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1969k10stepside · 07-03-2007, 11:42 AM

2 and 1/2 ton Rockwells

That's gonna be one bad a$$ blazer,Andy.I cant wait to see the k5 once you have the drivetrain under it.I dont think there is any other k5 in the hoosier state with 2 & 1/2 ton Rockwells and a tire above 44

**Yukon Jack** · 07-03-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

AS FAR AS THE 1TON SETUP.ITS MOST LIKELY GETTING TOSSED INFAVOR OF ROCKWELL 2 1/2 TON MILITARY AXLES

AND 46 OR 49" MEATS.

Schweeet! Can't wait to watch that stage of your project!

tallhoedude · 07-03-2007, 12:04 PM

thanks for the compliments and encouragement guys.but be patient it may be a little slow going.
UNLESS....if i can sell the tahoe then most of that $$ i can put into the k5.

ive got my 5.3 wiring harness about 80% complete(removed un-needed wiring and sensors,rerouted)cant do much more with it untill the engine is sitting between the framerails.

i am researching and experimenting with a home-fabbed wheel brake setup for the rockwells so it will be somewhat streetable.pinion brakes are for sure cheaper to fab and install...im just not sure how safe they are on the street.

i am also working out some suspension ideas:4 link all around would be cool,but would cost a lot of $$ for the front to ride and drive the way i want.i think im going with leaf springs up front and a triangulated 4 link in the rear.i just think the rear will be easier fab work,its not like im building a rock crawler needing massive flex so a rear 4 link should be good enough.

well as i get more pics and ideas ill let you all know.
this board has been a great resource for great people and great info...
thanks to all..........

badass72 · 07-03-2007, 10:38 PM

your doing a hell of job keep it up

krue · 07-05-2007, 05:15 AM

Can't wait to see it on the ground! Or rather in the air!

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:10 AM

update photos:
found lots of ugly damage on the right bedside.cut parts from a shortbed i had lying around to fix it.

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:11 AM

one more of bed:

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:12 AM

heres the diy4x b52 kit.this is very nice stuff.

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:12 AM

my s&w 10point cage kit:

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:13 AM

heres the rear axle,just before disassembly...if you dont have a crane or engine hoist,dont plan on thionking of moving these....heavy sob's

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:14 AM

heres the front axle after teardown:

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 08:15 AM

heres the stock rockwell shafts compared to dana 60 1ton axle.

Luba · 08-21-2007, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

my s&w 10point cage kit:

What do you think about that cage?

Chevyman63 · 08-21-2007, 08:50 AM

Wow...

vtblazer · 08-21-2007, 09:24 AM

Good to see your moving ahead with this build.

Doing anything to 'stay light'?

No really, you think you'll be able to be under 7K lbs in the end?

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 09:32 AM

So Far In Mock Up The Cage Looks Nice.plus For $250.00 I Couldnt Pass It Up.

Does Not Planning To Run The Top On Count As Trying To Be Light??

Future Plans Are Including The 16k Winch.cause If This Pig Gets Stuck............its Gonna Be Stuck!!!!!

Interior Will Be Sparse,but Extra Addons Will Still Outweight
The Stock Interior Stuff..

Thealien · 08-21-2007, 09:44 AM

Excellant work, Look forward to progress!!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-21-2007, 10:39 AM

I'm digging the tires that are on the rockwell axle. That's quite a bedside repair. Can't wait to see more progress!

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 10:59 AM

the tires on the rockwell axle in the photos are the stockers..about 42" tall.heavy as hell...but will be good to use as mockups to get ready for the 49's

Ludington1 · 08-21-2007, 11:52 AM

Wow... Great work on the Blazer, and those Rockwells are gonna be awesome under there!!!

Now that your bodywork skills are getting so good, just let me know when you're ready and I will send up one of the old Dodges... maybe not 4x4 but at least the yellow one has a 4.10 Dana 60... does that count?

Later,
D
AKA "Little Brother"

tallhoedude · 08-21-2007, 12:10 PM

yeah,build me a shop and the bodywork is free!!!!!!!!!!!!

i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...

**jamie72** · 08-21-2007, 06:08 PM

i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...

[/QUOTE]

lol... hey great body work... you can just imagine what i thought(and said) when i seen the first pic of your tub..lol

tallhoedude · 08-22-2007, 08:31 AM

thanks all for the encouragement.
if you didnt catch it. the guy with the old chryslers/dodges is my little brother.musta got dropped a lot when he was young

Big J · 08-22-2007, 10:23 AM

Great Work

Keep the pics comin'.....

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:18 AM

got some more work done on the diffs,got centers cut out,cleaned,new high clearance and strength skids indsalled.axles painted,begin assembly next week.i am narrowing frt axle,wilkl have more pics.

