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jholley · 11-24-2009, 10:22 PM

Alright fellas, I've had this truck for about a month now and after a lifetime of wanting a 70 something shorty and going through two project shortys that I got into WAY too deep I'm finally driving what I've been looking for all this time.... And it aint short. Turns out the look I wanted was long and low. I got this truck from the original owner. He bought and drove it here in Waco all it's life. (I don't think he ever vacuumed it out or washed it). I'm afraid to show it too him now because he might shoot me after the suspension work

This is ECE's 4/5 drop with shock relocators and super track bar. 2.5" drop spindles/1.5" drop springs in the front and 5" drop springs in the back. KYBs all around.

Tell me what you think.

Test Pilot · 11-24-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jholley

Alright fellas, I've had this truck for about a month now and after a lifetime of wanting a 70 something shorty and going through two project shortys that I got into WAY too deep I'm finally driving what I've been looking for all this time.... And it aint short. Turns out the look I wanted was long and low. I got this truck from the original owner. He bought and drove it here in Waco all it's life. (I don't think he ever vacuumed it out or washed it). I'm afraid to show it too him now because he might shoot me after the suspension work

This is ECE's 4/5 drop with shock relocators and super track bar. 2.5" drop spindles/1.5" drop springs in the front and 5" drop springs in the back. KYBs all around.

Tell me what you think.

Saweet!!!!!!!!!
What tire sizes do you have. Ochre and White is my favorite combo on the 71-72's...one day I'll have another one...I hope.

Jim_PA · 11-24-2009, 10:45 PM

Looks great! - Huge improvement

jholley · 11-24-2009, 10:48 PM

265/50/15 all around on 8 inch wheels.

brothers69c-10 · 11-24-2009, 10:51 PM

I think it looks great! 2wd's need to be lowered or sometimes they look funny.

**lolife99** · 11-24-2009, 10:53 PM

Man,... that looks great!
What are your other plans for it?

Bob 68327 · 11-24-2009, 10:57 PM

Low and long !!!!! Looks Great !!

jholley · 11-24-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Man,... that looks great!
What are your other plans for it?

Not much else really. The drivetrain and suspension/steering/brakes are all new. This weekend it gets new window rubber, regulators and door rubber to cut down on the noise and I'm considering replacing the rear gear with something a little friendlier to daily driving. I'm definitely re-doing the carpet and seat. Add a radio and maybe some aftermarket a/c next summer and that's about it. I'm ready to start cruising it to all the local meets and shows. I don't care if it wins anything, it's fun to drive and talk about.

**lolife99** · 11-24-2009, 11:35 PM

Sounds like a good plan.
Driving these old trucks is the best part.
Keep us posted!

powell72 · 11-25-2009, 12:26 AM

Wow, I wasn't expecting you to do that to it, but I'm glad you did!

nicolas72gmc · 11-25-2009, 12:43 AM

Jim that turned out awesome!! It is the ochre/white chevy equivalant to mine. I love it! The amount of drop is perfect. I did 3.5/5 and it has settled to @ 4.5/5.75". So I would expect yours to drop a little more. Did you decide to keep the extra 390 lbs under the tailgate?

I still have mine on my truck too. I can't even give that bumper away.

jholley · 11-25-2009, 12:54 AM

I don't think I could give that bumper away either but it definitely adds a certain amount of cool factor to the truck. Plus that damn thing is welded everywhere. I hope it doesn't settle out too much more though, it's actually lower already than I originally intented. It doesn't ride too bad now so I guess a little lower won't be too bad.

OARNGESI · 11-25-2009, 02:50 AM

Looks great any pics lowered with other wheels

hotrod 80 · 11-25-2009, 03:27 AM

Looks great , enjoy the ride.

Andy4639 · 11-25-2009, 04:01 AM

You want find a better riding truck than a 67-72 long wheel base that has been lowered just a bit!!!

rustyescott · 11-25-2009, 08:17 AM

did you take these pics at camron park east

jholley · 11-25-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Looks great any pics lowered with other wheels

No, sorry. These are the only wheels I have. The steelies/hubcaps went away when I sold my 69.

Yes the pics were taken at Cameron Park. Not SeeTen quality but they turned out pretty good.

72BlckButy · 11-25-2009, 09:34 AM

That turned out nice... and you chose the best products IMO. Nice choice!

I do understand what you mean about returning to the PO's house and showing them the truck after suspension modifications.... I have the same fear of returning with my '69 that I lowered 4.5/6".

hotrod 80 · 11-25-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jholley

I'm ready to start cruising it to all the local meets and shows. I don't care if it wins anything, it's fun to drive and talk about.

This is what it's all about for me . Meeting new people hearing and telling stories , cruisin in something different . People waving and giving thumbs up . Kids pointing as they tug on their mothers sleeve . I have been known to make a pass or two down the drag strip too .

**72 Super** · 11-25-2009, 10:24 PM

Looks great, nice stance and I like it.

tcb-1 · 11-25-2009, 11:29 PM

white and ochre, one of my favorite color schemes!! loooove that truck, looks great!

**thelonerife** · 11-25-2009, 11:59 PM

Looks good. i put vintage air on and I will do it again for every truck now

**70cst** · 11-26-2009, 12:11 AM

[quote=jholley I'm ready to start cruising it to all the local meets and shows. I don't care if it wins anything, it's fun to drive and talk about.[/QUOTE]

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Originally Posted by hotrod 80

This is what it's all about for me . Meeting new people hearing and telling stories , cruisin in something different . People waving and giving thumbs up . Kids pointing as they tug on their mothers sleeve . I have been known to make a pass or two down the drag strip too .

You two are right on ... these trucks just have a cool factors that most other trucks can't match.

Libertad · 11-26-2009, 04:29 AM

Beautiful truck and stance! Long live the long bed!

OldSkool71 · 11-26-2009, 12:22 PM

Good look sir...enjoy the ride....

11-24-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Before and After Alright fellas, I've had this truck for about a month now and after a lifetime of wanting a 70 something shorty and going through two project shortys that I got into WAY too deep I'm finally driving what I've been looking for all this time.... And it aint short. Turns out the look I wanted was long and low. I got this truck from the original owner. He bought and drove it here in Waco all it's life. (I don't think he ever vacuumed it out or washed it). I'm afraid to show it too him now because he might shoot me after the suspension work This is ECE's 4/5 drop with shock relocators and super track bar. 2.5" drop spindles/1.5" drop springs in the front and 5" drop springs in the back. KYBs all around. Tell me what you think. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

11-24-2009, 10:45 PM	#3
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Before and After Looks great! - Huge improvement

11-24-2009, 10:48 PM	#4
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Before and After 265/50/15 all around on 8 inch wheels. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

11-24-2009, 10:51 PM	#5
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Before and After I think it looks great! 2wd's need to be lowered or sometimes they look funny. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

11-24-2009, 10:53 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Before and After Man,... that looks great! What are your other plans for it? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-24-2009, 10:57 PM	#7
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Before and After Low and long !!!!! Looks Great !! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

11-24-2009, 11:35 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Before and After Sounds like a good plan. Driving these old trucks is the best part. Keep us posted! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-25-2009, 12:26 AM	#10
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Before and After Wow, I wasn't expecting you to do that to it, but I'm glad you did! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-25-2009, 12:43 AM	#11
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Before and After Jim that turned out awesome!! It is the ochre/white chevy equivalant to mine. I love it! The amount of drop is perfect. I did 3.5/5 and it has settled to @ 4.5/5.75". So I would expect yours to drop a little more. Did you decide to keep the extra 390 lbs under the tailgate? I still have mine on my truck too. I can't even give that bumper away. __________________ 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

11-25-2009, 12:54 AM	#12
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Before and After I don't think I could give that bumper away either but it definitely adds a certain amount of cool factor to the truck. Plus that damn thing is welded everywhere. I hope it doesn't settle out too much more though, it's actually lower already than I originally intented. It doesn't ride too bad now so I guess a little lower won't be too bad. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S Last edited by jholley; 11-25-2009 at 12:56 AM.

11-25-2009, 02:50 AM	#13
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Before and After Looks great any pics lowered with other wheels __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

11-25-2009, 03:27 AM	#14
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Before and After Looks great , enjoy the ride. __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

11-25-2009, 04:01 AM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Before and After You want find a better riding truck than a 67-72 long wheel base that has been lowered just a bit!!! __________________ 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.

11-25-2009, 08:17 AM	#16
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Before and After did you take these pics at camron park east

11-25-2009, 09:34 AM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Before and After That turned out nice... and you chose the best products IMO. Nice choice! I do understand what you mean about returning to the PO's house and showing them the truck after suspension modifications.... I have the same fear of returning with my '69 that I lowered 4.5/6". __________________ -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; 11-25-2009 at 09:35 AM.



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11-25-2009, 10:24 PM	#20
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Before and After Looks great, nice stance and I like it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White Last edited by 72 Super; 11-25-2009 at 10:25 PM.

11-25-2009, 11:29 PM	#21
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Before and After white and ochre, one of my favorite color schemes!! loooove that truck, looks great! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-25-2009, 11:59 PM	#22
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Before and After Looks good. i put vintage air on and I will do it again for every truck now __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-26-2009, 04:29 AM	#24
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	Re: Before and After Beautiful truck and stance! Long live the long bed! __________________ Bi-Centennial Blazer

11-26-2009, 12:22 PM	#25
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