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09-16-2009, 05:06 PM
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low n' slo
 
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Pricing for a "z"
Third time's a charm!! Can I get a ballpark figure on someone "z'ing" my frame?
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09-16-2009, 05:55 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
Are there any shops in your area you can check with? Extensive Kustoms?
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09-16-2009, 06:10 PM
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low n' slo
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
i could try calling them, but their wait list is always forever and the prices are out of my range!! they do some awesome work though
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09-16-2009, 06:27 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
Give Outlaw Motorsports in Fort Worth a call..They do good work..
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09-16-2009, 07:00 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
You get what you pay for don't cheap out on frame modifications..
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09-16-2009, 07:12 PM
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low n' slo
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
i dont plan on cheaping out..theres tons of places im sure that do quality work that is cheaper than extensive, well i hope lol. i read on another forum that some guy would do it for like $300. so i wasnt sure if he was kidding, or if its really that much
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09-16-2009, 07:32 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
What might be a more appropriate question is are there any quality shops in your area that can Z your frame.
If your going to Z the front, what are you doing in the rear? Will you need the same shop to build a step notch? I just did a quick search on Google and found the following shops that you might call. Cutten Customs has been around for many years. I don't know anything about Cut Throat Fabrication, but the do show a slammed 68 Burb on their site. http://www.cuttencustoms.com/services.php www.cutthroatcustomsfabrication.com-
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09-16-2009, 07:53 PM
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It'd be alot cooler if you did
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
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09-16-2009, 08:17 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
Make sure you figure all expenses when pricing a "Z". Not just the frame work.
Think about raising the entire engine/trans combo. (as in new engine mounts and trans mounts/crossmember) Raised sheetmetal work for the tranny tunnel and driveshaft tunnel. Custom carpet to use in your now "non original" floor. Custom/modified trans linkage. The list goes on and on. Not being negative,... just want you to weigh all the costs. I had to forget the "Z" idea,... since I can't weld. That's why I chose the Porterbuilt Dropmember route. It worked out the best for me.
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09-16-2009, 08:21 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
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09-16-2009, 08:42 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
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09-16-2009, 09:03 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
Wow chuck..Didnt even know about their hack-job till now..
Still..Z"ing the frame dosnt compare to a full-frame build..If they screw that up, Then that would REALLY be something to start a good ol' shop bashing thread about... |
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09-16-2009, 09:29 PM
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low n' slo
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
lolife, i didnt know all that was involved in z'ing a frame. thats A LOT of work, if all my quotes are anything over 500 then i might has well save up for a dropmember..and it looks like i might lol.
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09-16-2009, 09:31 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
I was quoted 1,900 for a "Z" by The Choppin Block in Fresno. 1,500 to "Z" the frame and 400 to assemble the suspension..
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09-16-2009, 11:02 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
most shops will be between 500 and a grand for the basic Z. Its a ***** if the engine and everything is in the truck.
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09-17-2009, 06:13 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
anybody have a pic of a Z'd frame?
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09-17-2009, 06:34 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
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09-17-2009, 10:13 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
Thnx n2trux
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09-18-2009, 03:56 PM
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
DHPmike that was one of the best replies i have read so far, those guys are realy slick by shaving the bottom of the frame to avoid a body drop.
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09-18-2009, 07:21 PM
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Catchy title goes here..
 
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Re: Pricing for a "z"
DHPmike. I apologize, but did have to remove the last two posts due to advertising rules. Please PM me if you have any questions.
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