Pricing for a "z" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**kev2809** · 09-16-2009, 05:06 PM

Third time's a charm!! Can I get a ballpark figure on someone "z'ing" my frame?

SCOTI · 09-16-2009, 05:55 PM

Are there any shops in your area you can check with? Extensive Kustoms?

**kev2809** · 09-16-2009, 06:10 PM

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

LayFrame72 · 09-16-2009, 06:27 PM

Give Outlaw Motorsports in Fort Worth a call..They do good work..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-16-2009, 07:00 PM

You get what you pay for don't cheap out on frame modifications..

**kev2809** · 09-16-2009, 07:12 PM

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

**N2TRUX** · 09-16-2009, 07:32 PM

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-

smashingchuck · 09-16-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LayFrame72

Give Outlaw Motorsports in Fort Worth a call..They do good work..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...37#post3519937

**lolife99** · 09-16-2009, 08:17 PM

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.

C10Sim · 09-16-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Are there any shops in your area you can check with? Extensive Kustoms?

Extensive was charging me $1700 for a Z. This was my first choice but then I ran into this site and the dropmember caught my attention because it was $700 less, nice design, and the steering upgrade. I could probably go on with the benfits but in the long run a DM is the best way to go.

SCOTI · 09-16-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10Sim

Extensive was charging me $1700 for a Z. This was my first choice but then I ran into this site and the dropmember caught my attention because it was $700 less, nice design, and the steering upgrade. I could probably go on with the benfits but in the long run a DM is the best way to go.

But they're so easy to do . . .... [/sarcasm]

LayFrame72 · 09-16-2009, 09:03 PM

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...

**kev2809** · 09-16-2009, 09:29 PM

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.

Bazooka · 09-16-2009, 09:31 PM

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..

DHPmike · 09-16-2009, 11:02 PM

most shops will be between 500 and a grand for the basic Z. Its a ***** if the engine and everything is in the truck.

ner0 · 09-17-2009, 06:13 PM

anybody have a pic of a Z'd frame?

**N2TRUX** · 09-17-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ner0

anybody have a pic of a Z'd frame?

Best I can come up with.

ner0 · 09-17-2009, 10:13 PM

Thnx n2trux

ner0 · 09-18-2009, 03:56 PM

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.

***Liz*** · 09-18-2009, 07:21 PM

DHPmike. I apologize, but did have to remove the last two posts due to advertising rules. Please PM me if you have any questions.

09-16-2009, 05:06 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Pricing for a "z" Third time's a charm!! Can I get a ballpark figure on someone "z'ing" my frame? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

09-16-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Pricing for a "z" Are there any shops in your area you can check with? Extensive Kustoms? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-16-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	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 __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

09-16-2009, 06:27 PM	#4
LayFrame72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Locust Grove, VA Posts: 49	Re: Pricing for a "z" Give Outlaw Motorsports in Fort Worth a call..They do good work..

09-16-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
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09-16-2009, 07:12 PM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	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 __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 09-16-2009 at 07:12 PM.

09-16-2009, 07:32 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	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- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-16-2009, 08:17 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	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. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-18-2009 at 10:00 AM.

09-16-2009, 09:03 PM	#12
LayFrame72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Locust Grove, VA Posts: 49	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...

09-16-2009, 09:29 PM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	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. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

09-16-2009, 09:31 PM	#14
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	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.. Last edited by Bazooka; 09-16-2009 at 09:33 PM.

09-16-2009, 11:02 PM	#15
DHPmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wylie Texas Posts: 91	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.

09-17-2009, 06:13 PM	#16
ner0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 65	Re: Pricing for a "z" anybody have a pic of a Z'd frame?

09-17-2009, 10:13 PM	#18
ner0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 65	Re: Pricing for a "z" Thnx n2trux

09-18-2009, 03:56 PM	#19
ner0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 65	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	#20
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