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**kev2809** · 10-27-2009, 10:08 PM

i really dont wanna tackle this myself since i dont think im good enough at welding for something like this. so...whats an average price range for someone to install a monster notch in my 67 suburban? i think im gonna call a shop down the street for a quote and want to know what a fair price is for something like this. thanks!

texastrendz · 10-27-2009, 10:17 PM

body on/off, floor cut or not, how big of notch, does it need a bridge, single/double. lots of factors.

OARNGESI · 10-28-2009, 05:15 AM

I was quoted 500 from a guy locally

**kev2809** · 10-28-2009, 06:16 AM

its a suburban so the body stays on. I want to get the monster notch from suicidedoors. floor cut. no bridge, im using bag on trailing arms. a basic monster notch, nothing fancy, cheapest safest route.

thanks for the response

SCOTI · 10-28-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

its a suburban so the body stays on. I want to get the monster notch from suicidedoors. floor cut. no bridge, im using bag on trailing arms. a basic monster notch, nothing fancy, cheapest safest route.

thanks for the response

Might as well tie the two notches together even though you're planning to keep the bags in the OE location.... just in case you change your mind later.

**N2TRUX** · 10-28-2009, 12:03 PM

Doesn't Porterbuilt offer a bolt in?

**kev2809** · 10-28-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Might as well tie the two notches together even though you're planning to keep the bags in the OE location.... just in case you change your mind later.

i thought about that. could they just fab up some bars across or would i have to buy the bridge kit instead of regular notch?

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Doesn't Porterbuilt offer a bolt in?

yes, i talked with them about a month ago. i think its close to 550 shipped. if it comes out cheaper than paying someone to weld one in then i may go that route. i just wish it was cheaper or i would have got it a long time ago.

**kev2809** · 11-04-2009, 09:01 PM

got a quote today..he said if i bring him the notch, cut out the floor my self. its gonna be around 5-600. also said 150 to weld the 8.5 cups in my lca's. what you guys think?

smashingchuck · 11-04-2009, 09:53 PM

I think I need to open a shop.

RunninLo · 11-04-2009, 10:05 PM

$500..... dang I used to do them all day long for $150 plus the $89 8 pc notch from Alter Images. That includes pulling the box and cutting the hole. Another $50 to run two tubes from notch to notch. Guess I should have charged more I might not have gotten a better paying job when I bought my house.
Josh

**kev2809** · 11-04-2009, 10:31 PM

lol hey hey, no need to go up...im sure that shop is overpriced...I hope lol. so im guessing that's too high...I think I would rather spend the 5 something on pb bolt in step notch. at least this way I can say I did it my self, and its still cheaper. I guess I can call around...that's really the only shop without taking my truck to houston

ShowSS12 · 11-04-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

got a quote today..he said if i bring him the notch, cut out the floor my self. its gonna be around 5-600. also said 150 to weld the 8.5 cups in my lca's. what you guys think?

Not bad, but I might be able to do better.......

texastrendz · 11-04-2009, 10:45 PM

you got 220 at your house?

**kev2809** · 11-04-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

you got 220 at your house?

yes, i think so lol. my compressor is is a 60 gallon 15 amp, 230 voltage (i just read it off the label on the compressor lol)

texastrendz · 11-05-2009, 12:33 AM

i have welded a handful of notches in on trucks. i think with the body on it is going to be a bitcn. have you got a notch yet? sd, porter, or kp. i ordered mine from porterbuilt on thursday last. might want to get a price from him. i would say i could do it for ya. just buy the wire and some money for 75/25. the only thing that scares me is the body on and no lift.

**kev2809** · 11-05-2009, 02:38 PM

I haven't got a notch yet...was thinking suicide doors though. haven't really compared the other companies. I wish I had a lift lol. I been doing everything in the grass right behind the house, it gets anoying but its coming along

nastyc10 · 11-05-2009, 03:26 PM

I got my notch from kp components and set it up myself with c-clamps then had a buddy of mine come by and weld it all together. Took him a couple of hours and a case of beer. We also put in some 2x2 sqaure tubing in between to tie them together. It came out real nice.
If you know someone that welds good I would ask for their help first and set it up yourself.

**kev2809** · 11-05-2009, 06:27 PM

I was thinking I could do that. whoever does it I want them to do the least work possible. so whatever I can do myself I will. like cut out the floor, clamp on the notch, and even clean up the frame to weld. that way they can come and weld it on and not have to do it all day, good idea. how much was the kp notch?

*project 67 sub* · 11-05-2009, 09:34 PM

here you go, i have it installed in my burb to
http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?p...3&cat=7&page=1

**kev2809** · 11-05-2009, 10:32 PM

thanks for the link...well i looked up that one and its 189, the sd one is 139, i will prob go with sd since the rest of my stuff is from them. unless whoever does the notch can build a good one cheaper

texastrendz · 11-05-2009, 11:16 PM

i got mine today from porterbuilt street rods, trust me when i say this, buy it from him. that damn thing is so nice i was scared to weld it together. it was already tacked together and assembled to sit in plain with the rails. pm him and get a quote. he custom built mine to my dimensions and tacked it together for a slide over the rails fit. props to pb man.

