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TOYOTA61384 · 05-11-2005, 07:52 PM

Well assuming I don't screw this up here are some progress pics of the step notch and crossmenber I did on my 72 Burb. It is a suicidedoors 10" step notch with 3" custom blocks, and a panhard bar I built. It is sitting on 20" Helos with a 275/45/20 tire. What do ya think?

TOYOTA61384 · 05-11-2005, 07:57 PM

Here is how she sits right now with the front and back all the way laid out. As you can see the front still needs alot of slicing.

Robert

72MARIO · 05-11-2005, 09:43 PM

Freeking AWESOME !

I love it.

Rollie396 · 05-11-2005, 10:17 PM

That bridge is really cool!

1low1967 · 05-12-2005, 07:08 AM

Looks great keep the pics coming

71swb4x4 · 05-12-2005, 01:35 PM

Looks good!

kamikazegmc · 05-12-2005, 02:08 PM

bad a$$, keep up the work.

jamis · 05-12-2005, 08:13 PM

looks like nice work. Are you going to cover that with some lexan floor and tubs, so you can drive it and still show off your work?

68C15 · 05-12-2005, 08:13 PM

sweet!, (is it gonna be ready for the meet at my house on the 4th?) <hint-hint>

phantom dually · 05-12-2005, 10:08 PM

whats the plans for the front??

ricecop425 · 05-13-2005, 01:56 AM

holy crap man that is freakin sweet

TOYOTA61384 · 05-13-2005, 08:58 AM

Thanks for all the compliments, for the cover, I think I am going to make some kind of cover on stuts that I can lift up at shows, and to access the bags to work on it. I thought about lexan, but I think it would just get nasty, also I don't want anybody to be able to see anything, I have had enough stuff stolen from my vehicles already

For the front I am in a pickle over the hood hinges. With such a tall tire I can only go another inch and a half if I grind all the way to the first bolt, so eventually I think I will have to go with a reverse tilt hood to get it to lay out. I will try to post a few more pics in the next few days if you want.

Thanks

Robert

1low1967 · 05-13-2005, 09:54 AM

I'm in the same boat as for hinges. I have seen a few that are billet and mount inward alittle more so they'll clear the tires but I can't find them. If i do i'll let you know and I'll try to get a pic up.

XXL · 05-13-2005, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1low1967

I'm in the same boat as for hinges. I have seen a few that are billet and mount inward alittle more so they'll clear the tires but I can't find them. If i do i'll let you know and I'll try to get a pic up.

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1low1967 · 05-13-2005, 11:45 AM

THAT IS IT SWEET......

Thank you very much

TOYOTA61384 · 05-13-2005, 12:10 PM

Those hinges, are sweet, but a $169.00 I think they are a little too rich for my poor cheap blood

. I might try to duplicate them, or like I said maybe a front tilt set up, would be sweet. I have seen s-10's with hinges off an eighties front tilt buick, that worked pretty well, well see. Right now I am more concerned about just driving it for awhile even if the front is a little higher, I need to see SOME light at the end of the tunnel

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See Ya

Robert

Izzy · 05-13-2005, 12:37 PM

There are about 6 members on fullsizechevy.com that took the buick hinges and lengthened the front support rod and they worked great.

TOYOTA61384 · 05-13-2005, 01:22 PM

Awesome, I'll have to check that out.

Thanks

Robert

jlaird · 05-21-2005, 10:23 PM

don't know anything about burbs, so... is the rear suspension the same as a C10?

smokekiki · 05-23-2005, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

don't know anything about burbs, so... is the rear suspension the same as a C10?

Yes

jlaird · 05-23-2005, 11:09 AM

So with a rear drop this severe, how are the stock trailing arms still able to be used? Is it the combination of the 20" wheels with the 3" blocks? Would there be any advantages to going to a 4link?

smokekiki · 05-23-2005, 12:23 PM

If You look at his last picture,You can see were the trailing arms are on the outside of the rear of the notch.

smokekiki · 05-23-2005, 12:29 PM

A 275/45-20 tire is about 29" tall.

jlaird · 05-23-2005, 02:01 PM

yea, I noticed that. So the trailing arms are not hitting the frame because of the tall tires and the 3" blocks??

TOYOTA61384 · 05-23-2005, 03:17 PM

Actually with it layed out, the trailing arms are resting on the frame. The three inch blocks is what allowed me to get it that much lower. If I wanted it to lay rocker, which is about another inch and a half, I could just run a lower profile tire, and then section the bottom of the frame about an inch.

