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nicolas72gmc · 01-07-2009, 04:29 AM

Alright folks, I dropped my GMC off at the custom shop today to complete phase 1 of the mods. I am so stoked, I've been working 7 days a week 12 hr shifts down near Austin on a shutdown for 107 days now (1 week and were done). I've been buying parts as I go (all ECE) and decided this would be the first thing accomplished on my truck.

1. 2.5" drop spindles
2. 1" drop springs
3. 1-1/4" sway bar
4. 4" drop rear springs
5. 1' drop shackles
6. Replace anything worn i.e., brakes, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.
7. Repack wheel bearings
8. Replace shocks

I will end up with a 3.5/5 drop and all new springs. YEAH!!!
The owner of the shop is a great guy and awesome customizer, he had a write-up in Sport Truck Magazine on a Dodge he bagged and painted. I told him he has a week to complete it and believe me it will be a nice homecoming.

Is there anything else ya'll can think of that would need to be looked at suspension wise while he has it? Sorry no pics until it is done, I'm just excited.

hensonjd · 01-07-2009, 08:13 AM

Where are you getting this done at?

**70cst** · 01-07-2009, 08:15 AM

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The owner of the shop is a great guy and awesome customizer,

It is always good to have a guy you can trust and who is able to do a great job on the truck. My truck is almost complete after a 13-15 month resto.

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Sorry no pics until it is done, I'm just excited.

Don't forget to do before and after pics. WE are all looooking forward to seeing the progress pics of your truck.

thirdstreettito · 01-07-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Don't forget to do before and after pics. WE are all looooking forward to seeing the progress pics of your truck.

big_al_71 · 01-07-2009, 09:28 AM

Thats right nick we all like to see picts.....I know how you are feeling I have had that feeling many times in my life waiting for a part or having something done...oh what a feeling!!!!!!

nicolas72gmc · 01-07-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hensonjd

Where are you getting this done at?

Hensonjd, I am getting it done at Central Garage in Bremond. Michael Pruitt is the owner and he is a real down to earth guy. I have taken no less than 200 pics of my truck before, I even took pics of a tape measure in front of the wheel wells so I can keep track of the drop. Al, you are gonna make this possible, as soon as I get home I'm gonna go tire shopping and spend some of that hard earned cash to go with those awesome wheels buddy!!! I will keep ya'll posted. Here is a shot of the stock ride height.

nicolas72gmc · 01-07-2009, 11:07 AM

Hey guys I forgot to tell you a little funny when I dropped my truck off. My wife is friends with Mike and she tagged along to give me a ride home and hoping to talk to Mike's wife when we were there. She asked me "Honey is anything your doing to the truck going to affect the appearance?" I told her no honey just doing some safety assurance with the parts replacement.........she will never notice the huge amount of drop I'm doing. You know we would notice if our truck was dropped a 1/2".

**70cst** · 01-07-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Hey guys I forgot to tell you a little funny when I dropped my truck off. My wife is friends with Mike and she tagged along to give me a ride home and hoping to talk to Mike's wife when we were there. She asked me "Honey is anything your doing to the truck going to affect the appearance?" I told her no honey just doing some safety assurance with the parts replacement.........she will never notice the huge amount of drop I'm doing. You know we would notice if our truck was dropped a 1/2".

I assume she doesn't visit this board?

kcjones · 01-07-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Hey guys I forgot to tell you a little funny when I dropped my truck off. My wife is friends with Mike and she tagged along to give me a ride home and hoping to talk to Mike's wife when we were there. She asked me "Honey is anything your doing to the truck going to affect the appearance?" I told her no honey just doing some safety assurance with the parts replacement.........she will never notice the huge amount of drop I'm doing. You know we would notice if our truck was dropped a 1/2".

I sold my wife on the "safety" of getting rid of the manual drums and upgrading to power discs and new shocks, and did a 4.5/6 drop with cnotch, new wheels & tires, and bought like 3K worth of engine stuff while I was at it! Safety first!

