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Towstrap · 12-07-2007, 09:37 AM

i talked to this one guy from Minnesota that runs Road Rage and hes running alloy shafts with 900hp he said thats the way to go but $$$$ rockwells are getting every common up here too i have about 15 people running them ive had mine for about 3 years and have not used them because i never broke my 60 but with the burb different story big time heavy we should hook up after you get it done have some awesome MUD up here not to fare from you and i would love to check out yours too keep in touch

tallhoedude · 12-07-2007, 10:06 AM

Most Def. Will Keep In Touch!
I Would Love To Come Up To Some Of The Events/playtime Up There.
I Will Prob Only Have 450hp Or So,thats One Of The Reasons For Double Transfer Cases And The Alloy Shafts.ive Only Bought The Rears For Now.it Took So Much For Me To Break My Frt 60shafts Im Gonna Hold Up On The Big $$$ Front Shafts For Now.
Are You Gonna Run Wheel Disc Brakes Or Pinion Brakes?if Wheel Brakes Let Me Know.ive Got A Much Cheaper And Beefier Solution Than Those $1500.0 Kits Lots Of Places Sell.
You Ever Check Out " Chucks Trucks"? Theres Lots Of 2 1/2 And 5 Ton Info And Trucks There.

Towstrap · 12-07-2007, 10:31 AM

im going to be running Pinion Brakes for now and im going to be running a doubler too LOVE that thing just running a stock 350 in her right now hopen to build a 383 but $$$ i go on chucks alittle thats where i found your K5 build this last year at one of our boggs the trucks gone wild crew came up and tape us we are on dvd 5 that was pretty cool

tallhoedude · 12-07-2007, 11:29 AM

I Just Got Tgw#5 Yesterday!!watching It Tonight!!!!

Towstrap · 12-07-2007, 12:09 PM

sweet i think we are the 5th chapter "Got Mud? Imlay city, MI have more videos and pics at www.gotmud4x4.com and our sister site www.michiganrednecks.com check them out

Old Chevy Mech · 12-07-2007, 02:53 PM

Little late in the thread, but where did you get that upper half windshield frame at? It looks like new, and I need one for my K5.
Thanks!
Frank

tallhoedude · 12-07-2007, 04:51 PM

ive got a few more w/s frames and pieces in varying condition..will sell cheap.......BUT NO SHIPPING!!!!!
SORRY JUST DONT HAVE THE TIME AVAIL TO MESS WITH SHIPPING BIG STUFF!!!
ALSO GOT THE FRT AND REAR SEATS STILL........AGAIN
NO SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PM ME IF INTERESTED
PS NO SHIPPING OF BIG PARTS!!!!!

Ironman97459 · 01-18-2008, 08:32 AM

Any updates?

tallhoedude · 01-18-2008, 09:52 PM

time has been limited lately.
gotten a little done,will get some pics soon.
got motor mounts and trans and 1st trans. case.
fitting exhaust manifolds.
getting fuel tank and lines mounted.
just dropped the body off this week to get it sandblasted.
that should be a week or so.
slowly but surely.....
ordering my 52" v-tread tractor tires next week

tallhoedude · 02-13-2008, 12:24 AM

updates:
got about 85% of the body metal work done,got the entire body blasted,then shot with epoxy primer.

tallhoedude · 02-13-2008, 12:35 AM

Goth The 5.3,350turbo And 205 Transfercase Mounted.then Decided To Use A 400 Turbo From A 2wheel Drive Truck And A Divorced T136 Transfer Case.(the T-136 Is From The Same Truck As The Axles!)
Heres Pics Of The 5.3/350/205 And Pics Of The New T/case:

tallhoedude · 02-13-2008, 12:41 AM

HERES THE TIRES IM RUNNIN:
16.9X 24 V-TREADS
52.5" TALL AND 18" WIDE:

tallhoedude · 02-13-2008, 12:56 AM

Oh,yeah,got The Rear Pinion Brake Stuff Made And Beginning Mounting It Up.
Just Running It As Ebrake.
Also Just A Few Other Misc And Frame Pics:

crzngmychvy · 02-13-2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

HERES THE TIRES IM RUNNIN:
16.9X 24 V-TREADS
52.5" TALL AND 18" WIDE

watahyahknow · 02-13-2008, 02:02 AM

donkin :P

Chevyman63 · 02-13-2008, 03:16 AM

That is NUTS!!! I love it!!!

