hey all, new here thought i would post up soem pics of my ongoing project. I needed too rebuild my truck and wanted too do something diferent. Enter P40 WARHAWK fighter truck....

this is the blazer i bought 5 years ago...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/mytruck7.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/mytruck4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/mytrucksideview.jpg

halloween 04

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/iranoverfreddy.jpg

after 3 years of wheelin and camping this is what she " evolved" too..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture195.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-28.jpg


bought a 2 wd for the BBC and some frame bits..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-24.jpg

the pile that was left of the chevy after i took everything i wanted...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture015-12.jpg

the last pic of her..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-29.jpg

started the tear down...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture004-28.jpg

more tear down...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture006-21.jpg

got chevy..lol

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-20.jpg

took two 14 bolt covers and made one thick one the theme for this build is going too be simple yet effective..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture-1.jpg


i blew my 355 c.i. up doin donuts so time too pull the motor...

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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture012-15.jpg

and out..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture013-13.jpg

the oil pick up tube came off cauzeing FAIL!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture015-14.jpg

on the trailer and off too my buddies shop...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-31.jpg

sooo.... whats the plan?

here are some frame carnage pics...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-30.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-32.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture005-24.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-21.jpg

check out how much pass frame rail is bent in...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-23.jpg


im gettin too work with the plasma cutter..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture013-14.jpg

old cage is out..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture014-13.jpg

blazers look wierd without a rollbar of some type..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture016-12.jpg

sooo.... whats the plan?

im gettin there..:D

here's where the fun starts... i want too put a cab on and a bench seat so my fam can come wheelin also. so first step is too lose the front half of the truck...took some maksing tape and a sawzall..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture018-12.jpg

and seperated..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture024-7.jpg

now that looks funny...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture025-5.jpg

now some frame work..

this is the drivers side splice. i used 2wd one ton frame sections.. worked very very well....

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture026-8.jpg

boxed and sleeved the steering box area

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture027-11.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture028-7.jpg

my buddy did the welding for me, as i dotn trust me skills yet..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture030-8.jpg

this is passenger side front horn being replaced with 2 wd frame section..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture031-6.jpg

welded everything up..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture032-6.jpg

now onto a custom front crossmember..welded plate on each side..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-32.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-31.jpg

then welded the crossmember too the plates..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-33.jpg

boxed drivers side too add more strength.. couldnt do passenger side because i needed the space for fuel pump..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture004-29.jpg

added some tube for support..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-22.jpg

the new cab. i got the cab and front end off a buddy whos' project changed directions so ended up with mint paint and flames for the front end..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture010-20.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-24.jpg

here comes the frame...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture013-15.jpg

and married...

boy that looks wierd too me...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture017-14.jpg

and one happy guy!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture018-13.jpg

cant get over how wierd it looks too have a cab on my truck...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture019-16.jpg

starting the interior cage..

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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-23.jpg

i wanted little too no interior intrusion for the cage so i removed the dash too reinstall after the cage is done...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-21.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture010-21.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-25.jpg

Nice work so far, keep bringin' it!

ICBC= Insurance Corp of BC?

You can lose the extra "o", "to" is only "too" when you mean "also". Sorry, had to say it. :flipoff2:

Nice work so far, keep bringin' it!

ICBC= Insurance Corp of BC?

You can lose the extra "o", "to" is only "too" when you mean "also". Sorry, had to say it. :flipoff2:

yup on the icbc...

thanks for the tip.. im just a thupid redneck from canader eh...:flipoff2:

the new hood...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture012-16.jpg

now this is where the p40 warhawk starts too take shape. i wanted a riveted body pane look, but didnt want too spend thousands on a paint job im gonna fuck up. so i went too a decal shop and had them make me " rivets" i then went ahead and " riveted" my truck...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture014-15.jpg

fender..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-35.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture004-30.jpg

i did all the panels seperate as i didnt want the rivet lines too match as they dont on the real plane..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture005-27.jpg

brought the truck back home too do some more work..

primed the front frame section..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture004-31.jpg

like my redneck garage???

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture005-28.jpg


front frame painted..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-24.jpg

whats left of my old truck..lol

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-22.jpg

the progress so far..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture010-22.jpg

started the cab wiring for gauges..


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-26.jpg

and completely stripped...


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture013-16.jpg

startin too take shape of a truck again..dash is in...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture015-18.jpg

workin on the gauge cluster... i wanted too carry the theme inside so i tried too make it look like something you would see in a fighter plane of that era..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-34.jpg

new gasket set for the BBC

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-36.jpg

and new urethane body mounts...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture004-32.jpg

got the doors riveted..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-35.jpg

i dont have the paint code too match the box so i painted it primer.. will be doing tube bed in the future..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-33.jpg

well turns out i cant handle a roof over my head, so back too my buddies shop to make it a convertable and finish the cage...

masking tape and sawzall are my friends...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-34.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-38.jpg

roof be gone...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture004-34.jpg

who needs a roof anyways..or ruf too you guys...:flipoff2:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture005-30.jpg

ahhh thats better...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture006-24.jpg

adding runners too the cage...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture007-21.jpg

then we welded the w/s frame from the old blazer too the new cab..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-25.jpg


carrying on with the fighter plane theme.. added some speed holes into the plate that secures the windshield frame too the cage. no windshield frame movement on this truck...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture010-24.jpg

and too give it more of a cockpit look we added down bars..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-27.jpg

back shot..love the look of the speed holes..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture012-17.jpg

secured the rear of the cab too the cage...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture013-17.jpg

starting on the sliders...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture016-16.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture017-15.jpg

some gussetting and done...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture018-14.jpg

then back too my place for more work...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-37.jpg

more cage pics...

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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-39.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture007-22.jpg

i like the look of the 80's padded rollbars sooo i went with it..:D

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-26.jpg

do or die time.. last shot of truck before i attempt too see if my windshiled will still fit...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-23.jpg


WOOOOOO HOOOOOO..she fits..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture010-25.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-28.jpg

the interior is startin too come together...


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture012-18.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture013-18.jpg

party party now its BBC time...

i took the motor too my buddies shop and tore it apart...only too find the number 60 stamped on the cylinders.... fukin rights..a 468!!!!!!:smokin:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-41.jpg

redneck paint booth...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture015-19.jpg

i want the engine too look like a p40 engine soo all parts will be grey or black...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture016-17.jpg

block is all prepped for reasembly...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-40.jpg

pistons...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture002-38.jpg

new balancer and double roller timing chain..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-42.jpg

new bearings..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture004-36.jpg

crank is in..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture005-32.jpg

pistons r in..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture006-25.jpg

allright.. startin too look like a motor again..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture007-24.jpg

prelubing the lifters...

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heads are on...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-25.jpg

bottom end is buttoned up..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture010-27.jpg

intake is on..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture011-30.jpg

how does that look...:D

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new fan.. simple yet effective...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-26.jpg

dressed it up on the stand.. what do ya think?

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-29.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture007-25.jpg

i am not a fan of the msd boxes so i added a rev limiter inside the HEI cap..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture012-21.jpg


in its new home..

