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Old 11-24-2009, 10:22 PM   #1
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Before and After

Alright fellas, I've had this truck for about a month now and after a lifetime of wanting a 70 something shorty and going through two project shortys that I got into WAY too deep I'm finally driving what I've been looking for all this time.... And it aint short. Turns out the look I wanted was long and low. I got this truck from the original owner. He bought and drove it here in Waco all it's life. (I don't think he ever vacuumed it out or washed it). I'm afraid to show it too him now because he might shoot me after the suspension work

This is ECE's 4/5 drop with shock relocators and super track bar. 2.5" drop spindles/1.5" drop springs in the front and 5" drop springs in the back. KYBs all around.

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Alright fellas, I've had this truck for about a month now and after a lifetime of wanting a 70 something shorty and going through two project shortys that I got into WAY too deep I'm finally driving what I've been looking for all this time.... And it aint short. Turns out the look I wanted was long and low. I got this truck from the original owner. He bought and drove it here in Waco all it's life. (I don't think he ever vacuumed it out or washed it). I'm afraid to show it too him now because he might shoot me after the suspension work

This is ECE's 4/5 drop with shock relocators and super track bar. 2.5" drop spindles/1.5" drop springs in the front and 5" drop springs in the back. KYBs all around.

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Saweet!!!!!!!!!
What tire sizes do you have. Ochre and White is my favorite combo on the 71-72's...one day I'll have another one...I hope.
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Old 11-24-2009, 10:45 PM   #3
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Looks great! - Huge improvement
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Old 11-24-2009, 10:48 PM   #4
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265/50/15 all around on 8 inch wheels.
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Old 11-24-2009, 10:53 PM   #5
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Man,... that looks great!
What are your other plans for it?
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Old 11-24-2009, 10:57 PM   #6
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Low and long !!!!! Looks Great !!
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Old 11-24-2009, 11:27 PM   #7
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Man,... that looks great!
What are your other plans for it?
Not much else really. The drivetrain and suspension/steering/brakes are all new. This weekend it gets new window rubber, regulators and door rubber to cut down on the noise and I'm considering replacing the rear gear with something a little friendlier to daily driving. I'm definitely re-doing the carpet and seat. Add a radio and maybe some aftermarket a/c next summer and that's about it. I'm ready to start cruising it to all the local meets and shows. I don't care if it wins anything, it's fun to drive and talk about.
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Old 11-25-2009, 09:53 PM   #8
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I'm ready to start cruising it to all the local meets and shows. I don't care if it wins anything, it's fun to drive and talk about.

This is what it's all about for me . Meeting new people hearing and telling stories , cruisin in something different . People waving and giving thumbs up . Kids pointing as they tug on their mothers sleeve . I have been known to make a pass or two down the drag strip too .
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Old 11-25-2009, 10:24 PM   #9
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Looks great, nice stance and I like it.
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Old 11-24-2009, 10:51 PM   #10
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I think it looks great! 2wd's need to be lowered or sometimes they look funny.
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Old 11-24-2009, 11:35 PM   #11
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Sounds like a good plan.
Driving these old trucks is the best part.
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Old 11-25-2009, 12:26 AM   #12
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Wow, I wasn't expecting you to do that to it, but I'm glad you did!
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Old 11-25-2009, 12:43 AM   #13
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Jim that turned out awesome!! It is the ochre/white chevy equivalant to mine. I love it! The amount of drop is perfect. I did 3.5/5 and it has settled to @ 4.5/5.75". So I would expect yours to drop a little more. Did you decide to keep the extra 390 lbs under the tailgate? I still have mine on my truck too. I can't even give that bumper away.
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Old 11-25-2009, 12:54 AM   #14
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I don't think I could give that bumper away either but it definitely adds a certain amount of cool factor to the truck. Plus that damn thing is welded everywhere. I hope it doesn't settle out too much more though, it's actually lower already than I originally intented. It doesn't ride too bad now so I guess a little lower won't be too bad.
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Old 11-25-2009, 02:50 AM   #15
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Looks great any pics lowered with other wheels
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Looks great , enjoy the ride.
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You want find a better riding truck than a 67-72 long wheel base that has been lowered just a bit!!!
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Old 11-25-2009, 08:17 AM   #18
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did you take these pics at camron park east
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Old 11-25-2009, 08:39 AM   #19
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No, sorry. These are the only wheels I have. The steelies/hubcaps went away when I sold my 69.

Yes the pics were taken at Cameron Park. Not SeeTen quality but they turned out pretty good.
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That turned out nice... and you chose the best products IMO. Nice choice!

I do understand what you mean about returning to the PO's house and showing them the truck after suspension modifications.... I have the same fear of returning with my '69 that I lowered 4.5/6".
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white and ochre, one of my favorite color schemes!! loooove that truck, looks great!
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Old 11-25-2009, 11:59 PM   #22
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Looks good. i put vintage air on and I will do it again for every truck now
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[quote=jholley I'm ready to start cruising it to all the local meets and shows. I don't care if it wins anything, it's fun to drive and talk about.[/QUOTE]

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This is what it's all about for me . Meeting new people hearing and telling stories , cruisin in something different . People waving and giving thumbs up . Kids pointing as they tug on their mothers sleeve . I have been known to make a pass or two down the drag strip too .
You two are right on ... these trucks just have a cool factors that most other trucks can't match.
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Beautiful truck and stance! Long live the long bed!
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Good look sir...enjoy the ride....
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