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Jonboy · 09-08-2010, 08:46 AM

That is exactly how I shaved the seam on my '73. I was planning on tack welding the corners when I do the roof on my CC, just to be on the safe side. I have also used the 8115 to fill trim holes on a '94 Roadmaster I used to have. I used pennies as a backer, because I am lazy.

Those tires are killer. This truck is going to be insane when it is all together.

6erWebb · 09-10-2010, 02:06 PM

maaannnnnnnn what a build, the quality pictures only made it even more enjoyable. good luck with the progress

79gmcclassic · 09-10-2010, 04:27 PM

Gosh i cant wait til this truck is done!

smokedat · 09-12-2010, 11:53 PM

I got the wheels mounted on the tires < the wheel shop was not able to balance them because they didnt fit on the machine.
I installed the bed for a moch up for the measurement of the new rear end , back side of the wheel to back side of wheel, minus a 1/2" for the brake rotors roughly at 1/4" each. I will have 2" clearance in the front from the lip of the fender and 3" on the back side from the frame. I will order a custom rear axle with Ford 9” big-bearing “Torino” (BBT) or “new style” housing ends, moser 31 spline axles.
here are the following specs

For the center section i will run a track lock posi with 4.11or + gears.
As for the rear suspension i will use Ridetechs 4 link with their new adjustable coilovers.
For the rear brakes i plan on running big breaks from a C6 z06 style 340x26mm 13.4" with 4 piston calipers
Here are a few pics of the moch up

smokedat · 09-12-2010, 11:55 PM

heres a close up

smokedat · 09-13-2010, 12:00 AM

By the way i will not run the Ebrake for 2 reasons if I dont i save like $600 and personally i think the cabin looks cleaner with less pedals hangin

3r!c84 · 09-13-2010, 12:22 AM

bet they had a fun time mounting them tires lol i work at goodyear the wider and thinner the tire the more its suckss lol

menace121978 · 09-13-2010, 07:25 AM

holy crap! that is sick man! i love the look of those tires mounted

nice progress

**nlped** · 09-13-2010, 07:42 AM

WOW...SEXY!!!

Question though. Won't a 3.70 gear with that 31" tall tire and the 4L60e trans have a very low highway speed RPM? Just doing the math it seems like it would be better with a 3.90 or possibly a 4.10 final drive. That's the luxury of a Ford 9", lots of gear choices.

Anyhow, Man... It is looking awesome!!!

RandyP · 09-13-2010, 08:22 AM

That is one sexy looking view from the back. Always have liked those views the best on the ladies though.

kvn1011 · 09-13-2010, 12:30 PM

nice!!

smokedat · 09-13-2010, 05:39 PM

I agree I previously had 4.10 and i really like how it cruised on the highways might just stick to 4.10's

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Originally Posted by nlped

WOW...SEXY!!!

Question though. Won't a 3.70 gear with that 31" tall tire and the 4L60e trans have a very low highway speed RPM? Just doing the math it seems like it would be better with a 3.90 or possibly a 4.10 final drive. That's the luxury of a Ford 9", lots of gear choices.

Anyhow, Man... It is looking awesome!!!

smokedat · 09-13-2010, 05:48 PM

thanks for the compliments fellas.

Waiting on the rear axle I ended up pickin that up from Quick Performance Inc. I got a better price than the local shops around this area heres a link http://www.quickperformance.com/index.htm

Im also waiting on the 4 link i got that one from Ridetech part # TRI1000 with the stainless option with the Billet Shockwave Lower Rear Mount part # SKW0901 as for the coilovers i will order last after evrything is hangd.

68 TT · 09-13-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

I agree I previously had 4.10 and i really like how it cruised on the highways might just stick to 4.10's

You have quite a bit of rubber out back and at 31" tall you might want to look into going with a 4.57 gear instead. 60 mph is only 2080 rpm so it is still going to be pretty low rpm on the freeway. If you drive in the car pool lane in LA you will only be running 3120 rpm at 90 mph. You will be aerodynamically limited before you run out of gear.

