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Now that sounds like fun!

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I just reread pages 3,4,5 and see that you just clearenced the frame and u-bolts? You dont have to run a rack with the notched x member? I have read several threads on this mod but never seen one completed. I have been thinking about doing a notched x member but want to see if you can run a box or a rack. thanks for any help.

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So far its good but I have not driven it yet...

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Well................... when are ya gonna drive it? :lol:

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Cool project! Looks like you have some serious hours tied up in it. I was curious about the cross member mod too. I have seen a lot of members installing the P/B members similar. What does this do for you? Just lower the suspension that much more? Although, I think this style looks good, I really haven't gotten on board with all the bags and lowering stuff yet. I had a 67 short step bed that always looked like there was too much gap between the tires and the fenders.(it needed to be lowered a few inches).
I didn't even know this lowering gear existed for trucks until I ran into this site a few months back.I thought that was only for the impalas and montes out in Cali.......:) Keep going with your project!

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What's your plan for the exhaust? I see you made exhaust cut-outs in the TA xmember and flipped the TA brackets. On the Tahoe I found that the brackets need to be down (not flipped) in order to get the exhaust up/over the TA's. Otherwise you are going to have to hang it below the TA's to get further back. That's with 3" pipes; smaller might make it.

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So far I can run the box the only place it seems to hit is aired out the pitman arm stud runs into the lower a arm? I need to finish the front but have just been out of motivation for the project..

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Not sure when im gonna drive havein to much fun drivin the 56 now that its on the road... mIke as far as the rear crossmember I am at a standstill i am almost thinking I may just cut it all off and 4 link it as with the trailing arms I just cannot get down as low as the front. Also with the trailing arms and the b.b. and the headders im running id almost have to run the mufflers behind the rear axle and then the runs into wheres the fuel cell gonna go? Id like the bed to be finished with wood and not all hacked up looking.. Also on second thought I could just ditch the center crossmember and truck arms and link it from there? any ideas on this one mike cause im sure that as soon as the 56 is able to be out side all night im sure my 72 is going down to bare frame...

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Nice truck!! Thanks for the info on the steering!

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Cool, I like it. That's one of my favorite body styles.

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love the 55-57's

On the rear susp, you will need a big notch to get the rear as low as the front regardless of what the axle hangs from. I like the truck arms with bags and blocks, but I don't want to lay frame. I recommend spending some time reading up on the various options and their pros/cons over in the suspension section.

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Im not much for the frame or rockers being on the ground id just like to be close...

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Well I have been driving the hell out of the 56 but now that winter is here im back on the 72........

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Got the forward tilt hood done and she works great. One person can open and close the hood with no issues....

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Nicely done. I really like the forward tilt hoods.

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Right on! :metal:

You got a better pic of that K-5?

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Heres a few k-5 shots........

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Man..... you got some really nice rides!..... You have great taste:cool:

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Sweet

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I am doing a dropmember truck as one of my next few trucks. I want a nice 4x4 and I want an air ride frame dragging truck!!!!

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I just bought paint yesterday.......getting closer...

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waiting on paint progress!... Truck is coming along good. It seems as though you have too many vehicles, why dont you send the '56 my way for awhile...... :lol:

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Mee Too!! Looks Good!!

But do you mind sharing how you did the hood hinges? I looked back in the thread and couldn't find and detail on them.

Thanks!

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I actually used kevins how to guide I dont have the link but a quick board search brings it up.

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I think this is the one you are referring to:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...lt+hood+hinges

I read through it and my head still hurts. Did you really do that buick la sabre salvage yard thing?

Thanks for the info