Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67cheby** · 12-01-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

Looking foward to watching the progress on this one.
I have been wanting a 2 wheel drive blazer for a while, this sure aint going to help!

LOL, cave to the sickness and get one !

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I like spinners on some wheels...this one has enough going on where it just covers up some of the details and looks a little "cluttered" imho

But we've seen what you think about my opinion (pinch/gold)

j/k man...do what you like...you put together a unique show quality truck last time so I have every confidence you will again!

Oh...that reminds me...this one has a loooong pinch weld area that would look really good shaved off.....I told you early enough this time

LOL....advice noted !

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Originally Posted by shoob

the newb is in for this....

thanks man !

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Take a close look at the "long hood" on the 73-80's again...I think it's slicker without cowl...jmo.....were watchin....By the way...fixin to put the 6.0 and 4l80 on the parts board!!!....jim

i like the look of the hood what i dont like is the fitment by the windshield ! WHAT ?? what are you going to put in it ??

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Originally Posted by Pulpfiction

like where your going with this build it's going to be "hip to be Square"

LOL, thanks i hope so !

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Good news that the insanity continues!!

Hi my name is Mike Losh....and i am a truck addict !

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Originally Posted by broey

you are crazy

i seriously need help !

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Originally Posted by nt30

Just a question about the name--- is your wife Peg or Margaret or just a fan of the 80/90's show "Square Pegs"? Inquiring minds. That kind of thing.

LOL....i got nothing ! Just thought it had a good catch to it ! Square body round headlight front end (square peg ,round hole) ???? There is going to be some wood used in it....i dont know !! LOL

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

Awesome! I've subscribed. I came in late on your last build so I don't want to miss the progress of this one.

Thanks man !

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Originally Posted by tireblazin

I don't know why I subscribed to this thread cause I am gonna help with most of the build!! Haha!!
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LOL, you will get to see it all first hand ! Since i dont have a shop my good buddy Chip here has offered his shop and his help for this build !! What a GREAT GUY ! you ROCK MAN !

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Originally Posted by slammed427

I wanna watch
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come on in !

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Originally Posted by pickup67man

Unbelievable, day one and I get on page 3.
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LOL, thanks man, you better stay tuned this baby is going to rock and roll !

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Originally Posted by babyblueoval

I have absolutely nothing to say.........

Just wanted to post on the first page.

LOL.....sorry you missed the first page !
Looks like an awesome start Mike.

Thanks man !

nt30 · 11-30-2012, 12:25 PM

Definitely subscribing to this one.
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trout · 11-30-2012, 12:28 PM

nice start.. wish i could find a cheap body need those eblems for my jimmy

**67cheby** · 11-30-2012, 12:32 PM

I am new to the Square body side, i am looking for all of the advice i can get ! So if you have any tips feel free to share ! I am planning on using the early front clip on this and my thoughts are to modify the early hood on the windshield side so i can still run the cowl panel , has anyone done this ?

truckzilla · 11-30-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

I am new to the Square body side, i am looking for all of the advice i can get ! So if you have any tips feel free to share ! I am planning on using the early front clip on this and my thoughts are to modify the early hood on the windshield side so i can still run the cowl panel , has anyone done this ?

Mike, with your talent, I haven't seen it done, but it should be a piece of cake for you to accomplish! I'm a squarebody guy just getting started. I hope one day to get my dad's '70 C10 when he's done with it.

Will you be going with an aftermarket crossmember like Nate's or a stocker 1/2 ton? Or are you going to swap out the whole frame for a 2WD model?

jtp67-72 · 11-30-2012, 08:54 PM

Take a close look at the "long hood" on the 73-80's again...I think it's slicker without cowl...jmo.....were watchin....By the way...fixin to put the 6.0 and 4l80 on the parts board!!!....jim

Bhelton · 11-06-2013, 10:04 PM

Square peg is standing tall Mike.. Congrats to you and the wife on it. You guys nailed it!

**67cheby** · 11-30-2012, 12:53 PM

thank you man, i am going to use the 4x4 frame as a base to work off of and yes i will use an aftermarket crossmember , just not sure on which one just yet !

darkhorse970 · 11-30-2012, 12:56 PM

I'm in, DEFINITELY early nose!!
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watahyahknow · 11-30-2012, 01:18 PM

i checked Nate's site but couldnt find any 4 wheel to 2 wheeldrive dropmember/bodydrop conversionkit (yet) but like i said before it shouldnt be too hard to build sumting that bolts to the frame on wish the stock dropmember can bolt ontoo

i seen some people use a f@rd crown vic frontsuspensionsetup the same way as a dropmember it allso has the rack and pinion in it and is eazy to adapt

i think it would be cheapest overall is to get a 1999 up half ton truck/suburb/blazer donor for the LQ4 engine and trans and maibe even the rearaxle (diskbrakes and abs sensors allready mounted on those from wat i found)not sure if the width will work on the blazer then again it might just take rims with a different ET to solve that
if you can get the 99 up front spindles with the abs sensors to fit the a arms fitting the dropmember (im sure nathan can weld in a different kind of cup on his tubulair a arms if you need another type of balljoint to make that happen) you might even be able to put the complete anti lock brakesystem from the donor in the blazer
good thing about using a donor is you can drive it to be sure everything important is running as it should
from wat i read the interiours out of those newer trucks arent mush but maibe you can stil use the leather seats out of them

im not sure wat will fit and wat wouldnt you have the luxury of selling cars like those and can drive them up a lift and take a tapemeasure to them to find out and prolly get a good price for a donor as whell

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-30-2012, 01:21 PM

I'm in!!
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**67cheby** · 11-30-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

I'm in!!
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if you arent , i am in trouble ! LOL, this build wouldnt be happening without you !