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fenders on...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture007-26.jpg

mmm sexy BBC...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture008-30.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture006-27.jpg

put the tires back on and continued with reassembly..

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backed down the driveway and tested the motor a bit...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture-2.jpg

some open header vids...

YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 C.I. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWhULxGqUiE&feature=channel_page)

YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 PT2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDQaWls-rDs&feature=channel_page)

YouTube - OPEN HEADERS 468 PT3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFne-2KZ3tg&feature=channel_page)

my newborns first pic with the truck...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture003-48.jpg


i painted my fender flares with the " sharksmouth" like the P40...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture001-47.jpg

first test run with ehr and had too pull a jeep outta the bush.. imagaine that...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture047-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture054-3.jpg

and out...big block gooood

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture057-3.jpg

Nice project!
Like the custom car port :)

first time out wheelin with the family...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/Picture009-29.jpg

here's a vid of my truck rescuing some stockers in no mans land...

YouTube - MY BIG BLOCK BLAZER RESCUIN IDIOTS IN NO MANS LAND (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8m1lzLrek8&feature=channel_page)

took my hard top and cut it down too make a half cab...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture020-1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture019.jpg

that looks kinda wierd...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture018-1.jpg

instant bolt on half roof...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture014-1.jpg

went back too the decal shop had a decal made for my buddy who helped me and some true 50 cal bullet holes...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-1.jpg

then i went and got some eyes made...can you see the P40 look yet?

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture002-2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture001-2.jpg

mounted some kc slimlights...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture005.jpg

took it camping.. parked bseide my buddies super short box trazer..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture014-3.jpg

got my zero rates in..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture002-4.jpg

my boy..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture011-3.jpg

the reason for the bench seat... takin the lil man out..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture010-4.jpg

well the slimlights just werent cuttin it... so time for lightforc too step in. these lights r amazing.. expensive but worth evry penny. i also bought the blue and clear filters. blue is awesome in the snow...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture005-7.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture005-7.jpg

size diference..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-7.jpg

with clear filters on..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture002-10.jpg

Nice project!
Like the custom car port :)

thank you.. a guys gotta make do with what he has...:D

stepped up the battery...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture001-8.jpg

the blue lenses...


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture024-3.jpg

dont believe the hype.. these lights r not indestructible...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-10.jpg

walk around video with 2.5 " exhaust..

YouTube - BIG BLOCKED BLAZER WALK AROUND (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAQruO_9re0&feature=channel_page)

hittin some trails with it..first part of the vid in 4 lo... wrong gear.. last part in 4 hi.. right gear...

YouTube - BIG BLOCK MUD BOGGING (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nmejD71zDY&feature=channel_page)

more trails..nothin technical..just fun..

YouTube - MUD TRAILS... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIdLsByOUeI&feature=channel_page)

new warn premiums...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/workpic012.jpg

time for new exhaust.. the 2.5 and 40 series flowmasters rnt cuttin it...

time for flo pro 3" race mufflers...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/shoppictures001.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/shoppictures002.jpg

first time doin exhaust myself.. was fun...

the old...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture001-13.jpg

size comparison..those r 40 series flowmaster

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-14.jpg

installed...i just put a down turn at the end for tailpipes..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-12.jpg

new vid of the new exhaust.. now it sounds like a fighter plane...

YouTube - BIG BLOCK CHEVY IDLE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSKiQG9lLZ0&feature=channel_page)

this is how she sits today... tried pullin a stump outta my yard.. it was too easy..

YouTube - CHEVY BIG BLOCK VS STUMP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlhV8Obo-SI&feature=channel_page)

stay tuned.. suspension is next....:smokin:

oh yeah.. forgot the grooving...

i went with the swamper/ bogger combo..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture027-4.jpg

groovey.. i call them the canucks hockey sticks..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture026-1.jpg

sprayed the tires down with dressing.. makes the knife cut easier..

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Looks fucking sick. Good work, some orginal thoughts going into that truck.

I wish I had that kind of time to work on mine....

Keep the pics coming.

Sweet.

Cool project. Looks good. I like the frame work. Whats the story on these things? Just for looks?

450988

thanks guys...

yeah they r just for look.. side exhasut like the p40.. i need two more tho p40 was 12 cyl.

and spidr.. comin from you is a compliment.. thank you..urs is pretty fukin kick ass also!

man i was expecting more of a show in that stump.....cool build

I dig p40 theme, cool build. I like the new flowmasters better too.

nice, that thing seems to go though mud with no problems, I like it..good job...motor sounds nasty too...

i don't get it you had a beautiful truck totally screwed it up, you can buy rust buckets all day long for a $500.

Well, that leaves more $500 dollar rust buckets for you to butcher:laughing:

awesome build great job

and spidr.. comin from you is a compliment.. thank you..urs is pretty fukin kick ass also!


I appreciate different:D.......There's too many cookie cutters out there, and it's nice to see a local guy building something big.

man i was expecting more of a show in that stump.....cool build

so was i... so was i...:(

I dig p40 theme, cool build. I like the new flowmasters better too.

NOT flowmaster bro.. FLO PRO.. canadian company i am dealer for them...

kdo58... i drove that minty blazer for abit..on the street, but they belong in the bush...and you can see what happens when you take a fullsize thru trees...

that looks sweet man! did you paint the headers yourself?

that looks sweet man! did you paint the headers yourself?

yes sir...:D

i figured so, so what did you use to paint them? it seems like most paint ends up falling off the headers because of heat.

they make special high temp paint just for headers. Auto Zone carries it, Advance, even Wal-Mart I'm sure..

i just havent heard very many things that work, looks good though. i like the engine color, you really paid attention to all the details

i just havent heard very many things that work, looks good though. i like the engine color, you really paid attention to all the details


they make header paint.. or bbq paint.. the trick is too cure it.. paint it.. then get ur headers HOT!

thanks bro.. yeah aircraft grey... wanted too resemble the plane as best i could.

when i first opened the this thread and started reading I though...NO FUCKIN WAY! WHAT KIND OF DIPSHIT CUTS UP A MINT FULL CONVERTABLE BLAZER?!?!

then I realized you smashed the fuck out of it and then cut it up. which is almost acceptable. :flipoff2:

but then you made a blazer/truck and I though, well that makes sense if your gonna wheel.

BUT,

THEN YOU CUT THE ROOF OF THE FREAKIN TRUCK CAB!? :mad3:

So my only real question is, and its kind of long; what's the point in removing a 1 piece body with no top, and adding a truck cab, and then cutting the top off the truck cab and converting a blazer that was originally a 4 seater into a 2 seater that you can no longer move into the back of?

Everything else on this build is cool, and I saw your truck on youtube with no headers haha that was baddass. Not trying to hate on it, you're just throwing me off by ruining the blazer body to make a "family rig" with less room.

I guess im kind of a purist when it comes to full con's between 73-75.

