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reds_racing · 07-26-2010, 04:09 PM

Well my ece 4/6 drop is here, so i thought I would post up a before pic. Not sure how much drop it already had because it was there when I bought it.After pics of the drop hopefully tomorrow. The after of my new seats. The upholster shop kinda messed up by adding foam to the back of seats so they don't look exactly as they should, but oh well. Its just a driver..

71 super · 07-26-2010, 04:12 PM

Seats look good. Nice looking truck as well.

JohnC · 07-26-2010, 04:26 PM

Sharp looking truck man!

bigguy69 · 07-26-2010, 04:48 PM

lookin forward to this one.

67chevy1series · 07-26-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reds_racing

Well my ece 4/6 drop is here, so i thought I would post up a before pic. Not sure how much drop it already had because it was there when I bought it.After pics of the drop hopefully tomorrow. The after of my new seats. The upholster shop kinda messed up by adding foam to the back of seats so they don't look exactly as they should, but oh well. Its just a driver..

hey is your truck a longbed or a short i think it is a short bed

reds_racing · 07-26-2010, 06:44 PM

71 Short bed.

dash13 · 07-27-2010, 01:13 AM

Yeah cant wait to see it.

72BlckButy · 07-27-2010, 08:43 PM

Diggin' the buckets and can't wait to see the drop installed.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-27-2010, 09:29 PM

dude hurry up!!! I cant wait to see it lowered! VERY SWEET TRUCK BTW

srea76 · 07-27-2010, 10:18 PM

How much the 4/6 drop kit run? I would like to go 4/6, but I have been thinking of saving money with a 2/4 and using the extra cash on interior.

72BlckButy · 07-28-2010, 01:59 PM

It depends on where you get the kit. IIRC ECE was abour $800.

Check out Early Classic Enterprises; top notch kit with not hidden surprises and excellent customer service.

reds_racing · 07-28-2010, 06:18 PM

72BLCKButy can you measure from the center of the spindle to the top of fender well for me. I am at 14 1/2 inches and ece tells me I am lower than a 4" inch should be. They think maybe I got a 2" spring packaged in the wrong box. It is way lower than I expected it to be. I like it, I just don't want alignment issues and such. If I am at where your 4.5 is, I am ok with that. They will send me a new set of springs, but I don't really want to pull it all back apart all over again. I am an lower than your after measurements in you build thread as well. I should be a half inch higher I would think.

reds_racing · 07-28-2010, 06:41 PM

I am at 27" from level ground to top of fenderwell. Thats over an inch lower than most. ECE doesn't know how this happened and will be more than happy to send me another set of springs, but it took me two days to install just the front end. I am also not to keen on beating on my new spindles to get the ball joints back out. Ughhhhhh! Just my luck.

reds_racing · 07-29-2010, 12:15 AM

Bad pic, but I didn't get it buttoned up until 11pm. I will post better pics tomorrow. Way lower than I expected. Not so easy of job for 1 person. Not difficult as far as knowledge, just tough for one person. The truck def needs a bath to get all the oily fingerprints off. 72BlckButy and Lolife99 made this job WAY easier for me! Thanks guys.

srea76 · 07-29-2010, 12:38 AM

tomorrow try to get the after pic in exact same place as before pic

68Stepbed · 07-29-2010, 08:44 AM

Now get some better daylight pics for the ultimate approval.

reds_racing · 07-29-2010, 12:49 PM

Complete after... Except for washing to remove greasy fingerprints and alignment. Front wheels and tires aren't going to work. If anyone wants to trade my 2 15x8's for 15x7's or 6.5's, let me know!!! Although, I am thinking Coys might be in the very near future!!!!!!

VA72C10 · 07-29-2010, 12:58 PM

Looks great. Coys would be great on there! I am looking at a truck like that in VA. If I sell my blazer and it's still available i'll pick it up and drop it with big wheels...

srea76 · 07-29-2010, 01:15 PM

looks nice

Cole Trickle · 07-29-2010, 03:00 PM

Looks great...

Bigger wheels will make it that much better.

Be intresting to see where my ECE 4.5/6 ends up as they all tend to differ a tad. If the front goes down 1/2" more than yours I am gonna need to add a 1" block to the rear and notch it to fit my needs.

reds_racing · 07-29-2010, 03:38 PM

I think I ended up with 2" springs by mistake. Mine is lower in front than 72blckbuty's and his is 4.5 front drop.

Cole Trickle · 07-29-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reds_racing

I think I ended up with 2" springs by mistake. Mine is lower in front than 72blckbuty's and his is 4.5 front drop.

I wonder how much weight the sbc and air conditioning add to the front vs the I6? Maybe that comes into play.

They also look alot lower on the 15" rallys

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-29-2010, 04:05 PM

Nice truck! Those seats turned out really nice!

72BlckButy · 07-30-2010, 05:10 PM

First things first.... what a different an attitude adjustment will make.

