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Burt4x4 · 02-10-2009, 09:51 AM

Daummm

Keep us posted

**Yukon Jack** · 02-10-2009, 10:46 AM

I was thinking the same thing DAUMMM!

tallhoedude · 02-10-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

wow, so this is now a monster truck build?

all depends....
yeah,its gonna be a big beast.

these 7ton axles have 9.34 ratio,and im gonna put these gear chunks into a set of 5ton axle housings,more managable housings,more accessable parts,and still keep the 9.34 gears for these big meats.

but im also gettin a set of the 52" michelins mounted so it will still see some street duty!!!
till the cops keep me from it!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-10-2009, 05:09 PM

But very

**jamie72** · 02-11-2009, 08:41 PM

cool bud, glad to see you back at it...

VA72C10 · 03-22-2009, 08:32 PM

I'll be watching to see this thing on the road...watching out for it rolling over me too

chevy2racr · 04-19-2009, 02:05 PM

I'm wanting to see more on this!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-19-2009, 05:12 PM

holy snikeys

OARNGESI · 04-20-2009, 05:40 AM

Wow that truck is gona be huge

Jtrux · 04-20-2009, 09:09 AM

After looking at everything again, i'm wondering if 500 hp will be enough.

watahyahknow · 04-20-2009, 03:08 PM

he needs torq not horsepower

tallhoedude · 05-04-2009, 09:11 AM

update:
got my 5 tons apart,cleaning up the massive parts.
got old wheel centers cut out,got new one ones made.
working on welding in the new centers now,and welding up my carriers.
got my windshield in.
moving the truck outside next weekend to mock up ride height and start installing axles,will have more pics then.

tallhoedude · 05-04-2009, 09:12 AM

more pics of 5 tons

tallhoedude · 05-04-2009, 09:13 AM

heres my frt axleshafts!!!

tallhoedude · 05-04-2009, 09:14 AM

wheels and centers.

tallhoedude · 05-04-2009, 09:14 AM

wheels

tallhoedude · 05-04-2009, 09:15 AM

glass!

**jamie72** · 05-04-2009, 08:50 PM

looking good there bud!!

tallhoedude · 05-18-2009, 09:49 AM

got all my centers welded in.
got blazer outside.
gettin axles together and ready.!!
gettin closer

tallhoedude · 05-18-2009, 09:50 AM

more pics:

tallhoedude · 05-18-2009, 09:51 AM

mooore pics

tallhoedude · 05-18-2009, 09:51 AM

pictures:

tallhoedude · 05-18-2009, 09:52 AM

last uns:

Burt4x4 · 05-18-2009, 10:01 AM

Now that is a "Monster Truck"!

Gonna bee sweet when yer done!

Chevyman63 · 05-18-2009, 10:11 AM

I can't wait to see this thing done!

02-10-2009, 09:51 AM	#201
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: My Build Begins! Daummm Keep us posted __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-10-2009, 10:46 AM	#202
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: My Build Begins! I was thinking the same thing DAUMMM! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-10-2009, 05:09 PM	#204
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: My Build Begins! But very __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-11-2009, 08:41 PM	#205
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: My Build Begins! cool bud, glad to see you back at it... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-22-2009, 08:32 PM	#206
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My Build Begins! I'll be watching to see this thing on the road...watching out for it rolling over me too __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-19-2009, 02:05 PM	#207
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: My Build Begins! I'm wanting to see more on this! __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

04-19-2009, 05:12 PM	#208
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: My Build Begins! holy snikeys __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-20-2009, 05:40 AM	#209
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: My Build Begins! Wow that truck is gona be huge __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-20-2009, 09:09 AM	#210
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: My Build Begins! After looking at everything again, i'm wondering if 500 hp will be enough. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

04-20-2009, 03:08 PM	#211
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Build Begins! he needs torq not horsepower __________________ 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

05-04-2009, 09:11 AM	#212
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! update: got my 5 tons apart,cleaning up the massive parts. got old wheel centers cut out,got new one ones made. working on welding in the new centers now,and welding up my carriers. got my windshield in. moving the truck outside next weekend to mock up ride height and start installing axles,will have more pics then. 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!"

05-04-2009, 09:12 AM	#213
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! more pics of 5 tons 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!"

05-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#214
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres my frt axleshafts!!! 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!"

05-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#215
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! wheels and centers. 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!"

05-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#216
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! wheels 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!"



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05-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#217
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! glass! 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!"

05-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#218
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: My Build Begins! looking good there bud!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

05-18-2009, 09:49 AM	#219
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! got all my centers welded in. got blazer outside. gettin axles together and ready.!! gettin closer 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!"

05-18-2009, 09:50 AM	#220
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! more 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!"

05-18-2009, 09:51 AM	#221
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! mooore 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!"

05-18-2009, 09:51 AM	#222
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! pictures: 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!"

05-18-2009, 09:52 AM	#223
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! last uns: 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!"

05-18-2009, 10:01 AM	#224
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: My Build Begins! Now that is a "Monster Truck"! Gonna bee sweet when yer done! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

05-18-2009, 10:11 AM	#225
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! I can't wait to see this thing done! __________________ 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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