**kev2809** · 11-05-2009, 11:43 PM

ok...ill pm now too see how much his is. thats cool he tacked it in too...

PBFAB.COM · 11-06-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

i got mine today from porterbuilt street rods, trust me when i say this, buy it from him. that damn thing is so nice i was scared to weld it together. it was already tacked together and assembled to sit in plain with the rails. pm him and get a quote. he custom built mine to my dimensions and tacked it together for a slide over the rails fit. props to pb man.

Thanks for the props.

How about some pics?

PBFAB.COM · 11-06-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

ok...ill pm now too see how much his is. thats cool he tacked it in too...

Let me know how large of a tire you will be running, and if you want it to be built to lay frame.

This is how the "unwelded" version comes:

**kev2809** · 11-06-2009, 12:15 AM

pm sent nate

10-27-2009, 10:08 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Looking for a quote on step notch installation i really dont wanna tackle this myself since i dont think im good enough at welding for something like this. so...whats an average price range for someone to install a monster notch in my 67 suburban? i think im gonna call a shop down the street for a quote and want to know what a fair price is for something like this. thanks! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-27-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation body on/off, floor cut or not, how big of notch, does it need a bridge, single/double. lots of factors.

10-28-2009, 05:15 AM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation I was quoted 500 from a guy locally __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-28-2009, 06:16 AM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation its a suburban so the body stays on. I want to get the monster notch from suicidedoors. floor cut. no bridge, im using bag on trailing arms. a basic monster notch, nothing fancy, cheapest safest route. thanks for the response __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-28-2009, 12:03 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation Doesn't Porterbuilt offer a bolt in? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#8
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation got a quote today..he said if i bring him the notch, cut out the floor my self. its gonna be around 5-600. also said 150 to weld the 8.5 cups in my lca's. what you guys think? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-04-2009, 09:53 PM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation I think I need to open a shop. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

11-04-2009, 10:05 PM	#10
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation $500..... dang I used to do them all day long for $150 plus the $89 8 pc notch from Alter Images. That includes pulling the box and cutting the hole. Another $50 to run two tubes from notch to notch. Guess I should have charged more I might not have gotten a better paying job when I bought my house. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

11-04-2009, 10:31 PM	#11
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation lol hey hey, no need to go up...im sure that shop is overpriced...I hope lol. so im guessing that's too high...I think I would rather spend the 5 something on pb bolt in step notch. at least this way I can say I did it my self, and its still cheaper. I guess I can call around...that's really the only shop without taking my truck to houston __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-04-2009, 10:45 PM	#13
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation you got 220 at your house?

11-05-2009, 12:33 AM	#15
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation i have welded a handful of notches in on trucks. i think with the body on it is going to be a bitcn. have you got a notch yet? sd, porter, or kp. i ordered mine from porterbuilt on thursday last. might want to get a price from him. i would say i could do it for ya. just buy the wire and some money for 75/25. the only thing that scares me is the body on and no lift.

11-05-2009, 02:38 PM	#16
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation I haven't got a notch yet...was thinking suicide doors though. haven't really compared the other companies. I wish I had a lift lol. I been doing everything in the grass right behind the house, it gets anoying but its coming along __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-05-2009, 03:26 PM	#17
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation I got my notch from kp components and set it up myself with c-clamps then had a buddy of mine come by and weld it all together. Took him a couple of hours and a case of beer. We also put in some 2x2 sqaure tubing in between to tie them together. It came out real nice. If you know someone that welds good I would ask for their help first and set it up yourself.

11-05-2009, 06:27 PM	#18
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation I was thinking I could do that. whoever does it I want them to do the least work possible. so whatever I can do myself I will. like cut out the floor, clamp on the notch, and even clean up the frame to weld. that way they can come and weld it on and not have to do it all day, good idea. how much was the kp notch? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-05-2009, 09:34 PM	#19
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation here you go, i have it installed in my burb to http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?p...3&cat=7&page=1



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11-05-2009, 10:32 PM	#20
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation thanks for the link...well i looked up that one and its 189, the sd one is 139, i will prob go with sd since the rest of my stuff is from them. unless whoever does the notch can build a good one cheaper __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-05-2009, 11:16 PM	#21
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation i got mine today from porterbuilt street rods, trust me when i say this, buy it from him. that damn thing is so nice i was scared to weld it together. it was already tacked together and assembled to sit in plain with the rails. pm him and get a quote. he custom built mine to my dimensions and tacked it together for a slide over the rails fit. props to pb man.

11-05-2009, 11:43 PM	#22
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation ok...ill pm now too see how much his is. thats cool he tacked it in too... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-06-2009, 12:15 AM	#25
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,144	Re: Looking for a quote on step notch installation pm sent nate __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

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