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Claytona08 · 06-30-2013, 10:00 PM

Oh and did I mention I added the 1/2"spacer under the driver side coil spring and replaced the shocks. Well one shock that is as I stripped the nut on the lower control arm. I have to get a tap to re thread it.

I was so disappointed in myself for having that brain fart!
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Claytona08 · 06-30-2013, 10:04 PM

I think I'm going to take the lower control arms off and grind off that keeper the spring is sitting on. It's suppose to catch the end of the spring but if I put the end in the keeper it doesn't sit right in the upper bucket. Not sure what to do.
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77ChevySharkBite · 06-30-2013, 10:04 PM

Don't beat yourself up, it happens to the best of us!
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SeTx67 · 07-01-2013, 01:30 AM

Making some progress. Don't let the little stuff bother you. If we didn't make some mistakes along the way and learn from them it wouldn't be nearly as rewarding when we finished.
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cyclefreak207 · 07-01-2013, 10:18 AM

So did the spacer get you ridin right? or are you still gonna try the spring keeper?

Claytona08 · 07-01-2013, 10:43 AM

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So did the spacer get you ridin right? or are you still gonna try the spring keeper?

The spacer leveled me out. Pulled the dimensions on both front tires and came out with the same dimension.

cyclefreak207 · 07-01-2013, 10:55 AM

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The spacer leveled me out. Pulled the dimensions on both front tires and came out with the same dimension.

So just gonna leave the spacer? why not just trim the other spring a little to make it sit the same?

Claytona08 · 07-01-2013, 11:04 AM

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So just gonna leave the spacer? why not just trim the other spring a little to make it sit the same?

Well I could have done either one. Put the spacer to raise it 1/2" on the driver side or cut the spring on the passenger side to lower it 1/2". I would have rather cut the spring to lower it down but was scared I would cut to much off.

cyclefreak207 · 07-01-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Claytona08

Well I could have done either one. Put the spacer to raise it 1/2" on the driver side or cut the spring on the passenger side to lower it 1/2". I would have rather cut the spring to lower it down but was scared I would cut to much off.

I suppose you took the safer route then :p

cyclefreak207 · 07-01-2013, 02:35 PM

How far is Silsbee from the DFW area?

Claytona08 · 07-01-2013, 02:40 PM

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How far is Silsbee from the DFW area?

It's approx. 300 miles or so. Hey I am talking to DJM right now asking why the front end of my truck only dropped 3 1/2" and the rear only 4 1/4" They had me send some pics of the install to them and I also asked if they suggested the spacer or trimming a lowering spring. Waiting on answers now.

SeTx67 · 07-01-2013, 07:36 PM

The other project looks cool. Hopefully DJM will give you some answers soon.

Nice meeting you today btw
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Claytona08 · 07-01-2013, 08:15 PM

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The other project looks cool. Hopefully DJM will give you some answers soon.

Nice meeting you today btw
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Hopefully one day when I have a nice shop to work in I can do an off frame restoration of the Chevelle. I got an email from DJM that suggested I rotate the spring to sit in the control arm stop and then loosen my rear leaf springs and drive it a couple miles and re tighten. Not sure how that can drop the front end but I'll try anything. It was good to me you to. I had you pictured as a short dude....lol. Man your truck is already super nice
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Claytona08 · 07-01-2013, 09:36 PM

So decided to try what the DJM guy said and these are my newest dimensions. Passenger front 15.5", driver front 16", driver rear 14.75" & passenger rear 14". It's worse than before. I'm going to take the spacer out the driver front and see if that will make a difference.
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SeTx67 · 07-01-2013, 08:32 PM

I think most of us dream about a shop. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable driving a few miles with the leaf springs loosened but I'm no expert. I'm short by some people's standards just not most

. Thanks. I had to start with something decent so the wife would stay some what supportive

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SeTx67 · 07-01-2013, 10:00 PM

That sucks. Hope you get it figured out
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Claytona08 · 07-01-2013, 10:19 PM

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That sucks. Hope you get it figured out
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I'm hoping I get it fixed before I drop it off to paint. I don't want to be working on it after paint, I want to be driving it.

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Claytona08 · 07-03-2013, 11:08 AM

Picked out a couple more colors for paint. I'm thinking maybe Space Gray on top and Silverstone Metallic on bottom. What you guys think?

77ChevySharkBite · 07-03-2013, 11:12 AM

Seems to me like it would look sharp, but I would have to see a sketch of the truck with the 2 colors.

Claytona08 · 07-03-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Seems to me like it would look sharp, but I would have to see a sketch of the truck with the 2 colors.

