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tinydb84 · 12-28-2015, 02:33 AM

A bit overkill....hahahha

2mas · 12-28-2015, 10:36 AM

Hey,
Did some research on the hydraboost. Maybe you know this, but the hydraboost can be rotated so that the avcumulator will face the driver side instead of against engine. That will probably make it fit!

I'll have this tested soon👍

Your frame looks killer!
/Thomas

Bomp · 12-29-2015, 01:42 PM

Nice job on the frame stiffener.
I feel motivated every time I get an update on this build.

**CHIZZLER** · 01-03-2016, 02:52 PM

Little more progress yesterday. Got all the rockers closed up and most of the rust repairs done along the bottom outside area. most likely when the cab goes back on we will cut out most of the inner floor to build a tunnel. We also made a center cab support that will have a new body mount to the frame. It seems like they should have put these in from the beginning. There is 72" from front to back cab mounts. We also kept warm by catching the seat on fire in the cab. Thanks CHIZZLER

**Advanced Design** · 01-03-2016, 03:18 PM

Looks good Chizzler. Glad the seat fire didn't get out of hand.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-04-2016, 09:54 PM

Great work! Do you have to have a high tunnel and use buckets or will you be able to use bench type seats still?

**CHIZZLER** · 01-05-2016, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work! Do you have to have a high tunnel and use buckets or will you be able to use bench type seats still?

Right now the output shaft from the trans is at floor level. There will be a tunnel through most of the cab. Going to use early blazer bucket seats with some kind of console in the middle probably built into the tunnel. Going to try and use the rear seat from the d-max donor as it was a extended cab and folds up. Thanks

**CHIZZLER** · 01-17-2016, 11:46 PM

Quick update. Cab is back on to start building tunnel and floor. Started by trimming firewall and making clearance. Had to add A piece at the top edge for the turbo shroud. Next we took a piece and rolled it to fit the new cut out in the firewall. Cut grind cut grind cut grind. Finally fits. Once that was tacked took and made a template out of cardboard for the second piece then transfered to metal. Overall fit is good. Tacked it in. We are trying to leave as much room as we can for pedals. Thanks CHIZZLER

Bomp · 01-18-2016, 01:34 AM

Having to cut into the firewall and reconfigure the tunnel takes time. Especially to make sure there is plenty of room for the pedals.
Looks clean, nice work.
Are you running heavier springs up front for the added weight of the motor and trans?

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-18-2016, 09:41 PM

That looks great! That was the biggest hurdle in my Vette. Trying to keep enough room for your feet and pedals.

winslowgoodwin · 01-19-2016, 06:29 PM

awesome build!!

**CHIZZLER** · 01-24-2016, 11:46 AM

Made it out to the shop yesterday. More tunnel and floor work. Making the tunnel round not square will allow it to be much tighter. I need all the room i can get for pedals. Overall fit is good with the new low back buckets. Plenty of room between for a console. We cut the section of floor out that was added to stretch it and will be building a better floor structure. You can see the turbo down pipe is right at the bottom corner. Going to get a aftermarket pipe and try to cut and turn it to pass over the frame right at the toe board. Its gonna be tight. Thanks CHIZZLER

flashed · 01-24-2016, 02:01 PM

Looks good .

**Advanced Design** · 01-24-2016, 03:26 PM

Nice work on the transmission tunnel. Are you using a slip roll?

65sub · 01-24-2016, 09:56 PM

Good looking tunnel Chizzler. What gauge sheetmetal are you using.

Bomp · 01-24-2016, 10:07 PM

You aren't kidding. Don't think you could even get the tip of your pinky in there.

Looking good

**CHIZZLER** · 01-25-2016, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice work on the transmission tunnel. Are you using a slip roll?

Yes. 4' slip roll.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65sub

Good looking tunnel Chizzler. What gauge sheetmetal are you using.

Floor is 18 gauge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

You aren't kidding. Don't think you could even get the tip of your pinky in there.

Looking good

There is about 1" all the way around.

**CHIZZLER** · 01-25-2016, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Looks good .

Thank you.

61_FL_Apache · 01-25-2016, 08:09 PM

Great build.. Always enjoy the updates!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2016, 12:52 AM

Great work!

Luther Grimace · 01-28-2016, 11:17 AM

Chizzler you are doing great work. Tunnel and firewall look great. Just to let you know, I had Ken Wolkens do my harness work. I also had a reference of his do my ECM and TCM work. Cranked my engine this weekend and it fired off first try with a couple of wires.

**CHIZZLER** · 01-28-2016, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luther Grimace

Chizzler you are doing great work. Tunnel and firewall look great. Just to let you know, I had Ken Wolkens do my harness work. I also had a reference of his do my ECM and TCM work. Cranked my engine this weekend and it fired off first try with a couple of wires.

That is great. I would love to see some pics of how it all went together and what was needed to fie it off.

namloc · 01-28-2016, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

Made it out to the shop yesterday. More tunnel and floor work. Making the tunnel round not square will allow it to be much tighter. I need all the room i can get for pedals. Overall fit is good with the new low back buckets. Plenty of room between for a console. We cut the section of floor out that was added to stretch it and will be building a better floor structure. You can see the turbo down pipe is right at the bottom corner. Going to get a aftermarket pipe and try to cut and turn it to pass over the frame right at the toe board. Its gonna be tight. Thanks CHIZZLER

Awesome work.Great to see progress .No matter what space always seems to be a premium when squeezing in all the needed go fast stuff.

