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**67cheby** · 07-19-2010, 05:11 PM

boy if only that truck had some Coys on it....im just saying

RocketKing · 07-19-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

boy if only that truck had some Coys on it....im just saying

You have a darkside...you know that? lol

RocketKing · 07-21-2010, 12:00 AM

Okay after some trial and error and error and error, I think I have the tank close to where I want it.

I put the bed frame on to help me with the height and placement. New steel and bolts were from GMCPauls.

I cut both back crossmembers out, here is the pic of the second to last brace.

I still need to fill in some rubber so the metal does not rub.
More pics coming soon.

RocketKing · 07-21-2010, 03:23 PM

My frame was tweaked a little, droping one side about 1/2" lower than the other in the rear. I used a flat piece of 1/4" steel to brace it back up and then slid the tank to the steel.

I will have to modify the steel piece in order for the inside back bumper bracket to work. I will also fab some hinges for the tank straps and mount them to the steel piece.

As you can tell I gained quite a bit more space by moving the tank back.

Before

After

bigbadjohn84 · 07-21-2010, 07:24 PM

sweet progress my friend. i am utilizing a 90 s10 blazer tank in mine. bit smaller than the fullsize blazer tank. just fyi

mcbassin · 07-21-2010, 10:44 PM

Looks like there may be enough room for the panhard now. Nice work. I would like to see some more pics of it from the rear.

RocketKing · 07-22-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like there may be enough room for the panhard now. Nice work. I would like to see some more pics of it from the rear.

I did gain alot of space but I am still gonna have issues with the panhard bar. I would be glad to get those pics for ya. Thanks for looking

RocketKing · 07-22-2010, 10:01 PM

Got the straps welded on.

I must say first that I completely unashamedly stole this mounting idea from Rokcrln. The major difference is that his looks about 1000x's better than mine. But I did get it to work.
I took 1/2" tubing and put a 3/8" bolt through it with a lock nut on the end. Took a small piece of 3/16" steel and welded it to the hinges.

I took the original blazer straps, cut off the ends and welded one end to the middle hinge piece and a 8" long 5/16" carriage bolt on the other.

Then took some 1/8" strap, fabbed and welded it to the back new crossmember

Make sure everything lines up...

Ready for a test fit

VA72C10 · 07-22-2010, 11:52 PM

nice progress

RocketKing · 07-23-2010, 02:02 PM

Got the tank in and fitted, everything seems to fit pretty good. I now need to put something between the metal and the tank to keep them from rubbing. I have some wide nylon strap, I wonder if that would work or just put felt back on it.
Any suggestions?

Mcbassin, here are some other shots you requested, let me know if I can get some more for ya.

**67cheby** · 07-23-2010, 02:06 PM

man that tank sets in there nice the only thing that could make that pic look any better is ?????? oh ya wheels

RocketKing · 07-23-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

man that tank sets in there nice the only thing that could make that pic look any better is ?????? oh ya wheels

Lol, hey don't be hatin' on my "5-star" rimmies man!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-23-2010, 05:57 PM

Nice work on getting the tank mounted in there!

RocketKing · 11-17-2010, 01:04 AM

Man, it has been awhile since my last update... if I would stop changing my mind and redoin' stuff things would go alot faster. lol

Anyway, I am test fitting the engine. LQ4 with the #2 adapters the are shown on glock's thread. The only problem is in order to keep the A/C in the factory location you have to trim the passenger adapter plate (also on glock's thread) and move the motor mount back. Then take the frame tower (these are original 6 cyl towers on the rear holes) and add 2" toward the rear and drill a new hole to attach the motor mount, the hole we drilled is 1 3/4" from the original.

backside

clearance shots

with A/C

oil pan

mcbassin · 11-17-2010, 08:52 AM

Nice work on fitting the engine mounts! Can you get some picks of the whole engine from the sides or front. I'd like to see how the gap is on the firewall. thanks,

VA72C10 · 11-17-2010, 10:18 AM

nice progress! Keep plugging away at it!

**67cheby** · 11-17-2010, 10:30 AM

and just when i thought you had forgotten you had a truck !!!

RocketKing · 11-17-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on fitting the engine mounts! Can you get some picks of the whole engine from the sides or front. I'd like to see how the gap is on the firewall. thanks,

Sorry, but the cab is not on the frame yet, give me a few weeks, I hope to have it on and I will be glad to help you out.

RocketKing · 11-17-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

and just when i thought you had forgotten you had a truck !!!

Well, I kept tripping over this thing in the garage and lo and behold it was a truck!!!

Actually, I took the gas tank out and replaced the original bracing, I just did not like how low it hung below the frame, and then I replaced all my springs with some a little looooower.

usmcchevy · 11-20-2010, 01:28 PM

Subscribed! Nice work, Thanks for the info about the 6 cly stands.

RocketKing · 11-20-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Subscribed! Nice work, Thanks for the info about the 6 cly stands.

Thanks for the compliment! Let me know if I can help with any more questions you might have.

RocketKing · 11-24-2010, 12:24 AM

In case anyone is looking at exhaust manifolds instead of headers I thought I would show you a test fit of TBSS manifolds.

