Progress pictures of my '72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AWEGS72 · 05-01-2006, 09:21 AM

So far I've lowered it 2/4,installed Edelbrock performance/dress accessories,installed new billet grille,and put on new Magnaflow exhaust. I think i'll leave it alone for a while until my shop is finished being built.

Joe67 · 05-01-2006, 09:23 AM

Truck looks great - nice grille too

AWEGS72 · 05-01-2006, 09:29 AM

Anybody else use the lowering shackles for leaf springs? Mine are a little tight against the bottom rail of the box. I'm thinking I may have to do some trimming or modifications.

mocwon · 05-01-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AWEGS72

Anybody else use the lowering shackles for leaf springs? Mine are a little tight against the bottom rail of the box. I'm thinking I may have to do some trimming or modifications.

I had the same problem with my short bed when I installed the lowering shackles. Go over a bump and the leaf hits the bed support cross member. I notched the bed support cross member which gave it a couple of inches of travel and the problem went away. If you're real worried about weakening the cross member by notching it, then box it in after notching it (I didn't do it on mine)...

matthufham · 05-01-2006, 04:18 PM

i guess they're made to give you the most drop, when parked, not driven. i would cut the cross sill some and not worry about that shackle anymore. when i put the blazer tank under my bed i had to ditch the entire cross sill above it, not just a section, and it's all good.

powell72 · 05-01-2006, 10:51 PM

What kind of shackles are those? The paint on them has me guessing DJM? Truck looks good by the way.

AWEGS72 · 05-02-2006, 08:48 AM

I don't remember the company who makes them,but I bought them through GMC Paul's. The company who makes them is out of Arizona I think.

Leo's1971 · 05-02-2006, 09:36 AM

i am currently working on my 1971 chevy c10, rear low wheel base bed. i had to work on the leaf blades, in order to get nice wheels on it.

nutsforchevys · 05-02-2006, 09:50 AM

I have got a stupid question. I bought a truck that has the same grill in it. How do you open the hood? I have to stick my hand under the back side of the grill and push the release that way. If it had a bumper on it I wouldnt be able to open it at all.

AWEGS72 · 05-02-2006, 01:32 PM

I have skinny fingers, I can reach between the bars for now. I'm going to make a "T" bar to fit on to extend the release so I can pop it from under the bumper.

mocwon · 05-02-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nutsforchevys

I have got a stupid question. I bought a truck that has the same grill in it. How do you open the hood? I have to stick my hand under the back side of the grill and push the release that way. If it had a bumper on it I wouldnt be able to open it at all.

I've got the same grille and have to lay on the ground and reach up to release. One of these days I'm going to make something that I can stick through the grille and release the latch.

byrd · 05-02-2006, 09:07 PM

Putter a fellow member has an FAQ on how to install a hood latch popper from the inside of the truck. He will even do the mod to your bracket and get the cable for you. You should PM him about it, it is really cool, and a nice theft deterrant(sp) as well

72armyswbtruck · 05-03-2006, 08:40 PM

Nice work in progress

05-01-2006, 09:21 AM	#1
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Progress pictures of my '72 So far I've lowered it 2/4,installed Edelbrock performance/dress accessories,installed new billet grille,and put on new Magnaflow exhaust. I think i'll leave it alone for a while until my shop is finished being built. Attached Images

05-01-2006, 09:23 AM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 Truck looks great - nice grille too __________________ 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

05-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#3
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 Anybody else use the lowering shackles for leaf springs? Mine are a little tight against the bottom rail of the box. I'm thinking I may have to do some trimming or modifications. Attached Images

05-01-2006, 04:18 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 i guess they're made to give you the most drop, when parked, not driven. i would cut the cross sill some and not worry about that shackle anymore. when i put the blazer tank under my bed i had to ditch the entire cross sill above it, not just a section, and it's all good. Last edited by matthufham; 05-01-2006 at 04:19 PM.

05-01-2006, 10:51 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 What kind of shackles are those? The paint on them has me guessing DJM? Truck looks good by the way. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-02-2006, 08:48 AM	#7
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 I don't remember the company who makes them,but I bought them through GMC Paul's. The company who makes them is out of Arizona I think.

05-02-2006, 09:36 AM	#8
Leo's1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: texas Posts: 20	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 i am currently working on my 1971 chevy c10, rear low wheel base bed. i had to work on the leaf blades, in order to get nice wheels on it.

05-02-2006, 09:50 AM	#9
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 I have got a stupid question. I bought a truck that has the same grill in it. How do you open the hood? I have to stick my hand under the back side of the grill and push the release that way. If it had a bumper on it I wouldnt be able to open it at all. __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

05-02-2006, 01:32 PM	#10
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 I have skinny fingers, I can reach between the bars for now. I'm going to make a "T" bar to fit on to extend the release so I can pop it from under the bumper.

05-03-2006, 08:40 PM	#13
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Progress pictures of my '72 Nice work in progress __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

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