Jimbo's 67 Long bed step side build

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Pic 1 Everything together and put back on frame.

Pic 2 New 5 lug 12" disc brake rotors.

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At this point I have a question for all of you, that knows these trucks (first time for me). The front end seems really wide compared to the rear. If I checked right the rear axle mounting flange to flange is approx. 60" wide,while the front measures at approx 65". Is this because of the conversion stuff used, or is the 70-72 narrower because they came from the factory with disc brakes? Someone give me a clue.

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Installing new gas tank in rear (Blazer style from CPP).

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Pic 1 Where cross sill would go.

Pic 2 Spacer I made to go between frame and tank, so tank would not be so far above the frame, and only part of cross sill removed.

Pic 3 Modified cross sill.

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Because I lowered the tank, the frame had to be notched for filler tube clearance.

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Sorry forget to post pic with truck back on the ground with new front end stuff.