Project: SCHEVY 2001 Silverado

[xx_ED_xx]

6'3 and it looks like the roof of the building is limiting the height you can raise the vehicles, but hey no biggie that is definitely is better then nothing :)

[WS6]

glad to see you got things worked out Nick. sounds to me like you've got everything back on track.

[John Wright]

hang in there Nick, life throws us some curves to see if we can handle...(yeah, pun intended)

Looks like a good place for your project, room to work and a lift....hang out pad above to bench race...sounds cool.

[GMracer]

Finally some pictures, back on a table for some chassis improvements. CAD has been helping me with that, and I'll be ordering some steel and parts real soon. Here are a few pics to hold you over.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/IMG_3276-1.jpg
Set at 4.5" ride height
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/IMG_3271-1.jpg
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Say goodbye to front crossmembers, only upper arm and shockwave mounts will remain
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/IMG_3278-1.jpg
oh and bye to the rear bag mounts
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/IMG_3281-1.jpg
well I wasn't kidding. Good bye front suspension
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/IMG_3287-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/11/IMG_3288-1.jpg

[dropped72ss]

what size are those rear wheels?

[GMracer]

20x15

[WS6]

What was wrong with the work you already did? Looks good at 4.5"

[GMracer]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/FrontCradel2-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/FrontCradel1-1.jpg

[brrymnvette]

Did I miss it or why are you redoing all the work you already did on the suspension setup? Truck still looks awesome.

[MSTSFabbed]

OOOOOOOH thats gonna be some GOOOD welding!!

[GMracer]

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[ArtosDracon]

You may want to re-enforce the rack mounts, but overall I like it.

[twosaturns]

I've been following this from the beginning, I thought it was ballsy to build a frame from scratch , but it's REALLY ballsy to tear up your work to make it even more better!
yes, I said 'more better'. or MO' BETTA'

I like it.

[SwampHouse Kustoms]

Dude, your truck is awesome. I love the attention to detail. High quality!!! I got an old S-10 that is back halfed with 2 x 4 box tubing, but I am going to redo when I get some time and build the entire chassis. What did you use for your jig? 3 x 3 x .120 wall box? No leveling screws?

[GMracer]

You may want to re-enforce the rack mounts, but overall I like it.
The rack mounts are sufficient, 3/8" thick steel will be plenty strong, and integrated with no weld seam.

Dude, your truck is awesome. I love the attention to detail. High quality!!! I got an old S-10 that is back halfed with 2 x 4 box tubing, but I am going to redo when I get some time and build the entire chassis. What did you use for your jig? 3 x 3 x .120 wall box? No leveling screws?

4x4x.120 wall. I haven't put my leveling feet on it yet, but it is leveled and shimmed

[Clutch93]

Man this is one awesome build! I only wish I had half the fabrication talent you have. Can't believe you're younger than me and doing such incredible work. I REALLY need to step it up. Good luck on the build, I just subscribed so I can keep up with the updates, keep it up man!:headbang:

[GMracer]

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[Bryce]

Nick,

You do really nice fabrication work! Let me know if you ever want to come over and do some welding!

[charlie_gonzales]

You've got talent man...a lot of hard work and it shows...I wish you the best in this build and will stay subscribed...where are you located

[GMracer]

Mansfield, MA

[GMracer]

Well I finally put the order in for these. And they are everything I hoped and dreamed for. Before I post I wanted to again thank Tarrant at Wilwood Engineering, he was awesome to work with and a great guy, helped me out a ton. Also thanks to FastBrakes in TX; however he wasn't able to help with my custom hats he spent a year trying.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/IMG_3459-1.jpg
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Front new vs. stock
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/IMG_3465-1.jpg
Front and Rear, 16" rotors with 6 piston calipers front, 14" rotors with 4 piston calipers rear
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/IMG_3468-1.jpg
Got to have the banner!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/IMG_3473-1.jpg

[bonecrrusher]

16" rotor? Holy balls...

[GMracer]

Completed some sheet metal today
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/IMG_3479-1.jpg
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Cut some more stuff off the chassis...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/12/IMG_3485-1.jpg

[DJW32]

Damn...sick build.

[454bug]

EXCELLENT fabrication skills!! :1st:

Everything is looking great! :twothumbs

[Lygdman]

EXCELLENT fabrication skills!! :1st:

Everything is looking great! :twothumbs

+1!

