i was at a 4x4 show at our local dunes... i saw a k5 there that had a neat thing.. he had a suicide front end. the hood opened up like a corvette and brought the fenders with it exposing the entire engine.. something like that would make a truck easier to work on i would think if it were up on 37 inch tires. =P any idea where i could get one.. or would i probably have to fab it myself..
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any idea on a suicide front end kit?
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sled_dog
1 ton status
you mean the whole front end tilted? or did the hood go up and then the fenders could follow?
Pretty sure Cyber-whatsit did that with his new front clip narrowing job... the olivedrab truck with the black tiger stripe/flame motif.
Not uncommon to cut at the back of the front quarters ... you can get fiberglass kits for this from US Body Source or do it yourself a las the truck above or
Chuck has a thing about it.
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Not uncommon to cut at the back of the front quarters ... you can get fiberglass kits for this from US Body Source or do it yourself a las the truck above or
Chuck has a thing about it.
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sled_dog
1 ton status
Cybrfire, did it, he has a narrowed front end but the same principle could apply to anyone.
how about like this.
or that
Hinge is also a winch mount so I needed the steel there anyway. Hinge pins are bolts that allow me to adjust the front end side to side and line it up when I pull the front end. Still got to do a grill yet but I've started drafting it and thats where it sits now.
or that
Hinge is also a winch mount so I needed the steel there anyway. Hinge pins are bolts that allow me to adjust the front end side to side and line it up when I pull the front end. Still got to do a grill yet but I've started drafting it and thats where it sits now.
darkshadow
1 ton status
well the pics are gone but heres one not that great
heres the thread,: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=garage&Number=1096230&Forum
heres the thread,: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=garage&Number=1096230&Forum
84gmcjimmy
1 ton status
cybr, that really is looking good /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
Just curious everyone, what is the advantage of tilting the front? From what I can see it would be harder to work on anything under the hood? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Just curious everyone, what is the advantage of tilting the front? From what I can see it would be harder to work on anything under the hood? /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
GMCLegacy
1/2 ton status
here is a pic from www.chuckschevytruckpages.com
he has pics start to finish, keeping a stock appearance.
http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/tilt1.html
he has pics start to finish, keeping a stock appearance.
http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/tilt1.html
Actually it makes most tasks under the hood easier. You can just plop down on a tire and change plugs or whatever. I've been doing some rewiring for the headlights and such and so far I really like it.
unick
1/2 ton status
theres a guy selling one on ebay
84gmcjimmy
1 ton status
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Actually it makes most tasks under the hood easier. You can just plop down on a tire and change plugs or whatever. I've been doing some rewiring for the headlights and such and so far I really like it.
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Ah yes, I forgot the fenders came with it, I was imaginationing the hood flipping forward blocking your way, then the fenders in the way on the sides. But the way you have it, it would be awesome! /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
Actually it makes most tasks under the hood easier. You can just plop down on a tire and change plugs or whatever. I've been doing some rewiring for the headlights and such and so far I really like it.
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Ah yes, I forgot the fenders came with it, I was imaginationing the hood flipping forward blocking your way, then the fenders in the way on the sides. But the way you have it, it would be awesome! /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
supersize75k5
OrganDonorRacing.com
I am in a toss up on the whole idea, when I originally finished my 75 blazer I wanted to go this route but the way I see it..
the truck has a huge tire that stops you from doing much of anything, you have to lean over it, when the truck is that tall and with a tire in the way there is just no easy way to do it, I wound up using no inner fenders, 2.5 inch back spacing and plenty of tire clearence, I could just lean in and do what ever.
no however since my front is narrowed so much, I can undo 4 bolts and toss the whole front end on the ground, I can take the radiator with it, or leave that part. I also use a home brew radiator support that is more that stong enough so it all works /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
before I had to put the edge of my tows on the bumper and lean over or stand on a tire..more that once that left the ribs hurting when I slipped /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif
how about a light weight 1 piece front?
I dunno, just no easy way to it /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
the truck has a huge tire that stops you from doing much of anything, you have to lean over it, when the truck is that tall and with a tire in the way there is just no easy way to do it, I wound up using no inner fenders, 2.5 inch back spacing and plenty of tire clearence, I could just lean in and do what ever.
no however since my front is narrowed so much, I can undo 4 bolts and toss the whole front end on the ground, I can take the radiator with it, or leave that part. I also use a home brew radiator support that is more that stong enough so it all works /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
before I had to put the edge of my tows on the bumper and lean over or stand on a tire..more that once that left the ribs hurting when I slipped /forums/images/graemlins/doah.gif
how about a light weight 1 piece front?
I dunno, just no easy way to it /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
