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drewskiren · 01-10-2011, 09:40 PM

Some people would say: Relocating the axle, that's crazy!

I'll say: It doesn't matter when you are rebuilding the whole suspension and doing rear airbags!!!!

A pic of the 4 link from Air Ride Technologies that I got for half price from someone here on the board. Yes there is more to it than just this.

mcbassin · 01-10-2011, 11:00 PM

Hey nice progress! You are making this thing look like a truck now for sure.

BTW, $1600 is a very reasonable price. Keep the pics coming!

Rokcrln · 01-10-2011, 11:06 PM

I am liking the progress you are making. Someday I need to build one of these for my self or maybe I will just get my current project (LowBuk) back on the road and call it done

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 01-10-2011, 11:10 PM

Hey can you do me a favor and post a few pics of the different engine covers you have on the 4 trucks? I am trying to find one for LowBuck and I am not sure what is out their. My motor is an 05 5.3L vortec truck motor. Thanks for any help and yes $1600 complete is a good price, if you were closer I could have them sold for you.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

drewskiren · 01-11-2011, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Hey can you do me a favor and post a few pics of the different engine covers you have on the 4 trucks? I am trying to find one for LowBuck and I am not sure what is out their. My motor is an 05 5.3L vortec truck motor. Thanks for any help and yes $1600 complete is a good price, if you were closer I could have them sold for you.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

OK, my thread has officially hit the big time with 2 posts from Kevin (Rokcrln)!!!

The 6 liter has a kind of 3 piece engine cover. The 5.3 has just a small 1 piece.
I took a pic of the 5.3 with the middle part of a 6.0 sitting next to it.

Rokcrln · 01-11-2011, 12:52 AM

Thanks I am trying to keep LowBuk as stock 05 looking as possible and as covered as possible. I wonder if that would work on an 05 5.3L? Well if it would fit and you end up with an extra one let me know.

Thanks again for the pics, keep up the good work.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

drewskiren · 01-11-2011, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Thanks I am trying to keep LowBuk as stock 05 looking as possible and as covered as possible. I wonder if that would work on an 05 5.3L? Well if it would fit and you end up with an extra one let me know.

Thanks again for the pics, keep up the good work.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Which one do you want? The full 6 liter type?

chevyblazer · 01-11-2011, 02:45 AM

kolll plaing on doing one my self on a few years

**67cheby** · 01-11-2011, 11:04 AM

AWESOME progress

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-11-2011, 05:06 PM

Nice progress. Can I ask how you ended up with 4 denali's? They seem to be scarce around here at the auctions.

drewskiren · 01-11-2011, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice progress. Can I ask how you ended up with 4 denali's? They seem to be scarce around here at the auctions.

A friend and I have a dealer license to purchase at insurance salvage auctions. We buy stuff all over the country and either make a run or have it shipped. I can't say I really "make" money at it, just usually get what I need and sell the rest to break even/ make a little. BUT, I have gotten what I need for free; the 2wd frame you see under my project is one. A 65,000 mile 5.3 engine, tranny, and rear axle is another.

This is a big part of why I am doing the Crew Cab with all modern equipment, I'll end up being in all those parts for no cost.

Pop's C-10 · 01-11-2011, 07:38 PM

sweet build

Rokcrln · 01-11-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Which one do you want? The full 6 liter type?

Yes the 6.0 that covers the coil packs if it will fit on the 05 5.3L truck motor, mine came with out any mounting clips, studs or brackets so I would need the full set up. You can see what I have in my LFD Low Buck build.

Thanks
Kevin
LFD Inc.

Splash4195 · 01-11-2011, 10:31 PM

Are you going to make the truck all wheel drive?

drewskiren · 01-11-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splash4195

Are you going to make the truck all wheel drive?

Nah, not much use for that in Memphis. I'd rather save the gas.

drewskiren · 01-11-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Yes the 6.0 that covers the coil packs if it will fit on the 05 5.3L truck motor, mine came with out any mounting clips, studs or brackets so I would need the full set up. You can see what I have in my LFD Low Buck build.

Thanks
Kevin
LFD Inc.

Hey, I like that airbox mount you fabbed up. Wanna swap? Make me another air box mount and I'll send you the engine covers. That way I can also claim that you lent a hand in building my truck!!!!! Could you sign it on the back too?????

Rokcrln · 01-11-2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Hey, I like that airbox mount you fabbed up. Wanna swap? Make me another air box mount and I'll send you the engine covers. That way I can also claim that you lent a hand in building my truck!!!!! Could you sign it on the back too?????

