new to the forum: '67 stepside build

[Rod Run]

Originally Posted by Green67Stepper

Well i got to work all day saturday on the truck and got the rear all completed.

Installed new CPP 5" drop coils, CPP drop shocks and shock relocation brackets, CPP C-notch. ( i had already previously installed CPP trac bar)

I've installed all that same stuff on my C10 and couldn't have been happier with the way everything fit. A lot of people have bad experiences with CPP, but I guess we're the lucky ones

I also got the urge to replace the muffler with something that would give me a little sound. You could barely hear it idle before. I picked up a Cherry Bomb glasspack from Auto Zone and put a turn down on it. It was only $25 so i wasnt too worried if it sounded bad, but i actually am really pleased with it. Gives the truck a good mellow sound, but not too loud or obnoxious at all.

good mellow sound and not obnoxious?

I think if the manufacturer ever read this, they would be upset. Glasspacks are basically made to be loud and obnoxious. Don't worry though, as time goes on and the packing breaks down, you will agree. LOL!

[Dustmaker65]

Nice truck with a great story!

Looks like you are moving right along with it.

[swamp rat]

Glass packs are old school performance mufflers... Actually i think they sound pretty good myself, i had them on my daily driver for 6-7 years before they rusted out.

[Green67Stepper]

Originally Posted by Rod Run

I've installed all that same stuff on my C10 and couldn't have been happier with the way everything fit. A lot of people have bad experiences with CPP, but I guess we're the lucky ones

good mellow sound and not obnoxious?

I think if the manufacturer ever read this, they would be upset. Glasspacks are basically made to be loud and obnoxious. Don't worry though, as time goes on and the packing breaks down, you will agree. LOL!

Yea, no major issues really with the install. their install instructions could be a little better, but its all pretty simple to figure out.

Originally Posted by Dustmaker65

Nice truck with a great story!

Looks like you are moving right along with it.

thanks!

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Glass packs are old school performance mufflers... Actually i think they sound pretty good myself, i had them on my daily driver for 6-7 years before they rusted out.

yea, i think i saw something on the forums here about them sounding good on the i6. i've never ran one before, but somehow i had in my head to give one a try.

[Farm Shop]

Truck looks great. I'm going from your identical old setup (PO heated spring) and have the CPP 3/5 ready to go, so its nice seeing validation that it'll look great.

Keep posting pics.

[Green67Stepper]

gotta love new parts. Just waiting on my Spindles to get here tomorrow. sorry for the crappy pics...



Replaced all the ball joints and TREs. i'm also going to clean up and de-grease the front end once i get the truck outside. There was sooo much grease and buildup.

[Green67Stepper]

all back together and sitting LOW. i love the stance. might go an inch lower in the rear, but i'm not in a rush for that.

McGaughy spindles on


no more drums... new disc rotors


first test drive. i need to get the exhaust re-done and raised.


tucking tires


back in the garage

[tucker69]

Keep up the good work and keep those pics coming...We love pics... Remember what they say, "Rome wasn't built in a day"... of course that's coming from somebody that cant even wait to get to my car before I am tearing into the package of something new I got for my project. Seriously, good job....Casey

[sdotrivers15]

In one of the pictures it looks like you have a decent rake, then the last one it looks pretty level. Are my eyes playing tricks on me?

[Benny-]

Great looking truck!

[Green67Stepper]

Originally Posted by tucker69

Keep up the good work and keep those pics coming...We love pics... Remember what they say, "Rome wasn't built in a day"... of course that's coming from somebody that cant even wait to get to my car before I am tearing into the package of something new I got for my project. Seriously, good job....Casey

thanks!

Originally Posted by sdotrivers15

In one of the pictures it looks like you have a decent rake, then the last one it looks pretty level. Are my eyes playing tricks on me?

yeah, it does have a slight rake (which drives me crazy). Front fenders are at 27" and rear fenders are at 28.25" I think most of that is due to the larger tire out back. i'm running a 235 series tire for the front and a 265 series tire for the rear.

Originally Posted by Benny-

Great looking truck!

thanks!

[AnotherWs6]

I like the rake personally.

[jwilb88]

Nice progress!

[Green67Stepper]

well i got the bed looking alot better. its by no means a full resto, but good enough for now. i left everything in the bed, sanded down the existing wood and trim. I then stained the wood, and used a Exterior sealer over it all.