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Johngear67 · 09-22-2002, 06:31 PM

hi all, i am going to build this truck of mine into a drag(some street) truck and want to build to take me into the 10s safely.
anything right now is an option on how to build it but to start i have a 81 camaro front clip and want to use it as the base of my project.
of course money is limited but i do have very good welding skills and wish to complete most if not all of it myself
what i am asking for from anyone out there is help with the build eg. pics, ideas, tips,and sizes of tubing pipe or rectangular.
but most of all , how to lose as much weight as i can but still pass a road check if you know what i mean
so come on guys, is there people that can get me started?
thanks

nate68 · 09-22-2002, 08:36 PM

go with the most cubic inches that you can afford!!!
as for weight, fiberglass. you can buy a whole fiberglass bed from US body source (i think)
four link in the rear, they have bolt in mustang II style crossmembers for our trucks now.

Crank · 09-22-2002, 08:51 PM

Johngear67, my advice is to build it right the first time, therefore you will save time, money, and most importantly Frustration. Go big or go home. Also, good luck.
BTW Nate68, could you give a link or an address or something of who has that mustang II crossmember? Pleeze

!?!?!
Brandon.

nate68 · 09-22-2002, 08:58 PM

i cant remember the name of the place off the top of my head but there are ads in Custom Classic Trucks magazine (i think in the back where all the ads are) they even make them for 73-up. of course if they fit our trucks then they'll fit 73-up 'cause the bolts lineup (except for one on each side) anyone who has done a 5 lug conversion this way knows.
anyway, i'll look up the name of the company later tonight and post their url and phone # etc.

Crank · 09-22-2002, 09:10 PM

Nate68, thanks for the help. I've been wondering if there was a kit for it, never found one. I don't ever get Custom Classic Trucks, I only get Truckin' and whatever else I see that has some of our era trucks in it. Thanks though.
Brandon

70 Jimmy · 09-22-2002, 09:13 PM

Fatman Fabrications http://www.hotrodssuperstore.com/sup...re/fatman.html They can make a mustang II "style" (Beefier than stock) crossmember for about $300-$450 I think. Just checked their website, you may have to call them, our trucks aren't listed anymore.

chevy2racr · 09-22-2002, 09:15 PM

not nessicerily HUDGE, we (family) run a 72 Nova doorslammer that was back halfed(tubbed) 4 link, 9"m power glide, glass front pieces only, (steel doors, and all...)and a 427 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY :-) the car weighs in at about 2900# wiht no driver, runs 6.16 1/8th and its almost topped in the 1/4 but runs 9.78 @ 134
427 is a big small block, but its no 600 CI big block... but look what it'll do!! also, thats with ONE carb and it is Naturally asperated!(no blower, no turbo, no nitrous!)
Bryce

Johngear67 · 09-22-2002, 09:39 PM

all help is great and if anyone knows of some web sites that break down the build, this would also help me
i found a few but you know the old saying,,, more is better (in this case)

09-22-2002, 06:31 PM	#1
Johngear67 The Mighty Blue Bottle Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada Sk Posts: 134	pro street build hi all, i am going to build this truck of mine into a drag(some street) truck and want to build to take me into the 10s safely. anything right now is an option on how to build it but to start i have a 81 camaro front clip and want to use it as the base of my project. of course money is limited but i do have very good welding skills and wish to complete most if not all of it myself what i am asking for from anyone out there is help with the build eg. pics, ideas, tips,and sizes of tubing pipe or rectangular. but most of all , how to lose as much weight as i can but still pass a road check if you know what i mean so come on guys, is there people that can get me started? thanks __________________ 1967 Chevy C 10 Custom 350 780 cfm 467 lift 278 dur ported&pollished 2400 stall 350TH B&M shifter 175 shot of nitrious

09-22-2002, 08:36 PM	#2
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	go with the most cubic inches that you can afford!!! as for weight, fiberglass. you can buy a whole fiberglass bed from US body source (i think) four link in the rear, they have bolt in mustang II style crossmembers for our trucks now. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-22-2002, 08:58 PM	#4
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i cant remember the name of the place off the top of my head but there are ads in Custom Classic Trucks magazine (i think in the back where all the ads are) they even make them for 73-up. of course if they fit our trucks then they'll fit 73-up 'cause the bolts lineup (except for one on each side) anyone who has done a 5 lug conversion this way knows. anyway, i'll look up the name of the company later tonight and post their url and phone # etc. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-22-2002, 09:13 PM	#6
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Fatman Fabrications http://www.hotrodssuperstore.com/sup...re/fatman.html They can make a mustang II "style" (Beefier than stock) crossmember for about $300-$450 I think. Just checked their website, you may have to call them, our trucks aren't listed anymore. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious" Last edited by 70 Jimmy; 09-22-2002 at 09:16 PM.

09-22-2002, 09:15 PM	#7
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	not nessicerily HUDGE, we (family) run a 72 Nova doorslammer that was back halfed(tubbed) 4 link, 9"m power glide, glass front pieces only, (steel doors, and all...)and a 427 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY :-) the car weighs in at about 2900# wiht no driver, runs 6.16 1/8th and its almost topped in the 1/4 but runs 9.78 @ 134 427 is a big small block, but its no 600 CI big block... but look what it'll do!! also, thats with ONE carb and it is Naturally asperated!(no blower, no turbo, no nitrous!) Bryce __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

09-22-2002, 08:51 PM	#3
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Johngear67, my advice is to build it right the first time, therefore you will save time, money, and most importantly Frustration. Go big or go home. Also, good luck. BTW Nate68, could you give a link or an address or something of who has that mustang II crossmember? Pleeze !?!?! Brandon.

09-22-2002, 09:10 PM	#5
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Nate68, thanks for the help. I've been wondering if there was a kit for it, never found one. I don't ever get Custom Classic Trucks, I only get Truckin' and whatever else I see that has some of our era trucks in it. Thanks though. Brandon

09-22-2002, 09:39 PM	#8
Johngear67 The Mighty Blue Bottle Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada Sk Posts: 134	all help is great and if anyone knows of some web sites that break down the build, this would also help me i found a few but you know the old saying,,, more is better (in this case) __________________ 1967 Chevy C 10 Custom 350 780 cfm 467 lift 278 dur ported&pollished 2400 stall 350TH B&M shifter 175 shot of nitrious



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