1984 Long and Low "Bruizer" Project...

[Big_Pimp]

Got alot of work dont on my truck this past weekend... Blacked out the grill, filled in the roof seam, eliminated the roof dings...

Let me know what you guys think...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/065_65.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/062_62.jpg

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/060_60.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/057_57.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/006_6.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/005_5.jpg

[frank alguire]

Tell me, how did you eliminate the rood dings?

I only can hope my '86 looks that good someday!

Take care and good luck with it,

Frank

[js7778]

you said that was an 86 what else have you done to it ? i just got an 86 fullsize in very good shape all original 92000 miles garaged no rust perfect ride and now im going to turn it into my project truck got to love ti ill post pic later today
how hard was it to fill in the drip rails?

[Big_Pimp]

how hard was it to fill in the drip rails?

have to weld in filler plates then use body filler to cut out the low spots

[drpdshrty]

Hey nice project truck.....i used to run around Witchita in an 85' SWB slammed. Good to see more Kansas guys!!

[bigblock73]

What method did you use to fill in the roof seam? Weld or ???

[Big_Pimp]

body filler and fiberglass...

[FordeatinZ71]

wow, that looks really good. i might have to do that to the '78 the next time it goes in for it's next phase of body work...

Josh

[Izzy]

Sweet. :cool:

[shaved80]

is that filler over paint? :nono:

looks good though, i shaved that roof seam on my truck too, cleans it up real nice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/onehitwonder_/b1ff5394.jpg

[Big_Pimp]

sanded it down to the metal first, lol...

[Big_Pimp]

hey guys, heres some updated pix, i got the rust and road nicks out of the front of the hood...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/019_19.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/018_18.jpg

[S10XtremeSR]

comin together lookin real good.

[Big_Pimp]

Well guys, I got the rest of the stake holes filled in, I also got the turn signals in the fenders filled in, just have some light filler work to do now, then I'll have pics up...

I do however have some pics from last week, I got the rollpan welded in...
I also designed and made a new licence plat relocator...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/TruckasofApril182006007.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/TruckasofApril182006005.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/TruckasofApril182006011.jpg

And just some random pics.....

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/TruckasofApril182006009.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/TruckasofApril182006008.jpg

[new.vs.old]

By amy chance do you still have the chrome that was on the tail gate?

[Big_Pimp]

By amy chance do you still have the chrome that was on the tail gate?

No sorry, trashed it, it was garbage anyways... All rusty looking and dinged up

[new.vs.old]

ah, hey you need any inside parts? i have three parts trucks for pics cheek out my post in this thred "anybody need parts"

[Big_Pimp]

ah, hey you need any inside parts? i have three parts trucks for pics cheek out my post in this thred "anybody need parts"

I need maybe a new steering wheel, headliner, but im broke right now, lol

[Big_Pimp]

I ordered my circle removabe peeper mirrors through Mooneyes today! Looks like the dumbo mirrors are finally coming off!

[lowc10]

i would skin the tailgate before welding up the holes from the trim peice.

[Big_Pimp]

i would skin the tailgate before welding up the holes from the trim peice.
I am going to order a full skin... I already trashed the stock tailgate, it was a piece...
I am going to weld the skin and tail light fillers shut and throw some lights in the rollpan :hump:

[lowc10]

to save yuo time and trouble they make a skin with a pan attached already

[evan86chevy]

By amy chance do you still have the chrome that was on the tail gate?


you need a GMC or Chevy piece... i have a GMC one left, already got rid of the chevy one, ill get some pics of it... just lemme know

[Big_Pimp]

Okay, so I have been working on this mother ****er all day so far... Here is an update...
I have all the mojor bodywork done and now im filling in the cracks... I used a high build primer to cover the fillers and after the scratches and all that **** are sanded down im spraying the black so I will finally have one color primer on the whole truck...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/DSCF0833.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/DSCF0834.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/DSCF0835.jpg

Finally got the drivers side door filled!
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/DSCF0837.jpg

I love my new trim rings... Bling...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/DSCF0836.jpg

Anyone notice whats finally missing??? Just a hint. "Thier" replacements arived in Lexana, KS at 1pm ;)

[evan86chevy]

ummm.... mirrors?? :think:

[Izzy]

Taillights.

