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Started on the tube flares and mudflaps, still need to be sheeted, but they will be removable, the bracketry will brace the bodywork.
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**k5**
So first off I'll say that I like pictures so bear with me......:flipoff2:
Lots of interesting details, and it's not done yet, but I've only owned it for 2 months so I've still got some time.
Specs.......(as it came to me)
1981 K5
350/350/208
10/12 govbomb
stock other than aluminum intake, headers/duals/flowmasters and rv cam.
Specs........(either done as of now or coming soon)
60front full hi-steer, custom diff guard
14ff rear detroit no spin
my own version of a doubler:flipoff2:
52's up front all hangers relocated
63's in the rear, all hangers relocated
interior cage
H1's recentered
Plate bumpers, hidden 12,000lb winch, hidden hitch
tube sliders
bla bla bla bla..........
Album can be found here:
I'd say hope you enjoy, but it's mine and I don't give a shit......:flipoff2:
Lots of interesting details, and it's not done yet, but I've only owned it for 2 months so I've still got some time.
Specs.......(as it came to me)
1981 K5
350/350/208
10/12 govbomb
stock other than aluminum intake, headers/duals/flowmasters and rv cam.
Specs........(either done as of now or coming soon)
60front full hi-steer, custom diff guard
14ff rear detroit no spin
my own version of a doubler:flipoff2:
52's up front all hangers relocated
63's in the rear, all hangers relocated
interior cage
H1's recentered
Plate bumpers, hidden 12,000lb winch, hidden hitch
tube sliders
bla bla bla bla..........
Album can be found here:
I'd say hope you enjoy, but it's mine and I don't give a shit......:flipoff2:
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Got some more pics, first of are the flares and flap hangers on the floor, then the dr. side welded in, cut out to the shape of the inner tube, then welded the length. I'll brace them back to the body later. Next is with the flare clipped on, then how the removable works.:smokin:
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Fender flares and mudflaps are on, just need to be sheeted.
We have a test for customers shit.......It's called the "Carl Test". Carl climbs onto whatever we're building and bounces. If it moves seperate from the truck it's not strong enough. Figured on my truck everything has to pass, so we tested it.......For referance, that's three hundred and, well, .....................We'll say 300lbs. Mud flaps and flares are good to go:smokin: and they still only take about 10 seconds apiece to remove.
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We have a test for customers shit.......It's called the "Carl Test". Carl climbs onto whatever we're building and bounces. If it moves seperate from the truck it's not strong enough. Figured on my truck everything has to pass, so we tested it.......For referance, that's three hundred and, well, .....................We'll say 300lbs. Mud flaps and flares are good to go:smokin: and they still only take about 10 seconds apiece to remove.
Thanks
We like the carl test too:laughing:......I thoroughly abuse my junk, so if it won't stand up to Carl, I may as well not run it, and if it's leaving our shop, I like to be content that I would be willing to run it myself.
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Got something else for ya'll that I haven't seen on a chevy yet........Through the body rub rails. Tie directly into the cage, and are fishplated to the body in and out. I'll let the pics explain the rest.
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intrest level, 100%
interest level, 0%
you do very nice work, and are an excellent faber, just dont do so much of it.
I said it before, my shits for me. I can understand the lack of interest, but those tires aren't going to live there. I like the option to be able to bolt them on if I choose, but when it's said and done, I can't afford to drive on those full time. Fact of the matter is that in the end, it will likely get 38-42's and have a lot of room to flex. Besides, The amount cut out really isn't that much more than if I cut out for 42's, and still be really usable.
I'll let everyone know when it's done, and I do appreciate the feedback, so let me know.
Yup, I know the terrain, and I've got some small shit going together. My kids don't fit with me in a little truck, and short of the 49's, everything else makes for a fullsize built for the island. The rub bars and tight fitting bumpers and interior cage will make it fit most places that an exoed toy will.
As for the trannies, I've had them forever, and been wanting to run them again. I've my arguments why, or why not, but that's like asking why run duals in a Toy.? or put a 22re in a zuk?
This will work, and is damned near bulletproof. There's a few lines I want to take in a few places that the 49's will walk on, and with smaller tires I'll follow you anywhere.
I'll see you out there buddy
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Got a couple mostly finished pics of the rub bars, the very front and rear braces are just plated to the body and the middle 4 go to the cage.
Other pics are of my almost finished shackle flip, I've had the shackles for a while, I built them and had them on my s10, and the hangers have 4 locations so I can tune the rear suspension depending on what tires I have on at the time, or how I want it to ride. I reworking the front and rear hangers right now, fixing the rear pinion angle and getting a little more driveshaft, about 2 more inches for the 49's. Once that's done I'm building some adjustable bumpstops, 1 location for the 49's and 1 or 2 more for other tire sizes.
I've also got a real trick tailgate going together........I haven't seen one like it, so I'm gonna call it an original. I'll snap pics of that in the next couple days.
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Other pics are of my almost finished shackle flip, I've had the shackles for a while, I built them and had them on my s10, and the hangers have 4 locations so I can tune the rear suspension depending on what tires I have on at the time, or how I want it to ride. I reworking the front and rear hangers right now, fixing the rear pinion angle and getting a little more driveshaft, about 2 more inches for the 49's. Once that's done I'm building some adjustable bumpstops, 1 location for the 49's and 1 or 2 more for other tire sizes.
I've also got a real trick tailgate going together........I haven't seen one like it, so I'm gonna call it an original. I'll snap pics of that in the next couple days.
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Got my shackle flip brackets in and welded, and made a set of shims to correct the pinion angle. Welded the shims to the perches, and slapped on a truss in prep the the anti-wrap.
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Built this while I was at it tonight, I have a major history of broken driveshafts, between this and the anti-wrap that's going together, I'm hoping to break the habit.
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Tied the truss into the pinion guard today, to try to keep the tubes intact with the chunk, and finished a bunch of other welding. Shit should start moving really quick here again.
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Started into the sliders, built on the bench, welded directly to the rockers, and fishplated for a little strength. Next up is how they tie into the cage through the floor and to the frame.
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Sliders all welded up.
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Got my new seats, now I can finish the cage
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And got my YJ long bikini top put on. It needs a couple tabs so the rear straps keep it tighter, but the width is right, it was dirt cheap nearly new, and most of the straps happen to line up.
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Got my new seats, now I can finish the cage
And got my YJ long bikini top put on. It needs a couple tabs so the rear straps keep it tighter, but the width is right, it was dirt cheap nearly new, and most of the straps happen to line up.
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Got to screwing with the front trans shifter, it's a touch to sloppy to get reverse, but just needs some fine tuning.
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