LOL pulls out everything xcept my stuck burb at KOTP! I thought for sure you had it though!!
I never had the chance to take a close look at your trazer/whatever it is now, but, DAMNIT!!!! I thought I was being original but I built the EXACT same sliders, even down to the damn smiley face!!!!!(time to get out the grinder and make it a mad face! only thing different is I put fat man step bars (for me and the wife was preggers) on them and ran them full length to t in an exo (eventually).
I like it though, eventually I'm wanting to do alot of the same things just spent my $$ in different areas so far!:mr-t: badass foo

when i first opened the this thread and started reading I though...NO FUCKIN WAY! WHAT KIND OF DIPSHIT CUTS UP A MINT FULL CONVERTABLE BLAZER?!?!

then I realized you smashed the fuck out of it and then cut it up. which is almost acceptable. :flipoff2:

but then you made a blazer/truck and I though, well that makes sense if your gonna wheel.

BUT,

THEN YOU CUT THE ROOF OF THE FREAKIN TRUCK CAB!? :mad3:

So my only real question is, and its kind of long; what's the point in removing a 1 piece body with no top, and adding a truck cab, and then cutting the top off the truck cab and converting a blazer that was originally a 4 seater into a 2 seater that you can no longer move into the back of?

Everything else on this build is cool, and I saw your truck on youtube with no headers haha that was baddass. Not trying to hate on it, you're just throwing me off by ruining the blazer body to make a "family rig" with less room.

I guess im kind of a purist when it comes to full con's between 73-75.


k.. lets see if i can answer this..lol

i ruined the first body so had too do soemthing, a very good friend offered me his old cab and clip . once you wheel full convert you cant go back too cab. there is a bench seat so the three of us fit fine. the cage is very well tieed into the cab...i can open and close both doors when im flexed...try doin that with a cab..:flipoff2:. the seperate box is great for keeping our dogs and camping gear seperate from us. did i answer all of em???:D

LOL pulls out everything xcept my stuck burb at KOTP! I thought for sure you had it though!!
I never had the chance to take a close look at your trazer/whatever it is now, but, DAMNIT!!!! I thought I was being original but I built the EXACT same sliders, even down to the damn smiley face!!!!!(time to get out the grinder and make it a mad face! only thing different is I put fat man step bars (for me and the wife was preggers) on them and ran them full length to t in an exo (eventually).
I like it though, eventually I'm wanting to do alot of the same things just spent my $$ in different areas so far!:mr-t: badass foo


you were STUCK ..yo.

for real eh? great minds think alike?:smokin:

k.. lets see if i can answer this..lol

i ruined the first body so had too do soemthing, a very good friend offered me his old cab and clip . once you wheel full convert you cant go back too cab. there is a bench seat so the three of us fit fine. the cage is very well tieed into the cab...i can open and close both doors when im flexed...try doin that with a cab..:flipoff2:. the seperate box is great for keeping our dogs and camping gear seperate from us. did i answer all of em???:D

Hey as long as you got a legitimate reason, Ill let it fly haha. :flipoff2:

Keep the pics comin.

do you have any more pics and/or info on the full convert windshield frame swap? I have a full convert windshield frame and a half convert blazer that needs to have no top.

http://www.coloradok5.com/full-convertible-conversion.shtml

do you have any more pics and/or info on the full convert windshield frame swap? I have a full convert windshield frame and a half convert blazer that needs to have no top.

Just finish the bitch and lets go off roading. :flipoff2:

Not bad for a canadian

Cool thread

Not bad for a canadian

Cool thread

:smokin: thanks eh!

did some more work too her this weekend..i'll post pics a lil later

well you guys gave me some motivation..went too work on her this weekend...:D

what better way too remove a box then grind off the bolt heads...


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last shot of how she used too look...

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and gone...

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my supervisor...:p

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture013-5.jpg


trucks never looked so good...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture014-6.jpg

gas tank is out and too be moved into the " box

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture016-5.jpg

what ya'll think of my " soft ride" lift block?

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture017-6.jpg

rusty back body mounts...wont be needing these anyways...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture018-6.jpg

thats where i had my trailer hitch mounted too which i used as a two point. one too many hard pulls im geussin..

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gonna chop it off right after the hanger..

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this is safe right?...right?

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture022-3.jpg

makin some progress...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture023-2.jpg

the " soft ride" block system worked so well i thought i'd add another...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture024-6.jpg

now i have too finish this stupid thing we call work so i can work on her some more :D

I think if you used model glue instead of Ujoints it would be even softer :flipoff2:

what better way too remove a box then grind off the bolt heads...


I've done that before, it SUCKED. After that I bought O/A torch

I think if you used model glue instead of Ujoints it would be even softer :flipoff2:


good call.. gonna try that tonite

I've done that before, it SUCKED. After that I bought O/A torch


i dont know what my final plans are so i didnt want too ruin the box.

Not bad for a canadian

Cool thread

Take off-eh! Ya hoser!

Try mounting those flip brackets an inch forward, especially if you're not gonna have any weight in the back. I did it in the burb and it made an awesome rear shackle angle, had to downgrade to some belltech 6" shackles for now (but for 20 bucks they'll work untill I build some good ones) Makes the ass ride like a cadilac versus tank. Straight up and down shackles suck no matter what vehicle they're in!
Oh and your rig still kicks ass!

You should fix that broken leaf eh. :flipoff2:


Truck would look better with some 49s.:laughing:

That bottom leaf bent?
Edit:beat me to it lol, sick rig

Great build bro nice work, and great shots with the wife eh.

thanks guys.. i fixed the photbucket acct, pirate crashed my bandwidth..lol.

spiodr.. yeah the 40's just arnt cuttin it no more.

Awesome rig. I love the way you designed it. And the paint job just fucking rules man. :beer:

Awesome rig. I love the way you designed it. And the paint job just fucking rules man. :beer:


thank you sir, greatly appreciated.

well i threw the box back on and went campin too test out the new rear suspension..and as many of you saw in my other thread it maybe that wasnt such a good idea..lol..

at the lake...


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture001-14.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-13.jpg


then that eveining...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/StaveAug09030.jpg


the shackle carnage..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/StaveAug09075.jpg

so i ordered some new shackles form ORD....BEEF let em tell ya, dont think i'll ever have a problem with these...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-15.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture005-12.jpg


got the carnaged one out....

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and new parts in.. goota like new bling...yo

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and this one's for you B... thanks for the shackles so damn fast!




http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture001-15.jpg

well.. carrying on with the p40 warhawk/ fighter plane theme.. i made rockets outta my rock sliders...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture004-16.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/Picture003-15.jpg


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dare too be diferent.. i need remove before flight tags...:D

Why is your cage tubing dented so much and look like exhaust pipe?

Why is your cage tubing dented so much and look like exhaust pipe?


once again...... because i was using a shitty bender...:flipoff2:.. could have answered that urself no?

so i guess no problems tieing the cage to the windshield frame yet?

as you can see in this pic the whole weight of the truck was on the drivers front corner of the cage and windshield frame. i hit this ditch at bout 40 mph.. tying the rollcage too windshield frame saved my truck. i highly recommend it.. didnt even break the windshield.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/StaveAug09022.jpg

took a buddy for a rip a couple weekends ago..he says truck is coool and all, but NEEDS tunes. i agree. so went out too my buddies stereo shop and he hooked me up with 2 12's and a 1000 watt amp.:eek: so its arts and crafts nite tonite with my two year old, just took measurements and going too make a cardboard model subbox too check for fit ment . then drop off and he will build thhe box for me!:grinpimp:


sorry if its not as technical as most builds but i am building this rig for mild trails and camping.:p

when i first opened the this thread and started reading I though...NO FUCKIN WAY! WHAT KIND OF DIPSHIT CUTS UP A MINT FULL CONVERTABLE BLAZER?!?!

then I realized you smashed the fuck out of it and then cut it up. which is almost acceptable. :flipoff2:

but then you made a blazer/truck and I though, well that makes sense if your gonna wheel.

