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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-01-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigbore

Right on! Killer job on the c-notch. I like the fact u stuck with the original trailing arms. Wish my truck was that far along. I'm still pulling apart the doner truck.

Thanks its been along time comming. That is as low as I can go with the stock arms.. The pinchweld is 4 inches off the ground..

66chevy PROSTREET · 12-07-2008, 01:26 PM

great talent

Inverter · 12-23-2008, 01:53 AM

Was looking through your build,alot of nice work there.The sheetmetal work is great and the step and bridge look bulletproof.

nuke1 · 12-24-2008, 08:08 AM

nice looking truck you have there, great build and ideas, i love the lottle brackets you made for the back crossmember, gives me a few ideas.

monte0185 · 03-25-2009, 02:43 PM

Good looking build. Maybe one day after my 71 SWB is done ill put some bags on the shop truck. Its definatley interesting.

VA72C10 · 04-09-2009, 12:51 AM

Great looking project and awesome work...any recent updates?

*highperf4x4* · 06-16-2009, 01:16 AM

Subscribed!

my67chevytruck · 06-16-2009, 10:16 AM

Wheres the update pics.....

72chevyfleet · 07-02-2009, 08:40 PM

nice truck dude hey im not the only one with those rims lol

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-02-2009, 08:43 PM

Not sure where I down loaded those update pics... I may have to work on her this weekend... But right now I have my hands full with a fuel injected v8 swap in to my yota....

*highperf4x4* · 07-04-2009, 02:44 AM

Now that sounds like fun!

71'tahoe · 07-08-2009, 11:21 PM

I just reread pages 3,4,5 and see that you just clearenced the frame and u-bolts? You dont have to run a rack with the notched x member? I have read several threads on this mod but never seen one completed. I have been thinking about doing a notched x member but want to see if you can run a box or a rack. thanks for any help.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-07-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

I just reread pages 3,4,5 and see that you just clearenced the frame and u-bolts? You dont have to run a rack with the notched x member? I have read several threads on this mod but never seen one completed. I have been thinking about doing a notched x member but want to see if you can run a box or a rack. thanks for any help.

So far I can run the box the only place it seems to hit is aired out the pitman arm stud runs into the lower a arm? I need to finish the front but have just been out of motivation for the project..

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2009, 11:43 PM

So far its good but I have not driven it yet...

*highperf4x4* · 07-09-2009, 01:28 AM

Well................... when are ya gonna drive it?

mcbassin · 08-22-2009, 10:57 PM

Cool project! Looks like you have some serious hours tied up in it. I was curious about the cross member mod too. I have seen a lot of members installing the P/B members similar. What does this do for you? Just lower the suspension that much more? Although, I think this style looks good, I really haven't gotten on board with all the bags and lowering stuff yet. I had a 67 short step bed that always looked like there was too much gap between the tires and the fenders.(it needed to be lowered a few inches).
I didn't even know this lowering gear existed for trucks until I ran into this site a few months back.I thought that was only for the impalas and montes out in Cali.......

Keep going with your project!

Frizzle Fry · 08-23-2009, 09:55 AM

What's your plan for the exhaust? I see you made exhaust cut-outs in the TA xmember and flipped the TA brackets. On the Tahoe I found that the brackets need to be down (not flipped) in order to get the exhaust up/over the TA's. Otherwise you are going to have to hang it below the TA's to get further back. That's with 3" pipes; smaller might make it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-07-2009, 10:35 AM

Not sure when im gonna drive havein to much fun drivin the 56 now that its on the road... mIke as far as the rear crossmember I am at a standstill i am almost thinking I may just cut it all off and 4 link it as with the trailing arms I just cannot get down as low as the front. Also with the trailing arms and the b.b. and the headders im running id almost have to run the mufflers behind the rear axle and then the runs into wheres the fuel cell gonna go? Id like the bed to be finished with wood and not all hacked up looking.. Also on second thought I could just ditch the center crossmember and truck arms and link it from there? any ideas on this one mike cause im sure that as soon as the 56 is able to be out side all night im sure my 72 is going down to bare frame...

71'tahoe · 09-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Nice truck!! Thanks for the info on the steering!

*highperf4x4* · 09-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Cool, I like it. That's one of my favorite body styles.

Frizzle Fry · 09-08-2009, 01:18 AM

love the 55-57's

On the rear susp, you will need a big notch to get the rear as low as the front regardless of what the axle hangs from. I like the truck arms with bags and blocks, but I don't want to lay frame. I recommend spending some time reading up on the various options and their pros/cons over in the suspension section.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Im not much for the frame or rockers being on the ground id just like to be close...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-23-2009, 09:53 AM

Well I have been driving the hell out of the 56 but now that winter is here im back on the 72........