[Big_Pimp]

Well, heres the final pic from the end of the day... All I got left is the turn signal... And also the underside of the doors... And Cab Corners.... **** I GOT ALOT LEFT! Lol...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/DSCF0838.jpg

And yes, its mirrors...

My taillight was just taken off the get some work needed in that area done...

[Big_Pimp]

update... heres the truck as of yesterday...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/dcmeeting023.jpg

[lowc10]

looking good. Are you keeping the push bars on?

[pumper578]

looking nice, i like the new grill also,i got a question though on your cab corners did you remove the bed or weld it from the inside?

[Big_Pimp]

looking nice, i like the new grill also,i got a question though on your cab corners did you remove the bed or weld it from the inside?

havnt done them yet, i am thinking of trying something new though, i will fill everyone in on it if it turns out good, lol... If not, I am going to remove the bed and do it from the outside. I plan on baggin the truck so it will be done at that time when i have the bed off anyways...

And I DONT plan on keeping the push bars, thier just a bioch to get off...

[Big_Pimp]

I think I am going to be rolling this down to Slamboree... Good Idea or a BAd idea??? I hope it makes the 2 1/2 hour drive, lol

[Big_Pimp]

I just oredered my full air ride setup for the truck yesterday! Gonna be a monoleaf for now...

[evan86chevy]

on your cab corners did you remove the bed or weld it from the inside?

i took my box of, just to make it easier... and i had one of my fuel tanks off so that helped out too... i am curious now as to how you're planning on doin it big_pimp?

[82Blaze]

So....did you make it to Slamboree? A lot of nice trucks there, but man was it HOT!!!!!

[lay low 87]

sweet f'in truck, man. not enough people rockin the longbeds. or the kustom multi primer paint:D

[shaved80]

And I DONT plan on keeping the push bars, thier just a bioch to get off...

i think you should keep them, they look mean, and it would definetly be different

[Euzoa]

:soapbox: If you dont think it will make a 2 and 1/2 hour drive you need to worry about that before you even get anything more than primer on it. :soapbox:

[Big_Pimp]

A little update.....

I have a full FBSS air ride system in my living for this truck now!!!
The notches at 3/4 way in (Bottom half and frame not removed yet)...
Going to be getting the bed ready, mounting air tank (8 gallon) and compressors (2 Viar 380's) and sectioning it so I can get it on over the notches and all that stuff.... Will have pics of the current work done up sometime later today...

Next weekend we (Fellow Club Members) are hoping on getting everything done and layin this truck down!!!!!

[Big_Pimp]

Oh yeah, i am planning on going to Spookfest in Lawton and entering the FullSize Under Construction catagory...
The cab corners should be done soon, maybe this week sometime...
And it can make a long drive, lol...

I replaced the intake manifold also, I have some updated motor pics I will have up later as well...

[Big_Pimp]

Okay, here are the pics from the day we did the started the notches...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck005-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck017.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/drumguy999/GregsTruck021.jpg

In the next two weeks I will be running wires and getting the bed done, mounting the tank (8 gallon) and mounting the compressors (2 Viar 380's)
Will have up more pics as the project goes on!

Hoping to have it fully bagged by the last weekend in October for Spookfest in Lawton, OK.

[Col Clank]

Nice welds, keep the pic updates coming....

[lay low 87]

how much static drop and how?

[Big_Pimp]

how much static drop and how?

Dont know the excact number, but put the axle over the leaf and threw a one inch block on it. Road on the bump stops with the bed on...

[Izzy]

Nice job, welds look very clean.

[932500]

Wow. i must start by saying i am personally not big on lowered trucks, but i cannot help but comment on the nice job. I applaud you fabrication skills. i love to see a good finished modifacation that doesnt look hacked up. keep the pics coming

[Turnin20s]

Clean welds man. What welder do you have? My welds are real close to looking like yours, but I have a little more practicing to do before I do my notch. How long you been welding? Looking foward to some updates though

[Big_Pimp]

Okay... tonight I got the tank and compressors mounted... The pics I took only show one compressor right now because it was getting dark so I wanted to take some pics before it was too late... But with the help of a flashlight I did get the other compressor mounted as well...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/BruizerBed004.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/BruizerBed003.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/BruizerBed002.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/BruizerBed001.jpg

I will take a pic tomorrow of it all finished... Also tomorrow I am going to run the wiring for the switchbox.