Towstrap · 02-13-2008, 04:15 AM

lookin goood man my project is going slow im hoping to start it back up soon ill keep you posted on it

Slick71 · 02-13-2008, 08:30 AM

NOW....I'm startin' to get Excited!!!

Big J · 02-13-2008, 12:46 PM

Just started laughin'...... If you look at the first pic in #111 it looks like the top of the motor is as tall as the top of the windshield frame of the tub.....

That is friggin' awesome! Man oh man its gonna be way up in the air. I can't wait to see the tub on the frame on those monster meats. Keep the work rollin' its lookin' great.

**hilljob26** · 02-13-2008, 08:35 PM

cany wait too see more,gave me the inspiration to build another

**Yukon Jack** · 02-14-2008, 02:15 AM

Pretty impressive work! You're talented!

Ironman97459 · 02-16-2008, 02:35 AM

Are you going to have enough lift to clear those tires with out trimming any fenders? Just curious as I'm in the process of building the same type of setup but with a 72 truck and 53 inch michelins.

tallhoedude · 02-16-2008, 03:04 AM

I HOPE THEYLL FIT!,THEY WAY IVE MEASURED OUT THEY SHOULD FIT.BUT IF NOT,IM ONLY USING 8" LIFT FRT SPRINGS AND STOCK LIFT REARS SO ANY MORE LIFT NEEDED WONT BE THAT BIG OF AN ISSUE.
I THINK IVE GOT AROUND 20" OF LIFT IN THE SUSPENSION,PLUS IVE GOT A 3" BODY LIFT.....
AND LIKE I SAID ,I CAN ALWAYS GO BIGGER!!! LOL

THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS GUYS,ITS BEEN A LOT OF HARD TIME CONSUMING WORK,I AM SO READY TO SEE THIS THING THROWIN' MUD

tallhoedude · 02-16-2008, 03:06 AM

Hey Ironman,what Axles And Transfer Case Are You Runnin?

Those 53" Michelins Are Heavy Bastards...

Ironman97459 · 02-16-2008, 03:23 AM

I have a set of rockwells and a 205. I've got a set of 12 inch lift 56 inch springs and a set of 15 inch lift 64 inchers. Just trying to decide how much lift to build into my hangers and blocks.

12-07-2007, 09:37 AM	#101
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! i talked to this one guy from Minnesota that runs Road Rage and hes running alloy shafts with 900hp he said thats the way to go but $$$$ rockwells are getting every common up here too i have about 15 people running them ive had mine for about 3 years and have not used them because i never broke my 60 but with the burb different story big time heavy we should hook up after you get it done have some awesome MUD up here not to fare from you and i would love to check out yours too keep in touch

12-07-2007, 10:06 AM	#102
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Most Def. Will Keep In Touch! I Would Love To Come Up To Some Of The Events/playtime Up There. I Will Prob Only Have 450hp Or So,thats One Of The Reasons For Double Transfer Cases And The Alloy Shafts.ive Only Bought The Rears For Now.it Took So Much For Me To Break My Frt 60shafts Im Gonna Hold Up On The Big $$$ Front Shafts For Now. Are You Gonna Run Wheel Disc Brakes Or Pinion Brakes?if Wheel Brakes Let Me Know.ive Got A Much Cheaper And Beefier Solution Than Those $1500.0 Kits Lots Of Places Sell. You Ever Check Out " Chucks Trucks"? Theres Lots Of 2 1/2 And 5 Ton Info And Trucks There. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-07-2007, 10:31 AM	#103
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! im going to be running Pinion Brakes for now and im going to be running a doubler too LOVE that thing just running a stock 350 in her right now hopen to build a 383 but $$$ i go on chucks alittle thats where i found your K5 build this last year at one of our boggs the trucks gone wild crew came up and tape us we are on dvd 5 that was pretty cool

12-07-2007, 11:29 AM	#104
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! I Just Got Tgw#5 Yesterday!!watching It Tonight!!!! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-07-2007, 12:09 PM	#105
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! sweet i think we are the 5th chapter "Got Mud? Imlay city, MI have more videos and pics at www.gotmud4x4.com and our sister site www.michiganrednecks.com check them out

12-07-2007, 02:53 PM	#106
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: My Build Begins! Little late in the thread, but where did you get that upper half windshield frame at? It looks like new, and I need one for my K5. Thanks! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

12-07-2007, 04:51 PM	#107
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! ive got a few more w/s frames and pieces in varying condition..will sell cheap.......BUT NO SHIPPING!!!!! SORRY JUST DONT HAVE THE TIME AVAIL TO MESS WITH SHIPPING BIG STUFF!!! ALSO GOT THE FRT AND REAR SEATS STILL........AGAIN NO SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PM ME IF INTERESTED PS NO SHIPPING OF BIG PARTS!!!!! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

01-18-2008, 08:32 AM	#108
Ironman97459 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North bend, OR Posts: 22	Re: My Build Begins! Any updates?

