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eganracing · 04-23-2009, 01:27 PM

I cant decide what to do with my 71 now, I have rebuild the engine and tranny with less than 1000 miles, just painted it and its currently sitting on a 3/5 static drop. After seeing dino's 66 prerunner inspired truck I just had to have one, so I found some 73-87 fabtech "long travel" arms with the spindles and complete brake setup and bought it. The plan was to use the arms and cage the front end so I could run coilovers and I wasnt to sure about the rear. Now the issue is the more I drive the truck in its current state the more I love the low fast street cruiser Im worried it wont be anywhere near as fun or stable. So my question to you guys is should I lift her up in the air with coilovers or bag it and keep the fast street truck.

cdowns · 04-23-2009, 01:34 PM

i vcote leave it the way it is and enjoy it

big_al_71 · 04-23-2009, 04:27 PM

I would say leave it as is!!! and enjoy the hell out of it!!

PanelDeland · 04-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Leave the one you have and get one to pre runner.

69halfton · 04-23-2009, 06:38 PM

since you just built it, I'd leave it the way it is until your sick of it again, then change it up... lets face it, you will get bored with what you have, and now you already have a plan for what to do when that time comes

BossHogg69 · 04-23-2009, 06:45 PM

what he said

OARNGESI · 04-23-2009, 07:17 PM

I say leave it

**70cst** · 04-23-2009, 08:23 PM

I agree with those above me...keep it as is.

04-23-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
eganracing Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 37	I need some opinions I cant decide what to do with my 71 now, I have rebuild the engine and tranny with less than 1000 miles, just painted it and its currently sitting on a 3/5 static drop. After seeing dino's 66 prerunner inspired truck I just had to have one, so I found some 73-87 fabtech "long travel" arms with the spindles and complete brake setup and bought it. The plan was to use the arms and cage the front end so I could run coilovers and I wasnt to sure about the rear. Now the issue is the more I drive the truck in its current state the more I love the low fast street cruiser Im worried it wont be anywhere near as fun or stable. So my question to you guys is should I lift her up in the air with coilovers or bag it and keep the fast street truck.

04-23-2009, 01:34 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: I need some opinions i vcote leave it the way it is and enjoy it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I need some opinions I would say leave it as is!!! and enjoy the hell out of it!! __________________ 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

04-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: I need some opinions Leave the one you have and get one to pre runner. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-23-2009, 06:38 PM	#5
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: I need some opinions since you just built it, I'd leave it the way it is until your sick of it again, then change it up... lets face it, you will get bored with what you have, and now you already have a plan for what to do when that time comes __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

04-23-2009, 06:45 PM	#6
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: I need some opinions what he said __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

04-23-2009, 07:17 PM	#7
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: I need some opinions I say leave it __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-23-2009, 08:23 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: I need some opinions I agree with those above me...keep it as is. __________________ 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!

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