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I would love to see under the hood of your truck. Post some pics when you get a chance. I love the blue & white.

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:cong: that is a very nice truck, iam very impresed with your pics. my truck is the 72 long box blue/ white with stock 15x8 rally rims looks very close to to your before pics. thanks for sharing.

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Very nice truck!

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NICE!!!!:metal:

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Beautiful Truck.... I wouldn't bother with the tires until they wear out, I think it looks perfect the way it sits right now.

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dandansuperman i will take some when i get home and post them for you.

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dandansuperman: here are the pics you requested..

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Looks great. Has a clean factory look to it. It nice to see what my air conditioner should look like. Thanks very much for the pics. I will be saving them as a reference when I start going back together.

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you are very welcome i plan to touch up under the hood a little more this coming year but keep the original look...

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Nice looking ride, are you running drop spindles? Or just the 4.5 & 6 drop coils?

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never heard of the 4.5 drop coils, but 6 inch coils yes. iam running 2-1/2 drop spindles and 2 inch coils in the front and 6 inch coils in the rear complete drop kit from E.C.E...Good people.....

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What a difference a drop and new shoes will do!! WOW!!! Nice freakin truck!

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Not sure if I missed it or not, but what size tires are you running?

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According to his signature:

71-Cheyenne Super (4.5/6" E.C.E Static Drop.Intro Pentia's 20X8.5 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 275/35/20 (R) 350-V8

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I was wondering with that drop from ECE did you have any rubbing issues with 20X8.5 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 275/35/20 (R)?? Did you do the Drop Crosmember as well and if you did how did that go??
Thanks

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DOH!!! I had just looked at your signature to see your tire size and I didn't even think to look at his! :dohh:

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Not to step in when not asked but... The drop on this truck is nothing more than a 4.5/6" drop utilizing drop spindles, springs, shock relocators, and pieces; nothing "special."

As for rubbing issue... I'm currently running 255/40 and a 295/40 on the same drop kit and as long as the BS on the wheels is setup correctly, you will not have any rubbingn issues.

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no rubbing issues no c-notch either... Iam happy with the kit..

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That's great to hear! I have been working with ECE guys and they are a great resource to have and are very inmformational. I want to go with their 4/6 drop but they were recommending their Extreme drop crossmember and was wondering if I really need it or not but with your drop if you didn't use it and don' thave issues than I probaly will be find as well.

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thank you 72BlckButy.. your truck was my inspiration to just leave it clean and simple and the kit was easy when u have the right help.

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68Driver ill be happy to help in anyway so that you dont spend money you dont have to.

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You will not need the extreme drop crossmember, nor a c-notch to run a 4/6 or 4.5/6 drop. Now, if you still plan to use your truck to haul loads (bikes, rock, concrete blocks, etc.) I would recommend adding the c-notch and consider adding rear bags. Stan and Mark are a great source of info and product offerings.

I appreciate that. Your truck has also become an inspiration for me when I get to the point of cleaning up the frame and under the hood. :)

I agree... that is what the board is for; helping other truck enthusiasts save money and time. Take what information we've given and run with it. You can see how our trucks turned out as a testimate. :D

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Thank you for the info!! I think I'll spend that 209 bucks else where. On a frame off on a limited budget I need all the breaks I can get!!!
Do the exhaust have plenty of clearence after the drop? The big thing was being able to rune the exhuast through there cut outs but I thought I could do that to my Stock crossmember if I really wanted to? What do you guys think? http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....y=crossmembersThanks

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Cut two holes in your stock crossmember, weld in 4" pipe and then run your exhaust through that. Total cost... maybe $40 and some time with a buddy that can weld if you can't. :)

You will also have enough space to run your exhaust under the stock crossmember and still tuck up nicely. I know of about 4 trucks running below the frame and you can hardly see the exhaust unless you kneel on the ground and climb under the truck. Find a good exhaust shop and they will do it right.

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i waited till after my drop to do the exhaust went with 2-1/2" pipe duals with flowmasters dump right before the axle no problems...