Project SCHEVY 2001 Silverado full frame build

[tones2SS]

Hey Nick.
Sorry about the unfortunate events. You'll be back at it in no time buddy! Take care.:thumbsup:

[tom091074]

Since you have the new shop do you have any new pics?

[GMracer]

I will, still waiting on brake parts, and some new ideas. Soon my man!

[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.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3276.jpg
Set at 4.5" ride height
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3271.jpg
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3284.jpg

[GMracer]

Say goodbye to front crossmembers, only upper arm and shockwave mounts will remain
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3278.jpg
oh and bye to the rear bag mounts
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3281.jpg
well I wasn't kidding. Good bye front suspension
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3287.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3288.jpg

[tones2SS]

Hey Nick, what's going on bud?
What are you going to do for suspension now? Glad to see you back at it. Keep us posted bud.:thumbsup:

[GMracer]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/FrontCradel2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/FrontCradel1.jpg

[waynieZ]

Glad to see your storage problem settled. You've already made some good progress. Nice.

[GMracer]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3318.jpg
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[GMracer]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3342.jpg
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[GMracer]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3402.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3405.jpg

[waynieZ]

Looks good Nick. Glad to see you getting time to work on your project.

[tones2SS]

Great job Nick. Nice to see you thrashing on the project again.
Nice work man!:cheers:

[ScotI]

Curious.... Why the front x-member(s) 'do-over'? Obviously, they 'flow' better. Any other reasons?

[GMracer]

Just wanted to, better look and design

[Splash4195]

WOw this is a heck of a project!

[davin24]

Whats involve when doing the custom rack and pinion as far as geometry,bumpsteer etc.??

[GMracer]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3416.jpg
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[tones2SS]

That's a nasty build Nick. Great job man!:thumbsup:

[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.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3459.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3462.jpg
Front new vs. stock
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3465.jpg
Front and Rear, 16" rotors with 6 piston calipers front, 14" rotors with 4 piston calipers rear
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3468.jpg
Got to have the banner!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3473.jpg

[conekiller13]

Front and Rear, 16" rotors with 6 piston calipers front, 14" rotors with 4 piston calipers rear

What's the matter....they were out of the big brake systems?

[GregWeld]

LOVE THAT....

Nice shoes!

[GMracer]

What's the matter....they were out of the big brake systems?

Yea I was pissed, I hope it still stops. :rofl:

Thanks Greg!

[waynieZ]

Is that a manhole cover you drilled out for a rotor?? lol Very nice.

[coolwelder62]

Awesome fab work.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott

[tones2SS]

Very nice Nick. Awesome brakes. Shocking to see the stock to Wilwood rotors.
Are you still in Stoughton Nick?

[GMracer]

Mansfield, also my shop is in mansfield

[tones2SS]

Mansfield, also my shop is in mansfield

Where abouts in Mansfield?
Great build man. Very nice.:thumbsup:

[GMracer]

On a side street, if you want to swing by sometime let me know

[tones2SS]

On a side street, if you want to swing by sometime let me know

Yeah, definitely. That sounds good. I'll send you a pm when I can. Thanks!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[GMracer]

Completed some sheet metal today
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3479.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3481.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3484.jpg
Cut some more stuff off the chassis...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3485.jpg

[hammered65]

Nick, the filler panel for the raised bed floor looks awesome and the finished edge looks perfect! Did you use a bead roller for the debossed areas in the panel? Really liking the new front crossmembers too. Been following your thread from the beginning and can't wait to see more.

[syborg tt]

OMG - those brakes are huge

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3465.jpg

[frankv11]

ground braking stuff

you got skills keep it up

[GMracer]

Yep, used a cheap-o HF beadroller I mounted to a stand. This is the first piece I tried and plan to use it through-out my build.
Marty I know right! haha
Thanks guys!!

[tones2SS]

Awesome Nick. Looking really good.
Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

[GMracer]

small update, waiting for frame rails to get here

Tips done and mounted, pan welded in
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3609.jpghttp://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3610.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3618.jpg


Didn't like how the ribs on the gate went below the bed floor when it was up... so I fixed it.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3620.jpg
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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3624.jpg

[tones2SS]

Awesome work Nick. Looks really good.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Holly S !!!

Hey -- hope you left some room for paint in that tailgate area!


Super nice work!