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-30-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

if you arent , i am in trouble ! LOL, this build wouldnt be happening without you !

We will need to talk at some point soon to work out all the fine details and what all I can do..
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**67cheby** · 11-30-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

We will need to talk at some point soon to work out all the fine details and what all I can do..
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Call me when you have time , 1-479-599-9664

rs72z · 11-30-2012, 06:43 PM

Looking foward to watching the progress on this one.
I have been wanting a 2 wheel drive blazer for a while, this sure aint going to help!

**LEEVON** · 11-30-2012, 01:22 PM

Tell her not to go with orange and white, and if she does you better get good insurance 'cause I'm coming to steal it!!!

**67cheby** · 11-30-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Tell her not to go with orange and white, and if she does you better get good insurance 'cause I'm coming to steal it!!!

LOL....hmmmmm.....Well i guess i can help keep you out of jail, we havent landed for sure but i think it wont end up being orange !

jlsanborn · 11-30-2012, 01:46 PM

This is going to get out of hand quick! I just read the news and I'm way down here on page 2 already!!

Congrats on the Jimmy for Wifey!!!

jlsanborn · 11-30-2012, 01:48 PM

We'd like to hear from Sarah once in a while too man. Who's really making all these tasteful choices for the Losh builds???

**67cheby** · 11-30-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

We'd like to hear from Sarah once in a while too man. Who's really making all these tasteful choices for the Losh builds???

She is coming on board today !

**oldman3** · 11-30-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

This is going to get out of hand quick! I just read the news and I'm way down here on page 2 already!!

Congrats on the Jimmy for Wifey!!!

Well Mike, I'm also late to the party, page 2. You already have lots of followers on this build, and I'm also along for the ride, looking forward to lots of nice stuff from you....Jim

**67cheby** · 11-30-2012, 01:48 PM

LOL....the insanity continues !

BB72CHEVKT · 11-30-2012, 02:02 PM

I am in. This thread will probably have 5 pages by the end of the day.

Low Elco · 11-30-2012, 02:22 PM

Page2! Welcome to the square jungle!
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RRC · 11-30-2012, 02:31 PM

Posted via Mobile DeviceI'm in on page 2........just a little late

I used to be a square guy. This is my old ride.
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11-30-2012, 12:25 PM	#2
nt30 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 75	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Definitely subscribing to this one. Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy nice start.. wish i could find a cheap body need those eblems for my jimmy __________________ Edited by staff

11-30-2012, 12:32 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy I am new to the Square body side, i am looking for all of the advice i can get ! So if you have any tips feel free to share ! I am planning on using the early front clip on this and my thoughts are to modify the early hood on the windshield side so i can still run the cowl panel , has anyone done this ? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-30-2012, 08:54 PM	#6
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Take a close look at the "long hood" on the 73-80's again...I think it's slicker without cowl...jmo.....were watchin....By the way...fixin to put the 6.0 and 4l80 on the parts board!!!....jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791 Last edited by jtp67-72; 11-30-2012 at 09:00 PM.

11-06-2013, 10:04 PM	#7
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Square peg is standing tall Mike.. Congrats to you and the wife on it. You guys nailed it!

11-30-2012, 12:53 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy thank you man, i am going to use the 4x4 frame as a base to work off of and yes i will use an aftermarket crossmember , just not sure on which one just yet ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-30-2012, 12:56 PM	#9
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy I'm in, DEFINITELY early nose!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

11-30-2012, 01:18 PM	#10
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy i checked Nate's site but couldnt find any 4 wheel to 2 wheeldrive dropmember/bodydrop conversionkit (yet) but like i said before it shouldnt be too hard to build sumting that bolts to the frame on wish the stock dropmember can bolt ontoo i seen some people use a f@rd crown vic frontsuspensionsetup the same way as a dropmember it allso has the rack and pinion in it and is eazy to adapt i think it would be cheapest overall is to get a 1999 up half ton truck/suburb/blazer donor for the LQ4 engine and trans and maibe even the rearaxle (diskbrakes and abs sensors allready mounted on those from wat i found)not sure if the width will work on the blazer then again it might just take rims with a different ET to solve that if you can get the 99 up front spindles with the abs sensors to fit the a arms fitting the dropmember (im sure nathan can weld in a different kind of cup on his tubulair a arms if you need another type of balljoint to make that happen) you might even be able to put the complete anti lock brakesystem from the donor in the blazer good thing about using a donor is you can drive it to be sure everything important is running as it should from wat i read the interiours out of those newer trucks arent mush but maibe you can stil use the leather seats out of them im not sure wat will fit and wat wouldnt you have the luxury of selling cars like those and can drive them up a lift and take a tapemeasure to them to find out and prolly get a good price for a donor as whell __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 11-30-2012 at 01:25 PM.

11-30-2012, 01:21 PM	#11
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11-30-2012, 06:43 PM	#15
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Looking foward to watching the progress on this one. I have been wanting a 2 wheel drive blazer for a while, this sure aint going to help! __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

11-30-2012, 01:22 PM	#16
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Tell her not to go with orange and white, and if she does you better get good insurance 'cause I'm coming to steal it!!! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-30-2012, 01:46 PM	#18
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy This is going to get out of hand quick! I just read the news and I'm way down here on page 2 already!! Congrats on the Jimmy for Wifey!!! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-30-2012, 01:48 PM	#19
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy We'd like to hear from Sarah once in a while too man. Who's really making all these tasteful choices for the Losh builds??? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-30-2012, 02:02 PM	#23
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy I am in. This thread will probably have 5 pages by the end of the day. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

11-30-2012, 02:22 PM	#24
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11-30-2012, 02:31 PM	#25
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Posted via Mobile DeviceI'm in on page 2........just a little late I used to be a square guy. This is my old ride. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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