Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy - Page 25 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67cheby** · 01-15-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Done yet?? Looks like some progress will be coming!
Posted via Mobile Device

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

She's stripped down now!! Good work!

yes she is ! ready to go !

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicchev

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...01#post5818401

They are still in California, but I should have them by the end of the month

Sorry Mike for movin in to your thread, but I think you get my point of posting

No problem man, you can always share info on my page !

**oldman3** · 01-15-2013, 01:59 PM

Hey Mike, I noticed that you and Chip were working together on the Blazer, so I did a quick check on google earth and even though two different states, you guys are only a about 10 miles apart (straight as the crow flies). This is great that your that close and can help each other on project....Jim

**67cheby** · 01-15-2013, 02:05 PM

Yes , Chip (Tireblazin) has been a HUGE help and part of this build, if he wouldnt have voluntered to help me and let me use his shop i probably wouldnt have even really considered trying to do this build, since i have no shop ! Luckily for me he is a great friend and my only close friend in this area that also has a car ADDICTION ! Thanks CHIP !

**67cheby** · 01-15-2013, 05:28 PM

Ok i need some of you Motor guys to educate me...what is the difference in 5.3 and Ls1, Ls2 , Ls3...... ????? I am getting really confused looking at all these different motors ? Go all aluminum or not all aluminum ?

**lolife99** · 01-15-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Ok i need some of you Motor guys to educate me...what is the difference in 5.3 and Ls1, Ls2 , Ls3...... ????? I am getting really confused looking at all these different motors ? Go all aluminum or not all aluminum ?

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...y/viewall.html

http://www.retrolsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38

Cherub · 01-15-2013, 05:51 PM

that first link lolife posted pretty much sums it up. it all comes down to what you plan on doing with the motor.

**67cheby** · 01-15-2013, 06:41 PM

Sweet, i will do some reading THANK YOU ! oh and here are a few pictures i just recieved

**67cheby** · 01-15-2013, 06:42 PM

and a couple more , actual mockup of my front end, shipping out today !

**LEEVON** · 01-15-2013, 06:58 PM

Wow, that's beefy! Love the splined sway bar.

Keep it simple and cheap on the engine. Go with an iron block 5.3L unless you find a smoking deal on something else. I don't think you're going for a tire fryer, just a cruiser? Stock 5.3L's have more than enough guts to get you around quickly and efficiently, and if you ever get bored just cam it. The tune you will get alone will be a huge improvement over stock. Aluminum engines and 6.0's have more potential but also cost more, save your bucks and spend it on "cool" : )

babyblueoval · 01-15-2013, 07:12 PM

Dang!! those sway bar arms are MASSIVE!!

bagged74 · 01-15-2013, 09:16 PM

Looking good.
Posted via Mobile Device

aggie91 · 01-15-2013, 10:28 PM

I agree with LEEVON, get a LM7 (iron block 5.3 out of GM truck). With a small cam and a good tune, you have 400hp and can get 18-20mpg.
Posted via Mobile Device

jtp67-72 · 01-15-2013, 10:30 PM

may intrique u........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-...4ea65d&vxp=mtr

babyblueoval · 01-15-2013, 10:47 PM

Coming from Daytona Beach, FL might break the deal on that one.
Great price though.

raull · 01-15-2013, 11:37 PM

hummmm !!!! where have i seen that front end set up before !!! lol its gona be killer you'll love it ,,, as for the engine i agree with the guys , the twin turbo powerplant i'm building its an lm7 5.3 , hundreds of them out there

DrppdBlazr · 01-15-2013, 11:42 PM

wow..........................awesome

jtp67-72 · 01-16-2013, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Coming from Daytona Beach, FL might break the deal on that one.
Great price though.

He know's I'm always lookin!! I've got an 8800 mile LS3 on the stand........whoops .....better go now...........lol..............jim

**N2TRUX** · 01-16-2013, 10:02 AM

If your buying a complete motor the 5.3 is a good deal. If your building a block, start with a 6.0 or 6.2. You can build a 500hp motor with ease that will run on pump gas with the a/c blasting all day long.

dropd80s · 01-16-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Thanks man, Charles said the same thing !

Great minds think alike!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Wow, that's beefy! Love the splined sway bar.

