The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-16-2013, 09:00 PM   #2826
Denee007
Senior Member
 
Denee007's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Cypress, Tx.
Posts: 1,504
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Thank you for that nice compliment! AC is nice, but sure was a pain to install! You have a really nice truck too!

Quote:
Originally Posted by fabguy View Post
Mine still needs alot of lil stuff like bedwood, and hopefully be able to talk my wife into letting me put AC into it.






I did get it all cleaned up for the pic though on sunday. Saturday was spent putting the rear shocks on, fabricating rear lower shock mounts, outside trim.
__________________
'72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?)
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015
59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021)
67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey)
1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present)
1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build)

www.Classiccarsandtools.com
Denee007 is offline  
Old 09-16-2013, 09:39 PM   #2827
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Denee,
Lookin' good, girl!

Remind me again, how many inches is your axle dropped and what did you use for springs up front? If I stay with my straight axle I'd want it to come out about like yours. Lower but not too low - heresy I know around this board! lol.
__________________
'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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Old 09-16-2013, 09:47 PM   #2828
fabguy
Elev8r Man
 
fabguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 835
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
Lower but not too low - heresy I know around this board! lol.

??? what is too low ?
this isn't, is it?
this is with 10lbs up front. 0lbs in rear

__________________
1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!!
1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread
1939 2 door sedan

My F.B. project page.

Last edited by fabguy; 09-16-2013 at 09:52 PM.
fabguy is offline  
Old 09-16-2013, 10:18 PM   #2829
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

...and guys worry about the scrub line!

Like this, your scrub line runs right through your oil pan, tranny pan and 3rd member!
__________________
'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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 08:30 AM   #2830
Denee007
Senior Member
 
Denee007's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Cypress, Tx.
Posts: 1,504
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Hey Dan! I went with the stock axle which was overhauled by Sid@dropped axles, and I bought the 2 leaf posie springs from him as well. As for how much these springs dropped the axle? supposedly it was about 3" from stock, but I have nothing to compare to. However, I did speak with Sid not long ago asking about dropping the axle to get the truck a little lower, but passed on the idea. I have no desire to do anything else to the suspension. I'm very pleased with the ride!
dne'


Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
Denee,
Lookin' good, girl!

Remind me again, how many inches is your axle dropped and what did you use for springs up front? If I stay with my straight axle I'd want it to come out about like yours. Lower but not too low - heresy I know around this board! lol.
__________________
'72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?)
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015
59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021)
67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey)
1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present)
1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build)

www.Classiccarsandtools.com
Denee007 is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 10:19 AM   #2831
Bierkan
Registered User
 
Bierkan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Sumner, IA
Posts: 213
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
Denee,
Lookin' good, girl!

Remind me again, how many inches is your axle dropped and what did you use for springs up front? If I stay with my straight axle I'd want it to come out about like yours. Lower but not too low - heresy I know around this board! lol.
Not heresy with this guy. I like being able to drive on most streets in this area.
__________________
James "Bierkan" Vierkant

1950 3100 on a 1972 C10 Chassis

Truck Blog

Motorcycle Blog
Bierkan is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 04:05 PM   #2832
dubie
Registered User
 
dubie's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 8,855
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

oh c'mon, don't be chickens!!! I dropped mine almost 8 inches from stock ride height if you include the rims and tires and our roads up here are way worse and I can drive damn near anywhere I would want to with it.

What did I do with my truck? The wife and I cruised like teenagers

__________________
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
dubie is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 04:12 PM   #2833
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

I want my truck lower, I've just grown up enough to not want to deal with approaching driveways and speed bumps at an angle. Not worrying about some pothole I didn't see until the last moment. Screw all that BS. I want my truck to ride decent, look cool and NOT be a pain in my a$$.

If that makes me "old" then I'm old and I don't give a rip.

(Now, where are my Velcro tennis shoes, my gigantic black plastic sunglasses to put over my regular glasses, and my black socks to wear with my Bermuda shorts?! lol)
__________________
'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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 04:13 PM   #2834
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Double post, sorry.
__________________
'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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 04:30 PM   #2835
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

You know Mike, there is a striking resemblance between your truck and Denee's!

Kissing cousins?
__________________
'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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 04:32 PM   #2836
fabguy
Elev8r Man
 
fabguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 835
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Heresy I say. Heresy.
I like mine low when I'm parked. As for driving I just sit-up the bags and away I go. No worries about potholes here, if the roads are rough I just add more air.
My only worry is blowing a bag or line. Then I'm screwed...... ��
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!!
1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread
1939 2 door sedan

My F.B. project page.
fabguy is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 04:33 PM   #2837
fabguy
Elev8r Man
 
fabguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 835
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
You know Mike, there is a striking resemblance between your truck and Denee's!

