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MisterE72 · 02-15-2008, 02:34 PM

Greetings folks. Thought i'd post some pics of my ECE spindles and coil install.

jsbgump · 02-15-2008, 03:00 PM

Looks good. I did the install about 2 years ago myself.

67shortie · 02-15-2008, 07:04 PM

Fantastic, looks awesome

BTW, those spindles will rust. I did not paint them and have surface rust on mine

72BlckButy · 02-15-2008, 08:36 PM

Looks good MrE! Did you paint/powder coat any of the from suspension parts? Or did they come that way from ECE?

MisterE72 · 02-16-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Looks good MrE! Did you paint/powder coat any of the from suspension parts? Or did they come that way from ECE?

Everything you see in black is powder coated. I painted the ball joints, and all the tie rods, and steering parts a cast iron grey. I just removed the spindles and painted them as well. I'll put them back on Saturday. Thanks for the tip 67Shortie.

Joe67 · 02-16-2008, 07:54 PM

Beautiful! Yes, I painted my ECE spindles as well.

Chassis looks like mine - any links to the rest of the buildup?

matthufham · 02-16-2008, 07:57 PM

yea i didn't paint my spindles, they're starting to turn longhorn burnt orange... so is that really a problem!

cheyenne10 · 02-17-2008, 01:12 PM

Were you able to raise lower control arm and compress spring without lifting bare frame off the ground?

Thanks for sharing, progress looks awesome.

MisterE72 · 02-18-2008, 02:14 AM

Cheyenne10- I have the the frame on jack stands. I didn't even need a spring compressor. I installed the lower balljoint on the spindle first. Inserted the coil, raised the lower control arm with a jack, and lowered the top control arm. The frame never came off the stands.

Joe-67: This is as far as I have gotten. I should start a build thread, but it seems that there may be more pressure to get more done if I do. I will also need to come up with a build thread name. My students suggested: "The MisterE Machine" and "MisterE's Homework Assignment".

Any suggestions?

72BlckButy · 02-18-2008, 02:36 AM

Does anyone know how well powdercoat will hold up on suspension parts? It might be a dumb question, but a frame is rigid, where suspension parts are constantly moving. I'm trying to determine the best path for me to take with my suspension parts... paint vs. powder.

pissonNOS · 02-18-2008, 03:10 AM

what are you guys painting ur spindles with i bought some dupont caliper paint thinking it would be durable but its a long drawn out process to paint it, nice spindles by the way i just got mine a few months ago but have yet to install them

franky69c10 · 02-18-2008, 05:06 AM

Longhorn Man · 02-18-2008, 05:25 AM

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they're starting to turn longhorn burnt orange

Hey now... what's that supposed to mean?!?!

I had to man!
that's a good looking frame there. I can only dream of having my stuff so clean that i can assemble it in nice/clean clothes.

slammed1 · 02-18-2008, 05:39 AM

You have a very nice project to work on. I would have loved to take mine down that far the first time and start from scratch. Im on my 3rd cab and the next time it comes off will be the last time.When mine comes back in the garage I hope to be in the same spot your in right now,rebuilding with clean painted or coated parts.

02-15-2008, 02:34 PM	#1
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Greetings folks. Thought i'd post some pics of my ECE spindles and coil install. Attached Images

02-15-2008, 03:00 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Looks good. I did the install about 2 years ago myself. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-15-2008, 07:04 PM	#3
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Fantastic, looks awesome BTW, those spindles will rust. I did not paint them and have surface rust on mine __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-15-2008, 08:36 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Looks good MrE! Did you paint/powder coat any of the from suspension parts? Or did they come that way from ECE? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 02-15-2008 at 08:36 PM.

02-16-2008, 07:54 PM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Beautiful! Yes, I painted my ECE spindles as well. Chassis looks like mine - any links to the rest of the buildup? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-16-2008, 07:57 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! yea i didn't paint my spindles, they're starting to turn longhorn burnt orange... so is that really a problem!

02-17-2008, 01:12 PM	#8
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Were you able to raise lower control arm and compress spring without lifting bare frame off the ground? Thanks for sharing, progress looks awesome. __________________ Bob

02-18-2008, 02:14 AM	#9
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Cheyenne10- I have the the frame on jack stands. I didn't even need a spring compressor. I installed the lower balljoint on the spindle first. Inserted the coil, raised the lower control arm with a jack, and lowered the top control arm. The frame never came off the stands. Joe-67: This is as far as I have gotten. I should start a build thread, but it seems that there may be more pressure to get more done if I do. I will also need to come up with a build thread name. My students suggested: "The MisterE Machine" and "MisterE's Homework Assignment". Any suggestions?

02-18-2008, 02:36 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! Does anyone know how well powdercoat will hold up on suspension parts? It might be a dumb question, but a frame is rigid, where suspension parts are constantly moving. I'm trying to determine the best path for me to take with my suspension parts... paint vs. powder. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-18-2008, 03:10 AM	#11
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! what are you guys painting ur spindles with i bought some dupont caliper paint thinking it would be durable but its a long drawn out process to paint it, nice spindles by the way i just got mine a few months ago but have yet to install them __________________ 69 GMC bagged

02-18-2008, 05:06 AM	#12
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-18-2008, 05:39 AM	#14
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: ECE Spindles and Coils are ON! You have a very nice project to work on. I would have loved to take mine down that far the first time and start from scratch. Im on my 3rd cab and the next time it comes off will be the last time.When mine comes back in the garage I hope to be in the same spot your in right now,rebuilding with clean painted or coated parts. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.



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