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HotRodYJ · 01-24-2008, 06:31 AM

I'd like to see what different set-ups you guys are running. How'd you do it and what did you use? Details, detials, details... please.

TIA

iride · 01-24-2008, 10:51 AM

I used a pre split fiberglass tilt front end from us body source and it worked good for me it was built very nice and fit great the only problem I had is I wish I had inner fenders which they sold

**Captainfab** · 01-24-2008, 02:07 PM

You might find some info in this thread...
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=137984

I'd like to see some pics of your project....sounds cool...feel free to post'em up

HotRodYJ · 01-24-2008, 08:56 PM

Yep seen that one. That's the one that got me thinking. I'm not sure yet how low I want to go, but if I get into the inner fenders too far then hood hinges start to become an issue pretty quickly. I'd like to see others how have done this same style thing and how they did it. Especially the tracks/guides at the firewall. Thanks for the link

On my tandem project so far all the major sheet metal work is basically done on the cab. It has new rockers, corners, half the floor, rear cab mounts, doors patched and ALOT of holes filled for mirrors and chrome that wont be used anymore. I filled a total of 52 holes on the firewall just to get a clean factory firewall. It would have been easier to cut it out and smooth the whole thing. Anyway right now I'm focused on getting the frontend down on the ground and fitting motor and trans, steering, etc.. Then I'll get into the frontend sheet metal to get it in pretty good shape before I start cutting on the rear. It will likley get a complete new rear frame section to keep it clean and simple. I'll be using a pair of 9" Ford axles back there with the rearmost axle having an offset pinion. The axle shaft is out being shortened and replined right now. More detail on that later on but this tandem will actually work. Both rear axles will be driven via seperate driveshafts (one for each axle) using a divorce mounted NP205 transfer case turned backwards. Here's a link to the frontend work I'm into right now.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273722

01-24-2008, 06:31 AM	#1
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Forward Tilting Hood? I'd like to see what different set-ups you guys are running. How'd you do it and what did you use? Details, detials, details... please. TIA __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

01-24-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
iride Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 54	Re: Forward Tilting Hood? I used a pre split fiberglass tilt front end from us body source and it worked good for me it was built very nice and fit great the only problem I had is I wish I had inner fenders which they sold

01-24-2008, 02:07 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Forward Tilting Hood? You might find some info in this thread... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=137984 I'd like to see some pics of your project....sounds cool...feel free to post'em up __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 01-24-2008 at 02:08 PM.

01-24-2008, 08:56 PM	#4
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: Forward Tilting Hood? Yep seen that one. That's the one that got me thinking. I'm not sure yet how low I want to go, but if I get into the inner fenders too far then hood hinges start to become an issue pretty quickly. I'd like to see others how have done this same style thing and how they did it. Especially the tracks/guides at the firewall. Thanks for the link On my tandem project so far all the major sheet metal work is basically done on the cab. It has new rockers, corners, half the floor, rear cab mounts, doors patched and ALOT of holes filled for mirrors and chrome that wont be used anymore. I filled a total of 52 holes on the firewall just to get a clean factory firewall. It would have been easier to cut it out and smooth the whole thing. Anyway right now I'm focused on getting the frontend down on the ground and fitting motor and trans, steering, etc.. Then I'll get into the frontend sheet metal to get it in pretty good shape before I start cutting on the rear. It will likley get a complete new rear frame section to keep it clean and simple. I'll be using a pair of 9" Ford axles back there with the rearmost axle having an offset pinion. The axle shaft is out being shortened and replined right now. More detail on that later on but this tandem will actually work. Both rear axles will be driven via seperate driveshafts (one for each axle) using a divorce mounted NP205 transfer case turned backwards. Here's a link to the frontend work I'm into right now. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273722 __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902 Last edited by HotRodYJ; 01-24-2008 at 09:06 PM.



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