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broey · 02-18-2011, 07:26 PM

Hey guys. I lurked the forum for about a year getting ideas for my truck. Now thats its done I figured I would share the build. All the fab work was done by my friends shop.

here is the truck done

Here is what it looked like when I got it from Dino.

Tons of fab work has been done to the truck. My favorite part of the truck is the rear end. Every piece was hand made by Willy(my friend with shop) from the c-notch to the four link. He also pancaked both fuel tanks 3 inches and made new mounting straps so they could remain with the truck keeping both my fuel doors functional. The 7 gallon air tank was added to the spare tire location and a custom mounting plate was made for the air manifold so it could be mounted inside the frame but still be easily accessed. He also made a really slick transmission crossmember that has a rounded edged to keep it smooth incase it catches something in the road.

notch

bed cut out

bed being filled in

bracing for rear bag mounts

fuel tanks, 4 link, supports and manifold.

clearance when frame is on ground.

broey · 02-18-2011, 07:43 PM

So, after the rear was complete the front was next!! I love how this came out as I have not seen another like it. Instead of getting a crossmember or z'ing the frame, Willy opted to rebuild the existing crossmember.

The original crossmember was narrowed 2 inches. The upper control arm mounts were removed and the large holes you see in the picture were then plated. Very strong. then the whole crossmember was moved forward 1 inch and raised 3 inches and welded to the frame. To match the 2 inches narrowed for the upper arms, custom mounting plates were made to connect the arms directly to the frame. The frame was also boxed in this area to keep it strong.

When I bought the truck from Dino the front end had drop spindles and tubular control arms already (score!!) So Willy was able to fab a shock tower that ran through the center on the arms leaving me with fullsize shocks! It rides so smooth.

Also a mustang rack was added and the drop spindles had to be modified to accept it at such a low stance. You can also see the bag plates he made in the last picture. They look really good with the bags mounted.
So with the crossmember done, the engine was moved forward 2 inches and raised 1 inch to clear the firewall and keep a nice gap between the crossmember and oil pan. That also helped raise the transmission pan high enough to be off the ground for the stock floor body drop. only one small tunnel was needed under the bench seat for the drive shaft.

The driveshaft did have to be stretched 2 inches though.
So now with the front done, an inch and a half was taken off the bottom of the frame, and the frame was boxed to give it the "body dropped" look.

I love my new truck and I am so happy with how it turned out. I hope you guys enjoy!

broey · 02-18-2011, 07:51 PM

YouTube - Air Bagged 1985 Chevy C10 Truck...

lilpoindexter · 02-18-2011, 09:12 PM

NO WAY...I actually have that you tube vid saved as one of my favorites!

broey · 02-18-2011, 09:13 PM

awesome! ha, they did that video on an iphone like maybe 30 minutes after the truck was finally done.

mooseknuckles · 02-18-2011, 09:50 PM

awesome build!...cool truck.

bigblock73 · 02-18-2011, 10:14 PM

Very cool truck and build, I like it.

broey · 02-18-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

awesome build!...cool truck.

thanks!

broey · 02-18-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Very cool truck and build, I like it.

thanks dude!

muthstryker · 02-18-2011, 10:48 PM

Such a cool truck. Now I really want to bag mine sooner.. lol..

SBTork · 02-18-2011, 10:57 PM

sick, just plain sick.

Pop's C-10 · 02-18-2011, 11:01 PM

i love how u did tha bed floor

JNJchev77 · 02-18-2011, 11:05 PM

Saw this on you tube a month or so ago, great truck, great ideas!

justpball · 02-18-2011, 11:10 PM

Very nice bro! Love it going down the road that low...

broey · 02-19-2011, 12:48 AM

Lucky for me in Phoenix all the roads are pretty smooth and I can get away with driving that low quite a bit. Its got a bit of negative camber that low though so I only drive like that in traffic when it's going slow.

West Texas Z · 02-19-2011, 01:05 AM

WOW. This made me want to bag my truck now. lol I like how you used alot of the same factory parts to give it a original look. (like the bed floor)

broey · 02-19-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

WOW. This made me want to bag my truck now. lol I like how you used alot of the same factory parts to give it a original look. (like the bed floor)

Thanks, thats sort of what I set out to do with the truck, well as much as possible anyway.

Tow Me · 02-19-2011, 02:55 AM

Looks good man! Makes me want to drive my truck... but its rainy.

muthstryker · 02-19-2011, 04:09 AM

Are you wheels 22s? I cant tell..

73gmc454 · 02-19-2011, 08:09 AM

Clean cool ride I like it !

Dinos63 · 02-19-2011, 10:10 AM

duude nice to see ya post up the thread!!you and willie have done a killer job on this truck, any pics of how willie section the gas tanks???

broey · 02-19-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muthstryker

Are you wheels 22s? I cant tell..

yeah those are 22 inch AR wheels. 10 inch wide too!!

broey · 02-19-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

duude nice to see ya post up the thread!!you and willie have done a killer job on this truck, any pics of how willie section the gas tanks???