Man that looks good!

These inlines are heavy, so I'd say they are comparative to a SB, but maybe I'm wrong.

Have you measured from the ground to the center of the wheel well?

Also what size tires do you have on the 15x8's?

reds_racing · 07-30-2010, 06:22 PM

Nate, I am at 14.5 on DS and 14.75 on PS from center of spindle to top of fenderwell. I am running 265/70 on the 15" rallys. My truck has a 350 with air, but didn't figure that would matter much. What is your spindle to fenderwell measurement?

07-26-2010, 04:09 PM	#1
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Well my ece 4/6 drop is here, so i thought I would post up a before pic. Not sure how much drop it already had because it was there when I bought it.After pics of the drop hopefully tomorrow. The after of my new seats. The upholster shop kinda messed up by adding foam to the back of seats so they don't look exactly as they should, but oh well. Its just a driver..

07-26-2010, 04:12 PM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Seats look good. Nice looking truck as well. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

07-26-2010, 04:26 PM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Sharp looking truck man!

07-26-2010, 04:48 PM	#4
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... lookin forward to this one. __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

07-26-2010, 06:44 PM	#6
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... 71 Short bed.

07-27-2010, 01:13 AM	#7
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Yeah cant wait to see it.

07-27-2010, 08:43 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Diggin' the buckets and can't wait to see the drop installed. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-27-2010, 09:29 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... dude hurry up!!! I cant wait to see it lowered! VERY SWEET TRUCK BTW __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-27-2010, 10:18 PM	#10
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... How much the 4/6 drop kit run? I would like to go 4/6, but I have been thinking of saving money with a 2/4 and using the extra cash on interior. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

07-28-2010, 01:59 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... It depends on where you get the kit. IIRC ECE was abour $800. Check out Early Classic Enterprises; top notch kit with not hidden surprises and excellent customer service. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-28-2010, 06:18 PM	#12
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... 72BLCKButy can you measure from the center of the spindle to the top of fender well for me. I am at 14 1/2 inches and ece tells me I am lower than a 4" inch should be. They think maybe I got a 2" spring packaged in the wrong box. It is way lower than I expected it to be. I like it, I just don't want alignment issues and such. If I am at where your 4.5 is, I am ok with that. They will send me a new set of springs, but I don't really want to pull it all back apart all over again. I am an lower than your after measurements in you build thread as well. I should be a half inch higher I would think.

07-28-2010, 06:41 PM	#13
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... I am at 27" from level ground to top of fenderwell. Thats over an inch lower than most. ECE doesn't know how this happened and will be more than happy to send me another set of springs, but it took me two days to install just the front end. I am also not to keen on beating on my new spindles to get the ball joints back out. Ughhhhhh! Just my luck.

07-29-2010, 12:15 AM	#14
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Bad pic, but I didn't get it buttoned up until 11pm. I will post better pics tomorrow. Way lower than I expected. Not so easy of job for 1 person. Not difficult as far as knowledge, just tough for one person. The truck def needs a bath to get all the oily fingerprints off. 72BlckButy and Lolife99 made this job WAY easier for me! Thanks guys.

07-29-2010, 12:38 AM	#15
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... tomorrow try to get the after pic in exact same place as before pic __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

07-29-2010, 08:44 AM	#16
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07-29-2010, 12:49 PM	#17
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Complete after... Except for washing to remove greasy fingerprints and alignment. Front wheels and tires aren't going to work. If anyone wants to trade my 2 15x8's for 15x7's or 6.5's, let me know!!! Although, I am thinking Coys might be in the very near future!!!!!!

07-29-2010, 12:58 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Looks great. Coys would be great on there! I am looking at a truck like that in VA. If I sell my blazer and it's still available i'll pick it up and drop it with big wheels... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-29-2010, 01:15 PM	#19
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... looks nice __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

07-29-2010, 03:00 PM	#20
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Looks great... Bigger wheels will make it that much better. Be intresting to see where my ECE 4.5/6 ends up as they all tend to differ a tad. If the front goes down 1/2" more than yours I am gonna need to add a 1" block to the rear and notch it to fit my needs. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

07-29-2010, 03:38 PM	#21
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... I think I ended up with 2" springs by mistake. Mine is lower in front than 72blckbuty's and his is 4.5 front drop.

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07-30-2010, 05:10 PM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... First things first.... what a different an attitude adjustment will make. Man that looks good! These inlines are heavy, so I'd say they are comparative to a SB, but maybe I'm wrong. Have you measured from the ground to the center of the wheel well? Also what size tires do you have on the 15x8's? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-30-2010, 06:22 PM	#25
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Before exterior pics, 1 After interior... Nate, I am at 14.5 on DS and 14.75 on PS from center of spindle to top of fenderwell. I am running 265/70 on the 15" rallys. My truck has a 350 with air, but didn't figure that would matter much. What is your spindle to fenderwell measurement?

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