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Rusbuilt · 04-06-2013, 06:39 PM

Everything is looking good Shawn!

shawno72 · 04-06-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Everything is looking good Shawn!

Thanks Rus!

shawno72 · 04-08-2013, 11:15 AM

Ok guys, I took the truck for a longer drive at highway speeds and all I have to say is the ride SUCKS!! Is this common with air bags or is more like my air pressure in the rear bags is to low (25psi)? With the coil springs this rode like a dream. I may have to lose the bag hats and mount directly to the frame?

Rusbuilt · 04-08-2013, 11:30 AM

I would remove the hats and mount it to the frame so you could increase the amount of air in the bag. Thats gonna help your ride quality!

shawno72 · 04-08-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I would remove the hats and mount it to the frame so you could increase the amount of air in the bag. Thats gonna help your ride quality!

That's what I figured, I just didn't want to

Rusbuilt · 04-08-2013, 11:40 AM

Look at the up side (really down), you can go lower without the hats!! Well if you cut a hole for your rear end anyway!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-08-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

That's what I figured, I just didn't want to

Well this just sucks, hope you get it figured out before Sunday

**lolife99** · 04-08-2013, 11:45 AM

Try 40psi to 50 psi right now,... to check the ride.
Get that dialed in while checking the ride height.
That will tell you if removing the hats, will make them work for you.
(how tall are the hats?)

shawno72 · 04-08-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Look at the up side (really down), you can go lower without the hats!! Well if you cut a hole for your rear end anyway!

Why stop there? May as well raise the whole bed floor for the inevitable

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Well this just sucks, hope you get it figured out before Sunday

She is still driveable just bouncy, hey I may as well just air it out more for a really low ride height

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Try 40psi to 50 psi right now,... to check the ride.
Get that dialed in while checking the ride height.
That will tell you if removing the hats, will make them work for you.
(how tall are the hats?)

I thought of that too. It'll just look like I'm stuck in the 70s with my rear way up in the air

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-08-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Why stop there? May as well raise the whole bed floor for the inevitable

She is still driveable just bouncy, hey I may as well just air it out more for a really low ride height

I thought of that too. It'll just look like I'm stuck in the 70s with my rear way up in the air

What's wrong with the 70's from what I can recall... I had a blast!! I think...

RRC · 04-08-2013, 11:58 AM

[QUOTE=shawno72;5994128]Well guys I took it for a good little drive over rail road tracks and lots of bumps. She rides very well and never once bottomed out. I am quite happy with the bags

[/Q Remember this...... Loose the hats and mount the bags to the frame and adjust the air psi. too fine tune the ride

shawno72 · 04-08-2013, 12:08 PM

Will a holesaw do the job cutting a hole into the frame for the air fitting?

**lolife99** · 04-08-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Will a holesaw do the job cutting a hole into the frame for the air fitting?

It should.
Make a good template of the top of the bag.
I put the two bag mount holes in line (parallel) with the frame.
That gives you the option to put the air fitting towards the inside of the frame or the outside.
It's a tight fit getting your hand up in there.
I also used studs in the upper air bag bolt holes.
Since you are working by "feel",... then all you have to do is install a couple washers and nuts.

shawno72 · 04-08-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

It should.
Make a good template of the top of the bag.
I put the two bag mount holes in line (parallel) with the frame.
That gives you the option to put the air fitting towards the inside of the frame or the outside.
It's a tight fit getting your hand up in there.
I also used studs in the upper air bag bolt holes.
Since you are working by "feel",... then all you have to do is install a couple washers and nuts.

