just finished my front crossmember section - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

roofingbloke · 05-15-2011, 03:41 PM

here are some pics, 1.5"

kyle87 · 05-15-2011, 04:12 PM

wow! cleanest one i'v ever seen. awesome welds

68chevyLQ4 · 05-15-2011, 05:39 PM

That looks really good. Nice work.

broey · 05-15-2011, 07:20 PM

pretty awesome man!

Mad Rods · 05-15-2011, 11:35 PM

Good looking welds!!! Let's see what kinda truck it's going on
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ol_skool_chevy · 05-15-2011, 11:43 PM

Wow........I agree Looks Great. I might be wrong, I dont know everything but that looks like alot of work for only 1 1/2 inch lower. whats the Gain? Im open to learning more..

roofingbloke · 05-16-2011, 01:32 AM

In my opinion its either section the crossmember or do a Z in the chassis, i think this is an easier option to gain 1.5".

This was my last choice before spending lots of money on a aftermarket crossmember, i will allways choose self build over purchased items, thatway i gain more knoledge,

csa daddy · 05-16-2011, 08:26 AM

combined with a z of 3.5 this will net you 5 inches of drop. also depending on which body it is a z is required, i think in order to lay a square body on its frame in order to clear lower control arms. but to lay the pinch it will need a stock floor body drop or some kind of body drop to lay any kind of body

ol_skool_chevy · 05-16-2011, 09:46 AM

[B]I agree with your "[i will always choose self build over purchased items, that way i gain more knowledge," comment.
To me that might be one of the smarter comments I have seen here. Buying is not building. that's why the Ol' Skool Chevy Name..I build the way we did in the Old days Nothing new.
I guess my only thinking on your cross member was "what's the gain" but if your going seriously low I guess anyplace you gain ground clearance is a plus.
Again GREAT WORLK...............

/B]

Scot_Douglas · 05-16-2011, 12:00 PM

Great job!

charx2 · 05-16-2011, 12:14 PM

Wow, I wish I could weld like that!

broey · 05-16-2011, 01:10 PM

The 1.5 out of the cross member is still going to put the control arms and cross member on the ground. But it will help the truck sit a little more evenly when laid out. On my truck the crossmember needed a lot more work than a pancake to lay pinch.

Scot_Douglas · 05-16-2011, 10:07 PM

This is with 2" out of mine with 2.5" drop spindles. (and temporary motorcycle springs that let is sit another 2" lower)

28.5" tall tires.

ol_skool_chevy · 05-16-2011, 10:55 PM

[QUOTE=Scot_Douglas;4684271]This is with 2" out of mine with 2.5" drop spindles. (and temporary motorcycle springs that let is sit another 2" lower)

28.5" tall tires.

[/QUOTE
wheres your tie rod????????

Scot_Douglas · 05-17-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

wheres your tie rod????????

It's in there somewhere.

csa daddy · 05-17-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

It's in there somewhere.

how about a little closer an more personal pic of your rack set up i like that. it looks awesome is that going to be ride height

smashingchuck · 05-17-2011, 11:16 AM

I'm more interested in whats going on out back, I've seen a rack and pinion before.

ol_skool_chevy · 05-17-2011, 11:34 AM

I see now at that angle. No tie rod, you used rack...nice

Scot_Douglas · 05-17-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by csa daddy

how about a little closer an more personal pic of your rack set up i like that. it looks awesome is that going to be ride height

There should be plenty in my build thread - and right now, I'm sitting about 2" lower than my targeted ride height.

Sorry for the thread hijack, Bloke!

roofingbloke · 05-17-2011, 01:45 PM

Hi Scot douglas, ? what headers are they,

Scot_Douglas · 05-17-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by roofingbloke

Hi Scot douglas, ? what headers are they,

I'm sorry to say that I can't find an application.

I paid $5 for them because someone boogered on some steel pipe in place of the connectors.