No photos of the tank being pancaked, but he took 3 inches horizontally from the tank. After doing that only one corner doesn't line up so he took a wedge out of the corner about 3 inchs long and 1/2 inch wide to match everything up. The sending unit was also shortened to match the pancake.

squaredaway · 02-19-2011, 06:52 PM

Nice truck and nice work!

Chlsnk · 02-19-2011, 06:52 PM

Awesome build!

02-18-2011, 07:26 PM	#1
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	my 84 swb by wcdfab Hey guys. I lurked the forum for about a year getting ideas for my truck. Now thats its done I figured I would share the build. All the fab work was done by my friends shop. here is the truck done Here is what it looked like when I got it from Dino. Tons of fab work has been done to the truck. My favorite part of the truck is the rear end. Every piece was hand made by Willy(my friend with shop) from the c-notch to the four link. He also pancaked both fuel tanks 3 inches and made new mounting straps so they could remain with the truck keeping both my fuel doors functional. The 7 gallon air tank was added to the spare tire location and a custom mounting plate was made for the air manifold so it could be mounted inside the frame but still be easily accessed. He also made a really slick transmission crossmember that has a rounded edged to keep it smooth incase it catches something in the road. notch bed cut out bed being filled in bracing for rear bag mounts fuel tanks, 4 link, supports and manifold. clearance when frame is on ground. Last edited by broey; 02-18-2011 at 10:01 PM.

02-18-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab So, after the rear was complete the front was next!! I love how this came out as I have not seen another like it. Instead of getting a crossmember or z'ing the frame, Willy opted to rebuild the existing crossmember. The original crossmember was narrowed 2 inches. The upper control arm mounts were removed and the large holes you see in the picture were then plated. Very strong. then the whole crossmember was moved forward 1 inch and raised 3 inches and welded to the frame. To match the 2 inches narrowed for the upper arms, custom mounting plates were made to connect the arms directly to the frame. The frame was also boxed in this area to keep it strong. When I bought the truck from Dino the front end had drop spindles and tubular control arms already (score!!) So Willy was able to fab a shock tower that ran through the center on the arms leaving me with fullsize shocks! It rides so smooth. Also a mustang rack was added and the drop spindles had to be modified to accept it at such a low stance. You can also see the bag plates he made in the last picture. They look really good with the bags mounted. So with the crossmember done, the engine was moved forward 2 inches and raised 1 inch to clear the firewall and keep a nice gap between the crossmember and oil pan. That also helped raise the transmission pan high enough to be off the ground for the stock floor body drop. only one small tunnel was needed under the bench seat for the drive shaft. The driveshaft did have to be stretched 2 inches though. So now with the front done, an inch and a half was taken off the bottom of the frame, and the frame was boxed to give it the "body dropped" look. I love my new truck and I am so happy with how it turned out. I hope you guys enjoy! Last edited by broey; 02-24-2011 at 12:45 AM.

02-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#4
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab NO WAY...I actually have that you tube vid saved as one of my favorites!

02-18-2011, 09:13 PM	#5
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab awesome! ha, they did that video on an iphone like maybe 30 minutes after the truck was finally done. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

02-18-2011, 09:50 PM	#6
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab awesome build!...cool truck. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-18-2011, 10:14 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Very cool truck and build, I like it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-18-2011, 10:48 PM	#10
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Such a cool truck. Now I really want to bag mine sooner.. lol..

02-18-2011, 10:57 PM	#11
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab sick, just plain sick. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

02-18-2011, 11:01 PM	#12
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab i love how u did tha bed floor

02-18-2011, 11:05 PM	#13
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Saw this on you tube a month or so ago, great truck, great ideas! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

02-18-2011, 11:10 PM	#14
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Very nice bro! Love it going down the road that low... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

02-19-2011, 12:48 AM	#15
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Lucky for me in Phoenix all the roads are pretty smooth and I can get away with driving that low quite a bit. Its got a bit of negative camber that low though so I only drive like that in traffic when it's going slow. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

02-19-2011, 01:05 AM	#16
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab WOW. This made me want to bag my truck now. lol I like how you used alot of the same factory parts to give it a original look. (like the bed floor) __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

02-19-2011, 02:55 AM	#18
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Looks good man! Makes me want to drive my truck... but its rainy. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos Last edited by Tow Me; 02-19-2011 at 03:01 AM. Reason: typo

02-19-2011, 04:09 AM	#19
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Are you wheels 22s? I cant tell..



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02-19-2011, 08:09 AM	#20
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Clean cool ride I like it ! __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

02-19-2011, 10:10 AM	#21
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab duude nice to see ya post up the thread!!you and willie have done a killer job on this truck, any pics of how willie section the gas tanks??? __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-19-2011, 06:52 PM	#24
squaredaway Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Leesville, LA Posts: 157	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Nice truck and nice work! __________________ 1987 Silverado 6.0/4L80E 5/7 Drop, 20x8.5(245/45)/20x10(295/45) Coy C5s

02-19-2011, 06:52 PM	#25
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: my 84 swb by wcdfab Awesome build! __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

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