New here, 69 long bed build

[flashed]

Looks like a deal to me too.

[mandojunior]

so i started working on my truck again. took a break to do other side jobs. now i got the cab corner and rocker panel off with some help from my dad. i also got the cab off my frame and the cab off the short frame im going to use.

[joey8383]

Nice. I like how it went from "I'm just going to clean it up" to tearing it down to the frame. Nice find on the parts truck.

[mandojunior]

thanks lol and well you know how it goes

[mandojunior]

so i got my short frame in the shop. tore apart the front end and order 3" lowering springs for the fromt and 5" springs for the back. i did not buy spindles but i plan to buy 2 1/2" drop spindles next month. will post pictures later.

[mandojunior]

for those of you running big drops. what kind of problems can I expect as far as c notching frame, shock relocating, stuff like that.

[68'CTown]

Welcome, and looks like a fun project!

[mandojunior]

current status of my truck

[mandojunior]

just finished sandblasting engine and accessories. hopefully i can prime and paint it today. im also waitting on cpp drop springs but they told me they wont get any in till August

[mandojunior]

my lowerin springs are are here and i started assembling the front suspension. also got my engine painted

[Oregon 1967 GMC]

Originally Posted by mandojunior

I ordered the deluxe kit from brothers trucks. they have it on sale for 650 plus shipping

Hey Mando, way to get going on the project. Did the springs come with the deluxe kit? and what's your impression of the goods you received? Thanks for sharing, I'm getting ready to do the same.

[mandojunior]

no actually i canceled my order for the deluxe kit. i ended up buying the stepside bed and short frame i posted a while back to mount my cab on instead. it already had all 4 disc brakes plus a short frame and a bed. the lowering springs are cpp. i got 5" for the rear and 3" drop for the font. they also come with shocks and all hardware for 330$. they seem pretty good quality

[mandojunior]

so ive been making progress slowly but surely. running brake lines and clips has proved to be more time consuming than i expected. i also got my rear discbrakes put on and my drop spindles should be here Wednesday.

[68shortwide]

Team short bed! and I like the progress on it first time I've seen the thread and it looks like it's going well, what color are you gonna paint it? Or are you painting bed to match

[mandojunior]

Originally Posted by 68shortwide

Team short bed! and I like the progress on it first time I've seen the thread and it looks like it's going well, what color are you gonna paint it? Or are you painting bed to match

i was going to paint it silver because i had a free gallon but in my dreams its always bright orange. i was asking on another thread about paints and I decided on tangerine orange from kirker

[mandojunior]

so i was installing an electric door lock kit when i found this in my passenger side door.

[mandojunior]

i did some rust repair on my rear fender. i.haven't checked the other one out but im sure its in the same condition

[mandojunior]

i installed my brake lines tonight also. never buying any lines from lmc again! they kinda were pre-bent in a shape somewhat simillar to the crossmember. but anyway, now im ready to sit the motor in

[Xeen]

Nice a stepper!
Since you changed directions shortly after you started you should start a completely new build thread in the projects and builds section that way you can rename it and preface the build accordingly and just link this thread to the new one.
You will get a lot more guys watching over there.

[mandojunior]

good idea i hadnt tought of that. i started this thread right when i got my truck. it took me a couple hours to figure out how to even start a thread lol ill do it when i get on my laptop

[mandojunior]

ok so i made a new thread and named it appropriately. from now on ill be updating my bild here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643082