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Ms Bright · 11-21-2010, 11:06 PM

Ball joints are replaced and everythings torqued and moving free. And now everything fits...! I'll have the front wheels on tomorrow when the touch-up paint's dry. Next I'm looking at getting air. Anybody familiar with the AccuAir e-level suspension package and how is the quality compared to similar? I'm looking at using P/N: AA-ELS4-TPAD w/ (2) compressors.

Ms Bright · 11-23-2010, 10:59 AM

I'm looking at air suspension packages. Anybody familiar with AccuAir and how does their leveling system compare quality-wise to similar packages? It sounds like it's what I'm looking for but I'm unfamiliar with this company.

**lolife99** · 11-23-2010, 11:20 AM

Contact Nate Porter of Porterbuilt Street Rods or Scotts Hot Rods they both sell the Accuair products.
I would rate them at the top with RideTech products,... but I haven't used any Accuair stuff myself.

Ms Bright · 11-23-2010, 08:22 PM

Thanks Keith!

Ms Bright · 12-12-2010, 04:58 PM

Here's what I bought to put on my truck next. I'll have pics as soon as the parts come in and I get them on!!! It's the AccuAir suspension package with Touch pad. Can't wait! Next pic is why I don't get to work on my truck this weekend...

Question: I want as much of a bed as I can get with a shorty. In order to drop the bed to the ground so my dogs can load up I've been wondering what the best way to get around cutting out for the step notches and rearend. I already purchased my rear suspension which is a 4-link cantilever, bagged w/ watts link but has anyone here tried a multi point independent rear suspension and, if so, does this allow me the capability to slam my truck taking up less vertical bed space? Also; has anyone here raised the complete bed of a short wide and can you provide pics?

72BlckButy · 12-12-2010, 05:01 PM

You went all out on the air management... money well spent.

Nice catch by the way.

Ms Bright · 01-12-2011, 10:28 PM

WOOHOO! I finally got my air package in today!

Here's what I've done on my truck lately... My wattslink is installed, new rear rotors installed and all suspension complete. Of course I had to include a pic of my helper...!

I'm moving my gas tank from behind the seat to inside the frame at the back next, then I get to install my air. I'm hopin to be done by May or June... wish me luck!

69CST-V · 01-13-2011, 10:27 AM

Nice progress. Looks like you have great help. Here's one of my helpers, the other one is camera shy.

Keep us posted looks good.

RCbowtie69 · 01-24-2011, 09:44 PM

nice crew u have there, nice build & keep up the hard work,all most forgot welcome

metal:

Jeffs70 · 01-24-2011, 10:10 PM

what a great job you have done. Looking forward more pics of your hard work and progress

kody29 · 01-25-2011, 12:23 AM

heres our helper Diesel my wife also helps with our build its really cool to have her involved

kody29 · 01-25-2011, 12:27 AM

what four link are u using im looking for one for my truck

jbclassix · 01-25-2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kody29

heres our helper Diesel my wife also helps with our build its really cool to have her involved

what's the big one's name?

67chevy1series · 01-25-2011, 01:09 AM

x2 cool dogs!

kody29 · 01-25-2011, 01:22 AM

lol "Diesel" is the mastiff and "Axle" aka Tiny is the little guy

Cole Trickle · 01-25-2011, 02:36 PM

Cool Build.....

Nothing cooler than a girl with a passion for trucks. The fact that your doing most of the work yourself intensifies the cool factor by about 100

JasonBird · 01-25-2011, 09:05 PM

awesome job! Very cool, and you're pretty close to me! i was just down in ark city a few weeks ago. that's where i bought my front crossmember for my truck. i need to go to winfield and pick up my 12 bolt posi rear end...

keep up the awesome work! btw...the frame notch is huge! why is it so tall? i'm ignorant when it comes to lowering things....

