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RustedMetal · 08-04-2013, 07:49 PM

After trading my 72 short bed for the 60 Biscayne and owning it for several months I decided to look for another short bed. Found this 71 and it's very nice.
Mild 355cu and TH400. Pretty fresh paint and interior is new also. I like the bubble top but this truck is pretty badass.
Out with the old

In with the new

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71sierragrande · 08-04-2013, 08:05 PM

I have a really nice house Id trade for either one. I guess I need two houses

Raymo · 08-04-2013, 08:57 PM

RustedMetal, how do find people that want to trade? Seems the population within 300 miles of me wants TALL dollars only for their trucks. I've had a finished 1956 Chevy 1/2(garaged with a car cover) that I've tried to trade for another 67-72 all Summer and no bites. Your lucky.

RustedMetal · 08-04-2013, 09:00 PM

Well the guy was looking for a cool, 50's 60's style rat rod so it just worked out. It was a good trade for both of us. I'm loving the new truck though.
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Raymo · 08-04-2013, 09:04 PM

I guess I'm to far out west or something!

**Boog** · 08-04-2013, 09:18 PM

[QUOTE=RustedMetal;6204764]After trading my 72 short bed for the 60 Biscayne and owning it for several months I decided to look for another short bed. Found this 71 and it's very nice.
Mild 355cu and TH400. Pretty fresh paint and interior is new also. I like the bubble top but this truck is pretty badass.

In with the new

I can't blame you. That truck is nice.
Being in Tennessee you will no doubt be putting air cond on it.

tommys72 · 08-04-2013, 09:23 PM

Nice truck and the car was sweet too
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Tinkermc · 08-04-2013, 09:28 PM

Truck is ok but car was killer

67ChevyRedneck · 08-04-2013, 09:30 PM

That is a nice truck... but man... that was one bad ass car!!!

RustedMetal · 08-04-2013, 09:41 PM

The car was a get it out for 30 minutes or go to cruise in kinda car. These trucks are just so easy and fun to just hop in and go. The Biscayne was hell to drive. With a/c and power steering it would have been better. But no p/s, no power brakes, Saginaw 3 speed in the floor. It just wasnt that much fun to drive. I may get another down the rode but for now I wanted something I could enjoy alot more.
Plus something about the all black, lopey cam and Cragars just screamed 70's.

Thanks
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northern 85 · 08-04-2013, 09:49 PM

Congrats on the truck,its bada$$

**70cst** · 08-04-2013, 11:03 PM

That is one cool ride

ItsRandy · 08-05-2013, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustedMetal

After trading my 72 short bed for the 60 Biscayne and owning it for several months I decided to look for another short bed. Found this 71 and it's very nice.
Mild 355cu and TH400. Pretty fresh paint and interior is new also. I like the bubble top but this truck is pretty badass.
Out with the old

In with the new

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Can't you have both?

RustedMetal · 08-05-2013, 02:30 PM

Thinking of going with a 3/4 drop on the 295/50's. Not sure it will get as low as I want. Just wish I new what the current height compares to. It was pretty much stock height and needed a alignment badly. So I just heated these current springs to see how I liked it down. Gonna take it this week to have the suspension done.
Wondering if a 3/4 or 4/6 would be better and comparable to it current height?

GASoline71 · 08-05-2013, 02:54 PM

The wheels and tires like perfect on that truck. I hope you don't go with 18+" wheels and forklift tires...

Having meat in the fenderwells looks killer on these old trucks.

Gary

RustedMetal · 08-05-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

The wheels and tires like perfect on that truck. I hope you don't go with 18+" wheels and forklift tires...

Having meat in the fenderwells looks killer on these old trucks.

Gary

No I'm leaving the Cragars and tires on the truck.

*Mister-B* · 08-05-2013, 04:22 PM

So, are you going to go talk some sense in to Justin36, who is also from your neck of the woods, and sold his sweet '67 to get a Biscayne? Lol
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wreckedchevy · 08-05-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Raymo

RustedMetal, how do find people that want to trade? Seems the population within 300 miles of me wants TALL dollars only for their trucks. I've had a finished 1956 Chevy 1/2(garaged with a car cover) that I've tried to trade for another 67-72 all Summer and no bites. Your lucky.

i'll trade ya :-) heck i'd even deliver it

RustedMetal · 08-05-2013, 11:04 PM

Little idle vid
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fSi3-Ww...ure%3Dyoutu.be
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farmall · 08-05-2013, 11:25 PM

Nice sound.
My first ride, day one was a 60 Nomad.

Mr Chevorlet · 08-06-2013, 09:37 AM

I think it was a good trade, the truck looks sweet.

RustedMetal · 08-08-2013, 11:42 PM

Just ordered 2.5 drop spindles, 1in drop springs in front, 4in springs for rears and drop shocks. Hope it's down enough. Tires are only 26.5 tall with the 15x10 and 295/50's all around. Sould ride better none the less
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JimJones · 08-09-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RustedMetal

Just ordered 2.5 drop spindles, 1in drop springs in front, 4in springs for rears and drop shocks. Hope it's down enough. Tires are only 26.5 tall with the 15x10 and 295/50's all around. Sould ride better none the less
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So will this lower it more than it currently is?
Awesome vid. I love that lumpy idle it just sounds so mean.

I'm a novice please explain some of these terms "3/4 drop". Does this mean lowered 3 inches in the front and 4 inches in the rear?
You mentioned that "It was pretty much stock height and needed a alignment badly" Did you take these pics and vid before or after you took a torch to the springs?

