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glos55 01-26-2014 06:59 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Mr Pops 01-26-2014 10:22 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by glos55 (Post 6491270)
64

I thought 66 was the only year for reverse lights?

LostMy65 01-26-2014 12:06 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by Mr Pops (Post 6491379)
I thought 66 was the only year for reverse lights?

They became stock in 66.
But you could order many options for earlier years.
.
Many guys still add them today.
That may be the case here with his truck.

Mr Pops 01-28-2014 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 6491505)
They became stock in 66.
But you could order many options for earlier years.
.
Many guys still add them today.
That may be the case here with his truck.

Oh interesting

glos55 01-30-2014 06:37 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 6491505)
They became stock in 66.
But you could order many options for earlier years.
.
Many guys still add them today.
That may be the case here with his truck.

Yes they were an option in 64 and became standard equip. in 66

Desert.Chevy 01-31-2014 04:22 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
What stock steels do you guys run with that have front Disc brakes?

I'm going for a stock look but lowered.

Thanks.

Rickey-Lee 01-31-2014 12:39 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
http://https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbc...08667850_n.jpgthese wheels are 15x8" Camper Specials with 225/75-15 tires 21/2' drop spindles with 2'dropped springs and 5' dropped springs in back

Rickey-Lee 01-31-2014 01:25 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
I had the same problem Desert.Chevy. I found some 15" "Camper Specials" They are stock for our trucks so they use the hubcaps and there 8'' wide with an offset that will accommodate the disc brakes. I haven't figured out how to post a picture on here but you can check it out on the 60-66 chevy.com Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/191006017617783/ or my personnel https://www.facebook.com/rickeylee.rogers

DexterDog 01-31-2014 11:09 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by Desert.Chevy (Post 6487258)
Cool Truck, what is your lowering info?



Great stance, what is your lowering and tire info?


This is for anyone that can answer it. Anyone with 2/4 drop or more could you tell me your mesurement from flat ground to fender lip.

Thanks in advance.

Thank you, it's a 3 inch drop front and just TJ springs in the rear right now. Drop spindles and bags planned for summer.

glos55 02-09-2014 09:51 AM

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jmack91z28 02-10-2014 09:14 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by glos55 (Post 6516620)
Springs only

Nice truck. How bad rusted are the floor pans?

glos55 02-11-2014 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jmack91z28 (Post 6518325)
Nice truck. How bad rusted are the floor pans?

Thank-you!! The floors are nice. The pass side rocker is the worst. As soon as this crazy weather changes I have plans to replace both rockers. I like this 64 because it's a factory air truck. Check out my post (Lucky Find)

jmack91z28 02-11-2014 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55 (Post 6519918)
Thank-you!! The floors are nice. The pass side rocker is the worst. As soon as this crazy weather changes I have plans to replace both rockers. I like this 64 because it's a factory air truck. Check out my post (Lucky Find)

That thing is perfect. Fix the rockers and leave everything else alone. I love it. I wish mine didn't have spots of new primer paint on it and a primer door or I'd do the same as yours.

LostMy65 02-11-2014 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack91z28 (Post 6519991)
That thing is perfect. Fix the rockers and leave everything else alone. I love it.

I agree.
In fact, I wouldn't replace the whole rocker.
I would do something far less intrusive and just patch the rot.

RatRide 02-11-2014 05:42 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
New member. Just bought my 63' a month ago. I thought this should be my first post considering this was my first mod.
CCP kit -springs, shocks & swaybars
Front- 3' lowing springs with 1/2 coil cut, so it's probably 4' total
Rear- 4' lowering springs with 2' drop blocks, 6' total

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc80a0f66.jpg


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps941a4938.jpg


http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps0c8d055c.jpg

jmack91z28 02-11-2014 05:51 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 6520731)
I agree.
In fact, I wouldn't replace the whole rocker.
I would do something far less intrusive and just patch the rot.

That's actually a really good idea, I'll have to consider that for mine.

Welcome to the board ratride, that's a beautiful truck. Is that freshly restored?

likaroc13 02-11-2014 06:05 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by RatRide (Post 6520746)
New member. Just bought my 63' a month ago. I thought this should be my first post considering this was my first mod.
CCP kit -springs, shocks & swaybars
Front- 3' lowing springs with 1/2 coil cut, so it's probably 4' total
Rear- 4' lowering springs with 2' drop blocks, 6' total

Welcome aboard, & nice truck! Although I must say it appears to be a '65 instead of '63.

RatRide 02-11-2014 06:18 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
Yes 65'.

tjabv2 02-11-2014 07:17 PM

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Nice truck RatRide....I like the stance.

Red65C10 02-11-2014 08:45 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
We're having a truck meet here in GA this Saturday the 15th. If you're close enough come on out. Detail here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611832

RatRide 02-12-2014 11:52 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by tjabv2 (Post 6520921)
Nice truck RatRide....I like the stance.

Thanks! With out cutting the front drop springs it sat perfectly level. But with the round wheel wheels, visually it appeared to be lower in the rear. By cutting a half coil, it dropped about an inch, giving it just a little bit of rake. I my opnion it was well worth the extra effort. :chevy:

glos55 02-13-2014 04:55 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
Very Nice RatRide!!!!!

glos55 02-13-2014 07:57 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
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Originally Posted by LostMy65 (Post 6520731)
I agree.
In fact, I wouldn't replace the whole rocker.
I would do something far less intrusive and just patch the rot.

Hmmmmmmmmmm.

Desert.Chevy 02-13-2014 11:01 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RatRide (Post 6520746)
New member. Just bought my 63' a month ago. I thought this should be my first post considering this was my first mod.
CCP kit -springs, shocks & swaybars
Front- 3' lowing springs with 1/2 coil cut, so it's probably 4' total
Rear- 4' lowering springs with 2' drop blocks, 6' total

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc80a0f66.jpg
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How does the truck ride after being lowered?

How much suspension travel do you have in the rear being that low?

Thanks.

RatRide 02-13-2014 12:18 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66
 
Thanks!!!
It was restored about 2-3 years ago. Not show quality but excellent daily driver quality, with the major stuff like motor&trans and body&paint already being done. I like wrenching, and can do bolt on parts but when it comes to the major stuff I'll pay a perfessional.

In my opinion the springs have a perfect spring rate. Not too stiff, but stiff enough, along with the sway bars to give good corner handling. The shocks that came in the kit aren't very good though. The front tends to have a floaty bounce. I'm really picky when is comes to my suspension and handling as I tend to do track days with my other cars, but this truck is my daily driver. I wanted a more comfortable, but fun ride that I can zip around corners. I didn't want to put a ton of money into it, that's way I bought the kit. If I had to do it over agin, I don't think I woud recommend this kit. You can probably piece together your own kit with better shocks, and better swaybar endlinks/mounts for around the same price. I'll probably upgrade to better shocks in the future.
Theres about 1 inch travel in the front after shaving down the new bumpstops a little. In the rear I have zero travel it's riding on the new bump stops, as I did not c-notch.


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