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tallhoedude · 02-16-2008, 03:59 AM

If You Can Wait About 3 Weeks,i Hope To Be Setting The Body On The Frame By Then!!!

Ive Seen 2 67-72 Trucks With 12" Lifts(no Body Lifts)
And Both Were Clearing 44's Without Trimming Fenderwells.
Not By Enought To Go Offroading.
I Think 23" With 52's Should Clear The Way I Drive(balls To The Walls!!!)
Ill Know Before Long

Ironman97459 · 02-16-2008, 04:14 AM

Yea it will still be a while before I'm ready to set mine up. Waiting on a few items still. I do have a 3 in body lift already on the truck though.

1969k10stepside · 02-16-2008, 08:20 AM

Cant wait to see it done.All of us members around with 4wds need to go wheelin somewhere this year with our 67-72s..

tallhoedude · 02-16-2008, 07:01 PM

the badlands over in attica would be a good trip.
ive some of the guys on here talking about a trip to the dunes up in michigan,that woudl be a really good trip too.

Big J · 02-16-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

If You Can Wait About 3 Weeks,i Hope To Be Setting The Body On The Frame By Then!!!

Ive Seen 2 67-72 Trucks With 12" Lifts(no Body Lifts)
And Both Were Clearing 44's Without Trimming Fenderwells.
Not By Enought To Go Offroading.
I Think 23" With 52's Should Clear The Way I Drive(balls To The Walls!!!)
Ill Know Before Long

Seeing the body on the frame will be awesome! I can't wait to see those meats bolted up to the axles!

You've passed cool lifted truck and gone all the way to mini-monster truck....... SWEET! Maybe you should look around for some combine drive wheels and tires. What are they? Like 3' wide, how cool would that be, you'd float across about any mud hole.

Chevyman63 · 02-16-2008, 07:42 PM

Hey Andy, that would be cool if you could make the dunes trip.

tallhoedude · 02-16-2008, 07:49 PM

i love the dunes,we used to take my big tahoe there every year..what a blast!!
i know the k5 would have to be nasty in the sand!!

hey big j,you seen any of the "trucks gone wild" dvd's

they strap 8 of those big floater tires to a truck and float it across a lake,dual 48x31x24's at each corner,thats like a six foot wide tire at each corner....i would love to be able to do that ,those tires are BIG $$$,then you need 8 of them.

DANTES JIMMY · 02-18-2008, 10:54 AM

Sweet
Looks Good I Want To Know How That Motor Works For Ya
They Run Good In The New Trucks
Do Ya Have A Good Gear New Trucks Dont Run Much Less Than A 3.73
In A 4x4 Until These New Ones With A 6 Speed Came Out

tallhoedude · 03-04-2008, 06:26 PM

threw the tires on and rolled the chassis out of the garage to clean things up a litlle bit.

RAB38 · 03-04-2008, 07:43 PM

That thing is a beast, can't wait to see the body on it. Are you sure that 5.3 is going to have enough get up a go for all taht weight? Lookin good

**Yukon Jack** · 03-04-2008, 07:43 PM

That is going to chew some serious mud!

tallhoedude · 03-04-2008, 07:48 PM

i will just be running the stock 5.3 to get things up and going.once the bugs are worked out.it wil lgo thru some changes and be producing 450 hp with a 200hp shot of nitrous for the REALLY deep stuff

**lks dcvn** · 03-04-2008, 07:59 PM

Wow - nice work!

toomanytoyz · 03-04-2008, 08:25 PM

Good Thing Sping is Coming, Sure not gonna put that Tub on in your Garage..........

This is Gonna be Nicer than your Tahoe was & That was Killer...........

Good Luck,Rick

tallhoedude · 03-04-2008, 08:41 PM

if i take the wheels and tires back off,the body will fit on it inside the garage and will just BARELY clear the overhead door with these rollers i made to fit undr the axles.

man i do miss my tahoe though!i dont think the k5 will be quite as easy to make a daily driver,but much more fun in the mud

Chevyman63 · 03-05-2008, 02:59 AM

Holy Crap! That thing is going to be a monster!

Nice!

Big J · 03-05-2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Holy Crap! That thing is going to be a monster!

Nice!

That was exactly my thought, lol.... Yeah right now you'd need about 6 basket ball players to lift that on for ya, lol.

**jamie72** · 03-05-2008, 05:36 AM

thats just badazz.... can`t wait to see it all togeather!!

Troy-Built · 03-05-2008, 08:02 AM

Hey tallhoedude and toomanytoys! I finally got moved around at work and have weekends off. I would be up to a road trip to help either one of you out. I am finally starting on mamas 72 K5. I am only 25 minutes away from Badlands.

1969k10stepside · 03-05-2008, 08:06 AM

Man that thing is gonna be huge..I'm gonna get the lift on my Blazer this month or if I'm lucky get the motor in my K20 and I can take it up there.We really need to plan a trip to the Badlands this year...

toomanytoyz · 03-05-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy-Built

Hey tallhoedude and toomanytoys! I finally got moved around at work and have weekends off. I would be up to a road trip to help either one of you out. I am finally starting on mamas 72 K5. I am only 25 minutes away from Badlands.

Troy,

That's Good News about your Work, Glad to hear it for You. Did u Get all the Work Done to Your Shop? Want to Come Down & See it...........

Thanks, Rick

tallhoedude · 03-05-2008, 04:54 PM

thanks for the words of encouragement and compliments.
actually i have access to 2 forklifts.each within 3 miles of my house!!
so if id decide to finish the body and cage before installing it on the frame it shouldnt be too bad a deal.
i am so up for a trip to the badlands.
i am heading out this week for family vacation to florida! gonna check out a few BIG trucks while im down there.lots of those guys are running 5TON
axles...huge!
but once im back ive got lots of parts to assemble,hopefully have this thing on the road by june.keeping my fingers crossed.

