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87 dually burb · 02-17-2010, 11:47 PM

I may have missed it but what are the spec's on the rims you are using for fitment

dv8customs · 02-18-2010, 12:12 AM

22" x 9" Coys. Not sure on the back spacing though

86er · 02-18-2010, 10:32 AM

All i can say is WOW,your truck is the stuff we dream about....
keep up the great work...

68laydout · 02-19-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dv8customs

The track width is narrowed 1-1/8" per side. This is with it laid out and before I trimmed the fender lip...

Nice, how did you narrow the track width? I kinda see how you did the uppers but what about the lowers?

dv8customs · 02-19-2010, 09:03 AM

There are pictures in this thread somewhere, I think, but I modifed the stock cross member to move the mounting point for the lower arms up 3" and in 1-1/8" per side.

dv8customs · 02-23-2010, 08:14 PM

ratty 46 · 02-23-2010, 08:39 PM

Oh ya ........ R&P steering ......... nice!!!

Ratty 46

dv8customs · 02-25-2010, 08:21 PM

Got the rest of my parts in today but unfortunately CPP shipped me two of the same u-joint. Hope it doesn't take to long to get the correct one in.

3r!c84 · 02-25-2010, 08:24 PM

anymore updates?

begining87 · 02-26-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dv8customs

very nice. I understand you cant make every thing by hand. Wait or can you? When can I take it for a test drive.

WillieloRidez · 03-03-2010, 01:30 PM

Hey man This truck is amazing! You have done a great deal of customizing that only people who love these trucks will notice. Great Great work i give you props

dv8customs · 03-03-2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillieloRidez

Hey man This truck is amazing! You have done a great deal of customizing that only people who love these trucks will notice. Great Great work i give you props

Thanks

johnnyrvan · 03-05-2010, 09:15 PM

looks great can't wait to see more

Restrorob · 03-07-2010, 11:26 AM

First, I have to say you are doing on helluva job on this truck !

It's more like a work of art....

I have a question about your suicide hinge install, I tried this mod on my parts cab and had the same door sag when opened.

Do you have or can you take pics of how you reinforced the cab to eliminate the flex ?

Also, Did you box in the hinge assemblies to keep water from entering the cab corners ?

Thanks

dv8customs · 03-07-2010, 07:19 PM

I welded another piece of angle between the hinge pockets and butted up against the cab. Then on the cab I drilled some holes so that I could plug weld it on the front side.

That was enough to stiffen up the cab. The door has a lot of bracing added to the rear of it to stiffen it up.

dv8customs · 03-26-2010, 08:47 PM

Today after work I had just enough time to cut the frame for my rack notches. More to come tomorrow...

WillieloRidez · 03-27-2010, 11:01 AM

Looking good man cant wait too see more

Cherub · 03-27-2010, 11:04 AM

will the engine sit in the same location at normal?

dv8customs · 03-27-2010, 01:30 PM

It should. I may have to raise it just a bit to give the oil pan more ground clearance. I think I am going to have to get the motor in before I mount my rack so I don't run into any problems.

Restrorob · 03-28-2010, 08:35 PM

dv8customs,

I REALLY appreciate the added info for the hinges, I will defiantly add more bracing like you did and see if I can get it worked out...

Your rig is coming along great, Keep postin those pics !!!

3r!c84 · 03-28-2010, 08:41 PM

how do your camber look at ride height?

dv8customs · 03-28-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

how do your camber look at ride height?

Pretty much the same as with it laid out. The camber barely changes through the travel.

Driveway Dreams · 03-30-2010, 12:21 AM

Glad to see your progress man! Looking good as usual. Keep at it.
*I have been emailing with Shay lately...sorry for your guys' loss.

dv8customs · 03-30-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

*I have been emailing with Shay lately...sorry for your guys' loss.

Thanks, Bob was a great man of God and made an impact on a lot of people including me. Please continue to pray for strength for the Field's family.

Shay posted this on a couple sites so I will put it here as well.....