[drpdshrty]

lookin great man. i have never thought of the idea of keeping the compressor in a battery box. im gonna do that for my air system on my helper bags.

hopefully i will see ya at some shows before it gets too cold

[lowc10]

why not put all that under the bed?

[Big_Pimp]

why not put all that under the bed?

Because i like it there, lol... i did it for maintenance reason plus so i can keep everything cleaner...
easier to work on... Can show it off better... Just everything. I think its better to show it then to hide it...

[Big_Pimp]

Well I finished the baggs today....

Well, I say pics and I keep my word, lol...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED004.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED003.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED001.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED002.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED006.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED009.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED010.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED007.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/FINALLYBAGGED008.jpg

Yeah, im gonna need some drop spindles, and/or cut the front bag cups down a bit. I can get an inch out of the the front by cutting the massive cups down...

I was driving down the road in houise though lifting the front all the way up and airing out, over and over again and alot of people where stairing in disbelief. It was funny....
Rides nice too considering I have no shocks what so ever. I love it, i am soo happy. I went and baught a couple cases of beer and im gettin ****ED UP TONIGHT! Not like I dont usually do that anyways, lol.

[shaved80]

does it lay out? what did you run in the front, plates and cups or 2 cups?

[Big_Pimp]

Thats as low as the front will go... Just cups under each bagg.... I need to cut about an inch off them though...

And the rear will lay out a little more, i need to cut out the wheel wells because the tire hit right now...

[drpdshrty]

looks good man

[44gmcnewf]

thats awesome looks realy nice cant wait to see it when its all done!!!!!!:guns:

[lay low 87]

f-in badass. im jealous.

[shaved80]

Thats as low as the front will go... Just cups under each bagg.... I need to cut about an inch off them though...

And the rear will lay out a little more, i need to cut out the wheel wells because the tire hit right now...

are you trying to get it to lay or just lower? looks like you're running top plates, i hear you can't lay with those. plus you also have the bumpstops on the lca still, you can probably only go one more inch until those hit anyways

looks good by the way

[Big_Pimp]

Okay, cut the bump stops out and this bitch is layed now... I dont think I can get much lower right now...

The Exhaust...
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/finallydoneish009.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/finallydoneish007.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/finallydoneish003.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/finallydoneish004.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/finallydoneish006.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/finallydoneish002.jpg

I will take better pics on the next nice ass day... Total time took me about 1 1/2 hours to do it all today... That include pulling the bags out and putting them back in... Not hard at all.... Just with the angles and **** I had to cut the bumpstops out in sections. But its all done now....
All I need to do next is cut the wheel tubs in the back so the tires can come up out the top of them, then the rear will lay a bit more, maybe an inch or two...
Then I still need Shocks, Paint, Tailgate, Interior and some motor mods I have planned.....

[smashingchuck]

looks like you're running top plates, i hear you can't lay with those.

my truck has top plates... it lays frame pretty damn hard.

[tom coop]

ive got top plates and sd lower cups and im nowhere near as low as you guys. what am i missin? oh yeah, you truck looks good :rsr:

[Col Clank]

frame Z

[smashingchuck]

ive got top plates and sd lower cups and im nowhere near as low as you guys. what am i missin? oh yeah, you truck looks good :rsr:

a raised crossmember and custom tubular control arms :read:

[Big_Pimp]

I just took those cups and measured them... 2 1/4 inch tall... I cut mine down to 1/4 inch...

[smashingchuck]

I just took those cups and measured them... 2 1/4 inch tall... I cut mine down to 1/4 inch...

the top or bottom ones? either way, don't they rub? Look CLOSELY!

[tom coop]

what else do you have to do when you z the frame besides lower the frame horns. woulndnt that put the front end too low for everything to line up? and the custom control arms, is there somewhere i can buy them or do i actually have to do some engineering

[smashingchuck]

and the custom control arms, is there somewhere i can buy them or do i actually have to do some engineering

When I built mine, you couldn't get them anywhere. That was few years back... now you can buy them directly from Air Ride Technologies.

[Big_Pimp]

Little Update... Wow it has been a while since I posted on here...

My truck is fully bagged and laying out. Its going in for paint within the next 3 weeks or so... Tint as well... Powdercoating the wheels eventually to match the paint.

Everything is going to be one solid color. From the wheels to the seat belts.

[chevysnbuicks]

pics???? :D

I would love to see what all you've had to do to make it lay.

