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Old 05-13-2011, 08:09 AM   #51
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another quick question... how low is your cab mounted to your frame? looking at that, if the back is layed out on the runningboards, your cab would probably be almost flush with the framerails....?
I made my mounts about 3.5" off the frame so that i didnt need a driveshaft tunnel. My truck wont lay the runningboards because of the wheel tire setup i'm using. At the back of the cab i've got close to 2" from the cab to the frame.
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Old 05-13-2011, 08:13 AM   #52
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[quote=1lo67;4676891]Was hoping to be ready for Nashville Goodguys.. but i got a small job to do...money first you know.[/quote


I know what your saying about the money. Seems like i stay BROKE!!
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Old 07-10-2011, 03:23 PM   #53
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10

Interested in what you have done and don't live to far away.....what s-10 frame did you use and what all did you have to do to make it work? I'm looking at a 48 to do something similar too
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Old 07-10-2011, 03:58 PM   #54
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which s-10 chassis is it?
ive a 2000 regular cab short bed.
And i like to get a 49ish body for it.
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Old 07-11-2011, 07:45 AM   #55
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which s-10 chassis is it?
ive a 2000 regular cab short bed.
And i like to get a 49ish body for it.

I used a 1989 regular cab long bed.
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Old 07-11-2011, 07:56 AM   #56
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Interested in what you have done and don't live to far away.....what s-10 frame did you use and what all did you have to do to make it work? I'm looking at a 48 to do something similar too
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I used an '89 model standard cab longbed.(bought the whole truck running with a 4.3 for $150.00) I will say that there is more fabrication work involved than what i originally thoughtbut have friends that have subframed thier trucks and they tell me that there is alot of fab work if you go that way to. You're welcome to stop by anytime.
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Old 09-13-2011, 09:12 PM   #57
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Just finished stripping my frame down to the metal and filled most of the holes that wont be needed Now time to get the frame and all the suspension parts painted.
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Old 09-19-2011, 11:42 AM   #58
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LOokin GREAT!
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Old 09-19-2011, 04:00 PM   #59
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LOokin GREAT!
Thanks, it means alot to me to have someone with as nice of a truck as you have to say that about mine.
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Old 09-22-2011, 08:38 PM   #60
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10

This is one fine truck! I've been following your build and I must say it is basically a plan for my 52. I have the s10 frame and I'm collecting parts to get a head start. I believe you said your gonna run re6s on the front, could you take some up close pics of where you cut the pocket out to clear the bags. Any help in that area would make it easier when I start. Thanks and keep up the good work and of course lots of pics to follow along with.
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Old 09-25-2011, 03:48 PM   #61
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This is one fine truck! I've been following your build and I must say it is basically a plan for my 52. I have the s10 frame and I'm collecting parts to get a head start. I believe you said your gonna run re6s on the front, could you take some up close pics of where you cut the pocket out to clear the bags. Any help in that area would make it easier when I start. Thanks and keep up the good work and of course lots of pics to follow along with.
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Thanks for the nice words. On the front if you use re6's you dont have to open the pocket up. I opened the front pocket up on mine because alot of my friends have airride equiped trucks and cars and they all say that with my truck down to the bare frame that i should go ahead and open them up. (This gives you more options for bags re6's, re7's or 2600's) later if i decide to change to something different. I included some pictures of the pockets opened up.
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Old 09-25-2011, 09:23 PM   #62
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This is one fine truck! I've been following your build and I must say it is basically a plan for my 52. I have the s10 frame and I'm collecting parts to get a head start. I believe you said your gonna run re6s on the front, could you take some up close pics of where you cut the pocket out to clear the bags. Any help in that area would make it easier when I start. Thanks and keep up the good work and of course lots of pics to follow along with.
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if you stick with something like Slam Specalties RE6 or SS6 bags, you only trim a tiny amount of the spring pocket lip.
you dont have to massively cut your frame.

dont touch your frame until you have bags in hand. that way you dont over cut it.
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Old 09-25-2011, 10:21 PM   #63
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if you stick with something like Slam Specalties RE6 or SS6 bags, you only trim a tiny amount of the spring pocket lip.
you dont have to massively cut your frame.

dont touch your frame until you have bags in hand. that way you dont over cut it.
I have to agree,and so i used a set of 2600's to let me know how much to cut. I will say that re6's and re7's dont seem to ballon as much as 2500's and 2600's. I believe that no two setups are the same and when i had re6's in the front of my truck i could air it up and down with plenty of room without trimming the pocket. But like MrDude said, just wait till you can buy or borrow some bags.
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Old 09-25-2011, 10:25 PM   #64
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10

I strongly recommend going with a bigger bag. I had re-6's in the front of my s10, which has a v6 and weighs a lot less than your truck will. It takes twice the pressure to get full lift than a size bigger bag, and will ride a lot better than re-6's. They take way too much pressure to lift an s10 much less a 49 chevy. You will be swapping them out in the future if you don't now, and cutting the pocket more. I would run re-7s in front and back, possibly re-8s in the back depending on clearance of your tire.
Edit: Slam bags do not balloon as much as airlift and other bags, so you can cut less and have a larger bag.
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Old 09-26-2011, 02:36 PM   #65
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Thanks for the input I'm sure it will save me time and headaches when I start the plan is re7s on the front and 9000s on the rear with a tri 4 bar. Thanks again!
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:49 PM   #66
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Super good looking truck!! What did you use to clean the frame with? Thanks Bill
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Old 09-27-2011, 07:12 PM   #67
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Great looking truck. Really nice.
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Old 09-27-2011, 08:54 PM   #68
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Super good looking truck!! What did you use to clean the frame with? Thanks Bill
Bill, i just used 2" roloc disks and alot of elbow grease.
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Old 09-29-2011, 08:15 AM   #69
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Thought i would get a few shoots of my little helper.
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Old 09-29-2011, 09:14 AM   #70
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Good to get them started young, frame and parts look good....Jim
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Old 12-05-2011, 05:03 PM   #71
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Finally finished painting all the suspension parts. Now time to get this thing put back together!!!
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Old 12-05-2011, 05:46 PM   #72
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Chassis looks good....Jim
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Old 12-05-2011, 07:37 PM   #74
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rollinrooster, The frame looks great and it is good to see that you have a helper also. Great job.

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Old 12-05-2011, 09:28 PM   #75
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How wide is your 9"? I assume it's narrowed since it's the later housing.
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