BUT,

THEN YOU CUT THE ROOF OF THE FREAKIN TRUCK CAB!? :mad3:

So my only real question is, and its kind of long; what's the point in removing a 1 piece body with no top, and adding a truck cab, and then cutting the top off the truck cab and converting a blazer that was originally a 4 seater into a 2 seater that you can no longer move into the back of?

Everything else on this build is cool, and I saw your truck on youtube with no headers haha that was baddass. Not trying to hate on it, you're just throwing me off by ruining the blazer body to make a "family rig" with less room.

I guess im kind of a purist when it comes to full con's between 73-75.

I was thinking the same thing.I was also thikning you did ALL this work,new motor,cage,truck cab.But then you didn't bother to swap in the 2wd steering box and do a crossover steering while you were at it!?

nice blazer

I was thinking the same thing.I was also thikning you did ALL this work,new motor,cage,truck cab.But then you didn't bother to swap in the 2wd steering box and do a crossover steering while you were at it!?


money. :( single income family with a stay home mom. if it wasnt for my friends i wouldnt have this truck.:) i have the box and arm, just need too buy the tube and tie rod ends now.

the wife works wed nites and its just me and my boy. So i put him too work.

the good lil assistant got the cardboard ready...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0170.jpg


and i lost him allready too snacks and puppies...:( cant find good help these days

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0172.jpg

went and measured the chevy and transfered over the measurements too cardboard. got the back and box floor done...


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0173.jpg


workin on the lay out....Kade is checking the excursion of the sub...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0174.jpg

hey dude, dont do that to the sub... WHO ME????

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0175.jpg


He looks pretty happy with his first sub box.it was too cold too take him outside too test fit tonite , so that will have too wait till tom.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0178.jpg



oh and thanks blown xj!

your truck is pretty cool, and your lady is very sweet, but the best thing is your mohawk and shirt..."fuck you you fucking fuck" thats priceless. your my kind of cat

your truck is pretty cool, and your lady is very sweet, but the best thing is your mohawk and shirt..."fuck you you fucking fuck" thats priceless. your my kind of cat

cheers bud!

Follow you on the money thing.Been there,done that.Glad to see you did think ahead and kept the box.

Sweet rig man BA build up thread !

Dude that is one mean badass blazer looks like lots of fun!

thanks guys....2500...more fun that you can imagine.

lovin how its comin out, and you got one hell of a helper ther...deff subscribed!

just read ur thread dude and got some good ideas for mine. glad to see some originality with the scheme u picked keep the pics and progress coming foo :mr-t:

Looks bad ass Dean definately regret strippin my blazer, the system looks good too:D

just read ur thread dude and got some good ideas for mine. glad to see some originality with the scheme u picked keep the pics and progress coming foo :mr-t:

im glad i could give ya ideas.. this is what it's all about!:D

Looks bad ass Dean definately regret strippin my blazer, the system looks good too:D

thanks yo!

headin out too garage now too cut my doors down and make " quick release" style mounting. after a weekend of wheelin a fullsize and leanin over the door too see my ribs are bruised too fawk!:mad3:

well that went suprisingly well i thought! got both doors cut today :smokin: and i love the way it looks! i am gonna add a leg bar too the cage also.

inside of the door cut...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0227.jpg

taped off the outside cut line..


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0230.jpg

and outside cut...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0231.jpg

stand up view...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0232.jpg

mock up..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0234.jpg

more mock up..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0235.jpg

love this look!!!!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0236.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0238.jpg

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extra gm metal...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0240.jpg

passenger side mock up.. closed...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0241.jpg

and open...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/album2/IMG_0242.jpg

all i had time for today..cant wait too cap em!:D

after some thought today i have decided too not make my doors removable but instead weld up the holes, sound deaden and turn them into " speaker boxes" :D

my box is ready tomorrow. man there alot of lil holes too fill on a gm door.

thanks too my buddy phreaky phil we made my sub box and amp rack today. we used 3/4" mdf glue and nails. the design is two seperate enclosures with a recessed amp rack in the middle all tooo fit under my cage bar and behind the seat.:grinpimp:

cuttin pieces..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0257.jpg

comin together...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0258.jpg

the two enclosures...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0259.jpg

Phreaky Phil " safely" spraying the inside...

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sealed up and ready too cut the hole...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0262.jpg

hole cut..

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boom boom pow!

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spraying the out side..

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amp rack...

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front of amp rack...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0269.jpg

gonna start the instal tomorrow and carry on filling the doors in....:smokin:

p40 warhawk had radio? :flipoff2:

Anybody who is that unafraid of body damage is welcome to drink beer in my garage any time,I personally believe that it is impossible to have a good time if you don't have to run into something..Nice build:smokin:

p40 warhawk had radio? :flipoff2:

ummm well, ummm .... i got nothin.:(

this isn't a technical build like most on here, i just want a unique simple camping/ light trail rig..and every campin rig needs a stereo no?:D

rattlecan...thank you very much.. i'd be honored!

i got too spend the whole day on my airplane...man i wish i could do that every day!!! :grinpimp:

my supervisor..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0272.jpg

using a 150 amp underhood fuse and 4 gauge power wire..

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fuse mounted and taped for water protection....

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tunnel prep for the wires too run thru..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0274.jpg

tacked in. i used windshield moulding on the edge so no one would cut their foot

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0276.jpg

new location for the head unit. i want the passengers too be able to play with the tunes..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0278.jpg

deck cage installed..

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holes cut, amp and distribution block mounted on rack..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0280.jpg

a good ground is very important...i ground too bare metal and bolted using nylock nuts..

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some wiring pics..

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subs are in and rear stage is done!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0286.jpg

got the deck installed...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0301.jpg

my friend doug from metaltropolis bending my inner door skins for me...

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couple bends done...

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doing the final bend...

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and all bent up..

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took em home and tryed em on...

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i will be using rivets for the outside for the aircraft look..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0312.jpg

my foam was getting tattered and i dont think i like it on thhere anymore. so i stripped it off, gonna pretty up the cage and paint it " aircraft grey"

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old yucky bench seat..

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stripped..

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test fit too see if the subs would experience full excursion without interference..

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lots of room!!

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speaker hole cut and test fit..

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i sound deadened the inside of the door and the back side of the new door skin. i wanted too remove the " tinny" sound and rattles..

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i welded the door lock in the unlock position as it will be sealed in the door and didnt want it too lock itself

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0323.jpg

layed a thick bead of urethane tooo bond thhe mettal and reduce rattles..

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installed and tacked into place..

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riveted...

