Some beguining help people?!

[wicked_sky_gazer]

Im starting my build on my '81 chevy, and i am semi set on what i want it to look like im thinkin 2 toned 2in down from bedrail and front fender top line with satin black, lower and a light metalic denim silver upper no gloss, and dark orange stripe to split the two im wanting to have my rims as the factory rallys only with a twist black rings and hubs with silver rims, no crome acceptable, shaved tailgate and 3in upper post side mirrors, roll pan back and smooth black bumper similar to a mid 50's belair, im planning on baggin it with out notching it though, as the desire to set the frame on the ground is not there. im hoping to hit an aggressive stance similar to what i have now with a slightly smoother ride. anyone have any ideas on improving my thoughts, or producing a concept sketch of this as my artistic talent is seriously lacking.

This is what im starting with.

[j.files]

Good luck bagging your truck without a notch. On these square bodies an 8 inch drop in the rear will set the frame rails on the rear end. If you look at my truck it has eight inches of drop in the rear with a 4 inch notch. THe front is bagged. I really think if you are not going to notch the rear of the truck to not waste any money on bagging it and use that money on other areas of the truck to get it finished.

[wicked_sky_gazer]

Originally Posted by j.files

Good luck bagging your truck without a notch. On these square bodies an 8 inch drop in the rear will set the frame rails on the rear end. If you look at my truck it has eight inches of drop in the rear with a 4 inch notch. THe front is bagged. I really think if you are not going to notch the rear of the truck to not waste any money on bagging it and use that money on other areas of the truck to get it finished.

SINCE THIS POST I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND ON THE NOTCH IDEA I AM GOING TO END UP NOTCHING AFTER ALL, AND I AM INTRESTED IN THAT 2LINK AND WHEELS YOU HAVE

[imnezrider]

Don't be too hard on me...don't have the talent or high dollar program. :-)

[j.files]

Here is some pics of a 4 link setup you can do. I know you are not planning on doing this big of a notch on your truck but the 4 link setup will still work out great with a small notch. You can also do your bag and shock mounts like these.

[wicked_sky_gazer]

Originally Posted by imnezrider

Don't be too hard on me...don't have the talent or high dollar program. :-)

HEY MAN NO PROBLEM GIVES ME A BETTER IDEA THEN I HAD BEFORE CAN YOU ATTEMPT THE WHEELS?

[wicked_sky_gazer]

Originally Posted by j.files

Here is some pics of a 4 link setup you can do. I know you are not planning on doing this big of a notch on your truck but the 4 link setup will still work out great with a small notch. You can also do your bag and shock mounts like these.

ok. see the cross member right off the back of the cab i am relocating that a lil further back, probably about half way from where it is to where your upper links are mounted, and putting a drive shaft loop for clearance and rigidity, can i mount the uppers that far back or is that too far?

[j.files]

Originally Posted by wicked_sky_gazer

ok. see the cross member right off the back of the cab i am relocating that a lil further back, probably about half way from where it is to where your upper links are mounted, and putting a drive shaft loop for clearance and rigidity, can i mount the uppers that far back or is that too far?

What are you refering to when you say mount the uppers that far back. Also this is not my frame it is just a pic of a 4 link setup I had and thought I would share.

[wicked_sky_gazer]

Originally Posted by j.files

What are you refering to when you say mount the uppers that far back. Also this is not my frame it is just a pic of a 4 link setup I had and thought I would share.

sorry i mean the cross piece that the two inner angled tubes connect to, could that be located closser the the foreward side of the front leaf spring mount without causing any binds as thats about where the new cross member im putting in will be located

[wicked_sky_gazer]

Ok Jerremy i have been lookin at some other pics on the net and now that i stop and think about it i think with my knoledge and abilities of fab work and geometry. i'm gonna take a stab at it a rough cad sketch would be helpfull if you wouldn't mind throwing one togeather I checked this past wekend and i have the materials to do it and the tooling also, i'm gonna give it a shot and see how it goes. i'll keep ya posted.