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NEWFISHER 02-09-2014 03:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlowerForwarder (Post 6517079)
That question needs to be answers by Curt Ukasik the owner of RPM Hot Rods. Fabrication work is his specialty. Search his name on the internet. He has won plenty awards from the GoodGuys as well has the builder of the year for a SEMA CATEGORY.

Great work he did under the bed!
Your fans demand pics ;)

mano 02-09-2014 05:03 PM
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I hate to answer for Curt and his guys, but Jim ask if I could explain. The bags are in the stock location were the springs use to be, with a 2in drop block. There is a pipe notch installed. Maybe the notch is little higher then yours. His tire size is smaller also. I know that doesn't raise the rear end but it gets the truck lower to the ground. There were no pictures taken of the install. Maybe Jim can shoot you pics after its finished. It has basically the same air ride parts you have from Boris. Bags are airlift 2500s. Hope this helps

NEWFISHER 02-09-2014 07:04 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mano (Post 6517225)
I hate to answer for Curt and his guys, but Jim ask if I could explain. The bags are in the stock location were the springs use to be, with a 2in drop block. There is a pipe notch installed. Maybe the notch is little higher then yours. His tire size is smaller also. I know that doesn't raise the rear end but it gets the truck lower to the ground. There were no pictures taken of the install. Maybe Jim can shoot you pics after its finished. It has basically the same air ride parts you have from Boris. Bags are airlift 2500s. Hope this helps
Helps a ton Mano, thanks. It must be his tire size that drops it a couple inches lower in the pics. Same set up as mine too, same bags,location etc. I used a 5 1/2 inch 1/4 wall pipe and have a deeper notch than a bought one but the deflated bag stops the 3rd just as it touches the bed floor. I would cut my floor and use 1 1/2 inches more of the notch, but the bags stop it from going lower. I need to come off the side of the frame or something.

Thanks

RPM HOTRODS 02-09-2014 07:54 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Hey Guys, I'll try to find a little time tomorrow to post up a few pictures or I'll send them over to Jim to post.

In the front we weld the flat bottom plate, then the top flat plate we notched so the bag would fit inside when deflated. We did take pictures. The fronts also drop spindled too. It sits the front flat on the ground and the tires touching the factory inners with a 215/70/15. I used the bigger Firestone bag on the front just cause it collapses down better the the AirLift bag.

In the rear we build our own weld in notch, I plate the inside rail for strength and use a 6.5" inside diameter pipe to fit the axle and u-bolts into a little better. I spent a little time with it on the rack just grinding little issues to make sure everything cleared the way I wanted it to. Has a 2" block, Airlift Bags stock locations, Rear end goes thru the bed floor (no kissing it here). But still not crazy like I'm use too. But I think we trimmed it off nicely!!!

Double switch panel, dual needle gauges, 5 gallon tank, 2- ViAirs 444s, 175 pressure switch.

Hope that helps!!!

ol_skool_chevy 02-10-2014 01:30 PM
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I'm liking it . cants wait to see it in color

cutb4udye 02-10-2014 01:39 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Oh yes!!!

Desert.Chevy 02-19-2014 04:41 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NEWFISHER (Post 6517136)
Your fans demand pics ;)
Hope we dont have to wait to long.

Quote:
Originally Posted by RPM HOTRODS (Post 6517490)
Hey Guys, I'll try to find a little time tomorrow to post up a few pictures or I'll send them over to Jim to post.

In the front we weld the flat bottom plate, then the top flat plate we notched so the bag would fit inside when deflated. We did take pictures. The fronts also drop spindled too. It sits the front flat on the ground and the tires touching the factory inners with a 215/70/15. I used the bigger Firestone bag on the front just cause it collapses down better the the AirLift bag.

In the rear we build our own weld in notch, I plate the inside rail for strength and use a 6.5" inside diameter pipe to fit the axle and u-bolts into a little better. I spent a little time with it on the rack just grinding little issues to make sure everything cleared the way I wanted it to. Has a 2" block, Airlift Bags stock locations, Rear end goes thru the bed floor (no kissing it here). But still not crazy like I'm use too. But I think we trimmed it off nicely!!!

