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HalfBrit · 11-28-2023, 04:23 PM

They’re Spintech 6000XLP. Had the 3000 series before and decided to tone it down a bit. Although the 3” system will probably offset that, lol.

novaX522 · 11-29-2023, 11:42 PM

Got overloads, trailing arms w/new bushings, and rearend installed.
Waiting for shocks, springs, and 10k hitch.

Chevys4life · 11-30-2023, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by novaX522

Got overloads, trailing arms w/new bushings, and rearend installed.
Waiting for shocks, springs, and 10k hitch.

It is looking good now for sure!!!!

novaX522 · 11-30-2023, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

It is looking good now for sure!!!!

Thanks!

Ole Blue 71 · 11-30-2023, 10:07 PM

2/4 drop complete

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-30-2023, 11:13 PM

8.5 years to install my door panels. Only item pending is my front bumper is being re-chromed, at least I think so.

Can you believe they tried to give me a knock-off front bumper, declaring it rechromed? I was PSST. Yeah, they "found" my bumper. They had it 6 months and never touched it.

I don't like the logo on the floor mats, ordering plain black.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-01-2023, 05:08 AM

Tony, that looks pretty. I particularly like your seats, are those from SMS?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-01-2023, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

Tony, that looks pretty. I particularly like your seats, are those from SMS?

Thank you, and I do too. Yes they are SMS, it's the original material.

Extended Power · 12-02-2023, 10:18 PM

Picked up some parts from the border today.
Finally got to finish my top coolant line to the radiator.

novaX522 · 12-03-2023, 09:08 PM

I got a DrawTite 14082 10k hitch. The frame rails were a little tweaked. I taped a board to each side and had some hammer time. Got them straight and 34” now.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-04-2023, 10:10 PM

got my headlight and wiper switch replaced, got the broken defroster lever in. Still working on drilling out the pot-metal bosses to bolt that little plate back on over the lever pivots.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-04-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

got my headlight and wiper switch replaced, got the broken defroster lever in. Still working on drilling out the pot-metal bosses to bolt that little plate back on over the lever pivots.

Actually, I'm pretty sure I got the broken lever out and the new one in.... ;-)

novaX522 · 12-05-2023, 10:44 PM

Got the shocks, springs, sway bars, and new track bar. I got 1” front and 2” rear drop springs. I will be switching to 31x10.50-15 tires. We’ll see how it looks when it’s back together with the new tires. I can always do spindles and drop blocks if need be.
Tonight I got the rear springs and spring cups installed. Got antisieze everywhere. I can’t even take the lid off without making a mess. Then got the shocks and track bar installed.
I’ll be ready to put the box back on when I can scrounge up some “volunteers” to help.

novaX522 · 12-05-2023, 10:55 PM

I also plan to reposition the exhaust sections for the best clearance and have them welded to get rid of all the exhaust clamps.
Helen Keller did her best attempt with the rear brake line, but I’m gonna see if I can build a new one.

novaX522 · 12-05-2023, 10:56 PM

I also plan to reposition the exhaust sections for the best clearance and have them welded to get rid of all the exhaust clamps.
Helen Keller did her best attempt with the rear brake line, but I’m gonna see if I can build a new one.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-06-2023, 07:25 PM

Marking wires and making pdf notes on the wiring diagram so my head won't explode.
Putting the ducts back together for hopefully the last time, reconnecting the a/c control panel, and swapping led lights into the instrument cluster.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-06-2023, 07:30 PM

Also finally figured out how the A<-->B views of the fuse box work on the fact'ry diagram

howzzzit · 12-07-2023, 08:40 PM

I took out the ignition switch and kicked the left front tire as I walked away.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 12-07-2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit

i took out the ignition switch and kicked the left front tire as i walked away.

lol

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-07-2023, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by howzzzit

I took out the ignition switch and kicked the left front tire as I walked away.

That'll learn it.

**pjmoreland** · 12-08-2023, 12:28 AM

Installed an 8k tach along with a modified OE lens. Designed the text based on the stock 5k tach and then had a local shop print it on there for me.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-08-2023, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Installed an 8k tach along with a modified OE lens. Designed the text based on the stock 5k tach and then had a local shop print it on there for me.

Lookin' slick, Pat.