Keep it simple and cheap on the engine. Go with an iron block 5.3L unless you find a smoking deal on something else. I don't think you're going for a tire fryer, just a cruiser? Stock 5.3L's have more than enough guts to get you around quickly and efficiently, and if you ever get bored just cam it. The tune you will get alone will be a huge improvement over stock. Aluminum engines and 6.0's have more potential but also cost more, save your bucks and spend it on "cool" : )

I agree. The aluminum blocks dont save as much weight as you'd think either, not that you're worried about weight in K5, lol. Unless youre looking for BIG power, 5.3s are great. I mean, thats what i went with!

jkeating1 · 01-16-2013, 12:27 PM

Hmmm....I get it....Sarah Losh, S.Losh, Slosh, Slosh Tubz! So that was HER idea!

**67cheby** · 01-16-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Wow, that's beefy! Love the splined sway bar.
thanks man, me too !
Keep it simple and cheap on the engine. Go with an iron block 5.3L unless you find a smoking deal on something else. I don't think you're going for a tire fryer, just a cruiser? Stock 5.3L's have more than enough guts to get you around quickly and efficiently, and if you ever get bored just cam it. The tune you will get alone will be a huge improvement over stock. Aluminum engines and 6.0's have more potential but also cost more, save your bucks and spend it on "cool" : )

Cool, thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Dang!! those sway bar arms are MASSIVE!!

going to do some corner carving ! LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

Looking good.
Posted via Mobile Device

thanks man !

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I agree with LEEVON, get a LM7 (iron block 5.3 out of GM truck). With a small cam and a good tune, you have 400hp and can get 18-20mpg.
Posted via Mobile Device

oh yea !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

may intrique u........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-...4ea65d&vxp=mtr

hmmmmm....

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Coming from Daytona Beach, FL might break the deal on that one.
Great price though.

fun road trip ! LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by raull

hummmm !!!! where have i seen that front end set up before !!! lol its gona be killer you'll love it ,,, as for the engine i agree with the guys , the twin turbo powerplant i'm building its an lm7 5.3 , hundreds of them out there

LOL, thanks !

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrppdBlazr

wow..........................awesome

thanks man

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

He know's I'm always lookin!! I've got an 8800 mile LS3 on the stand........whoops .....better go now...........lol..............jim

help a brother out ! LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If your buying a complete motor the 5.3 is a good deal. If your building a block, start with a 6.0 or 6.2. You can build a 500hp motor with ease that will run on pump gas with the a/c blasting all day long.

cool !

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropd80s

Great minds think alike!

yes, lol

I agree. The aluminum blocks dont save as much weight as you'd think either, not that you're worried about weight in K5, lol. Unless youre looking for BIG power, 5.3s are great. I mean, thats what i went with!

yea, not to worried about weight , just wanting something fun and not underrpowered !

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkeating1

Hmmm....I get it....Sarah Losh, S.Losh, Slosh, Slosh Tubz! So that was HER idea!

LOL, my knickname in high school was SLOSH ...just worked out that i married a Sarah so it works on both levels !

**67cheby** · 01-17-2013, 10:31 AM

well after me a Chip stood around scratching our heads for an hour or so.... i am now thinking about building a frame table... LOL

watahyahknow · 01-17-2013, 11:33 AM

i think the frame can be made quite a bit straighter you only need to get the bodymounts farther out

seen jessy james on one of his builds weld the frame on small box profile legs too the ramps of a four post lift to level it and keep it in place while he was cutting bending and welding on it (he was narrowing the front frame of an A ford) i was thinking of doing sumtin like that but only to fixate the frame with 2 3 foot beams about 4 inch square and some metal scrap to make some traingles and a few legs tackwelded to keep the frame floating in mid air after i cut it to put in the kick up for the diff as long as the tacks dont break i weld a little at the time at different places so it doesnt pull and the frame itself is straight to start with that should be enough

jtp67-72 · 01-17-2013, 09:25 PM

Take a look..........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-TAHOE-ENG...39be1b&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-CHEVROL...494e2c&vxp=mtr

freight probably less than 250.............jim

Scottshotrods · 01-17-2013, 09:33 PM

Not bad deals on those motors at all

Justin

01-15-2013, 01:59 PM	#602
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Hey Mike, I noticed that you and Chip were working together on the Blazer, so I did a quick check on google earth and even though two different states, you guys are only a about 10 miles apart (straight as the crow flies). This is great that your that close and can help each other on project....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-15-2013, 02:05 PM	#603
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Yes , Chip (Tireblazin) has been a HUGE help and part of this build, if he wouldnt have voluntered to help me and let me use his shop i probably wouldnt have even really considered trying to do this build, since i have no shop ! Luckily for me he is a great friend and my only close friend in this area that also has a car ADDICTION ! Thanks CHIP ! __________________ 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

