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Look for private msgs

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Finally lowered my '75 Sierra. FRONT: 2.5" Mcgaughy's dropped spindles and '66 Buick LeSabre front springs with 2.5 coils removed. REAR: SpecialtyRetail axle flip brackets. Looks dope, handles better and rides nicer!

Before:
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...psa8dfb099.jpg

After:
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps2dade361.jpg
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps9f2052a2.jpg

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Nice whip

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Amazing what a change in altitude does..Looks great.

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Very nice!!!!

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going to build this one up for a friend 86 w 305/350 clean straight old truck

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side shot

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My '77 Chevy Stepside.

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Another photo from the local car show.:chevy:

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Here's some pictures of my newly redone 78 from the white 2 wheel drive long box to a black and grey 4x4 short box. 454 big block vintage 15x8 1/2 aluminum slots, bucket seats, counsel , A/C, electric windows, electric locks. Also this was my first attempt at the $50 dollar paint job http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1400463205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1400463205

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I've been lurking for a while now. Finally have my truck lowered and sitting on some decent wheels, so I thought it may be time to post some pics. I'm feeling conflicted. I'm a fan of the patina look but not sure if 1982 is old enough to rally pull it off...

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Saw this one for sales on ebay.

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wow :metal:

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Thanks for the kind words. For me, it's makes a world of a difference when a truck is lowered.

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That's the first truck in a long time that I've verbally exclaimed "wow!" When I saw it. Nailed the stance!

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one of the best I have seen on here. love the whole look, patina, etc. i'd patina the primered hood to match the rest. maybe some door signs to match its heritage (City water department meter reader?)

not crazy about the white walls and full wheel covers. i'd do dog bowls and black tires (don't hate, MHO).

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I finally lowered the front of my '86 it has some weight in the back so it dont normally sit that low, But i do plan on flipping the back. We chopped 2 coils off the springs and it lowered it 5 inches, not to shabby.. P.S. wheels are for sale, lol


I do want to add that the front of this thing sat REALLY high, we think it might have had over sized springs in it. I do plan on lowering the front more also.

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Here's my money trap

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heres a pic of our mutt, the Arizona Snowball

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nice...what are those bucket seats out of?

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They are JEGS GS1 seats

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Few more pics

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Down to bare metal to find all the PO surprises :banghead:.

Shaved the drip rails, handles, emblems, gas door and replaced with pop up gas cap on bed rail.

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My recently acquired square body. :chevy:

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Whats the $50 paintjob?

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its rustoleum paint mixed down 50 % with mineral spirits and rolled on with 4 inch foam roller sanded between every 2 coats has total of 8 coats then sand and buff cost $ 50 but really cost $ 160

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Here is mine

http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/a.../IMG_03172.jpg

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Nice! Where did you find the spider caps?

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Super clean square! That picture taken at Dino's?

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Yes it was.

Since seeing your truck I've been on the hunt. A little personalizing and this little shorty will be perfect.

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Will cutting two coils off the front springs and doing a flip get the truck about five inch lower?

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bigblock73 I bought centers from summit or jegs cant remember.

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McGaughy's 4/6 drop complete!!!!!

Before and after......

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4 front and 6 back, I assume? Did you do anything besides a flip in the rear?

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Hey man! Good looking truck, I'm not to far from Pcola, maybe I'll see ya in town someday! I'm out here just passed milton off hwy 4

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Yes, it is 4.5" front (2.5" spindle/2" coil) and 6" flip kit in the rear. No C-notch needed.

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PlastiDip Grill....Dipping the whole truck soon.

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Thanks man. I am sure i will see you around town. That is pretty sweet 86 you have. Like the 454.

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how much is lowered front and back? what size tires are u running? thks

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Thanks guys, been working on this thing for almost 3 years (very limited funds for this project). Finally getting all the mechanicals squared away, so now i get to work on the fun stuff :ito:

Wow, thanks alot dude! I really appreciate it :)

Thanks man. I eventually want to run some nice GMC dog dish caps, but finding a set I like (that I can afford) has proven to be a chore. The whitewalls are stayin' though ;) The wheel covers are '56 Buick with bullet centers that I had hanging in the garage, the lines of which compliment the truck so nicely, I figured what the hell? :D