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and removed the windshield too pretty upp the cage.

opps...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0328.jpg

love it. i want to try to find a blazer to make my camping rig/DD.

hate to ask cause it's dumb to do so, but what kind of gas mileage you getting with the BB and 4 speed?

love it. i want to try to find a blazer to make my camping rig/DD.

hate to ask cause it's dumb to do so, but what kind of gas mileage you getting with the BB and 4 speed?

no idea.. but its bad. bout 2-250 for a long weekend of playing....and worth every penny!:D

got the front amp mounted..

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and still have a working glove box :grinpimp:

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did some bodywork on the cage..

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first coat..

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starting on endcaps..

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riveted on..

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welded up..

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front side..

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i welded the door locks in the unlock position..and welded the rod for a psuh pull application..

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drivers side..

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i mounted the usueless under dash light tooo a more useful spot on the cage,..

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windshield and new rubber is in..

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making end pieces for the door skins..

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installed..

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bondo applied..

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primer applied...

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sanded, painted and speaker installed.. which sounds great!

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painted outter door end black..


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and started on pass door..

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took a break from welding and grinding and mounted my " air raid" siren on my front bumper..

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and thhats where she sits... got the afternooon off so gonna hit the garage!

FINALLY some decent door panel ideas. Whats with the 2 tachs? :lmao:

FINALLY some decent door panel ideas. Whats with the 2 tachs? :lmao:

thanks bud.

the one in the dash is the nice memory autometer but i was havin trouble seein it properly when i am racing or using the motor..ie didtn want too take my eyes off what i was doing at the time too look down so i picked up a cheap autogage one too mount up on the cage.

Doors look good.

:beer:

Have you finished the passenger side door? Might try the fiberglass reinforced bondo. Its a lot tougher and better for filling cracks and small holes. Looks good, I like airplane themed cars and trucks. :smokin: Maybe one day Im gonna try an F117 inspired buggy.

thanks gutter runner! gmcxt.. yes i finished pass side.. where were you last week???

:smokin: my weld in beadlock kit came in the mail today! and tonite i pick up my new for me 20 foot 7000 lb car trailer....stoked...yo!:grinpimp:

thanks gutter runner! gmcxt.. yes i finished pass side.. where were you last week???

Im a slow-tard... :homer:

is ok..next time if ya see or think of something please dont hesitate too post up!

my weld in beadlock kit came today..

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:smokin: stoked.. been wanting bead locks for long time!

all loaded up and headed too my buddies shop..

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test fit the rings..

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my pile of tires... im going back too boggers on all corners..

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the stand we made for the rim..

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works well..

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drilled the rim out for my quick air down stems..

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sanded the paint off the rim..

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after welding the outside lip we also stitched the inside lip...

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welded and ready for grinding..

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and ground flush..

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mmm beadlock...

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all four done..

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my quick air down valve stems.. i forget what they are called...

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time too get groovy....

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my buddy grooved my board name initials into my tire lol...

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back too the garage.. i removed all the rivet decals..


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and gave the wheels some paint..

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my buddy who helped me build my theme truck gave me this wicked cool decal..

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put on a new eye decal..

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and installed my buddies decal..

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redneck wind chime..

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all ready too go..

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and mounted..

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primed for urethane..

and urethaned..

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i started with 4 2.5" bolts ..

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woo hoo beadlocks!!

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installed on the airplane..

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had too test the valve stems out.. love em!

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drivers side installed...i think its really suits the theme..

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i bought an " air craft carrier"..

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on the way home it blew every trailer related fuse in my ford. so i ripped out the old woring and replaced with proper traikler wire.

here is one of many fails i came across..

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Is the bed in the garage for when the ol' lady is pissed at you? Cool build man.

Very Cool Rig, I like the build..., but I have a question for you if you do not mind telling ? I want to do a similar paint scheme, what did you use for the rivets, stickers ? if so where did you pick them up at, the lines are just pin striping correct, Thanks Man....later..Salt-Man

Very Cool Rig, I like the build..., but I have a question for you if you do not mind telling ? I want to do a similar paint scheme, what did you use for the rivets, stickers ? if so where did you pick them up at, the lines are just pin striping correct, Thanks Man....later..Salt-Man

i had a decal place make them for me. thye added some shadowing too give the " rivets" some dimension. and yes the black ,line is pinstripe.

Cool build mang! I've had 2 '75 K5s and I love the full convertibles! I just picked up a '83 K5 rolling chassis with an engine. I'm gonna put a '94 pickup cab on it and slice out everything behind the doors and the top. Then shorten up the bed and weld it on to whats left to build a '90s body style full conv Blazer, or I guess it'll be a Tahoe then. Lol! I'll post up a build thread soon! It looks like you guys have some beautiful wheeling spots up there in B.C. Lucky!

i had a decal place make them for me. thye added some shadowing too give the " rivets" some dimension. and yes the black ,line is pinstripe.

Thanks Man I do appreciate that info, I think I have just the place to do this job, they make all my vinyl stickers for my trucks and T-shirts, thanks again

my pleasure!

found out i can roll my soft top up and it fits between my cage and windshield frame..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/IMG_0447.jpg

great spot for it and its readily available as it rains alot here...

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got her back on all fours and lookin sexy..:smokin:

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mmmm beadlocks.. nothin special for alot of people but for me this is a big mod ive been wanting too do for a long time..

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cleaned up the interior ..

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Is the bed in the garage for when the ol' lady is pissed at you? Cool build man.

well? :D

naw i have the coolest wife ever. never complains about my garage time . on valentines day i only saw her for an hr at dinner.

Where did you get the weld in beadlocks from? I was gonna go with H1 wheels recentered for 6 lug, but I've got the same wagon wheels as you have. I might just get those rings and weld em up.

Where did you get the weld in beadlocks from? I was gonna go with H1 wheels recentered for 6 lug, but I've got the same wagon wheels as you have. I might just get those rings and weld em up.

a friend of mine makses them up here in canada..280 with hardware..no tax.

Is that for 8 of em? Enough to do 4 wheels? Do you have to put the urethane on both sides to get em to seal up and hold air good?

Is that for 8 of em? Enough to do 4 wheels? Do you have to put the urethane on both sides to get em to seal up and hold air good?

yes for 8 and the outter is machined so kit wont cut into your tire oh and cdn funds..:smokin:.dont have too.. im an autoglass guy.. have the urethane thought it couldnt hurt.

i have a annual camping trip this weekend..pushing too get the plane ready.

took her for a quick test flight this afternoon, had too fill the tank and make sure everything good before she goes on the trailer..fuck is thing fun too drive..just sayin!:grinpimp:

i also tested out the beadlocks on my " pose stump"...im in love..:)



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mmm beadlocks...

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front flex shot..

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lovin the krinkle wall..

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love this pic..

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next up after camping will be steering...:grinpimp:

How the hell is it that green in BC right now, I'm under 3 feet of snow. Love the build.

is that some kind of dipstick by the roll cage on your interior shot?

is that some kind of dipstick by the roll cage on your interior shot?

lmao.. good eye... i took out my headlight knob so i could paint. thats where i put it while i was painting.:)

How the hell is it that green in BC right now, I'm under 3 feet of snow. Love the build.


how is it now? we have full bloom happenin here...:D

took the airplane campin ...love the half doors....i can see!!! without killin my ribs.:smokin:

loaded up...does this classify as a big dumb load?