[Big_Pimp]

I had to cut the rear wheel wells out and some of the metal in the bed. The front sits down on the tranny crossmember. I need to section it out one day, lol...

[chevytodd]

Awesome work ! Keep us updated.

[Big_Pimp]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/Picture001-1.jpg

This isn't the best pic, it lays a bit more in the front now... Its gettin painted within the next 3 weeks or so.

[Old77]

Definitely post pics once you have it painted! That's a cool project! I've got a 77 longbed but I'm not sure I'll go that low with it but that is really awesome work! :)

[44gmcnewf]

needs a toneu cover for it cant wait to see it painted

[FordeatinZ71]

damn that sits low...nice work man!

[BlackC10]

Man! That's scrapin' the ground! NICE!

[FordeatinZ71]

Man! That's scrapin' the ground! NICE!

NICE TRUCK MAN! is that a Vortec 5.3 or just a 327?

[lay low 87]

bitchin. love to see the laid out longbeds.

[Big_Pimp]

Well guiys, I did some more work today. I have to finish up the passengers side and then do a little more fille rowrk. Right now its scheduled for paint the first weekend in June, that Saturday... Baby Blue... Then maybe some white pinstriping depending on the $$$ a little later on. I don't wanna do too much because I found out that I am deploying to the desert from September-January and when I get back I think I want a cowl hood and then two tone the truck. Well, heres a few snap shots. The rear lays out a little more now since I made room for the tires to tuck.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/May19002.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/May19001.jpg

[44gmcnewf]

damm i seen this back at the top of the forum and i was like woot its painted .... now im disapointed lol just kiddin your painting your truck baby blue lol thats what colour my truck was when i bought it but when i get my body work done im going colisonne blue i think thats what its called its the colour on the 90 ish grand sport corvette. Cant wait to wee it all done.

[Big_Pimp]

Oh yeah, I cant remember if I ever posted these pics or not so I took some new ones. I removed my stock bench and mounted 96 Caprice seats on the stock frame. I just need to build a center console to hold my gauges and hide the rest of the stock frame. Heres the pic...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/May19006.jpg

And heres a few shots of the bed cut up to tuck the tires more. Im not too worried about how it looks (all jaged and ****) because I plan on adding a cover some day. Plus with the airride all in the bed people tend to look at that more rather then whats all cut up...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/May19004.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/May19005.jpg

[chevysnbuicks]

How hard was it to get those seats to bolt in? It looks really great.

[Big_Pimp]

Just had to get some stock steel from Lowes and cut it down. Mount then in as rails after you drill the holes. Then everthing bolts in.

[ocbaud]

damnit i need bags :(

truck looks awesome btw :)

[speed_demon666]

could u post some more pics of the seat install, i tried to install buckets into my truck but had problems because of the floor. when u bolted them in how did u get around the gas tank?

[Big_Pimp]

could u post some more pics of the seat install, i tried to install buckets into my truck but had problems because of the floor. when u bolted them in how did u get around the gas tank?

I mounted them to the stock seat frame. You take the bench and strip it of the cloth and pdding until your left with the frame. Mount them to it. You will have to add some rails to mount them to.

[Old77]

could u post some more pics of the seat install, i tried to install buckets into my truck but had problems because of the floor. when u bolted them in how did u get around the gas tank?

I put buckets out of an 02 silverado into my 77 but I had to relocated my gas tank to the rear. So I basically bought a new tank designed for a suburban and mounted it where the spare tire would normally be. Then the cutting of the floor began! It was one of those deals of measure 10 thousand times and cut once because once you start cutting there pretty much isn't any going back:) It looks KILLER now, though. Those seats look like they were born in there. Unfortunately, I dont pics posted to a URL or I'd post some up here.

What Big_Pimp did probably saved him LOTS of work!!

[Big_Pimp]

I put buckets out of an 02 silverado into my 77 but I had to relocated my gas tank to the rear. So I basically bought a new tank designed for a suburban and mounted it where the spare tire would normally be. Then the cutting of the floor began! It was one of those deals of measure 10 thousand times and cut once because once you start cutting there pretty much isn't any going back:) It looks KILLER now, though. Those seats look like they were born in there. Unfortunately, I dont pics posted to a URL or I'd post some up here.

What Big_Pimp did probably saved him LOTS of work!!

