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aero-pilot · 12-12-2008, 11:21 AM

Hello! Well... I'm from Oklahoma, proud alumni of Oklahoma State, I'm a flight instructor by day and a classic truck owner by night. I bought the truck about a year ago and have BIG plans for her. Right now it just has a standard 350 small block (which is fine) but I want to spice it up a little. My first project is to get the truck to sit right. I have a small rake angle with the rear end in the air. I haven't figured out the best solution to fix this yet. I'm not real familiar with c notch so I don't know if that is the way to go. Possible mono leaf maybe. At any rate I joined to further enhance my knowledge of my favorite classic truck. Thank you all for your knowledge!

jsbgump · 12-12-2008, 01:52 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

hellboundsteel · 12-12-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aero-pilot

Hello! Well... I'm from Oklahoma, proud alumni of Oklahoma State, I'm a flight instructor by day and a classic truck owner by night. I bought the truck about a year ago and have BIG plans for her. Right now it just has a standard 350 small block (which is fine) but I want to spice it up a little. My first project is to get the truck to sit right. I have a small rake angle with the rear end in the air. I haven't figured out the best solution to fix this yet. I'm not real familiar with c notch so I don't know if that is the way to go. Possible mono leaf maybe. At any rate I joined to further enhance my knowledge of my favorite classic truck. Thank you all for your knowledge!

Welcome 2 the board..Lived in OKLA. 21yrs.use 2 ride 2 stillwater 2 eat at JOES on week ends moved here to tx. 7yrs ago still have brother there in OKC.There is still alot of good old p/u and parts up there.Later...

72BlckButy · 12-12-2008, 03:32 PM

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.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13).

And the Midwest Board Meet in Kirksville, MO (May 30-31)

DREAMS OF A 67 · 12-12-2008, 06:49 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

Painter D · 12-12-2008, 08:05 PM

Welcome

shaneschevys · 12-12-2008, 11:09 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

watahyahknow · 12-12-2008, 11:51 PM

welcome from europe , the best way to get the front down in my eyes would be to use dropped spindles as they keep the geometry the same , the cheaper way is chainge the springs .
if you only lower the front to get the rake theres no need for a notch and if you dont want to drag the frame on the ground but want to lower more than an inch or 2 removing the bumpstops and bolting in a small notch like they sell at companies like suicide doors would do the trick it does require cutting a piece out of the lower part of the frame .
if you want tru choice of rideheight all the time you could chainge to airbags but thats a bit more work and costly .

i would love to see some pictures once youre done

Cyclone44 · 12-13-2008, 02:34 AM

from Knoxville Tn......

aero-pilot · 12-15-2008, 01:17 AM

Thank you all for the welcomes! I'm looking forward to building up my truck with you all. I'll have more pictures as I progress through different modifications I want to do.

Hellboundsteel, that's awesome that you lived in OK! Goes to show you it's a small world.
watahyahknow, I'm thinking that airbags will come later just because of the said expense. My truck does of drop spindles. Maybe a flip kit would bring the rear down where I want it. Very interesting ideas!

Prerunner1982 · 12-18-2008, 12:30 PM

Welcome to our addiction (both the message board and trucks) from Edmond, OK.

Check the Oklahoma link in my sig and you will find there are quite a few Oklahoma Members. To make it easier... check the last page and I posted a list of all OK members.. I think you might be suprised.

joe231 · 12-18-2008, 02:43 PM

**Welcome**

flip kit ought to do what your wanting, you will probably need a c-notch also

**scotts62** · 12-21-2008, 04:35 PM

from OKC!

TimE · 12-31-2008, 11:26 PM

from south Alabama!

krue · 01-01-2009, 12:54 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Happy New Year to you!

BigDaddyDave · 01-12-2009, 10:09 AM

Welcome from NC!

12-12-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
aero-pilot praise the lowered Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 81	Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat Hello! Well... I'm from Oklahoma, proud alumni of Oklahoma State, I'm a flight instructor by day and a classic truck owner by night. I bought the truck about a year ago and have BIG plans for her. Right now it just has a standard 350 small block (which is fine) but I want to spice it up a little. My first project is to get the truck to sit right. I have a small rake angle with the rear end in the air. I haven't figured out the best solution to fix this yet. I'm not real familiar with c notch so I don't know if that is the way to go. Possible mono leaf maybe. At any rate I joined to further enhance my knowledge of my favorite classic truck. Thank you all for your knowledge!

12-12-2008, 01:52 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-12-2008, 03:32 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat 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. Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13). And the Midwest Board Meet in Kirksville, MO (May 30-31) __________________ -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)

12-12-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

12-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#6
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12-12-2008, 11:09 PM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

12-12-2008, 11:51 PM	#8
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat welcome from europe , the best way to get the front down in my eyes would be to use dropped spindles as they keep the geometry the same , the cheaper way is chainge the springs . if you only lower the front to get the rake theres no need for a notch and if you dont want to drag the frame on the ground but want to lower more than an inch or 2 removing the bumpstops and bolting in a small notch like they sell at companies like suicide doors would do the trick it does require cutting a piece out of the lower part of the frame . if you want tru choice of rideheight all the time you could chainge to airbags but thats a bit more work and costly . i would love to see some pictures once youre done __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-13-2008, 02:34 AM	#9
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat from Knoxville Tn......

12-15-2008, 01:17 AM	#10
aero-pilot praise the lowered Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 81	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat Thank you all for the welcomes! I'm looking forward to building up my truck with you all. I'll have more pictures as I progress through different modifications I want to do. Hellboundsteel, that's awesome that you lived in OK! Goes to show you it's a small world. watahyahknow, I'm thinking that airbags will come later just because of the said expense. My truck does of drop spindles. Maybe a flip kit would bring the rear down where I want it. Very interesting ideas!

12-18-2008, 12:30 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat Welcome to our addiction (both the message board and trucks) from Edmond, OK. Check the Oklahoma link in my sig and you will find there are quite a few Oklahoma Members. To make it easier... check the last page and I posted a list of all OK members.. I think you might be suprised. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 12-18-2008 at 12:38 PM.

12-18-2008, 02:43 PM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat Welcome flip kit ought to do what your wanting, you will probably need a c-notch also __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 12-18-2008 at 02:46 PM.

12-21-2008, 04:35 PM	#13
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

12-31-2008, 11:26 PM	#14
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat from south Alabama!

01-01-2009, 12:54 AM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Noob from Oklahoma! 82 GMC Shortyfat Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Happy New Year to you! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-12-2009, 10:09 AM	#16
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