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builtbyKane · 03-24-2018, 09:37 AM

Holy cow!!!! That looks way better. It's going to be a blast to drive.

P7M89MM · 03-28-2018, 10:14 PM

The bed was test fitted this week. Still need to paint the rear end, mount the tank and compressors, wire the truck, and install the powertrain and related items. Coming along though and the shop is doing great work!

BH_CustomTrucks · 04-06-2018, 08:26 AM

any updates on this thing? It's PERFECT!

P7M89MM · 04-06-2018, 09:45 AM

Given that this build has grown, my shop had some other customer deadlines to meet. They should be back on it next week. We were also waiting on the wiring harness, radiator, and headers. The weather is starting to get nice so I’m getting more and more anxious!

cebra · 04-06-2018, 11:53 AM

Do you know what the original drop was when you got it?

P7M89MM · 04-06-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cebra

Do you know what the original drop was when you got it?

Not exactly as it was lowered two owners ago - the truck was running KYB shocks all around with Early Classic drop spindles (I believe they only made 2.5”) and cut factory heavy duty leaf springs in the rear. No flip kit.

P7M89MM · 04-18-2018, 09:40 PM

Not much to update as my shop is still wrapping up a few other projects. The wiring harness arrived and they should get going on that this week. I also got my Entropy Radiator in thanks to Pro Performance! And I have to share my 502 fender badges thanks to Shortie!!

P7M89MM · 04-18-2018, 09:51 PM

Updated my signature a bit ago finally. Since I don't have many updates I figured I'd share my other "projects".

My daily and other toy:

My wife's baby hauler:

P7M89MM · 05-11-2018, 08:22 PM

Figured I'd add some updates. It's been a while as my shop had some other deadlines and we waited on some parts.

Engine bay clean up. New interior wiring is done and the majority of the engine bay wiring will be hidden.

Today was a big day as we found the right combo of headers and engine mounts that fit.

Next up will be driveshaft, engine accessories, radiator, wrapping up air ride tank and compressors, exhaust, and alignment. Getting closer!

builtbyKane · 05-11-2018, 09:06 PM

That is coming together nicely. Like the wife's rig too. I'm a Toyota fan myself.

P7M89MM · 05-16-2018, 12:24 AM

Ran into a snag as my CVF serpentine system wouldn't fit with the Entropy radiator. The shop ended up pulling everything yesterday to move the tubular mounts back. All back together now and the driveshaft is out for fitment.

P7M89MM · 06-08-2018, 07:38 PM

We're getting closer. Today we got the Flowmaster Super 44s on. Took a bit longer than expected to route past all the air ride so alignment will have to wait until next week. Here are a couple pics on the rack pretty much aired out.

I might have to post a video of the beast uncorked running only headers. It's absolutely ridiculous. I may need to install some cutouts down the road!

knomadd · 06-12-2018, 07:17 PM

Looks sweet!

P7M89MM · 06-16-2018, 12:32 PM

More update pics. It's nearly done. Having a small issue with the air ride as the software won't store the preset heights. We did set it at ride height in these pics and attempted to get it aligned but the company wasn't very helpful. Probably need to find another shop for that. Anyone think I should tint the windows?

Aus69c20 · 06-16-2018, 07:17 PM

Love your truck. But it’s a no from me on tinted windows.

P7M89MM · 06-16-2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aus69c20

Love your truck. But it’s a no from me on tinted windows.

Thanks! I haven’t done the tint yet primarily because of the factory, blueish tinted glass.

cornerstone · 06-17-2018, 01:11 AM

Perfect as it is, no tint.

builtbyKane · 06-17-2018, 10:24 PM

I love my tinted windows on my daily new truck but I vote no tint on the classic. So much cleaner looking without.

knomadd · 06-18-2018, 09:55 AM

I like the truck how it looks. I think my preference for tint is very dependent on the location the truck is in, and how dark you're wanting to go. Absolutely not on "limo tint" as I think it looks bad. I have my 71 tinted with the darkest legal tint we can have in Texas for the front windows on any vehicle, with the same on the back. I like it. But I don't have the factory tinted glass either.

P7M89MM · 06-18-2018, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knomadd

I like the truck how it looks. I think my preference for tint is very dependent on the location the truck is in, and how dark you're wanting to go. Absolutely not on "limo tint" as I think it looks bad. I have my 71 tinted with the darkest legal tint we can have in Texas for the front windows on any vehicle, with the same on the back. I like it. But I don't have the factory tinted glass either.

I dig the tint on your blue truck. Not sure I’d like it the same on the orange/white.

Separately, we should have the truck back from the alignment shop tomorrow. Just a few final items and I should be cruising by the weekend!

P7M89MM · 06-22-2018, 11:56 PM

Got her back today! Super fun to drive and LOUD. The air ride is fun to play with too.

builtbyKane · 06-23-2018, 01:16 AM

absolutely gorgeous.

JohnJ@RideTech · 06-26-2018, 08:15 AM

It turned out great man!!

CG · 06-26-2018, 08:25 AM

Nice you have it to enjoy for the most of the summer. Looks great, I was afraid with all the upgrades you kept coming up with one of them would be to turn it in to a shorty. Glad you kept it long!

