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jjzepplin

06-11-2015 07:34 PM

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Now THAT just leaves me speechless...

Chulisohombre

06-11-2015 08:09 PM

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Cool Trucks and now job service as well. This website rocks.

Blown06

06-11-2015 09:07 PM

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I gotta admit, this site is awesome but the people are even cooler.

JJ's Sierra Grande

06-11-2015 10:49 PM

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I think everybody got a case of the warm fuzzies from that.
Commit random acts of kindness, you might just enjoy it.

jjzepplin

06-12-2015 03:53 AM

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Aint that the truth. The other day I went into Dairy Queen and they asked if I would donate to some kids fund. I says what the heck and gave them a buck. They gave me $2 in coupons. Then on my way out I'm in the giving mood so I jump on the Blood donation bus and gave blood for the first time. They gave me a ten dollar gift card for Lowe's.(I work there) The guy inside the bus says he lives around the corner and has a New dishwasher he needs gone so I got a Free new dishwasher. I think I'm addicted.

dukkie

06-13-2015 04:00 PM

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Sent my # pm

Slick67

06-15-2015 01:15 PM

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Wow! This got me right in the feels. This thread took a turn....for a good cause!! All of this positive energy is really good for everyone! I have faith that the right job is waiting for me and the path will be shown to me very soon! I appreciate all of the great comments, glad my thread was the one to bring all that out in the open. :metal:

my67chevytruck

06-15-2015 04:41 PM

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:metal: nice work, David...

Slick67

06-23-2015 01:43 PM

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I did a little fabrication work on the firewall and windsheild frame. It was nice getting back on the body after spending so long on the frame. The driprail needed to be smoothed out and it came out pretty good. Also deleted the ac holes.
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This is all new to me so don't be too harsh!!!
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I have moved forward with trying my hand at fabbing up parts, my first peice was the windsheild frame patch where I had to cut to lay it back. I made a template and then cut it out.
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It fit pretty well on my first try.
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Slick67

06-23-2015 02:35 PM

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I finished deleting the drip rail/wire loom gutter and moved to the cover. Pay no attention to all the junk in the truck, it was cleaned out!!!:lol:
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I used a rubber mallet and a concave jackstand to pound the cover into a slight bend in the center which in turn made it bend to just the right curve to fit the area to be covered.:metal:
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A little prefit and very minimal grinding got it just right.
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I tacked it on and started measuring my cowl to see exactly how I was going to make it look right. That my friends, is next weekends project!!!
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Blown06

06-23-2015 03:01 PM

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Nice progress, looking good.

Slick67

06-23-2015 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown06 (Post 7219037)

Nice progress, looking good.

I appreciate all your help last time you came by, even if Ronnie did cut it up. :crazy: It came out really good that second time!!!

Justin@EntropyRad

06-25-2015 02:53 PM

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love this build

98L150

06-25-2015 05:05 PM

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Looking Good!!!

Slick67

06-26-2015 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad (Post 7221326)

love this build

Thanks Justin! I am needing some motivation!

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Originally Posted by 98L150 (Post 7221453)

Looking Good!!!

I appreciate that, always good to see some /// folks stopping by the thread!!:metal:

JJ's Sierra Grande

06-30-2015 01:14 AM

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weekends over, pics?? :lol:

mcbassin

06-30-2015 08:14 AM

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Nice work on the wire channel cover.

Slick67

06-30-2015 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ's Sierra Grande (Post 7225799)

weekends over, pics?? :lol:

Hahaha, now I am getting pressed for pics!! Really did not get anything significant done this weekend except cleaning the shop!! :lol: Of course we have to do that occasionally. I did weld some square tubes to the body dolly to keep the tub from sliding off, safety first!:metal:

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 7226072)

Nice work on the wire channel cover.

Thank you sir! I have to weld a small piece on the driver side and put some more tacks on it before it's done. Hope to get that done this weekend!

BIG ORANGE

07-15-2015 01:37 PM

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Well SLICK got a update on anything to share with us, I would like to see how the cowl cover and windshield mod worked out,,,,,,
Donnie

Slick67

07-15-2015 01:41 PM

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I'm baaack!!! Have been working a lot and just have not had the time to post! My company called me back after being off just one week and I have been working ever since. July 23 is my supposed last day now. :confused: Back to the project!! Got a few minor little things done....:lol:. I cut a big hole in the tub....
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Just enough to fit the c-notches in!
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It felt good seeing it sitting on the frame.
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Even while still sitting on the jacks I was happy to see wheels tuckin!!
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I should have pulled the wheel wells out first, but you know how it is when you get excited about something. :lol:
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Slick67

07-15-2015 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE (Post 7241975)

Well SLICK got a update on anything to share with us, I would like to see how the cowl cover and windshield mod worked out,,,,,,
Donnie

I guess I was posting while you wrote this! There was a little progress made on the top of the windshield frame, just not anything noteworthy really. As for the cowl I am considering a couple of different approaches, one I can do with my limited skill and tools the other will have to be a paid job. :waah:

Blown06

07-15-2015 02:05 PM

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She's looking great tater salad. Lol

