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Stripped and recoated the Belltechs in my custom aluminum A-frame paint booth. Also hung the uppers and the new CPP rack. Waiting on paint to cure, press lower BJs, then get her back on her feet!

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Looking good.

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Thanks! Spindles on, brakes and tie-rods next, then back on the ground :chevy:

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Got the Kore3 C5 brakes back on, snugged all the bolts, and set her on the ground. Found out my 5/8” drill bit is bent, so tie-rods will have to wait. Suspension should drop another inch or so with weight, but I’m thinking I want it lower... :smoke:

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That custom aluminum A-frame for painting looks just like mine! I'm drooling over this project. :metal:

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Looking good Chris!

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Moving along quite nicely.

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Thanks buddy. Glad the heart lives on in your truck—that’s a great little motor.
Thanks guys! Good to have it back on the ground, if only for a bit. I’ll put it back up on the crib stands soon to work the underneath bits. But first, it’s rust repair time... :waah:

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[QUOTE=gringoloco;8076929]Thanks buddy. Glad the heart lives on in your truck—that’s a great little motor.


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Wheweeee! That looks sweet.

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Thanks, still chipping away at this, when I get the time...

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Made the LS strip for me, and she is a dirty girl:

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Decided it needed more low, so I built a set of 1” blocks for the rear...

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...and re-drilled the front lower coilover mounts 1” lower. It should sit around 5” ride height as measured at the frame under the cab. That’ll do :chevy:

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Very nice work.

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I agree....can't wait to see the finished stance

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Should sit really nice. Danny's truck (Painter D) sits perfect. I'm betting yours will be the same. That LS is kind of dirty.....

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Thanks! Just trying to keep up with the herd, haha
I couldn’t wait either, had to hang a fender...
I love the look of Danny’s truck. I’m probably an inch or so higher than he is, based on info he’s provided me. I think I’m ok with that, but I’ve also been strongly considering the PB bolt on body drop...

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...and the payoff: :D Sits about like an aired-out stock suspension, but with tons of ground clearance and full lock-to-lock steering. 4.5” at the front cab mount, 5” at the rear, which is approx 3” lower than where I started. Guess I can start calling it a 9/11 static drop :smoke:

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That's where I have my 64 mocked up (4"F; 5"R). I've been gathering up info & researching shock data. I'll be pulling the PB front upper bag mount & modify accordingly to allow the spec'd length coil overs.

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Feels like a good height to me. If I remember correctly, your rear shock mounts should accommodate a coilover, too.

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Looking great! I can't wait to lay mine on the coilovers for the first time

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Correct. The shock length is the same for the C10 & G-body rear set-ups. I'll just need to fab some lower brackets.

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What is your plan for hood hinges?

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It has been a while since I've seen your truck my friend. It looks incredible, nice work.