07-03-2007, 11:42 AM	#51
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: My Build Begins! 2 and 1/2 ton Rockwells That's gonna be one bad a$$ blazer,Andy.I cant wait to see the k5 once you have the drivetrain under it.I dont think there is any other k5 in the hoosier state with 2 & 1/2 ton Rockwells and a tire above 44

07-03-2007, 12:04 PM	#53
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! thanks for the compliments and encouragement guys.but be patient it may be a little slow going. UNLESS....if i can sell the tahoe then most of that $$ i can put into the k5. ive got my 5.3 wiring harness about 80% complete(removed un-needed wiring and sensors,rerouted)cant do much more with it untill the engine is sitting between the framerails. i am researching and experimenting with a home-fabbed wheel brake setup for the rockwells so it will be somewhat streetable.pinion brakes are for sure cheaper to fab and install...im just not sure how safe they are on the street. i am also working out some suspension ideas:4 link all around would be cool,but would cost a lot of $$ for the front to ride and drive the way i want.i think im going with leaf springs up front and a triangulated 4 link in the rear.i just think the rear will be easier fab work,its not like im building a rock crawler needing massive flex so a rear 4 link should be good enough. well as i get more pics and ideas ill let you all know. this board has been a great resource for great people and great info... thanks to all.......... __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-03-2007, 10:38 PM	#54
badass72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 16	Re: My Build Begins! your doing a hell of job keep it up

07-05-2007, 05:15 AM	#55
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: My Build Begins! Can't wait to see it on the ground! Or rather in the air! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-21-2007, 08:10 AM	#56
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	*Re: My Build Begins!updated 8-21-2007** update photos: found lots of ugly damage on the right bedside.cut parts from a shortbed i had lying around to fix it. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:11 AM	#57
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! one more of bed: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:12 AM	#58
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres the diy4x b52 kit.this is very nice stuff. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:12 AM	#59
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! my s&w 10point cage kit: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:13 AM	#60
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres the rear axle,just before disassembly...if you dont have a crane or engine hoist,dont plan on thionking of moving these....heavy sob's Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:14 AM	#61
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres the front axle after teardown: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:15 AM	#62
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres the stock rockwell shafts compared to dana 60 1ton axle. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 08:50 AM	#64
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Wow... __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

08-21-2007, 09:24 AM	#65
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: My Build Begins! Good to see your moving ahead with this build. Doing anything to 'stay light'? No really, you think you'll be able to be under 7K lbs in the end?

08-21-2007, 09:32 AM	#66
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! So Far In Mock Up The Cage Looks Nice.plus For $250.00 I Couldnt Pass It Up. Does Not Planning To Run The Top On Count As Trying To Be Light?? Future Plans Are Including The 16k Winch.cause If This Pig Gets Stuck............its Gonna Be Stuck!!!!! Interior Will Be Sparse,but Extra Addons Will Still Outweight The Stock Interior Stuff.. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 09:44 AM	#67
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: My Build Begins! Excellant work, Look forward to progress!!



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08-21-2007, 10:39 AM	#68
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My Build Begins! I'm digging the tires that are on the rockwell axle. That's quite a bedside repair. Can't wait to see more progress! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-21-2007, 10:59 AM	#69
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! the tires on the rockwell axle in the photos are the stockers..about 42" tall.heavy as hell...but will be good to use as mockups to get ready for the 49's __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 11:52 AM	#70
Ludington1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 9	Re: My Build Begins! Wow... Great work on the Blazer, and those Rockwells are gonna be awesome under there!!! Now that your bodywork skills are getting so good, just let me know when you're ready and I will send up one of the old Dodges... maybe not 4x4 but at least the yellow one has a 4.10 Dana 60... does that count? Later, D AKA "Little Brother" Attached Images Last edited by Ludington1; 08-21-2007 at 11:54 AM.

08-21-2007, 12:10 PM	#71
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! yeah,build me a shop and the bodywork is free!!!!!!!!!!!! i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop... __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-21-2007, 06:08 PM	#72
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,840	Re: My Build Begins! i will have to be careful.....dont want the house to burst into flames when i pull a CHRYSLER/DODGE into the shop...[/QUOTE] lol... hey great body work... you can just imagine what i thought(and said) when i seen the first pic of your tub..lol __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-22-2007, 08:31 AM	#73
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! thanks all for the encouragement. if you didnt catch it. the guy with the old chryslers/dodges is my little brother.musta got dropped a lot when he was young __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-22-2007, 10:23 AM	#74
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09-05-2007, 09:18 AM	#75
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins!update 09-03-07 got some more work done on the diffs,got centers cut out,cleaned,new high clearance and strength skids indsalled.axles painted,begin assembly next week.i am narrowing frt axle,wilkl have more pics. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

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