01-15-2013, 05:28 PM	#604
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Ok i need some of you Motor guys to educate me...what is the difference in 5.3 and Ls1, Ls2 , Ls3...... ????? I am getting really confused looking at all these different motors ? Go all aluminum or not all aluminum ? __________________ 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

01-15-2013, 05:51 PM	#606
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy that first link lolife posted pretty much sums it up. it all comes down to what you plan on doing with the motor. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

01-15-2013, 06:41 PM	#607
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Sweet, i will do some reading THANK YOU ! oh and here are a few pictures i just recieved Attached Images __________________ 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

01-15-2013, 06:42 PM	#608
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy and a couple more , actual mockup of my front end, shipping out today ! Attached Images __________________ 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

01-15-2013, 06:58 PM	#609
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Wow, that's beefy! Love the splined sway bar. Keep it simple and cheap on the engine. Go with an iron block 5.3L unless you find a smoking deal on something else. I don't think you're going for a tire fryer, just a cruiser? Stock 5.3L's have more than enough guts to get you around quickly and efficiently, and if you ever get bored just cam it. The tune you will get alone will be a huge improvement over stock. Aluminum engines and 6.0's have more potential but also cost more, save your bucks and spend it on "cool" : ) __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-15-2013, 07:12 PM	#610
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Dang!! those sway bar arms are MASSIVE!! __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

01-15-2013, 09:16 PM	#611
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Looking good. Posted via Mobile Device

01-15-2013, 10:28 PM	#612
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy I agree with LEEVON, get a LM7 (iron block 5.3 out of GM truck). With a small cam and a good tune, you have 400hp and can get 18-20mpg. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-15-2013, 10:30 PM	#613
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy may intrique u........ http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-...4ea65d&vxp=mtr __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

01-15-2013, 10:47 PM	#614
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Coming from Daytona Beach, FL might break the deal on that one. Great price though. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

01-15-2013, 11:37 PM	#615
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy hummmm !!!! where have i seen that front end set up before !!! lol its gona be killer you'll love it ,,, as for the engine i agree with the guys , the twin turbo powerplant i'm building its an lm7 5.3 , hundreds of them out there __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

01-15-2013, 11:42 PM	#616
DrppdBlazr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 276	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy wow..........................awesome

01-16-2013, 10:02 AM	#618
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy If your buying a complete motor the 5.3 is a good deal. If your building a block, start with a 6.0 or 6.2. You can build a 500hp motor with ease that will run on pump gas with the a/c blasting all day long. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

01-16-2013, 12:27 PM	#620
jkeating1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 519	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Hmmm....I get it....Sarah Losh, S.Losh, Slosh, Slosh Tubz! So that was HER idea! __________________ JK

01-17-2013, 10:31 AM	#622
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy well after me a Chip stood around scratching our heads for an hour or so.... i am now thinking about building a frame table... LOL Attached Images __________________ 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

01-17-2013, 11:33 AM	#623
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy i think the frame can be made quite a bit straighter you only need to get the bodymounts farther out seen jessy james on one of his builds weld the frame on small box profile legs too the ramps of a four post lift to level it and keep it in place while he was cutting bending and welding on it (he was narrowing the front frame of an A ford) i was thinking of doing sumtin like that but only to fixate the frame with 2 3 foot beams about 4 inch square and some metal scrap to make some traingles and a few legs tackwelded to keep the frame floating in mid air after i cut it to put in the kick up for the diff as long as the tacks dont break i weld a little at the time at different places so it doesnt pull and the frame itself is straight to start with that should be enough __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-17-2013 at 11:46 AM.

01-17-2013, 09:25 PM	#624
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Take a look.......... http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-TAHOE-ENG...39be1b&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-CHEVROL...494e2c&vxp=mtr freight probably less than 250.............jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

01-17-2013, 09:33 PM	#625
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Slosh Tubz new company project "Square Peg" frame laying 1987 GMC Jimmy Not bad deals on those motors at all Justin

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.