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LUCKIN-FOU · 01-01-2009, 02:37 PM

So this panel came in the shop last night. It's a job now let me give you the run down on this baby. Somebody put a 1st gen Camaro under it and they did a ****ty job. The front end runs down hill so the anti dive is gone. When the guy got the truck the old owner told him "Man we had a big block in here" you be the judge.Oh yeah the dottom of the chassis was 15.5" off the ground.

After alittle plasma action we set the panel at ride height.

I'll post some more later.

LUCKIN-FOU · 01-01-2009, 02:40 PM

Now I know some of you guys are wondering what happen to the 78 Chassis that I was doing. Right now there are no updates it is my truck. I have to get some paying jobs.

I've got some new Pictures for you guys. The 4-Bar is one of my designs I make my own rod ends. The brackets are laser cut. I have 53 other brackets. I'll start posting them in the for sale categorie

I'm going to run a track bar like the old C-10's The mount on the rear end is tempory I have to make the kick ass one.

pugs · 01-01-2009, 03:17 PM

what the hell were they smokin' when they put that sub frame in, must have been some good stuff. as usual thu Lou, nice work

entourageguy · 01-01-2009, 03:58 PM

This will be an interesting thread to watch.
Always like your approach to builds Lou.

*1sik52* · 01-01-2009, 04:18 PM

They must have busted out the blueprints for that frame setup!

Cant wait to see this one finished!

**mr48chev** · 01-01-2009, 04:24 PM

I've seen some real scab jobs in my life but I think that one tops then all. What you are doing looks great, keep us posted on the progress.
I like your covers on the shin getters though. I pack a few scars from the ones on my truck from when had it apart in times past.

Lextech · 01-01-2009, 06:50 PM

WOW!
Looks like you may have saved someones life by cutting that mess off of there. Most mockup tack welds and brackets look better than that.

Jeff

71'tahoe · 01-01-2009, 06:55 PM

Looking good lou!

Scottshotrods · 01-02-2009, 12:18 AM

Lou glad to see you have some work in your shop now.Lou you need a Scotts
ifs for the truck call me
at the shop on friday
your only friend justin
at scotts hotrods
just joking.

Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

55dude · 01-02-2009, 07:21 PM

hey lou, 55 dude from your site! been following the build and figured $$money$$ had it stalled. had one similar to that one come loose going around the corner 30 years ago. discovered what "field repair" and 6011 rod was that night. what front end are you thinking of using? got a 52'panel and a 54' burb so i have been keeping tabs. being a tv host probably took all your time but paid the bills. stay cool!

LUCKIN-FOU · 01-08-2009, 10:17 PM

I put some of the boxing plates in today. I'm not going to box the whole frame it's a money thing. As you guys can see in some of the photos I welded the front 4-Bar brackets right to the frame a lot of people were tell me hey you need gussets well here it is. I like to weld the bracket then take the boxing plate around the tubing this way it is welded at two points.

The boxing plate is 1/8" plate. The next thing is cap the end of the tubing then the
C-notch.

mylow53 · 01-09-2009, 05:16 PM

Luo I sure do miss your tv show. i've watched them many times most twice. i really like those extra tuches on the fab work here. keep up the nice work. you have a lot to teach us.your one of the reasons i attempted my build you made i look easy.
Greg

55dude · 01-09-2009, 10:25 PM

more lou,we need more!

50adrod · 01-09-2009, 10:55 PM

love the spades on the brackets, nice touch

woodwright · 03-19-2009, 08:42 PM

I like those rod ends. did you make the adjustable one too? Can you post some more info on those?

Your show was great. After you left I stopped watching Powerblock all together.

Kim57 · 03-20-2009, 12:15 AM

Lou
Your 4 bar brackets are really nice.
Nice work on the est of the truck also.
Kim

solidaxel · 03-20-2009, 09:20 AM

Need a bit more info on the length of the arm for the panard bar on the axle?

OrrieG · 03-20-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodwright

I like those rod ends. did you make the adjustable one too? Can you post some more info on those?

Your show was great. After you left I stopped watching Powerblock all together.

Not to take anything away from Lou (very nice work) but I found this guy on Ebay that fabricates rod ends, frame parts, brackets, connectors, etc. for rock crawlers, buggies, etc. I have not used them but its all cnc milled, looks really nice and he has sold a lot with good feedback. He also has tubing clamps and other assorted goodies.

http://stores.ebay.com/Fabrication-Needs

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-20-2009, 02:27 PM

Very cool... subscribed..

Jvsapp · 04-07-2009, 03:09 AM

awesome work lou. that panel's original setup looks scary. i hope you are gonna bring it back down to earth... looks sweet. love the fab work. subscribing to this one as well

c10addict · 04-07-2009, 09:56 AM

Wow... And to think somebody at some point was blowing down the road in that thing having fun!! Somebody take that mans welder away! Love the 4 bar brackets! Looks good!

65Custom · 05-17-2010, 09:47 PM

I have always loved your work Lou and looks like another one is being saved. at least it will be done right this time. I look forward to watching your touches on this one.

hotrodrookie · 05-18-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Not to take anything away from Lou (very nice work) but I found this guy on Ebay that fabricates rod ends, frame parts, brackets, connectors, etc. for rock crawlers, buggies, etc. I have not used them but its all cnc milled, looks really nice and he has sold a lot with good feedback. He also has tubing clamps and other assorted goodies.

http://stores.ebay.com/Fabrication-Needs

Ditto sir, I bought alot of my parts from him and he's a great guy with great prices.