RustedMetal · 08-09-2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimJones

So will this lower it more than it currently is?
Awesome vid. I love that lumpy idle it just sounds so mean.

I'm a novice please explain some of these terms "3/4 drop". Does this mean lowered 3 inches in the front and 4 inches in the rear?
You mentioned that "It was pretty much stock height and needed a alignment badly" Did you take these pics and vid before or after you took a torch to the springs?

Vid was before I torched them, pics are after. It may be higher after I put the kit I bought on it. I love the stance right now but I have no clue how much it's actually lowered. If its not down enough and my front tires have clearance I may be cutting a coil of each one. Well see.
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Dova · 08-09-2013, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimJones

So will this lower it more than it currently is?
Awesome vid. I love that lumpy idle it just sounds so mean.

I'm a novice please explain some of these terms "3/4 drop". Does this mean lowered 3 inches in the front and 4 inches in the rear?
You mentioned that "It was pretty much stock height and needed a alignment badly" Did you take these pics and vid before or after you took a torch to the springs?

Yes the 3/4 means 3 in the front 4 in the rear.

08-04-2013, 07:49 PM	#1
RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Had to get back in a truck After trading my 72 short bed for the 60 Biscayne and owning it for several months I decided to look for another short bed. Found this 71 and it's very nice. Mild 355cu and TH400. Pretty fresh paint and interior is new also. I like the bubble top but this truck is pretty badass. Out with the old In with the new Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 C30 Single cab Dually, 454, th400, dropped on 19's.

08-04-2013, 08:05 PM	#2
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Had to get back in a truck I have a really nice house Id trade for either one. I guess I need two houses __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

08-04-2013, 08:57 PM	#3
Raymo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 101	Re: Had to get back in a truck RustedMetal, how do find people that want to trade? Seems the population within 300 miles of me wants TALL dollars only for their trucks. I've had a finished 1956 Chevy 1/2(garaged with a car cover) that I've tried to trade for another 67-72 all Summer and no bites. Your lucky.

08-04-2013, 09:00 PM	#4
RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Re: Had to get back in a truck Well the guy was looking for a cool, 50's 60's style rat rod so it just worked out. It was a good trade for both of us. I'm loving the new truck though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 C30 Single cab Dually, 454, th400, dropped on 19's.

08-04-2013, 09:04 PM	#5
Raymo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 101	Re: Had to get back in a truck I guess I'm to far out west or something!

08-04-2013, 09:18 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Had to get back in a truck [QUOTE=RustedMetal;6204764]After trading my 72 short bed for the 60 Biscayne and owning it for several months I decided to look for another short bed. Found this 71 and it's very nice. Mild 355cu and TH400. Pretty fresh paint and interior is new also. I like the bubble top but this truck is pretty badass. In with the new I can't blame you. That truck is nice. Being in Tennessee you will no doubt be putting air cond on it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-04-2013, 09:23 PM	#7
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08-04-2013, 09:28 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Had to get back in a truck Truck is ok but car was killer

08-04-2013, 09:30 PM	#9
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08-04-2013, 09:41 PM	#10
RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Re: Had to get back in a truck The car was a get it out for 30 minutes or go to cruise in kinda car. These trucks are just so easy and fun to just hop in and go. The Biscayne was hell to drive. With a/c and power steering it would have been better. But no p/s, no power brakes, Saginaw 3 speed in the floor. It just wasnt that much fun to drive. I may get another down the rode but for now I wanted something I could enjoy alot more. Plus something about the all black, lopey cam and Cragars just screamed 70's. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 C30 Single cab Dually, 454, th400, dropped on 19's.

08-04-2013, 09:49 PM	#11
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Had to get back in a truck Congrats on the truck,its bada$$

08-04-2013, 11:03 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Had to get back in a truck That is one cool ride __________________ 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!

08-05-2013, 02:30 PM	#14
RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Re: Had to get back in a truck Thinking of going with a 3/4 drop on the 295/50's. Not sure it will get as low as I want. Just wish I new what the current height compares to. It was pretty much stock height and needed a alignment badly. So I just heated these current springs to see how I liked it down. Gonna take it this week to have the suspension done. Wondering if a 3/4 or 4/6 would be better and comparable to it current height? __________________ 1979 C30 Single cab Dually, 454, th400, dropped on 19's.

08-05-2013, 04:22 PM	#17
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Had to get back in a truck So, are you going to go talk some sense in to Justin36, who is also from your neck of the woods, and sold his sweet '67 to get a Biscayne? Lol Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2013, 11:04 PM	#19
RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Re: Had to get back in a truck Little idle vid http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fSi3-Ww...ure%3Dyoutu.be Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 C30 Single cab Dually, 454, th400, dropped on 19's.



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08-05-2013, 11:25 PM	#20
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 732	Re: Had to get back in a truck Nice sound. My first ride, day one was a 60 Nomad. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

08-06-2013, 09:37 AM	#21
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Had to get back in a truck I think it was a good trade, the truck looks sweet. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

08-08-2013, 11:42 PM	#22
RustedMetal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TN Posts: 83	Re: Had to get back in a truck Just ordered 2.5 drop spindles, 1in drop springs in front, 4in springs for rears and drop shocks. Hope it's down enough. Tires are only 26.5 tall with the 15x10 and 295/50's all around. Sould ride better none the less Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 C30 Single cab Dually, 454, th400, dropped on 19's.

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