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was a great weekend.

next up is tailights...cant keep em in i tell ya...:mad3:

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make delete panels for the OEM light and cut in some cheapie trailer lights. thats what i did and love it. no more hanging the lens up on rocks or trees.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/672849/original/mvc446s.jpg

thanks Mental... i was gonna go that route.... but i think dove tailing the rear and mounting led's like this...\ / in the tailgate would give it a more aricraft look no?

im also ditching my fender flares and have a decal place make me a sharks mouth that will carry into the doors.

Why didn't you go crossover when you had the 2wd donor? j/w

Why didn't you go crossover when you had the 2wd donor? j/w

i have everything ready too go, also have new front springs too put in. gonna run it like this for one more camping trip then swap the front end stuff in .

thanks Mental... i was gonna go that route.... but i think dove tailing the rear and mounting led's like this...\ / in the tailgate would give it a more aricraft look no?

im also ditching my fender flares and have a decal place make me a sharks mouth that will carry into the doors.

actually, too keep with the aircraft motif, i would almost think smaller, round lens would look cool. you could still do the \ / in the tailgate. maybe 2 reds, and an amber, just a thought.

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actually, too keep with the aircraft motif, i would almost think smaller, round lens would look cool. you could still do the \ / in the tailgate. maybe 2 reds, and an amber, just a thought.

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mental...hmmmm now ya got me thinkin. gonn a do some more internet research on plane lighting. thank you!

i looked thru the thread and maybe i missed it but what springs are you running. i and runnign factory 56's all around and need some more height for 44's wondering what combo you have?

Diggin the stance on your rig. I'm slowly getting started on my M1009 mods, 1 tons getting rebuilt right now.

How the hell is it that green in BC right now, I'm under 3 feet of snow. Love the build.

It's ALWAYS green in B.C.:smokin:

Next to no snow this year on the island. had to head into the hills for it.

i looked thru the thread and maybe i missed it but what springs are you running. i and runnign factory 56's all around and need some more height for 44's wondering what combo you have?

i am using 8" alcans up front. they r on the shop flooor, right now im running 6" procomp's. in rear alcan 4" spring 1" zero rate and 6" shackle flip.

Diggin the stance on your rig. I'm slowly getting started on my M1009 mods, 1 tons getting rebuilt right now.

thanks bud!.... get on it.. one more fullsize in the trails is a good thing!

how is it now? we have full bloom happenin here...:D

It was fuckin' cold last little while, it's around +10 now. Still got snow though, you lucky bastards.

Why 2 tachs? :flipoff2:

Why 2 tachs? :flipoff2:

i race in NWMRA . first season was just lower tach and was havin trouble watchin it and the lite...so i bought a cheapo autogage and use that for my staging revs. and my shift light is hooked up too it also.

picked up another piece too add too the aircraft theme...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/007-2.jpg

my hood cable broke a while ago, so i just attached it too the broken end via nut and bolt...



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wtf, why are my pics so big?

wtf, why are my pics so big?

idk but i love this truck. I can't wait till school's out and i can work on mine

thanks bud! get er done!

fuxed.. sorry guys!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e132/1984chevyk5/Picture002-35.jpg
WHAT HAPPEN HERE?

fist cage i have built.. i was using a crappy bender. it did hold up too a 40 mph crash and roll tho!

Did the pick-up cab, bolt right up to the blazer chassis? i looked at the first page and you didn't mention moving any mounts, and the pics don't look like anything is modified there.

:smokin: truck by the way, i like the aircraft theme.

i had too make rear cab mounts... i'll see if i have a pic.

sorry i didnt ake of pic of rear cab mounts.. i can if you wish.

took my 2.5 yr old out wheelin for the first time...he freakin loved it.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/016-1.jpg

next upgrade for the airplane is steering...FINALLY! this isnt one of those mega buck build as you can tell, just an average guy tryin too raise a family and keep his hobby goin.

what im running now... stock steering with block

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yucky block!

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2wd steering box

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new stuff good!


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old stuff out.. i got luucky the studs came with the bolts..

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steering arm on..

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its been 2 yrs since i fixed the frame and was very happy too see that it is looking great!

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:( issues.... my crossmember that i built looks too be in the way....hmmmm.

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Looks like you're missing a bolt for the passenger side spring...

Other than that, very nice updated. Been a fan of your truck for a long time- even before I came around to Pirate.

yeah i noticed that when i was under there. dont know when that broke off???? nother thing too fix!
Mr clickerson... thank you. i havent been on here long myself. was kinda scared away from all the hype of if you dont have this or that u'll get flamed. totally unfounded and absolutly untrue. i thought that some of the US folks could relate too a P40 theme truck.

thanks again!

yeah i noticed that when i was under there. dont know when that broke off???? nother thing too fix!
Mr clickerson... thank you. i havent been on here long myself. was kinda scared away from all the hype of if you dont have this or that u'll get flamed. totally unfounded and absolutly untrue. i thought that some of the US folks could relate too a P40 theme truck.

thanks again!

nothing wrong with budget build rigs :smokin: keep her going and hopfully some may long weekend wheeling :D my rig will be out for the first time in 20 months :eek:

what tie rods are you useing?

Just finished reading the whole thread. Kick ass build you got going there

what tie rods are you useing? i am uusing the ones NWF sells. speaking of NWF...Kyle called me back last nite( friday at 5ish ) and talked too me till after 6 trying too figure out my issues. we believe i have the wrong pitman arm in the right box. Kyle's tie rod ends go too far into the pitman arm and a drag link end doesnt fit??? i measured from center line too centre line on the pitman arm and got 2"..doesnt strike me as a 4" drop bronco arm.? am i right thinking this?

paintball... thank you!

That's a nice Rig and a cool build thread.
Thanks for sharing.
Mike

thanks Mike!

heres a couple more pics of my issues with the crossmember i made. My drag link from NWF gets here tomorrow, thanks again Kyle! gonna install it and go from there i geuss...

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oh yeah.. i ordered a bend in the drag link so that should help alot.

got it all sorted out..

got my bent drag link from NWF. thanks againKyle.. you're customer swervice was outstanding!

some pics with draglink installed prior too removing the crossmember..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/006-4.jpg

cut the member out..

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new crossmember. moved it back 1.5" and used small dia but thicker wall tubing..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/026.jpg

and crossover fianlly installed.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/024.jpg

took the plane out for a test flight, she did awesome. ran some tuff tight trails and didnt break!:smokin:

I just read through this whole build to! sweet project, besides you cant have fun with them when there all pretty lookin

well damnit... geuss what i forgot too do?? fix that broken bolt in my 60 housing, completely forgot about it..DOH!!!

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anybody have any experience with this situation?

Weld a nut on, back it out, and hog the hole out for the next bigger size. I think the last one I did I put a 5/8" stud there.
Don't use bolts either. Thread in Gr8 ready rod, and use a nut up top.

Weld a nut on, back it out, and hog the hole out for the next bigger size. I think the last one I did I put a 5/8" stud there.
Don't use bolts either. Thread in Gr8 ready rod, and use a nut up top.

thank you...on it! :)

well i welded on 12 nuts and broke off 12 nuts....damn it!

this is what i started with..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/007-8.jpg

i drilled and tried my torx bit trick... fail!

