Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread - Page 32 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shawno72 · 03-30-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nailed the stance!

Thanks Jonathan.

ryanroo · 03-30-2013, 09:15 PM

I dont think you need to do anything else with the height, it looks perfect. also, i think the nut for the brake hose is a 5/8-18 it may be 3/4-16. you can use a jamb nut for a much cleaner look than the factory 4x4 sheet metal nut. but, you will have to crack the line and re-bleed. a coated loom clamp on the a-arm will hold the hose nicely.

shawno72 · 03-30-2013, 10:54 PM

Thanks Ryan!! I plan to use a coated clamp and bolt for the hose.
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Bennett68C10 · 03-30-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Great now you got me thinking that everything I did today was a waste

Now I gonna have to bag it and THEN decide its not low enough when I knew up front that the dm was what was needed.

It was definitely not a waste. Your truck looks great and I'm pretty confident you should be able to keep a similar ride height with the bags but with the added bonus if being able to lift the truck if any clearance issues present themselves like potholes. Check out BigAl71's build thread. He has some pictures of his truck at ride height and I believe he runs the ridetech bag hats in the rear of his. His looks to ride close to how your sits now.
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shawno72 · 03-31-2013, 12:24 AM

Thanks Keith. I'll check out big Al's thread. I am surprised how much better the truck rides with the proper drop springs. It rode pretty good before but it rides so much better. Can't wait to do the rear bags
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Rusbuilt · 03-31-2013, 10:48 AM

Man that looks good Shawn!

DesertCat · 03-31-2013, 11:09 AM

Really, really nice Shawn! Like!

Have a blessed Easter and just try not to smile

shawno72 · 03-31-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Man that looks good Shawn!

Thanks Rus.

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

Really, really nice Shawn! Like!

Have a blessed Easter and just try not to smile

Thanks Blake. It's hard not to smile

you and everyone else have a blessed Easter as well.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 03-31-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Ok so I bought a set of the 4x4 front brake hoses from Oreillys and they fit like a glove and are longer for the aired version thats coming

Anyone else ever tried this?

I like the fact that 4x4 parts worked out

have a happy easter
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fastcam1 · 03-31-2013, 11:51 AM

Here are some pic's of big Al's truck if you haven't seen it yet
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Bennett68C10 · 03-31-2013, 12:00 PM

Nice that's what I'm talking about. The ride height of Al's truck looks pretty damn sweet and probably close to your current ride height Shawn.
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fastcam1 · 03-31-2013, 12:44 PM

Mine will be the same ride height but lower aired out due to me running custom front inner fenders and raising the bed floor. Not all of us can afford all of the awesome porterbuilt parts

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My7d1 · 03-31-2013, 01:07 PM

Shawn - the truck is looking great! Just wondering, its been a while since you put in the 700r4, been tracking the mpg? I'm still gathering parts for my swap but curious to know how positive the change was (besides driving comfort!)...

Hardesty454 · 03-31-2013, 01:27 PM

Looks great!
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shawno72 · 04-01-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice that's what I'm talking about. The ride height of Al's truck looks pretty damn sweet and probably close to your current ride height Shawn.
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Yep thats about the same ride height of mine now.

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Originally Posted by My7d1

Shawn - the truck is looking great! Just wondering, its been a while since you put in the 700r4, been tracking the mpg? I'm still gathering parts for my swap but curious to know how positive the change was (besides driving comfort!)...

Yes and its about 13.25 miles per gallon, but I have since re tuned my carb for more gas friendly driving. I'll keep you updated.

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Originally Posted by Hardesty454

Looks great!
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Thank you!!

shawno72 · 04-01-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I like the fact that 4x4 parts worked out

have a happy easter
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I knew you would Dale

shawno72 · 04-01-2013, 02:13 PM

Ok guys just one issue, I re-bleed the brakes and got a lot of air out. Pedal feels nice and firm but it feels as though there is no power brakes. Truck stops good but my easy toe stops are gone. Any ideas? Corvette master maybe?

Zoomin · 04-01-2013, 02:15 PM

Is the vacuum line hooked up to the booster?

shawno72 · 04-01-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Is the vacuum line hooked up to the booster?

It was when I started this upgrade

I will have to check. I had awesome brakes with the drum setup and it stopped with light pressure on my toes. I did install the master for manual brakes which has a smaller bore. I did this because my old master was for manual brakes.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 04-01-2013, 02:33 PM

Is the new master for discs or drums? sounds like the wrong master to me, should still have "toe stops" with the discs

BB72CHEVKT · 04-01-2013, 02:35 PM

Looks good!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-01-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Thanks Dale, you gonna make the Stockton swap meet and BBQ 2 weeks from tomorrow?

Thanks Chad, lets see how long I can leave the suspension alone

Thanks Buck!!!

Don't know but it does sound like fun

shawno72 · 04-01-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Is the new master for discs or drums? sounds like the wrong master to me, should still have "toe stops" with the discs

The new master is for manual not power brakes. Not sure but I don't think any Corvettes in 1975 came with drum brakes......I hope

shawno72 · 04-01-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Looks good!

Thanks man!!

03-30-2013, 09:15 PM	#777
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I dont think you need to do anything else with the height, it looks perfect. also, i think the nut for the brake hose is a 5/8-18 it may be 3/4-16. you can use a jamb nut for a much cleaner look than the factory 4x4 sheet metal nut. but, you will have to crack the line and re-bleed. a coated loom clamp on the a-arm will hold the hose nicely. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-30-2013, 10:54 PM	#778
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 Ryan!! I plan to use a coated clamp and bolt for the hose. 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!"

03-31-2013, 12:24 AM	#780
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 Keith. I'll check out big Al's thread. I am surprised how much better the truck rides with the proper drop springs. It rode pretty good before but it rides so much better. Can't wait to do the rear bags 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!"

03-31-2013, 10:48 AM	#781
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Man that looks 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*

03-31-2013, 11:09 AM	#782
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 Really, really nice Shawn! Like! Have a blessed Easter and just try not to smile __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-31-2013, 11:51 AM	#785
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Here are some pic's of big Al's truck if you haven't seen it yet 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

03-31-2013, 11:52 AM	#786
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread 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

03-31-2013, 12:00 PM	#787
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Nice that's what I'm talking about. The ride height of Al's truck looks pretty damn sweet and probably close to your current ride height Shawn. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-31-2013, 12:44 PM	#788
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Mine will be the same ride height but lower aired out due to me running custom front inner fenders and raising the bed floor. Not all of us can afford all of the awesome porterbuilt parts 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

03-31-2013, 01:07 PM	#789
My7d1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Posts: 65	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Shawn - the truck is looking great! Just wondering, its been a while since you put in the 700r4, been tracking the mpg? I'm still gathering parts for my swap but curious to know how positive the change was (besides driving comfort!)...

03-31-2013, 01:27 PM	#790
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

04-01-2013, 02:13 PM	#793
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 just one issue, I re-bleed the brakes and got a lot of air out. Pedal feels nice and firm but it feels as though there is no power brakes. Truck stops good but my easy toe stops are gone. Any ideas? Corvette master maybe? __________________ 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!"

04-01-2013, 02:15 PM	#794
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Is the vacuum line hooked up to the booster? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

04-01-2013, 02:33 PM	#796
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Is the new master for discs or drums? sounds like the wrong master to me, should still have "toe stops" with the discs __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

04-01-2013, 02:35 PM	#797
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Looks good! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400



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