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ratty 46 · 10-17-2009, 10:03 PM

Looks very functional ......

Ratty 46

Chlsnk · 10-18-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ratty 46

Looks very functional ......

Ratty 46

Some times you lose fuction to achieve ultimate form.

ratty 46 · 10-18-2009, 05:43 PM

Oh ...... I wasn't being a wise guy ..... I thought the set up really looked functional as to the set up he was running. Thumbs up baby .... I wish I had the nads to cut mine up that way. Possibly you didn't catch my sincere tone.

KuDos to DV8Customs for the whole outside build. I've been impressed so far.

Ratty 46

begining87 · 10-22-2009, 05:54 PM

I went back and I was looking at the ft end are you going to run shocks on the ft? Your work is absolutely incredible.

dv8customs · 10-25-2009, 08:29 PM

Thanks and yes I will be running shocks. Most likely in the stock location.

*Puropedo* · 10-27-2009, 01:01 AM

Great build man! Can you tell us why you lowered the front section of the frame more than 2" if in fact you only did a 2" Z?

dv8customs · 10-27-2009, 11:36 AM

Not really... I initially moved the front fram horns down 2" just like the Z but that made the core support way to high. What I ended up doing was bolting the fenders to the cab and core support and got everything aligned. Then I tacked the front frame horns in place. I think they ended up being about an inch lower for some reason. Not sure why, but it works.

smashingchuck · 10-27-2009, 11:43 AM

Strange....

*Puropedo* · 10-28-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Strange....

X2....It defetnely looks more than a 3" front horn drop to me...Are you sure you didnt drop the cab mount just a tad and had to drop the front horns to compensate???

dv8customs · 10-28-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Puropedo

X2....It defetnely looks more than a 3" front horn drop to me...Are you sure you didnt drop the cab mount just a tad and had to drop the front horns to compensate???

Cab mounts were still riveted on when I did the Z and frame horns. Even after I redid the frame for the BD I put the cab mounts back in the stock location. I don't know why they are different but I do know it works

*Puropedo* · 10-28-2009, 09:32 PM

Thats weird, maybe the front crossmember had something to do with it. Bad ass truck anyhow.

dv8customs · 11-07-2009, 06:26 PM

Finally got a chance to do a little work again. Got the transmission cross member in. Still need to fab some motor mounts and then I can put the actual transmission mount on the cross member.

Then I notched my front cross member a bit so my bags wouldn't rub.

I found someone to swap my drop spindles with so next week I will be going back to stock spindles. This will help me with lift and give me back some camber which I need.(Spindles are off and front wheels are just leaned against arms)

begining87 · 11-08-2009, 08:50 PM

Plumbing looks clean. Is the bed notched to fit over the tube that runs over the frame? I like that touch since the bed will cover it up.

dv8customs · 11-09-2009, 12:02 AM

The bed is high enough to clear all the plumbing.

dv8customs · 11-14-2009, 10:24 PM

Started the 2-1/4" chop today. Using all stock glass except the windshield.

ratty 46 · 11-14-2009, 10:53 PM

Oh ....... say it ain't soooooo ..... I loved that truck stock hight with all the other mods.

I'm sure it'll come out as well as the other mods you've made.

Keep us posted.

Ratty 46

dv8customs · 11-14-2009, 11:28 PM

It's not coming down much so it will be barely be noticeable.

ratty 46 · 11-14-2009, 11:57 PM

Alright ..... I'll hold off on my opinion ... till you've re-attached the top.

Ratty 46

menace121978 · 11-15-2009, 12:07 AM

whoa...

i'm speechless right now.

jrsmith_2010 · 11-15-2009, 10:50 AM

right on dude!! i was just lookin for a thread that has a chop to step by step so i can do one! it will look sweet as hell!

Chlsnk · 11-15-2009, 02:56 PM

Just when I thought your truck couldnt get any better........

IT DOES!

dv8customs · 11-15-2009, 10:26 PM

Thanks guys, hope to get a lot more knocked out next weekend. Daylight savings ruins any chance of progress through the week.

jrsmith_2010 · 11-15-2009, 10:35 PM

i hear ya man, it sucks, it gets dark here around 5 anymore!

mrenj23 · 11-16-2009, 02:13 PM

I think it must be your mission to make everyone's truck look bad.

