project: 3/4 ton dropped

[79 blue monster]

i have many plans for my 79 gmc 3/4 ton camper special 454, but im 15 so the little money i get comes from a part time job on a farm. I plan on doing a 7/5 drop, using 2.5 drop spindles with 2.5 coil cut up front and rear flip out back. I wasnt sure if i should do a "build" thread or not because of slow money(so bare with me). my truck is originaly from Nevada so the cab corners and rockers are perfect. Box has very minimal rust, and the doors and fenders have some. I purchased 2 rust free OEM doors, and 2 OEM fenders(no chinese junk is going on my truck) that will be replacig mine. Truck options include: power steering, brakes, locks, windows, tilt, cruise and AC. Its been repainted a while back and needs it again. I plan on: putting it in satin black until i can afford paint, 9.5in wide steelies in back and 8.5 steelies in front, flush mount back window and one peice side windows, frame and components blasted and powdercoated, havent decided on paint or color of interior yet.

[79 blue monster]

pictures when i first bought it(few months ago)

[tinydb84]

Nice truck. I just picked up a 75 C20 myself.

[79 blue monster]

more recent pics

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Nice truck. I just picked up a 75 C20 myself.

thanks!, i love these old squares

[79 blue monster]

just got done removing the box.

[79 blue monster]

I got my front suspension apart tonight, so tommarow i should hopefully have it dropped in the front. The c-notches are coming alone ok, but i need to buy some cutting wheels for the frame. I should have it dropped by this weekend. Just one question, if i cut 1.5 coils out, with 2.5 in drop spindles, how much drop toatal will that give me? im thinking around 5in.

[ghettoluxury]

Around 5-5 1/2 inches of drop.

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Around 5-5 1/2 inches of drop.

ok thanks!

[79 blue monster]

Got the front end dropped today, everything went well. Just have to finish it up tommarow when i get my rotors cut.

[79 blue monster]

got the front suspension done today. looks just like i wanted it to.

[79gmcclassic]

looks sweet! now get going on the rear!

[ghettoluxury]

I see you have swaped your headlight bezel out. I did the same thing on my 79, never cared for the full front look.

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

I see you have swaped your headlight bezel out. I did the same thing on my 79, never cared for the full front look.

I like the 79 style that connects the signal lights, you see way to many of the other style.

[notallthere]

How many coils did you cut from the springs?

[bharrison1]

Cool !! I have a lowered 8 lug too !!

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by notallthere

How many coils did you cut from the springs?

I cut 1.5 coils out with a 2.5in drop spindles. gave me a total of about 5-5.5 in of drop.

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by bharrison1

Cool !! I have a lowered 8 lug too !!

I think dropping a 3/4ton is more unique than just a 1/2 ton, but both look really good.

[notallthere]

Thanks forgive the ton of questions but what spindles. I have the rear lowering kit for my c20 and looking for the front now.

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by notallthere

Thanks forgive the ton of questions but what spindles. I have the rear lowering kit for my c20 and looking for the front now.

Ask away! I asked a ton of questions too before i got everything figured out! I bought mine from performanceonline.com. It costed me around $400 for the pair, about 2x as much as 1/2ton drop spindles. I would have just converted my truck to half ton, but i wanted a 3/4 ton because you dont see it as often lowered.
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[79 blue monster]

I got the back dropped tonight. I have to just put the c-notches in yet and then the box. i'll get better ptcs tommarow in the daylight.

[79gmcclassic]

looks tough

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by 79gmcclassic

looks tough

haha, its a total different feeling getting out of the drivers seat. you put your foot out the door and the ground is right their.lol

[Lower]

You can take a few leafs out in the rear if your not going to tow anything heavy with it and make it ride better, might get you another inch or two of drop if you need it.

[owner 84]

it looks awesome man!