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tallhoedude · 06-27-2007, 07:42 AM

frt floorsand cowl:

Chevyman63 · 06-27-2007, 08:07 AM

Looking good!!!

Did you get your drive shaft back on the Tahoe?

**Yukon Jack** · 06-27-2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

damn that was a lot of cutting and wlding:

That's an understatement but that will be so sweet to have all the rust tackled! Good job

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-30-2007, 09:07 AM

Looks damn good....

tallhoedude · 07-02-2007, 12:59 PM

Got The W/s Frame Done:

Chevyman63 · 07-02-2007, 02:04 PM

Excellent!!!

swyfor5 · 07-03-2007, 01:48 AM

Man, I love your build thread! Any new news? I keep watching to see what's going on here! Anything new on the 1 ton setup?

tallhoedude · 07-03-2007, 07:46 AM

NOT MUCH MORE DONE YET THAN THE PICS.ITS GETTING THERE.THE BODY TUB WILL GO EASY.IT IS IN AWESOPME SHAPE.I THINK MY NEXT STEP IS GETTING THE BODY INSIDE AND UNDERSIDE BLASTED.

AS FAR AS THE 1TON SETUP.ITS MOST LIKELY GETTING TOSSED INFAVOR OF ROCKWELL 2 1/2 TON MILITARY AXLES

AND 46 OR 49" MEATS.

MY MAIN USE IS MUD AND SAND.THE 42'S ON MY IROKS GET SWALLOWED EASY IN THE MUD WHERE I PLAY.....NOT FOR LONG

THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS.
BUY MY TAHOE!

1969k10stepside · 07-03-2007, 11:42 AM

2 and 1/2 ton Rockwells

That's gonna be one bad a$$ blazer,Andy.I cant wait to see the k5 once you have the drivetrain under it.I dont think there is any other k5 in the hoosier state with 2 & 1/2 ton Rockwells and a tire above 44

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:20 AM

more axle pics:

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:21 AM

heres the diy fgb52 kit installed:

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:24 AM

heres my first step at fabricating wheel disc brakes for my rockwells.got the rotors and hubs together,tok a little machine work on the lathe.
using ford f700 school bus rotors and ford f550 brake calipers.

badass72 · 07-03-2007, 10:38 PM

your doing a hell of job keep it up

krue · 07-05-2007, 05:15 AM

Can't wait to see it on the ground! Or rather in the air!

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:10 AM

update photos:
found lots of ugly damage on the right bedside.cut parts from a shortbed i had lying around to fix it.

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:11 AM

one more of bed:

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:12 AM

heres the diy4x b52 kit.this is very nice stuff.

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:12 AM

my s&w 10point cage kit:

Thealien · 08-21-2007, 09:44 AM

Excellant work, Look forward to progress!!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-21-2007, 10:39 AM

I'm digging the tires that are on the rockwell axle. That's quite a bedside repair. Can't wait to see more progress!

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 10:59 AM

the tires on the rockwell axle in the photos are the stockers..about 42" tall.heavy as hell...but will be good to use as mockups to get ready for the 49's

Ludington1 · 08-21-2007, 11:52 AM

Wow... Great work on the Blazer, and those Rockwells are gonna be awesome under there!!!

Now that your bodywork skills are getting so good, just let me know when you're ready and I will send up one of the old Dodges... maybe not 4x4 but at least the yellow one has a 4.10 Dana 60... does that count?

Later,
D
AKA "Little Brother"

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 12:10 PM

yeah,build me a shop and the bodywork is free!!!!!!!!!!!!

i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...

**jamie72** · 08-21-2007, 06:08 PM

i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...

[/QUOTE]

lol... hey great body work... you can just imagine what i thought(and said) when i seen the first pic of your tub..lol

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:18 AM

got some more work done on the diffs,got centers cut out,cleaned,new high clearance and strength skids indsalled.axles painted,begin assembly next week.i am narrowing frt axle,wilkl have more pics.

