Ordered my Early Classic sprindles today! Wanna drop? Come inside :) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ColinOpseth · 05-07-2002, 02:24 PM

The part number is #01-7172 and they are the 2.5" drop.

For you guys that are thinking about lowering your trucks you should hold off for a few weeks if possible. I'm going to do a well-written review on them complete with pictures

The price is very reasonable, $269 for the pair. If you guys want to keep in touch with me throughout the progress of my spindle project you can email me at bopseth@aol.com and I will add you to a mailing list

They'll be here next week so I'll let you all know when they come in.

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*Randy70C-10* · 05-07-2002, 07:57 PM

I'd like to drop mine too. I've already done the 3 inch spring drop, would like to go another 2 inches and notch the rear. Make sure that you post plenty of pics!!!

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Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too!
WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com
1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep
30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast!
87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit)
Self Propelled Lawn Mower
Built in USA!!!!

Virginia Beach, VA.

*Shane* · 05-07-2002, 11:29 PM

Colin...i dont think you have anything to worry about with the Early Classics kit. I purchased the 4/6 drop kit from them and it bolted right up with no troubles what so ever. They make some of the nicest aftermarket parts out there, in my opinion. There spindles are machined by them and all their brackets and other "bolt on" parts fit well and are powder coated.

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Keep On Truckin'

Shane
Athens, Alabama

[This message has been edited by Shane (edited May 09, 2002).]

**Tim Christian** · 05-08-2002, 02:51 PM

Shane is correct and they come with good instructions.

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67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
67 GMC Custom
67 Chevy C-30

ColinOpseth · 05-08-2002, 04:32 PM

thanks guys..

basically, I have been doing technical articles for my website and this is the next one (and biggest to date)..

I'll let you all know how it goes, they should be here next week sometime

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Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org

**68SWB4x4** · 05-08-2002, 06:57 PM

sweet, i love well done tech articles....... i need to do some of my own but when i go to the do the job my digi cam is always out of batterys and my "garage" is always REAL dirty, LOL

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My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

ColinOpseth · 05-14-2002, 02:48 AM

Hey guys,

I got my spindles today

They arrived in a well-packaged box with a huge Made in USA sticker on the side.

I'll give you my first impressions when I open the box later this week

later,
Colin

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Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org

ColinOpseth · 05-18-2002, 11:35 PM

well,

i installed the spindles today with my Dad. I took like 25 pictures of the install, making sure to show parts used, etc.

I doublechecked to make sure each picture was on my camera, got home and hooked up my camera to the USB cable and WindowsXP and then WindowsXP corrupted my memory card.

I lost all of the pictures

I'm pretty upset about that.

I can say one thing, I will take more tomorrow. The spindles are excellant quality and definitely worth the 300 bucks I spent. I'll take some pics of the finish of the metal, etc tomorrow.

Sorry guys

Colin

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Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org

**68SWB4x4** · 05-19-2002, 10:55 PM

that sucks!

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My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

imdarren · 05-23-2002, 01:06 AM

Colin,
Don't mean to get off topic. However I just went through this problem with Windows XP and memory cards. I read a tech article that says "dont use the delete pictures from camera option when using the picture download utility in XP". "It will corrupt your card. only delete the pictures off the card using the camera delete pix function on the camera". I messed up several cards doing this before I learned. I have had no problems after reading the article.
Sorry about losing the pix! That blows!!
Darren

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Darren
Washington State
darrengale67@hotmail.com

1972 GMC C1500 Daily Driver (Bone Stock).
1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress.
Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust.

[This message has been edited by imdarren (edited May 23, 2002).]

[This message has been edited by imdarren (edited May 23, 2002).]

gchemist · 05-23-2002, 11:39 AM

XP SUCKS!! Stay with windows 98SE or Win2000.
I would not even take XP for free!!

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"

ColinOpseth · 05-30-2002, 12:11 PM

i'm almost done the article..

i highly recommend these things.. anyone wanting any special up-close shots should email me and i'll post them here

haulna · 06-09-2002, 12:41 AM

Lets see your photos.

Dandeluxe · 07-01-2002, 01:44 PM

Colin, i bought most of my susp. stuff from early classic a while back . my ? is i went with a 6 lug disc conv. and factory height springs. kyb shocks etc. im not happy with the rake in the back . im wondering if i can install 2 inch lower springs in the back and get it level all the way around . i dont want to mess with the front at all. let me know what you think?

