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jkade · 11-02-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Cool. Where did you score those?

Basically the same thing- it's still a 1:1 lift ratio. It's not necessarily bad- I actually though about using this setup on my pickup- but I would definitely run a convoluted style bag.

Do you mean a sleeve bag? I hate to keep asking questions in "your" thread, I am not trying to hijack

http://www.*****************/showfull...itle=Firestone F9000 Sleeve Bags

BACKYARD88 · 11-02-2007, 12:35 PM

Looked good in person before. It'll look AWESOME now! Can't wait to see it all finished up!. BTW, I brought those wasps home with me in the fenders, and got bit!

Laid out 67 small · 11-02-2007, 06:00 PM

I think Your bazer is bad a$$.Thanks for the slow build tip.I posted about 20 pics of the frame if You want to check them out?

gringoloco · 11-02-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Sweet !!!

Can't wait to see the "after" pics !!!!!!

Haha- Me too!

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Originally Posted by jkade

Do you mean a sleeve bag? I hate to keep asking questions in "your" thread, I am not trying to hijack

http://www.*****************/showfull...itle=Firestone F9000 Sleeve Bags

Yep. I'm an idiot. I meant non-convoluted(sleeve). These will ride better and give you more lift in a straight up and down 1:1 setup like this. No worries on the threadjackin'- I'm sure I'll repay the favor at some point

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Looked good in person before. It'll look AWESOME now! Can't wait to see it all finished up!. BTW, I brought those wasps home with me in the fenders, and got bit!

Little bastages were mean weren't they! My finger was swollen for 3 days...

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Originally Posted by Laid out 67 small

I think Your bazer is bad a$$.Thanks for the slow build tip.I posted about 20 pics of the frame if You want to check them out?

Thanks! I'll check 'em out. Sounds like a cool project you've got going.

**lolife99** · 11-02-2007, 07:44 PM

gringoloco,... have you ever thought about flipping the crossmember brackets that attach the front end of the trailing arm? I'm thinking about helping the pinion angle. If you swap them "side-to-side" and flip them upside down,... it would raise the front pivot point "up" on your ECE crossmember. I'm subscribing to this one!!!

gringoloco · 11-03-2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

gringoloco,... have you ever thought about flipping the crossmember brackets that attach the front end of the trailing arm? I'm thinking about helping the pinion angle. If you swap them "side-to-side" and flip them upside down,... it would raise the front pivot point "up" on your ECE crossmember. I'm subscribing to this one!!!

It's a good idea if you're not going too low. The problem with flipping them is that with the higher pivot point, the trailing arms contact the frame in front of the springs much sooner.

When I bagged it the first time, I used the weld-on ECE saddles and set my pinion angle according to ride height. If I run into any problems, I will either reposition them or use angle shims to correct. My ride height will be about 5" lower than before, so I will probably have to do something...

67Fleet · 11-04-2007, 04:06 PM

Hell yeah Chris! Good job on the slots for the panhard mount. I ended up ditching mine alltogether and am almost done with my Watts Link install. KP makes some really nice stuff. I've been extremely happy with their product and service. My only problem is finding time to work on my heap. Really enjoying the progress pics. You're doing a super job, keep it up and good luck!

Spray-Bomb · 11-06-2007, 02:41 PM

Dude, progress ???

Dinos63 · 11-06-2007, 04:40 PM

mr gringo i would like to ruin a perfectly good suburban,I am working a deal for one.Nice job with the tech info

babyblueoval · 11-06-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Dude, progress ???

Yeah Chris. What'd you tear up this weekend?

gringoloco · 11-06-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Dude, progress ???

Not yet...

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

mr gringo i would like to ruin a perfectly good suburban,I am working a deal for one.Nice job with the tech info

Cool. Finally getting one of the good looking trucks, eh?

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Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Yeah Ghris. What'd you tear up this weekend?

Unfortunately, nothing. Maybe tomorrow...

babyblueoval · 11-06-2007, 05:41 PM

Hey Chris,

While you've got your truck torn apart you should put that early front cap on there

then your truck would be absolutely perfect.

When I finish mime, our trucks could be twinkies

except for the color... and the interior.... and the engine....and the trans.....and....and.
Ok so maybe not twinkies but when I come to visit and we go down a few at Superior we'll certianly draw some attention.

XXL · 11-06-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I wish I did that when I had the chance. Guess I'll have to do it when I get a DM

Looking good

With the ECE xmember, it's easier to make spacers for the trailing arm mounts since they bolt on. Then you use stock holes for the xmember.

impala_631 · 11-06-2007, 11:03 PM

looking good!!!

gringoloco · 11-08-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by babyblueoval

While you've got your truck torn apart you should put that early front cap on there

then your truck would be absolutely perfect.

It's definitely in the cards, but bodywork/paint is down on the list a few notches. I have a '70 pickup that is sorely neglected and in need of some attention too once this little project is done...

gringoloco · 11-09-2007, 09:55 PM

Made a little progress tonite- finally. Before I started welding, I spent some time setting up a dedicated 20A circuit to feed the welder. The first pic is my test piece. I wanted to make sure I was getting good penetration, plus it has been a while since I laid a bead. I think It will work...

