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Tow Me 05-16-2010 11:34 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 3979780)
On second thought Glen, those wheels are just horrible!
You should box them up and send them to me for proper disposal ;)
Haha ya.... I'm on it!

ak_nut 05-17-2010 10:41 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tow Me (Post 3785431)
Made some progress finally!
1991 Suburban core support just back from powder coat. New turn signals too. I'm going to buy a new grill since mine is ok... but I want perfect!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S2...oreCloseup.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S2...MAWPY/Core.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S2...reCloseup2.jpg

C-notch is complete!!! Moved the shocks too

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S2...s640/Notch.jpg
Inside of the frame
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S2...640/notch2.jpg

Did you just weld a stud on the axle plate for the shock to mount to??

Tow Me 05-18-2010 01:20 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
There is a stud welded on to the plate that the u-bolts go through. We could have just ordered shorter shocks, but they were at such an angle after lowering it, it seemed like they would be more effective this way.

ak_nut 05-19-2010 02:15 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
I did the same thing only used front shocks on the rear..they are so much shorter..I just pressed out the metal sleeve on the bottom eye.

Tow Me 05-26-2010 04:27 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Update! We were having troubles getting the rear brakes to work, but they seem fine now, and I didn't have to replace the master cylinder.

I'm in the midst of wiring up a 7-way RV trailer plug and some wires for a trailer brake. The brake pedal is loose and the brake light switch doesn't always turn off. I'm not sure what needs to be done, but I'll look into it. I cut the license plate to allow access to the trailer hitch. I'll just use a screw driver to remove the plate for now, but I'm gonna look into getting a hinged license plate frame. Any ideas for good ones?

:clap: The bed is going on tonight too so I'll have pics later or in the morning!!! Yippy! :clap:

menace121978 05-26-2010 08:13 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
:metal: cant wait to see them man:D

ak_nut 05-26-2010 08:32 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
git r done:metal:

joe231 05-26-2010 09:30 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tow Me (Post 3998574)
Update! We were having troubles getting the rear brakes to work, but they seem fine now, and I didn't have to replace the master cylinder.

I'm in the midst of wiring up a 7-way RV trailer plug and some wires for a trailer brake. The brake pedal is loose and the brake light switch doesn't always turn off. I'm not sure what needs to be done, but I'll look into it. I cut the license plate to allow access to the trailer hitch. I'll just use a screw driver to remove the plate for now, but I'm gonna look into getting a hinged license plate frame. Any ideas for good ones?

:clap: The bed is going on tonight too so I'll have pics later or in the morning!!! Yippy! :clap:
sounds like we are having similar problems. my pedal doesn't fully return and the brake light stays on unless you pull it up the last 3/4 of an inch and I believe my brakes are dragging. I haven't had a chance to mess with it this week though. I swapped the master/booster from my parts 'burb so i dunno if the master is bad or maybe I have some air in it.
also, have you had a chance to ponder putting the 'burb overhead console in?

Bring on those PICS!!!:mm::lol:

Jvsapp 05-26-2010 10:13 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tow Me (Post 3998574)
I'll just use a screw driver to remove the plate for now, but I'm gonna look into getting a hinged license plate frame. Any ideas for good ones?
most of the 70's and 80's monte carlos, regals, cutlass had flip down license plates over the gas tank in the back. if you use them upside down you can have a flip up plate for $10 instead of buying new ones for $100 from some custom shop.

stole this pic from superchevy project american hero. same thing just mount it upside down so it flips up instead of down.

http://image.superchevy.com/f/120650...ate_holder.jpg

bluex 05-27-2010 01:21 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Also check 3rd gen camaros, and the last two body styles of caprice (91-96 and the one before) for the flip down plate brackets.

Tow Me 05-27-2010 01:35 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
That's great info about the license plate frames! I'm going to the junk yard this weekend. Joe231, I haven't done anything with the overhead console, but I will soon since I need to get some interior swapping done. Pics in a moment.

Tow Me 05-27-2010 01:41 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
It looks like a truck now!!!!

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S_...oto%289%29.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S_...to%2810%29.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S_...oto%288%29.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-g4_B_rHYEU/S_...oto%287%29.jpg

Jvsapp 05-27-2010 01:43 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
looking good. i so want to build one now. time and space.... and money.... three things im lacking lately. maybe if someone buys my nova then i can get onto a new project.

Tow Me 05-27-2010 01:49 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Here's a youtube video... its only backing up but its proof it runs :)

Tow Me 05-27-2010 01:50 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Xx

joe231 05-27-2010 07:36 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Glen, that thing is looking good!
Nice work!!!

menace121978 05-27-2010 09:11 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
thats awesome! sounds good and looks sweet Glen! very nice... makes me wish mine was longer:haha:

Tow Me 05-27-2010 09:34 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Thanks guys! I have to give my dad credit since I couldn't do it without him. Now onto the interior.

WillieloRidez 05-27-2010 10:14 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Lookin Great MAN! Cant wait too see it complete

joe231 05-27-2010 12:50 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
sounds good!
what mufflers do you have on there?

Tow Me 05-27-2010 08:20 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Ha... mufflers! Straight headers right now, but dual Flowmasters coming soon.

joe231 05-31-2010 06:22 PM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
:lol:
I don't know if you follow my CCSB build thread, but my brake pedal not fully returning was my booster. I swapped boosters and now all is good ;)

Tow Me 06-01-2010 01:55 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 4006673)
:lol:
I don't know if you follow my CCSB build thread, but my brake pedal not fully returning was my booster. I swapped boosters and now all is good ;)
I saw that on your thread but I'm pretty sure mine is the pedal.... It's really sloppy and needs some new rubber bushings. It moves side to side and back and forth about an inch.

squarecrewcab 06-07-2010 01:36 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
man dude...your truck looks nice as hell!!! 5*****, do u have a myspace so i can ad u?

Tow Me 06-28-2010 10:23 AM
Re: Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by squarecrewcab (Post 4018462)
man dude...your truck looks nice as hell!!! 5*****, do u have a myspace so i can ad u?
Sorry I didn't get back to you.... I don't use myspace anymore, sorry.


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