05-07-2002, 02:24 PM	#1
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	Ordered my Early Classic sprindles today! Wanna drop? Come inside :) The part number is #01-7172 and they are the 2.5" drop. For you guys that are thinking about lowering your trucks you should hold off for a few weeks if possible. I'm going to do a well-written review on them complete with pictures The price is very reasonable, $269 for the pair. If you guys want to keep in touch with me throughout the progress of my spindle project you can email me at bopseth@aol.com and I will add you to a mailing list They'll be here next week so I'll let you all know when they come in. ------------------ Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

05-08-2002, 04:32 PM	#5
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	thanks guys.. basically, I have been doing technical articles for my website and this is the next one (and biggest to date).. I'll let you all know how it goes, they should be here next week sometime ------------------ Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

05-08-2002, 06:57 PM	#6
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	sweet, i love well done tech articles....... i need to do some of my own but when i go to the do the job my digi cam is always out of batterys and my "garage" is always REAL dirty, LOL ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

05-14-2002, 02:48 AM	#7
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	Hey guys, I got my spindles today They arrived in a well-packaged box with a huge Made in USA sticker on the side. I'll give you my first impressions when I open the box later this week later, Colin ------------------ Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

05-18-2002, 11:35 PM	#8
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	well, i installed the spindles today with my Dad. I took like 25 pictures of the install, making sure to show parts used, etc. I doublechecked to make sure each picture was on my camera, got home and hooked up my camera to the USB cable and WindowsXP and then WindowsXP corrupted my memory card. I lost all of the pictures I'm pretty upset about that. I can say one thing, I will take more tomorrow. The spindles are excellant quality and definitely worth the 300 bucks I spent. I'll take some pics of the finish of the metal, etc tomorrow. Sorry guys Colin ------------------ Webmaster: www.GMPerformance.org __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

05-07-2002, 07:57 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I'd like to drop mine too. I've already done the 3 inch spring drop, would like to go another 2 inches and notch the rear. Make sure that you post plenty of pics!!! ------------------ Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too! WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit) Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!! Virginia Beach, VA.

05-07-2002, 11:29 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Colin...i dont think you have anything to worry about with the Early Classics kit. I purchased the 4/6 drop kit from them and it bolted right up with no troubles what so ever. They make some of the nicest aftermarket parts out there, in my opinion. There spindles are machined by them and all their brackets and other "bolt on" parts fit well and are powder coated. ------------------ *Keep On Truckin'* Shane Athens, Alabama [This message has been edited by Shane (edited May 09, 2002).]

05-08-2002, 02:51 PM	#4
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Shane is correct and they come with good instructions. ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30

05-19-2002, 10:55 PM	#9
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	that sucks! ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

05-23-2002, 01:06 AM	#10
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Colin, Don't mean to get off topic. However I just went through this problem with Windows XP and memory cards. I read a tech article that says "dont use the delete pictures from camera option when using the picture download utility in XP". "It will corrupt your card. only delete the pictures off the card using the camera delete pix function on the camera". I messed up several cards doing this before I learned. I have had no problems after reading the article. Sorry about losing the pix! That blows!! Darren ------------------ Darren Washington State darrengale67@hotmail.com 1972 GMC C1500 Daily Driver (Bone Stock). 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust. [This message has been edited by imdarren (edited May 23, 2002).] [This message has been edited by imdarren (edited May 23, 2002).] __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

05-23-2002, 11:39 AM	#11
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	XP SUCKS!! Stay with windows 98SE or Win2000. I would not even take XP for free!! ------------------ Gerardo 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-30-2002, 12:11 PM	#12
ColinOpseth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 283	i'm almost done the article.. i highly recommend these things.. anyone wanting any special up-close shots should email me and i'll post them here __________________ Webmaster: www.h-body.org

06-09-2002, 12:41 AM	#13
haulna Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 267	Lets see your photos. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB

07-01-2002, 01:44 PM	#14
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	?? ABOUT EARLY CLASSIC STUFF Colin, i bought most of my susp. stuff from early classic a while back . my ? is i went with a 6 lug disc conv. and factory height springs. kyb shocks etc. im not happy with the rake in the back . im wondering if i can install 2 inch lower springs in the back and get it level all the way around . i dont want to mess with the front at all. let me know what you think? __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it



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