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72highlander · 05-02-2007, 10:25 PM

First and foremost i want to thank Ron (aka Filmguy) for allowing this to happen. I am on a serious budget and he made me a smoking deal. I got the complete front suspension hub to hub, crossmember and all. I got the complete rear setup, trailing arms and all, minus rear end. He even threw in the power steering gearbox and all tie rods and center link and all of this stuff was virtually new. That is why this forum is so awesome, guys helping out other truck fanatics. Ron is a super nice stand up guy. Now for the truck. I bought it as a one-owner, original paint, 100,000 mile original truck. It is as i bought it minus a few odds and ends, a comfort-grip steering wheel, and a tach. The suspension consists of:

front:
dropped spindles
bags
stock control arms
all new components

rear:
stock trailing arms with ece boxing plates
ece super track bar
2" lowering blocks
bags
ece frame notch
ece shock mount relocator kit

compressor system:
air ride tech arc4000

first pics are aired out
last pic is ride heighth

comments good or bad welcomed

p.s. - crappy pics courtesy of me, i stink at photography

p.s.s.- i did the install completely by myself which makes me even prouder of it. Took about four days, plenty of bruises and busted knuckles, lots of grease and sweat, and plenty of four letter words.

FREEMAN70 · 05-02-2007, 10:31 PM

nice man thaths sweeet

BigTruckDriver · 05-02-2007, 10:33 PM

Sweet!

*72CSTC5* · 05-02-2007, 10:35 PM

That thing is sweet looking

BB72CHEVKT · 05-02-2007, 10:37 PM

Sweeeet.

Where's Early @?

72highlander · 05-02-2007, 10:43 PM

BB72CHEVKT, Early is basically same as brownwood, 70 miles from abilene. nothing happens here, is your truck a highlander?

BB72CHEVKT · 05-02-2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72highlander

BB72CHEVKT, Early is basically same as brownwood, 70 miles from abilene. nothing happens here, is your truck a highlander?

NO, its not a Highlander. Nothing special. Its a Custom Deluxe. Two tone like yours. Olive and white with white seat & belts, door panels. I'm gonna get some better pics on here one day.

shifty · 05-02-2007, 10:46 PM

Early Classic: http://www.earlyclassic.com/

Please let us know what wheel and tire combo you're using -

Wheel width and diameter.
Tire size.
Backspacing on front and rear wheels.

Thanks, and that looks WICKED.

killer71 · 05-02-2007, 10:47 PM

I agree Ron is a good fella. That's one good lookin truck you have there! Love tha 2 tone--Killer

72highlander · 05-02-2007, 10:57 PM

Are you sure, generally the parchment doorpanels, etc. i've seen have been highlanders. Does it say special promotional in glovebox?

72highlander · 05-02-2007, 10:59 PM

Tires are 275-60/15 rear on 10 inch wheel. Tires are 235-70/15 front on 8 inch wheel. I'm not positive on backspacing, but Ron hit it spot on and i know he has another set so i will try to contact him for that specific. Thanks everyone for + comments!!!

*72CSTC5* · 05-02-2007, 11:04 PM

When are you going to cut it down to a shortbed? Weren't you talking about doing that before if I am thinking correctly.

72highlander · 05-02-2007, 11:08 PM

yes, i have everything to do it with, but i am going to make myself just drive it until my son is ready to work on it. probably 10 years from now, he is 3 1/2. I am scared to death to do anything to it, because one thing leads to another. I hate the holes in door from below eyeline mirrors, but i could weld them up, prime them, paint, then on and on and on, so i am leaving it like it is. If i start a build thread, someone please come to my house and beat the hell out of me. Long bed is growing on me anyway.

Chevy_Man · 05-02-2007, 11:09 PM

What a nice looking truck, you did a great job.

Eric

Film Guy · 05-02-2007, 11:30 PM

Wow! Looks good! Other set of wheels were sold to Killer71 about a month ago. I am still working on my bed floor. I will post pics when I have something to show.

