by suicideking Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:46 pmStarting the suspension after tuning up the body. Custom arms and crossmember planned for a modern stance and powerplant.
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Skulptorchaz
xjamesx
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Vantasia
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67VanHelsing
Deluxxx
wirepuller
Xelmon
Edoz
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panelmanrd
vanny
G-Man
Digz
Joe Van
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Viking
suicideking
25 posters
IFS under a 65
suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
Viking- Number of posts : 59
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Registration date : 2012-03-07
Keep the photos coming
savage- Number of posts : 2621
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
Registration date : 2008-05-15
Nice,going to be realy cooll . More pics would be great
Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
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Location : Ocala fl
Registration date : 2012-10-11
SHARP LOOKING 1ST Gen YEA IFS would be nice Keep the Pictures coming.!!!. Are you going with a rack & pinion steering set up.
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Digz- Number of posts : 3794
Location : United States Six Lakes MI
Registration date : 2008-05-17
Everything they all said! Keep 'em coming.
G-Man- Mayor
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Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 62
Registration date : 2008-05-06
going to be a cool build
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 64
Registration date : 2012-09-22
More, More, More Pics! PLEASE!
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suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
I wanted to keep the powerplant chevy however wanted EFI and a modern sized alternator. Settled on the Vortec inline 6 (trailblazer). The van i bought was setup like a gasser with raised springs and coils upfront and a monster Olds V8 under a frankensteined doghouse. The prior build had been done very poorly so the body took alot longer then i expected to get back to show quality including a new roof. The steering will be converted to manual rack and pinion using an Isuzu steering box to transfer the shaft. I am well into the suspension conversion, will post some pics of the progress later. Thanks
Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 4619
Location : Ocala fl
Registration date : 2012-10-11
YEA I remeber when that Van was for sale its great that a member here got it..The body did not look too bad in the pictures.... I saved the pictures and it inspired me on my build.!!.. My 2 inch rearched front springs are already starting to sag on the right front not even a year later.!!!.. I see NEW front springs for me income tax time. .
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suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
Had to remove a fair section of the floor to get to the rails. The last guy forgot to weld the frame rail ends to the front of the body. They are just floating there. That will have to be corrected as well.
plates replace the motor mounts to allow a custom fit one
motor mounts mocked up. these tabs will weld to the plate bolted to the engine, a second set welds to the inner rail
the prior owner had poorly welded plates and used a gratuitous amount of body filler instead of correcting the rust and damage to the rear section. had to replace the rear body panel outright and remake the corners.
its coming along.
plates replace the motor mounts to allow a custom fit one
motor mounts mocked up. these tabs will weld to the plate bolted to the engine, a second set welds to the inner rail
the prior owner had poorly welded plates and used a gratuitous amount of body filler instead of correcting the rust and damage to the rear section. had to replace the rear body panel outright and remake the corners.
its coming along.
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 64
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Looks like you're making some headway. Thanks for sharing pics!
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panelmanrd- Number of posts : 801
Location : kcmo
Age : 62
Registration date : 2009-10-04
I checked on the first gen in the garage and the front skin is not welded to the frame either.
it is welded to the floor and the floor is welded to the frame.
it is welded to the floor and the floor is welded to the frame.
panelmanrd- Number of posts : 801
Location : kcmo
Age : 62
Registration date : 2009-10-04
any progress with this build?
suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
Put some time into this project after a considerable layoff. Cut the floor out. (a little at a time) and replaced the rails. Had to notch the rear rails to accommodate the lower suspension. And make it a tick more narrow to take the IFS front end. Hoping to bead roll the floor panels. 4 link parallel on the rear.
Digz- Number of posts : 3794
Location : United States Six Lakes MI
Registration date : 2008-05-17
If there was a "LIKE" button, it would have to be a big one!
vanny- Moderator
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I think there should be a "LOVE" button! Fantastic work!
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jimthefred- Number of posts : 326
Location : Parksley VA
Registration date : 2012-01-15
Dang picture links dont work!!!
suicideking wrote:Put some time into this project after a considerable layoff. Cut the floor out. (a little at a time) and replaced the rails. Had to notch the rear rails to accommodate the lower suspension. And make it a tick more narrow to take the IFS front end. Hoping to bead roll the floor panels. 4 link parallel on the rear.
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panelmanrd- Number of posts : 801
Location : kcmo
Age : 62
Registration date : 2009-10-04
dying to see how this worked but pics aren`t working
suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
try this link for the pictures that are not showing above
65 Van
65 Van
suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
Coil overs fitting in nicely
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 64
Registration date : 2012-09-22
I am truly amazed at some of the talented people on this site! I admire anyone who has the guts to take on such a challenge head on and go where most others dare not. I can't wait to see how this turns out when all is said and done. It's like watching an artist at work! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride with these pics! I call "SHOTGUN!" 
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suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
Thanks for the compliments. I have felt in over my head for most of this project but making progress. The chassis seems to be the easiest part to tackle. I am looking forward to learning the ins and outs on the re-wire.
suicideking- Number of posts : 71
Location : Mesa, AZ
Registration date : 2013-06-13
Exchanging the rails with the body on has been challenging. Today I cut back the front body braces and replaced them. After I do the same to the rear, I can start the rear suspension and PT.
Before
After
I saw another project on here where the builder used a box from an Isuzu Rodeo to transfer the steering to manual rack. It should hang right on the outside of my new rail
Before
After
I saw another project on here where the builder used a box from an Isuzu Rodeo to transfer the steering to manual rack. It should hang right on the outside of my new rail
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