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drbyrdman · 01-03-2009, 03:32 PM

i ordered my DIY 4x4 stuff. cant wait to get it. b52 kit for the front and shackle flip for the rear.

drbyrdman · 01-26-2009, 09:21 AM

i got all my Diy 4x4 stuff all painted up and the leaf springs torn apart the bushings removed (Bonfire). now just need new spring bushings and a nice day to swap everything.

Otsa580 · 01-26-2009, 03:44 PM

I love playing the waiting game!

Good looking project.

drbyrdman · 01-28-2009, 12:19 AM

Redid some juckyard 52 and 56 inch.

drbyrdman · 01-30-2009, 09:18 PM

got the rear almost done

drbyrdman · 02-01-2009, 11:46 PM

I hate factory rivets!!!!

Grind,beer,air hammer,beer,grind,beer,drill,beer,grind, air hammer,beer,morebeer

!!!!

**Boog** · 02-01-2009, 11:55 PM

I've got no patience for rivets. It's hot wrench time! Heat em up and blow em away. Time management is all it is. Leaves more time for beverage enjoyment.

drbyrdman · 02-05-2009, 09:28 AM

Got the front almost done. Sure is flexy with 52 inch springs.

**special-K** · 02-05-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drbyrdman

Redid some juckyard 52 and 56 inch.

What did you do?Are they stock arch/height still?How much higher is your truck now?

drbyrdman · 02-05-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

What did you do?Are they stock arch/height still?How much higher is your truck now?

Yes they are stock arch. But I did remove the overloads on both front and rear springs. I would now how much lift I really got till I install the engine. Ill take some pics later.

**special-K** · 02-05-2009, 04:44 PM

Thanks.I have a`71 shortbed to build.I have a`91 Suburban to part with the long leafs (like yours) that are 4" EZ-Rides.I`d like to have about 6" lift.

drbyrdman · 02-05-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Thanks.I have a`71 shortbed to build.I have a`91 Suburban to part with the long leafs (like yours) that are 4" EZ-Rides.I`d like to have about 6" lift.

that b52 kit and 4" springs will get you a 8" lift

drbyrdman · 02-05-2009, 09:31 PM

pics

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 02:04 PM

Allsome!

drbyrdman · 02-11-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Allsome!

thanx! wish i would win the lottery so i could finish it faster.

drbyrdman · 02-16-2009, 09:13 PM

started to put the 396 together.

NUTS4TRUCKS · 02-16-2009, 09:41 PM

hey looking good there here's a few pic of mine it's a 70 GMC short bed but the bed is off a 89 but the body line match up real good and 36" super swampers

drbyrdman · 02-16-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NUTS4TRUCKS

hey looking good there here's a few pic of mine it's a 70 GMC short bed but the bed is off a 89 but the body line match up real good and 36" super swampers

nice truck

mjksharris · 02-17-2009, 12:02 AM

Looks good, can't wait to see it cruizin around Bend!!!! You goin to keep it flat black?

drbyrdman · 02-17-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mjksharris

Looks good, can't wait to see it cruizin around Bend!!!! You goin to keep it flat black?

flat black for now. just going to be an off road rig. what year is your truck? kinda looks like my 67.

mjksharris · 02-17-2009, 10:20 AM

It is a 70 cst\10 with factory a\c. Not mine anymore! Sold it. Workin on another 70 short fleet because I miss my old truck!

drbyrdman · 02-17-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mjksharris

It is a 70 cst\10 with factory a\c. Not mine anymore! Sold it. Workin on another 70 short fleet because I miss my old truck!

I got my 67 up for sale. really want to keep it. But I what to get into off road racing before I get to old and cant do it.

mjksharris · 02-27-2009, 12:45 PM

I think I saw your truck on Craigslist. Is that Shane Burton's old truck or did you build it?

mjksharris · 02-27-2009, 12:47 PM

Where did you get your B52 kit? Do you know if they make a kit for the rear to convert coils to leaf spring?

drbyrdman · 02-27-2009, 09:43 PM

i got it from shane. Its the one he and kert were trading back and forth. it was in pieces and i built it. shane also had an other one a few years ago. give me a call if you need help 388-0978 with the b52 stuff.

01-03-2009, 03:32 PM	#26
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 i ordered my DIY 4x4 stuff. cant wait to get it. b52 kit for the front and shackle flip for the rear.

01-26-2009, 09:21 AM	#27
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 i got all my Diy 4x4 stuff all painted up and the leaf springs torn apart the bushings removed (Bonfire). now just need new spring bushings and a nice day to swap everything.

01-26-2009, 03:44 PM	#28
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: new project 70 4x4 I love playing the waiting game! Good looking project.

01-28-2009, 12:19 AM	#29
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 Redid some juckyard 52 and 56 inch. Last edited by drbyrdman; 09-07-2009 at 11:52 AM.

01-30-2009, 09:18 PM	#30
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 got the rear almost done Last edited by drbyrdman; 09-07-2009 at 11:52 AM.

02-01-2009, 11:46 PM	#31
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 I hate factory rivets!!!!Grind,beer,air hammer,beer,grind,beer,drill,beer,grind, air hammer,beer,morebeer!!!!

02-01-2009, 11:55 PM	#32
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: new project 70 4x4 I've got no patience for rivets. It's hot wrench time! Heat em up and blow em away. Time management is all it is. Leaves more time for beverage enjoyment. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-05-2009, 09:28 AM	#33
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 Got the front almost done. Sure is flexy with 52 inch springs.

02-05-2009, 04:44 PM	#36
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: new project 70 4x4 Thanks.I have a`71 shortbed to build.I have a`91 Suburban to part with the long leafs (like yours) that are 4" EZ-Rides.I`d like to have about 6" lift. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-05-2009, 09:31 PM	#38
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 pics Last edited by drbyrdman; 09-07-2009 at 11:52 AM.

02-11-2009, 02:04 PM	#39
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: new project 70 4x4 Allsome! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#41
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 started to put the 396 together.

02-16-2009, 09:41 PM	#42
NUTS4TRUCKS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: house prings MO. Posts: 10	Re: new project 70 4x4 hey looking good there here's a few pic of mine it's a 70 GMC short bed but the bed is off a 89 but the body line match up real good and 36" super swampers

02-17-2009, 12:02 AM	#44
mjksharris Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bend,OR. Posts: 36	Re: new project 70 4x4 Looks good, can't wait to see it cruizin around Bend!!!! You goin to keep it flat black?

02-17-2009, 10:20 AM	#46
mjksharris Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bend,OR. Posts: 36	Re: new project 70 4x4 It is a 70 cst\10 with factory a\c. Not mine anymore! Sold it. Workin on another 70 short fleet because I miss my old truck!



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02-27-2009, 12:45 PM	#48
mjksharris Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bend,OR. Posts: 36	Re: new project 70 4x4 I think I saw your truck on Craigslist. Is that Shane Burton's old truck or did you build it?

02-27-2009, 12:47 PM	#49
mjksharris Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bend,OR. Posts: 36	Re: new project 70 4x4 Where did you get your B52 kit? Do you know if they make a kit for the rear to convert coils to leaf spring?

02-27-2009, 09:43 PM	#50
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 i got it from shane. Its the one he and kert were trading back and forth. it was in pieces and i built it. shane also had an other one a few years ago. give me a call if you need help 388-0978 with the b52 stuff.

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