Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
 

Hello from Southwest Washington! I just got the '66 GMC long wide box (straight 6 cylinder/4speed) that my grandfather bought new in '66. It needs some work and I'll have questions but for now I need to replace the rear end. I'm thinking that I may as well lower it a couple inches at the same time. How many coils do I cut off the front springs to match a 2" drop in the rear? Is that possible without drop spindles? I'd like to bag the front eventually but I'm going to be out of cash by the time I get the rear end replaced, unless someone in Washington knows where I can get a deal on a rear end.
I'll post some pictures as soon as I can get it out of the barn.

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Welcome to your new favorite website from Auburn WA!

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Welcome to the board from Texas

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welcome from FT Worth TX.

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:hi2: from Tennessee.

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Hey mrkc. Another family truck, how cool. We have had a few lately joining that have grandpas old truck.

I would post my questions in the 60-66 area http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=6
You will get much better response over there.

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:welcome2: from Knoxville Tn. I think its great that you have your grandfathers truck. Check the parts board, you might find a deal on rear end!

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Hey from the Vancouver area, shoot me a line on what you need, I know a guy who is getting ready to part his truck..

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Thanks, I'm pleased it is staying in the family. I also have his John Deere tractor. He was a pretty cool guy.
I'm anxious to get the GMC back on the road again but I can't resist putting my own "spin" on it. He probably wouldn't understand why I want to lower it, but judging from the pictures on this site, it's going to look cool.

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:welcome2: to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

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Welcome from Northern California!

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Welcome from Knoxville Tn......If you have any questions about the site feel free to Pm one of us and we will see if we can help you out......:metal:

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Yo! Welcome!!! make sure you check out the local board!