Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread - Page 30 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 09:24 AM

Sorry for the crappy pics, it is dark in my garage. Anyways got a couple goodies in the mail yesterday and guess what I'm doing today.

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RRC · 03-29-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Sorry for the crappy pics, it is dark in my garage. Anyways got a couple goodies in the mail yesterday and guess what I'm doing today.

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Can't wait to see the pics later.....have a great day!!!
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Rusbuilt · 03-29-2013, 11:08 AM

Sweet! keeping an eye out today for some good updates!

shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 11:20 AM

Hopefully. I got to work this morning and the schedule is very heavy and we are short a guy so maybe tomorrow

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shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 11:58 AM

The bags won't go on this weekend but the other pic is all the stuff for the disc brake and drop spindle upgrade

That hopefully will get done tomorrow.

Rich916 · 03-29-2013, 12:08 PM

Cool, Looks like i will get to see it.

shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich916

Cool, Looks like i will get to see it.

Yes you will

shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 03:20 PM

Ok so ever since I put on the 7" wide rear wheels, 5 lug conversion, I rub going around corners and into my driveway. I got these 1" spacers it will give me clearance and it will look better to in my opinion.

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fastcam1 · 03-29-2013, 04:06 PM

Are you planning on running the cups on the rear bags or mounting them straight to the frame?
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shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Are you planning on running the cups on the rear bags or mounting them straight to the frame?
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I plan to run the cups. Will make it easier and not have to drill for the fitting

shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 05:02 PM

And so begins the disc brake upgrade. I knocked out the hard stuff first, like installing the rear 1" adapters/spacers

DesertCat · 03-29-2013, 05:18 PM

Hurry up! Work faster!

Bennett68C10 · 03-29-2013, 07:00 PM

Looks great Shawn, are you going to install the front bags while you have the front end apart or at a later date.
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shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Looks great Shawn, are you going to install the front bags while you have the front end apart or at a later date.
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At a later date unfortunately. I do have the bag plates just need another set of bags, hint hint

shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 08:13 PM

Well business slowed down enough to get it apart. I wish I had the time to clean and detail like I want to but I will eventually go with tubalur arms so I just don't want to waste the effort

And yes for some reason the PO cut the bump stop pieces as well as 2 full coils of the stock front springs

Bennett68C10 · 03-29-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

At a later date unfortunately. I do have the bag plates just need another set of bags, hint hint

sorry buddy I need those other two
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shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

sorry buddy I need those other two
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I figured you did but was worth a try

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fastcam1 · 03-29-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I plan to run the cups. Will make it easier and not have to drill for the fitting

Not low enough for me lol
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shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Not low enough for me lol
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When aired out or for ride height?
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fastcam1 · 03-29-2013, 11:43 PM

Aired out might not be different if you have 2" blocks but ride height will probably be a inch or two difference. With not having a dm I want to be as low as I possibly can

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shawno72 · 03-30-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Aired out might not be different if you have 2" blocks but ride height will probably be a inch or two difference. With not having a dm I want to be as low as I possibly can

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I want my ride height as low as possible as well. So I will look into drilling the frame. Just wanted to take the easier route

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**lolife99** · 03-30-2013, 08:55 AM

Drilling the frame sucks!
I was sick of metal shavings. Ha.
I ended up using a 7/8" drill bit for the air fitting hole.

I suggest using the hat's first and see how far you get into your c-notch,... especially since you have 2" lowering blocks.

Everyone talks about "low" ride heights.
And yes,... you can drive it as low as possible.
But you will have to air up quite a bit to get the front end back into alignment.
Just depends how often you want to replace your front tires.

CC69Rat · 03-30-2013, 09:52 AM

Unibits are awesome when drilling frame holes.. that may be what you mean? (7/8 bit..) just saying, they are expensive but worth every dime. I have a titanium one thats awesome. One bit did all the holes for my rear PB stuff.
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fastcam1 · 03-30-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Drilling the frame sucks!
I was sick of metal shavings. Ha.
I ended up using a 7/8" drill bit for the air fitting hole.

