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dan42 · 07-12-2010, 12:21 AM

Cool thread - Very nice looking truck. That almost looks like a stock color. My '70 is a stock '70 yellow and it's pretty close -

Cole Trickle · 07-27-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Cool thread - Very nice looking truck. That almost looks like a stock color. My '70 is a stock '70 yellow and it's pretty close -

nice truck.....There almost twins

Cole Trickle · 07-27-2010, 11:57 AM

Got a couple things done to the truck.

One of the major issues with the truck was the bed paint. Bed is in really good shape sheet metal wise but the yellow paint was peeling exposing the factory gold color. The truc also had alot of edge chips towards the top of the bed so I had the line-x guy wrap it over the esge a hair. It looks good but when I re paint the truck I will be filling the stake pockets and removing the liner till its under the rail.

Cole Trickle · 07-27-2010, 12:02 PM

About 3 weeks ago I also decided to change all the tranny and rear end fluids. Went with a synthetic blend in the SM465 and standard in the rear(No Locker).

I also cleaned up the diff cover and scraped some of the 40 years of muck off the housing.

Cole Trickle · 07-27-2010, 12:11 PM

No other real progress......

I was able to clean Yeller up a little more. I waxed it again with Meguiars Gold Class. I also cleaned up the motor some more. I was able to get most of the grease off the intake manifold and cleaned as good as I could.

Here are some pictures of the truck at the recent Brothers Truck Show. We had a great time and met up with several board members. The truck didnt win any awards (lol) but I had alot of positive comments from people that liked her. It was mostly from people that appreciate the stock looking trucks vs. the bagged and body dropped stuff. I didnt have the heart to tell them it only looks the way it does becuse I havent had enough time to dump it and find 20's

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-27-2010, 02:56 PM

Looking very nice!

72BlckButy · 07-27-2010, 08:16 PM

Cole Trickle · 09-02-2010, 01:14 PM

OK so i'm pushing forward...... I don't have time to wait for magazine editors/free parts..lol

I believe I have gathered all the parts needed and will dive into installing the new ECE 4.5/6 drop and there front disc brake conversion.

I purchased all new moog tie rods/ball joints and I have new urethane rear trailing arm bushings to tidy up teh whole package.

If everything goes according to plan I hope to have this completed by monday....

With that said time to start progect Drop and give me 4/6

72BlckButy · 09-02-2010, 01:53 PM

Nice... love drop install pics.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 09-02-2010, 01:54 PM

Get at it, can't wait to see it when it's done.

Cole Trickle · 09-02-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice... love drop install pics.

I will try and get some pics between fighting 41 y/o bolts...lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

Get at it, can't wait to see it when it's done.

Me either...The parts have been sitting in my garage collecting dust for far to long. Be probably 2 weeks before I can run her as I need wheels/tires

72BlckButy · 09-02-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

I will try and get some pics between fighting 41 y/o bolts...lol

Been there... done that.

Cole Trickle · 09-02-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Been there... done that.

shock bolts came off ok with a breaker bar and a dead blow....

I have been soaking the truck in penetrating oil since the day I brought her home but I know I will still have some issues.

I hope to have the panhard and springs out tonight.

Cole Trickle · 09-07-2010, 07:43 PM

OK......update

So I tore into the truck this weekend.

I pretty much was able to complete the rear drop by myself. Overall I would say its a pretty easy 4 out of 10 wrenches install.

All of the ECE parts fit perfect and the build quality was exceptional.

The hardest items were removing the factory upper shock mounts and replacing the trailing arm bushings.Using the directions in Nate's install I was easily able to remove the factory upper mounts. The rivets were a different story and I'm thinking a bigger hammer would have paid off....lol

The Arm busings weren't really that hard just awkward by yourself. Luckily my 17 y/o cousin Loren showed up sunday morning and made the last arm and spring install go really easy.

Here are some pics....

My little helper...haha

Here is the rear all buttoned up....

72BlckButy · 09-07-2010, 08:16 PM

Nice work!

It is gratifying watching this thing come together.

