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**Wikid61** · 09-03-2023, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spudder

The spid is gone. I can't find the original glove box door. The owner was going to make it into a Cheyenne Super so it has an original Super glove box door. I am putting it back as a Custom Deluxe so I need to find a really nice Hawaiian Blue plain glove box door.
I know pretty much what options the truck had from the factory. 307, turbo hydramatic trans, two tone paint, upper and lower chrome, Custom Deluxe trim, power steering, deluxe wheel covers, non gauge instrument panel and chrome front bumper. We added factory AC way back when!
It will have several other original options: power brakes, tilt wheel, AM FM radio, factory cruise control, chrome rear bumper and dual exhaust. I have all these items to add plus I want to convert to a volt meter and add an intermittent wiper module. I'm going to use a washer fluid reservoir from a mid 80s square body so it has an electric squirter pump ( I did this on a recent '64 pick up project}....a whole lot better than the original wiper driven pump system. Later, I plan to re-drill the rotors and axles so I can run '15x8 Corvette rally wheels or late '70s Covette aluminum wheels. For now, I have 15x8 truck rallys or some original 15X8 Cragar SS wheels.
The theme is a '70s-'80s look on an original paint SWB.

OK, should I consider lowering (3/4 drop) or leave stock height?

Drop it, the coils can be swapped back to stock in a afternoon. Its the giant wheels/LS/'bagged that is getting tiresome.

**cericd** · 09-06-2023, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by spudder

OK, should I consider lowering (3/4 drop) or leave stock height?

That's an easy one.

Leave it stock height and be uncommonly cool.

Or... lower it and be,

Just kidding, it's your truck to leave at stock height in whatever way you see fit.

Nice looking truck btw.

**68bowtie** · 09-03-2023, 01:43 PM

Factory height please!! Just my $.02

Sorry if this offends anyone, but everyone drops the original trucks and it’s like a eating a mayonnaise sandwich every day… factory height is way more rare to see these days.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-03-2023, 02:37 PM

Just like I don't care for lifted Blazers, I don't like slammed 2wd Blazers/trucks. Please keep it stock or stockish.

**Wikid61** · 09-03-2023, 03:36 PM

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...one-place.html Clay bar & do this procedure to shine & preserve that paint.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-04-2023, 04:46 AM

I hate it when the suspension is messed with. Looks cheesy to me.

MARKDTN · 09-05-2023, 08:58 AM

Another vote for leave stock height.

Nice truck!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-05-2023, 08:31 PM

Don’t be a cliche. Stock height is where it’s at.

72c20customcamper · 09-06-2023, 10:57 AM

It’s your truck lower it if you want . Don’t be concerned about what others think . I lowered my 68 Golden because I wanted to.

You should hear some of the comments I get about my SS Chevelle that I ruined a true SS . Like I give a crap what you think my car should be I like it and now it drives and handles like a newer car . Sorry I’ll stop ranting now

09-03-2023, 01:43 PM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,530	Re: '71 Truck, in storage for 35+ years. Factory height please!! Just my $.02 Sorry if this offends anyone, but everyone drops the original trucks and it’s like a eating a mayonnaise sandwich every day… factory height is way more rare to see these days. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

09-03-2023, 02:37 PM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,398	Re: '71 Truck, in storage for 35+ years. Just like I don't care for lifted Blazers, I don't like slammed 2wd Blazers/trucks. Please keep it stock or stockish. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-03-2023, 03:36 PM	#5
Wikid61 Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: anamosa iowa Posts: 50,630	Re: '71 Truck, in storage for 35+ years. https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...one-place.html Clay bar & do this procedure to shine & preserve that paint.

09-04-2023, 04:46 AM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,158	Re: '71 Truck, in storage for 35+ years. I hate it when the suspension is messed with. Looks cheesy to me. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-05-2023, 08:58 AM	#7
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,141	Re: '71 Truck, in storage for 35+ years. Another vote for leave stock height. Nice truck! __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

09-05-2023, 08:31 PM	#8
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,248	Re: '71 Truck, in storage for 35+ years. Don’t be a cliche. Stock height is where it’s at. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-06-2023, 10:57 AM	#9
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,300	Re: '71 Truck, in storage for 35+ years. It’s your truck lower it if you want . Don’t be concerned about what others think . I lowered my 68 Golden because I wanted to. You should hear some of the comments I get about my SS Chevelle that I ruined a true SS . Like I give a crap what you think my car should be I like it and now it drives and handles like a newer car . Sorry I’ll stop ranting now __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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