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abadsvt · 09-21-2006, 11:43 AM

I am getting ready to build my frame and i had a couple questions. Why did you notch the front of the frame? I am talking about the radiator support mounts. Do you think you will have much of a bed floor when you put the bed back on? How much do you think you have to raise the floor up? Well thanks for the help!!!! JOSH

FnLow69 · 09-21-2006, 10:54 PM

I dropped the frame horns because I Z'd the frame.

How much bed will I have- not sure probly allittle more than half a stock bed depth. not sure on how much i will have to raise the floor i have to get a bed first.

Are you backhalfing the frame or are you doing a full frame build.

abadsvt · 09-22-2006, 12:25 AM

I am completely building the frame out of 2x6 and 2x4 tube steel. I have been trying to do my homework like crazy before i start but i already have the truck to a rollin chassis and i want to start building the frame. I am going to be using the stock chassis for measurments and a reference guide. I thought about just modifing the rear but i like to go all out when i do things. I don't understand what you said about dropping the horns cause you Z'd the frame. Maybe i don't understand what Z'd means. I have the back half all figured out but still working it out in my head about the front and the front crossmember. Can you please explain a little more about the benifits to Z'ing the frame upfront. Thanks Josh

FnLow69 · 09-22-2006, 12:47 AM

well if your building a full frame you dont have to drop the frame horn, you just have to make sue that the fenders line up with the cab.

In a nut shell Z'ing the frame raises the crossmember and makes the frame the lowest part of the suspension. because the control arms hit the ground first on our trucks. the reason you drop the horns is so that everything lines up again. If there any thing i can help you with PM me and ill help you if i can.
justin

big dump · 09-22-2006, 10:44 AM

Your truck is looking great. Couple of questions, first, are you using the stock a arms in the front? What kind of bags are you using? Did you buy all the components separately or go with like the air ride kit? Keep up the good work.

abadsvt · 09-22-2006, 11:27 AM

I think i finally understand how Z'ing works. Since you bodydropped the cab you have to do the same amount to the front mounts so like you said the front fenders stay inline with the cab. Finally that makes sence

. I do have another question. How do you body drop the cab? Do you alter the mounts for the cab? You know like moving them down a few inches. Would the frame hit the cab?

I was debating on using all 2x4 tube steel for the frame or using 2x5 for the main channels and then using 2x4 for the front and rear sections of the frame. What do you think? Thanks for helping me out!

Josh

FnLow69 · 09-24-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by big dump

Your truck is looking great. Couple of questions, first, are you using the stock a arms in the front? What kind of bags are you using? Did you buy all the components separately or go with like the air ride kit? Keep up the good work.

no i running Air ride tech A-arms. Right now i have airlift bags, soon ill have slams. i bought the 3/8 starter kit form suicidedoors and made the link bars
thanks

FnLow69 · 09-24-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

I think i finally understand how Z'ing works. Since you bodydropped the cab you have to do the same amount to the front mounts so like you said the front fenders stay inline with the cab. Finally that makes sence

. I do have another question. How do you body drop the cab? Do you alter the mounts for the cab? You know like moving them down a few inches. Would the frame hit the cab?

I was debating on using all 2x4 tube steel for the frame or using 2x5 for the main channels and then using 2x4 for the front and rear sections of the frame. What do you think? Thanks for helping me out!

Josh

As for as the dropping the cab i lowered the mounts on the frame 1". nothing hit exept for the firewall to floor seam, i just notched that.

As for the frame i would use 2x4x3/16" for the whole frame, that way theres room under the cab and frame andyou wont have to notch the seam.

LowRodder · 09-24-2006, 07:16 PM

looks like one Bad A## project keep it up and keep the pics comeing

tofnlows10 · 09-28-2006, 09:22 AM

looks good!

mrenj23 · 09-28-2006, 10:01 AM

Really nice work. I plan on doing all the same things (the Z and tunnel) to my 86 in the next couple of weeks. It'll be my first try on these kind of modifications myself.

FnLow69 · 10-10-2006, 11:38 PM

UPDATE!!! 10/10/06
got both tanks and compressors mounted...

got the fuel cell mount finished and the rear air bag valves mocked up...

then pushed it out side for more pictures....

AND the modivation to keep going...

so what do you all think?

IvelDesigns · 10-11-2006, 12:06 AM

bad ass man. Nice clean setup.

layedoutnoma · 10-11-2006, 12:43 AM

very impressed... clean setup

abadsvt · 10-11-2006, 01:44 AM

WOW! It has been a while since i checked out your thread. Your doing great!!!

I like where you put the compressors! I haven't seen that done yet. What gas tank did you go with? When do you think you might put the bed on? I am in the process of building my frame and can really appreciate all the hard work that went into that back half. Keep up the good work and also keep posting pics

70-c10LWB · 10-11-2006, 01:48 AM

beautiful build man. i live in port orchard and would love to see it in person someday. anyways. awesome job

thekid54 · 10-11-2006, 02:02 AM

Lookin' good man! Where are you planning to mount the rear shocks?

FnLow69 · 10-11-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

WOW! It has been a while since i checked out your thread. Your doing great!!!

I like where you put the compressors! I haven't seen that done yet. What gas tank did you go with? When do you think you might put the bed on? I am in the process of building my frame and can really appreciate all the hard work that went into that back half. Keep up the good work and also keep posting pics

thanks josh I hope to get my bed on mondayso more progress soon. also seen your build thread look very nice.

70-c10LWB- plan is to have it driving by Goodguys this summer

thekid54- im working in the shock location now i just need the get the shocks

EZ4U2C · 10-11-2006, 10:42 AM

That truck is going to ROCK.

jimmydean · 10-11-2006, 11:55 AM

That truck is the sweetness! I need a shop, damnit!