Look for the 4.57 gears vs. the 4.56's as the 4.57 has fewer teeth on both the ring gear and pinion so they are a little tougher.

v502 · 09-13-2010, 11:05 PM

Man all i can say is WOW

The wheels are awesome i was thinking about getting the MT wheels but HR2. Ride-tech 4 link looks nice i got that on my list but not the stainless but i might change my mind i just have to wait for you.

smokedat · 09-14-2010, 12:00 AM

Il make sure i post pictures

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Originally Posted by v502

Man all i can say is WOW

The wheels are awesome i was thinking about getting the MT wheels but HR2. Ride-tech 4 link looks nice i got that on my list but not the stainless but i might change my mind i just have to wait for you.

smokedat · 09-14-2010, 12:40 AM

Im also waiting on the rear brakes I only bought the rear set up due to incuficent funds will convert the front eventually.
Their from a C6 z06 style. On the rear 340x26mm 13.4" with 4 piston calipers No Ebrake.
I am sertain I will need a spacer between the wheel and hub to clear the caliper, so i got some Arp 1/2x 3" wheel studs hopefully that will be enough

draggin86 · 09-14-2010, 02:32 AM

sweet baby jesus those are some big ass tires! looks great man!

logan91k · 09-14-2010, 06:18 AM

wow, nice setup! Could u give me some more info about the wheels? Where did ya get them, for how much? (size of the tires and rims?)

(sorry if you already posted the info and i just overread it...)

smokedat · 09-18-2010, 06:00 PM

Thanks, the wheels and tires are Mickey Thompsons and i got them online thru Summit the tires were $400 each plus $30 each for oversize shipping. The wheels HR1 were i think $1,250 each. on the rear i got 20x16 with a 5" back space bolt pattern is 5x4.75 they dont make these on 5x5. Tires are Sporsman SR 31x18x20.

Quote:

Originally Posted by logan91k

wow, nice setup! Could u give me some more info about the wheels? Where did ya get them, for how much? (size of the tires and rims?)

(sorry if you already posted the info and i just overread it...)

smokedat · 09-18-2010, 06:06 PM

The 4 link arrived today I opened up the box and everything was wraped in foam. The quality of this kit is superb it arrived with no scrathes on the shiny stainless and the tig welds are very well done. I didnt get a chance to measure the lenghts will post that info later.

menace121978 · 09-18-2010, 06:43 PM

wow! this is turning into one heck of a build my friend! awesome stuff!

Leedogg · 09-18-2010, 07:07 PM

Love this thread- sweet ride in progress!

smokedat · 09-22-2010, 12:05 PM

The rear components showed up my first impression was "damm this thing is narrow" it is a metal beef cake its very well built

smokedat · 09-22-2010, 12:07 PM

I slided the axles into the housing for test fittin the bolt pattern of the hubs with my wheels and it was a match so far so good

09-08-2010, 08:46 AM	#351
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne That is exactly how I shaved the seam on my '73. I was planning on tack welding the corners when I do the roof on my CC, just to be on the safe side. I have also used the 8115 to fill trim holes on a '94 Roadmaster I used to have. I used pennies as a backer, because I am lazy. Those tires are killer. This truck is going to be insane when it is all together. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-10-2010, 02:06 PM	#352
6erWebb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: franklin, TN Posts: 80	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne maaannnnnnnn what a build, the quality pictures only made it even more enjoyable. good luck with the progress

09-10-2010, 04:27 PM	#353
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Gosh i cant wait til this truck is done! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

09-12-2010, 11:53 PM	#354
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I got the wheels mounted on the tires < the wheel shop was not able to balance them because they didnt fit on the machine. I installed the bed for a moch up for the measurement of the new rear end , back side of the wheel to back side of wheel, minus a 1/2" for the brake rotors roughly at 1/4" each. I will have 2" clearance in the front from the lip of the fender and 3" on the back side from the frame. I will order a custom rear axle with Ford 9” big-bearing “Torino” (BBT) or “new style” housing ends, moser 31 spline axles. here are the following specs For the center section i will run a track lock posi with 4.11or + gears. As for the rear suspension i will use Ridetechs 4 link with their new adjustable coilovers. For the rear brakes i plan on running big breaks from a C6 z06 style 340x26mm 13.4" with 4 piston calipers Here are a few pics of the moch up Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-03-2010 at 11:04 PM.

