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JWall · 05-26-2015, 03:32 PM

2.5" - sorry guess I didn't think about the drop amount lol

Rusbuilt · 05-27-2015, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the info! Do you have any pics at ride height? Also did you use a lower bag plate on top of the 2 link bar?

JWall · 05-27-2015, 01:06 PM

I will have to get some ride height pics. It's just slightly lower than it was with the static drop. I just bolted the bags thru the link bars the way Ekstensive does with their kit. I did not add a plate, I've never known anyone to have issues with their kit so I didn't mess with their design.

Rusbuilt · 05-27-2015, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the info Justin!

JWall · 06-07-2015, 05:45 PM

New pictures today...
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Rusbuilt · 06-07-2015, 08:49 PM

Very nice!

Steve's kustoms · 06-11-2015, 08:58 PM

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Well there was a change of plans from the rallys....

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Attachment 1093068 I have a 1976 and I Love the stance of your truck. you have a 6/8 drop but western chasis only offers a 4/6 drop can you help me understanf ?

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Grandpa's CST · 06-15-2015, 12:12 PM

I sure love your truck, nice job.

bigblock73 · 06-15-2015, 12:44 PM

Love the truck Justin! You should consider shaving the bumper bolts....

JWall · 06-15-2015, 02:16 PM

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I sure love your truck, nice job.

Thanks!

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Love the truck Justin! You should consider shaving the bumper bolts....

Bumpers are on the list to do in the future (or when I do a full rebuild on the truck down the road).
The bumpers are the original bumpers & are straight but could use some new chrome & I'd probably shave them at that point & then suck the bumpers in a little too.

JWall · 06-15-2015, 02:22 PM

It got a new steering wheel over the weekend too..
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BigMike608 · 06-16-2015, 01:18 PM

keeps getting better and better

UKNOWME · 06-24-2015, 11:57 PM

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Any idea where I can get those "bumpers" or "insulators" on the corners of the hood as seen in your picture here?

UKNOWME · 06-25-2015, 12:08 AM

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The rear set up is done using Ekstensive's 2 link bars & upper bag brackets.

What does a 2 link give you that an AOL setup wouldn't do?

JWall · 06-25-2015, 07:41 AM

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Any idea where I can get those "bumpers" or "insulators" on the corners of the hood as seen in your picture here?

Here @ LMC or Here @ Classic Parts

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What does a 2 link give you that an AOL setup wouldn't do?

I think the results of an AOL or 2 link set up would be similar.
I know they both get trash talked on a lot but I've had good results with Ekstensives 2 links in the rear. I went with the 2 link because I like the simplicity of the looks & the design & also worked well with my K5 Blazer gas tank & keeping my bed floor uncut. A lot of people go with the AOL set ups because its fairly easy install & also generally cheaper than buying a 2 link set up.

JWall · 08-06-2015, 02:19 PM

Some pics from Slamboree in Shawnee last weekend...

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JWall · 08-06-2015, 02:20 PM

Truck got rained on Sunday although I swear I heard it scream in shock it didn't melt...

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UKNOWME · 08-06-2015, 03:45 PM

Man it looks good! Do you ever regret not baggin it enough to lay frame?

JWall · 08-06-2015, 03:53 PM

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Man it looks good! Do you ever regret not baggin it enough to lay frame?

Nope. I didn't want to cut the bed floor, inner fenders, or fenders on this truck since its a 1 owner all original sheet metal truck.

I'm pleased with the stance. Its not the lowest but I think the stance fits the style of the truck.

UKNOWME · 08-06-2015, 04:24 PM

That's what I'm leaning towards too. Had I don't it before I lined my bed I would've raised the floor or cut it. I understand your reasoning though. Isn't yours now a 2nd owner ✌?

JWall · 08-06-2015, 04:28 PM

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Isn't yours now a 2nd owner ✌?

I guess technically yes since the title changed from my Dad's to my name

JWall · 09-14-2015, 09:37 AM

Hadn't posted here lately... been busy with the construction of my new shop but I did get the truck out Saturday & drove up to show in Kansas about 75 miles away... here are some pics from that.

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JWall · 09-21-2015, 07:22 AM

Some pics of the truck at my new shop... shop is still in progress...

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JWall · 09-21-2015, 07:24 AM

Here is something I did over the weekend that i'd been talking about testing out the idea for a while... Making the door handle insert black to match the trim....

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05-26-2015, 03:32 PM	#376
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB 2.5" - sorry guess I didn't think about the drop amount lol __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

05-27-2015, 12:14 PM	#377
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Thanks for the info! Do you have any pics at ride height? Also did you use a lower bag plate on top of the 2 link bar? __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

05-27-2015, 01:06 PM	#378
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I will have to get some ride height pics. It's just slightly lower than it was with the static drop. I just bolted the bags thru the link bars the way Ekstensive does with their kit. I did not add a plate, I've never known anyone to have issues with their kit so I didn't mess with their design. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

05-27-2015, 05:14 PM	#379
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Thanks for the info Justin! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

06-07-2015, 05:45 PM	#380
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB New pictures today... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

06-07-2015, 05:46 PM	#381
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

06-07-2015, 08:49 PM	#382
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Very nice! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

06-15-2015, 12:12 PM	#384
Grandpa's CST Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 28	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I sure love your truck, nice job. __________________ ........................ ..........._____\|__\___ ..........\|_(O)_____(O)]

06-15-2015, 12:44 PM	#385
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06-15-2015, 02:22 PM	#387
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB It got a new steering wheel over the weekend too.. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

06-16-2015, 01:18 PM	#388
BigMike608 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 432	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB keeps getting better and better __________________ 1977 SWB C10 - "Woodson": 5.3 Vortec LS Swap, 4L60e Trans, 4.5/5 drop

08-06-2015, 02:19 PM	#392
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Some pics from Slamboree in Shawnee last weekend... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

08-06-2015, 02:20 PM	#393
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Truck got rained on Sunday although I swear I heard it scream in shock it didn't melt... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

08-06-2015, 03:45 PM	#394
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Man it looks good! Do you ever regret not baggin it enough to lay frame? __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

08-06-2015, 04:24 PM	#396
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB That's what I'm leaning towards too. Had I don't it before I lined my bed I would've raised the floor or cut it. I understand your reasoning though. Isn't yours now a 2nd owner ✌? __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU



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09-14-2015, 09:37 AM	#398
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Hadn't posted here lately... been busy with the construction of my new shop but I did get the truck out Saturday & drove up to show in Kansas about 75 miles away... here are some pics from that. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

09-21-2015, 07:22 AM	#399
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Some pics of the truck at my new shop... shop is still in progress... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

09-21-2015, 07:24 AM	#400
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Here is something I did over the weekend that i'd been talking about testing out the idea for a while... Making the door handle insert black to match the trim.... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

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