I can't wait to see it finished. Where are you in Washington? I want to see it when it's done for sure!

kylejamers · 10-11-2006, 03:50 PM

sweet

el curioso · 10-11-2006, 07:08 PM

veeeeeryy nice.

FnLow69 · 10-11-2006, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

That truck is the sweetness! I need a shop, damnit!

I can't wait to see it finished. Where are you in Washington? I want to see it when it's done for sure!

Im in Gig harbor, just east of tacoma. It will be at Goodguy in puyallup this summer

67chevy2wd · 10-11-2006, 11:01 PM

Looks like you have put some hard work into it and it is starting to show, keep it up. BTW it look awesome.

randomhero472 · 10-12-2006, 10:23 AM

looks great, what fuel cell did you use?

09-21-2006, 11:43 AM	#51
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 I am getting ready to build my frame and i had a couple questions. Why did you notch the front of the frame? I am talking about the radiator support mounts. Do you think you will have much of a bed floor when you put the bed back on? How much do you think you have to raise the floor up? Well thanks for the help!!!! JOSH

09-21-2006, 10:54 PM	#52
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 I dropped the frame horns because I Z'd the frame. How much bed will I have- not sure probly allittle more than half a stock bed depth. not sure on how much i will have to raise the floor i have to get a bed first. Are you backhalfing the frame or are you doing a full frame build. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

09-22-2006, 12:25 AM	#53
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 I am completely building the frame out of 2x6 and 2x4 tube steel. I have been trying to do my homework like crazy before i start but i already have the truck to a rollin chassis and i want to start building the frame. I am going to be using the stock chassis for measurments and a reference guide. I thought about just modifing the rear but i like to go all out when i do things. I don't understand what you said about dropping the horns cause you Z'd the frame. Maybe i don't understand what Z'd means. I have the back half all figured out but still working it out in my head about the front and the front crossmember. Can you please explain a little more about the benifits to Z'ing the frame upfront. Thanks Josh

09-22-2006, 12:47 AM	#54
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 well if your building a full frame you dont have to drop the frame horn, you just have to make sue that the fenders line up with the cab. In a nut shell Z'ing the frame raises the crossmember and makes the frame the lowest part of the suspension. because the control arms hit the ground first on our trucks. the reason you drop the horns is so that everything lines up again. If there any thing i can help you with PM me and ill help you if i can. justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

09-22-2006, 10:44 AM	#55
big dump Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 179	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 Your truck is looking great. Couple of questions, first, are you using the stock a arms in the front? What kind of bags are you using? Did you buy all the components separately or go with like the air ride kit? Keep up the good work.

09-22-2006, 11:27 AM	#56
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 I think i finally understand how Z'ing works. Since you bodydropped the cab you have to do the same amount to the front mounts so like you said the front fenders stay inline with the cab. Finally that makes sence . I do have another question. How do you body drop the cab? Do you alter the mounts for the cab? You know like moving them down a few inches. Would the frame hit the cab? I was debating on using all 2x4 tube steel for the frame or using 2x5 for the main channels and then using 2x4 for the front and rear sections of the frame. What do you think? Thanks for helping me out! Josh

09-24-2006, 07:16 PM	#59
LowRodder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 77	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 looks like one Bad A## project keep it up and keep the pics comeing

09-28-2006, 09:22 AM	#60
tofnlows10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 9	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 looks good!

09-28-2006, 10:01 AM	#61
mrenj23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 160	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 Really nice work. I plan on doing all the same things (the Z and tunnel) to my 86 in the next couple of weeks. It'll be my first try on these kind of modifications myself.

10-10-2006, 11:38 PM	#62
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 UPDATE!!! 10/10/06 got both tanks and compressors mounted... got the fuel cell mount finished and the rear air bag valves mocked up... then pushed it out side for more pictures.... AND the modivation to keep going... so what do you all think? __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-11-2006, 12:06 AM	#63
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 bad ass man. Nice clean setup. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

10-11-2006, 12:43 AM	#64
layedoutnoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 148	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 very impressed... clean setup __________________ Meticulous Fabrications Milford Michigan

10-11-2006, 01:44 AM	#65
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 WOW! It has been a while since i checked out your thread. Your doing great!!! I like where you put the compressors! I haven't seen that done yet. What gas tank did you go with? When do you think you might put the bed on? I am in the process of building my frame and can really appreciate all the hard work that went into that back half. Keep up the good work and also keep posting pics

10-11-2006, 01:48 AM	#66
70-c10LWB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: port orchard Posts: 17	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 beautiful build man. i live in port orchard and would love to see it in person someday. anyways. awesome job

10-11-2006, 02:02 AM	#67
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 Lookin' good man! Where are you planning to mount the rear shocks? Last edited by thekid54; 10-12-2006 at 12:29 AM.



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10-11-2006, 10:42 AM	#69
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 That truck is going to ROCK. __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4

10-11-2006, 11:55 AM	#70
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 That truck is the sweetness! I need a shop, damnit! I can't wait to see it finished. Where are you in Washington? I want to see it when it's done for sure!

10-11-2006, 03:50 PM	#71
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10-11-2006, 07:08 PM	#72
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 veeeeeryy nice. __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 350/700r4

10-11-2006, 11:01 PM	#74
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 Looks like you have put some hard work into it and it is starting to show, keep it up. BTW it look awesome. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

10-12-2006, 10:23 AM	#75
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: [PROJECT] FnLow 69 looks great, what fuel cell did you use? __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

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