Love your truck, can't wait to see the progress pics.

BigDaddyDave · 01-07-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Hey guys I forgot to tell you a little funny when I dropped my truck off. My wife is friends with Mike and she tagged along to give me a ride home and hoping to talk to Mike's wife when we were there. She asked me "Honey is anything your doing to the truck going to affect the appearance?" I told her no honey just doing some safety assurance with the parts replacement.........she will never notice the huge amount of drop I'm doing. You know we would notice if our truck was dropped a 1/2".

That is too funny. My wife believes to this day,that without the new shiny mag wheels,my truck wouldn't run right!hehe

*ksjh1316* · 01-07-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

That is too funny. My wife believes to this day,that without the new shiny mag wheels,my truck wouldn't run right!hehe

LOL Mine believes a V-8 is needed to be able to go the speed limit as the I-6 is too slow for the modern road system

hensonjd · 01-07-2009, 07:42 PM

What is the number to the man in bremond

NEVERENOUGH · 01-07-2009, 07:42 PM

I love your truck and can't wait to see the finshed product. Should look really sweet. What size wheels and tires are you going to be running?

nicolas72gmc · 01-07-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

I assume she doesn't visit this board?

70cst, I hope she never does or for most of us we would be in trouble.!!

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Originally Posted by hensonjd

What is the number to the man in bremond

Hensonjd, His name is Mike Pruitt (254-746-7012)

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Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGH

I love your truck and can't wait to see the finshed product. Should look really sweet. What size wheels and tires are you going to be running?

NEVERENOUGH, I'm still trying to decide on the tire size, Big Al sold me the rallies I will be using and looking at something like 275/60/15. That is what Al was going to run on his, I will probably do the same.

nicolas72gmc · 01-27-2009, 12:23 PM

Ok, I finally got all of the Items done on Phase 1 and here are a few teaser pics. I am so happy with the ride quality, and I cannot believe the difference the new sway bar made. Big Al, do the wheels look familiar? I ended up going with 235/70 on front and 275/60's on the rear. The family and I went on a trip to my folks house 300 miles round trip and it rode awesome.

big_al_71 · 01-27-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Ok, I finally got all of the Items done on Phase 1 and here are a few teaser pics. I am so happy with the ride quality, and I cannot believe the difference the new sway bar made. Big Al, do the wheels look familiar? I ended up going with 235/70 on front and 275/60's on the rear. The family and I went on a trip to my folks house 300 miles round trip and it rode awesome.

Hi Nick I recognize those wheels they look a hell of alot better thou....The truck looks awesome. Where are the picts of it outside with a side shot..You know we all like picts specially me.....

OARNGESI · 01-27-2009, 03:29 PM

Cant wait for phase 2

nicolas72gmc · 01-27-2009, 09:01 PM

Hey Al, I would have taken some outside shots, but the garage queen doesnt like 35 degree rainy weather. As soon as it is a little nicer outside I will take some good shots. oarnges1, I cant wait either. 5.7 vortec/ 4l60e, new back bumper, 68 hood and grill. Yeah!!! Here is one outside before I put Al's wheels on it.

Chevymann1968 · 01-27-2009, 09:13 PM

Why would you pull the 383 out for a 350??? Just wondering!!! Truck looks good though!!!

killer71 · 01-27-2009, 09:26 PM

nice progress...love the color!

nicolas72gmc · 01-27-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevymann1968

Why would you pull the 383 out for a 350??? Just wondering!!! Truck looks good though!!!

Chevymann1968, the PO rebuilt the motor 80,000 miles ago. He told me that it was bored .035, and thought it was a 383, it is definitely tired and the 350 only has 22,000 miles on it. Depending what I have in my 68 when I finally get it here, I may rebuild it and drop it in. The PO says he thinks it is a 400, I bought it because it is a SWB, and fairly decent cab.

