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Nev68 · 09-07-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

"Reset"? You mean re-arched for a lower stance or flip them on top of the axle housing?

Re-arched, trying to get it around 3" lower in the rear

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-07-2013, 08:32 PM

If you don't mind telling, I'm curious what that costs because you can buy lowering spring packs (locally at The Truck Shop) but they cost $399 a pair I believe. Pretty pricey when you consider you can accomplish the same thing with lowering blocks & new U bolts.
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Nev68 · 09-08-2013, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

If you don't mind telling, I'm curious what that costs because you can buy lowering spring packs (locally at The Truck Shop) but they cost $399 a pair I believe. Pretty pricey when you consider you can accomplish the same thing with lowering blocks & new U bolts.
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I am getting the springs done locally for about $250.
Shipping springs to South Australia from the US would be a killer (have you picked these things up

) so I did not consider
Lowering blocks aren't an option for me as I need to get the pickup inspected by our local transport authority before I can get it registered and they don't like lowering blocks.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-07-2013, 08:34 PM

If you don't mind telling, I'm curious what that costs because you can buy lowering spring packs (locally at The Truck Shop) but they cost $399 a pair I believe. Pretty pricey when you consider you can accomplish the same thing with lowering blocks & new U bolts.
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**arturo7** · 09-07-2013, 10:08 PM

Finally moved the body from my behind my buddy's shop to my back yard.

Stepside Jim · 09-07-2013, 11:47 PM

I've looked for aftermarket grills that fit over the vent openings on the kick panels and found none, perhaps I looked in the wrong places.

So I made my own......

Still have a bit off clean up then sandblasting then paint to match.

One more item checked off the "to do" list.

Daze57 · 09-08-2013, 12:07 AM

very nice vent cover !!!

Jgowin · 09-08-2013, 11:03 PM

Brought a 51 GMC home Saturday, this morning I sprayed down all the fittings and fasteners with kroil and ordered parts for a brake overhaul.
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Jgowin · 09-08-2013, 11:05 PM

Double post

**arturo7** · 09-09-2013, 01:21 AM

Pulled the speedo, removed all the wires and switches from the dash.

Daze57 · 09-09-2013, 01:37 AM

Finally got M/C installed under the frame after a long lay off .
and of course i expected leaks after even bench bleeding the M/C.
welllllllllllllllll guess what !!!! one small dime size leak !!!!!
did a retighten on all fittings and prob solved .
so now onto the old pedal push and squirt game
all in all ? not to bad !!!!!

dubie · 09-09-2013, 06:36 AM

I went through mine from front o back, eliminating all the squeaks and rattles that I could find. Then I went and greased the hell out of everything
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spreader · 09-09-2013, 10:18 PM

Guess I'm gonna have to start a build thread & pics. And go back and read how to get it in the sig line of posts. Until then a few pics of gauge work today. Gutted the OEM gauge shells and cut a 4&5/8 hole in back for a 5" Dolphin speedo & 5" quad gauges. Dressed up the pitted chrome ring and painted it some. I didn't want individual gauges stuck in the dash or under it. I'm satisfied with the results.

yossarian19 · 09-09-2013, 11:29 PM

Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch.

yossarian19 · 09-09-2013, 11:40 PM

Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch. Cussed at the shift linkage I'm trying to build. Decided it might be worth it to buy the Lokar.

Coupeguy2001 · 09-10-2013, 12:55 AM

Frantz filter change for me. That means I changed my toidy paper

GMCGoat · 09-10-2013, 06:50 AM

I layed some FatMat sound deadening material on the floor of my cab, then bent some fuel line from gas tank ouside of cab. Had a little difficulty with fuel neck on cab but I'll figure it out tonight. It was late last night so I just decided to stop...no sense rushing and f'ing something up.

Russell Ashley · 09-10-2013, 12:01 PM

I made it work a little today. Went to Lowe's for eight sheets of lattice. I love the attention my truck gets, especially when people see it actually being used.
For what it's worth: My advice is stay away from the rattle can bedliner if you are going to use your truck at all. It scratches way to easily to be of any value.

BIG10SILVERADO · 09-11-2013, 02:22 AM

Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.

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BIG10SILVERADO · 09-11-2013, 02:23 AM

Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.

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OrrieG · 09-15-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG10SILVERADO

Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover.
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Looking good but a thought. Do not make it an absolute tight install, leave some vents high and low in case your filler hose or sender starts to weep. No need to trap fumes that you need to smell in a potential sparking environment. Would be a "Casino" moment if you went to power the speakers and boom...

