ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

robsm88 · 06-02-2006, 05:01 PM

I went with Early classic for the front drop spindles. I just got the left side done. Now, of course the snowball started. I couldn't handle putting the old rust rotors on, so I decided I needed vented front rotors and then I decided to get new calipers too. Napa will have them in today, so I did it. Vented rotors ran $150 for the pair and the rebuilt calipers were only $36 for the pair.
I don't know if I will ever finish if I keep upgrading everything I work on.

I included a before pic just for fun.

Next unnescessary upgrade - steel braided lines?

cornutz · 06-02-2006, 05:13 PM

Looks sweet! Thanks for the pics! How do you like the cordless impact? Is that the new 28V Milwauki?

THanks,

Bill

robsm88 · 06-02-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cornutz

Looks sweet! Thanks for the pics! How do you like the cordless impact? Is that the new 28V Milwauki?

THanks,

Bill

Actually I got it from Matco (not sure who makes it fo them) It is only 14.4, but it is quite a bit smaller and easier to get in places than the larger ones. Its first test was to take a lug nut of an F550 bucket truck at work. It struggled, but it took it off after about 10 seconds of hammering. At that point, I was sold.

shifty · 06-02-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by robsm88

I don't know if I will ever finish if I keep upgrading everything I work on.

ok, so you feel my pain. it only gets worse, trust me.

robsm88 · 06-02-2006, 06:11 PM

I almost bought a rebuilt steering column the day just because it looked nicer than mine!
I need to start cutting corners or I will run out of funding. But it never seems like a good idea to cut corners. AHHHH! I am trying. I had a box full of brake booster brackets I was taking to the powdercoaters, but I decided to just sand and paint them. I guess that is step 1 for me.

nvrforgotten52 · 06-02-2006, 06:12 PM

i have the same matco driver... i love it! well worth the 180 bucks, i think thats how much i paid...haha

ChevyDude · 06-02-2006, 07:08 PM

Sweet dude....I know the feeling...it's gonna look awesome....and oh boy can things snowball, LOL!~~!

BigDons69 · 06-05-2006, 02:01 AM

Hey Rob,

Is your frame powder coated or painted??

68GenIII · 06-05-2006, 04:01 PM

I have the same problem, I can never seem to find a good stopping point! This is probably why my truck is in a million pieces! Truck looks great!

robsm88 · 06-08-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDons69

Hey Rob,

Is your frame powder coated or painted??

I was lucky enough to have a rust free and clean frame. I just used rust converter and rustoleum.

rodstored-72 · 06-08-2006, 04:49 PM

robsm88,
looks good!! i know exactly how you feel about the upgrading work. i am also seeming to always do that (atleast according to my wife). hope things stay going good for ya!

hey where about in az are you?? (i am in chandler)

rodstored-72

robsm88 · 06-09-2006, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

robsm88,
looks good!! i know exactly how you feel about the upgrading work. i am also seeming to always do that (atleast according to my wife). hope things stay going good for ya!

hey where about in az are you?? (i am in chandler)

rodstored-72

I work in tempe, live in South Scottsdale

robsm88 · 06-13-2006, 01:05 AM

progress pics

Joe67 · 06-13-2006, 07:51 AM

Looks great. One clean chassis you have there

robsm88 · 06-17-2006, 06:05 PM

update

kansas city cheyenne · 06-17-2006, 06:34 PM

Looking good. Is that your 450 also?

robsm88 · 06-17-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kansas city cheyenne

Looking good. Is that your 450 also?

Yes it is. It is too hot right now to use it though.

JameslovesJammie · 06-17-2006, 11:22 PM

Be careful!!! That dog might drink your beer!!!

robsm88 · 06-18-2006, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JameslovesJammie

Be careful!!! That dog might drink your beer!!!

too late, that's why he's passed out.

just kidding btw

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-18-2006, 08:39 AM

Looks great keep up the progress..

06-02-2006, 05:01 PM	#1
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics I went with Early classic for the front drop spindles. I just got the left side done. Now, of course the snowball started. I couldn't handle putting the old rust rotors on, so I decided I needed vented front rotors and then I decided to get new calipers too. Napa will have them in today, so I did it. Vented rotors ran $150 for the pair and the rebuilt calipers were only $36 for the pair. I don't know if I will ever finish if I keep upgrading everything I work on. I included a before pic just for fun. Next unnescessary upgrade - steel braided lines? Attached Images Last edited by robsm88; 06-02-2006 at 05:09 PM.

06-02-2006, 05:13 PM	#2
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics Looks sweet! Thanks for the pics! How do you like the cordless impact? Is that the new 28V Milwauki? THanks, Bill

06-02-2006, 06:11 PM	#5
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics I almost bought a rebuilt steering column the day just because it looked nicer than mine! I need to start cutting corners or I will run out of funding. But it never seems like a good idea to cut corners. AHHHH! I am trying. I had a box full of brake booster brackets I was taking to the powdercoaters, but I decided to just sand and paint them. I guess that is step 1 for me. Last edited by robsm88; 06-02-2006 at 06:22 PM.

06-02-2006, 06:12 PM	#6
nvrforgotten52 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morro Bay C.A Posts: 179	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics i have the same matco driver... i love it! well worth the 180 bucks, i think thats how much i paid...haha

06-02-2006, 07:08 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics Sweet dude....I know the feeling...it's gonna look awesome....and oh boy can things snowball, LOL!~~!

06-05-2006, 02:01 AM	#8
BigDons69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 13	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics Hey Rob, Is your frame powder coated or painted?? __________________ I Need Help!!

06-05-2006, 04:01 PM	#9
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics I have the same problem, I can never seem to find a good stopping point! This is probably why my truck is in a million pieces! Truck looks great!

06-08-2006, 04:49 PM	#11
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics robsm88, looks good!! i know exactly how you feel about the upgrading work. i am also seeming to always do that (atleast according to my wife). hope things stay going good for ya! hey where about in az are you?? (i am in chandler) rodstored-72

06-13-2006, 01:05 AM	#13
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics progress pics Attached Images

06-13-2006, 07:51 AM	#14
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics Looks great. One clean chassis you have there __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-17-2006, 06:05 PM	#15
robsm88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 114	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics update Attached Images

06-17-2006, 06:34 PM	#16
kansas city cheyenne Rebuilding 1 at a time Join Date: May 2006 Location: kansas city, mo Posts: 80	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics Looking good. Is that your 450 also? __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 383 stroker 2004R tranny Factory ps, pb, air http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t=101_0059.jpg 66 Nova SS L-79 327 m21 http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v3...t=101_0042.jpg

06-17-2006, 11:22 PM	#18
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics Be careful!!! That dog might drink your beer!!! __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

06-18-2006, 08:39 AM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: ECE 2.5 drop front spindles w/pics Looks great keep up the progress.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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