Anyways, this looks like a great build Lou, glad to see you in this section of the board. I wish you were still on MuscleCar, that show hasn't been the same.

Are you planning on running coilovers in the rear?

01-01-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	47 panel static drop So this panel came in the shop last night. It's a job now let me give you the run down on this baby. Somebody put a 1st gen Camaro under it and they did a ****ty job. The front end runs down hill so the anti dive is gone. When the guy got the truck the old owner told him "Man we had a big block in here" you be the judge.Oh yeah the dottom of the chassis was 15.5" off the ground. After alittle plasma action we set the panel at ride height. I'll post some more later. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

01-01-2009, 02:40 PM	#2
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: 47 panel static drop Now I know some of you guys are wondering what happen to the 78 Chassis that I was doing. Right now there are no updates it is my truck. I have to get some paying jobs. I've got some new Pictures for you guys. The 4-Bar is one of my designs I make my own rod ends. The brackets are laser cut. I have 53 other brackets. I'll start posting them in the for sale categorie I'm going to run a track bar like the old C-10's The mount on the rear end is tempory I have to make the kick ass one. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

01-01-2009, 03:17 PM	#3
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: 47 panel static drop what the hell were they smokin' when they put that sub frame in, must have been some good stuff. as usual thu Lou, nice work __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-01-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 47 panel static drop This will be an interesting thread to watch. Always like your approach to builds Lou. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

01-01-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: 47 panel static drop They must have busted out the blueprints for that frame setup! Cant wait to see this one finished!

01-01-2009, 04:24 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,709	Re: 47 panel static drop I've seen some real scab jobs in my life but I think that one tops then all. What you are doing looks great, keep us posted on the progress. I like your covers on the shin getters though. I pack a few scars from the ones on my truck from when had it apart in times past. Last edited by mr48chev; 01-01-2009 at 07:06 PM.

01-01-2009, 06:50 PM	#7
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: 47 panel static drop WOW! Looks like you may have saved someones life by cutting that mess off of there. Most mockup tack welds and brackets look better than that. Jeff

01-01-2009, 06:55 PM	#8
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: 47 panel static drop Looking good lou!

01-02-2009, 12:18 AM	#9
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: 47 panel static drop Lou glad to see you have some work in your shop now.Lou you need a Scotts ifs for the truck call me at the shop on friday your only friend justin at scotts hotrods just joking. Justin www.scottshotrods.com

01-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#10
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: 47 panel static drop hey lou, 55 dude from your site! been following the build and figured $$money$$ had it stalled. had one similar to that one come loose going around the corner 30 years ago. discovered what "field repair" and 6011 rod was that night. what front end are you thinking of using? got a 52'panel and a 54' burb so i have been keeping tabs. being a tv host probably took all your time but paid the bills. stay cool!

01-08-2009, 10:17 PM	#11
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: 47 panel static drop I put some of the boxing plates in today. I'm not going to box the whole frame it's a money thing. As you guys can see in some of the photos I welded the front 4-Bar brackets right to the frame a lot of people were tell me hey you need gussets well here it is. I like to weld the bracket then take the boxing plate around the tubing this way it is welded at two points. The boxing plate is 1/8" plate. The next thing is cap the end of the tubing then the C-notch. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

01-09-2009, 05:16 PM	#12
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 47 panel static drop Luo I sure do miss your tv show. i've watched them many times most twice. i really like those extra tuches on the fab work here. keep up the nice work. you have a lot to teach us.your one of the reasons i attempted my build you made i look easy. Greg __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

01-09-2009, 10:25 PM	#13
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: 47 panel static drop more lou,we need more!

01-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#14
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: 47 panel static drop love the spades on the brackets, nice touch __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

03-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#15
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: 47 panel static drop I like those rod ends. did you make the adjustable one too? Can you post some more info on those? Your show was great. After you left I stopped watching Powerblock all together. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD



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03-20-2009, 12:15 AM	#16
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 47 panel static drop Lou Your 4 bar brackets are really nice. Nice work on the est of the truck also. Kim

03-20-2009, 09:20 AM	#17
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 47 panel static drop Need a bit more info on the length of the arm for the panard bar on the axle? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-20-2009, 02:27 PM	#19
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04-07-2009, 03:09 AM	#20
Jvsapp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on a rock in the pacific Posts: 554	Re: 47 panel static drop awesome work lou. that panel's original setup looks scary. i hope you are gonna bring it back down to earth... looks sweet. love the fab work. subscribing to this one as well __________________ 63 4 door Chevy II - NOVACATION (Updated 08/23/09) 65 Morris minor Traveler 77 Chevy Longbed. 93 Corolla JDM 20V Swap Daily Driver (Updated 07/16/09) Powder coating Hawaii Domestic Violence Awareness Show 5/3/09 Hawaii Rod and Custom Show 4/18

04-07-2009, 09:56 AM	#21
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: 47 panel static drop Wow... And to think somebody at some point was blowing down the road in that thing having fun!! Somebody take that mans welder away! Love the 4 bar brackets! Looks good! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

05-17-2010, 09:47 PM	#22
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 513	Re: 47 panel static drop I have always loved your work Lou and looks like another one is being saved. at least it will be done right this time. I look forward to watching your touches on this one. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

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