What can I spend $500 on? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Big Green · 11-26-2008, 12:12 PM

I have a '67 swb. Holidays are coming up, and I need $500 gone...lol. Should be easy, but its not really easy to me. I have a air bag kit, just a basic in place of all 4 coils, nothing crazy. I have had this truck for 13 years, and its all the same. I just need ideas, to maybe help me out. I'd like to lay this thing out, but don't think $500 would get to far. I'm done on back just need front to lay.

*Shane* · 11-26-2008, 12:47 PM

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XIV. Multiple Posting - It is simply not acceptable to post your question more than once, or to post it in more than one forum. Choose the forum that your question or post best fits in, and place it there and only there. If, after posting, you feel it should be in another forum, private message the forum Moderator and ask if they would move it for you.

Please don't cross post. This very same post is also in the 67-72 trucks section.

Sending $25 of it to the board to become a full member would be a good start.

OLDIRON69 · 11-26-2008, 12:55 PM

new front bumber with the fogs in it...

jlaird · 11-26-2008, 12:57 PM

do you have drop spindles?

71tahoe · 11-26-2008, 01:19 PM

Drop spindles with bags will set the crossmember on the ground. If you already have discs it won't be too steep. A new conversion cost about $700 a couple of years ago. I haven't priced one in a while.

The Big Green · 11-26-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

new front bumber with the fogs in it...

I did post this on 2 forums. Its a 2 forum question...lol. I love the bumper with lights. I found on Ebay for a lot cheaper, but back out of buying it. I wish I didn't because I like the look, and extra lighting.

I don't have spindles so I may get thoughs and see where I stand money wise. I want to lay out more than anything right now, so that may be my best bet.

What size drop spindels? 3in? so I can drop the cross member on the pavement.

OLDIRON69 · 11-26-2008, 03:50 PM

rebuild the front end while your at it..

72BlckButy · 11-26-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

rebuild the front end while your at it..

x2

Contact ECE for a great front end rebuild kit.

larry may · 11-26-2008, 05:04 PM

I have a nice shotgun for 500 dollars incase ya decide you can not decide where the half grand needs to go. Happy turkey day................

PBFAB.COM · 11-26-2008, 05:09 PM

I think I remember how it feels to have money burning a hole in my pocket (been married for nearly 8 years, so those memories are fading fast!).

Do yourself a favor, take the time to sit down and make a detailed parts list of what parts you'll need to reach your end goal. Next, organize that list so that you buy the parts in the appropriate order. Once you have your list, you will know exactly what part is next and how much money you can spend... or need to save!

Spray-Bomb · 11-26-2008, 06:39 PM

scotts62 · 11-26-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I think I remember how it feels to have money burning a hole in my pocket (been married for nearly 8 years, so those memories are fading fast!).

Agreed!!

killer71 · 11-27-2008, 11:43 AM

you could add another $500 to it and grab a dropmember from porterbuilt

11-26-2008, 12:12 PM	#1
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	What can I spend $500 on? I have a '67 swb. Holidays are coming up, and I need $500 gone...lol. Should be easy, but its not really easy to me. I have a air bag kit, just a basic in place of all 4 coils, nothing crazy. I have had this truck for 13 years, and its all the same. I just need ideas, to maybe help me out. I'd like to lay this thing out, but don't think $500 would get to far. I'm done on back just need front to lay.

11-26-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: What can I spend $500 on? new front bumber with the fogs in it... __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

11-26-2008, 12:57 PM	#4
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: What can I spend $500 on? do you have drop spindles?

11-26-2008, 01:19 PM	#5
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: What can I spend $500 on? Drop spindles with bags will set the crossmember on the ground. If you already have discs it won't be too steep. A new conversion cost about $700 a couple of years ago. I haven't priced one in a while.

11-26-2008, 03:50 PM	#7
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: What can I spend $500 on? rebuild the front end while your at it.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

11-26-2008, 05:04 PM	#9
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: What can I spend $500 on? I have a nice shotgun for 500 dollars incase ya decide you can not decide where the half grand needs to go. Happy turkey day................ __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

11-26-2008, 05:09 PM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: What can I spend $500 on? I think I remember how it feels to have money burning a hole in my pocket (been married for nearly 8 years, so those memories are fading fast!). Do yourself a favor, take the time to sit down and make a detailed parts list of what parts you'll need to reach your end goal. Next, organize that list so that you buy the parts in the appropriate order. Once you have your list, you will know exactly what part is next and how much money you can spend... or need to save! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

11-26-2008, 06:39 PM	#11
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: What can I spend $500 on? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

11-27-2008, 11:43 AM	#13
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: What can I spend $500 on? you could add another $500 to it and grab a dropmember from porterbuilt __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07



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