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Frizzle Fry · 06-06-2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks guys

This is my first "real" exhaust system install. I cobbled together the previous system before and after shortening, but it was no where near this quality; just good enough to get it on the road with no leaks.

lyriks, this is why I chose not to flip the TA tabs on the xmember like the ECE and CCP versions come (ECE is reversible; bolt-on, CCP is not). I do have a step notch and I will be attempting to run pipes all the way back

lyrikz · 06-06-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks guys

This is my first "real" exhaust system install. I cobbled together the previous system before and after shortening, but it was no where near this quality; just good enough to get it on the road with no leaks.

lyriks, this is why I chose not to flip the TA tabs on the xmember like the ECE and CCP versions come (ECE is reversible; bolt-on, CCP is not). I do have a step notch and I will be attempting to run pipes all the way back

Well, thats the route im gonna go.. Following you. ahaha.. Since i dont have a cab or a bed on the truck, im going to do my own exhaust... Should be fun fun...

You didnt bend your own pipes, did you just buy sections of prebent and then made yours???

JayDubBlazer · 06-06-2008, 04:59 PM

I was able to adjust it so the indicator is dead on in all gears. Plus as an added bonus, there's a whole lot less play now. Gotta rebuild the column to get it perfect...[/QUOTE]

Well Frizzle you sold me. After about two hours of trying to modify the old bracket after I swapped out my th350 with a 700R4 I went and bought the linkage. I hope to have it in on Monday. yeah.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-06-2008, 05:07 PM

Mike,

Do you plan on running an X-Pipe?

ChevyDude · 06-06-2008, 08:54 PM

Mike I used the same Lokar linkage on my 71'...it works great!

Frizzle Fry · 06-06-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Mike,

Do you plan on running an X-Pipe?

If you can come up with where to put one without hanging below the frame

No that's been ruled out. The plan is to run a crossover right in front of the tranny xmember.

Frizzle Fry · 06-06-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Mike I used the same Lokar linkage on my 71'...it works great!

I like it; simple. Makes you wonder why the factory felt in necessary to run that big ol' conglomeration...

**Hart_Rod** · 06-07-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

If you can come up with where to put one without hanging below the frame

No that's been ruled out. The plan is to run a crossover right in front of the tranny xmember.

I see what you mean. A bolt in crossover in front of the transmission mount should work well.

Frizzle Fry · 06-07-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

Well Frizzle you sold me. After about two hours of trying to modify the old bracket after I swapped out my th350 with a 700R4 I went and bought the linkage. I hope to have it in on Monday. yeah.

Good call

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyrikz

You didnt bend your own pipes, did you just buy sections of prebent and then made yours???

Flowmaster U-Fit 3"

Although I'm going to have to get two more of the S-bends made at a local shop (they don't sell them individually).

**Captkaos** · 06-07-2008, 01:33 PM

Not sure if this helps, but DR Gas sells them individually from what I have found..
http://drgas.com/development/category.php?cid=4

Frizzle Fry · 06-08-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Not sure if this helps, but DR Gas sells them individually from what I have found..
http://drgas.com/development/category.php?cid=4

Thanks for the link. I also found this place: http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.c...let/StoreFront

gringoloco · 06-09-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

...I'm going to have to get two more of the S-bends made at a local shop (they don't sell them individually).

Did you try contacting Flowmaster directly? Each piece of that kit has an individual part number. I mention this only because I had a similar situation with Summit/Flowmaster before.

Sinisterspeed · 06-12-2008, 08:02 PM

Insane! One of the best step by steps I have ever thumbed.. errr Clicked through. I'll have to keep my eye open and see it on the road sometime.

Frizzle Fry · 06-12-2008, 10:21 PM

Thanks man. Have you seen this?

Gringo, yes I did think of that. Didn't call them yet though

Frizzle Fry · 06-27-2008, 06:17 PM

Well, I took a chance on a local shop hoping the bends wouldn't be too bad

They're not usable IMO (mandrel is the only way to go). So there's $60 gone and a lesson learned.

I contacted Flowmaster directly today. They said they would have to make them for me at the end of a 3" run, but got back to me with a quote of $24.44 each. I said I'll take em

This, and some other distractions including the 64, has derailed my progress on Tubby for a couple weeks. So with this new wind in my sails I'm headed out to work on the passenger side now

I should have both sides hung to the mufflers by the time I get these.

VA72C10 · 07-06-2008, 12:24 AM

Absolutely awesome work and an inspiration for me to get moving on mine

'72 Chevy Suburban · 07-12-2008, 12:44 AM

Incredible build FF... You are certainly a master of fabrication. I just wish that I could make a decent looking weld! Keep up the great work and I look forward to following along.

Dinos63 · 07-15-2008, 12:50 AM

mike , nice work, dig your new shop also

Frizzle Fry · 07-15-2008, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Absolutely awesome work and an inspiration for me to get moving on mine

Quote:

Originally Posted by '72 Chevy Suburban

Incredible build FF... You are certainly a master of fabrication. I just wish that I could make a decent looking weld! Keep up the great work and I look forward to following along.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

mike , nice work, dig your new shop also

Thanks guys. I've been trying not to post on this thread until I have a significant update. You should be seeing one this weekend

lownfast · 07-15-2008, 07:31 PM

i wish i had that much clearance under my k5... i had to go with 2.25 pipe to fit. it was a sad day....

abadsvt · 07-15-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Thanks guys. I've been trying not to post on this thread until I have a significant update. You should be seeing one this weekend

About time! We have been sitting at our computers waiting for some new updates for the last couple weeks.

