & am Quite impressed by Your Build, Excellent Documentation for all who may wish to copy your Design. Also quite Impressed by the Fact that your Family is Involved.......

I Really enjoy my Current 86 Crew Stepper & One of my long term goals is to Have a 67-68 Style Crew Stepper some day, I have been collecting parts for a couple yrs now & Hope to Start sometime in next yr or so........

Here is a Pic of my 86 Crew Cab & a Photo Shop of what i hope my 67-68 Crew will come out Like......

Thanks & Merry Christmas.

Rick

Or maybe an 8 footer??

67chevy1series · 12-14-2010, 11:34 PM

wow that is too long

trukzguy · 12-15-2010, 01:40 AM

Build looks awesome,keep up the great work. Its getting me motivated.just subscribed.

ERASER5 · 12-15-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow that is too long

That always cracks me up!

Trucks, the only time a guy will say "Mine's shorter than your's!"

JohnC · 12-15-2010, 10:23 AM

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-15-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow that is too long

That looks perfect.

ksbrktracer · 12-15-2010, 06:09 PM

Doesnt the red one look like it had a dodge pu grafted on the back of the cab ......?

treveiger · 01-07-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Or maybe an 8 footer??

Im not a fan of long steppers or crew cabs for these trucks but man i love that thing

. Right there is a modded truck done right!!!

Splash4195 · 12-15-2010, 10:42 AM

Very cool!

70LonghornCST · 12-16-2010, 02:06 AM

Wow! Very nice work. You inspire me. Keep it up. Subscribed!

drewskiren · 12-25-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Yah , I like the way Drew has done his by cutting the crown out of it, That's the only way they look right if you ask me...

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Originally Posted by jb1016

Just found this build; I'm in. Great progress so far.

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Originally Posted by 76kcfdeng

I am doing just a normal build and it can get overwhelming, what you are doing would put me over the edge. You are dong a beautiful job!

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Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

Wow! Very nice work. You inspire me. Keep it up. Subscribed!

Thanks to all who encourage me.

Merry Christmas!

67chevy1series · 12-25-2010, 12:46 AM

merry christmas and a happy new year drewskiren

drewskiren · 12-26-2010, 09:22 PM

Here is why there has been no progress lately.

67chevy1series · 12-26-2010, 09:25 PM

well glad you had fun and had a great christmas

RaceAGMC · 12-28-2010, 06:08 PM

Great looking project, can't wait too see it finished.

drewskiren · 01-05-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceAGMC

Great looking project, can't wait too see it finished.

You and me both. Problem is, other projects jumping line.
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Dinos63 · 01-06-2011, 12:26 AM

wow nice work just read the whole thread!! great skills you will have one very cool truck

12-11-2010, 10:04 AM	#1
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12-12-2010, 11:11 PM	#4
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12-13-2010, 05:05 PM	#6
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12-14-2010, 08:12 PM	#8
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Jusr read your entire Build & am Quite impressed by Your Build, Excellent Documentation for all who may wish to copy your Design. Also quite Impressed by the Fact that your Family is Involved....... I Really enjoy my Current 86 Crew Stepper & One of my long term goals is to Have a 67-68 Style Crew Stepper some day, I have been collecting parts for a couple yrs now & Hope to Start sometime in next yr or so........ Here is a Pic of my 86 Crew Cab & a Photo Shop of what i hope my 67-68 Crew will come out Like...... Thanks & Merry Christmas. Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

12-14-2010, 11:34 PM	#10
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12-15-2010, 01:40 AM	#11
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12-25-2010, 12:46 AM	#20
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. merry christmas and a happy new year drewskiren

12-26-2010, 09:22 PM	#21
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67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. well glad you had fun and had a great christmas

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