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GBM · 06-17-2009, 12:21 AM

just wanted to say hi,

I am getting back into the 47-54 cehvy trucks again. I have been building rock crawlers for many years and traded for a ready to be modded 50 model the other day.

plans include an lt4, 4l60e, grafting the ifs out of a 96 cehvy caprice and 4 linking the rear with a chevy 10 bolt on air ride.

i plan on chopping 2 1/2 inches out of the front top and 1 inch out of the rear.

for wheels I plan on some 18 inch steelies and machining some salt flat hubcaps to fit.

so, I just wanted to say hi and later I will post up pics as I start this build.

jsbgump · 06-17-2009, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

redneckgirl · 06-17-2009, 01:21 AM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!!!

babyJay · 06-17-2009, 06:32 AM

Welcome, from central Indiana!

GRIMSS · 06-17-2009, 07:22 AM

Welcome from Hardin, MO.

72BlckButy · 06-17-2009, 07:25 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13).

Cyclone44 · 06-17-2009, 08:53 AM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn......

shaneschevys · 06-17-2009, 10:12 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

sjarrett71 · 06-17-2009, 12:45 PM

Welcome from Rolla, MO! Can't wait to see pics.

Skirkpat · 06-17-2009, 01:37 PM

WELCOME from the west side, K.C.

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-18-2009, 04:47 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

81K5Blazer · 06-18-2009, 07:53 PM

Welcome from Independence, MO. Can't wait to see some pics.

fredico · 06-19-2009, 07:27 AM

welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.

Number98 · 06-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Welcome to the board from Georgia!

GBM · 06-19-2009, 11:46 PM

well,

I just got the caprice home and now they are within feet of each other.

I will clear out a spot in the garage and start dismantling one and cleaning parts. Ill take a lot of pics of the build.

68,69 K20 · 06-20-2009, 11:59 AM

Welcome from NY!!

GBM · 12-12-2009, 11:55 PM

Well,

I have been busy, but not on my 50 model. I have been finishing up some rock buggies and my tube chassis.

I have rethought my plans and now the truck will get a 454 machined and stroked to a 496 (only about 550 hp) with a 4l80e. I have purchased all these and sold my lt1 and 4l60. the reason for the change is wanted more power and less wiring and problems.

I am really wanting the cruiser / rat rod look. Still plan on some steelies with salt flat caps and still plan on using the caprice front frame section.

I have everything ready to go except for me. I will start working on it soon, as the bug is driving me nuts. I plan on this being my daily driver and cruiser. I will post pics of what I am starting out with next weekend

Sub-versive · 12-13-2009, 12:04 AM

Can't wait to see some pics!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-13-2009, 12:44 PM

Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. I am going to be watching for some pictures sounds like a sweet project!

**lolife99** · 12-13-2009, 12:52 PM

Welcome also.
Have you measured the "track width" of the Caprice front suspension?
Won't it be too wide?

time4fun · 12-15-2009, 03:51 PM

Welcome from SW Mo.

06-17-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
GBM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Robert MO Posts: 43	hello from mid-missouri just wanted to say hi, I am getting back into the 47-54 cehvy trucks again. I have been building rock crawlers for many years and traded for a ready to be modded 50 model the other day. plans include an lt4, 4l60e, grafting the ifs out of a 96 cehvy caprice and 4 linking the rear with a chevy 10 bolt on air ride. i plan on chopping 2 1/2 inches out of the front top and 1 inch out of the rear. for wheels I plan on some 18 inch steelies and machining some salt flat hubcaps to fit. so, I just wanted to say hi and later I will post up pics as I start this build.

06-17-2009, 12:47 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-17-2009, 01:21 AM	#3
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome to the board from Maryland!!! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

06-17-2009, 06:32 AM	#4
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome, from central Indiana! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-17-2009, 07:22 AM	#5
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome from Hardin, MO. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-17-2009, 07:25 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: hello from mid-missouri to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13). __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-17-2009, 08:53 AM	#7
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome from Knoxville Tn......

06-17-2009, 10:12 AM	#8
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-17-2009, 12:45 PM	#9
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome from Rolla, MO! Can't wait to see pics. __________________ -Scott-

06-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#10
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: hello from mid-missouri WELCOME from the west side, K.C.

06-18-2009, 04:47 PM	#11
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: hello from mid-missouri FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

06-18-2009, 07:53 PM	#12
81K5Blazer The pool guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Independence MO Posts: 70	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome from Independence, MO. Can't wait to see some pics.

06-19-2009, 07:27 AM	#13
fredico Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 274	Re: hello from mid-missouri welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.

06-19-2009, 03:38 PM	#14
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome to the board from Georgia!

06-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#15
GBM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Robert MO Posts: 43	Re: hello from mid-missouri well, I just got the caprice home and now they are within feet of each other. I will clear out a spot in the garage and start dismantling one and cleaning parts. Ill take a lot of pics of the build.



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06-20-2009, 11:59 AM	#16
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome from NY!! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

12-12-2009, 11:55 PM	#17
GBM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Robert MO Posts: 43	Re: hello from mid-missouri Well, I have been busy, but not on my 50 model. I have been finishing up some rock buggies and my tube chassis. I have rethought my plans and now the truck will get a 454 machined and stroked to a 496 (only about 550 hp) with a 4l80e. I have purchased all these and sold my lt1 and 4l60. the reason for the change is wanted more power and less wiring and problems. I am really wanting the cruiser / rat rod look. Still plan on some steelies with salt flat caps and still plan on using the caprice front frame section. I have everything ready to go except for me. I will start working on it soon, as the bug is driving me nuts. I plan on this being my daily driver and cruiser. I will post pics of what I am starting out with next weekend

12-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#18
Sub-versive Boss Hogg Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 2,361	Re: hello from mid-missouri Can't wait to see some pics!

12-13-2009, 12:44 PM	#19
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: hello from mid-missouri Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. I am going to be watching for some pictures sounds like a sweet project! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-13-2009, 12:52 PM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome also. Have you measured the "track width" of the Caprice front suspension? Won't it be too wide? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-15-2009, 03:51 PM	#21
time4fun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aurora, Mo Posts: 1	Re: hello from mid-missouri Welcome from SW Mo.

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