Haha, I might show you a picture of it in a few weeks.......lol. Man I never thought picking out color choices could be so difficult.

77ChevySharkBite · 07-03-2013, 12:39 PM

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Haha, I might show you a picture of it in a few weeks.......lol. Man I never thought picking out color choices could be so difficult.

Cleaver come back my friend!

yeah painting decisions are hard I'm already trying to plan my paint job and I'm still tweaking ideas about it so don't feel bad, go with what sticks out the most and do it!
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Claytona08 · 07-03-2013, 05:44 PM

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Cleaver come back my friend!

yeah painting decisions are hard I'm already trying to plan my paint job and I'm still tweaking ideas about it so don't feel bad, go with what sticks out the most and do it!
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What color you thinking about painting your truck?
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Claytona08 · 07-03-2013, 05:45 PM

SeTX, when can we expect pics of your paint?
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77ChevySharkBite · 07-03-2013, 05:49 PM

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What color you thinking about painting your truck?
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Well......................since you asked

I'm actually thinking like a midnight blue, I have an obsession with blues for some weird reason. Reason I'm choosing midnight blue or along that line, is because in the sun I want you to be able to admire the shine and the color but since I'm doing a bit of black and blue theme on truck I want it to seem black at night so that it looks like a ghost affect and it all blends in does that make sense?

Claytona08 · 07-04-2013, 09:46 PM

Tearing the truck down for paint. Got more work to do tomorrow!
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06-30-2013, 10:00 PM	#1
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Oh and did I mention I added the 1/2"spacer under the driver side coil spring and replaced the shocks. Well one shock that is as I stripped the nut on the lower control arm. I have to get a tap to re thread it. I was so disappointed in myself for having that brain fart! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

06-30-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 I think I'm going to take the lower control arms off and grind off that keeper the spring is sitting on. It's suppose to catch the end of the spring but if I put the end in the keeper it doesn't sit right in the upper bucket. Not sure what to do. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

06-30-2013, 10:04 PM	#3
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Project Platinum C10 Don't beat yourself up, it happens to the best of us! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

07-01-2013, 01:30 AM	#4
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Project Platinum C10 Making some progress. Don't let the little stuff bother you. If we didn't make some mistakes along the way and learn from them it wouldn't be nearly as rewarding when we finished. Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2013, 10:18 AM	#5
cyclefreak207 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Duncanville, TX Posts: 219	Re: Project Platinum C10 So did the spacer get you ridin right? or are you still gonna try the spring keeper? __________________ 86 Short Bed Build I don't always downshift when I want to change lanes... But when I do, I make sure it's next to a prius so they know I'm hurting the environment!

07-01-2013, 02:35 PM	#10
cyclefreak207 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Duncanville, TX Posts: 219	Re: Project Platinum C10 How far is Silsbee from the DFW area? __________________ 86 Short Bed Build I don't always downshift when I want to change lanes... But when I do, I make sure it's next to a prius so they know I'm hurting the environment!

07-01-2013, 07:36 PM	#12
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Project Platinum C10 The other project looks cool. Hopefully DJM will give you some answers soon. Nice meeting you today btw Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2013, 09:36 PM	#14
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 So decided to try what the DJM guy said and these are my newest dimensions. Passenger front 15.5", driver front 16", driver rear 14.75" & passenger rear 14". It's worse than before. I'm going to take the spacer out the driver front and see if that will make a difference. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

07-01-2013, 08:32 PM	#15
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Project Platinum C10 I think most of us dream about a shop. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable driving a few miles with the leaf springs loosened but I'm no expert. I'm short by some people's standards just not most . Thanks. I had to start with something decent so the wife would stay some what supportive Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2013, 10:00 PM	#16
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Project Platinum C10 That sucks. Hope you get it figured out Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2013, 11:08 AM	#18
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Picked out a couple more colors for paint. I'm thinking maybe Space Gray on top and Silverstone Metallic on bottom. What you guys think? Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

07-03-2013, 11:12 AM	#19
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Project Platinum C10 Seems to me like it would look sharp, but I would have to see a sketch of the truck with the 2 colors. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

07-03-2013, 05:45 PM	#23
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 SeTX, when can we expect pics of your paint? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"

07-04-2013, 09:46 PM	#25
Claytona08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Silsbee Tx. Posts: 880	Re: Project Platinum C10 Tearing the truck down for paint. Got more work to do tomorrow! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580955 http://youtu.be/JYoQJYTXKqI 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 "Project Platinum C10" 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle "Project Car"



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