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GsxrMike's build thread...Frostbite 2011 Pictures are in!

Oh and I would like to put a fiberglass hood on it. Anybody know where I can get one for less than $300?
 
Wait a Second here.. Lets go back a little bit. Can you explain the first winch design? Was it mounted up side down? If so why couldn't you just spool it the other way? Idk.
 
dstang97 said:
Wait a Second here.. Lets go back a little bit. Can you explain the first winch design? Was it mounted up side down? If so why couldn't you just spool it the other way? Idk.
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Yes I installed it upside down and I couldn't spool it backwards because then the winch would be working against the brake which would burn the damn thing up in no time.
 
try carhoods.com under race weight, they had a stock one for 370 and an indy cowl induction for 350. not under 300 but closer.
 
bftank said:
try carhoods.com under race weight, they had a stock one for 370 and an indy cowl induction for 350. not under 300 but closer.
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Cheapest one I could find was like $530 after mail in rebate. YIKES! Where are you finding any cheaper than that on that site?:confused:

I found this one which would work good cause I could just pin it on and go and it would be very very light weight.
 
found a cheaper one while looking for the website the others on.

go to www.up22.com
select chevy truck 60-98
select 81-87 race weight.

cheapest for your year i found was $240 for a lift off type and $300 for a hinge type.
 
Alright guys I'm back...I don't know for how long but I am back for now. I have been working 70-90 hour weeks since April and now I am caught up a bit and only working 60 hour weeks. Plus I may be hiring another new guy which will free up more time.

Anyways I ordered a bender today from some diesel performance place. It was only $330 shipped so we will see how it lasts. I am going to hunt around and try to find the threads on the 241/205 doubler but just in case anybody knows, has anybody come out with a kit yet? Anyways I will try to get bits and pieces done here and there but at least I am back at it.
 
stan1688 said:
I was thinking about posting and seeing how things were going. Looking forward to some progress so we can do some wheelin together.
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Frostbite will hold true to it's name if I go next year because I will have no top and no heat. I guess I will have to dress warm!
 
more progress

I almost have the passenger side half door done. I used 16 gauge tread plate for the panels. I just have to finish welding the seams but I got caught up last night because I had to go get a 4' long python for my son. He turns 4 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Pics for your pleasure...
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Nice... Are you going to have any kind of latch system to where the doors will open? Or you just going to climb over?

Keep up the good work...
 
stan1688 said:
Nice... Are you going to have any kind of latch system to where the doors will open? Or you just going to climb over?

Keep up the good work...
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Actually I retained the stock door latch and took the piece that used to attach to the outside handle and ran it out of a small hole I drilled and then curled it up and tack welded it to itself. All you have to do is pull on it and it opens. I will try to get a better picture up later.
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I just ordered my clocking ring from DIY4X! I should be able to finish getting the body off tonight so I can start cleaning/repairing/painting.
 
I guess since I feel like spending money I don't have I just ordered a steering brace from ORD. WHOO HOO!
 
Nice build...

I like the winch mount...

I may have to use you pics for inspiration when building one for my crew cab...:D


Keep it up...
 
I got the body off tonight. I also got the rear hangers switched around and it gave me 1.5" more lift in the back. I will post more pictures later when I don't have to use my phone.
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