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Dinos63 · 03-10-2008, 09:32 PM

Rob i think if was to launch this truck i would break i lot of stuff (teeth)the suspension is so stiff i may switch the springs and depending on the shocks, i have found maybe for the rear some big tall reservoir shocks(fox) will see

greg64 · 03-10-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Dino:

Looks like a "gasser". You are a freak show! Keep us posted with pix and thanks for sharing.

That's what I was thinking too, Tony. Gotta like that gasser straight axle look, although on a truck it's different! Thanks for showing us what you're up to Dino!

hewlett2002000 · 03-11-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

hewlett i will get all the info on this and pm you, on what i have used

that would be great! i appreciate it.
thanks,
John

Sam59 · 03-11-2008, 04:48 AM

damnit, i'm jealous

protrash64 · 03-11-2008, 05:13 AM

All it needs is a big GLAMIS sticker in the back window!!! Thats crazy dude!!

Dinos63 · 03-11-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

All it needs is a big GLAMIS sticker in the back window!!! Thats crazy dude!!

yeah jeff its nuts you need to come buy and check it out, oh and bring me a glamis sticker

**ChiefRocka** · 03-11-2008, 08:29 AM

That looks hella sick man !!!

You gonna bubble out the front fenders now pre-runner style or what ??

What you planning for the rear ?? Flip the axle and some longer coils or what ??

Way cool !!!

PrerunnerRob · 03-11-2008, 09:50 AM

2.5 or 3" coil-overs up front would make a world of difference. Did I hear long travel 4 link rear?

Actually there are some awesome leaf spring kits that don't totally break the bank, and still achieve 15+ inches of travel!

Here is my daily driver, been this way for around 5+ years now-2001 2wd Silverado-Deaver long travel rear leaf's, 4" fabricated knuckles, some crappy coils, and Fabtech upper arms. New trucks aren't built like old ones, I'm on front hub/bearing assembly number 7($300+ each). FIberglass fenders and bedsides, self built bumper.

Oh yea, and plan on spending at least 1k per desert trip for replacement parts!

Dinos63 · 03-11-2008, 06:29 PM

rob me and you got to talk , i thought maybe you would know this stuff

**ChiefRocka** · 03-11-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

2.5 or 3" coil-overs up front would make a world of difference. Did I hear long travel 4 link rear?

Actually there are some awesome leaf spring kits that don't totally break the bank, and still achieve 15+ inches of travel!

Here is my daily driver, been this way for around 5+ years now-2001 2wd Silverado-Deaver long travel rear leaf's, 4" fabricated knuckles, some crappy coils, and Fabtech upper arms. New trucks aren't built like old ones, I'm on front hub/bearing assembly number 7($300+ each). FIberglass fenders and bedsides, self built bumper.

Oh yea, and plan on spending at least 1k per desert trip for replacement parts!

Thought you straight axle'ing the front ?

PrerunnerRob · 03-12-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Thought you straight axle'ing the front ?

I am, just as soon as I finish my crewcab!

PrerunnerRob · 03-12-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

rob me and you got to talk , i thought maybe you would know this stuff

Sure thing Dino, PM me.

Grunion · 03-12-2008, 06:29 PM

looks good dino

1LoC10 · 03-12-2008, 06:42 PM

lookin cool.... but i kinda liked it before.. flat bed and all

joe231 · 03-12-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

2.5 or 3" coil-overs up front would make a world of difference. Did I hear long travel 4 link rear?

Actually there are some awesome leaf spring kits that don't totally break the bank, and still achieve 15+ inches of travel!

Here is my daily driver, been this way for around 5+ years now-2001 2wd Silverado-Deaver long travel rear leaf's, 4" fabricated knuckles, some crappy coils, and Fabtech upper arms. New trucks aren't built like old ones, I'm on front hub/bearing assembly number 7($300+ each). FIberglass fenders and bedsides, self built bumper.

Oh yea, and plan on spending at least 1k per desert trip for replacement parts!

ok Rob, now your name on here makes sense to me

I had been wondering

72BlckButy · 03-13-2008, 12:00 AM

Dino... this is out of the norm... but will be one sweet truck when complete!

Rokcrln · 03-14-2008, 01:01 AM

badriand · 03-14-2008, 01:40 AM

Here is some inspiration Dino.

SeanPaintsFlames · 03-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Sweet Catalina vert! My wife's first car was a 67 Catalina 4 door that we built up. It sucked.

