Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside

[tasian]

hey tcb-1 love the truck so far i was wondering what PSI you normally run in the front? been looking at the d2600's for a while and wasn't sure if it would be higher then other bags since it maxed out at 600 PSI

thanks and looking forward to seeing the tubular a-arms

[tcb-1]

tasian,
man, that's a good question. I'm not running a gauge on the bags yet, so I have no clue where I'm at psi-wise.

I really like my Dominators. they are built well and are priced great! good luck on your build. if I can help you in any way, pm me.

[my67chevytruck]

Great Job Doug!

[sourkraut]

i know what you mean by bald and causing nausea!

hey i can deliver! i swear you will no find a better riding custom in its class!

[eightbanger]

Found your thread late Doug not on here as often as I would like, but glad I did as I'll be referring to all your great info and pics when the time comes for me to get down. Thanks mate for taking the time to do this, the stepper looks the buisness now.....as if you didn't already know.

[tcb-1]

hey Nigel, glad to see you back on mate! tell you what, when your ready to get that beast of yours more up close and personal with the tarmac, I'll come over and help!

thanks for stopping in!

[ratty 46]

I just sat & read the whole thread & I can only say .....1.) Thank you. 2.) Impressive work with the limited tools you used. 3.) Great looking truck.

Ratty 46

[tcb-1]

ratty,
yep, that's what I was attempting to do. I tried making this a simple, bolt on build since most folks do not have the plasma cutter, the air tools, and have mad weld skills. I wanted to demostrate that anyone can install air ride. it's just a matter of money and sweat equity.

[SCOTI]

So what's the latest on the bed floor?

[ratty 46]

So ..... Doug .... cuase I got the trick Lincoln 275 Precision TIG welder, the Millermatic 185 welder, the Lincoln ProCut plasma cutter, a Packard Mill, a SouthBend lathe, a set of rollers, a planishing hammer, tons of air tools, beater bags, hammers & can actually use them all mean I can't do a "basic" bolt on cheapy project?? (LOL)

The tools allow me to do these kind of things:





Just ball bust'n .... I dig your intentions and I applaud you.
Again - great work.

Ratty 46

[tcb-1]

ratty,
you suck!!!! with those skills you don't need my bolt on thread! wow my man, beautiful work! I want to see more!!!!!

no, my intentions were to show that it could be done with your awesome fabbing skills. how about coming up here and welding a deeper notch in for me???!!!

[ratty 46]

Doug .... its obvious that you do not need all those trick of th week tools .... I do.

Here is some air ride for ya:



Not to hijack but my stint (now retired) with GE didn't harm my ability to extend my skill set. Although I was not a welder or machinist I didn't hesitate to utilize the equipment!!!



Cleaned up & installed:



One of my cheapy bike builds ($6500.00 total):



Hey I got tons of these ....

Enjoy.

Paul

[1LoC10]

love that bike....awesome skills ya got

[ratty 46]

Thanks .... I do oil tanks, exhaust pipes, seat pans & bracketry for bikes, trucks, rods, etc. Most for fun ... some for money.

As you can tell from the name ... I'm building a pro touring/Bonneville styled '46 ford coupe. My other ride is a square body crew cab dually. Seen in that section. I just parted with a '78 SWB Chevy stepside.

Also a bike that was sent (SOLD) to a gent in Finland ...: not as cheap as the buellster but just as kewl.



Paul

[tcb-1]

I bow to you, sir. very, VERY nice work!!!!

[ratty 46]

No need ..... I was the one that sat & read YOUR progress thread .... you are the man - really. To do so much with so little (in a good way) & then put it out for people to dissect ... you are DA MAN.

And not to bore you guys .... my latest build project - which kinda stalled till I get the '46 rolling again:



Also .... if anyone wants a kewl purge tank or something I do hire out cheap.

Ratty 46

[crakarjax]

I'll take that bike for $6500

[ratty 46]

You don't want that old thing .... big tire bikes are out now ... or they say. Plus the front end has been updated to this:



So I'm not sure it'd be worth that much!!

Ratty 46

[VA72C10]

man, thought I'd find the tubular lower arm pictures????

[kyull67]

I just want to see more pictures of Dougs finished truck riding on air....

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by kyull67

I just want to see more pictures of Dougs finished truck riding on air....

+1

[tcb-1]

had to mow the lawn and clean the garage tonight gang. pics tomorrow!!

[eightbanger]

COOL!! can't wait to see the clean garage and mowed lawn Doug....

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Did you mow the grass with the truck nice thread for sure I picked up a bunch of knowledge from it thanks...

[kyull67]

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