[waynieZ]

Wow it looks great nick. Nice work.

[cencalc6]

excellent work dude! :hail:

[Sieg]

After feeling like I finally hit rock bottom with some family issues, my life is headed in what I feel the right direction finally...
Congratulations, I've been dealing with family issues in business the last 10 years and it's no fun. It appears you've found appropriate "therapy" in this impressive build project which showcases the amount of talent you possess. Keep it up! :thumbsup:

[GMracer]

Much better design, got some water jet work coming up for rear crossmember to allow exhaust through and transmission mount. Stay tuned
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3654.jpg
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[ScotI]

Cool looking set-up.

[Ron in SoCal]

GM - great layout/bends on the frame rails. Looks like a work of art...!

[waynieZ]

Very nice work nick. That should be plenty stout.

[tones2SS]

Awesome work Nick. Keep up the great bud.:cheers:

[GMracer]

Motor mounts done
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3679.jpg
Trans Mount
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3675.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3674.jpg
Exhaust Cut through
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3672.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_3678.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nice work!

[417 Motorsports]

:thumbsup: hell ya!!!! That looks awesome man!

[coolwelder62]

This is an amazing project.It just keep's getting cooler w/every post.Awesome fab work.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott

[tones2SS]

This is an amazing project.It just keep's getting cooler w/every post.Awesome fab work.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott

X2! Keep up the good work.

[GMracer]

thanks guys, and thanks to roadster shop for some inspiration for the trans mount

[pmgm]

Wow... Nice build.... Your frame looks amazing.......

[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.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/IMG_3945.jpg
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Fully collapsed
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/IMG_3994.jpg

[GregWeld]

Nice work Nick! Love the brackets!

Oh yeah -- that welding ain't bad either! :D

[GMracer]

thanks Greg, means alot. CAD really opened up a whole new venue for this build

[417 Motorsports]

ya your welding has come along ways since you started the build!!!!

I love it!!!

[coolwelder62]

Nice work Nick! Love the brackets!

Oh yeah -- that welding ain't bad either! :DX2:thumbsup: Scott

[waynieZ]

Awesome work Nick. I guess your really enjoying the new welder, beautiful welds.

[tones2SS]

Killer work Nick. Keep up the great work. I can't wait to see this truck done.:thumbsup:

[GMracer]

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

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4007.jpg
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[tones2SS]

That is SICK looking Nick. Very nice man. Keep up the great work and keep us posted.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[waynieZ]

It looks great Nick. Awesome fab work. Those are some big meats.

[GMracer]

thanks guys!

[417 Motorsports]

that pic lookin down on the rear suspension is MONEY!!!! I love it! The ONLY thing i think i would have changed since you were this far in is gave the front wheels more offset and moved all the suspension in some to keep the same geometry, but what you have done with the whole project is awesome and you have done a tremendous job!!! Keep it up man

Blake

[Cris@JCG]

Awesome work! following this thread.. Keep up the great work :thumbsup:

[GMracer]

Blake I couldn't agree more. That's one thing I do wish I could change, but don't want to go back now

[68RS350]

truck looks awesome! What did you use to smooth the corners around your rear bad pockets you made in the frame?

[Tony@AirRideTech]

Love the banner! :D

[GMracer]

truck looks awesome! What did you use to smooth the corners around your rear bad pockets you made in the frame?
Flap disk, just takes the edge off the weld, very little material removal mainly just to shape it
Love the banner! :D

Gigagity!

[elitecustombody]

Love the banner! :D

I'll sport them around my shop if you send a few my way:D

[c.schulz]

Nice.....Subscibed

[417 Motorsports]

I'll sport them around my shop if you send a few my way:D

Ya me too!!!! (HINT HINT) :D

[Werks]

I was thinking it would be slick to have your tailgate look normal when closed and then meet even with your new raised bed floor when open. I came up with a quick and dirty sketch on one way that might be done. Im sure it would take some math and tweaking to get right but it could be worth it.

[GMracer]

Crazy, great minds think alike. Ive had that up my sleeve the entire build.

[GMracer]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/IMG_4224.jpg

[waynieZ]

Thats going to look sweet Nick.