Thanks for all the compliments.

Robert

05-11-2005, 07:52 PM	#1
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	Finally some PICS Well assuming I don't screw this up here are some progress pics of the step notch and crossmenber I did on my 72 Burb. It is a suicidedoors 10" step notch with 3" custom blocks, and a panhard bar I built. It is sitting on 20" Helos with a 275/45/20 tire. What do ya think? Attached Images

05-11-2005, 07:57 PM	#2
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	Here is how she sits right now with the front and back all the way laid out. As you can see the front still needs alot of slicing. Robert Attached Images

05-11-2005, 09:43 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Freeking AWESOME ! I love it. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-11-2005, 10:17 PM	#4
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	That bridge is really cool! __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

05-12-2005, 01:35 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Looks good! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-12-2005, 07:08 AM	#5
1low1967 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mohnton Posts: 87	Looks great keep the pics coming

05-12-2005, 02:08 PM	#7
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05-12-2005, 08:13 PM	#8
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	looks like nice work. Are you going to cover that with some lexan floor and tubs, so you can drive it and still show off your work? __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

05-12-2005, 08:13 PM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	sweet!, (is it gonna be ready for the meet at my house on the 4th?) <hint-hint> __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-12-2005, 10:08 PM	#10
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	whats the plans for the front?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

05-13-2005, 01:56 AM	#11
ricecop425 carl Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: seattle Posts: 190	holy crap man that is freakin sweet __________________ a man and his truck, such a beautiful thing

05-13-2005, 08:58 AM	#12
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	Thanks for all the compliments, for the cover, I think I am going to make some kind of cover on stuts that I can lift up at shows, and to access the bags to work on it. I thought about lexan, but I think it would just get nasty, also I don't want anybody to be able to see anything, I have had enough stuff stolen from my vehicles already For the front I am in a pickle over the hood hinges. With such a tall tire I can only go another inch and a half if I grind all the way to the first bolt, so eventually I think I will have to go with a reverse tilt hood to get it to lay out. I will try to post a few more pics in the next few days if you want. Thanks Robert

05-13-2005, 09:54 AM	#13
1low1967 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mohnton Posts: 87	I'm in the same boat as for hinges. I have seen a few that are billet and mount inward alittle more so they'll clear the tires but I can't find them. If i do i'll let you know and I'll try to get a pic up.

05-13-2005, 11:45 AM	#15
1low1967 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mohnton Posts: 87	THAT IS IT SWEET...... Thank you very much

05-13-2005, 12:10 PM	#16
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	Those hinges, are sweet, but a $169.00 I think they are a little too rich for my poor cheap blood . I might try to duplicate them, or like I said maybe a front tilt set up, would be sweet. I have seen s-10's with hinges off an eighties front tilt buick, that worked pretty well, well see. Right now I am more concerned about just driving it for awhile even if the front is a little higher, I need to see SOME light at the end of the tunnel . See Ya Robert



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05-13-2005, 12:37 PM	#17
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	There are about 6 members on fullsizechevy.com that took the buick hinges and lengthened the front support rod and they worked great.

05-13-2005, 01:22 PM	#18
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	Awesome, I'll have to check that out. Thanks Robert

05-21-2005, 10:23 PM	#19
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	don't know anything about burbs, so... is the rear suspension the same as a C10?

05-23-2005, 11:09 AM	#21
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	So with a rear drop this severe, how are the stock trailing arms still able to be used? Is it the combination of the 20" wheels with the 3" blocks? Would there be any advantages to going to a 4link?

05-23-2005, 12:23 PM	#22
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	If You look at his last picture,You can see were the trailing arms are on the outside of the rear of the notch. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-23-2005, 12:29 PM	#23
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	A 275/45-20 tire is about 29" tall. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-23-2005, 02:01 PM	#24
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	yea, I noticed that. So the trailing arms are not hitting the frame because of the tall tires and the 3" blocks??

05-23-2005, 03:17 PM	#25
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	Actually with it layed out, the trailing arms are resting on the frame. The three inch blocks is what allowed me to get it that much lower. If I wanted it to lay rocker, which is about another inch and a half, I could just run a lower profile tire, and then section the bottom of the frame about an inch. Thanks for all the compliments. Robert

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