Great tip, thanks I'll def use the studs idea. I see a lot of guys put the fitting hole to the inside of the frame so I guess I'll follow suit.

fastcam1 · 04-12-2013, 04:19 PM

Any luck with more psi?
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shawno72 · 04-12-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Any luck with more psi?
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Haven't tried it yet. Don't want to run around like a stink bug

In town its fine but when I get to highway speeds and the road is rough then it gets bouncy. I am gonna plan on removing the hats but for now I just want to drive it for a bit.

shawno72 · 04-14-2013, 07:55 PM

Well guys I just got home from the C/10 Club BBQ and let me tell I had a blast!!! I am sunburnt but the company was outstanding!! In attedance were many of the C/10 Club and forum members you already know including

Shawno72 - Me
C/10 King - Rene
KevsClassics - Kevin
OldblueK20 - Dale
Hardesty454 - Rob
SACRAMENTO 71 - Nick
Sick5 - Gilbert
LongNLowGMC - Vince
Elnutty
Daaaanz67 - Dan
Mr Clean C-10 - David
Barcobear - Mark
Scavenger - Mitch
hp1957 - Harvey and Bro
Surfer dude Bob
Mark G.
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RRC · 04-14-2013, 08:10 PM

Looks like a good time!
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Rusbuilt · 04-14-2013, 10:11 PM

Wow! Nice looking rides there!

Bennett68C10 · 04-14-2013, 10:38 PM

Looks like a great event, wish I could make it one day
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shawno72 · 04-15-2013, 09:02 AM

Thanks guys. We really have a ton of fun at these get togethers.

**67cheby** · 04-15-2013, 09:27 AM

man that's cool...stinks to be stuck out here in the middle of the country all the action is in TX or CA !

04-06-2013, 06:39 PM	#876
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Everything is looking good Shawn! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

04-08-2013, 11:15 AM	#878
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Ok guys, I took the truck for a longer drive at highway speeds and all I have to say is the ride SUCKS!! Is this common with air bags or is more like my air pressure in the rear bags is to low (25psi)? With the coil springs this rode like a dream. I may have to lose the bag hats and mount directly to the frame? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-08-2013, 11:30 AM	#879
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I would remove the hats and mount it to the frame so you could increase the amount of air in the bag. Thats gonna help your ride quality! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

04-08-2013, 11:40 AM	#881
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Look at the up side (really down), you can go lower without the hats!! Well if you cut a hole for your rear end anyway! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

04-08-2013, 11:45 AM	#883
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Try 40psi to 50 psi right now,... to check the ride. Get that dialed in while checking the ride height. That will tell you if removing the hats, will make them work for you. (how tall are the hats?) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-08-2013, 11:58 AM	#886
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread [QUOTE=shawno72;5994128]Well guys I took it for a good little drive over rail road tracks and lots of bumps. She rides very well and never once bottomed out. I am quite happy with the bags [/Q Remember this...... Loose the hats and mount the bags to the frame and adjust the air psi. too fine tune the ride __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

04-08-2013, 12:08 PM	#887
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Will a holesaw do the job cutting a hole into the frame for the air fitting? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-12-2013, 04:19 PM	#890
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Any luck with more psi? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks

04-14-2013, 07:55 PM	#892
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Well guys I just got home from the C/10 Club BBQ and let me tell I had a blast!!! I am sunburnt but the company was outstanding!! In attedance were many of the C/10 Club and forum members you already know including Shawno72 - Me C/10 King - Rene KevsClassics - Kevin OldblueK20 - Dale Hardesty454 - Rob SACRAMENTO 71 - Nick Sick5 - Gilbert LongNLowGMC - Vince Elnutty Daaaanz67 - Dan Mr Clean C-10 - David Barcobear - Mark Scavenger - Mitch hp1957 - Harvey and Bro Surfer dude Bob Mark G. Steve __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-14-2013, 07:57 PM	#893
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread More __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-14-2013, 07:58 PM	#894
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread More __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-14-2013, 08:01 PM	#895
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-14-2013, 08:10 PM	#896
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Looks like a good time! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

04-14-2013, 10:11 PM	#897
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Wow! Nice looking rides there! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

04-14-2013, 10:38 PM	#898
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Looks like a great event, wish I could make it one day Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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04-15-2013, 09:02 AM	#899
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Thanks guys. We really have a ton of fun at these get togethers. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-15-2013, 09:27 AM	#900
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