Slick67

07-15-2015 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown06 (Post 7242004)

She's looking great tater salad. Lol

You just couldn't let that one pass you up could you? HAHHAAHA.:lol:

Slick67

07-15-2015 02:59 PM

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Since it was a large step I took a few extra pics.
This is the first pic of it layed out almost at zero pressure.
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This is lifted to almost max.
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This is a problem, it's not low enough!!! The heads on the bolts that hold in the trailing arm crossmember make the body and frame "teeter" front to back so this will have to be addressed.
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Limbo contests are gonna be fun with this thing!!
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Added a fender to check clearance, everything looks good after cutting out for the Slosh Tubz, doesn't look like I'll have to cut into the firewall but things change.
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lolife99

07-15-2015 03:13 PM

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Looks great!
What size (diameter) wheel/tire combo will you be running when it's finished?
This will dictate how low it goes.

Blown06

07-15-2015 03:18 PM

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Weld the bottom of that crossmember then you won't have the bolt heads to deal with. Honestly how often do you plan to remove it? But if you do decide to remove it you only have a few welds to cut.

Slick67

07-15-2015 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 7242071)

Looks great!
What size (diameter) wheel/tire combo will you be running when it's finished?
This will dictate how low it goes.

I was thinking 22X9 front and 24X12 back. Then we have to really get technical and ask what tire size. :lol: After deleting the bolt heads I will have a better idea of what I am really dealing with.

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Originally Posted by Blown06 (Post 7242080)

Weld the bottom of that crossmember then you won't have the bolt heads to deal with. Honestly how often do you plan to remove it? But if you do decide to remove it you only have a few welds to cut.

I was planning on welding it, just really surprised that it made it sit that far off the ground with the body on. I do not have the body mounts in yet so we'll see how that effects it. Next is body mounts and measurements for all the stuff that will be hidden.

Slick67

07-15-2015 04:29 PM

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Almost forgot. SLOSH TUBZ!!!!!!
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Blown06

07-15-2015 04:30 PM

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Body mounts will probably raise it 3/4" or so.

Blown06

07-15-2015 04:31 PM

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Slosh Tubz look sweet!

Slick67

07-15-2015 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown06 (Post 7242144)

Body mounts will probably raise it 3/4" or so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown06 (Post 7242147)

Slosh Tubz look sweet!

I figure there is a happy medium between layin the frame, wheel size, and pinch weld removal. I will be Zen when these three things come together. :lol: The mounts are not really gonna raise it that much because I stuffed in the old mounts in. So I may be looking at an 1/8th to a 1/4 difference from the pics. But I see you slept at a Best Western last night!! :metal:

Blown06

07-15-2015 05:02 PM

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I always sleep at a Best Western! Wait a minute!!!! Lol
Didn't realize you had the old ones in there still.

Slick67

07-15-2015 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown06 (Post 7242186)

I always sleep at a Best Western! Wait a minute!!!! Lol
Didn't realize you had the old ones in there still.

One of the rubber mounts is ripped in two, so I have to allow for that. :lol: Have you already got your mounting kit?

Blown06

07-15-2015 05:32 PM

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Yeah body drop kit is in, still have to buy the cushions. I'm missing a few items but Travis is working on it. Having flooring put in the house this week so no truck work will happen during my week off at home, but that's ok since the wife is happy.

mcbassin

07-16-2015 08:05 AM

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Excellent progress! everything looks great.

BIG ORANGE

07-16-2015 08:52 AM

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Progress is a good thang,,,,,,

Slick67

07-16-2015 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 7242744)

Excellent progress! everything looks great.

Thanks Mike! Plenty to do this weekend so I should have a few more pics next week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE (Post 7242780)

Progress is a good thang,,,,,,

Absolutely! Body is coming back off at the end of the weekend most likely and welding up that crossmember!

slick copper

07-16-2015 09:52 PM

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Don't worry I'm watchin' yours too! :lol: Man that thing is low! Keep up the good work. And keep that insurance up to date! Lol. ;-)

Slick67

07-18-2015 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by slick copper (Post 7243437)

Don't worry I'm watchin' yours too! :lol: Man that thing is low! Keep up the good work. And keep that insurance up to date! Lol. ;-)

Thanks man! It's a ghost town over here in the Blazer area, that's too bad cause there is some nice stuff happening over here. That insurance will be on point when this Blazer hits the roads!!!

Slick67

07-21-2015 01:20 PM

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I am steadily making progress each week! The pics do not show much progress, but it actually was a lot of progress. Only had a day and a half to get this all done so I was happy. These pics are all that I took, but I did spray both sides of the tub with rattle can primer. I hope to have an announcement about the project soon.....so stay tuned!!!
Paint is gone off the dash.
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I fabbed up a filler panel and filled in the windshield pillar, still gotta weld in the other side.
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Made some fillers for the taillights as well.
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Bare metal shows all, found a patch at the front of the tub on both sides and the quarter panel on the driver side will need to be replaced. There was a gallon of bondo on that quarter panel!!!:metal:
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