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You and the Cat Houses. I promise to take you with me next time. LOL
Brothers Show, im going, just not sure if im taking my truck or not.

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Well let me know if you want to ride out with me, but don't be pressuring me to leave early if you do.lol

On another note.

Man everybody is moving faster than me. I have to get moving. I was helping the guy with the 1945 Chevy Truck that I put that mustang 2 put his engine in and man he as gotten a lot accomplished. Its not perfect but he is moving ahead. Man I got to get the move on, it made me feel bad.lol

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7226/7...512a6fd34f.jpg
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I know what you mean. I ussually work on a lot of other peoples cars/trucks and then mine sets. At least I can drive it but it is far from finished or up to my standards. It is a work in progress. At least you have your car to drive. And I love that thing. That is on my list of things to build.

Shannon
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Mr Kabwe, I know you said thats your dad, ok Bam.
You already know your problem on why your not finished. Something about the changing of the mind. Whats going to happen, im going to finish before you and if that happens, well the teasing will go on for a longtime. LOL

J/K bro, man whatever you need to help you get finish, were all here for you.

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hey dude hope u have a great 4th had a ? i m going with the mustang ii in the front and the corvette indepent in rear what the best way to tell if i well need drop spindles or stock? urs lookn nice man

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Thanks man
I hope all my forum brothers and sisters are having a great 4th as well. I'm heading over BCToyBox's house for some BBQ later that dude can grill man. I can't wait.lol

Well I like things low so I knew no matter what I was going with drop spindles. Its about your personal taste. I was more concerned with not being low enough.

Most of the reputable companies will allow you to switch them out if you don't like how low your ride is with the the drop spindles. I have dealt with heidts and TCI and in the past they have allowed me to switch if I did not paint or alter the spindles in anyway.

My truck is with drop spindles and the lower a arms parallel with the ground. If you would like for me to measure I will do that for you. Just let me know what you want measured.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2715/4...c0f8f18646.jpg

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So thats a static drop, thats a sick stance. Ok drop spindles, what about your coils, what is your front drop?

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Now remember I have coil overs all the way around, but the lower a-arms are parallel to the ground. I don't remember the exact distance of the crossmember to the ground but is something like 4 1/2 in that pic.

Brothers truck show this weekend buddy are you taking your truck?
I gave up trying to get a roll call for those of us that are 47-59 truck owners. You 1960's truck owners know how to do it, I hear you guys are 60 deep this year. We 47-59 truck owners seem to be anti social.lol But we still have the coolest chevy trucks.lol

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Truck looks great! How low is the bottom (lowest part behind the front wheel) of the front fender?

It seems like the 50's owners finish their trucks and then don't come back to the site too much. Maybe they are all working on muscle cars.

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I had to put some air in my tires.lol

Okay my crossmember is 5 inches above the ground and the rear of my front fender is 6 1/2 inches about the ground.

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your having a cool build too ! like your wheels
what size are you using wheels/tire's ?

they fill up your fenders nicely :chevy:

Sander,

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Hey Kabwe, wish I lived close by I'd travel to the shows with you. Final got two other guys by me to buy 51 and 52 so we can cruise together. Love the stance of you ride. My 50 has 4-1/2" at crossmember and 5-3/4 at rear of front fenders, and I also run coilover up front...Jim

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Thanks man,

I'm running 18x7 up front with a 235/45/18 tire and 18x10 in the rear and a 305/45/18 tire.

Heres what it looks like in the rear with a 285/40/18. These are the wheels from my 55 210. I have more lip on the wheels for the truck it should look cool, at least I hope so.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4002/4...4607fb5714.jpg

That's cool you have some guys to roll with its nothing like it.

I think I will end up with the same as you 4 1/2 at the crossmember when I measured it I have my roll around wheels and tires on it. Its a 245/60/15. The cool thing about running coilovers is I can drop it a little more very easily. But I will wait to see what it looks like once I buy the tires for my new wheels.

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thats ok dude i apperate it anyway i guess the thing is i dont really no how low it will be in rear with the corvette rear, u no may be i should do the rear first thamks man

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No one can give you a concrete answer to how low you car will be, because each ride is different. This is hot rodding we do what ever we have to do to get the look we want. All I can tell you is what I've done to get the ride height I have.

Engine weight, coil spings, installation, coil overs, etc all that stuff comes into play. You really can't go by others setup it can give you a guideline but I would not trust it other than to give me a guide. Mock up is everything.

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kabwe

very nice ride sir !

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do you plan on painting it ? and if so what color are ya thinkin' of ?

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Thanks Daze57,

Yes I will be painting the truck, I've already bought the paint. I just got to finish the body work.lol

The truck will be a metallic green. Its about the color of the jolly rancher apple candy.

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Be sure to take & share some pics from the up coming Brothers show.

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Subtle.....

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Kabwe: You steal my rear left fender? I'd like to know how you got into my garage! :lol:

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I sure will
I'm a subtle kind of guy.lol
Dang man I did not think you needed it and I sure didn't think that you would notice.lol

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Yes sir me and my awful truck will be at the Brothers Truck Show. On the grass somewhere. :metal:

You 47 to 59 guys are always welcome to hang out with us 60-72 guys. Figured we werent good enough for yall. LOL

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Well for one, I never called your truck awful. I don't roll like that and you know it.
Second, you guys are more social than us Cali 47-59 guys. You guys know how to do it, so maybe I will just jump ship and get a 67 and sell the 58.

Naw that wont happen.lol But I will see you at the show.

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mmmm sour apple:lol: