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71BB_LWB · 03-07-2009, 04:36 PM

Used it to move the trailer around a little, thought it looked cool. It's not ready to tow on the road yet, plus I still need to put some bags in the back.
Enjoy...

**yote1234** · 03-07-2009, 05:27 PM

where do you ride? off ironwood?

71BB_LWB · 03-07-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

where do you ride? off ironwood?

We are heading out to a track by Fort McDowell tomorrow morning, it's called Grinding Stone.
But usually we ride at Desert Wells or go to the Dunes.
Do you ride?

OARNGESI · 03-07-2009, 07:38 PM

Your doing a great job on that truck

Security guy · 03-07-2009, 08:07 PM

Boy I like that color! My truck was originally that color and I thought about going back to that. It looks good! What kind of drop do you have and is it c-notched? I've got 6" drop springs with no c-notch and I want to get a hitch on it to pull a car. I know I'll probably have to get bags for the rear but I'm wondering about the notch thing. I've heard the frame is stronger if you don't notch it, but I don't know if the rear would bottom out. Thanks and looks great!

71BB_LWB · 03-08-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Your doing a great job on that truck

Thank you very much!

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Originally Posted by Security guy

Boy I like that color! My truck was originally that color and I thought about going back to that. It looks good! What kind of drop do you have and is it c-notched? I've got 6" drop springs with no c-notch and I want to get a hitch on it to pull a car. I know I'll probably have to get bags for the rear but I'm wondering about the notch thing. I've heard the frame is stronger if you don't notch it, but I don't know if the rear would bottom out. Thanks and looks great!

It's an ECE 4/6 drop but because I have the LS1 the front is not dropped as much as it should. I will be doing bagsin the rear but don't want to notch it. The hitch is also from ECE.
Thank you also.

Andy4639 · 03-08-2009, 03:22 AM

Nice color on your ride. I installed helper bags on mine over the winter so it should handle a little trailing to I hope.

**yote1234** · 03-08-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 71BB_LWB

We are heading out to a track by Fort McDowell tomorrow morning, it's called Grinding Stone.
But usually we ride at Desert Wells or go to the Dunes.
Do you ride?

yep.. my shop is ironwood/guadalupe rd. many miles to ride across the street! also go to buttercup/greys wells...

rodstored-72 · 03-09-2009, 03:06 PM

You guys are killing me... I am at elliot & dobson! I have got to get with mahanian & riveted1 & meet with you guys....

71BB_LWB · 03-09-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rodstored-72

You guys are killing me... I am at elliot & dobson! I have got to get with mahanian & riveted1 & meet with you guys....

Lets set something up before it gets too

HOT

I missed the last two meets. Let me know.

Maybe one of these weekends
March 21 - 22, 28-29
April 11 - 12

metalman1968 · 03-09-2009, 04:16 PM

Man, It's great to see these trucks being used. My boy broke the left ram horn exhaust manifold [ bottomed er out ] on the stepper pullin the bikes in the hills last year. Nice two tone.

rcachevy · 03-15-2009, 07:21 PM

hi guys,i'm new here so i hope i'm not screwing up ,but andy you said you put helper bags in your truck,are they the kind that go inside the coil springs ? if so how did you run the air lines ? i can't find anybody that sells a kit for the coil spring trucks anymore. thanks,Ron

67_C-30 · 03-15-2009, 07:27 PM

Good grief that's going to be a sweet looking truck! That's grapefruit, right?

72BlckButy · 03-15-2009, 07:32 PM

That is an awesome rig, beautiful truck!

71BB_LWB · 03-15-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rcachevy

hi guys,i'm new here so i hope i'm not screwing up ,but andy you said you put helper bags in your truck,are they the kind that go inside the coil springs ? if so how did you run the air lines ? i can't find anybody that sells a kit for the coil spring trucks anymore. thanks,Ron

I'm going to replace the springs with bags and use the bags only.

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Good grief that's going to be a sweet looking truck! That's grapefruit, right?

Yes it's as close as I could get, it looks so nice I am really happy with it.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That is an awesome rig, beautiful truck!

Thank you!

03-07-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
71BB_LWB Thread Killer! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 235	I put the 71 to work for a little today... Used it to move the trailer around a little, thought it looked cool. It's not ready to tow on the road yet, plus I still need to put some bags in the back. Enjoy... Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB LS1 and auto. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=256470 _____________________________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing twice... _____________________________________ Don't Mistake Honesty for Negativity...

03-07-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
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03-07-2009, 07:38 PM	#4
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03-07-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: I put the 71 to work for a little today... Boy I like that color! My truck was originally that color and I thought about going back to that. It looks good! What kind of drop do you have and is it c-notched? I've got 6" drop springs with no c-notch and I want to get a hitch on it to pull a car. I know I'll probably have to get bags for the rear but I'm wondering about the notch thing. I've heard the frame is stronger if you don't notch it, but I don't know if the rear would bottom out. Thanks and looks great!

03-08-2009, 03:22 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: I put the 71 to work for a little today... Nice color on your ride. I installed helper bags on mine over the winter so it should handle a little trailing to I hope. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-09-2009, 03:06 PM	#9
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03-09-2009, 04:16 PM	#11
metalman1968 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yakima wa. Posts: 95	Re: I put the 71 to work for a little today... Man, It's great to see these trucks being used. My boy broke the left ram horn exhaust manifold [ bottomed er out ] on the stepper pullin the bikes in the hills last year. Nice two tone.

03-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#12
rcachevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Madison,Illinois Posts: 16	Re: I put the 71 to work for a little today... hi guys,i'm new here so i hope i'm not screwing up ,but andy you said you put helper bags in your truck,are they the kind that go inside the coil springs ? if so how did you run the air lines ? i can't find anybody that sells a kit for the coil spring trucks anymore. thanks,Ron

03-15-2009, 07:27 PM	#13
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03-15-2009, 07:32 PM	#14
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