Recent content by 1Bad67

I don't know why you couldn't use a full door. I just cut 10" out of the rear doors just because I wanted as short a wheelbase as possible, considering the circumstances. I've read that Chevy had some outside contractors that converted pickups into crewcabs for the Railroad, and others. They...

Time for todays update... Time to make a crewcab... First step peel the top of like a can of sardines. Here's what I used to remove it. Start by polishing the gutter to better show the spot welds. Use "Split Point" drill bits, they don't walk so you don't have to center punch each spot. I...

Weekly Update Got the cab sitting in the middle of the shop. Here's the new (by 4 years) cab. Gotta get down to the DMV tomorrow for the VIN check. Then bring on the sawzall. :masturbanana[1]:

I have been looking at 35" tires. I know the D44 will need to be replaced ASAP, so I'm not putting any money into it. And I'm on the lookout for a 60. It ain't no rock crawler, but I don't want something that will get stuck on a fire trail either. As for tires right now Pit Bull Rockers or...

Sorry, I missed that. Fullsize chevy 3/4 ton short bed crew cab. 455 buick th400 with a 203/205 doubler.

Wow.. lots of responses. This is my first 4x4, so I don't really know what I plan on doing with it. I have a set of aluminum rims that I plan on putting a set of AT tires on for daily driving. So I am looking for something for dedicated off road tires. Eric

There are so many to choose from. What do you pick? The only thing I can find is with 15's I might have to grind brake calipers. 16.5's don't have safety beads... But what size is best for wheelin? Thanks, Eric

One more update... Theres no turning back now. A couple hours later. Time to call it a night. Now I'll spend the week cleaning up the shop, so next weekend I can get the second cab in there and start making my crewcab. :beer: :beer: :beer:

Time for another update... I really need to get better at taking pictures. The parts have been rolling in. Only matched by the $$$ going out. Got my order from DIY4X with my rear disk mounts, and front spring hangers. I went with the weld on spring mounts instead of the B-52 mounts since I'm...

It's in the mail :beer: :awesomework:

Donor #1 striped Had to take the rear tires off, and air the fronts down just to get it in the garage. Just added another requirement to the list... it needs to be 2" shorter than it is now. Got the front clip off. The PO already pulled the motor. The only way we're getting the cab off is...

I'm in Portland and need an education. Is there anyone around that is knowledgable about Chevys and would like to stop by for a beer and help me figure out what to do with my truck? Eric

Any comments? Is anyone else towing with 63's ? Eric

I'm working on a '77 Chevy 3/4 ton long bed. After reading about how great a setup it is to put the rear 52's in the front, and put a set of 63's in the rear, I got the parts to do it.... Now I'm questining the whole thing. I have to tow with this truck too. I have a 24' enclosed trailer that we...

Thanks guys. I'll start looking for a winch. The motor is a 400 that's in pieces. I have a built Buick 455 that I plan on putting in it. Where do I get a crossover steering kit? What are the 63" springs? What tires do you recommend? What about two sets, one for off road, and a set of cheap A/T...