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dieselarmy13 · 04-26-2009, 04:47 AM

signing on. I want some....

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-26-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

Thanks Yo...Well I finally had some time to put my arms together today here's what they look like so far.

I likey

70k52wd · 04-26-2009, 08:08 AM

Those are sweet. I have to use my new 69 dollar blocks for a while before I can justify getting these from you.

gringoloco · 04-26-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

...here's what they look like so far...

Cool.

What else do you have planned? Some speed holes would look sweet running the length of them. Also, are you using inserts on the u-bolt holes? If you're using bags, a circle plate welded in place would be good. Super nice work!

fixit-p · 04-26-2009, 12:57 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate all the feed back, the feed back early on helped with the final overall look.

The holes for the U bolts are sleeved, I only welded the bottom side the top of the sleeve is compressed against the inside of the top of the tube. I left the tails of the arms long so I could intergrate a custom panhard bar and shock mounts. Speed holes are in the plans but I'm going to line them with some thin wall DOM to give it a solid look thats why I blended the front cap that way (not that anyone will see it once it's on the truck) Now I need to find some 1/2 ton components to bring it all together. Here are some more pics of the process.

JAKA · 04-26-2009, 01:57 PM

Those arms are COOL.I'd love to have a set of those!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-26-2009, 05:41 PM

So are you going to be making more sets to sell?

royo · 04-26-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

So are you going to be making more sets to sell?

I would like to know this as well

fixit-p · 04-27-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

So are you going to be making more sets to sell?

One hundred million dollars

That wasn't my intention when I started out I just wanted to do something cool and original on my truck. My biggest issue in terms of selling anything is the liability aspect of manufacturing.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-27-2009, 03:39 PM

Just don't put your addy on them when you ship them to me

jholley · 04-27-2009, 04:34 PM

"My biggest issue in terms of selling anything is the liability aspect of manufacturing."

Hmmm, good point. How about if I just promise not to sue you if they break

fixit-p · 04-27-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

One hundred million dollars

And here I was worried that my price point was going to be the deal killer

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-27-2009, 06:08 PM

If they show up here with no return addy ............

then there is nobody to go after

*Shane* · 04-27-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

One hundred million dollars

That wasn't my intention when I started out I just wanted to do something cool and original on my truck. My biggest issue in terms of selling anything is the liability aspect of manufacturing.

You will also need to sign up as a Vendor.

royo · 06-28-2009, 04:25 PM

Ttt

fixit-p · 06-28-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

Ttt

??? Nothing new with the arms I'm still trying to find a rear end and front suspension components to switch from 3/4 to 1/2 ton with 4/6 static drop I thought about using my 65 as a donor, hit pyp on their 1/2 price days and every other week, I guess I'm just too picky I know Vintage Chevy Trucks is my one stop shop. I was under the truck a few weeks ago and decided that I totally hate the stock xmember here's a rendition of my vision of my xmember also the arm with speed holes the new xmember wont be triangulated like the rendition it will have a deeper cross section instead.

**N2TRUX** · 06-29-2009, 08:31 AM

Nice renderings. You know if you added a couple of angles to that crossmember it would be a bowtie...

royo · 06-29-2009, 11:07 AM

sweet

edflores · 06-29-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nice renderings. You know if you added a couple of angles to that crossmember it would be a bowtie...

thats what i thought too

fixit-p · 06-29-2009, 02:59 PM

Thanks guys, I like that it resembles a Bowtie

maybe I'll build a custom frame with A symmetrical flanges to get the angles right

I have all the parts but wont have the time to build it for 3-4 weeks I'll post some pics when I do.

Skirkpat · 07-08-2009, 11:15 AM

Nice work,

fixit-p · 07-08-2009, 06:34 PM

Thanks...Some of the pieces came in for the xmember.

lowestsixty7 · 07-09-2009, 12:47 AM

Those look good!! Keep up the good work.

Naterman35 · 07-09-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

(not that anyone will see it once it's on the truck)

wether its seen on the truck or not it still looks clean! i must admit.. thoose look amazing bud.

04-26-2009, 04:47 AM	#26
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Stepped trailing arms signing on. I want some.... __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

04-26-2009, 08:08 AM	#28
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Stepped trailing arms Those are sweet. I have to use my new 69 dollar blocks for a while before I can justify getting these from you.

04-26-2009, 12:57 PM	#30
fixit-p Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yay Area CA Posts: 2,329	Re: Stepped trailing arms Thanks guys I appreciate all the feed back, the feed back early on helped with the final overall look. The holes for the U bolts are sleeved, I only welded the bottom side the top of the sleeve is compressed against the inside of the top of the tube. I left the tails of the arms long so I could intergrate a custom panhard bar and shock mounts. Speed holes are in the plans but I'm going to line them with some thin wall DOM to give it a solid look thats why I blended the front cap that way (not that anyone will see it once it's on the truck) Now I need to find some 1/2 ton components to bring it all together. Here are some more pics of the process. Attached Images

04-26-2009, 01:57 PM	#31
JAKA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Murray,KY Posts: 39	Re: Stepped trailing arms Those arms are COOL.I'd love to have a set of those!

04-26-2009, 05:41 PM	#32
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Stepped trailing arms So are you going to be making more sets to sell? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#35
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Stepped trailing arms Just don't put your addy on them when you ship them to me __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-27-2009, 04:34 PM	#36
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Stepped trailing arms "My biggest issue in terms of selling anything is the liability aspect of manufacturing." Hmmm, good point. How about if I just promise not to sue you if they break __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S Last edited by jholley; 04-27-2009 at 04:35 PM.

04-27-2009, 06:08 PM	#38
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Stepped trailing arms If they show up here with no return addy ............ then there is nobody to go after __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-28-2009, 04:25 PM	#40
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Stepped trailing arms Ttt __________________ nickle and dime

06-29-2009, 08:31 AM	#42
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Stepped trailing arms Nice renderings. You know if you added a couple of angles to that crossmember it would be a bowtie... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-29-2009, 11:07 AM	#43
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Stepped trailing arms sweet __________________ nickle and dime

07-08-2009, 11:15 AM	#46
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Stepped trailing arms Nice work, __________________ 1969 Short Stepside 1969 4 WD Suburban 1970 1 Ton Dually....Misfit oh, and a 2001 HD 2500, 8.1 Allison Shortbed 4 Door

07-09-2009, 12:47 AM	#48
lowestsixty7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So. Cal Posts: 61	Re: Stepped trailing arms Those look good!! Keep up the good work. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317961



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