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08-25-2009, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Chehalis, Washington
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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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08-25-2009, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Auburn WA
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
Welcome to your new favorite website from Auburn WA!
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08-26-2009, 12:53 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
Welcome to the board from Texas
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08-26-2009, 01:02 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
welcome from FT Worth TX.
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08-26-2009, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Knoxville Tn.
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
 from Tennessee.
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08-26-2009, 09:21 PM
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Catchy title goes here..
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Rockwell, NC
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
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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08-26-2009, 09:22 PM
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Step Brother
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
 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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08-26-2009, 09:30 PM
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Wide n'Low
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: La Center, WA
Posts: 1,511
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
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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08-26-2009, 11:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Chehalis, Washington
Posts: 10
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
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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08-26-2009, 11:24 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
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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08-27-2009, 07:26 PM
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
Posts: 8,407
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
Welcome from Northern California!
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08-28-2009, 01:33 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
Posts: 4,029
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
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......
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08-28-2009, 02:28 AM
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Gettin It One Pice At A Time
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: everett, washington
Posts: 2,688
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Re: Newbie from WA - 1966 GMC
Yo! Welcome!!! make sure you check out the local board!
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RIP ELJAY   Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 08-28-2009 at 02:28 AM. |
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