I suggest using the hat's first and see how far you get into your c-notch,... especially since you have 2" lowering blocks.

Everyone talks about "low" ride heights.
And yes,... you can drive it as low as possible.
But you will have to air up quite a bit to get the front end back into alignment.
Just depends how often you want to replace your front tires.

I'm with you about the metal shavings just had to drill a couple of rivots out the other day. As for the front alignment, could you just set your ride height then have them do the alignment for that specific height?
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shawno72 · 03-30-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Drilling the frame sucks!
I was sick of metal shavings. Ha.
I ended up using a 7/8" drill bit for the air fitting hole.

I suggest using the hat's first and see how far you get into your c-notch,... especially since you have 2" lowering blocks.

Everyone talks about "low" ride heights.
And yes,... you can drive it as low as possible.
But you will have to air up quite a bit to get the front end back into alignment.
Just depends how often you want to replace your front tires.

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Unibits are awesome when drilling frame holes.. that may be what you mean? (7/8 bit..) just saying, they are expensive but worth every dime. I have a titanium one thats awesome. One bit did all the holes for my rear PB stuff.
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I think I will try the hats first, really its only an inch or so I guessing.

03-29-2013, 09:24 AM	#726
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Sorry for the crappy pics, it is dark in my garage. Anyways got a couple goodies in the mail yesterday and guess what I'm doing today. __________________ 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!"

03-29-2013, 11:08 AM	#728
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Sweet! keeping an eye out today for some good updates! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

03-29-2013, 11:20 AM	#729
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Hopefully. I got to work this morning and the schedule is very heavy and we are short a guy so maybe tomorrow Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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!"

03-29-2013, 11:58 AM	#730
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread The bags won't go on this weekend but the other pic is all the stuff for the disc brake and drop spindle upgrade That hopefully will get done tomorrow. __________________ 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!"

03-29-2013, 12:08 PM	#731
Rich916 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 274	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Cool, Looks like i will get to see it. __________________ 71 Short Step Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429946

03-29-2013, 03:20 PM	#733
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 so ever since I put on the 7" wide rear wheels, 5 lug conversion, I rub going around corners and into my driveway. I got these 1" spacers it will give me clearance and it will look better to in my opinion. __________________ 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!"

03-29-2013, 04:06 PM	#734
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Are you planning on running the cups on the rear bags or mounting them straight to the frame? 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

03-29-2013, 05:02 PM	#736
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread And so begins the disc brake upgrade. I knocked out the hard stuff first, like installing the rear 1" adapters/spacers __________________ 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!"

03-29-2013, 05:18 PM	#737
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Hurry up! Work faster! __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-29-2013, 07:00 PM	#738
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 great Shawn, are you going to install the front bags while you have the front end apart or at a later date. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-29-2013, 08:13 PM	#740
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 business slowed down enough to get it apart. I wish I had the time to clean and detail like I want to but I will eventually go with tubalur arms so I just don't want to waste the effort And yes for some reason the PO cut the bump stop pieces as well as 2 full coils of the stock front springs __________________ 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!"

03-29-2013, 11:43 PM	#745
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Aired out might not be different if you have 2" blocks but ride height will probably be a inch or two difference. With not having a dm I want to be as low as I possibly can 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

03-30-2013, 08:55 AM	#747
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 Drilling the frame sucks! I was sick of metal shavings. Ha. I ended up using a 7/8" drill bit for the air fitting hole. I suggest using the hat's first and see how far you get into your c-notch,... especially since you have 2" lowering blocks. Everyone talks about "low" ride heights. And yes,... you can drive it as low as possible. But you will have to air up quite a bit to get the front end back into alignment. Just depends how often you want to replace your front tires. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-30-2013, 09:52 AM	#748
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Unibits are awesome when drilling frame holes.. that may be what you mean? (7/8 bit..) just saying, they are expensive but worth every dime. I have a titanium one thats awesome. One bit did all the holes for my rear PB stuff. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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