Ms Bright · 01-26-2011, 11:54 AM

I'm actually getting ready to cut out the step notch. I'm going across between the rear axle and shocks with tubing and spreading the notch further apart so I can reduce the width of my wheel well (to get more bed room). It'll take a couple extra days to cut, weld in the new notch and repaint but atleast all three of my dogs will fit in the bed when we go for a ride! The step notch came from KP Components, along with my suspension and watts link. The new notch may not need to be quite as tall. It came from the factory like that. It's so I can drop the bed all the way to the ground with the notch clearing the rear axle. I've done more work to it but haven't taken more pics yet.

Jeffs70 · 01-26-2011, 02:02 PM

great job Ms Bright. Looking as if you know what your doing. got your mind set on the correct path.

Ms Bright · 01-26-2011, 06:52 PM

So far I've gotten pretty good instructions from the manufacturers... when I get stumped, I just post questions on here! You all have been VERY helpful! I'm fixin to install my Accuair package within the next few days... THAT'S a bit more technical then what I've done so far but it looks like I lucked out on finding a great supplier who's willing to answer "blonde" questions!

kody29 · 01-26-2011, 07:42 PM

was the 4 link easy to install i think im going to order it this week
it seems like a easy install and since my cousin owns a restoration shop they are giving me 10% off

Ms Bright · 01-27-2011, 11:48 AM

The 4-link was easy to install BUT... the fasteners that came with it were almost all too short (less then one thread showing when tightened up) so I had to buy longer bolts. Everything lined up and looks good.

50bomb · 03-01-2011, 04:56 PM

Did you do the notch and bags yourself? COOL TATTOO..I have my old 64 chevy swb tattoo on my arm and my old 50 buick roadmaster..Both gone now though..But part of me forever.ha

Ms Bright · 03-01-2011, 06:13 PM

I did the notch and bags myself but then I had a welder weld the notch in solid for me. I am in the process of cutting the notches back out cause it ate up too much of my bed width. I'm making new ones out of 2x4 tubing that will be further out so I'll have almost a foot and a half wider bed. I'll have more pics soon.

11-21-2010, 11:06 PM	#26
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild Ball joints are replaced and everythings torqued and moving free. And now everything fits...! I'll have the front wheels on tomorrow when the touch-up paint's dry. Next I'm looking at getting air. Anybody familiar with the AccuAir e-level suspension package and how is the quality compared to similar? I'm looking at using P/N: AA-ELS4-TPAD w/ (2) compressors.

11-23-2010, 10:59 AM	#27
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild I'm looking at air suspension packages. Anybody familiar with AccuAir and how does their leveling system compare quality-wise to similar packages? It sounds like it's what I'm looking for but I'm unfamiliar with this company.

11-23-2010, 11:20 AM	#28
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild Contact Nate Porter of Porterbuilt Street Rods or Scotts Hot Rods they both sell the Accuair products. I would rate them at the top with RideTech products,... but I haven't used any Accuair stuff myself. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-23-2010, 08:22 PM	#29
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild Thanks Keith!

12-12-2010, 04:58 PM	#30
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild Here's what I bought to put on my truck next. I'll have pics as soon as the parts come in and I get them on!!! It's the AccuAir suspension package with Touch pad. Can't wait! Next pic is why I don't get to work on my truck this weekend... Question: I want as much of a bed as I can get with a shorty. In order to drop the bed to the ground so my dogs can load up I've been wondering what the best way to get around cutting out for the step notches and rearend. I already purchased my rear suspension which is a 4-link cantilever, bagged w/ watts link but has anyone here tried a multi point independent rear suspension and, if so, does this allow me the capability to slam my truck taking up less vertical bed space? Also; has anyone here raised the complete bed of a short wide and can you provide pics? Attached Images

12-12-2010, 05:01 PM	#31
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild You went all out on the air management... money well spent. Nice catch by the way. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-12-2010 at 05:01 PM.

