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Delmo · 12-26-2011, 07:20 PM

Ya the ol truck took a beating but I did fix it and sold it to a cat in Holland. The wife figured it was bad luck. She was driving and I was ridin shotgun, broke my hip on the dash. She took it to the chest pretty good but nothin she couldn't handle.
I tried workin Xmas but the wife wouldn't let me. I did however get some goodies from No Limit. Thanks Rob and the girls.

Lolyin58 · 12-27-2011, 11:04 PM

Delmo, very cool old wagon. It looks just right for you, another hidden jewel in the making forsure. Can't wait to c more! Merry Christmas to you and the wife. Hope Santa was good to you!!!!!!

OrrieG · 12-28-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Delmo

Ya the ol truck took a beating but I did fix it and sold it to a cat in Holland. The wife figured it was bad luck. She was driving and I was ridin shotgun, broke my hip on the dash. She took it to the chest pretty good but nothin she couldn't handle.

Truck probably saved your lives, think what would have happened if a new tin can took that kind of hit. A Volvo tried to take on my 59 in 77, I drove away with a scratched bumper, Volvo was totaled because the front end looked like your pickup, except the front windshield popped out and the A pillar folded the door. I fought my ticket and won, they were speeding and a parked truck was blocking my view as I pulled out of the driveway. Insurance Co. eventually got them for fraud, drivers daddy was a doc that treated the passengers mysterious neck and back injuries, while she played college sports!

Delmo · 12-28-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Truck probably saved your lives, think what would have happened if a new tin can took that kind of hit. A Volvo tried to take on my 59 in 77, I drove away with a scratched bumper, Volvo was totaled because the front end looked like your pickup, except the front windshield popped out and the A pillar folded the door. I fought my ticket and won, they were speeding and a parked truck was blocking my view as I pulled out of the driveway. Insurance Co. eventually got them for fraud, drivers daddy was a doc that treated the passengers mysterious neck and back injuries, while she played college sports!

Glad everything worked out, funny enough it was a Volvo that hit us too. It was an XC90 and I gotta say that those things are pretty tough. I think the truck would have done better if it was a honda or something. Also I've got a NAPCO in the works, you might dig it. I'm not posting it until I get a bit more done on her.

G&R, nice work. I see the air crossmember is quite different. How's the install goin?

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-28-2011, 01:45 AM

Here's some installation pic's of my No Limit Wide Ride install.
Note: the chassis is upside down for ease of install then flipped for the rest. The air spring mount is set so the front won't be as low as designed on my chassis, anyone else would make the notch deeper into the frame rail so the mount would be flush with the frame rail.

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-28-2011, 02:11 AM

Here's my FatBar install .

Note the panhard bar anchor is spaced for my higher ride hight.

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-28-2011, 02:30 AM

One other note on the front suspension is that I moved the axle center line forward 1" to center the wheels in the opening.

Anyone who wants to tow, U-Haul has a hitch that by just drilling a few holes bolts on to the chassis and tucks the receiver just at the lower edge of the stock rear bumper.

Here's pics of front & rear suspension and U-Haul hitch

OrrieG · 12-28-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Anyone who wants to tow, U-Haul has a hitch that by just drilling a few holes bolts on to the chassis and tucks the receiver just at the lower edge of the stock rear bumper.

Drawtite makes one too. I got mine at a yard sale for $3!

**G&R's57GMC** · 12-28-2011, 02:46 AM

BTW whats the story on the Areofloat Trailer in the shop ?

Kim57 · 12-28-2011, 12:01 PM

Looks good. I like the lower A arm.
Kim

Delmo · 12-28-2011, 12:03 PM

Good eye, 1936. She's a rare one.

BShort · 12-28-2011, 08:06 PM

subscribed

drivea55 · 01-01-2012, 11:37 PM

looking really good!

Brian

reaper71 · 01-08-2012, 11:15 AM

Updates!!!

Mark...

Delmo · 01-13-2012, 01:39 AM

Well I got it over to the good side at least. LOL

stickelspeed · 01-13-2012, 02:10 AM

It's looking awesome brother.
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Kim57 · 01-13-2012, 09:06 AM

Nice looking front components.
Kim

**oldman3** · 01-13-2012, 10:40 AM

Nice setup.....Jim

Flames97 · 01-13-2012, 10:50 AM

As always great work. I've been checking out all your builds for some time now. Definetly gives me insperation and motivation to get going on mine.

BShort · 01-13-2012, 11:51 AM

Is that all No-Limit stuff again?

**superflysteiny** · 01-13-2012, 11:53 AM

Looks great man. What gauge are you boxing the frame with.

Delmo · 01-13-2012, 12:41 PM

Yep No Limit for this one. Rob and the crew are great to deal with and make an awesome riding and handling kit.