Chevyman63 · 03-05-2008, 05:03 PM

Cool, sounds like you'll be ready for a late fall dunes trip.

tallhoedude · 03-05-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Cool, sounds like you'll be ready for a late fall dunes trip.

FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ironman97459 · 03-12-2008, 03:39 AM

Did you end up narrowing your front axle? Looks like it is still full width.

02-16-2008, 03:59 AM	#126
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! If You Can Wait About 3 Weeks,i Hope To Be Setting The Body On The Frame By Then!!! Ive Seen 2 67-72 Trucks With 12" Lifts(no Body Lifts) And Both Were Clearing 44's Without Trimming Fenderwells. Not By Enought To Go Offroading. I Think 23" With 52's Should Clear The Way I Drive(balls To The Walls!!!) Ill Know Before Long __________________ 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!"

02-16-2008, 04:14 AM	#127
Ironman97459 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North bend, OR Posts: 22	Re: My Build Begins! Yea it will still be a while before I'm ready to set mine up. Waiting on a few items still. I do have a 3 in body lift already on the truck though.

02-16-2008, 08:20 AM	#128
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: My Build Begins! Cant wait to see it done.All of us members around with 4wds need to go wheelin somewhere this year with our 67-72s.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 02-16-2008 at 11:04 AM.

02-16-2008, 07:01 PM	#129
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! the badlands over in attica would be a good trip. ive some of the guys on here talking about a trip to the dunes up in michigan,that woudl be a really good trip too. __________________ 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!"

02-16-2008, 07:42 PM	#131
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Hey Andy, that would be cool if you could make the dunes trip. __________________ 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

02-16-2008, 07:49 PM	#132
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! i love the dunes,we used to take my big tahoe there every year..what a blast!! i know the k5 would have to be nasty in the sand!! hey big j,you seen any of the "trucks gone wild" dvd's they strap 8 of those big floater tires to a truck and float it across a lake,dual 48x31x24's at each corner,thats like a six foot wide tire at each corner....i would love to be able to do that ,those tires are BIG $$$,then you need 8 of them. __________________ 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!"

02-18-2008, 10:54 AM	#133
DANTES JIMMY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PENDLETON,INDIANA Posts: 271	Re: My Build Begins! Sweet Looks Good I Want To Know How That Motor Works For Ya They Run Good In The New Trucks Do Ya Have A Good Gear New Trucks Dont Run Much Less Than A 3.73 In A 4x4 Until These New Ones With A 6 Speed Came Out

03-04-2008, 06:26 PM	#134
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! threw the tires on and rolled the chassis out of the garage to clean things up a litlle bit. 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!"

03-04-2008, 07:43 PM	#135
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: My Build Begins! That thing is a beast, can't wait to see the body on it. Are you sure that 5.3 is going to have enough get up a go for all taht weight? Lookin good __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

03-04-2008, 07:43 PM	#136
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: My Build Begins! That is going to chew some serious mud! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-04-2008, 07:48 PM	#137
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! i will just be running the stock 5.3 to get things up and going.once the bugs are worked out.it wil lgo thru some changes and be producing 450 hp with a 200hp shot of nitrous for the REALLY deep stuff __________________ 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!"

03-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#138
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: My Build Begins! Wow - nice work!

03-04-2008, 08:25 PM	#139
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: My Build Begins! Good Thing Sping is Coming, Sure not gonna put that Tub on in your Garage.......... This is Gonna be Nicer than your Tahoe was & That was Killer........... Good Luck,Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

03-04-2008, 08:41 PM	#140
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! if i take the wheels and tires back off,the body will fit on it inside the garage and will just BARELY clear the overhead door with these rollers i made to fit undr the axles. man i do miss my tahoe though!i dont think the k5 will be quite as easy to make a daily driver,but much more fun in the mud __________________ 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!"

03-05-2008, 02:59 AM	#141
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Holy Crap! That thing is going to be a monster! Nice! __________________ 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



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03-05-2008, 05:36 AM	#143
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03-05-2008, 08:02 AM	#144
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: My Build Begins! Hey tallhoedude and toomanytoys! I finally got moved around at work and have weekends off. I would be up to a road trip to help either one of you out. I am finally starting on mamas 72 K5. I am only 25 minutes away from Badlands. __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

03-05-2008, 08:06 AM	#145
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: My Build Begins! Man that thing is gonna be huge..I'm gonna get the lift on my Blazer this month or if I'm lucky get the motor in my K20 and I can take it up there.We really need to plan a trip to the Badlands this year... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 03-05-2008 at 08:12 AM.

03-05-2008, 04:54 PM	#147
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! thanks for the words of encouragement and compliments. actually i have access to 2 forklifts.each within 3 miles of my house!! so if id decide to finish the body and cage before installing it on the frame it shouldnt be too bad a deal. i am so up for a trip to the badlands. i am heading out this week for family vacation to florida! gonna check out a few BIG trucks while im down there.lots of those guys are running 5TON axles...huge! but once im back ive got lots of parts to assemble,hopefully have this thing on the road by june.keeping my fingers crossed. __________________ 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!"

03-05-2008, 05:03 PM	#148
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Cool, sounds like you'll be ready for a late fall dunes trip. __________________ 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

03-12-2008, 03:39 AM	#150
Ironman97459 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North bend, OR Posts: 22	Re: My Build Begins! Did you end up narrowing your front axle? Looks like it is still full width.

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