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cflvulcan · 08-17-2006, 06:02 PM

i havent been making much progress on my truck lately. but two weeks ago i got layed off from my job so ive been putting alot time into my truck.

in the past two weeks, i did all the body work on the bed. besides cutting out and patching rust, i also shaved the stake pockets, turn signals, taillights, ends of the bed sides and all other unnecessary holes. then i painted it last saturday afternoon and had it put together and back on the truck sunday. now i just gotta finish putting in the wood floor.

monday night i put on these wheels i had in my shed for the past 3 years. the tires i found in the junk pile behind my dads work. they are pirelli p6 225/55/r16. when i get more money i want to get wider ones.

then yesterday my best friend put in 3" drop springs in his dakota and it maybe dropped it an 1" at most. so im like ok i gotta break out the torches and drop mine to outdo him. so dropped the front of my truck down 5" in the front and 6" in the rear. now i gotta buy dropped shocks cause right now im running none and it rides really bad, hahaha.

well i gotta go eat, let me know what you guys think, later...

**Palf70Step** · 08-17-2006, 06:04 PM

It Looks good. You did get busy lately, didn't you

Greaser · 08-17-2006, 06:19 PM

VERY COOL COLOR. I wish I would not have seen it! I have a 69 that i want to lower, did you get all your drop with just springs or did you use spindles also?

cflvulcan · 08-17-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Greaser

VERY COOL COLOR. I wish I would not have seen it! I have a 69 that i want to lower, did you get all your drop with just springs or did you use spindles also?

no dropped spindles. just heated the coils.

phantom dually · 08-17-2006, 06:55 PM

A better wheel tire combo would really set the truck off!!

Alex Hayley · 08-17-2006, 07:04 PM

Looks great!!! I need to lose my job and get some work done

Greaser · 08-17-2006, 07:06 PM

Did you just set something onthe ground at the hieght you wanted, and heat till it sets on it? That is how I have heard to do it, but then get the warning that it's a really bad idea. Do you have any warning's for me? Sorry to drive you crazy with questions, but that is the ride I want! Thanks

krue · 08-17-2006, 07:06 PM

Looks like you used your time wisely!

BTW Welcome to the board greaser!

Jerry Jones · 08-17-2006, 07:13 PM

Great color, looks awsome

mcw1 · 08-17-2006, 07:21 PM

Man, you got more done in two weeks than I did in three years!! Good job!! (the new one, that is!)

cflvulcan · 08-17-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Greaser

Did you just set something onthe ground at the hieght you wanted, and heat till it sets on it? That is how I have heard to do it, but then get the warning that it's a really bad idea. Do you have any warning's for me? Sorry to drive you crazy with questions, but that is the ride I want! Thanks

i didnt put anything underneathe it. i was underneath it heating the coils and my neighbor was there taking measurements. the only trouble i had was that i had to keep going side to side to get the same height. because after a couple minutes after heating it, it would drop another half inch. it took a while but it sits level. and i had to take the shocks out because they bottomed out before it got to a 4" drop. ive been driving it around the neighborhood it rides kinda bad because it keeps bouncing because of no shocks. your not driving me crazy with questions, thats what this forum is for. later...

Jimbotronics · 08-17-2006, 07:28 PM

Rock on! Very nice! Wish I was that far along.

72SWBChevy · 08-17-2006, 07:48 PM

great color!!!!!!!!!!!

pissonNOS · 08-17-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greaser

Did you just set something onthe ground at the hieght you wanted, and heat till it sets on it? That is how I have heard to do it, but then get the warning that it's a really bad idea. Do you have any warning's for me? Sorry to drive you crazy with questions, but that is the ride I want! Thanks

trucks looking good greaser if u want to lower on the cheap and have some time take the coils out and cut them i got a 3 inch drop doing mine that way and its a little safer than heating the coils they wont lose there springyness or whatever u want to call it

bankone1 · 08-17-2006, 08:56 PM

Nice truck i want to paint my truckthat color just lookin around before i have it painted

HeavyD · 08-18-2006, 01:02 AM

That color looks great. Suits the truck well.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-18-2006, 03:54 AM

Cool, did you paint it? wanna paint mine?

ND_guy · 08-18-2006, 10:32 PM

GREAT Color looks WAY better than the primer on mine!

cflvulcan · 08-19-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Cool, did you paint it? wanna paint mine?

yeah i painted it myself. id paint your truck but i dont live in nashville, tn anymore. im back in ny which was a bad idea but its where all my toys are.

*72CSTC5* · 08-19-2006, 04:32 PM

What color is that. It pops really well especially on the computer, I can only imagine what it looks like in person.

cflvulcan · 08-21-2006, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

What color is that. It pops really well especially on the computer, I can only imagine what it looks like in person.

its orgasm orange!!! well i originally wanted organic orange that is on the 05 nissan 350z's. but my paint rep said he could come up with something cool and itll look better. and he did and on top of that, he sponsored me with it. yeah those pictures do not do it justice at all. thanks...

08-17-2006, 06:02 PM	#1
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	my truck is finally one color!!! i havent been making much progress on my truck lately. but two weeks ago i got layed off from my job so ive been putting alot time into my truck. in the past two weeks, i did all the body work on the bed. besides cutting out and patching rust, i also shaved the stake pockets, turn signals, taillights, ends of the bed sides and all other unnecessary holes. then i painted it last saturday afternoon and had it put together and back on the truck sunday. now i just gotta finish putting in the wood floor. monday night i put on these wheels i had in my shed for the past 3 years. the tires i found in the junk pile behind my dads work. they are pirelli p6 225/55/r16. when i get more money i want to get wider ones. then yesterday my best friend put in 3" drop springs in his dakota and it maybe dropped it an 1" at most. so im like ok i gotta break out the torches and drop mine to outdo him. so dropped the front of my truck down 5" in the front and 6" in the rear. now i gotta buy dropped shocks cause right now im running none and it rides really bad, hahaha. well i gotta go eat, let me know what you guys think, later...

08-17-2006, 06:04 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! It Looks good. You did get busy lately, didn't you __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-17-2006 at 06:05 PM.

08-17-2006, 06:19 PM	#3
Greaser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worley, ID Posts: 48	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! VERY COOL COLOR. I wish I would not have seen it! I have a 69 that i want to lower, did you get all your drop with just springs or did you use spindles also?

08-17-2006, 06:55 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! A better wheel tire combo would really set the truck off!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-17-2006, 07:04 PM	#6
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! Looks great!!! I need to lose my job and get some work done

08-17-2006, 07:06 PM	#7
Greaser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worley, ID Posts: 48	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! Did you just set something onthe ground at the hieght you wanted, and heat till it sets on it? That is how I have heard to do it, but then get the warning that it's a really bad idea. Do you have any warning's for me? Sorry to drive you crazy with questions, but that is the ride I want! Thanks

08-17-2006, 07:06 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! Looks like you used your time wisely! BTW Welcome to the board greaser! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-17-2006, 07:13 PM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! Great color, looks awsome __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-17-2006, 07:21 PM	#10
mcw1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, TX Posts: 9	Re: my truck is finally one color!!! Man, you got more done in two weeks than I did in three years!! Good job!! (the new one, that is!) __________________ '72 K5 Blazer, waiting to start engine! '69 GMC 3/4 Custom Camper '69 C10 Stepside

08-17-2006, 07:28 PM	#12
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08-17-2006, 07:48 PM	#13
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08-17-2006, 08:56 PM	#15
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08-18-2006, 03:54 AM	#17
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