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talked too a buddy and he said too weld up a stud and then weld a bolt too that. I am using a 110 gasless welder. the plane is stuck on the carrier so I have too use two extension cord. I firmly believe this is hindering me.:(

welded up a stud...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/001-5.jpg

then i placed nut onto the stud

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/002-4.jpg

then i filled it with weld. i waited until the red went away then tried turning it.. broke. i went thru 12 nuts:mad3::mad3::mad3:

You welder is not getting it hot enough. Heat the housing with a torch. soak it in pb blaster.

thank you... i am off too go get pb blaster.

just an average guy tryin too raise a family and keep his hobby goin.


Those are the best projects, shows your love for the sport. I'm building my rig up on an extremely minimal budget and I am a single dad. they come first so everything else is second but just have to keep batting away. One day I'll have my rig up and running again and the boys and I will have many more memories to share again wheeling with friends an exploring our area.

I had the same problem on my 60. I ended up just taking my sweet time, starting with a small drill bit, and worked my way to a large bit, drilling almost the entire shank of the bolt out, then I hammered in an ez-out got a wrench on it with a cheater bar, and just added pressure to it slowly. The broken bolt finally "popped" and unscrewed by hand.

Use LOTS of PB Blaster or other penatrating oil. Heat is good too, then try twisting on the ez-out. (similar to your Torx idea)

Good luck! Its a royal PITA when these things break off.

right on willy.. everything is for the kids bro...all about the kids!

devil's thank you for your input.. appreciated.

i am towing it too a wise old grasshopper with all the right equipment, he's gonna help me!

By far one of my favorite builds on here, cheap but done right. One day ill have enough money to pick up a old chevy and build it up

Might want to invest in a set of left-hand drill bits. You have to drill it out anyways and sometimes they will go ahead and back it out

And if you're heating, I would heat the stud, NOT the housing. Play your torch on the stud til it is red hot, then shoot it with liberally PB. THere will be lots of smoke, but keep pouring it to it. Then try your left-hand drill bits.
(this technique works great for frozen oil galley plugs in engine blocks)

reddawrf.. thank you for your input, i will try exactly as you sugested. got too frustrated with it on firday so put her away for the weekend. i'll get er done this week!

thanks agaain.

i have a picture reference on how i got mine out...

http://i50.tinypic.com/2me3fpi.jpg

first off, im fairly certain your welder is not quite enough juice

take a bolt the same size, and grind it down at the end like a taper

clean off the top of the old bolt, and weld the tapered bolt to the top of it like you see in the picture

then put a propane torch on the housing around the bolt hole for 20 - 25 minutes or so

then just unscrew it out with your ratchet

i saw that other people had said not to heat the housing, but this works as you can see from the picture, and if you do it right, the threads inside will be fine to use again like i am now

fukin eh.. you guys r a great help....just picked up some PB blaster.. stuffs a lil hard too find in canada. gonna soak over nite with a couple coats. i also picked up the yellow bottle for the torch...sposed too be hotter?

get some MAP gas, im not sure if it comes in the yellow can or not, but it gets pretty hot.

and i feel ya on gettin those bolts off. when i got my 60 someone torched the heads of those 2 bolts off. i had to grind them til i got clean metal and weld 2 big grade 8's with alot of heat from a 220V. it is a pain in the ass, but youll get it.

and i dig the build, keep up the good work.:beer:

get some MAP gas, im not sure if it comes in the yellow can or not, but it gets pretty hot.

and i feel ya on gettin those bolts off. when i got my 60 someone torched the heads of those 2 bolts off. i had to grind them til i got clean metal and weld 2 big grade 8's with alot of heat from a 220V. it is a pain in the ass, but youll get it.

and i dig the build, keep up the good work.:beer:

It is MAPP, and it is slightly hotter.

well they r still in there...ive drilled out most of the bolt, cant get my weld too stick too the bolt, no problems with filling up the nut but when i go too turn it the weld that i layed in my drill hole always fails. here is where i am at now, gonna tackle the front oen tonite...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/006-6.jpg

oh yeah, pickin up some left hand drill bits today also

Might want to invest in a set of left-hand drill bits. You have to drill it out anyways and sometimes they will go ahead and back it out

And if you're heating, I would heat the stud, NOT the housing. Play your torch on the stud til it is red hot, then shoot it with liberally PB. THere will be lots of smoke, but keep pouring it to it. Then try your left-hand drill bits.
(this technique works great for frozen oil galley plugs in engine blocks)

This will expand the stud, making it harder to remove from the housing. Heating the housing will cause the housing to expand, making it easier to remove the broken studs...

Seriously, I wanna' know how many times you've tried that and ACTUALLY had it work, because that is the exact opposite of what you wanna' do.

ive given up...im goin the u-bolt route.

well i did some research on here and found Randii's thread. i decided too try that route.:)

started with my broken centre pin, and encountered this...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/002-5.jpg

got that out and quickly realized i had the wrong ubolt. all was not lost tho as i could use this small one for mock up.:)

do not try this at home kids...:shaking:

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the chaos of the driveway wrencher...

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my lil helper :D

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drilled a 3/4" hole in the diff webbing...

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nother angle..

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ground down my two diff cover bolts...

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mocked up the ubolt too mark where too notch..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/009-6.jpg

ground a notch out..

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test fitted the smaller ubolt...

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i left it like this for now. my new ubolt will be larger so i will do final fitment when i have it. i am making the upper mount out of 1" plate.

Seriously, I wanna' know how many times you've tried that and ACTUALLY had it work, because that is the exact opposite of what you wanna' do.

Every time I've torn down a SBC. The oil galey plugs always strip out because they are square drive and frozen in place.

Yes you are expanding the plug/bolt, but guess what, the metal around it expands too, then you hit it with penetrant and everything shrinks really fast, and it wicks the penetrant into the threads.

Trust me, yes I have done it, and yes it works. I learned it from an automotive machinist.

ground a notch out..
.... i am making the upper mount out of 1" plate.

Honestly this is a better plan. No idea why Dana didn't do it this way in the first place.

Now you have left hand bits and MAPP so no excuses next time :flipoff2:

i like this way of fixin that nevermind the newb jus have the same sitcheation at the momento http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=351293&stc=1&d=1202159016http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=351293&stc=1&d=1202159016

i know its not chevy but same idea

lol@ reddwarf!

gene.. that is a ford dif as you know...but they have a 3" wide spring and more meat there.all that pic shows is a ubolt flip ford style. N/A for my application.

oil change day today...decided too go with the K&N filter.. did i waste my money?

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happy fathers day !!!! :smokin:

my ubolt is ready for pick up... i ordered 5/8ths 5" inside to inside and 12" long. i ordered a lil long because i plan on building the spring plate out of 1" and will cut off any excess.

u bolt fits perfect. the 5" inside worked alot better then the 4.5 ..no splaying of the u bolt. made my measurements and my machinist buddy is going too make me a top plate tomorrow. excited too get her flyin again!

the airplane is ooff the trailer.. finally lol.

test fit the plate..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/001-7.jpg

looks like its gona work :grinpimp:

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/002-7.jpg

i didnt realize how badly things were fucked under there with the broken centre bolt. my diff had moved back colapsing the d/s . noww i hhave some slip back :p

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painted ready for install

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installed...

