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dragginass · 09-03-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcentsr6

+1 for a LWB build. I need to get back to my plans...$$ are tight though. Good luck...Ill be watching.

Haha yea its a little here and there with this truck. Trying to get it done as well as bus customer trucks in a out as quickly as possable. We are fixing to be taking on 3 very large builds. So I am kinda slowing things down for those. So this truck is nickle and dimming me to death at the 11th hour cuz funds are slowing down as well. lol.

dragginass · 09-07-2008, 10:43 PM

finished the tranny cross member

joe231 · 09-08-2008, 01:18 AM

nice!

Dusty_case · 09-08-2008, 03:34 AM

There is a lot of time and money I am In a hole on my project slow going hard to clime out looks good keep up the work

dragginass · 09-10-2008, 11:08 PM

Well a slight update....

Got the tranny cross member installed and removed the stock one. Got the rear bars mocked up and tacked. Will finish weld them tomorrow and possably start on the bag mounts.

I meant to have pics today but I left my camera at the house on accident. So I will post them tomorrow.

Spray-Bomb · 09-11-2008, 10:29 AM

ShowSS12 · 09-12-2008, 08:29 PM

Sweet build

dragginass · 09-15-2008, 11:59 PM

Well finally here are the pics....

dragginass · 09-16-2008, 12:00 AM

And more...

bad68bowtie · 09-16-2008, 01:27 AM

I think you're better than me

Truck looks like it's gonna turn out awesome man.

original_balzer · 09-16-2008, 01:36 AM

Very cool build! How are the plates that cover the bag mounts and port, going to attatch?

dragginass · 09-16-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by original_balzer

Very cool build! How are the plates that cover the bag mounts and port, going to attatch?

They have tabs on the bottom of the plates that slide inside the box and they will be drilled and tapped with bolts going through the sides of the box to hold them down.

And thats for the comments guys.

Spray-Bomb · 09-16-2008, 10:40 AM

Spray-Bomb · 09-16-2008, 10:41 AM

Is there any reason this build isnt in the build thread section ???

dragginass · 09-16-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Is there any reason this build isnt in the build thread section ???

Cuz I didnt know there was a build thread section until just recently. lol.

blackesdime · 09-16-2008, 04:14 PM

...genius

thanks for the comments guys.

90\87Formula · 09-16-2008, 05:20 PM

What is the purpose of the U shaped bracket that is welded on top of the rear? I see it's not there in the last pics.

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Originally Posted by dragginass

heavy71chevy · 09-16-2008, 07:14 PM

Looks like a guard for the rearend that they tried to incorperate into the rear bridge for protection incase it hits to low when deflated...just my guess tho lol

samwise68 · 09-16-2008, 09:03 PM

Wow.

I'm usually not one to dig the extreme mods done to some trucks. But. Wow.

You guys are doing a stand up job, and making it look easy in the mean time!

Keep at it, I can't wait to see how this one turns out.

-Sam.

72BlckButy · 09-16-2008, 09:27 PM

You guys do some amazing work!!!

dragginass · 09-16-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9087Formula

What is the purpose of the U shaped bracket that is welded on top of the rear? I see it's not there in the last pics.

This bracket was to be used for the upper mount on a wishbone style 4 link. But after changing the design considerably we decided again this and removed it for the latter bars.

Thanks again for all the positive feedback. It is greatly appreciated.

TylerHuff · 09-16-2008, 11:21 PM

are you going to use the stock lower arms up front? If you are be sure to post pics of the lower arms and how you clearanced them so the bags dont rub.

dragginass · 09-16-2008, 11:51 PM

Yes I do plan to run the stock lowers for now. I removed the factory bump stops and mounts. I dont see any issues in rubbing with the upper plates and the lower cup mounts. I have not gotten to assembly on the front yet but I will see whats up as I go. I will probably do the mock up tomorrow night on the front now that you mention it.

Spray-Bomb · 09-17-2008, 10:56 AM

Im sure you prolly know this, but...
If you are planning to lay frame & still run the stock lower A-arms, then you wont get by with using the cups

Here is what I did to mine & even that wont lay you out

dragginass · 09-17-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Im sure you prolly know this, but...
If you are planning to lay frame & still run the stock lower A-arms, then you wont get by with using the cups

Here is what I did to mine & even that wont lay you out

Hmm this I did not know. Thanks for the heads up. I will have to look into that today. I assumed between the 3" drop spindles and cutting the cups down that it would be sufficient. I am sure I would have realized this upon assembly but that would just be a hassel.

Again this is our first Pre-80's truck that were laying out. We have mostly built all S-series for the past couple of years.... So these are new to us. This truck is kinda a guinnie pig for future builds to come. So that we have a little back round in the older truck scene.

Thanks again for the info

09-07-2008, 10:43 PM	#27
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build finished the tranny cross member __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

09-08-2008, 01:18 AM	#28
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build nice! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-08-2008, 03:34 AM	#29
Dusty_case Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spokane valley wa Posts: 112	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build There is a lot of time and money I am In a hole on my project slow going hard to clime out looks good keep up the work __________________ 1968 c10 250/3spd

09-10-2008, 11:08 PM	#30
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Well a slight update.... Got the tranny cross member installed and removed the stock one. Got the rear bars mocked up and tacked. Will finish weld them tomorrow and possably start on the bag mounts. I meant to have pics today but I left my camera at the house on accident. So I will post them tomorrow. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

09-11-2008, 10:29 AM	#31
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-12-2008, 08:29 PM	#32
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Sweet build __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

09-15-2008, 11:59 PM	#33
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Well finally here are the pics.... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

09-16-2008, 12:00 AM	#34
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build And more... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

09-16-2008, 01:27 AM	#35
bad68bowtie On the college boy budget... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build I think you're better than me Truck looks like it's gonna turn out awesome man. __________________ -'68 C10 short/step- 350/350

09-16-2008, 01:36 AM	#36
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Very cool build! How are the plates that cover the bag mounts and port, going to attatch? __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

09-16-2008, 10:40 AM	#38
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-16-2008, 10:41 AM	#39
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Is there any reason this build isnt in the build thread section ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-16-2008, 04:14 PM	#41
blackesdime Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build ...genius thanks for the comments guys.

09-16-2008, 07:14 PM	#43
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Looks like a guard for the rearend that they tried to incorperate into the rear bridge for protection incase it hits to low when deflated...just my guess tho lol __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

09-16-2008, 09:27 PM	#45
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09-16-2008, 11:21 PM	#47
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build are you going to use the stock lower arms up front? If you are be sure to post pics of the lower arms and how you clearanced them so the bags dont rub.

09-16-2008, 11:51 PM	#48
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Yes I do plan to run the stock lowers for now. I removed the factory bump stops and mounts. I dont see any issues in rubbing with the upper plates and the lower cup mounts. I have not gotten to assembly on the front yet but I will see whats up as I go. I will probably do the mock up tomorrow night on the front now that you mention it. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

09-17-2008, 10:56 AM	#49
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Im sure you prolly know this, but... If you are planning to lay frame & still run the stock lower A-arms, then you wont get by with using the cups Here is what I did to mine & even that wont lay you out __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 09-17-2008 at 10:59 AM.

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