Need Help with c-10 Frontend so i can get it bodydropped

yeah, that works, that design is a lil chunky, but works. You can also notch the control arm with a piece of pipe for the stock shaft to fit in when all the way down.

I have a 71 GMC, it lays rockers, what I did is notched the crossmember 3 1/2 inchs and then I took some new rubber body mounts and cut them in half, lays rocker pretty hard, everyone said that I would have to raise my tranny tunnel, but all I did was notched the center of the front X-member for room for the oil pan, made new motor mounts, now the motor sits in the same place it did before I ripped it out, and the body lays, I found it pretty easy to do.

Josh,you took out 3 1/2"? you must have run into a bunch of problems with your stearing and the tie rods?... got any pics? hit me up at dave@dropsicles.com.

yea z'n it is the way i did my 72 and i cut the bodymounts down also so it lays rocker (not pinch) hard and if ur anywere near the north al area i'll do it for a small fee

Originally posted by thacru78



It never fails. A guy asks a question and there's always got to be someone say something negative. Why can't you just be a nice guy and answer the guys question? You know, everyone on this site had a "first" truck. You think when Chip Foose thought about his first car/truck, his dad looked at him and said "you want to body drop it but but you can't figure out how to get it to lay, scary to me".

You forgot to mention one thing....

Chip Fooses dad is Sam Foose, he is a GOD when it comes to building rods...thats how Chip learned how to build cars..not hackin up his own ride

Werd^....

Werd^....

Back on topic...zing the frame is probably the easist to do...look on the 67-72 chevy truck forum and theres a step by step tutorial with pictures to show you how to do it

What the crap If you got that much money in it already buy a crossmember from FatManBab or Heidts that way you can run a rack and mustang II style arms and spidles and a tubular Crossmember looks alot better than a cut up stock piece. My opinion

Your right, Chip Foose did have his dad Sam Foose. Well you know, not everyone has a dad like Sam Foose. Some people no longer have a father