P7M89MM · 06-26-2018, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnJ@RideTech

It turned out great man!!

Thanks for the help John! The ride is great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Nice you have it to enjoy for the most of the summer. Looks great, I was afraid with all the upgrades you kept coming up with one of them would be to turn it in to a shorty. Glad you kept it long!

Ha. Thanks! I do like these two tones in a long bed. I do have a few items left for another year - possibly tub the rear end, and then vintage air with an interior cab repaint with new carpet and possibly new bench. We shall see

03-24-2018, 09:37 AM	#26
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Holy cow!!!! That looks way better. It's going to be a blast to drive. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

03-28-2018, 10:14 PM	#27
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) The bed was test fitted this week. Still need to paint the rear end, mount the tank and compressors, wire the truck, and install the powertrain and related items. Coming along though and the shop is doing great work! __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

04-06-2018, 08:26 AM	#28
BH_CustomTrucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan, KS / Warrensburg, MO Posts: 30	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) any updates on this thing? It's PERFECT!

04-06-2018, 09:45 AM	#29
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Given that this build has grown, my shop had some other customer deadlines to meet. They should be back on it next week. We were also waiting on the wiring harness, radiator, and headers. The weather is starting to get nice so I’m getting more and more anxious! __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

04-06-2018, 11:53 AM	#30
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Do you know what the original drop was when you got it?

04-18-2018, 09:40 PM	#32
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Not much to update as my shop is still wrapping up a few other projects. The wiring harness arrived and they should get going on that this week. I also got my Entropy Radiator in thanks to Pro Performance! And I have to share my 502 fender badges thanks to Shortie!! __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

04-18-2018, 09:51 PM	#33
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Updated my signature a bit ago finally. Since I don't have many updates I figured I'd share my other "projects". My daily and other toy: My wife's baby hauler: __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

05-11-2018, 08:22 PM	#34
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Figured I'd add some updates. It's been a while as my shop had some other deadlines and we waited on some parts. Engine bay clean up. New interior wiring is done and the majority of the engine bay wiring will be hidden. Today was a big day as we found the right combo of headers and engine mounts that fit. Next up will be driveshaft, engine accessories, radiator, wrapping up air ride tank and compressors, exhaust, and alignment. Getting closer! __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

05-11-2018, 09:06 PM	#35
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) That is coming together nicely. Like the wife's rig too. I'm a Toyota fan myself. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

05-16-2018, 12:24 AM	#36
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Ran into a snag as my CVF serpentine system wouldn't fit with the Entropy radiator. The shop ended up pulling everything yesterday to move the tubular mounts back. All back together now and the driveshaft is out for fitment. __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

06-08-2018, 07:38 PM	#37
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) We're getting closer. Today we got the Flowmaster Super 44s on. Took a bit longer than expected to route past all the air ride so alignment will have to wait until next week. Here are a couple pics on the rack pretty much aired out. I might have to post a video of the beast uncorked running only headers. It's absolutely ridiculous. I may need to install some cutouts down the road! __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

06-12-2018, 07:17 PM	#38
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Looks sweet! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

06-16-2018, 12:32 PM	#39
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) More update pics. It's nearly done. Having a small issue with the air ride as the software won't store the preset heights. We did set it at ride height in these pics and attempted to get it aligned but the company wasn't very helpful. Probably need to find another shop for that. Anyone think I should tint the windows? __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

06-16-2018, 07:17 PM	#40
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Love your truck. But it’s a no from me on tinted windows. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

06-17-2018, 01:11 AM	#42
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Perfect as it is, no tint.



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06-17-2018, 10:24 PM	#43
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) I love my tinted windows on my daily new truck but I vote no tint on the classic. So much cleaner looking without. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

06-18-2018, 09:55 AM	#44
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) I like the truck how it looks. I think my preference for tint is very dependent on the location the truck is in, and how dark you're wanting to go. Absolutely not on "limo tint" as I think it looks bad. I have my 71 tinted with the darkest legal tint we can have in Texas for the front windows on any vehicle, with the same on the back. I like it. But I don't have the factory tinted glass either. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

06-22-2018, 11:56 PM	#46
P7M89MM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 101	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Got her back today! Super fun to drive and LOUD. The air ride is fun to play with too. __________________ 71 Cheyenne LWB - RideTech Air, zz502, 20" Torq Thrusts 16 Sierra - Bilstein 6112/5160, 33" Duratracs, Method Race Wheels, GMPP Intake, Borla Exhaust 15 4Runner - Icon Coilovers, 33" Duratracs, Pro Comp Wheels, NFABs 16 Malibu Response TXi

06-23-2018, 01:16 AM	#47
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) absolutely gorgeous. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

06-26-2018, 08:15 AM	#48
JohnJ@RideTech Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jasper IN Posts: 334	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) It turned out great man!! __________________ John J. Sales/Tech Direct Line: 812-481-4737 Office: 812-482-2932 JJohnson@ridetech.com Instagram: @ridetech_john

06-26-2018, 08:25 AM	#49
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: 71 Cheyenne LWB Build (RideTech Air and zz502) Nice you have it to enjoy for the most of the summer. Looks great, I was afraid with all the upgrades you kept coming up with one of them would be to turn it in to a shorty. Glad you kept it long!

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