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2low72 · 05-03-2004, 01:19 PM

has anyone installed tubular A-Arms on the 67-72 chevy trucks and if so what are some good companys to look in to. thanks

fastbagged68 · 05-04-2004, 02:23 AM

I would say Bill Turner but you will have to wait for parts and you can never get ahold of him. I might start making my own for these trucks.

phantom dually · 05-04-2004, 09:11 PM

I agree SAY NO TO TURNER. I would not send that guy another dime. He is a cheat liar and a theif.

LowSeventy · 05-05-2004, 06:30 PM

Ouch! I thought Bill Turner was doing so great with his new frames and crossmembers. What happened? I was thinking about getting that crossmember from him for my '70.

phantom dually · 05-05-2004, 09:43 PM

Turner actually started out as a great guy. I bought over 2k worth of parts from him. He took way to long to get things to you and now he cannot be reached. I sent him a set of airbags in which he offered to switch out for another style for me. Well that was over 6 months ago. I got burned for about $150 and got no call or reply. I call him atleast one time a day 5 days a week and get no answer or call back after leaving a message. I dont even care about the bags now I just want to know why he F'd me after I spent so much money with him.

*chevytruckfan* · 05-05-2004, 10:21 PM

Chassis engineering, Fatman Fabricatoins, and Heidts are all reputable companies with excellent products. Good luck on your project.

LowSeventy · 05-06-2004, 11:03 AM

Wow. Thanks Phantom, I'll be spending money with some else, not Turner Enterprises.

GMCGRANDS · 05-07-2004, 11:23 PM

I am by now means defending Bill. But from what I understand Bills wife had to have surgery, and has been in the hospital. I have bought alot from him and he is slow to build and ship. Keep in mind alot of the items he builds he customizes for his customers application. He seems to be knowledgeable and parts have been good quality. He also seems to be ahead of others with new and different items. I have had the best luck with e-mail.

65FLTC10 · 05-09-2004, 10:35 AM

Do any of you American Guyz know the story behind Chisholm Enterprises out of California?????? Years ago, they were in every "truck" mag. I bought a complete front suspension set-up from them, including tubular upper and lower A arms and then POOF!!! they disappeared?????

Roy

Slammed67 · 05-12-2004, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Turner actually started out as a great guy. I bought over 2k worth of parts from him. He took way to long to get things to you and now he cannot be reached. I sent him a set of airbags in which he offered to switch out for another style for me. Well that was over 6 months ago. I got burned for about $150 and got no call or reply. I call him atleast one time a day 5 days a week and get no answer or call back after leaving a message. I dont even care about the bags now I just want to know why he F'd me after I spent so much money with him.

That's surprising..... I had always heard what a "nice guy" he was. I guess you can't judge a book by its cover.

68C15 · 05-12-2004, 08:23 PM

I personnally recommend Fatman Fabrications, their engineering seems far superior. they focus on more than the belly-button street rods
just my $.02

XXL · 05-12-2004, 10:05 PM

Bolt-on...

http://performanceonline.com/store/c...157&cat=&page=

**Captkaos** · 05-13-2004, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65FLTC10

Do any of you American Guyz know the story behind Chisholm Enterprises out of California?????? Years ago, they were in every "truck" mag. I bought a complete front suspension set-up from them, including tubular upper and lower A arms and then POOF!!! they disappeared?????

Roy

I am not sure what happened to their "presence", but they are still in business. I purchased some drop leaf springs from his son (Steve) for my project. From what I gathered from him they were doing well and still in the business.

Chisholm Enterprises
10051 Greenleaf Ave
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670-3413
562-946-3183

I believe this is Steve's company
Steves Suspension Products
10703 Forest St
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670-3927
562-906-0020

bossrod · 05-19-2004, 03:56 PM

Stylinconcepts out of Ohio carries DJM suspension parts. I put them on my 72' and it looks sweet! Lots of good reviews on the DJM line. Stylinconcepts has the best price

Izzy · 05-20-2004, 09:37 AM

I've got upper/lower DJM tubular arms on my wifes 98 and they fit great and aligned to stock spec.

XXL · 08-26-2004, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Bolt-on...

http://performanceonline.com/store/c...157&cat=&page=

I just spoke with Aaron who is saying mid-October for production lowers.

Note to self: Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue.

fastbagged68 · 08-27-2004, 05:29 AM

I can get them made!

**N2TRUX** · 08-27-2004, 08:32 AM

What ever you do stay away from AIM/Chassis Tech.

XXL · 08-27-2004, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbagged68

I can get them made!

You keep telling us this but you haven't given us any details, pricing, indication of functionality or quality, etc. Let us know this kind of information and you may have more orders than you can stand.

grnddwn · 08-27-2004, 10:55 PM

I work for Macgyvers street rod products we will have some later this year.
www.macgyvers.com

XXL · 09-15-2004, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

I just spoke with Aaron who is saying mid-October for production lowers.

Note to self: Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue.