Not sure how many of you guys know everybody from WhyWear, but we lost one of our members Wednesday night. Bob (the guy w/ long dreadlocks) missed a curve on his motorcycle while driving at night. He left behind a 25 year old wife and 3 kids. It's a sad day for us, but we're trying to see the positive and keep our heads up. I know personally how much Bob loved our slogan "Why Be Normal". He loved pushing the envelope against the "churchs" vision of how a christian should look w/ his dreads, tattoos of scriptures, and biker clothes. Bob (like the rest of us at WhyWear) wanted to show you guys/gals that following Christ doesn't mean you have to wear a suit/tie and follow some cookie cutter image. You don't have to clean up your act, your style, your anything...Just come as you are. HE will change you and your ways. I know first hand...just ask me. Let's face it, death is inevitable in this world. We're all going to die and go spend eternity in one of two places. I know where Bob is today and I know he wants every crazy minitrucker to be there with him someday. I loved Bob and I want you guys to know how much he loved ya'll and our scene.

Driveway Dreams · 03-30-2010, 11:43 PM

Thank you for posting that! It was much needed.

02-17-2010, 11:47 PM	#476
87 dually burb my short bus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: fredericksburg,Va Posts: 307	Re: Project '86 I may have missed it but what are the spec's on the rims you are using for fitment __________________ 90 burbbagged,shaved(about done)***** 91 burbstock worker for now************ *****only squares for me****************

02-18-2010, 12:12 AM	#477
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 22" x 9" Coys. Not sure on the back spacing though

02-18-2010, 10:32 AM	#478
86er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newton,Iowa Posts: 72	Re: Project '86 All i can say is WOW,your truck is the stuff we dream about.... keep up the great work...

02-19-2010, 09:03 AM	#480
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 There are pictures in this thread somewhere, I think, but I modifed the stock cross member to move the mounting point for the lower arms up 3" and in 1-1/8" per side. Last edited by dv8customs; 02-19-2010 at 09:03 AM.

02-23-2010, 08:14 PM	#481
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86

02-23-2010, 08:39 PM	#482
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Project '86 Oh ya ........ R&P steering ......... nice!!! Ratty 46

02-25-2010, 08:21 PM	#483
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Got the rest of my parts in today but unfortunately CPP shipped me two of the same u-joint. Hope it doesn't take to long to get the correct one in.

02-25-2010, 08:24 PM	#484
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Project '86 anymore updates? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

03-03-2010, 01:30 PM	#486
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Project '86 Hey man This truck is amazing! You have done a great deal of customizing that only people who love these trucks will notice. Great Great work i give you props __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

03-05-2010, 09:15 PM	#488
johnnyrvan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: tulare,ca Posts: 20	Re: Project '86 looks great can't wait to see more __________________ If your gonna be a bear, be a Grizzly

03-07-2010, 11:26 AM	#489
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Project '86 First, I have to say you are doing on helluva job on this truck ! It's more like a work of art.... I have a question about your suicide hinge install, I tried this mod on my parts cab and had the same door sag when opened. Do you have or can you take pics of how you reinforced the cab to eliminate the flex ? Also, Did you box in the hinge assemblies to keep water from entering the cab corners ? Thanks __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-07-2010, 07:19 PM	#490
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 I welded another piece of angle between the hinge pockets and butted up against the cab. Then on the cab I drilled some holes so that I could plug weld it on the front side. That was enough to stiffen up the cab. The door has a lot of bracing added to the rear of it to stiffen it up. Last edited by dv8customs; 03-07-2010 at 07:20 PM.

03-26-2010, 08:47 PM	#491
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 Today after work I had just enough time to cut the frame for my rack notches. More to come tomorrow...

03-27-2010, 11:01 AM	#492
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Project '86 Looking good man cant wait too see more __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

03-27-2010, 11:04 AM	#493
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03-27-2010, 01:30 PM	#494
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Project '86 It should. I may have to raise it just a bit to give the oil pan more ground clearance. I think I am going to have to get the motor in before I mount my rack so I don't run into any problems.

03-28-2010, 08:35 PM	#495
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Project '86 dv8customs, I REALLY appreciate the added info for the hinges, I will defiantly add more bracing like you did and see if I can get it worked out... Your rig is coming along great, Keep postin those pics !!! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-28-2010, 08:41 PM	#496
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Project '86 how do your camber look at ride height? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

03-30-2010, 12:21 AM	#498
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Project '86 Glad to see your progress man! Looking good as usual. Keep at it. I have been emailing with Shay lately...sorry for your guys' loss. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009.* Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

03-30-2010, 11:43 PM	#500
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Project '86 Thank you for posting that! It was much needed. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 03-30-2010 at 11:45 PM.

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