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-23-2009, 09:56 AM

Got the forward tilt hood done and she works great. One person can open and close the hood with no issues....

slammedSIX-TEE7 · 02-05-2013, 06:45 PM

Can you post pics of where you mounted the hinges? I have the exact same ones.
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12-07-2008, 01:26 PM	#2
66chevy PROSTREET SOLD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poorest state in America(Breaux Bridge,Louisiana) Posts: 370	Re: Project 7deuce great talent __________________ 1966 CHEVY FLEETSIDE SOLD 11-29-9 TRUCK THREAD- http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=301368&page=2

12-23-2008, 01:53 AM	#3
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: Project 7deuce Was looking through your build,alot of nice work there.The sheetmetal work is great and the step and bridge look bulletproof. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

12-24-2008, 08:08 AM	#4
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project 7deuce nice looking truck you have there, great build and ideas, i love the lottle brackets you made for the back crossmember, gives me a few ideas. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-25-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Project 7deuce Good looking build. Maybe one day after my 71 SWB is done ill put some bags on the shop truck. Its definatley interesting. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

04-09-2009, 12:51 AM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project 7deuce Great looking project and awesome work...any recent updates? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-16-2009, 01:16 AM	#7
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Subscribed!

06-16-2009, 10:16 AM	#8
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project 7deuce Wheres the update pics..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#9
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: Project 7deuce nice truck dude hey im not the only one with those rims lol __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

07-02-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project 7deuce Not sure where I down loaded those update pics... I may have to work on her this weekend... But right now I have my hands full with a fuel injected v8 swap in to my yota.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-04-2009, 02:44 AM	#11
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Now that sounds like fun!

07-08-2009, 11:21 PM	#12
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Project 7deuce I just reread pages 3,4,5 and see that you just clearenced the frame and u-bolts? You dont have to run a rack with the notched x member? I have read several threads on this mod but never seen one completed. I have been thinking about doing a notched x member but want to see if you can run a box or a rack. thanks for any help.

07-08-2009, 11:43 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project 7deuce So far its good but I have not driven it yet... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-09-2009, 01:28 AM	#15
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Well................... when are ya gonna drive it?

08-22-2009, 10:57 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 7deuce Cool project! Looks like you have some serious hours tied up in it. I was curious about the cross member mod too. I have seen a lot of members installing the P/B members similar. What does this do for you? Just lower the suspension that much more? Although, I think this style looks good, I really haven't gotten on board with all the bags and lowering stuff yet. I had a 67 short step bed that always looked like there was too much gap between the tires and the fenders.(it needed to be lowered a few inches). I didn't even know this lowering gear existed for trucks until I ran into this site a few months back.I thought that was only for the impalas and montes out in Cali....... Keep going with your project! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-23-2009, 09:55 AM	#17
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project 7deuce What's your plan for the exhaust? I see you made exhaust cut-outs in the TA xmember and flipped the TA brackets. On the Tahoe I found that the brackets need to be down (not flipped) in order to get the exhaust up/over the TA's. Otherwise you are going to have to hang it below the TA's to get further back. That's with 3" pipes; smaller might make it.



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09-07-2009, 10:35 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project 7deuce Not sure when im gonna drive havein to much fun drivin the 56 now that its on the road... mIke as far as the rear crossmember I am at a standstill i am almost thinking I may just cut it all off and 4 link it as with the trailing arms I just cannot get down as low as the front. Also with the trailing arms and the b.b. and the headders im running id almost have to run the mufflers behind the rear axle and then the runs into wheres the fuel cell gonna go? Id like the bed to be finished with wood and not all hacked up looking.. Also on second thought I could just ditch the center crossmember and truck arms and link it from there? any ideas on this one mike cause im sure that as soon as the 56 is able to be out side all night im sure my 72 is going down to bare frame... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 09-07-2009 at 10:39 AM.

09-07-2009, 11:00 AM	#19
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Project 7deuce Nice truck!! Thanks for the info on the steering!

09-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#20
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project 7deuce Cool, I like it. That's one of my favorite body styles.

09-08-2009, 01:18 AM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project 7deuce love the 55-57's On the rear susp, you will need a big notch to get the rear as low as the front regardless of what the axle hangs from. I like the truck arms with bags and blocks, but I don't want to lay frame. I recommend spending some time reading up on the various options and their pros/cons over in the suspension section.

09-08-2009, 07:42 PM	#22
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project 7deuce Im not much for the frame or rockers being on the ground id just like to be close... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2009, 09:53 AM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project 7deuce Well I have been driving the hell out of the 56 but now that winter is here im back on the 72........ __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2009, 09:56 AM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project 7deuce Got the forward tilt hood done and she works great. One person can open and close the hood with no issues.... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-05-2013, 06:45 PM	#25
slammedSIX-TEE7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1	Re: Project 7deuce Can you post pics of where you mounted the hinges? I have the exact same ones. Thanks, Posted via Mobile Device

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