[conekiller13]

You may have some clearence issues with that sway bar placement.....:rofl: :rofl:

[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.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4887.jpg
Rears
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4908.jpg
The money picture!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4890.jpg
Going to have to run flush mounts up front to clearance on the caliper
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4893.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
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4898.jpg
Couple of the firewall and trans tunnel I'm working on
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4883.jpg
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The side will be radiused to accept the wheels
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4888.jpg
Trans tunnel
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4896.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4897.jpg
Shifter location is perfect
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4899.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/IMG_4900.jpg

[elitecustombody]

Looks like you're getting a hang of bead rolling, looks great,man.:thumbsup:

[GMracer]

thanks, not too bad for a cheap-o beadroller.

[waynieZ]

Wow Very nice work Nick. It looks great.

[syborg tt]

Glad to see an Update - keep up the good work and Congrads on the new house

[elitecustombody]

thanks, not too bad for a cheap-o beadroller.


Actually it looks very nice, I like the layout of all the beadrolled pieces:thumbsup: BTW, which beadroller are you using?

[GMracer]

bought it at harbor freight and built a stand for it
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Fab%20Work/BeadRoller012.jpg

[tones2SS]

Great job Nick. Looks some great progress. Good to see you back at it.
Good luck!

[Splash4195]

Wow it's looking pretty good!

[Sinco]

Subscribed

[coolwelder62]

Lookin real good.I really like this project.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[nitropyro]

nice project Nick!
i have an 05 2500hd 6.0 turbo'd making 620rwhp. i wanna body drop it here soon. after seeing this i may just have to build a frame!
great work!!
Danny

[Hotrod1]

great job!

[GMracer]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/538036_716620515217_1053899688_n_zps222597bf.jpg

[Streetrod77]

You do great work. The build is awesome. Hope I get to this level one day with being able to Fab.

[Jgpclone]

gmracer u sir have great skills:hail:

[Viperlover]

I can't wait to see this truck come together. :hail:

[syborg tt]

I wondered how you were doing. I was watching trucks today and the took the truck they built on the autocross and made me think of your poject.

It looks awesome so what's next

[WSSix]

Awesome, Nick! Glad you're still out there pluggin away on the truck. :thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

C'mon, over a year with no updates and all we get is one measly pic?! Seriously?? :lol: Looking good, but we need more.

[syborg tt]

C'mon, over a year with no updates and all we get is one measly pic?! Seriously?? :lol: Looking good, but we need more.

Dang you sound like me :unibrow:

[MattO]

Glad to see work being done, but you're seriously blue ballin us right now...

[tones2SS]

Looking great Nick. Glad to see the updates.

[E.rodz]

great job on the build keep trucking along and you will be able to drive it again in no time!:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Glad to see you back Nick. Looking good.

[Karl Buchka]

That sheet-metal work on the firewall and tunnel looks amazing. Great job!

[mitch_04]

Love this thread, glad its not dead!

[dug]

Glad to see work being done, but you're seriously blue ballin us right now...

what he said.:guns:

[waynieZ]

Hi Nick any updates? Hope all is well.

[mitch_04]

I got really excited to see this in the new posts list... then sad when there wasn't anything new...

[67goatman455]

I got really excited to see this in the new posts list... then sad when there wasn't anything new...

Blue balls over here too. who knows this guy? someone tell him we are getting anxious over here.

Edit: I found him on facebook HAHAHA

[waynieZ]

Well Scott did you tell him we're still interested??

[67goatman455]

i did. he may not have sen it. they go to a junk section almost if your not friends with them

[GMracer]

I don't recall seeing anything on facebook... but I'm back.

[MattO]

About time...

Get to work! :hitaxeonthehead:

[Build-It-Break-it]

I just went through every page of this build. Amazing Fabrication skills. More updates please!!

[syborg tt]

I don't recall seeing anything on facebook... but I'm back.

I'm glad to see your back. It's funny because I was going to text you the other day and see how you were doing.

[214Chevy]

Fab work is on point. Nice bead rolling too.

[waynieZ]

Sweet !Been missing your updates.

[tones2SS]

Welcome back Nick.
How's the truck coming along? Still living in MA?

[GMracer]

Yes, moved to Quincy but still have the shop in Mansfield.

Working on acquiring turbo parts and getting stuff in paint.

[tones2SS]

Yes, moved to Quincy but still have the shop in Mansfield.
Working on acquiring turbo parts and getting stuff in paint.

Awesome.
Keep us posted bud.