*72CSTC5* · 05-02-2007, 11:31 PM

Send it to me, I will GLADLY cut that up for you!! That thing would make an awesome shortbed!! Just do the bed and leave the rest alone and drive it.

jsbgump · 05-02-2007, 11:33 PM

looks great

72highlander · 05-02-2007, 11:33 PM

hey Ron, do you remember backspacing on those wheels? thanks again man, i'm stoked about all this. Have you had a chance to get the sides dipped yet?

Film Guy · 05-02-2007, 11:44 PM

I think the fronts are 5" bs and the rears are 5" bs.
Yep, the bed sides have been dipped and all the rust removed by Metal Rehab. They have been epoxy-primered and are on my jig now for moch-up. I am in the process of raising the bed floor to cover the big notch. Bed sides need more work than I planed, but I am pleased that I have them. You were exactly correct when you told me they were good where they needed to be. Thanks again. Wait til you see them.

Film Guy · 05-02-2007, 11:52 PM

Oh, I almost forgot! I found the rear license plate bracket for your bumper that goes along with the e.c.e. hidden hitch. Still interested?

cst70rocket · 05-02-2007, 11:36 PM

truck looks awesome!! Identical to my first '71 way back in '89. Mine was a cheyenne. I miss it!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-02-2007, 11:53 PM

*****in truck dude i like it

please dont cut it to a SWB just leave it a LWB, it looks to damn nice the way it is

72highlander · 05-02-2007, 11:50 PM

cool, i am happy, not knowing exactly what was there i was concerned, but for the $, i don't think you'd ever find any better. I woulda been estatic to use them other than the stake holes, which worked perfect for you. Hope all is well, and Paul still talks about ya'll.

72highlander · 05-02-2007, 11:55 PM

yea, Ron, let me know how much and i'll get you my specifics.

*Shane* · 05-03-2007, 12:02 AM

I normally don't care for long wheel base trucks ... but I just made an exception ... that is seriously kick ass bro!

Well done!

05-02-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Got my truck bagged First and foremost i want to thank Ron (aka Filmguy) for allowing this to happen. I am on a serious budget and he made me a smoking deal. I got the complete front suspension hub to hub, crossmember and all. I got the complete rear setup, trailing arms and all, minus rear end. He even threw in the power steering gearbox and all tie rods and center link and all of this stuff was virtually new. That is why this forum is so awesome, guys helping out other truck fanatics. Ron is a super nice stand up guy. Now for the truck. I bought it as a one-owner, original paint, 100,000 mile original truck. It is as i bought it minus a few odds and ends, a comfort-grip steering wheel, and a tach. The suspension consists of: front: dropped spindles bags stock control arms all new components rear: stock trailing arms with ece boxing plates ece super track bar 2" lowering blocks bags ece frame notch ece shock mount relocator kit compressor system: air ride tech arc4000 first pics are aired out last pic is ride heighth comments good or bad welcomed p.s. - crappy pics courtesy of me, i stink at photography p.s.s.- i did the install completely by myself which makes me even prouder of it. Took about four days, plenty of bruises and busted knuckles, lots of grease and sweat, and plenty of four letter words. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 Last edited by 72highlander; 05-02-2007 at 11:57 PM.

05-02-2007, 10:31 PM	#2
FREEMAN70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: robbins Posts: 73	Re: Got my truck bagged nice man thaths sweeet

05-02-2007, 10:33 PM	#3
BigTruckDriver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 156	Re: Got my truck bagged Sweet!

