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PrerunnerRob · 02-24-2007, 11:46 PM

Just finally decided that I can't afford the Porterbuilt crossmember, so I built my own version of what he is doing. I'll post more pictures later as it progresses, but it wans't very hard. Alot of time doing layout, trial and error, and fitment, but it will be worth it in the end!

Oh yeah, it is laying rocker!

*zeitlerusmc* · 02-25-2007, 12:36 AM

Sick Doggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slammed66 · 02-25-2007, 01:10 PM

Pics of your crossmember please.

PrerunnerRob · 02-26-2007, 03:42 AM

Here are some crappy camera phone pictures, ut you get the basic idea. It is nowhere near finished, lots of bracing, gussetting, and welding to do. Just mocked up to make sure everything clears.

Also just picked up a new bench seat today, and decided to make a new cover for it after pricing out how much they are, and how I didnt like the materials they use for covers. Just a test fit to make sure all of my measurements were close.

More flake then a bass boat!

gostranger · 02-26-2007, 07:06 AM

awesome flakes on the seat and nice job on the truck keep up the good work !!!!

**ChiefRocka** · 02-26-2007, 10:26 AM

I like the VW fuel filter you got go'n there !!

Look'n good man....I probably should built one for my self...now that the engine is out....

Just finished the 'Painless' kit on a customers 68 Nova...now it's back to the engine on the Chief

John

PrerunnerRob · 02-26-2007, 11:31 AM

John, I have all of the dimensions written down somewhere if you want them, just let me know!

Slammed66 · 02-26-2007, 08:54 PM

Way cool man

whats your plan for steering now , Im asuming a rack.

ElkyRacer · 02-26-2007, 09:57 PM

That x-member looks good. Get some more detailed pictures for us! Id be interested in seeing what it looks like from the front!

Kyle

PrerunnerRob · 02-27-2007, 11:51 AM

Took some better pictures with my digital camera of the cross member

I also removed the e-brake crossmember yesterday to get it to lay down all the way

I cheated a little here, the back is aired up, but I wanted to see what it looks like with the bumper down all the way

PrerunnerRob · 02-27-2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Way cool man

whats your plan for steering now , Im asuming a rack.

Yep, I am going to use a mustang 2 rack.

Longstep70 · 02-27-2007, 01:37 PM

Wow, that's pretty low. i think i could get a credit card under the edge of that bumper, you might wanna get on that.........LOL
Looks great so far. Are you planning on keeping the stock A -arms once you have the X memeber complete?

-Andy

PrerunnerRob · 02-27-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longstep70

Wow, that's pretty low. i think i could get a credit card under the edge of that bumper, you might wanna get on that.........LOL
Looks great so far. Are you planning on keeping the stock A -arms once you have the X memeber complete?

-Andy

Yep, this is being done on a very cheap buget, I can't afford nice stuff like tubular a-arms. I had to clearance a few items for the A-arms to clear, but nothing structural has been compromised.

jlaird · 02-27-2007, 07:17 PM

Nice!!! What size tubing is the main part of the crossmember?

67Fleet · 02-27-2007, 09:00 PM

Looking good. Have you test-fit the motor? Any clearance issues with that and the oil pan?

XXL · 02-27-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longstep70

i think i could get a credit card under the edge of that bumper,

I'll bet PrerunnerRob wouldn't mind if you gave that a try... preferrably with a card that has a really high credit line.

layinrocker65 · 02-28-2007, 12:20 AM

will the frint of your bed lay onthe ground like that? Im layin rocker but the front of my bed doesnt hit the ground.

L0WRIDE · 04-27-2007, 05:30 AM

got any progress pics????

slammed1966chevy · 04-28-2007, 12:01 PM

Yeah you got any progress pics ?

02-24-2007, 11:46 PM	#1
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Progress! Just finally decided that I can't afford the Porterbuilt crossmember, so I built my own version of what he is doing. I'll post more pictures later as it progresses, but it wans't very hard. Alot of time doing layout, trial and error, and fitment, but it will be worth it in the end! Oh yeah, it is laying rocker! Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 02-24-2007 at 11:47 PM.

02-25-2007, 12:36 AM	#2
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Progress! Sick Doggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-25-2007, 01:10 PM	#3
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Progress! Pics of your crossmember please. __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

02-26-2007, 03:42 AM	#4
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Progress! Here are some crappy camera phone pictures, ut you get the basic idea. It is nowhere near finished, lots of bracing, gussetting, and welding to do. Just mocked up to make sure everything clears. Also just picked up a new bench seat today, and decided to make a new cover for it after pricing out how much they are, and how I didnt like the materials they use for covers. Just a test fit to make sure all of my measurements were close. More flake then a bass boat!

02-26-2007, 07:06 AM	#5
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Progress! awesome flakes on the seat and nice job on the truck keep up the good work !!!!

02-26-2007, 10:26 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Progress! I like the VW fuel filter you got go'n there !! Look'n good man....I probably should built one for my self...now that the engine is out.... Just finished the 'Painless' kit on a customers 68 Nova...now it's back to the engine on the Chief John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-26-2007, 11:31 AM	#7
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Progress! John, I have all of the dimensions written down somewhere if you want them, just let me know!

02-26-2007, 08:54 PM	#8
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Progress! Way cool man whats your plan for steering now , Im asuming a rack. __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

02-26-2007, 09:57 PM	#9
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: Progress! That x-member looks good. Get some more detailed pictures for us! Id be interested in seeing what it looks like from the front! Kyle

02-27-2007, 11:51 AM	#10
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Progress! Took some better pictures with my digital camera of the cross member I also removed the e-brake crossmember yesterday to get it to lay down all the way I cheated a little here, the back is aired up, but I wanted to see what it looks like with the bumper down all the way

02-27-2007, 01:37 PM	#12
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Progress! Wow, that's pretty low. i think i could get a credit card under the edge of that bumper, you might wanna get on that.........LOL Looks great so far. Are you planning on keeping the stock A -arms once you have the X memeber complete? -Andy

02-27-2007, 07:17 PM	#14
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Progress! Nice!!! What size tubing is the main part of the crossmember?

02-27-2007, 09:00 PM	#15
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Progress! Looking good. Have you test-fit the motor? Any clearance issues with that and the oil pan? __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

02-28-2007, 12:20 AM	#17
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: Progress! will the frint of your bed lay onthe ground like that? Im layin rocker but the front of my bed doesnt hit the ground.

04-27-2007, 05:30 AM	#18
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Progress! got any progress pics???? __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984 Last edited by L0WRIDE; 04-27-2007 at 05:31 AM.



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04-28-2007, 12:01 PM	#19
slammed1966chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bentonville / Arkansas Posts: 226	Re: Progress! Yeah you got any progress pics ?

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