I got the outer plates tacked, well actually, stitched in. Besides just running a bead around the perimeter, I also did a few plug welds in the existing holes in the frame for some insurance.

After I got them where I wanted them, I marked the excess....

gringoloco · 11-09-2007, 10:07 PM

...and lopped it off with a cut-off wheel. You can see that I made the cut a little bit above the bottom of the frame so that when I run the bead there, it will not be an overhead weld. I HATE overhead welding...

Everything so far is going well and it all ended up level and symmetrical. Guess all the obsessive measuring is paying off. The front to back is not level- it is parallel with the frame. When I set the jackstands I had about 1/8 bubble on the top of the frame rails and that is where I set the notches. Side-to- side and up-and-down they are level and plumb.

BACKYARD88 · 11-10-2007, 08:42 AM

Looking good Gringo

hotrodhomi · 11-10-2007, 12:04 PM

This is going to tun out great.

Frizzle Fry · 11-10-2007, 06:35 PM

good job

XXL · 11-10-2007, 06:40 PM

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How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer...

I'm really looking forward to the roof chop!

jkade · 11-10-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

I'm really looking forward to the roof chop!

Roof chop? What have I missed?

gringoloco · 11-10-2007, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the props everyone. You guys keep motivated.

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Originally Posted by jkade

Roof chop? What have I missed?

XXL is just yankin' your chain. Could be cool though. Hmmmm...

So I spent some time test fitting the inner plates. They require a lot of trimming/fitting because of the panhard crossmember. I started out by clamping a straight edge to the framerail to use as a guide to cut it straight. This allows the inner and outer plates to be parallel.

Next, I made a cardboard template of the inner plate and cut it to fit. It is clamped in place and ready to burn in. I also fitted the top cap. Next step is weld it up and cut the frame!

babyblueoval · 11-10-2007, 09:39 PM

Gringo,

You wanna take a short 2 1/2 hr drive over here to Little Rock and help me lay out mine?

Nice work.

jkade · 11-10-2007, 10:16 PM

I need some help on mine this weekend also.

11-02-2007, 12:35 PM	#27
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Looked good in person before. It'll look AWESOME now! Can't wait to see it all finished up!. BTW, I brought those wasps home with me in the fenders, and got bit! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-02-2007, 06:00 PM	#28
Laid out 67 small Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 40	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I think Your bazer is bad a$$.Thanks for the slow build tip.I posted about 20 pics of the frame if You want to check them out?

11-02-2007, 07:44 PM	#30
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... gringoloco,... have you ever thought about flipping the crossmember brackets that attach the front end of the trailing arm? I'm thinking about helping the pinion angle. If you swap them "side-to-side" and flip them upside down,... it would raise the front pivot point "up" on your ECE crossmember. I'm subscribing to this one!!! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-04-2007, 04:06 PM	#32
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Hell yeah Chris! Good job on the slots for the panhard mount. I ended up ditching mine alltogether and am almost done with my Watts Link install. KP makes some really nice stuff. I've been extremely happy with their product and service. My only problem is finding time to work on my heap. Really enjoying the progress pics. You're doing a super job, keep it up and good luck! __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

11-06-2007, 02:41 PM	#33
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Dude, progress ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

11-06-2007, 04:40 PM	#34
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... mr gringo i would like to ruin a perfectly good suburban,I am working a deal for one.Nice job with the tech info

11-06-2007, 05:41 PM	#37
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Hey Chris, While you've got your truck torn apart you should put that early front cap on there then your truck would be absolutely perfect. When I finish mime, our trucks could be twinkies except for the color... and the interior.... and the engine....and the trans.....and....and. Ok so maybe not twinkies but when I come to visit and we go down a few at Superior we'll certianly draw some attention. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

11-06-2007, 11:03 PM	#39
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11-09-2007, 09:55 PM	#41
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Made a little progress tonite- finally. Before I started welding, I spent some time setting up a dedicated 20A circuit to feed the welder. The first pic is my test piece. I wanted to make sure I was getting good penetration, plus it has been a while since I laid a bead. I think It will work... I got the outer plates tacked, well actually, stitched in. Besides just running a bead around the perimeter, I also did a few plug welds in the existing holes in the frame for some insurance. After I got them where I wanted them, I marked the excess.... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-09-2007, 10:07 PM	#42
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... ...and lopped it off with a cut-off wheel. You can see that I made the cut a little bit above the bottom of the frame so that when I run the bead there, it will not be an overhead weld. I HATE overhead welding... Everything so far is going well and it all ended up level and symmetrical. Guess all the obsessive measuring is paying off. The front to back is not level- it is parallel with the frame. When I set the jackstands I had about 1/8 bubble on the top of the frame rails and that is where I set the notches. Side-to- side and up-and-down they are level and plumb. Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#43
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Looking good Gringo __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-10-2007, 12:04 PM	#44
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11-10-2007, 06:35 PM	#45
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... good job Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 11-10-2007 at 06:36 PM.

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babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Gringo, You wanna take a short 2 1/2 hr drive over here to Little Rock and help me lay out mine? Nice work. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

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