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front view..

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lots of clearance..

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back side of diff, ubolt thru webbing...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/009-7.jpg

after spending 3.5 weeks broken on a trailer, this is a very welcome site...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/010-8.jpg

back too the P40 theme...i have been studying some pics of the P40 as i want this truck too have as many festures of the OG plane as i can..
starting with the " exhast" they werent placed right and i need too make a 12 cyl not an 8..

picked up some more ricer tips...

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before shot..

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i removed all the rivet decals as i was finding it was taking away from the truck..as in too busy. good idea.. wrong product. I am also removing the 468 decal.. doesnt fit the theme.

i moved the exhaust closer too where it would be on the real thing..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/004-5.jpg

what do ya think?


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Diggin it!

Love the WWII planes, and it's a theme you don't see a lot anymore. Enjoyed following this build

Diggin it!

Love the WWII planes, and it's a theme you don't see a lot anymore. Enjoyed following this build

thank you very much.

i figured out why my welding wasntt holding when i tried too twist out my broken bolts... bad fukin wire, changed the wire and she welds mint, just made removable fenders and drive over ramps for the tires on my carrier..what a pain in the ass ahving bad wire cauzed.:mad3:

took her out camping for 4 days, the front end held up awesome, not one issue. the rear end however....

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/001-9.jpg

anti wrap bar is next mod

shot of the carrier mods.. they work great, no more broken boards and crushed fenders!!!

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didnt get the anti wrap bar done in time for my 40th bday camping trip, but know it is the weak point , no unleashing the BBC until i have one.

poser shot..

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the second best mod i have done ( first being the motor) is the beadlocks. Need bigger tire now tho.

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I was honored with a front page article on our local 4x4 website. My truck is no where near some of the rigs on that site so i take it as a great compliment.

http://www.bc4x4.com/

woo hoo my parts came in. minus the tube these are the parts im usin...

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my shackle...

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size comparison pic.. ballistic joint BEEF!

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pick up tube tomorrow and build a crossmember. I have a camping stag next weekend 40 plus rigs goin.. must be ready too fly!

picked up 10 feet of 2" DOM .250 wall , 3 x 3 angle iron and 3 x 1 box tube..

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mock up of how mounts will be..

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found best place for crossmember..

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shoud have enough d/s clearance..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/002-17.jpg

:( my exhaust seems too be in the way...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/003-16.jpg

capped the box tube ready for drilling and mounts, like my high tech welding table? :flipoff2:

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here's a pic of my welding...im a very much self taught newbie using a 110v lincoln without gas :( . what ya'll think? could i weld my wrap brackets too diff with this welder.. be strong enough? ( flame suit on :p)

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/005-14.jpg

Looks good but you should pick up a can of the anti splater spray, it really helps with making a clean weld.

here's a pic of my welding...im a very much self taught newbie using a 110v lincoln without gas :( . what ya'll think? could i weld my wrap brackets too diff with this welder.. be strong enough? ( flame suit on :p)

Welding to pumpkin or axle tube? Since you're a new to welding I think you'd be much better off finding a 230v welder. But you're welds actually don't look too bad, I've seen MUCH worse.

Looks good but you should pick up a can of the anti splater spray, it really helps with making a clean weld.

never heard of it.. how do you use it?

Welding to pumpkin or axle tube? Since you're a new to welding I think you'd be much better off finding a 230v welder. But you're welds actually don't look too bad, I've seen MUCH worse.

axle tube. i wish i could afford a bigger welder and tube notcher and bender and and and..lol but truth is I am just a single income family and stuff like that just isnt in the family budget :(... yet.

is my theory correct in if i good get good with my crappy welder when i get a real one it will be a piece of cake?

never heard of it.. how do you use it?

Just spray it on where your welding and that's pretty much it. Keeps all the spatter from sticking to what you're welding on. Also, you can use it on your gun nozzle, or get nozzle gel, and you won't have any sticking to your nozzle.

axle tube. i wish i could afford a bigger welder and tube notcher and bender and and and..lol but truth is I am just a single income family and stuff like that just isnt in the family budget :(... yet.

is my theory correct in if i good get good with my crappy welder when i get a real one it will be a piece of cake?

Yeah, I just plunked down $780 on a Pro Tools 105 with 3 240 degree dies. But he threw in a HF tube notcher for free.:smokin::shaking:

And the idea behind the larger welder is to make sure you have ample penetration. But it should be pretty easy, you can teach someone to do all right MIG beads with 5 minutes instruction.

If you use your 115v, you could put a slight bevel in the plate, or overlap the welds like this which should help.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/Tonsoffun3203/img036.jpg

thanks for your help! i bevel everything seems too work well. i will do as you drew ( that rhymed lol) .

off too parts store.

Jman.. that stuff is awesome.. seemed too help me weld better :).

used my 5" grinder and notched my tube for the bushing sleeves..

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welded up...

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test fit my generic mounts from ballistic...

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thats better...

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didnt have too take off much...

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cleaned up the crossmember ready for drilling and mounts..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/023-2.jpg

:D stoked.. looks like i dont have too modify the exhaust!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/001-17.jpg

pic of my shackle...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/002-18.jpg

well thats not gonna work either...too far away from diff housing :(. A buddy of mine who runs a local fab / 4x4 shop called JEAP THRILLS offered too help and get her finished for me so i can make the stag this weekend....man does it feel good too have friends like that ive said IT once i'll say it again... THANKS GUYS!!! ":grinpimp:

OH and i ordered my red star today...thanks all for your help!

new spot for mount.. much closer too diff housing...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/001-18.jpg

diff brackets test fit..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/002-19.jpg

my exhaust that i had too cut off..

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measuring lower bar...

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marking where it will meet upper bar...

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oh yeah.. my ballistic joint would NOT accept a 9/16ths bolt had too use a metric bolt.... do they make these parts offshore? has anyone else ran into this problem? expensive lil piece by the time it gets too canada and doesnt accept the advertized bolt size???

grinding grinding grinding...

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welded and ground..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/012-7.jpg

diff brackets burned in...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/013-7.jpg

painted ready for install..

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa104/HEAVY_METALYO/014-6.jpg

some installed pics...

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pick it up from the exhaust shop today and pack for a camping satg this weekend.. stoked! :grinpimp:

Looks good....though i would throw in a vertical support bar btwn the 2 long bars to reduce the stress on that one lonely weld point... just my 2 cents.

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im sure it will be fine but you should weld a vertical support in between the bars close to the diff end

badass rig though

Looks good....though i would throw in a vertical support bar btwn the 2 long bars to reduce the stress on that one lonely weld point... just my 2 cents.

lol beat me to it:flipoff2:

lol, thats the plan guys i'll be taking it out next week too do that! thanks for the tip..preciate it.

boy i tell ya Ballistic sure is quick...unreal customer service.. very impressed with that!

Dean,

The build looks amazing! Great work! Let me know if there is anything else you need from me! Have a good one! Dave

thanks Dave.. oh yeah i will be ordering more.. no doubt about it!!

besides im thinkin the " ballistic " name fits the fighter plane theme no?

took the airplane on a stag this past weekend and no issues with the wrap bar.. performed flawlessly.