Chevymann1968 · 01-27-2009, 10:03 PM

I hear that!!!! Good Luck!!!

dieselarmy13 · 01-27-2009, 10:08 PM

Liked the truck before, love it now! Nice job!

nicolas72gmc · 01-27-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevymann1968

I hear that!!!! Good Luck!!!

Hey Chevymann, let me know what that stroked 385 feels like.!!!

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Liked the truck before, love it now! Nice job!

Thanks dieselarmy13

big_al_71 · 01-27-2009, 10:40 PM

Nick I am realling loving that stance....keep the picts coming.....

01-07-2009, 04:29 AM	#1
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Phase 1 Alright folks, I dropped my GMC off at the custom shop today to complete phase 1 of the mods. I am so stoked, I've been working 7 days a week 12 hr shifts down near Austin on a shutdown for 107 days now (1 week and were done). I've been buying parts as I go (all ECE) and decided this would be the first thing accomplished on my truck. 1. 2.5" drop spindles 2. 1" drop springs 3. 1-1/4" sway bar 4. 4" drop rear springs 5. 1' drop shackles 6. Replace anything worn i.e., brakes, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. 7. Repack wheel bearings 8. Replace shocks I will end up with a 3.5/5 drop and all new springs. YEAH!!! The owner of the shop is a great guy and awesome customizer, he had a write-up in Sport Truck Magazine on a Dodge he bagged and painted. I told him he has a week to complete it and believe me it will be a nice homecoming. Is there anything else ya'll can think of that would need to be looked at suspension wise while he has it? Sorry no pics until it is done, I'm just excited. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

01-07-2009, 08:13 AM	#2
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: Phase 1 Where are you getting this done at?

01-07-2009, 09:28 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Phase 1 Thats right nick we all like to see picts.....I know how you are feeling I have had that feeling many times in my life waiting for a part or having something done...oh what a feeling!!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#7
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Phase 1 Hey guys I forgot to tell you a little funny when I dropped my truck off. My wife is friends with Mike and she tagged along to give me a ride home and hoping to talk to Mike's wife when we were there. She asked me "Honey is anything your doing to the truck going to affect the appearance?" I told her no honey just doing some safety assurance with the parts replacement.........she will never notice the huge amount of drop I'm doing. You know we would notice if our truck was dropped a 1/2". __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

01-07-2009, 07:42 PM	#12
hensonjd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buffalo, Tx Posts: 422	Re: Phase 1 What is the number to the man in bremond

01-07-2009, 07:42 PM	#13
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: Phase 1 I love your truck and can't wait to see the finshed product. Should look really sweet. What size wheels and tires are you going to be running?

01-27-2009, 12:23 PM	#15
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Phase 1 Ok, I finally got all of the Items done on Phase 1 and here are a few teaser pics. I am so happy with the ride quality, and I cannot believe the difference the new sway bar made. Big Al, do the wheels look familiar? I ended up going with 235/70 on front and 275/60's on the rear. The family and I went on a trip to my folks house 300 miles round trip and it rode awesome. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

01-27-2009, 03:29 PM	#17
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Phase 1 Cant wait for phase 2 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-27-2009, 09:01 PM	#18
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Phase 1 Hey Al, I would have taken some outside shots, but the garage queen doesnt like 35 degree rainy weather. As soon as it is a little nicer outside I will take some good shots. oarnges1, I cant wait either. 5.7 vortec/ 4l60e, new back bumper, 68 hood and grill. Yeah!!! Here is one outside before I put Al's wheels on it. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

01-27-2009, 09:13 PM	#19
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Phase 1 Why would you pull the 383 out for a 350??? Just wondering!!! Truck looks good though!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

01-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#20
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Phase 1 nice progress...love the color! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

01-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#22
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Phase 1 I hear that!!!! Good Luck!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

01-27-2009, 10:08 PM	#23
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Phase 1 Liked the truck before, love it now! Nice job! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

01-27-2009, 10:40 PM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Phase 1 Nick I am realling loving that stance....keep the picts coming..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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