Any payoff shots???

72BlckButy · 09-07-2010, 08:16 PM

Looking good thus far, awesome work!

Cole Trickle · 09-08-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice work!

It is gratifying watching this thing come together.

Any payoff shots???

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Looking good thus far, awesome work!

thanks....

Its so close I can taste it. I hate waiting and want it done right now...haha

I imagine I should be about done by the 19th unless I have more "issues"

next project AC. I need to fix some of the P/O's installation on the vintage kit and have it re charged

Cole Trickle · 09-16-2010, 01:40 PM

Kepping in keeping on.....

I was gone last weekend but have made some more progress the last 2 nights after work.

I got the wheel bearings,rotor and shocks mounted tuesday night...

I then moved onto the calipers and pads last night wso I could get the truck on the ground.......You ready

Cole Trickle · 09-16-2010, 01:55 PM

Here are my before and after measurments......

Before

Driver front 32.5"
Passenger front 32.5"

Driver rear 33"
Passenger rear 33 1/2"

After

Driver front 28"
Passenger front 28" (actually a couple hairs lower)

Driver rear 28" (actually a couple hairs lower)
Passenger rear 28 1/4"

I haven't driven the truck yet so there has been no setteling or self adjusting but it looks like I'm pretty close to a 4.5/5" drop with my 4.5/6 ece kit. Hard to tell exactly what may hap[pen due to the age of teh old parts but I think nates truck sat a hair higher stock in the front before the swap.

Pretty sure our trucks will sit almost exact when its all said and done.....

As far as the ece experience.....The kit is top notch, All parts were there and un dammaged(I haven't had a single issue as of yet)

The directions are decent but could use a little more detail and the black/white pictures are horrible. I would give there parts a solid 10+ and there directions a solid 7.

Thankfully nate did such a good job detailing the swap I often found myself visiting his thread for detailed shots.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 09-07-2010, 10:00 PM

mmmmmm, I can almost taste the rust and frustration in your pics

Cole Trickle · 09-08-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

mmmmmm, I can almost taste the rust and frustration in your pics

Brother your not kidding...lol

The good news is I live in the meca of 67-72 replacement parts and should be good now...my checking account hates me

70c10 · 01-25-2011, 09:38 PM

Cole- Your truck looks great

Love the wheel combo and stance too! Where did you buy your rims??

Cole Trickle · 01-26-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

Cole- Your truck looks great

Love the wheel combo and stance too! Where did you buy your rims??

There raceline wheels

Custom built to my backspacing specs. Not cheap but they are far more competitive than most custom 2 peice billet wheels.

Thanks for the compliments

Cole Trickle · 01-26-2011, 02:38 PM

Got a little love in the feb/2011 issue of Custom Classic Trucks

72BlckButy · 09-16-2010, 02:11 PM

That thing looks good, d**m good!

Glad my build thread helped you out, and now other members have two threads to work from on the install of a 4.5/6" install.

Nice work buddy!

07-12-2010, 12:21 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Cool thread - Very nice looking truck. That almost looks like a stock color. My '70 is a stock '70 yellow and it's pretty close - Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-27-2010, 11:57 AM	#3
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Got a couple things done to the truck. One of the major issues with the truck was the bed paint. Bed is in really good shape sheet metal wise but the yellow paint was peeling exposing the factory gold color. The truc also had alot of edge chips towards the top of the bed so I had the line-x guy wrap it over the esge a hair. It looks good but when I re paint the truck I will be filling the stake pockets and removing the liner till its under the rail. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

07-27-2010, 12:02 PM	#4
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" About 3 weeks ago I also decided to change all the tranny and rear end fluids. Went with a synthetic blend in the SM465 and standard in the rear(No Locker). I also cleaned up the diff cover and scraped some of the 40 years of muck off the housing. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