I knew I kept the patterns for a reason. I will even send you the templet for trimming the air box to fit.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

drewskiren · 01-12-2011, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I knew I kept the patterns for a reason. I will even send you the templet for trimming the air box to fit.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PMed you. What ever happened to your weatherstripping deal to better seal truck doors? Remind me when you call.

drewskiren · 01-13-2011, 12:17 AM

Its hard to tell I did anything tonight until you see the boneyard picture of all the brackets I removed.

drewskiren · 01-13-2011, 12:20 AM

I also cut the spare tire winch free, removed the rearmost tubular cross brace that it mounts to, and reinstalled the cross brace 4 inches rearward. This keeps my spare from hitting the axle pumpkin when I move the axle back 4.5 inches.

Welding thick metal sure is a lot easier than sheet metal like I am used to these days.

67chevy1series · 01-13-2011, 12:23 AM

wow that is just pure awsome!!!!

mcbassin · 01-13-2011, 12:43 AM

Looks like some great progress! I know how long it takes to knock those mount off. The pile of parts tells the story for sure. That is a sweet looking tool storage station you have there too. Keep the pics coming!

drewskiren · 01-13-2011, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like some great progress! I know how long it takes to knock those mount off. The pile of parts tells the story for sure. That is a sweet looking tool storage station you have there too. Keep the pics coming!

Thanks - The toolbox is a Cornwell that I scored on eBay 2 years ago. The poor guy bought it new 5 years ago and paid over 10 grand. I won his eBay auction for $1600. Needless to say I went the next day to pick it up!

67chevy1series · 01-13-2011, 01:18 AM

have you decided to ''mock up'' the bed

**67cheby** · 01-13-2011, 10:15 AM

i wonder if you have the first 67-72 chevy truck with a late model Hydro-formed frame ???? Loving this build

01-10-2011, 09:40 PM	#276
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Some people would say: Relocating the axle, that's crazy! I'll say: It doesn't matter when you are rebuilding the whole suspension and doing rear airbags!!!! A pic of the 4 link from Air Ride Technologies that I got for half price from someone here on the board. Yes there is more to it than just this. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 01-11-2011 at 06:44 PM.

01-10-2011, 11:00 PM	#277
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Hey nice progress! You are making this thing look like a truck now for sure. BTW, $1600 is a very reasonable price. Keep the pics coming! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-10-2011, 11:06 PM	#278
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I am liking the progress you are making. Someday I need to build one of these for my self or maybe I will just get my current project (LowBuk) back on the road and call it done Kevin LFD Inc.

01-10-2011, 11:10 PM	#279
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Hey can you do me a favor and post a few pics of the different engine covers you have on the 4 trucks? I am trying to find one for LowBuck and I am not sure what is out their. My motor is an 05 5.3L vortec truck motor. Thanks for any help and yes $1600 complete is a good price, if you were closer I could have them sold for you. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-11-2011, 12:52 AM	#281
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Thanks I am trying to keep LowBuk as stock 05 looking as possible and as covered as possible. I wonder if that would work on an 05 5.3L? Well if it would fit and you end up with an extra one let me know. Thanks again for the pics, keep up the good work. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-11-2011, 02:45 AM	#283
chevyblazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: tijuana b.c. Posts: 221	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. kolll plaing on doing one my self on a few years __________________ cucharitas customs

01-11-2011, 11:04 AM	#284
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. AWESOME progress __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-11-2011, 05:06 PM	#285
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice progress. Can I ask how you ended up with 4 denali's? They seem to be scarce around here at the auctions. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-11-2011, 07:38 PM	#287
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. sweet build

01-11-2011, 10:31 PM	#289
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Are you going to make the truck all wheel drive?

01-13-2011, 12:17 AM	#294
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Its hard to tell I did anything tonight until you see the boneyard picture of all the brackets I removed. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

01-13-2011, 12:20 AM	#295
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I also cut the spare tire winch free, removed the rearmost tubular cross brace that it mounts to, and reinstalled the cross brace 4 inches rearward. This keeps my spare from hitting the axle pumpkin when I move the axle back 4.5 inches. Welding thick metal sure is a lot easier than sheet metal like I am used to these days. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 01-13-2011 at 01:05 AM.

01-13-2011, 12:23 AM	#296
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. wow that is just pure awsome!!!!

01-13-2011, 12:43 AM	#297
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks like some great progress! I know how long it takes to knock those mount off. The pile of parts tells the story for sure. That is a sweet looking tool storage station you have there too. Keep the pics coming! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-13-2011, 01:18 AM	#299
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. have you decided to ''mock up'' the bed



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67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i wonder if you have the first 67-72 chevy truck with a late model Hydro-formed frame ???? Loving this build __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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