**pjmoreland** · 12-08-2023, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Lookin' slick, Pat.

Thanks, Brian.

desert-rat · 12-08-2023, 07:37 PM

Installed new cab and core support bushings. Took 4 hours. Yay me.

**Steeveedee** · 12-08-2023, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Installed an 8k tach along with a modified OE lens. Designed the text based on the stock 5k tach and then had a local shop print it on there for me.

That's very nice! My FiL put a vacuum gauge in the tach location and a tach up by the A-pillar on the dash pad. I'd rather have the tach where it belongs and the vacuum gauge in the unused hole, but there is a trans temp gauge in front of that. I'm old and don't have your energy. It'll probably be like that when my son inherits it.

...and I don't think I'll ever run that BBC over about 4500 RPM.

11-28-2023, 04:23 PM	#4401
HalfBrit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 90	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter They’re Spintech 6000XLP. Had the 3000 series before and decided to tone it down a bit. Although the 3” system will probably offset that, lol.

11-29-2023, 11:42 PM	#4402
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got overloads, trailing arms w/new bushings, and rearend installed. Waiting for shocks, springs, and 10k hitch. Attached Images

11-30-2023, 10:07 PM	#4405
Ole Blue 71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern ND Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 2/4 drop complete Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 "Ole Blue" 72 C-15 - Current Project 72 K-10 - In Pieces (Sold) 70 C-10 - "Goldie" (Sold) 66 Impala Convertible 20 FLTRXS

11-30-2023, 11:13 PM	#4406
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 8.5 years to install my door panels. Only item pending is my front bumper is being re-chromed, at least I think so. Can you believe they tried to give me a knock-off front bumper, declaring it rechromed? I was PSST. Yeah, they "found" my bumper. They had it 6 months and never touched it. I don't like the logo on the floor mats, ordering plain black. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-01-2023, 05:08 AM	#4407
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tony, that looks pretty. I particularly like your seats, are those from SMS?

12-02-2023, 10:18 PM	#4409
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Picked up some parts from the border today. Finally got to finish my top coolant line to the radiator. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

12-03-2023, 09:08 PM	#4410
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got a DrawTite 14082 10k hitch. The frame rails were a little tweaked. I taped a board to each side and had some hammer time. Got them straight and 34” now. Attached Images

12-04-2023, 10:10 PM	#4411
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter got my headlight and wiper switch replaced, got the broken defroster lever in. Still working on drilling out the pot-metal bosses to bolt that little plate back on over the lever pivots.

12-05-2023, 10:44 PM	#4413
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the shocks, springs, sway bars, and new track bar. I got 1” front and 2” rear drop springs. I will be switching to 31x10.50-15 tires. We’ll see how it looks when it’s back together with the new tires. I can always do spindles and drop blocks if need be. Tonight I got the rear springs and spring cups installed. Got antisieze everywhere. I can’t even take the lid off without making a mess. Then got the shocks and track bar installed. I’ll be ready to put the box back on when I can scrounge up some “volunteers” to help. Attached Images

12-05-2023, 10:55 PM	#4414
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I also plan to reposition the exhaust sections for the best clearance and have them welded to get rid of all the exhaust clamps. Helen Keller did her best attempt with the rear brake line, but I’m gonna see if I can build a new one.

12-05-2023, 10:56 PM	#4415
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I also plan to reposition the exhaust sections for the best clearance and have them welded to get rid of all the exhaust clamps. Helen Keller did her best attempt with the rear brake line, but I’m gonna see if I can build a new one.

12-06-2023, 07:25 PM	#4416
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Marking wires and making pdf notes on the wiring diagram so my head won't explode. Putting the ducts back together for hopefully the last time, reconnecting the a/c control panel, and swapping led lights into the instrument cluster.

12-06-2023, 07:30 PM	#4417
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Also finally figured out how the A<-->B views of the fuse box work on the fact'ry diagram

12-07-2023, 08:40 PM	#4418
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 350	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I took out the ignition switch and kicked the left front tire as I walked away.

12-08-2023, 12:28 AM	#4421
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,744	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed an 8k tach along with a modified OE lens. Designed the text based on the stock 5k tach and then had a local shop print it on there for me. Attached Images



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12-08-2023, 07:37 PM	#4424
desert-rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 371	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed new cab and core support bushings. Took 4 hours. Yay me.

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