Eric I believe I'm using 5/32 (6 gauge ?). It's a bit thicker than 1/8. Dude Burb chassis looks sick.

candyx · 01-13-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Delmo

Yep No Limit for this one. Rob and the crew are great to deal with and make an awesome riding and handling kit.

Eric I believe I'm using 5/32 (6 gauge ?). It's a bit thicker than 1/8. Dude Burb chassis looks sick.

How do you like the new cross member from the old style from No Limit?

Lolyin58 · 01-13-2012, 08:56 PM

Looking bro! Quit dogging it and get some work done. Want more pictures.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-05-2012, 10:22 AM

Cant believe that truck cleaned up the well..

12-26-2011, 07:20 PM	#1
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: The Kraken Ya the ol truck took a beating but I did fix it and sold it to a cat in Holland. The wife figured it was bad luck. She was driving and I was ridin shotgun, broke my hip on the dash. She took it to the chest pretty good but nothin she couldn't handle. I tried workin Xmas but the wife wouldn't let me. I did however get some goodies from No Limit. Thanks Rob and the girls.

12-27-2011, 11:04 PM	#2
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: The Kraken Delmo, very cool old wagon. It looks just right for you, another hidden jewel in the making forsure. Can't wait to c more! Merry Christmas to you and the wife. Hope Santa was good to you!!!!!!

12-28-2011, 01:45 AM	#5
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: The Kraken Here's some installation pic's of my No Limit Wide Ride install. Note: the chassis is upside down for ease of install then flipped for the rest. The air spring mount is set so the front won't be as low as designed on my chassis, anyone else would make the notch deeper into the frame rail so the mount would be flush with the frame rail. Attached Images Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 12-28-2011 at 01:53 AM.

12-28-2011, 02:11 AM	#6
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: The Kraken Here's my FatBar install . Note the panhard bar anchor is spaced for my higher ride hight. Attached Images

12-28-2011, 02:30 AM	#7
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: The Kraken One other note on the front suspension is that I moved the axle center line forward 1" to center the wheels in the opening. Anyone who wants to tow, U-Haul has a hitch that by just drilling a few holes bolts on to the chassis and tucks the receiver just at the lower edge of the stock rear bumper. Here's pics of front & rear suspension and U-Haul hitch Attached Images

12-28-2011, 02:46 AM	#9
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: The Kraken BTW whats the story on the Areofloat Trailer in the shop ?

12-28-2011, 12:01 PM	#10
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: The Kraken Looks good. I like the lower A arm. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

12-28-2011, 12:03 PM	#11
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: The Kraken Good eye, 1936. She's a rare one.

12-28-2011, 08:06 PM	#12
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: The Kraken subscribed

01-01-2012, 11:37 PM	#13
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: The Kraken looking really good! Brian __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

01-08-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: The Kraken Updates!!! Mark... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

01-13-2012, 01:39 AM	#15
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: The Kraken Well I got it over to the good side at least. LOL

01-13-2012, 02:10 AM	#16
stickelspeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 130	Re: The Kraken It's looking awesome brother. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Here's my Worlds Slowest Dropmember Build and, you can check me out on Instagram as @stickelspeed and @digitalc10

01-13-2012, 09:06 AM	#17
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: The Kraken Nice looking front components. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

01-13-2012, 10:40 AM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: The Kraken Nice setup.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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01-13-2012, 10:50 AM	#19
Flames97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tonasket, Washington Posts: 316	Re: The Kraken As always great work. I've been checking out all your builds for some time now. Definetly gives me insperation and motivation to get going on mine. __________________ -Aaron '15.5 Chevy Duramax LTZ/Z71, LML, CC/SB '77 Chevy K10, 4" lift, 33-12.50, 350/350 '55 Chevy Short Box (In Pieces)MII,4-link,Bagged,383 Stroker,700r4,3.73posi (SOLD) My 55.2 Chevy 3100 Build

01-13-2012, 11:51 AM	#20
BShort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 104	Re: The Kraken Is that all No-Limit stuff again?

01-13-2012, 11:53 AM	#21
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: The Kraken Looks great man. What gauge are you boxing the frame with. __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

01-13-2012, 12:41 PM	#22
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: The Kraken Yep No Limit for this one. Rob and the crew are great to deal with and make an awesome riding and handling kit. Eric I believe I'm using 5/32 (6 gauge ?). It's a bit thicker than 1/8. Dude Burb chassis looks sick.

01-13-2012, 08:56 PM	#24
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: The Kraken Looking bro! Quit dogging it and get some work done. Want more pictures.

02-05-2012, 10:22 AM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: The Kraken Cant believe that truck cleaned up the well.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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