|
01-07-2009, 04:29 AM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Phase 1
Alright folks, I dropped my GMC off at the custom shop today to complete phase 1 of the mods. I am so stoked, I've been working 7 days a week 12 hr shifts down near Austin on a shutdown for 107 days now (1 week and were done). I've been buying parts as I go (all ECE) and decided this would be the first thing accomplished on my truck.
1. 2.5" drop spindles 2. 1" drop springs 3. 1-1/4" sway bar 4. 4" drop rear springs 5. 1' drop shackles 6. Replace anything worn i.e., brakes, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. 7. Repack wheel bearings 8. Replace shocks I will end up with a 3.5/5 drop and all new springs. YEAH!!! The owner of the shop is a great guy and awesome customizer, he had a write-up in Sport Truck Magazine on a Dodge he bagged and painted. I told him he has a week to complete it and believe me it will be a nice homecoming. Is there anything else ya'll can think of that would need to be looked at suspension wise while he has it? Sorry no pics until it is done, I'm just excited.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
01-07-2009, 08:13 AM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Buffalo, Tx
Posts: 422
|
Re: Phase 1
Where are you getting this done at?
|
01-07-2009, 08:15 AM | #3 | ||
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,373
|
Re: Phase 1
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 01-07-2009 at 08:15 AM. |
||
01-07-2009, 09:11 AM | #4 |
Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
Posts: 7,716
|
Re: Phase 1
__________________
~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck |
01-07-2009, 09:28 AM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 11,375
|
Re: Phase 1
Thats right nick we all like to see picts.....I know how you are feeling I have had that feeling many times in my life waiting for a part or having something done...oh what a feeling!!!!!!
__________________
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild |
01-07-2009, 10:45 AM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Hensonjd, I am getting it done at Central Garage in Bremond. Michael Pruitt is the owner and he is a real down to earth guy. I have taken no less than 200 pics of my truck before, I even took pics of a tape measure in front of the wheel wells so I can keep track of the drop. Al, you are gonna make this possible, as soon as I get home I'm gonna go tire shopping and spend some of that hard earned cash to go with those awesome wheels buddy!!! I will keep ya'll posted. Here is a shot of the stock ride height.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 Last edited by nicolas72gmc; 01-07-2009 at 10:53 AM. |
01-07-2009, 11:07 AM | #7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Hey guys I forgot to tell you a little funny when I dropped my truck off. My wife is friends with Mike and she tagged along to give me a ride home and hoping to talk to Mike's wife when we were there. She asked me "Honey is anything your doing to the truck going to affect the appearance?" I told her no honey just doing some safety assurance with the parts replacement.........she will never notice the huge amount of drop I'm doing. You know we would notice if our truck was dropped a 1/2".
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
01-07-2009, 07:42 PM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Chino Valley Az
Posts: 210
|
Re: Phase 1
I love your truck and can't wait to see the finshed product. Should look really sweet. What size wheels and tires are you going to be running?
|
01-07-2009, 10:33 PM | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
70cst, I hope she never does or for most of us we would be in trouble.!!
Hensonjd, His name is Mike Pruitt (254-746-7012) NEVERENOUGH, I'm still trying to decide on the tire size, Big Al sold me the rallies I will be using and looking at something like 275/60/15. That is what Al was going to run on his, I will probably do the same.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
01-27-2009, 12:23 PM | #10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Ok, I finally got all of the Items done on Phase 1 and here are a few teaser pics. I am so happy with the ride quality, and I cannot believe the difference the new sway bar made. Big Al, do the wheels look familiar? I ended up going with 235/70 on front and 275/60's on the rear. The family and I went on a trip to my folks house 300 miles round trip and it rode awesome.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
01-27-2009, 12:44 PM | #11 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 11,375
|
Re: Phase 1
Quote:
Hi Nick I recognize those wheels they look a hell of alot better thou....The truck looks awesome. Where are the picts of it outside with a side shot..You know we all like picts specially me.....
__________________
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild |
|
01-27-2009, 03:29 PM | #12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: CASA GRANDE AZ
Posts: 4,276
|
Re: Phase 1
Cant wait for phase 2
__________________
70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger |
01-27-2009, 09:01 PM | #13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Hey Al, I would have taken some outside shots, but the garage queen doesnt like 35 degree rainy weather. As soon as it is a little nicer outside I will take some good shots. oarnges1, I cant wait either. 5.7 vortec/ 4l60e, new back bumper, 68 hood and grill. Yeah!!! Here is one outside before I put Al's wheels on it.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
01-27-2009, 09:13 PM | #14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Houma LA
Posts: 193
|
Re: Phase 1
Why would you pull the 383 out for a 350??? Just wondering!!! Truck looks good though!!!
__________________
1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD |
01-27-2009, 09:43 PM | #15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Chevymann1968, the PO rebuilt the motor 80,000 miles ago. He told me that it was bored .035, and thought it was a 383, it is definitely tired and the 350 only has 22,000 miles on it. Depending what I have in my 68 when I finally get it here, I may rebuild it and drop it in. The PO says he thinks it is a 400, I bought it because it is a SWB, and fairly decent cab.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
01-27-2009, 09:26 PM | #16 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: at work
Posts: 2,552
|
Re: Phase 1
nice progress...love the color!
__________________
R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07 |
01-27-2009, 10:03 PM | #17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Houma LA
Posts: 193
|
Re: Phase 1
I hear that!!!! Good Luck!!!
__________________
1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD |
01-27-2009, 10:08 PM | #18 |
Phone's ringin Dude.
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 1,426
|
Re: Phase 1
Liked the truck before, love it now! Nice job!
__________________
I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL |
01-27-2009, 10:27 PM | #19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Hey Chevymann, let me know what that stroked 385 feels like.!!!
Thanks dieselarmy13
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
01-27-2009, 10:40 PM | #20 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 11,375
|
Re: Phase 1
Nick I am realling loving that stance....keep the picts coming.....
__________________
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild |
01-28-2009, 04:33 PM | #21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Here is another set of pics for ya'lls enjoyment.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
02-01-2009, 12:33 PM | #22 |
Worthless
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LaFayette, GA
Posts: 199
|
Re: Phase 1
Great looking ride, love the drop! Keep up the great work! And as always give pics
|
01-28-2009, 09:10 PM | #23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cypress TX
Posts: 126
|
Re: Phase 1
Nice classy looking truck. Keep it up.
|
01-28-2009, 09:23 PM | #24 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 11,375
|
Re: Phase 1
Thats what I am talking about Nick, great picts....
__________________
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild |
01-29-2009, 02:44 AM | #25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 525
|
Re: Phase 1
Thanks fellas, Al I thought you might like those.
__________________
Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 |
Bookmarks |
|
|