[ArtosDracon]

Those brakes gave me wood!

[David Sloan]

Very Nice Nick!
Keep up the good work.

[Motown 454]

It looks great Nick. Those brakes ar huge!!! Very Nice.

[Conrad283]

Read it front the beginning to now ... AWESOME fabrication skills.

I knew you had to be from MASS with that accent you have :rotfl:

[GMracer]

small update, waiting for frame rails to get here

Tips done and mounted, pan welded in
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Didn't like how the ribs on the gate went below the bed floor when it was up... so I fixed it.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/IMG_3620-1.jpg
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[Cody@Pure Muscle]

looking good.damn nice fab work:cheers:

[aeroocoupe]

WOW.. nice

[WS6]

I think you're going to the Nth degree on this truck Nick and that's what is going to really make this truck stand out. Good job as always.

[BlackCars]

NICE work

[GMracer]

Much better design, got some water jet work coming up for rear crossmember to allow exhaust through and transmission mount. Stay tuned
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/IMG_3654-1.jpg
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[Motown 454]

It looks geat Nick nice work.

[CruizinKev]

wow!!! :twothumbs

[GMracer]

Motor mounts done
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/IMG_3679-1.jpg
Trans Mount
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/IMG_3675-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/IMG_3674-1.jpg
Exhaust Cut through
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/IMG_3672-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/02/IMG_3678-1.jpg

[T_Raven]

Looking good. On that trans mount you might consider putting it above those tabs on the frame rather than below if it would still be easily removable with the truck assembled. That way if the bolts ever work their way loose the trans can't tilt downward.

[GMracer]

I did think about that Traven, and considered it

[GMracer]

Chassis done, minus small brackets. But the rear is complete. Disregard the lower link bars. I used old bushings and angle iron as temporary lower bars to allow travel and location.

I get about 7.5" of lift out back limited by the shock alone
Bags sit up inside the frame now, better design and leaves more room for the exhaust coming over the axle.
The recess in the frame shaped like the upper link mount is to allow added clearance for the upper link bolt.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_3945-1.jpg
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Fully collapsed
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[GMracer]

Got to rep RideTech, and who doesnt want to see this thing sitting on the wheels

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[dusterbd13]

that thing is SICK. how far is the motor set back?

[GMracer]

1.5"

[mc84_zz4]

Awesome Fab work! great project! :twothumbs:

[ArtosDracon]

This thing is really amazing, congrats on such a sick build!

[Boatmark]

The fab work in this project never ceases to amaze me. You should be very proud of your work . . . almost a shame to cover it up with a body!

[demon1515]

Just WOW!

[GMracer]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/IMG_4224-1.jpg

[ArtosDracon]

Is that a temporary home for the swaybar? lol.

That firewall is gorgeous.

[GMracer]

haha, man everyone mentions the sway bar. Guess I should have uploaded the second picture

[GMracer]

Few updates, not much progress due to work, side work and buying a home. But I hope to have some time to get this thing done soon.

First off the brakes, huge thanks to fullthrottledan who welded these hats up for me. Moser redrilled them.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/IMG_4887-1.jpg
Rears
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/IMG_4908-1.jpg
The money picture!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/IMG_4890-1.jpg
Going to have to run flush mounts up front to clearance on the caliper
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/IMG_4893-1.jpg
I'm building two air tanks that will sit between the body mounts under the rocker. I'm using heavy wall due to them being so close to the ground
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/IMG_4898-1.jpg
Couple of the firewall and trans tunnel I'm working on
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The side will be radiused to accept the wheels
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Trans tunnel
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Shifter location is perfect
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/09/IMG_4899-1.jpg
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[WS6]

Very nice as always.

[craigs73]

Wow nice job

[Kingsize]

Updates? Great work going on here.

[shovellac]

Nice work, excellent fab work!

[sokoloka]

This is pretty amazing.

[85coupe50]

Wow... This truck is SICK... Excellent fab work.

[coolwelder62]

Awesome.

[the dan]

wow i dont know how ive missed this for so long

[craigs73]

any updates?

[WS6]

You still out there Nick? I hope this is coming along well still. Your truck and ratoutahell's truck are making me want to build up my 01 GMC extended cab.