05-02-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Got my truck bagged That thing is sweet looking

05-02-2007, 10:37 PM	#5
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Got my truck bagged Sweeeet. Where's Early @? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

05-02-2007, 10:43 PM	#6
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my truck bagged BB72CHEVKT, Early is basically same as brownwood, 70 miles from abilene. nothing happens here, is your truck a highlander? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-02-2007, 10:46 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Got my truck bagged Early Classic: http://www.earlyclassic.com/ Please let us know what wheel and tire combo you're using - Wheel width and diameter. Tire size. Backspacing on front and rear wheels. Thanks, and that looks WICKED. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-02-2007, 10:47 PM	#9
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Got my truck bagged I agree Ron is a good fella. That's one good lookin truck you have there! Love tha 2 tone--Killer __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

05-02-2007, 10:57 PM	#10
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my truck bagged Are you sure, generally the parchment doorpanels, etc. i've seen have been highlanders. Does it say special promotional in glovebox? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-02-2007, 10:59 PM	#11
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my truck bagged Tires are 275-60/15 rear on 10 inch wheel. Tires are 235-70/15 front on 8 inch wheel. I'm not positive on backspacing, but Ron hit it spot on and i know he has another set so i will try to contact him for that specific. Thanks everyone for + comments!!! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-02-2007, 11:04 PM	#12
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Got my truck bagged When are you going to cut it down to a shortbed? Weren't you talking about doing that before if I am thinking correctly.

05-02-2007, 11:08 PM	#13
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my truck bagged yes, i have everything to do it with, but i am going to make myself just drive it until my son is ready to work on it. probably 10 years from now, he is 3 1/2. I am scared to death to do anything to it, because one thing leads to another. I hate the holes in door from below eyeline mirrors, but i could weld them up, prime them, paint, then on and on and on, so i am leaving it like it is. If i start a build thread, someone please come to my house and beat the hell out of me. Long bed is growing on me anyway. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 Last edited by 72highlander; 05-02-2007 at 11:08 PM.

05-02-2007, 11:09 PM	#14
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: Got my truck bagged What a nice looking truck, you did a great job. Eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

05-02-2007, 11:30 PM	#15
Film Guy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 105	Re: Got my truck bagged Wow! Looks good! Other set of wheels were sold to Killer71 about a month ago. I am still working on my bed floor. I will post pics when I have something to show.

05-02-2007, 11:31 PM	#16
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Got my truck bagged Send it to me, I will GLADLY cut that up for you!! That thing would make an awesome shortbed!! Just do the bed and leave the rest alone and drive it.



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05-02-2007, 11:33 PM	#18
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my truck bagged hey Ron, do you remember backspacing on those wheels? thanks again man, i'm stoked about all this. Have you had a chance to get the sides dipped yet? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-02-2007, 11:44 PM	#19
Film Guy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 105	Re: Got my truck bagged I think the fronts are 5" bs and the rears are 5" bs. Yep, the bed sides have been dipped and all the rust removed by Metal Rehab. They have been epoxy-primered and are on my jig now for moch-up. I am in the process of raising the bed floor to cover the big notch. Bed sides need more work than I planed, but I am pleased that I have them. You were exactly correct when you told me they were good where they needed to be. Thanks again. Wait til you see them.

05-02-2007, 11:52 PM	#20
Film Guy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 105	Re: Got my truck bagged Oh, I almost forgot! I found the rear license plate bracket for your bumper that goes along with the e.c.e. hidden hitch. Still interested?

05-02-2007, 11:36 PM	#21
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: Got my truck bagged truck looks awesome!! Identical to my first '71 way back in '89. Mine was a cheyenne. I miss it!

05-02-2007, 11:53 PM	#22
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Got my truck bagged *****in truck dude i like it please dont cut it to a SWB just leave it a LWB, it looks to damn nice the way it is __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-02-2007, 11:50 PM	#23
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my truck bagged cool, i am happy, not knowing exactly what was there i was concerned, but for the $, i don't think you'd ever find any better. I woulda been estatic to use them other than the stake holes, which worked perfect for you. Hope all is well, and Paul still talks about ya'll. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-02-2007, 11:55 PM	#24
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my truck bagged yea, Ron, let me know how much and i'll get you my specifics. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

05-03-2007, 12:02 AM	#25
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Got my truck bagged I normally don't care for long wheel base trucks ... but I just made an exception ... that is seriously kick ass bro! Well done!

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