J/K.

begining87 · 11-16-2009, 04:09 PM

My first reaction was. He is cant do this. How many inches? Looks like 3 or 4 inch chop.
Will theside and rear glass fit back in with out mods?
And hey who the H_ _ _ am I right. Keep up the awesome work. With your wizardry, I will stick my foot in my mouth soon enough.

10-17-2009, 10:03 PM	#251
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project '86 Looks very functional ...... Ratty 46

10-18-2009, 05:43 PM	#253
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project '86 Oh ...... I wasn't being a wise guy ..... I thought the set up really looked functional as to the set up he was running. Thumbs up baby .... I wish I had the nads to cut mine up that way. Possibly you didn't catch my sincere tone. KuDos to DV8Customs for the whole outside build. I've been impressed so far. Ratty 46

10-22-2009, 05:54 PM	#254
begining87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tx Posts: 59	Re: Project '86 I went back and I was looking at the ft end are you going to run shocks on the ft? Your work is absolutely incredible.

10-25-2009, 08:29 PM	#255
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Thanks and yes I will be running shocks. Most likely in the stock location.

10-27-2009, 01:01 AM	#256
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Project '86 Great build man! Can you tell us why you lowered the front section of the frame more than 2" if in fact you only did a 2" Z?

10-27-2009, 11:36 AM	#257
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Not really... I initially moved the front fram horns down 2" just like the Z but that made the core support way to high. What I ended up doing was bolting the fenders to the cab and core support and got everything aligned. Then I tacked the front frame horns in place. I think they ended up being about an inch lower for some reason. Not sure why, but it works.

10-27-2009, 11:43 AM	#258
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Project '86 Strange.... __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-28-2009, 09:32 PM	#261
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Project '86 Thats weird, maybe the front crossmember had something to do with it. Bad ass truck anyhow.

11-07-2009, 06:26 PM	#262
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Finally got a chance to do a little work again. Got the transmission cross member in. Still need to fab some motor mounts and then I can put the actual transmission mount on the cross member. Then I notched my front cross member a bit so my bags wouldn't rub. I found someone to swap my drop spindles with so next week I will be going back to stock spindles. This will help me with lift and give me back some camber which I need.(Spindles are off and front wheels are just leaned against arms)

11-08-2009, 08:50 PM	#263
begining87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tx Posts: 59	Re: Project '86 Plumbing looks clean. Is the bed notched to fit over the tube that runs over the frame? I like that touch since the bed will cover it up.

11-09-2009, 12:02 AM	#264
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 The bed is high enough to clear all the plumbing.

11-14-2009, 10:24 PM	#265
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Started the 2-1/4" chop today. Using all stock glass except the windshield.

11-14-2009, 10:53 PM	#266
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project '86 Oh ....... say it ain't soooooo ..... I loved that truck stock hight with all the other mods. I'm sure it'll come out as well as the other mods you've made. Keep us posted. Ratty 46

11-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#267
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 It's not coming down much so it will be barely be noticeable.

11-14-2009, 11:57 PM	#268
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project '86 Alright ..... I'll hold off on my opinion ... till you've re-attached the top. Ratty 46 Last edited by ratty 46; 11-15-2009 at 11:46 PM.



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11-15-2009, 12:07 AM	#269
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project '86 whoa... i'm speechless right now. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

11-15-2009, 10:50 AM	#270
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Project '86 right on dude!! i was just lookin for a thread that has a chop to step by step so i can do one! it will look sweet as hell! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-15-2009, 02:56 PM	#271
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Project '86 Just when I thought your truck couldnt get any better........ IT DOES! __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

11-15-2009, 10:26 PM	#272
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Thanks guys, hope to get a lot more knocked out next weekend. Daylight savings ruins any chance of progress through the week.

11-15-2009, 10:35 PM	#273
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Project '86 i hear ya man, it sucks, it gets dark here around 5 anymore! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

11-16-2009, 02:13 PM	#274
mrenj23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 160	Re: Project '86 I think it must be your mission to make everyone's truck look bad. J/K. __________________

11-16-2009, 04:09 PM	#275
begining87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tx Posts: 59	Re: Project '86 My first reaction was. He is cant do this. How many inches? Looks like 3 or 4 inch chop. Will theside and rear glass fit back in with out mods? And hey who the H_ _ _ am I right. Keep up the awesome work. With your wizardry, I will stick my foot in my mouth soon enough.

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