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HalfBrit 11-28-2023 04:23 PM

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They’re Spintech 6000XLP. Had the 3000 series before and decided to tone it down a bit. Although the 3” system will probably offset that, lol.

novaX522 11-29-2023 11:42 PM

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Got overloads, trailing arms w/new bushings, and rearend installed.
Waiting for shocks, springs, and 10k hitch.

Chevys4life 11-30-2023 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by novaX522 (Post 9262239)
Got overloads, trailing arms w/new bushings, and rearend installed.
Waiting for shocks, springs, and 10k hitch.

It is looking good now for sure!!!!

novaX522 11-30-2023 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life (Post 9262356)
It is looking good now for sure!!!!

Thanks!

Ole Blue 71 11-30-2023 10:07 PM

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2/4 drop complete

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 11-30-2023 11:13 PM

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8.5 years to install my door panels. Only item pending is my front bumper is being re-chromed, at least I think so.

Can you believe they tried to give me a knock-off front bumper, declaring it rechromed? I was PSST. Yeah, they "found" my bumper. They had it 6 months and never touched it.

I don't like the logo on the floor mats, ordering plain black.

Rust_never_sleeps 12-01-2023 05:08 AM

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Tony, that looks pretty. I particularly like your seats, are those from SMS?

71CHEVYSHORTBED402 12-01-2023 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps (Post 9262516)
Tony, that looks pretty. I particularly like your seats, are those from SMS?

Thank you, and I do too. Yes they are SMS, it's the original material.

Extended Power 12-02-2023 10:18 PM

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Picked up some parts from the border today.
Finally got to finish my top coolant line to the radiator.

novaX522 12-03-2023 09:08 PM

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I got a DrawTite 14082 10k hitch. The frame rails were a little tweaked. I taped a board to each side and had some hammer time. Got them straight and 34” now.

Rust_never_sleeps 12-04-2023 10:10 PM

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got my headlight and wiper switch replaced, got the broken defroster lever in. Still working on drilling out the pot-metal bosses to bolt that little plate back on over the lever pivots.

Rust_never_sleeps 12-04-2023 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps (Post 9263703)
got my headlight and wiper switch replaced, got the broken defroster lever in. Still working on drilling out the pot-metal bosses to bolt that little plate back on over the lever pivots.

Actually, I'm pretty sure I got the broken lever out and the new one in.... ;-)

novaX522 12-05-2023 10:44 PM

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Got the shocks, springs, sway bars, and new track bar. I got 1” front and 2” rear drop springs. I will be switching to 31x10.50-15 tires. We’ll see how it looks when it’s back together with the new tires. I can always do spindles and drop blocks if need be.
Tonight I got the rear springs and spring cups installed. Got antisieze everywhere. I can’t even take the lid off without making a mess. Then got the shocks and track bar installed.
I’ll be ready to put the box back on when I can scrounge up some “volunteers” to help.

novaX522 12-05-2023 10:55 PM

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I also plan to reposition the exhaust sections for the best clearance and have them welded to get rid of all the exhaust clamps.
Helen Keller did her best attempt with the rear brake line, but I’m gonna see if I can build a new one.

novaX522 12-05-2023 10:56 PM

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I also plan to reposition the exhaust sections for the best clearance and have them welded to get rid of all the exhaust clamps.
Helen Keller did her best attempt with the rear brake line, but I’m gonna see if I can build a new one.

Rust_never_sleeps 12-06-2023 07:25 PM

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Marking wires and making pdf notes on the wiring diagram so my head won't explode.
Putting the ducts back together for hopefully the last time, reconnecting the a/c control panel, and swapping led lights into the instrument cluster.

Rust_never_sleeps 12-06-2023 07:30 PM

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Also finally figured out how the A<-->B views of the fuse box work on the fact'ry diagram :rolleyes:

howzzzit 12-07-2023 08:40 PM

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I took out the ignition switch and kicked the left front tire as I walked away.

Rust_never_sleeps 12-07-2023 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit (Post 9264698)
i took out the ignition switch and kicked the left front tire as i walked away.

lol

'68OrangeSunshine 12-07-2023 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit (Post 9264698)
I took out the ignition switch and kicked the left front tire as I walked away.

That'll learn it.

pjmoreland 12-08-2023 12:28 AM

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Installed an 8k tach along with a modified OE lens. Designed the text based on the stock 5k tach and then had a local shop print it on there for me.

'68OrangeSunshine 12-08-2023 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland (Post 9264766)
Installed an 8k tach along with a modified OE lens. Designed the text based on the stock 5k tach and then had a local shop print it on there for me.

Lookin' slick, Pat.

pjmoreland 12-08-2023 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine (Post 9265036)
Lookin' slick, Pat.

Thanks, Brian.

desert-rat 12-08-2023 07:37 PM

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Installed new cab and core support bushings. Took 4 hours. Yay me.

Steeveedee 12-08-2023 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland (Post 9264766)
Installed an 8k tach along with a modified OE lens. Designed the text based on the stock 5k tach and then had a local shop print it on there for me.

That's very nice! My FiL put a vacuum gauge in the tach location and a tach up by the A-pillar on the dash pad. I'd rather have the tach where it belongs and the vacuum gauge in the unused hole, but there is a trans temp gauge in front of that. I'm old and don't have your energy. It'll probably be like that when my son inherits it. :waah:

...and I don't think I'll ever run that BBC over about 4500 RPM. :lol:


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