Re: Project '86
 

Looks very functional ......

Ratty 46

Re: Project '86
 

Some times you lose fuction to achieve ultimate form.

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Oh ...... I wasn't being a wise guy ..... I thought the set up really looked functional as to the set up he was running. Thumbs up baby .... I wish I had the nads to cut mine up that way. Possibly you didn't catch my sincere tone.

KuDos to DV8Customs for the whole outside build. I've been impressed so far.

Ratty 46

Re: Project '86
 

I went back and I was looking at the ft end are you going to run shocks on the ft? Your work is absolutely incredible.

Re: Project '86
 

Thanks and yes I will be running shocks. Most likely in the stock location.

Re: Project '86
 

Great build man! Can you tell us why you lowered the front section of the frame more than 2" if in fact you only did a 2" Z?

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Not really... I initially moved the front fram horns down 2" just like the Z but that made the core support way to high. What I ended up doing was bolting the fenders to the cab and core support and got everything aligned. Then I tacked the front frame horns in place. I think they ended up being about an inch lower for some reason. Not sure why, but it works.

Re: Project '86
 

Strange....

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X2....It defetnely looks more than a 3" front horn drop to me...Are you sure you didnt drop the cab mount just a tad and had to drop the front horns to compensate???;)

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Cab mounts were still riveted on when I did the Z and frame horns. Even after I redid the frame for the BD I put the cab mounts back in the stock location. I don't know why they are different but I do know it works:metal:

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Thats weird, maybe the front crossmember had something to do with it. Bad ass truck anyhow.:ito:

Re: Project '86
 

Finally got a chance to do a little work again. Got the transmission cross member in. Still need to fab some motor mounts and then I can put the actual transmission mount on the cross member.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01197.jpg

Then I notched my front cross member a bit so my bags wouldn't rub.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01201.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01199.jpg

I found someone to swap my drop spindles with so next week I will be going back to stock spindles. This will help me with lift and give me back some camber which I need.(Spindles are off and front wheels are just leaned against arms)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01202.jpg

Re: Project '86
 

Plumbing looks clean. Is the bed notched to fit over the tube that runs over the frame? I like that touch since the bed will cover it up.

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The bed is high enough to clear all the plumbing.

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Started the 2-1/4" chop today. Using all stock glass except the windshield.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01221.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01220.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01222.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...m/DSC01223.jpg

Re: Project '86
 

Oh ....... say it ain't soooooo ..... I loved that truck stock hight with all the other mods.

I'm sure it'll come out as well as the other mods you've made.

Keep us posted.

Ratty 46

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It's not coming down much so it will be barely be noticeable.

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Alright ..... I'll hold off on my opinion ... till you've re-attached the top.

Ratty 46

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whoa...










i'm speechless right now.

Re: Project '86
 

right on dude!! i was just lookin for a thread that has a chop to step by step so i can do one! it will look sweet as hell!

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Just when I thought your truck couldnt get any better........











IT DOES!

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Thanks guys, hope to get a lot more knocked out next weekend. Daylight savings ruins any chance of progress through the week.

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i hear ya man, it sucks, it gets dark here around 5 anymore!

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I think it must be your mission to make everyone's truck look bad.:smoke:
J/K.

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My first reaction was. He is cant do this. How many inches? Looks like 3 or 4 inch chop.
Will theside and rear glass fit back in with out mods?
And hey who the H_ _ _ am I right. Keep up the awesome work. With your wizardry, I will stick my foot in my mouth soon enough.:chop: