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05-27-2008, 07:45 AM | #1 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
what is that Doug Fir? I hear you get a better ride with Pine!
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06-15-2008, 10:38 AM | #2 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
Congrat's on Getting Moved, The Stance on the Truck is Great...............
Looking Forward to more........... Rick
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06-15-2008, 11:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
Thanks for the kind words fellas.
I think everything is going together nicely. I am having some growing pains, since this is my first air ride install. A question I have is, when I go to tighten up my control arm shaft nuts what should I torque them to? Another question is; is there a specific way I need to mount the compressor? Pretty much what I am wondering is, can I mount it straight off the frame rail? Thanks in advance
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06-15-2008, 10:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
Looks good! I can't help on the u bolt torque(I don't torque much other than engine parts). On your compressor, try to mount it as far away from the cab as you can and mount it with some kind of rubber insulator, that will cut down on the noise and vibration
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06-20-2008, 05:30 PM | #5 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
So... I got the rear bags installed and here is how it sits now. I haven't notched the frame rail yet but you get the idea. I am happy with the way the front looks.
IMO the rear wheels look like they sit too far back in the wheel wells. Is it just me, what do you guys think?
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06-20-2008, 05:43 PM | #6 |
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I'm with you, they look like maybe an inch or so too far back. Not a lot you can do about it though. It still looks bad a**
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06-21-2008, 12:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
Your truck is looking Bada$$! Reminds me of the black 69 stepper I used to have. The rear wheel does look a bit aft, but I may not have noticed if you didn't mention it. Is the bed or fenders mounted too far forward?
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06-21-2008, 01:51 AM | #8 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
I also think the bed is mounted too far forward. Im looking at the cab/bed gap and it looks too close.
The truck looks awesome though will be killer once the frame is notched and you take the front air dam off. |
06-21-2008, 07:13 AM | #9 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
Great choice in everything you have done!!!! Love the stance ,color,wheels.Its says clean and mean all over!!!!! Would you like to borrow my 67 gmc for a few years?
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06-22-2008, 08:33 PM | #10 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
Hey all you step siders out there, I need some help.
I need a passenger side bed step hanger bracket. I have looked at almost all of the online dealers and I can't find one.
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Just wanted to see if the Brkt has showed up yet, If not i will check the Post Office & see what the Problem is............ Let me Know, Rick
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06-22-2008, 08:43 PM | #12 |
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Pretty Sure i Got a Extra one, I will check Tomorrow & Let you Know............
Rick
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06-25-2008, 05:35 PM | #13 |
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Beautiful truck!!! Just dont get carried away notching the rear because I am learning the hard way you cant get a big wheel/tire up in those fenders to far..
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06-25-2008, 07:57 PM | #14 |
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First THANK YOU for ur service for our country!!!
Second awesome looking truck you have there!!! Third, what is hanging below the bed and also running ino the bed? |
06-25-2008, 08:29 PM | #15 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
I was waiting for someone to ask me that. Well, it is the air lines. I had the tank and valve manifold sitting in the bed so I could pull it out of the garage. I still haven't mounted the tank, compressor, and manifold yet.
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06-30-2008, 06:59 PM | #16 |
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I did it. I said to heck with it and went out and bought a new welder and a plasma cutter. I don't have them hooked up yet but hopefully tomorrow I can get the extension cord I need
Miller 212 MIG, and a Spectrum 375 extreme Plasma cutter
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06-30-2008, 07:22 PM | #17 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
wow! must be nice to have a nice truck to start with.
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06-30-2008, 09:28 PM | #18 |
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What did you do with the old wheels
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I still have them, I'm gonna keep them around as a spare set.
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07-02-2008, 09:47 PM | #20 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
I took yesterday off from work so I could play with the new toys, man oh man they are nice. I can definitly tell it has been a few years since I have welded any substantial amount. Heck, I used to build firetrucks and TIG weld high pressure pipe. I was even bonified, qualified and certified by the guys who say you can weld certain things or not.
Any how back on topic, I got the small c-notch welded into the frame and I got the tank, valves, and compressor moounted.
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07-03-2008, 10:03 AM | #21 |
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Cool!!
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07-04-2008, 10:53 AM | #22 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
The truck is looking good.. I have a question though.. where did those clear side markers come from?
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http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=SMAE2CL I don't know if I like them though. I have seen the ones in the link below on a few trucks and I like the way they keep the original look of the lights only with a clear lens. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...er=SMADKIT%2DC
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07-04-2008, 11:30 AM | #24 |
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step
Thank you for your service to our country. The truck is looking really good. I dig the stance with the air out. Did you encounter any clearance issues with the 10" wide rear wheel and 5.25 backspace? Thanks Mister E
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I haven't been able to air it out all the way with the bed on yet. In the previous pictures the frames original bumpstops in the rear are sitting on the rearend. I have now removed those and notched the fram so it sits quite lower. I still don't think the truck will sit level when airred out. I have a strong feeling that I am going to run into problems with rear tires, clearance was a little tight. I will see what i can do to make them fit and if I can't then I will just have to figure something else out.
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