06-27-2007, 07:42 AM	#1
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! frt floorsand cowl: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

06-27-2007, 08:07 AM	#2
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Looking good!!! Did you get your drive shaft back on the Tahoe? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

06-30-2007, 09:07 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: My Build Begins! Looks damn good.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-02-2007, 12:59 PM	#5
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Got The W/s Frame Done: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-02-2007, 02:04 PM	#6
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Excellent!!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

07-03-2007, 01:48 AM	#7
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My Build Begins! Man, I love your build thread! Any new news? I keep watching to see what's going on here! Anything new on the 1 ton setup? Last edited by swyfor5; 07-03-2007 at 01:49 AM. Reason: spelling error

07-03-2007, 07:46 AM	#8
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! NOT MUCH MORE DONE YET THAN THE PICS.ITS GETTING THERE.THE BODY TUB WILL GO EASY.IT IS IN AWESOPME SHAPE.I THINK MY NEXT STEP IS GETTING THE BODY INSIDE AND UNDERSIDE BLASTED. AS FAR AS THE 1TON SETUP.ITS MOST LIKELY GETTING TOSSED INFAVOR OF ROCKWELL 2 1/2 TON MILITARY AXLES AND 46 OR 49" MEATS. MY MAIN USE IS MUD AND SAND.THE 42'S ON MY IROKS GET SWALLOWED EASY IN THE MUD WHERE I PLAY.....NOT FOR LONG THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS. BUY MY TAHOE! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-03-2007, 11:42 AM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: My Build Begins! 2 and 1/2 ton Rockwells That's gonna be one bad a$$ blazer,Andy.I cant wait to see the k5 once you have the drivetrain under it.I dont think there is any other k5 in the hoosier state with 2 & 1/2 ton Rockwells and a tire above 44

09-05-2007, 09:20 AM	#10
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! more axle pics: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

09-05-2007, 09:21 AM	#11
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres the diy fgb52 kit installed: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

09-05-2007, 09:24 AM	#12
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres my first step at fabricating wheel disc brakes for my rockwells.got the rotors and hubs together,tok a little machine work on the lathe. using ford f700 school bus rotors and ford f550 brake calipers. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-03-2007, 10:38 PM	#13
badass72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 16	Re: My Build Begins! your doing a hell of job keep it up

07-05-2007, 05:15 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: My Build Begins! Can't wait to see it on the ground! Or rather in the air! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-21-2007, 08:10 AM	#15
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	*Re: My Build Begins!updated 8-21-2007** update photos: found lots of ugly damage on the right bedside.cut parts from a shortbed i had lying around to fix it. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:11 AM	#16
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! one more of bed: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"



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08-21-2007, 08:12 AM	#17
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres the diy4x b52 kit.this is very nice stuff. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:12 AM	#18
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! my s&w 10point cage kit: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 09:44 AM	#19
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: My Build Begins! Excellant work, Look forward to progress!!

08-21-2007, 10:39 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My Build Begins! I'm digging the tires that are on the rockwell axle. That's quite a bedside repair. Can't wait to see more progress! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-21-2007, 10:59 AM	#21
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! the tires on the rockwell axle in the photos are the stockers..about 42" tall.heavy as hell...but will be good to use as mockups to get ready for the 49's __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 11:52 AM	#22
Ludington1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 9	Re: My Build Begins! Wow... Great work on the Blazer, and those Rockwells are gonna be awesome under there!!! Now that your bodywork skills are getting so good, just let me know when you're ready and I will send up one of the old Dodges... maybe not 4x4 but at least the yellow one has a 4.10 Dana 60... does that count? Later, D AKA "Little Brother" Attached Images Last edited by Ludington1; 08-21-2007 at 11:54 AM.

08-21-2007, 12:10 PM	#23
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! yeah,build me a shop and the bodywork is free!!!!!!!!!!!! i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop... __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 06:08 PM	#24
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: My Build Begins! i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...[/QUOTE] lol... hey great body work... you can just imagine what i thought(and said) when i seen the first pic of your tub..lol __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

09-05-2007, 09:18 AM	#25
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins!update 09-03-07 got some more work done on the diffs,got centers cut out,cleaned,new high clearance and strength skids indsalled.axles painted,begin assembly next week.i am narrowing frt axle,wilkl have more pics. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

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