09-12-2010, 11:55 PM	#355
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne heres a close up Attached Images

09-13-2010, 12:00 AM	#356
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne By the way i will not run the Ebrake for 2 reasons if I dont i save like $600 and personally i think the cabin looks cleaner with less pedals hangin

09-13-2010, 12:22 AM	#357
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne bet they had a fun time mounting them tires lol i work at goodyear the wider and thinner the tire the more its suckss lol __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-13-2010, 07:25 AM	#358
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne holy crap! that is sick man! i love the look of those tires mounted nice progress __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 09-13-2010 at 07:51 AM.

09-13-2010, 07:42 AM	#359
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne WOW...SEXY!!! Question though. Won't a 3.70 gear with that 31" tall tire and the 4L60e trans have a very low highway speed RPM? Just doing the math it seems like it would be better with a 3.90 or possibly a 4.10 final drive. That's the luxury of a Ford 9", lots of gear choices. Anyhow, Man... It is looking awesome!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-13-2010, 08:22 AM	#360
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne That is one sexy looking view from the back. Always have liked those views the best on the ladies though. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-13-2010, 12:30 PM	#361
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne nice!!

09-13-2010, 05:48 PM	#363
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne thanks for the compliments fellas. Waiting on the rear axle I ended up pickin that up from Quick Performance Inc. I got a better price than the local shops around this area heres a link http://www.quickperformance.com/index.htm Im also waiting on the 4 link i got that one from Ridetech part # TRI1000 with the stainless option with the Billet Shockwave Lower Rear Mount part # SKW0901 as for the coilovers i will order last after evrything is hangd. Attached Images

09-13-2010, 11:05 PM	#365
v502 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 198	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Man all i can say is WOW The wheels are awesome i was thinking about getting the MT wheels but HR2. Ride-tech 4 link looks nice i got that on my list but not the stainless but i might change my mind i just have to wait for you. __________________ C10 Stepside Swap with 6.2 L92 & 6SP Auto 6L90 "Brain Check" Project

09-14-2010, 12:40 AM	#367
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Im also waiting on the rear brakes I only bought the rear set up due to incuficent funds will convert the front eventually. Their from a C6 z06 style. On the rear 340x26mm 13.4" with 4 piston calipers No Ebrake. I am sertain I will need a spacer between the wheel and hub to clear the caliper, so i got some Arp 1/2x 3" wheel studs hopefully that will be enough Attached Images

09-14-2010, 02:32 AM	#368
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne sweet baby jesus those are some big ass tires! looks great man! Last edited by draggin86; 09-14-2010 at 02:33 AM.



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09-14-2010, 06:18 AM	#369
logan91k Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Germany, NUE Posts: 87	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne wow, nice setup! Could u give me some more info about the wheels? Where did ya get them, for how much? (size of the tires and rims?) (sorry if you already posted the info and i just overread it...) __________________ '01 GMC Sierra ~ daily '64 Chevrolet El Camino ~ project '80 C-10: 5.7L/custom ~ My Baby! - sold - European Union -> Germany -> Bavaria -> Franconia -> Nuermberg

09-18-2010, 06:06 PM	#371
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne The 4 link arrived today I opened up the box and everything was wraped in foam. The quality of this kit is superb it arrived with no scrathes on the shiny stainless and the tig welds are very well done. I didnt get a chance to measure the lenghts will post that info later. Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 09-18-2010 at 06:07 PM.

09-18-2010, 06:43 PM	#372
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne wow! this is turning into one heck of a build my friend! awesome stuff! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-18-2010, 07:07 PM	#373
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Love this thread- sweet ride in progress!

09-22-2010, 12:05 PM	#374
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne The rear components showed up my first impression was "damm this thing is narrow" it is a metal beef cake its very well built Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 09-22-2010 at 12:34 PM.

09-22-2010, 12:07 PM	#375
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I slided the axles into the housing for test fittin the bolt pattern of the hubs with my wheels and it was a match so far so good Attached Images Last edited by smokedat; 10-03-2010 at 11:06 PM.

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