Yes it did... It also saved alot of time. I think it took maybe 2 hours to complete. The only downfall is the stock seat frame showing. But once a center console is built and the ends are covered, you will never know.

[cody777]

MIght be a stupid question but what is the chrome ti\hings in the tail lights?

[82blazer]

Blue dots...They make the tail lights glow a really neat looking purpleish blue.

[Big_Pimp]

Yup. The bodywork isn't the best, hell it was done by me. You can see some imperfections here and there. But I think this thing looks so goddamn pimp one ****in color! I can't stop looking at it! I am doing the wheels sometime this week too so it should look even better by next weekend!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/PAINTED012.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/PAINTED008.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/PAINTED007.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/PAINTED009.jpg

Special thanks to Larry and Flyin Eye and the other guys there chillin and helpin out.

[lay low 87]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/PAINTED008.jpg


you gonna get that door straight?

[Big_Pimp]

you gonna get that door straight?

Im not worried about it now. I stands out more in the photo then in person. My main concern is some of the scratches here and there. I really need new doors all around. They are both rusting through on the bottom.

[lay low 87]

what static drop components did u use? got any ground clearance pics?

[duh-09]

Nice truck. There's one running around like that over here but it's sporting grey primer and a chop top. To me, your's looks a lot better.

[Big_Pimp]

Well, been a while since I updated... Got 20" KMC SS wheels on it now...

Coming soon... Engine driven compressor, Drop spindles, window tint...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/with20s011.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/with20s010.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b253/ks_truckin/with20s008.jpg

I know it NEEDS drop spindles... I am planning on getting them sooner then later.

[bizzybone485]

Dude i just went through all this. Thought the picture in your sig might have been a photoshop and then looked at the date and starting scrolling. Two words...great work!! IMFO. I cant wait till im bagged. Definitely get 2 inch drop spindles. Hey what wheels and tire combo are you running on that. I cant imagine how much better it would look if you just simply sprayed some coats of clear on there when your done.

[tonxcab]

Maybe one day my truck will look that good
Very nice truck

[Big_Pimp]

Thanks... Yeah I have done all the work along with a bunch of my buddies here in Wichita. Only been in the shop once to get sprayed...

Next up is the EDC project. I am actually getting the compressor sometime this weekend hopefully. Then the tink and then spindles...

As for the wheels, they are 20" all around. Not sure on the tire sizes right off the top of my head. Obviously thought the shoes on the rear are a bit bigger then the ones on the front, lol.

[chevysnbuicks]

Nice.. can't wait to see it done.

[tonxcab]

What is your rear setup

[Big_Pimp]

What is your rear setup

Bags over axle... Mono leaf... 6 inch blocks... Slam Specialties RE8's with a monster notch.

[tonxcab]

Ok thanks thats a nice truck
How much lift front and rear.
Where did you get your 6" block and u-bolts.
If I can ask how much it all was for your setup.

[soldi]

awsome looking truck!

[92 sierra slx]

nice lookin truck

[gmclowsierra]

im looking at doing the edc also. have you found brackets for the pump yet. i have a york 210. oh by the way nice truck i have the twin

[Big_Pimp]

Ok thanks thats a nice truck
How much lift front and rear.
Where did you get your 6" block and u-bolts.
If I can ask how much it all was for your setup.

I don't know how much lift, TONS in the front and in the rear I almost clear the rim at full lift. Got my blocks from a friend...

$2,000 for the setups plus random costs for wires and stuff.

THANKS FOR ALL THE COMPLIMENTS!

[gmclowsierra]

how did you make out with the edc? any news there yet?

[92 sierra slx]

can we have pics of your front setup???

[jlee003]

looks good man. dont often see too many sclb done up like this.

[BigBadBowtie572]

:rocking:

[Inverter]

Dont you have to Z the front or change the crossmember to layout those squarebodies?

[chevysnbuicks]

Dont you have to Z the front or change the crossmember to layout those squarebodies?

Yes. And trim the frame rails under the cab, and move the gas tank, and if you Z then you have to get a new steering column with 2 u-joints, and I think you have to do that if you chop the x-member too, but I'm not sure.

or just do what this guy (http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/3051019-post68.html) did.

full thread link here (http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/classics/296185-story-so-far-4.html)

[Inverter]

Thats what I thought. I would change the crossmember and channel for trans/D-line etc. if I remember correctly. Still a unique build. Do it up Wichita.