As of today "mid-October" really means 'end of October' (slip slidin' away)

Slammed67 · 09-15-2004, 01:25 PM

Hell, that's only about "2 weeks" away!

chevy69er · 09-22-2004, 06:38 AM

When u say AIM/Chassis Tech. is that the same as truckin suspension?I have some lifted tubular a-arms for my '69 from them and they seem fine..although i think their tech line sucks?What dont u like about them?

XXL · 09-23-2004, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy69er

When u say AIM/Chassis Tech. is that the same as truckin suspension?I have some lifted tubular a-arms for my '69 from them and they seem fine..although i think their tech line sucks?What dont u like about them?

Yes, AIM operates under quite a number of dba's.

From the BBB--

This company also does business as:
A.I.M. INDUSTRIES;
AIM;
AIM - AMERICAN INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING;
AMERICAN INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING and
PRO TOP.

XXL · 09-23-2004, 03:05 PM

ART says they have control arm pieces in house and ready to jig up and weld. Figure 2 weeks for weld and powder coating.

Also, they expect to price these things today.

05-03-2004, 01:19 PM	#1
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Tubular A-Arms has anyone installed tubular A-Arms on the 67-72 chevy trucks and if so what are some good companys to look in to. thanks

05-04-2004, 09:11 PM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I agree SAY NO TO TURNER. I would not send that guy another dime. He is a cheat liar and a theif. __________________ 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

05-05-2004, 09:43 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Turner actually started out as a great guy. I bought over 2k worth of parts from him. He took way to long to get things to you and now he cannot be reached. I sent him a set of airbags in which he offered to switch out for another style for me. Well that was over 6 months ago. I got burned for about $150 and got no call or reply. I call him atleast one time a day 5 days a week and get no answer or call back after leaving a message. I dont even care about the bags now I just want to know why he F'd me after I spent so much money with him. __________________ 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

05-07-2004, 11:23 PM	#8
GMCGRANDS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Franklin , N.C. USA Posts: 105	I am by now means defending Bill. But from what I understand Bills wife had to have surgery, and has been in the hospital. I have bought alot from him and he is slow to build and ship. Keep in mind alot of the items he builds he customizes for his customers application. He seems to be knowledgeable and parts have been good quality. He also seems to be ahead of others with new and different items. I have had the best luck with e-mail. __________________ Mark 72'GMC Sierra Grande 2wd SWB, Fatman stageV IFS, 6.0 liter LQ4 Gen 3 and 4L80E under construction 05' GMC Sierra Denali LQ9

05-09-2004, 10:35 AM	#9
65FLTC10 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21	Tubular Do any of you American Guyz know the story behind Chisholm Enterprises out of California?????? Years ago, they were in every "truck" mag. I bought a complete front suspension set-up from them, including tubular upper and lower A arms and then POOF!!! they disappeared????? Roy

05-04-2004, 02:23 AM	#2
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I would say Bill Turner but you will have to wait for parts and you can never get ahold of him. I might start making my own for these trucks.

05-05-2004, 06:30 PM	#4
LowSeventy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 67	Ouch! I thought Bill Turner was doing so great with his new frames and crossmembers. What happened? I was thinking about getting that crossmember from him for my '70.

05-05-2004, 10:21 PM	#6
chevytruckfan Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 930	Chassis engineering, Fatman Fabricatoins, and Heidts are all reputable companies with excellent products. Good luck on your project.

05-06-2004, 11:03 AM	#7
LowSeventy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 67	Wow. Thanks Phantom, I'll be spending money with some else, not Turner Enterprises.

05-12-2004, 08:23 PM	#11
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Fatman Fabrications I personnally recommend Fatman Fabrications, their engineering seems far superior. they focus on more than the belly-button street rods just my $.02 __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-12-2004, 10:05 PM	#12
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Bolt-on... http://performanceonline.com/store/c...157&cat=&page= __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-19-2004, 03:56 PM	#14
bossrod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Groton, CT Posts: 168	Stylinconcepts out of Ohio carries DJM suspension parts. I put them on my 72' and it looks sweet! Lots of good reviews on the DJM line. Stylinconcepts has the best price

05-20-2004, 09:37 AM	#15
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I've got upper/lower DJM tubular arms on my wifes 98 and they fit great and aligned to stock spec.

08-27-2004, 05:29 AM	#17
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I can get them made!

08-27-2004, 08:32 AM	#18
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08-27-2004, 10:55 PM	#20
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	I work for Macgyvers street rod products we will have some later this year. www.macgyvers.com

09-15-2004, 01:25 PM	#22
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Hell, that's only about "2 weeks" away! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

09-22-2004, 06:38 AM	#23
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	When u say AIM/Chassis Tech. is that the same as truckin suspension?I have some lifted tubular a-arms for my '69 from them and they seem fine..although i think their tech line sucks?What dont u like about them? __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

09-23-2004, 03:05 PM	#25
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	ART says they have control arm pieces in house and ready to jig up and weld. Figure 2 weeks for weld and powder coating. Also, they expect to price these things today. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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