Keep up the great work!

Josh

Frizzle Fry · 07-18-2008, 06:10 AM

Time for some more pics.

The exhaust is all mocked up. I just need to pull it out and finish some of the welds, then hit it with some anti-corrosion coating and reinstall. The rear-most hangers also need to be installed, but it's 95% done.

I got ambitious during the install and decided to run it all the way to the back. Good thing I have an over-sized notch (I knew I kept it full size for a reason

)

I achieved my goal which was to keep it all above the main frame rails. The exception is in the very rear where it's still tucked up nicely and is above the lower portion of the fuel tank and higher than the lower body line. The only thing visible from the side is the tips of the turndowns

I did open a big 'ol can of worms with this. Quite a few changes were/are required to make this work, but it'll be worth it. Fuel and brake line relocation, airlines need to be relocated (was going to switch to hard line anyway), Stock panhard bar mount on the pumpkin had to be removed/ground, and the biggest one being the rear shocks require a reconfig yet again. That's OK because I have another reason to do that as well that I'll show later.

...on to the pics!

First the money shots, then the details:

Frizzle Fry · 07-18-2008, 06:18 AM

...

Cleaned up the pumpkin a little:

Shocks will mount under the bridge instead of behind it:

Frizzle Fry · 07-18-2008, 06:19 AM

....

Frizzle Fry · 07-18-2008, 06:28 AM

...and the other reason I want to relocate the rear shocks; I'll be running two rows of Buddy Buckets.

The second row will be just the two buckets and no center seat. That's the arrangement that fits perfectly between the rear tubs. Like this:

...and the reason to move the shocks (left one is up on seat tracks):

06-06-2008, 12:59 PM	#801
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks guys This is my first "real" exhaust system install. I cobbled together the previous system before and after shortening, but it was no where near this quality; just good enough to get it on the road with no leaks. lyriks, this is why I chose not to flip the TA tabs on the xmember like the ECE and CCP versions come (ECE is reversible; bolt-on, CCP is not). I do have a step notch and I will be attempting to run pipes all the way back

06-06-2008, 04:59 PM	#803
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I was able to adjust it so the indicator is dead on in all gears. Plus as an added bonus, there's a whole lot less play now. Gotta rebuild the column to get it perfect...[/QUOTE] Well Frizzle you sold me. After about two hours of trying to modify the old bracket after I swapped out my th350 with a 700R4 I went and bought the linkage. I hope to have it in on Monday. yeah. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

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06-12-2008, 08:02 PM	#813
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Insane! One of the best step by steps I have ever thumbed.. errr Clicked through. I'll have to keep my eye open and see it on the road sometime. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

06-12-2008, 10:21 PM	#814
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks man. Have you seen this? Gringo, yes I did think of that. Didn't call them yet though

06-27-2008, 06:17 PM	#815
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Well, I took a chance on a local shop hoping the bends wouldn't be too bad They're not usable IMO (mandrel is the only way to go). So there's $60 gone and a lesson learned. I contacted Flowmaster directly today. They said they would have to make them for me at the end of a 3" run, but got back to me with a quote of $24.44 each. I said I'll take em This, and some other distractions including the 64, has derailed my progress on Tubby for a couple weeks. So with this new wind in my sails I'm headed out to work on the passenger side now I should have both sides hung to the mufflers by the time I get these. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-28-2008 at 12:01 AM.

07-06-2008, 12:24 AM	#816
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Absolutely awesome work and an inspiration for me to get moving on mine

07-12-2008, 12:44 AM	#817
'72 Chevy Suburban Chevy's Rock! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 448	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Incredible build FF... You are certainly a master of fabrication. I just wish that I could make a decent looking weld! Keep up the great work and I look forward to following along. __________________ John '59 NAPCO Pickup '70 K10 Pickup 350 '72 C20 Suburban 350 (MIA) '57 Chieftain 455 '68 Firebird Convertible - 400 '68 Catalina Convertible - 400 '85 Vette

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07-18-2008, 06:10 AM	#822
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Time for some more pics. The exhaust is all mocked up. I just need to pull it out and finish some of the welds, then hit it with some anti-corrosion coating and reinstall. The rear-most hangers also need to be installed, but it's 95% done. I got ambitious during the install and decided to run it all the way to the back. Good thing I have an over-sized notch (I knew I kept it full size for a reason ) I achieved my goal which was to keep it all above the main frame rails. The exception is in the very rear where it's still tucked up nicely and is above the lower portion of the fuel tank and higher than the lower body line. The only thing visible from the side is the tips of the turndowns I did open a big 'ol can of worms with this. Quite a few changes were/are required to make this work, but it'll be worth it. Fuel and brake line relocation, airlines need to be relocated (was going to switch to hard line anyway), Stock panhard bar mount on the pumpkin had to be removed/ground, and the biggest one being the rear shocks require a reconfig yet again. That's OK because I have another reason to do that as well that I'll show later. ...on to the pics! First the money shots, then the details:

07-18-2008, 06:18 AM	#823
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project ... Cleaned up the pumpkin a little: Shocks will mount under the bridge instead of behind it:

07-18-2008, 06:19 AM	#824
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