They are Edelbrock, and the tag has the numbers 6067 / 7967. I just tried a quick search and can't find any info for them. On Edelbrock's webpage, they look a lot like the TES headers but I can't find a match for the tag/numbers I found.

roofingbloke · 05-19-2011, 05:20 PM

I have done a test fit, the steering arms hit the crossmember, i am thinking that the power steering box is an aftermarket item and may have been fitted to far back,

smashingchuck · 05-19-2011, 05:34 PM

Nope, nothing is wrong , that's what happens when you go 1.5".
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BACKYARD88 · 05-19-2011, 05:41 PM

Mine required some grinding at 1.25" so I can imagine you'll need some at 1.5".

smashingchuck · 05-19-2011, 06:03 PM

The proper thing to do is raise the sttering the same amount.
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05-15-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	just finished my front crossmember section here are some pics, 1.5" Attached Images

05-15-2011, 04:12 PM	#2
kyle87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san tan valley Arizona Posts: 43	Re: just finished my front crossmember section wow! cleanest one i'v ever seen. awesome welds

05-15-2011, 05:39 PM	#3
68chevyLQ4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 126	Re: just finished my front crossmember section That looks really good. Nice work. __________________ 68 Chevy C-10. swb fleetside. 6.0 4L80E swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460877

05-15-2011, 07:20 PM	#4
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: just finished my front crossmember section pretty awesome man! __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

05-15-2011, 11:35 PM	#5
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: just finished my front crossmember section Good looking welds!!! Let's see what kinda truck it's going on Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

05-15-2011, 11:43 PM	#6
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: just finished my front crossmember section Wow........I agree Looks Great. I might be wrong, I dont know everything but that looks like alot of work for only 1 1/2 inch lower. whats the Gain? Im open to learning more.. __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

05-16-2011, 01:32 AM	#7
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Re: just finished my front crossmember section In my opinion its either section the crossmember or do a Z in the chassis, i think this is an easier option to gain 1.5". This was my last choice before spending lots of money on a aftermarket crossmember, i will allways choose self build over purchased items, thatway i gain more knoledge, Last edited by roofingbloke; 05-16-2011 at 01:35 AM.

05-16-2011, 08:26 AM	#8
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	Re: just finished my front crossmember section combined with a z of 3.5 this will net you 5 inches of drop. also depending on which body it is a z is required, i think in order to lay a square body on its frame in order to clear lower control arms. but to lay the pinch it will need a stock floor body drop or some kind of body drop to lay any kind of body

05-16-2011, 09:46 AM	#9
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: just finished my front crossmember section [B]I agree with your "[i will always choose self build over purchased items, that way i gain more knowledge," comment. To me that might be one of the smarter comments I have seen here. Buying is not building. that's why the Ol' Skool Chevy Name..I build the way we did in the Old days Nothing new. I guess my only thinking on your cross member was "what's the gain" but if your going seriously low I guess anyplace you gain ground clearance is a plus. Again GREAT WORLK............... /B] __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

05-16-2011, 12:00 PM	#10
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: just finished my front crossmember section Great job! __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

05-16-2011, 12:14 PM	#11
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	Re: just finished my front crossmember section Wow, I wish I could weld like that! __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192

05-16-2011, 01:10 PM	#12
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: just finished my front crossmember section The 1.5 out of the cross member is still going to put the control arms and cross member on the ground. But it will help the truck sit a little more evenly when laid out. On my truck the crossmember needed a lot more work than a pancake to lay pinch. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

05-16-2011, 10:07 PM	#13
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: just finished my front crossmember section This is with 2" out of mine with 2.5" drop spindles. (and temporary motorcycle springs that let is sit another 2" lower) 28.5" tall tires. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

05-16-2011, 10:55 PM	#14
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: just finished my front crossmember section [QUOTE=Scot_Douglas;4684271]This is with 2" out of mine with 2.5" drop spindles. (and temporary motorcycle springs that let is sit another 2" lower) 28.5" tall tires. [/QUOTE wheres your tie rod???????? __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

05-17-2011, 11:16 AM	#17
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: just finished my front crossmember section I'm more interested in whats going on out back, I've seen a rack and pinion before. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build



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05-17-2011, 11:34 AM	#18
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: just finished my front crossmember section I see now at that angle. No tie rod, you used rack...nice __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

05-17-2011, 01:45 PM	#20
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Re: just finished my front crossmember section Hi Scot douglas, ? what headers are they,

05-19-2011, 05:20 PM	#22
roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Re: just finished my front crossmember section I have done a test fit, the steering arms hit the crossmember, i am thinking that the power steering box is an aftermarket item and may have been fitted to far back, Attached Images

05-19-2011, 05:34 PM	#23
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: just finished my front crossmember section Nope, nothing is wrong , that's what happens when you go 1.5". Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-19-2011, 05:41 PM	#24
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: just finished my front crossmember section Mine required some grinding at 1.25" so I can imagine you'll need some at 1.5". __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

05-19-2011, 06:03 PM	#25
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: just finished my front crossmember section The proper thing to do is raise the sttering the same amount. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

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