2001 Frame up build
10-30-2007, 06:53 PM
#42
its called channeling, old school did it. above the frame will be small sheetmetal channels usually 1" when u lay rocker so I may only need a VERY small channel above the frame only in front of the seats, you want ever notice it. and the trans tunnel is a deff. not that much, if you go to gmfs and to street section and click how to channel it explains it
10-30-2007, 09:25 PM
#47
yes I have thought about doing a 5lug setup. My wheels will be custom made anyway. My rearend needs to be shortened and axles anyway, up front Id probably just weld up the holes on the hubs and have the redrilled.
quik, its not to bad since Im eliminating alot of stuff, including the stock tank. Otherwise you need to raise the area above that, the tranny and trim stuff to other little stuff along with the channels. Also due to the fact Im on air, I will need to tub my firewall, moving fusebox ect... but since Im not going to have that stuff under the hood it helps out.
quik, its not to bad since Im eliminating alot of stuff, including the stock tank. Otherwise you need to raise the area above that, the tranny and trim stuff to other little stuff along with the channels. Also due to the fact Im on air, I will need to tub my firewall, moving fusebox ect... but since Im not going to have that stuff under the hood it helps out.
10-30-2007, 09:53 PM
#48
seriously, seems alot of things would be in the way. You seem to have a damn good handle on a plan of attack. Did you do alot of research before undertaking this amazing ordeal? measuring twice? Kick *** though, even if you run into problems you certainly are showing the skills to get done what you need to...get er done! I think this is amazing and pics just don't do it justice. It takes alot more skills than swingin a hammer to do what your doing. COngrats and good luck.
10-30-2007, 10:38 PM
#49
Funny thing is, I do swing a hammer, carpenter by trade. Ive been doing research on everything I have planned since I got into this scene. Here is a link... its not that bad really to channel... Also measure twice, or three times
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85442
Im planning this very thoroughly, and taking my time, and making sure everything is done right
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85442
Im planning this very thoroughly, and taking my time, and making sure everything is done right
11-03-2007, 09:21 PM
#50
Update more tomorrow I hope.
Finished dropping the bodymounts.
Including the front ones
Started the boxing of the frame
Got both sides down, just need to do the rear section
Cleared the bumpstop bracket for the bags, probably going to plate and smooth that opening... so stupid looking as is.
I saw how Kdubas did hes front section, but I hated the "non-factory" look...
So I marked and cut it
Made a template...
Cut some steel and tacked it in
Welded all up
Nice and SMOOOOVE now
On the bottom due to the sway bar mount, Im going to just box it and make it nice and smooth and round edges.
I want to finish up the front tomorrow and maybe play with the 4link.
Finished dropping the bodymounts.
Including the front ones
Started the boxing of the frame
Got both sides down, just need to do the rear section
Cleared the bumpstop bracket for the bags, probably going to plate and smooth that opening... so stupid looking as is.
I saw how Kdubas did hes front section, but I hated the "non-factory" look...
So I marked and cut it
Made a template...
Cut some steel and tacked it in
Welded all up
Nice and SMOOOOVE now
On the bottom due to the sway bar mount, Im going to just box it and make it nice and smooth and round edges.
I want to finish up the front tomorrow and maybe play with the 4link.