DRIVER SIDE

PASSENGER SIDE

mcbassin · 11-24-2010, 09:19 AM

Are you planning on running A/C on your truck? Will you be able to install and remove the compressor with this setup? Looks great! where did you score the TBSS manifolds?

RocketKing · 11-24-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Are you planning on running A/C on your truck? Will you be able to install and remove the compressor with this setup? Looks great! where did you score the TBSS manifolds?

Yes I am running A/C in the factory location, I can acutally bolt the compressor and bracket on this set up just the way it sits, I will bolt it on and send you a pic to see if you like it.
I got the manifolds from TBSSowners.com, the guy gave them to me free, I just paid shipping. ($30) Some people over there try to sell them for $100 bucks but some will just give them away. As a matter of fact, I had two different guys that I contacted about giving me their manifolds, if your interested I will give you the name of the person with the other set. LMK

Rex

**67cheby** · 11-24-2010, 11:22 AM

looks great for those of us who dont know what is TBSS ??

07-19-2010, 05:11 PM	#51
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... boy if only that truck had some Coys on it....im just saying __________________ 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

07-21-2010, 12:00 AM	#53
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Okay after some trial and error and error and error, I think I have the tank close to where I want it. I put the bed frame on to help me with the height and placement. New steel and bolts were from GMCPauls. I cut both back crossmembers out, here is the pic of the second to last brace. I still need to fill in some rubber so the metal does not rub. More pics coming soon. __________________ Rex

07-21-2010, 03:23 PM	#54
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... My frame was tweaked a little, droping one side about 1/2" lower than the other in the rear. I used a flat piece of 1/4" steel to brace it back up and then slid the tank to the steel. I will have to modify the steel piece in order for the inside back bumper bracket to work. I will also fab some hinges for the tank straps and mount them to the steel piece. As you can tell I gained quite a bit more space by moving the tank back. Before After __________________ Rex

07-21-2010, 07:24 PM	#55
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: The Fuse is Lit... sweet progress my friend. i am utilizing a 90 s10 blazer tank in mine. bit smaller than the fullsize blazer tank. just fyi

07-21-2010, 10:44 PM	#56
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Looks like there may be enough room for the panhard now. Nice work. I would like to see some more pics of it from the rear. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-22-2010, 10:01 PM	#58
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Got the straps welded on. I must say first that I completely unashamedly stole this mounting idea from Rokcrln. The major difference is that his looks about 1000x's better than mine. But I did get it to work. I took 1/2" tubing and put a 3/8" bolt through it with a lock nut on the end. Took a small piece of 3/16" steel and welded it to the hinges. I took the original blazer straps, cut off the ends and welded one end to the middle hinge piece and a 8" long 5/16" carriage bolt on the other. Then took some 1/8" strap, fabbed and welded it to the back new crossmember Make sure everything lines up... Ready for a test fit __________________ Rex

07-22-2010, 11:52 PM	#59
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: The Fuse is Lit... nice progress __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-23-2010, 02:02 PM	#60
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Got the tank in and fitted, everything seems to fit pretty good. I now need to put something between the metal and the tank to keep them from rubbing. I have some wide nylon strap, I wonder if that would work or just put felt back on it. Any suggestions? Mcbassin, here are some other shots you requested, let me know if I can get some more for ya. __________________ Rex Last edited by RocketKing; 07-23-2010 at 02:02 PM.

07-23-2010, 02:06 PM	#61
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... man that tank sets in there nice the only thing that could make that pic look any better is ?????? oh ya wheels __________________ 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

07-23-2010, 05:57 PM	#63
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11-17-2010, 01:04 AM	#64
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Man, it has been awhile since my last update... if I would stop changing my mind and redoin' stuff things would go alot faster. lol Anyway, I am test fitting the engine. LQ4 with the #2 adapters the are shown on glock's thread. The only problem is in order to keep the A/C in the factory location you have to trim the passenger adapter plate (also on glock's thread) and move the motor mount back. Then take the frame tower (these are original 6 cyl towers on the rear holes) and add 2" toward the rear and drill a new hole to attach the motor mount, the hole we drilled is 1 3/4" from the original. backside clearance shots with A/C oil pan __________________ Rex

11-17-2010, 08:52 AM	#65
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Nice work on fitting the engine mounts! Can you get some picks of the whole engine from the sides or front. I'd like to see how the gap is on the firewall. thanks, __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-17-2010, 10:18 AM	#66
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: The Fuse is Lit... nice progress! Keep plugging away at it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-17-2010, 10:30 AM	#67
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... and just when i thought you had forgotten you had a truck !!! __________________ 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

11-20-2010, 01:28 PM	#70
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11-24-2010, 12:24 AM	#72
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... In case anyone is looking at exhaust manifolds instead of headers I thought I would show you a test fit of TBSS manifolds. DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE __________________ Rex

11-24-2010, 09:19 AM	#73
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Are you planning on running A/C on your truck? Will you be able to install and remove the compressor with this setup? Looks great! where did you score the TBSS manifolds? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-24-2010, 11:22 AM	#75
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... looks great for those of us who dont know what is TBSS ?? __________________ 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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