01-18-2008, 09:52 PM	#109
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! time has been limited lately. gotten a little done,will get some pics soon. got motor mounts and trans and 1st trans. case. fitting exhaust manifolds. getting fuel tank and lines mounted. just dropped the body off this week to get it sandblasted. that should be a week or so. slowly but surely..... ordering my 52" v-tread tractor tires next week __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 12:24 AM	#110
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! updates: got about 85% of the body metal work done,got the entire body blasted,then shot with epoxy primer. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 12:35 AM	#111
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Goth The 5.3,350turbo And 205 Transfercase Mounted.then Decided To Use A 400 Turbo From A 2wheel Drive Truck And A Divorced T136 Transfer Case.(the T-136 Is From The Same Truck As The Axles!) Heres Pics Of The 5.3/350/205 And Pics Of The New T/case: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 12:41 AM	#112
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! HERES THE TIRES IM RUNNIN: 16.9X 24 V-TREADS 52.5" TALL AND 18" WIDE: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 12:56 AM	#113
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Oh,yeah,got The Rear Pinion Brake Stuff Made And Beginning Mounting It Up. Just Running It As Ebrake. Also Just A Few Other Misc And Frame Pics: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-13-2008, 02:02 AM	#115
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Build Begins! donkin :P __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-13-2008, 03:16 AM	#116
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! That is NUTS!!! I love it!!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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02-13-2008, 04:15 AM	#117
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! lookin goood man my project is going slow im hoping to start it back up soon ill keep you posted on it

02-13-2008, 08:30 AM	#118
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Re: My Build Begins! NOW....I'm startin' to get Excited!!! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

02-13-2008, 12:46 PM	#119
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: My Build Begins! Just started laughin'...... If you look at the first pic in #111 it looks like the top of the motor is as tall as the top of the windshield frame of the tub..... That is friggin' awesome! Man oh man its gonna be way up in the air. I can't wait to see the tub on the frame on those monster meats. Keep the work rollin' its lookin' great. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-13-2008, 08:35 PM	#120
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: My Build Begins! cany wait too see more,gave me the inspiration to build another __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

02-14-2008, 02:15 AM	#121
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: My Build Begins! Pretty impressive work! You're talented! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-16-2008, 02:35 AM	#122
Ironman97459 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North bend, OR Posts: 22	Re: My Build Begins! Are you going to have enough lift to clear those tires with out trimming any fenders? Just curious as I'm in the process of building the same type of setup but with a 72 truck and 53 inch michelins.

02-16-2008, 03:04 AM	#123
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! I HOPE THEYLL FIT!,THEY WAY IVE MEASURED OUT THEY SHOULD FIT.BUT IF NOT,IM ONLY USING 8" LIFT FRT SPRINGS AND STOCK LIFT REARS SO ANY MORE LIFT NEEDED WONT BE THAT BIG OF AN ISSUE. I THINK IVE GOT AROUND 20" OF LIFT IN THE SUSPENSION,PLUS IVE GOT A 3" BODY LIFT..... AND LIKE I SAID ,I CAN ALWAYS GO BIGGER!!! LOL THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS GUYS,ITS BEEN A LOT OF HARD TIME CONSUMING WORK,I AM SO READY TO SEE THIS THING THROWIN' MUD __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-16-2008, 03:06 AM	#124
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Hey Ironman,what Axles And Transfer Case Are You Runnin? Those 53" Michelins Are Heavy Bastards... __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

02-16-2008, 03:23 AM	#125
Ironman97459 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North bend, OR Posts: 22	Re: My Build Begins! I have a set of rockwells and a 205. I've got a set of 12 inch lift 56 inch springs and a set of 15 inch lift 64 inchers. Just trying to decide how much lift to build into my hangers and blocks.

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