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-11-2013, 08:56 PM

BEFORE:

AFTER:

**Dan in Pasadena** · 09-11-2013, 09:05 PM

BEFORE:

AFTER:

**arturo7** · 09-12-2013, 12:56 AM

Didn't work the truck directly, but I did purchase a honkin' old vise made by C Parker.

Daze57 · 09-12-2013, 01:02 AM

nice dan

09-07-2013, 08:32 PM	#2
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? If you don't mind telling, I'm curious what that costs because you can buy lowering spring packs (locally at The Truck Shop) but they cost $399 a pair I believe. Pretty pricey when you consider you can accomplish the same thing with lowering blocks & new U bolts. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

09-07-2013, 08:34 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? If you don't mind telling, I'm curious what that costs because you can buy lowering spring packs (locally at The Truck Shop) but they cost $399 a pair I believe. Pretty pricey when you consider you can accomplish the same thing with lowering blocks & new U bolts. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

09-07-2013, 10:08 PM	#5
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finally moved the body from my behind my buddy's shop to my back yard. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

09-07-2013, 11:47 PM	#6
Stepside Jim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salem Mo Posts: 650	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I've looked for aftermarket grills that fit over the vent openings on the kick panels and found none, perhaps I looked in the wrong places. So I made my own...... Still have a bit off clean up then sandblasting then paint to match. One more item checked off the "to do" list.

09-08-2013, 12:07 AM	#7
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? very nice vent cover !!!

09-08-2013, 11:03 PM	#8
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Brought a 51 GMC home Saturday, this morning I sprayed down all the fittings and fasteners with kroil and ordered parts for a brake overhaul. Posted via Mobile Device

09-08-2013, 11:05 PM	#9
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Double post Last edited by Jgowin; 09-08-2013 at 11:12 PM.

09-09-2013, 01:21 AM	#10
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Pulled the speedo, removed all the wires and switches from the dash. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

09-09-2013, 01:37 AM	#11
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finally got M/C installed under the frame after a long lay off . and of course i expected leaks after even bench bleeding the M/C. welllllllllllllllll guess what !!!! one small dime size leak !!!!! did a retighten on all fittings and prob solved . so now onto the old pedal push and squirt game all in all ? not to bad !!!!!

09-09-2013, 06:36 AM	#12
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I went through mine from front o back, eliminating all the squeaks and rattles that I could find. Then I went and greased the hell out of everything Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-09-2013, 10:18 PM	#13
spreader Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chino Valley, Az Posts: 41	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Guess I'm gonna have to start a build thread & pics. And go back and read how to get it in the sig line of posts. Until then a few pics of gauge work today. Gutted the OEM gauge shells and cut a 4&5/8 hole in back for a 5" Dolphin speedo & 5" quad gauges. Dressed up the pitted chrome ring and painted it some. I didn't want individual gauges stuck in the dash or under it. I'm satisfied with the results. __________________

09-09-2013, 11:29 PM	#14
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch.

09-09-2013, 11:40 PM	#15
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Ran wire to the new headlight switch & dimmer switch. Cussed at the shift linkage I'm trying to build. Decided it might be worth it to buy the Lokar.

09-10-2013, 12:55 AM	#16
Coupeguy2001 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: phoenix az Posts: 723	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Frantz filter change for me. That means I changed my toidy paper __________________ http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=489721

09-10-2013, 06:50 AM	#17
GMCGoat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 38	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I layed some FatMat sound deadening material on the floor of my cab, then bent some fuel line from gas tank ouside of cab. Had a little difficulty with fuel neck on cab but I'll figure it out tonight. It was late last night so I just decided to stop...no sense rushing and f'ing something up. __________________ 1957 GMC Build Thread Photos of Build



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09-10-2013, 12:01 PM	#18
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I made it work a little today. Went to Lowe's for eight sheets of lattice. I love the attention my truck gets, especially when people see it actually being used. For what it's worth: My advice is stay away from the rattle can bedliner if you are going to use your truck at all. It scratches way to easily to be of any value. Attached Images

09-11-2013, 02:22 AM	#19
BIG10SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tomball Tx Posts: 87	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover. Posted via Mobile Device

09-11-2013, 02:23 AM	#20
BIG10SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tomball Tx Posts: 87	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Started fiberglassing the speaker box/gas tank cover. Posted via Mobile Device

09-11-2013, 08:56 PM	#22
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? BEFORE: AFTER: __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

09-11-2013, 09:05 PM	#23
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? BEFORE: AFTER: __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

09-12-2013, 12:56 AM	#24
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Didn't work the truck directly, but I did purchase a honkin' old vise made by C Parker. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

09-12-2013, 01:02 AM	#25
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? nice dan

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