01-12-2011, 10:28 PM	#32
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild WOOHOO! I finally got my air package in today! Here's what I've done on my truck lately... My wattslink is installed, new rear rotors installed and all suspension complete. Of course I had to include a pic of my helper...! I'm moving my gas tank from behind the seat to inside the frame at the back next, then I get to install my air. I'm hopin to be done by May or June... wish me luck! Attached Images

01-13-2011, 10:27 AM	#33
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild Nice progress. Looks like you have great help. Here's one of my helpers, the other one is camera shy. Keep us posted looks good. Attached Images __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

01-24-2011, 09:44 PM	#34
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild nice crew u have there, nice build & keep up the hard work,all most forgot welcome metal:

01-24-2011, 10:10 PM	#35
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild what a great job you have done. Looking forward more pics of your hard work and progress __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

01-25-2011, 12:23 AM	#36
kody29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: league city tx Posts: 28	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild heres our helper Diesel my wife also helps with our build its really cool to have her involved Attached Images

01-25-2011, 12:27 AM	#37
kody29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: league city tx Posts: 28	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild what four link are u using im looking for one for my truck

01-25-2011, 01:09 AM	#39
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild x2 cool dogs!

01-25-2011, 01:22 AM	#40
kody29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: league city tx Posts: 28	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild lol "Diesel" is the mastiff and "Axle" aka Tiny is the little guy

01-25-2011, 02:36 PM	#41
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild Cool Build..... Nothing cooler than a girl with a passion for trucks. The fact that your doing most of the work yourself intensifies the cool factor by about 100 __________________ 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



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01-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#42
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild awesome job! Very cool, and you're pretty close to me! i was just down in ark city a few weeks ago. that's where i bought my front crossmember for my truck. i need to go to winfield and pick up my 12 bolt posi rear end... keep up the awesome work! btw...the frame notch is huge! why is it so tall? i'm ignorant when it comes to lowering things.... __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

01-26-2011, 11:54 AM	#43
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild I'm actually getting ready to cut out the step notch. I'm going across between the rear axle and shocks with tubing and spreading the notch further apart so I can reduce the width of my wheel well (to get more bed room). It'll take a couple extra days to cut, weld in the new notch and repaint but atleast all three of my dogs will fit in the bed when we go for a ride! The step notch came from KP Components, along with my suspension and watts link. The new notch may not need to be quite as tall. It came from the factory like that. It's so I can drop the bed all the way to the ground with the notch clearing the rear axle. I've done more work to it but haven't taken more pics yet.

01-26-2011, 02:02 PM	#44
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild great job Ms Bright. Looking as if you know what your doing. got your mind set on the correct path. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

01-26-2011, 06:52 PM	#45
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild So far I've gotten pretty good instructions from the manufacturers... when I get stumped, I just post questions on here! You all have been VERY helpful! I'm fixin to install my Accuair package within the next few days... THAT'S a bit more technical then what I've done so far but it looks like I lucked out on finding a great supplier who's willing to answer "blonde" questions!

01-26-2011, 07:42 PM	#46
kody29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: league city tx Posts: 28	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild was the 4 link easy to install i think im going to order it this week it seems like a easy install and since my cousin owns a restoration shop they are giving me 10% off

01-27-2011, 11:48 AM	#47
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild The 4-link was easy to install BUT... the fasteners that came with it were almost all too short (less then one thread showing when tightened up) so I had to buy longer bolts. Everything lined up and looks good.

03-01-2011, 04:56 PM	#48
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild Did you do the notch and bags yourself? COOL TATTOO..I have my old 64 chevy swb tattoo on my arm and my old 50 buick roadmaster..Both gone now though..But part of me forever.ha

03-01-2011, 06:13 PM	#49
Ms Bright Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: My First: 68 Frame-off rebuild I did the notch and bags myself but then I had a welder weld the notch in solid for me. I am in the process of cutting the notches back out cause it ate up too much of my bed width. I'm making new ones out of 2x4 tubing that will be further out so I'll have almost a foot and a half wider bed. I'll have more pics soon.

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