chiefheaphy said:
that is why i get paid the big bucks
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Heaph's Build Thread - Built not Bought
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that is why i get paid the big bucks
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
Duece and a half Rocks it is.
I'm already this deep I might as well do it right. I made the decision. Im goin Rocks. I found a good deal on some 2.5's in Ma. Gonna check em out on Sat. anything specific I should look for? There military take offs.
Can I make a dually tow rig out of a 1/2 ton 4x4 00 silverado by solid axlein the front with my 60 and puttin the D70HD in the back? Ill have to ditch the sixer and tired trans. I wonder if the sbc350 I have will work along with one of the Turbo Hydramatics. I have a lot of time and money invested in these axles especially the 60 and would very much like to put them to use. or should I just sell them?
Thanks
B
Bein around this stuff for the past week and a half definetely helped me make my desicion!!!
I'm already this deep I might as well do it right. I made the decision. Im goin Rocks. I found a good deal on some 2.5's in Ma. Gonna check em out on Sat. anything specific I should look for? There military take offs.
Can I make a dually tow rig out of a 1/2 ton 4x4 00 silverado by solid axlein the front with my 60 and puttin the D70HD in the back? Ill have to ditch the sixer and tired trans. I wonder if the sbc350 I have will work along with one of the Turbo Hydramatics. I have a lot of time and money invested in these axles especially the 60 and would very much like to put them to use. or should I just sell them?
Thanks
B
Bein around this stuff for the past week and a half definetely helped me make my desicion!!!
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
I always hit the submit button before the pics are ready.
southern_n_crunkk5
Registered Member
looks like its turning out pretty well keep up the good work
54inches
1/2 ton status
Good choice. I decided to go rocks few months back. I think we will both be happy.
BTW, do not worry about the back-handed comments from the RockCrawlers around here....he he...they are just jealous, because yours is bigger than theirs!!!!!!!!
BTW, do not worry about the back-handed comments from the RockCrawlers around here....he he...they are just jealous, because yours is bigger than theirs!!!!!!!!
RGV72BLAZER
1/2 ton status
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one crazy a$$ build. i'll keep an eye on your build. the 60/70 combo would be killer on a tow rig and good to see you went to rocks. let me just tell you, that the 44s on a 70 looks killer...i know, that's what i'm running on mine as soon as i find a tranny and button up the 'cage
chiefheaphy said:
Why not just sell them? The money you get could really help towards the build.
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
Hell yeah
Alright were in business.
Alright were in business.
chevy wrangler
1/2 ton status
how are you gonna get em off??
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
I just did! What a PITA. Used a Engine hoist. For a hundred bux that thing has easily been the best investment made in a while. It was like a fricking jigsaw puzzle, but with a liitle brains and a lot of coersion, they came off just fine.
NEK5
3/4 ton status
Man, I wish I had given you my phone number, I`m only over in Lynn, I would`ve swung over and helped you out...chiefheaphy said:
chiefheaphy said:
No joke bro, my cherry picker has been my best investment ever as far as tools go.
Nice! Very nice!
Now I can't wait to see the rest of the truck...........completed!
Now I can't wait to see the rest of the truck...........completed!
TruckNutzDude
1/2 ton status
Delicious, I love Rocky Road...
54inches
1/2 ton status
I have been wondering how in hell I was going unload these beasts.....
I broke my hoist unleading a fully assembled BBC with a th400 attached......
note to self....do not do that!
I broke my hoist unleading a fully assembled BBC with a th400 attached......
note to self....do not do that!
swedester
1/2 ton status
Q:what exactly did those axles come off?or,what kind of old trucks should I be looking for to find such axles.sorry for the o/t
NEK5
3/4 ton status
These.
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
swedester said:
2.5 ton (duece and a half), M35 Military trucks. I think they are all tandem (two rear axles).
The axles are made by rockwell and are sometimes refered to as rockwell top loaders.
The truck behind the drillers.
chiefheaphy
1/2 ton status
Finally
Picked up 5 sheets of 12" X 72" X 3/16" plate the other day and finished making templates tonight. Hopefully I will get it cut in the next week and have the frame fully boxed soon thereafter. I also cleaned up the rear rock and removed the drums (24 rivets) and painted it flat camo green. It looks mean! Ill get some pics of it later.
Slow but steady!
If ne1 wants to box there frame I could probably trace these to paper and send them cheap through the mail. You would mostlikely have to tweak em a bit but the basic shapes are there.
Heaph
Picked up 5 sheets of 12" X 72" X 3/16" plate the other day and finished making templates tonight. Hopefully I will get it cut in the next week and have the frame fully boxed soon thereafter. I also cleaned up the rear rock and removed the drums (24 rivets) and painted it flat camo green. It looks mean! Ill get some pics of it later.
Slow but steady!
If ne1 wants to box there frame I could probably trace these to paper and send them cheap through the mail. You would mostlikely have to tweak em a bit but the basic shapes are there.
Heaph
balterbuilt
1/2 ton status
I don't tihnk your truck is happy with those rocks in the back of it, mine didn't like my axles either!