Kissing cousins?
They do look a lot alike don't they.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!!
1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread
1939 2 door sedan

My F.B. project page.
fabguy is offline  
Old 09-17-2013, 11:42 PM   #2838
Jgowin
Registered User
 
Jgowin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Oakman GA
Posts: 98
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Completed a brake job, after ordering what I thought I needed from LMC and three trips to different parts stores I got them done. I had hoped to rebuild my wheel cylinders but once I got them apart they not rebuild able. If anybody needs wheel cylinder repair kits PM me know, bought them for a 51 gmc, not sure what all they will fit. Support your locally owned parts store, one close to me had all four on the shelf and at a great deal. The local flaps couldn't even look them up. Almost ready to go down the road.
Posted via Mobile Device
Jgowin is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 12:48 AM   #2839
Coupeguy2001
Registered User
 
Coupeguy2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: phoenix az
Posts: 723
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

drove it to work, wowed the masses
Coupeguy2001 is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 06:52 AM   #2840
alaska gasser
Registered User
 
alaska gasser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ruidoso, NM
Posts: 290
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Coupeguy2001 View Post
drove it to work, wowed the masses
Now that is a perfect day!!!
__________________
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592642 '48 Chev extended cab with attitude

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592769 My daughter's '46 International PU
alaska gasser is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 02:55 PM   #2841
OrrieG
Registered User
 
OrrieG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Idaho
Posts: 8,800
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Impressed the ricer girlfriends too???
__________________
1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread
1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver)
Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project
OrrieG is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 02:57 PM   #2842
OrrieG
Registered User
 
OrrieG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Idaho
Posts: 8,800
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
You know Mike, there is a striking resemblance between your truck and Denee's!

Kissing cousins?
Cousins indeed, one the skinny one (Denee stepside) the other a little wider (Mikes fleetside), both nice looking.
__________________
1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread
1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver)
Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project
OrrieG is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 03:43 PM   #2843
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Coupeguy2001 View Post
drove it to work, wowed the masses
Ha ha, I love the understatement!

I'm planning to drive mine to work as soon as it cools off a bit. I currently work in West L.A. Land of the truly high maintenance. There are Rolls, Fiskars, Mercedes out the ying yang in my parking lot. I don't EXPECT to "wow the masses" - unless they collectively feel sorry for me! Lol.
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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 06:21 PM   #2844
fabguy
Elev8r Man
 
fabguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 835
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by OrrieG View Post
Cousins indeed, one the skinny one (Denee stepside) the other a little wider (Mikes fleetside), both nice looking.
Thank you OrrieG
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!!
1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread
1939 2 door sedan

My F.B. project page.
fabguy is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 06:42 PM   #2845
Patina'd_402
Registered User
 
Patina'd_402's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: The Liberal Capitol of Commiefornia
Posts: 63
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Finished my 2/4 drop....


Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
'70/C10/402/TH400.
Patina'd_402 is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 07:02 PM   #2846
crossfire84
Registered User
 
crossfire84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: wind lake WI
Posts: 1,749
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

started to shorten the other side of truck upper and lower control arms.
__________________
LIL ERV the 50-3600
396 BBC stroked to 415 cid
Richmond 6spd over drive
C4 rear
Porter built a arms
Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!
crossfire84 is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 09:47 PM   #2847
Coupeguy2001
Registered User
 
Coupeguy2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: phoenix az
Posts: 723
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

I think it was Wow it's 106 outside and he doesn't have AIR CONDITIONING.
Or WOW why does that thing make so much noise?
or WOW Why does that truck sit low in the front?
Or WOW why does that truck peal out on every light change?
Or WOW that truck is too old

I think that kind of wow
Coupeguy2001 is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 10:38 PM   #2848
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Maybe it was, "Wow, I thought he made more money than that!" ha ha ha.
__________________
'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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 10:48 PM   #2849
TNBandit
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Limestone Tennessee
Posts: 42
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
I want my truck lower, I've just grown up enough to not want to deal with approaching driveways and speed bumps at an angle. Not worrying about some pothole I didn't see until the last moment. Screw all that BS. I want my truck to ride decent, look cool and NOT be a pain in my a$$.

If that makes me "old" then I'm old and I don't give a rip.

(Now, where are my Velcro tennis shoes, my gigantic black plastic sunglasses to put over my regular glasses, and my black socks to wear with my Bermuda shorts?! lol)
What's wrong with Velcro tennis shoes ?
TNBandit is offline  
Old 09-18-2013, 10:56 PM   #2850
Dan in Pasadena
Senior Member

 
Dan in Pasadena's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Glendora, CA
Posts: 6,340
Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

Apparently, nothing if you're looking at them through those gigantor black plastic sunglasses! lol
__________________
'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!
Dan in Pasadena is offline  
Closed Thread

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:35 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com