project "GOT BORED" 1988 1500 sportside

[Orangette]

what are you using for a compressor and valves and such?

[dragginmetal]

Right now, i just have a cheap tire compressor. Cheapest one Walmart had. I'm running manual valves, 1/4" line, with DOT compression fittings.

This is temporary for the front. When i install the rear, I'm gonna put the valves into the driver side door panel.



This is some of the junk waiting to go into the rear.

[dragginmetal]

Forgot to say i have a 9 port 5gl tank behind the seat. It will get installed under the bed. I kinda jumped the gun on the install. I wanted to see it dropped. I should have just waited till i had all the parts. All this temporary install sure makes a weak looking build thread.

[rocking chevy]

looks good so far.

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by rocking chevy

looks good so far.

Thanks.

[75ChevyGuy]

I like where this build is going. Sub'd

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by 75ChevyGuy

I like where this build is going. Sub'd

Hey, Thanks. It's getting warm here, so hopefuly soon i will have a update.

[grayharville]

i see you're not too far from me, maybe one day we can cruise. lol

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by grayharville

i see you're not too far from me, maybe one day we can cruise. lol

Sounds good. I haven't been over to that area in a while. When i get this truck road ready, i'll have to ride over that way.

[grayharville]

Hell, maybe sometime soon there will be a show going on around here close.
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[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by grayharville

Hell, maybe sometime soon there will be a show going on around here close.
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[jbjburbs]

what bags are you running up front?

[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by jbjburbs

what bags are you running up front?

Airlift Donimator 2600lb
I bought this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442745 and added paddle valves, gauges and fittings. I also changed it from rear brackets to a tank. So, just to summarize, I bought 4 bags,ft brackets, paddle valves, gauges, fittings, tank, and airline(50ft). I spent $617 shipped to my door. Later i had to get a few more fittings and grommets( to run airline into cab). I still need rear brackets, more airline(another 50ft), step notch and shock brackets to finnish the rear(and a link set up if i don't run leaf springs).

[maxxxy]

Nice progress so far! Keep it up! Subscribed!
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[dragginmetal]

Originally Posted by maxxxy

Nice progress so far! Keep it up! Subscribed!
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Thanks. Been busy with the kids baseball. I haven't had much time to work on it. I hope to get back on it soon.

[dragginmetal]

Small update.
New steering gear box.


New Ft wheel bearings
New Ft break pads
Inspected, Registered, Insurance. I'm legal to drive now.


Scored some ¾ ton UCA’s


Traded the glass pack I had for a stock muffler

[grayharville]

I would have given you a muffler, i've got like 10 stock exhausts off my old trucks lol
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[dragginmetal]

Thanks for the offer. The glasspack went to a buddy that helped me out on some work.

[dragginmetal]

At ride height. Boss 335 22x9 +32 265/35/22. Around 6/6 drop.

[rchavez101]

Looks awesome. Its funny how a nice set of wheels can make a huge difference.
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[dragginmetal]

Thanks, It definitely made a difference. Night to day.

[dragginmetal]

Well it was a little hot today but I managed to get some work done on my notch. Pulled the bed. Then removed shackle and shock bolts so I could raise the rear end to mark everything. Also cut the metal for the notch. I know it doesn’t look or sound like much but it takes a while when your working alone.

[jughead12]

I love your truck, those wheels look awesome, keep up the great work!
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[dragginmetal]

Thanks for the complement. I should finish the notch this weekend and I’ll post some more pics.

[jughead12]

do the 3/4ton uca's bolt right on? are they the same?