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pugs · 02-19-2008, 01:39 PM

looking good there Lou, Im still thinking about a 2x4 frame for my 57 but with using the stock straight axle up front tho

TooMany2count · 02-19-2008, 01:50 PM

As always Lou you do GREAT work....

One question for ya though...
Whatsa going to do w/that 67-70 long wheel base Chevy Van in the back ground of pic #2???

I love those old Vans, I had a 69 window van like the one in the pic that was lowered a little w/a BBC/400turbo, Nova rearend running 8's in the front & 10's inside the rear wheelwells. That damn thing was funnn to drive....joe

Tony@AirRideTech · 02-20-2008, 01:02 AM

Man do I feel the love in here...........

Liz....... Thanks for the upgrade

Loooouuuuu..... I know you are new to all of this stuff but you may want to check your pinion angle

**Captkaos** · 02-20-2008, 02:42 AM

WOW, missed this thread. Welcome Lou. Nice to have another squarebody guy here! Gonna miss you on Musclecar, you made the show.

What about the 82 Burb I heard you talking about doing something with?

Tony, his pinion angle is fine, it the frame jig that needs leveling, just needs to mount in on the wall....

Tony@AirRideTech · 02-20-2008, 04:53 AM

ohhh ........ I see it now........

crazy longhorn · 02-20-2008, 08:07 AM

Pinion angle looks great......or maybe too much bourbon for 1 nite.....the ugly gal across the street is startin to look good (YIKES!) Any hoot, you guys are too damn funny!

crazyL

grnddwn · 02-20-2008, 08:54 AM

5 or 6 u joints and the pinion angle won't be a problem maybe a couple steady bearings too. Just don't stand on it when you leave the lights.

LUCKIN-FOU · 02-20-2008, 09:10 AM

Man Tony you didn't get the memo driveshafts are OUT slinkies are in no need to worry about Pinion Angles. Pinion Angle We don't need no stinking Pinion Angle.

Anyway I hung the shocks today I'll mount the four bar and then mount the shocks to the rearend. Tony you diggin on those brackets

Oh yeah check out the LeMans Brent AKA ThE Skinny Guy sent me a couple of pics. I know Its a car but it is cool.

abebummy26 · 02-20-2008, 09:20 AM

wow that Lemans is bad @$$. To bad you could not be there to pay it off. I saw a 66 Lemans 2 weeks ago and knew what year it was because of that car. Best of luck in your ventures. That truck is gonna be bad @$$ as well.

smbrouss70 · 02-20-2008, 09:22 AM

Lou, I love the LeMans. Of course, it probably has something to do with the fact that I grew up with a 67 GTO under the carport. Your frame is looking good as well.

**Captkaos** · 02-21-2008, 06:58 AM

Lou, What is up with the hood line on the Lemans? Is it bowed up at the front or is that just the angle. SWEET ride though! Loved the work you did on it...

SBTork · 02-21-2008, 01:32 PM

Congrats on moving onto bigger and better things Lou. Life's too short to waste time. What's going between the rails? Something sweet no doubt. The frame looks really nice, you have some amazing metalworking skills.
On a side note, it seems like your personailty would mesh really well with that of Stacey David's, ever think about making an apperance on his show?

shifty · 02-21-2008, 11:22 PM

Stacey David...laidback stoner hippie
Lou Santiago...lunatic ex-military rocker

Sounds like oil and vinegar?

GreenGoat · 02-22-2008, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Stacey David...laidback stoner hippie
Lou Santiago...lunatic ex-military rocker

Sounds like oil and vinegar?

That would be a show ................... both are the best PowerBlock had on the air, with their skill and personalities it would be awsome.

You da' man Lou

paNX2K&SE-R · 02-25-2008, 08:42 AM

Excellent progress on your truck Lou. I'll tell you what, I'm really going to miss seeing you on the show. Just like when Stacy left Trucks, the show just isn't the same.

I gotta admit, when I read your posts all I hear is you talking with the NY accent in my head. It cracks me up big time lol.

corn · 02-25-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paNX2K&SE-R

Excellent progress on your truck Lou. I'll tell you what, I'm really going to miss seeing you on the show. Just like when Stacy left Trucks, the show just isn't the same.

I gotta admit, when I read your posts all I hear is you talking with the NY accent in my head. It cracks me up big time lol.