ElkyRacer · 03-14-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by badriand

Here is some inspiration Dino.

Holy tire rubbing batman!!!

jonzcustomshop · 03-15-2008, 03:09 AM

hey dino:I have an idea for you...
this truck is going to be like a baja racer, right?
so you are going to need big wheelwells for lots of clearance.
how about using some fenders off a 2 ton, they should bolt right on , and would look stock.
then maybe cut up another pair, for the fleet bed...

joe231 · 03-15-2008, 07:18 AM

That is exactly what i was thinking jon, you beat me to the punch

Dinos63 · 03-15-2008, 07:52 AM

thats not a bad idea jon hmmmm

PrerunnerRob · 03-16-2008, 07:04 AM

You need a sweet front bumper!
I built this several years ago while I was learning basic fab stuff, it was my second attempt at a front bumper, my truck being the first.

Getting respect from the guy I was building it for while I had my back turned

F'ing F-rds! Notice the difference in frame rail size!

PrerunnerRob · 03-16-2008, 07:05 AM

Dont mind the garbage can and clamp, "someone" forgot to order mounting tabs

Finished product!

This was all completed in less then 8 hours, all with scrap laying around the garage, except for the tubing.

03-10-2008, 09:32 PM	#26
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: something different 66 long travel truck Rob i think if was to launch this truck i would break i lot of stuff (teeth)the suspension is so stiff i may switch the springs and depending on the shocks, i have found maybe for the rear some big tall reservoir shocks(fox) will see __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

03-11-2008, 04:48 AM	#29
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03-11-2008, 05:13 AM	#30
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03-11-2008, 08:29 AM	#32
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03-11-2008, 09:50 AM	#33
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: something different 66 long travel truck 2.5 or 3" coil-overs up front would make a world of difference. Did I hear long travel 4 link rear? Actually there are some awesome leaf spring kits that don't totally break the bank, and still achieve 15+ inches of travel! Here is my daily driver, been this way for around 5+ years now-2001 2wd Silverado-Deaver long travel rear leaf's, 4" fabricated knuckles, some crappy coils, and Fabtech upper arms. New trucks aren't built like old ones, I'm on front hub/bearing assembly number 7($300+ each). FIberglass fenders and bedsides, self built bumper. Oh yea, and plan on spending at least 1k per desert trip for replacement parts! Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 03-11-2008 at 09:56 AM.

03-11-2008, 06:29 PM	#34
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: something different 66 long travel truck rob me and you got to talk , i thought maybe you would know this stuff __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

03-12-2008, 06:29 PM	#38
Grunion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 92	Re: something different 66 long travel truck looks good dino

03-12-2008, 06:42 PM	#39
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03-13-2008, 12:00 AM	#41
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: something different 66 long travel truck Dino... this is out of the norm... but will be one sweet truck when complete! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-14-2008, 01:01 AM	#42
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03-14-2008, 01:40 AM	#43
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: something different 66 long travel truck Here is some inspiration Dino. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#44
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: something different 66 long travel truck Sweet Catalina vert! My wife's first car was a 67 Catalina 4 door that we built up. It sucked. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

03-15-2008, 03:09 AM	#46
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: something different 66 long travel truck hey dino:I have an idea for you... this truck is going to be like a baja racer, right? so you are going to need big wheelwells for lots of clearance. how about using some fenders off a 2 ton, they should bolt right on , and would look stock. then maybe cut up another pair, for the fleet bed... Attached Images

03-15-2008, 07:18 AM	#47
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: something different 66 long travel truck That is exactly what i was thinking jon, you beat me to the punch __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-15-2008, 07:52 AM	#48
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: something different 66 long travel truck thats not a bad idea jon hmmmm __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! Last edited by Dinos63; 03-15-2008 at 07:53 AM.



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03-16-2008, 07:04 AM	#49
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: something different 66 long travel truck You need a sweet front bumper! I built this several years ago while I was learning basic fab stuff, it was my second attempt at a front bumper, my truck being the first. Getting respect from the guy I was building it for while I had my back turned F'ing F-rds! Notice the difference in frame rail size!

03-16-2008, 07:05 AM	#50
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: something different 66 long travel truck Dont mind the garbage can and clamp, "someone" forgot to order mounting tabs Finished product! This was all completed in less then 8 hours, all with scrap laying around the garage, except for the tubing.

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