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OrangeCrush1970 · 02-16-2009, 10:40 AM

There is definatly some Corvette in this truck...

I was under the impression that you cant drop the front more than 2" without drop spindals, we'll find out when we cut the springs. I know I should be able to fit 255's on the front-

67_C-30 · 02-16-2009, 03:07 PM

David is the man to see when it comes to Corvette optioned trucks. He sold me a '69 C-10 with the Ultra-Rare Corvette Option (RPO#OU812) hood mounted antenna. You can see pics below!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293225

texanidiot25 · 02-16-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeCrush1970

There is definatly some Corvette in this truck...

I was under the impression that you cant drop the front more than 2" without drop spindals, we'll find out when we cut the springs. I know I should be able to fit 255's on the front-

I have a 3in spring drop with about 2 inches or so between the bump stop and metal thing that it hits. No time for fancy speak.

I had 265-70s up front when I 1st dropped it and it had tons of clearance. But you'll need a big alignment job afterwards though.

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-16-2009, 08:24 PM

She went under the knife today...4" drop springs in the rear and we cut out somewhere between 3/4 and 1 coil in the front so maybe 2.5". We didnt measure before...IT LOOKS GOOD! We did it right the first time! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic, I'll take more tomorrow. Orange w/ cousin Pretty Boy in the back-

texanidiot25 · 02-16-2009, 08:32 PM

Looks good. Hope it rides OK with cut springs. Gonna be stiff!

72freak · 02-16-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Looks good. Hope it rides OK with cut springs. Gonna be stiff!

Ive cut coils in 10+ trucks ....1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and even 1 ton and I have NEVER noticed a ride difference unless it bottoms out the stock shocks?!?!?

texanidiot25 · 02-16-2009, 08:52 PM

Maybe it's how our trucks are sprung, but in theory when you cut a spring you increase it's spring rate. It's a complex explanation as to why though.

Could be that our trucks are sprung so softly that the increased stiffness isn't as noticeable.

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-16-2009, 10:48 PM

I havnt noticed a difference in the ride...at all if any. I may have a dead shock on the driver front, but other than that it's TITS. I'll take some better pics in the AM.

67_C-30 · 02-16-2009, 11:05 PM

It look great! How far is David's shop from S Cobb Pkwy. My wife and just bought a new car up there.

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-16-2009, 11:12 PM

South Cobb turns into Delk Rd which is about a 1/2 mile away...very close. Hit 'em up...we'll drop your wife's new ride a couple of inches!

67_C-30 · 02-16-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeCrush1970

South Cobb turns into Delk Rd which is about a 1/2 mile away...very close. Hit 'em up...we'll drop your wife's new ride a couple of inches!

I can't do that, she'd drop my jaw a few inches!

I keep saying I'm going to come up and look David's beautiful '72 K10, but I'm afraid I'd have to go in debt! I love that truck!

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-17-2009, 11:21 AM

As promised....
Im a huge tire slut, the more rubber the better in my book. I wasnt sure about the fronts, but i slept on it and I like.

72freak · 02-17-2009, 01:14 PM

No rust

02-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#26
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? There is definatly some Corvette in this truck... I was under the impression that you cant drop the front more than 2" without drop spindals, we'll find out when we cut the springs. I know I should be able to fit 255's on the front- __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-16-2009, 03:07 PM	#27
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Drop it? David is the man to see when it comes to Corvette optioned trucks. He sold me a '69 C-10 with the Ultra-Rare Corvette Option (RPO#OU812) hood mounted antenna. You can see pics below! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293225 __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-16-2009, 08:24 PM	#29
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? She went under the knife today...4" drop springs in the rear and we cut out somewhere between 3/4 and 1 coil in the front so maybe 2.5". We didnt measure before...IT LOOKS GOOD! We did it right the first time! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic, I'll take more tomorrow. Orange w/ cousin Pretty Boy in the back- Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-16-2009, 08:32 PM	#30
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Drop it? Looks good. Hope it rides OK with cut springs. Gonna be stiff!

02-16-2009, 08:52 PM	#32
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Drop it? Maybe it's how our trucks are sprung, but in theory when you cut a spring you increase it's spring rate. It's a complex explanation as to why though. Could be that our trucks are sprung so softly that the increased stiffness isn't as noticeable. Last edited by texanidiot25; 02-16-2009 at 08:52 PM.

02-16-2009, 10:48 PM	#33
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? I havnt noticed a difference in the ride...at all if any. I may have a dead shock on the driver front, but other than that it's TITS. I'll take some better pics in the AM. __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-16-2009, 11:05 PM	#34
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Drop it? It look great! How far is David's shop from S Cobb Pkwy. My wife and just bought a new car up there. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-16-2009, 11:12 PM	#35
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? South Cobb turns into Delk Rd which is about a 1/2 mile away...very close. Hit 'em up...we'll drop your wife's new ride a couple of inches! __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-17-2009, 11:21 AM	#37
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? As promised.... Im a huge tire slut, the more rubber the better in my book. I wasnt sure about the fronts, but i slept on it and I like. Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun Last edited by OrangeCrush1970; 02-17-2009 at 11:23 AM.

02-17-2009, 01:14 PM	#38
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Drop it? No rust __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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