Me too! I can here Lou saying "Later" at the end of the show, when I read his posts...

bdydrp97s10 · 02-25-2008, 08:22 PM

i dont know if it has been covered already???

but why did you leave lou?

i would assume theres a problem at that shop somewhere either with managment of with how much they pay you guys, because they have all of there great builders leaving.

So why are all of the really great builders leaving the shows

Blue'72 · 02-23-2008, 08:26 AM

Opposites attract! You guys were meant for each other!!

chevydog66 · 02-23-2008, 10:45 AM

Lou, sweet work as always!! Since you have some free time now, just hop on over to Big Sandy, TN. for the annual truck meet. We'd all like to meet a celebrity in person.

LUCKIN-FOU · 02-23-2008, 12:32 PM

I know with the ride height at 5" engine placement might be an issue. I really don't want to run a big cowl hood. I didn't want to cut the crossmember in half so I could put tubing in it. Thinking what to, I remembered that one of you guys on the site had cut out the top of the crossmember and made it skinny. I looked around and found that JLAIRD had done this. So I tried it I've never done one like this before. Alittle more finish grinding and I think it might just look good

The fit wasn't that great but keeping with my plan of using all the scrap I could I hammered flat the piece that came out and fit it to make a small step.

Now all I have to do is weld it up Thanks JLAIRD

BLUE THUNDER · 02-23-2008, 12:42 PM

Dude, besides Jessi, you're my favorite host on the "Block". Well, Courtney probably edges you out too. I think it's her hair. Anyways, welcome to the board from San Antonio. Good luck on your project. Maybe we'll see you in S.A. sometime. LATER. Mario.

70c10 · 02-23-2008, 10:34 PM

You do nice work Lou

Whereabouts in Kannapolis do you live?. I have alot of family down there and was just there a few weeks ago to visit with my uncle before he passed away. I saw about 5 of the 67-72 trucks around town. My cousin races his Nova at Mooresville Dragway

jlaird · 02-24-2008, 07:30 AM

Hey Lou,

I can't take all the credit for the crossmember chop, but I did do it thanks to Captkaos's directions. Looks good so far. JUST FYI, the way you did yours is different than how it's usually done. Most people notch it all the way to under the frame rails for a lower ride height. It sounds like you did because you had some "engine placement" concerns, but I'm not quite sure what exactly you were concerned about. Anyway.....LATER!

Here's a nice concise write-up by Captkaos: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/chopcross.html

**Captkaos** · 02-24-2008, 08:30 AM

Thanks jlaird, 'preciate it!
Lou dropped it with the framerails so the engine is higher now, so dropping it down the way he did will sit the motor down some in realtion to how the frame dropped it down.

Looking good Lou.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-25-2008, 08:00 AM

Welcome to the boards bummer you left the show I guess I ll be spending more time n the shop now..

02-19-2008, 01:39 PM	#1
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: For your viewing pleasure looking good there Lou, Im still thinking about a 2x4 frame for my 57 but with using the stock straight axle up front tho __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

02-20-2008, 01:02 AM	#3
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: For your viewing pleasure Man do I feel the love in here........... Liz....... Thanks for the upgrade Loooouuuuu..... I know you are new to all of this stuff but you may want to check your pinion angle

02-20-2008, 02:42 AM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: For your viewing pleasure WOW, missed this thread. Welcome Lou. Nice to have another squarebody guy here! Gonna miss you on Musclecar, you made the show. What about the 82 Burb I heard you talking about doing something with? Tony, his pinion angle is fine, it the frame jig that needs leveling, just needs to mount in on the wall.... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-20-2008, 04:53 AM	#5
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: For your viewing pleasure ohhh ........ I see it now........

02-20-2008, 08:07 AM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: For your viewing pleasure Pinion angle looks great......or maybe too much bourbon for 1 nite.....the ugly gal across the street is startin to look good (YIKES!) Any hoot, you guys are too damn funny! crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-19-2008, 01:50 PM	#2
TooMany2count Who's in CHARGE?????????? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cahokia, IL Posts: 455	Re: For your viewing pleasure As always Lou you do GREAT work.... One question for ya though... Whatsa going to do w/that 67-70 long wheel base Chevy Van in the back ground of pic #2??? I love those old Vans, I had a 69 window van like the one in the pic that was lowered a little w/a BBC/400turbo, Nova rearend running 8's in the front & 10's inside the rear wheelwells. That damn thing was funnn to drive....joe __________________ Send a card to a soldier in Iraq My Music PlayList Large Marge Donate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE

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grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 696	Re: For your viewing pleasure 5 or 6 u joints and the pinion angle won't be a problem maybe a couple steady bearings too. Just don't stand on it when you leave the lights. __________________ SAVE THE PLANET DRIVE AN OLD TRUCK

02-20-2008, 09:10 AM	#8
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: For your viewing pleasure Man Tony you didn't get the memo driveshafts are OUT slinkies are in no need to worry about Pinion Angles. Pinion Angle We don't need no stinking Pinion Angle. Anyway I hung the shocks today I'll mount the four bar and then mount the shocks to the rearend. Tony you diggin on those brackets Oh yeah check out the LeMans Brent AKA ThE Skinny Guy sent me a couple of pics. I know Its a car but it is cool. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

02-20-2008, 09:20 AM	#9
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: For your viewing pleasure wow that Lemans is bad @$$. To bad you could not be there to pay it off. I saw a 66 Lemans 2 weeks ago and knew what year it was because of that car. Best of luck in your ventures. That truck is gonna be bad @$$ as well. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch. Last edited by abebummy26; 02-20-2008 at 11:40 AM.

02-20-2008, 09:22 AM	#10
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: For your viewing pleasure Lou, I love the LeMans. Of course, it probably has something to do with the fact that I grew up with a 67 GTO under the carport. Your frame is looking good as well. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-21-2008, 06:58 AM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: For your viewing pleasure Lou, What is up with the hood line on the Lemans? Is it bowed up at the front or is that just the angle. SWEET ride though! Loved the work you did on it... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-21-2008, 01:32 PM	#12
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: For your viewing pleasure Congrats on moving onto bigger and better things Lou. Life's too short to waste time. What's going between the rails? Something sweet no doubt. The frame looks really nice, you have some amazing metalworking skills. On a side note, it seems like your personailty would mesh really well with that of Stacey David's, ever think about making an apperance on his show? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

02-21-2008, 11:22 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: For your viewing pleasure Stacey David...laidback stoner hippie Lou Santiago...lunatic ex-military rocker Sounds like oil and vinegar? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-25-2008, 08:42 AM	#15
paNX2K&SE-R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1	Re: For your viewing pleasure Excellent progress on your truck Lou. I'll tell you what, I'm really going to miss seeing you on the show. Just like when Stacy left Trucks, the show just isn't the same. I gotta admit, when I read your posts all I hear is you talking with the NY accent in my head. It cracks me up big time lol.

02-25-2008, 08:22 PM	#17
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: For your viewing pleasure i dont know if it has been covered already??? but why did you leave lou? i would assume theres a problem at that shop somewhere either with managment of with how much they pay you guys, because they have all of there great builders leaving. So why are all of the really great builders leaving the shows



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02-23-2008, 12:32 PM	#20
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: For your viewing pleasure I know with the ride height at 5" engine placement might be an issue. I really don't want to run a big cowl hood. I didn't want to cut the crossmember in half so I could put tubing in it. Thinking what to, I remembered that one of you guys on the site had cut out the top of the crossmember and made it skinny. I looked around and found that JLAIRD had done this. So I tried it I've never done one like this before. Alittle more finish grinding and I think it might just look good The fit wasn't that great but keeping with my plan of using all the scrap I could I hammered flat the piece that came out and fit it to make a small step. Now all I have to do is weld it up Thanks JLAIRD __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

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02-23-2008, 10:34 PM	#22
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: For your viewing pleasure You do nice work Lou Whereabouts in Kannapolis do you live?. I have alot of family down there and was just there a few weeks ago to visit with my uncle before he passed away. I saw about 5 of the 67-72 trucks around town. My cousin races his Nova at Mooresville Dragway __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-24-2008, 07:30 AM	#23
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: For your viewing pleasure Hey Lou, I can't take all the credit for the crossmember chop, but I did do it thanks to Captkaos's directions. Looks good so far. JUST FYI, the way you did yours is different than how it's usually done. Most people notch it all the way to under the frame rails for a lower ride height. It sounds like you did because you had some "engine placement" concerns, but I'm not quite sure what exactly you were concerned about. Anyway.....LATER! Here's a nice concise write-up by Captkaos: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/chopcross.html Last edited by jlaird; 02-24-2008 at 07:39 AM.

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