Double switch panel, dual needle gauges, 5 gallon tank, 2- ViAirs 444s, 175 pressure switch.

Hope that helps!!!
Did you have time to find the pictures?
I think were all dying to see pictures of the setup and paint if thats done.

Thanks

**grumpy** 02-21-2014 01:30 AM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Looks good Jim, but Ive said that on IG and FB already lol

kieth 02-21-2014 11:51 AM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by flowerforwarder (Post 6516946)
- air bags
- drop spindles
- custom fab work from www.rpm-hotrods.com
- power disc brakes
- front tire size 215-70-15
- stock fender wells . It will lower about a 1/2" more if removed.
- custom c-notch by www.rpm-hotrods.com
- small rectangle opening for rear pumpkin to nest up into bed when aired out.

what mods did you do the the front end besides spindles ? Air bags of course up front and rear but did you section the crossmember or add cups to the lower control arms ??? I have a build in process and do not really want to make it layout but just sit like yours does when lowered and then raise to go down the road.....thanks kieth

FlowerForwarder 02-21-2014 05:24 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kieth (Post 6536927)
what mods did you do the the front end besides spindles ? Air bags of course up front and rear but did you section the crossmember or add cups to the lower control arms ??? I have a build in process and do not really want to make it layout but just sit like yours does when lowered and then raise to go down the road.....thanks kieth



In the front we weld the flat bottom plate, then the top flat plate we notched so the bag would fit inside when deflated. We did take pictures. The fronts also drop spindled too. It sits the front flat on the ground and the tires touching the factory inners with a 215/70/15. I used the bigger Firestone bag on the front just cause it collapses down better the the AirLift bag.

In the rear we build our own weld in notch, I plate the inside rail for strength and use a 6.5" inside diameter pipe to fit the axle and u-bolts into a little better. I spent a little time with it on the rack just grinding little issues to make sure everything cleared the way I wanted it to. Has a 2" block, Airlift Bags stock locations, Rear end goes thru the bed floor (no kissing it here). But still not crazy like I'm use too. But I think we trimmed it off nicely!!!

Double switch panel, dual needle gauges, 5 gallon tank, 2- ViAirs 444s, 175 pressure switch.

Hope that helps!!!

ol_skool_chevy 02-21-2014 11:16 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
I wish I knew what bigger Firestone bag collapses down better.
flattest one I have seen was 2.7 inches..

FlowerForwarder 03-02-2014 08:20 AM
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All coming together!!!

Bigru 03-02-2014 09:47 AM
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Where's the pics?

FlowerForwarder 03-02-2014 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigru (Post 6552895)
Where's the pics?

Here are some...still at ww.rpm-hotrods.com

boonedogs72 03-02-2014 12:27 PM
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Looks great!

tazattitude 03-02-2014 06:35 PM
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Super sharp!

FlowerForwarder 03-04-2014 10:29 PM
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The stance!!

NEWFISHER 03-05-2014 02:29 AM
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Nailed it!

ol_skool_chevy 03-05-2014 09:30 AM
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That is sweeter then honey on a warm buttered biscuit

Desert.Chevy 03-17-2014 12:42 AM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Truck looks great.
Can I see pictures if zero air, ride(alinment) height, and full air.
Thanks

FlowerForwarder 03-17-2014 10:57 AM
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On to the interior

64chevtruck 03-17-2014 01:22 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Okay, thanks for the pics of your fine truck. That satin gold looks perfect with the red rims, caps, and rings, any suspension pics?>


Have a good week

FlowerForwarder 03-17-2014 01:27 PM
Re: Goldie coming along
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 64chevtruck (Post 6580108)
Okay, thanks for the pics of your fine truck. That satin gold looks perfect with the red rims, caps, and rings, any suspension pics?>


Have a good week

The truck is still at RPM HotRods doing the interior...will take complete pics when it returns.


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