**CHIZZLER** · 02-01-2016, 12:11 AM

Todays progress. We got the middle cab supports in place with energy suspension poly mounts and made a weld on mount. We started building a new floor support. The original pieces they welded in when they stretched it were not great. We came off the front to back floor supports and made a inner structure that now is closer to the middle and has a drop down under the driveline. We also added supports for the front bucket seats. The sheet metal was left long in the middle till we build the tunnel. CHIZZLER

Grizz1963 · 02-01-2016, 04:48 AM

Well Chizzler, I just spent as long as it takes to go through all three your build threads.

And all I can say is Man, you are very good.

I love your vision and execution.

12-28-2015, 02:33 AM	#226
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 1961 Crew Max A bit overkill....hahahha __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

12-28-2015, 10:36 AM	#227
2mas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 126	Re: 1961 Crew Max Hey, Did some research on the hydraboost. Maybe you know this, but the hydraboost can be rotated so that the avcumulator will face the driver side instead of against engine. That will probably make it fit! I'll have this tested soon👍 Your frame looks killer! /Thomas __________________ 1965 c10 BBW LWB - Duramax 2010 Camaro SS - Whipple (721hp) 2017 Volvo V60 diesel-hybrid (233hp) 2008 volvo XC70 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=677577

12-29-2015, 01:42 PM	#228
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice job on the frame stiffener. I feel motivated every time I get an update on this build.

01-03-2016, 02:52 PM	#229
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Little more progress yesterday. Got all the rockers closed up and most of the rust repairs done along the bottom outside area. most likely when the cab goes back on we will cut out most of the inner floor to build a tunnel. We also made a center cab support that will have a new body mount to the frame. It seems like they should have put these in from the beginning. There is 72" from front to back cab mounts. We also kept warm by catching the seat on fire in the cab. Thanks CHIZZLER Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

01-03-2016, 03:18 PM	#230
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looks good Chizzler. Glad the seat fire didn't get out of hand. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-04-2016, 09:54 PM	#231
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max Great work! Do you have to have a high tunnel and use buckets or will you be able to use bench type seats still? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-17-2016, 11:46 PM	#233
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Quick update. Cab is back on to start building tunnel and floor. Started by trimming firewall and making clearance. Had to add A piece at the top edge for the turbo shroud. Next we took a piece and rolled it to fit the new cut out in the firewall. Cut grind cut grind cut grind. Finally fits. Once that was tacked took and made a template out of cardboard for the second piece then transfered to metal. Overall fit is good. Tacked it in. We are trying to leave as much room as we can for pedals. Thanks CHIZZLER Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

01-18-2016, 01:34 AM	#234
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1961 Crew Max Having to cut into the firewall and reconfigure the tunnel takes time. Especially to make sure there is plenty of room for the pedals. Looks clean, nice work. Are you running heavier springs up front for the added weight of the motor and trans?

01-18-2016, 09:41 PM	#235
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max That looks great! That was the biggest hurdle in my Vette. Trying to keep enough room for your feet and pedals. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-19-2016, 06:29 PM	#236
winslowgoodwin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: abilene,ks. Posts: 71	Re: 1961 Crew Max awesome build!!

01-24-2016, 11:46 AM	#237
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Made it out to the shop yesterday. More tunnel and floor work. Making the tunnel round not square will allow it to be much tighter. I need all the room i can get for pedals. Overall fit is good with the new low back buckets. Plenty of room between for a console. We cut the section of floor out that was added to stretch it and will be building a better floor structure. You can see the turbo down pipe is right at the bottom corner. Going to get a aftermarket pipe and try to cut and turn it to pass over the frame right at the toe board. Its gonna be tight. Thanks CHIZZLER Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

01-24-2016, 02:01 PM	#238
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 1961 Crew Max Looks good .

01-24-2016, 03:26 PM	#239
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1961 Crew Max Nice work on the transmission tunnel. Are you using a slip roll? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-24-2016, 09:56 PM	#240
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: 1961 Crew Max Good looking tunnel Chizzler. What gauge sheetmetal are you using. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

01-24-2016, 10:07 PM	#241
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1961 Crew Max You aren't kidding. Don't think you could even get the tip of your pinky in there. Looking good



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01-25-2016, 08:09 PM	#244
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: 1961 Crew Max Great build.. Always enjoy the updates! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-26-2016, 12:52 AM	#245
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1961 Crew Max Great work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-28-2016, 11:17 AM	#246
Luther Grimace Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 380	Re: 1961 Crew Max Chizzler you are doing great work. Tunnel and firewall look great. Just to let you know, I had Ken Wolkens do my harness work. I also had a reference of his do my ECM and TCM work. Cranked my engine this weekend and it fired off first try with a couple of wires. __________________ 1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered

02-01-2016, 12:11 AM	#249
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 1961 Crew Max Todays progress. We got the middle cab supports in place with energy suspension poly mounts and made a weld on mount. We started building a new floor support. The original pieces they welded in when they stretched it were not great. We came off the front to back floor supports and made a inner structure that now is closer to the middle and has a drop down under the driveline. We also added supports for the front bucket seats. The sheet metal was left long in the middle till we build the tunnel. CHIZZLER Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

02-01-2016, 04:48 AM	#250
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,481	Re: 1961 Crew Max Well Chizzler, I just spent as long as it takes to go through all three your build threads. And all I can say is Man, you are very good. I love your vision and execution. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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