07-27-2010, 12:11 PM	#5
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" No other real progress...... I was able to clean Yeller up a little more. I waxed it again with Meguiars Gold Class. I also cleaned up the motor some more. I was able to get most of the grease off the intake manifold and cleaned as good as I could. Here are some pictures of the truck at the recent Brothers Truck Show. We had a great time and met up with several board members. The truck didnt win any awards (lol) but I had alot of positive comments from people that liked her. It was mostly from people that appreciate the stock looking trucks vs. the bagged and body dropped stuff. I didnt have the heart to tell them it only looks the way it does becuse I havent had enough time to dump it and find 20's __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

07-27-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Looking very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-27-2010, 08:16 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Old Yeller" __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-02-2010, 01:14 PM	#8
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" OK so i'm pushing forward...... I don't have time to wait for magazine editors/free parts..lol I believe I have gathered all the parts needed and will dive into installing the new ECE 4.5/6 drop and there front disc brake conversion. I purchased all new moog tie rods/ball joints and I have new urethane rear trailing arm bushings to tidy up teh whole package. If everything goes according to plan I hope to have this completed by monday.... With that said time to start progect Drop and give me 4/6 __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

09-02-2010, 01:53 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Nice... love drop install pics. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-02-2010, 01:54 PM	#10
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Get at it, can't wait to see it when it's done.

09-07-2010, 07:43 PM	#14
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" OK......update So I tore into the truck this weekend. I pretty much was able to complete the rear drop by myself. Overall I would say its a pretty easy 4 out of 10 wrenches install. All of the ECE parts fit perfect and the build quality was exceptional. The hardest items were removing the factory upper shock mounts and replacing the trailing arm bushings.Using the directions in Nate's install I was easily able to remove the factory upper mounts. The rivets were a different story and I'm thinking a bigger hammer would have paid off....lol The Arm busings weren't really that hard just awkward by yourself. Luckily my 17 y/o cousin Loren showed up sunday morning and made the last arm and spring install go really easy. Here are some pics.... My little helper...haha Here is the rear all buttoned up.... __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

09-07-2010, 08:16 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Nice work! It is gratifying watching this thing come together. Any payoff shots??? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-07-2010, 08:16 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Looking good thus far, awesome work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-16-2010, 01:40 PM	#18
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Kepping in keeping on..... I was gone last weekend but have made some more progress the last 2 nights after work. I got the wheel bearings,rotor and shocks mounted tuesday night... I then moved onto the calipers and pads last night wso I could get the truck on the ground.......You ready __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

09-16-2010, 01:55 PM	#19
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Here are my before and after measurments...... Before Driver front 32.5" Passenger front 32.5" Driver rear 33" Passenger rear 33 1/2" After Driver front 28" Passenger front 28" (actually a couple hairs lower) Driver rear 28" (actually a couple hairs lower) Passenger rear 28 1/4" I haven't driven the truck yet so there has been no setteling or self adjusting but it looks like I'm pretty close to a 4.5/5" drop with my 4.5/6 ece kit. Hard to tell exactly what may hap[pen due to the age of teh old parts but I think nates truck sat a hair higher stock in the front before the swap. Pretty sure our trucks will sit almost exact when its all said and done..... As far as the ece experience.....The kit is top notch, All parts were there and un dammaged(I haven't had a single issue as of yet) The directions are decent but could use a little more detail and the black/white pictures are horrible. I would give there parts a solid 10+ and there directions a solid 7. Thankfully nate did such a good job detailing the swap I often found myself visiting his thread for detailed shots. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910 Last edited by Cole Trickle; 09-16-2010 at 01:56 PM.

09-07-2010, 10:00 PM	#20
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Project "Old Yeller" mmmmmm, I can almost taste the rust and frustration in your pics



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01-25-2011, 09:38 PM	#22
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Cole- Your truck looks great Love the wheel combo and stance too! Where did you buy your rims?? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-26-2011, 02:38 PM	#24
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Project "Old Yeller" Got a little love in the feb/2011 issue of Custom Classic Trucks __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

09-16-2010, 02:11 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Old Yeller" That thing looks good, dm good! Glad my build thread helped you out, and now other members have two threads to work from on the install of a 4.5/6" install. Nice work buddy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate** (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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