The Fuse is Lit...

[67cheby]

keep up the progress

[JimmyFloyd]

Looks great. where did you find the Suburban for $1000? I need to find one of those.

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd

Looks great. where did you find the Suburban for $1000? I need to find one of those.

No kiddin'. It came up for sale on a local radio station here in town. Guy was asking $1500 for it, he was trying to shoe horn it into his '70 el camino. He said that it would not fit and was going back to the original motor.

I did not have the 1500 but we worked out a deal that I gave him 1000 and he kept the interior. He was happy and so was I!

I am like everyone else who usually just hears about great deals like this and never finds one himself. I guess God just decided it was my turn!!

[67cheby]

Hey Pm me your address, i finally dug out this other seat belt buckle for you, thanks again

[mcbassin]

I really like the "Cherry Bomb" project! Just about everything you have done reminds me of some of the things I have done on trucks over the years. I didn't have any idea a 91 burb setup is that close. keep up the good work, I'll be watching for more ideas.

[RocketKing]

Okay, I admit it... I painted my frame too quick.
I thought I was about ready to put the cab on, so I redrilled for the back mounts.


Then I installed the 2 1/2 drop spindles from GMC Pauls





I was going to do some more painting and touch up...

but this is when I made my mistake... I could not help but wonder if a '80s Blazer tank a friend had would somehow fit under the bed. I did a search and sure enough... LFD had already been there done that. To top it all off while I was searching for that info I came across the pics of cutting through the crossmember for the exhaust.

I am either going to have to quit reading this site or just stop fighting and let the madness take over.

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice progress and nice build! Also, your welds on your gusset on your frame look really nice too!

[mcbassin]

I like the tank idea, but like you said, the panhard bar? Whats the plan?

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I like the tank idea, but like you said, the panhard bar? Whats the plan?

Good question, and one I don't quite know the answer to yet.

I could try an adjustable panhard bar with one end attached to the walking arm and them fab a bracket that hangs lower than stock on the frame side.

I have also heard some have put the panhard in front of the diff. although I have never seen it done.

[67cheby]

your idea on the panhard bar would work just fine, just build a bracket to come down some from the frame and run the long panhard bar... i feel your pain on the frame i have had mine completely done 2 times now working on the last time !!!! lol

[RocketKing]

Starting working on the cab this weekend. Tore out the rocker panels and what do I see...



Yep, the old Expand-O-Foam. Spray a little foam, apply a little bondo and paint your way to a new rocker... well, at least for a while.

At least it comes off easy.

[67chevy1series]

nice build ill be watchin this one

[drjeffdc]

Inspirational, I'll be watching yu. I just started cutting down a chasis for my ol 71 this past weekend, got it all cut down and welded up. She now a short bed, Was tempted to go a couple inches shorter than normal short bed but wasn't sure how it would really look. Decided to stict to the norm as this is my first C10. I'll have to get her blasted and painted now.

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by drjeffdc

Inspirational, I'll be watching yu. I just started cutting down a chasis for my ol 71 this past weekend, got it all cut down and welded up. She now a short bed, Was tempted to go a couple inches shorter than normal short bed but wasn't sure how it would really look. Decided to stict to the norm as this is my first C10. I'll have to get her blasted and painted now.

Congrats!!Looks good.
Yeah, my buddy tried to talk me into taking the whole 20" out of the front of the bed. I told him you realize that would put the wheel well in the middle of the bed. He said " yeah, it sure would be different." I told him that different does not always mean better. lol
Some people like that look and more power to them, but like you, I am more traditional (says the man who just hacked his frame, and moved his gas tank, and modified for exhaust)
For the record my buddy still thinks I am nuts for not going his way.

[brn agn]

Looking good! Subscribed!

[VA72C10]

nice progress

[RocketKing]

Got the tank in and fitted, everything seems to fit pretty good. I now need to put something between the metal and the tank to keep them from rubbing. I have some wide nylon strap, I wonder if that would work or just put felt back on it.
Any suggestions?





Mcbassin, here are some other shots you requested, let me know if I can get some more for ya.

[67cheby]

man that tank sets in there nice the only thing that could make that pic look any better is ?????? oh ya wheels

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

man that tank sets in there nice the only thing that could make that pic look any better is ?????? oh ya wheels

Lol, hey don't be hatin' on my "5-star" rimmies man!

[Dieselwrencher]

Nice work on getting the tank mounted in there!

[RocketKing]

Man, it has been awhile since my last update... if I would stop changing my mind and redoin' stuff things would go alot faster. lol

Anyway, I am test fitting the engine. LQ4 with the #2 adapters the are shown on glock's thread. The only problem is in order to keep the A/C in the factory location you have to trim the passenger adapter plate (also on glock's thread) and move the motor mount back. Then take the frame tower (these are original 6 cyl towers on the rear holes) and add 2" toward the rear and drill a new hole to attach the motor mount, the hole we drilled is 1 3/4" from the original.



backside



clearance shots



with A/C







oil pan

[mcbassin]

Nice work on fitting the engine mounts! Can you get some picks of the whole engine from the sides or front. I'd like to see how the gap is on the firewall. thanks,

[RocketKing]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on fitting the engine mounts! Can you get some picks of the whole engine from the sides or front. I'd like to see how the gap is on the firewall. thanks,

Sorry, but the cab is not on the frame yet, give me a few weeks, I hope to have it on and I will be glad to help you out.

[VA72C10]

nice progress! Keep plugging away at it!

[67cheby]

and just when i thought you had forgotten you had a truck !!!