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**LEEVON** · 08-09-2012, 02:08 PM

Just been driving this thing, and man I have to say it's just about perfect mechanically. I ordered new hinge pins and roller pin for the driver's door. I might be able to tackle that this weekend. Really, from a "get-in-and-drive-it" perspective that's the only issue, and it's not bad. I guess the truck gods were smiling on my, a 13 year-old truck without skeletons in the closet!

I'm going to be swapping out the master cylinder for a later model to firm up the pedal soon as well. The steering isn't bad but it could be tighter, I believe this is more design related than wear and tear. I'm thinking through how to address that also.

**LEEVON** · 08-09-2012, 06:02 PM

I can't stand being stock, so I'm working on the 4/6 drop parts and new wheels and tires just aren't happening right now but I can't stand the aluminum turds so I'm scroungin together a set of 15" steel factory wheels. They'll be semi-temporary and winter wheels. What do you think about this look?

**LEEVON** · 08-10-2012, 08:42 AM

Booyah. Look what popped up on Craigslist for $40. Guess what they came from? A '98 extended cab lowered 4/6!

I have a source for the trim rings and center caps.

cochino12 · 08-10-2012, 10:01 AM

Score!!!

Low Elco · 08-10-2012, 12:03 PM

Dude.... You gotta quit this. I'm gonna wind up selling my nice 06 for one of these!
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**LEEVON** · 08-10-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Dude.... You gotta quit this. I'm gonna wind up selling my nice 06 for one of these!
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It took years getting into nicer and nicer trucks and here I am back to the basics, but I'm having a blast and feel young again. You just need to find a way to have your cake AND eat it! Keep the 06 and get another toy!

Did I mention I found a pair of drop LCA's for $60, just need to go get them. I won't have to trim anything to run the 15's that way.

**LEEVON** · 08-11-2012, 08:01 PM

Today I replaced the hinge pin and roller pins. The door shuts like the day it rolled off the line now. This is the rewarding kind of maintenance, even though I got a couple of stares from the neighborhood folk as my door was hanging from a cherry picker for an hour or so. I'm planning to do a write-up, but here are a couple of pics 'cause we all like em.

I can honestly say now that absolutely everything on this truck works, top-to-bottom, front-to-back.

**LEEVON** · 08-11-2012, 10:03 PM

Here is the write-up:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538007

98GMCSierraGuy · 08-11-2012, 10:39 PM

I need to do this to my truck thanks for the info

Jonboy · 08-16-2012, 10:33 AM

This is like torture. I am wanting to upgrade my daily driver for something within the last decade or so. I found a really clean '96 2 door Tahoe locally, just not sure I need something like that for a 70 mile commute. One of these body style trucks are looking good as well.

Of course, if I would get up and do my LS swap, this might be a moot point......

**LEEVON** · 08-16-2012, 11:50 PM

Do eeet man!

So just more driving on this truck lately and despite my best hopes a light foot it gets 15mpg...yeah I wish I had a 5.3L after having 6 or 7 since my last obs. I found myself wishing today that I had held out for a 99-02 regular cab but then I snapped to and bought some stuff.

Flip kit is here, plus shock extenders, carrier bearing and shims. I got all of that from a board member for $125. I'll probably fabricate my own notch, so that leaves the front end and shocks. I'm probably going to go with DJM lower arms, because I'm not crazy about trimming the stock lowers to run 15's. They ride nice, I have a set on my '71. They make one that is for 4" drops, with the correct ball joint angles for drop springs.

Almost forgot. Got hail dings on the roof tonight as I was sitting in the driveway. My wife pulled in at the same time and we were trapped by the downpour and sat and watched helplessly while texting each other and wincing. I hope her new Suburban is ok, couldn't tell. Oh well, it didn't hurt as bad as when it happened to my '08!

**LEEVON** · 08-16-2012, 11:57 PM

Oh, and Low Elco if you're paying attention tonight I slapped the power steering pump and brackets on my '71 plus cleaned, sealed and re-installed the wiper motor and arms and a/c flapper. So there!

Low Elco · 08-17-2012, 06:48 AM

Awwwww maaaaaaannnn.... Sorry about the hail. If you were up here I could put you onto an awesome PDR guy. Congrats on the work, I didn't get squat done, I was Mr Mom last night. Sounds like its coming along!
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**Boog** · 08-19-2012, 08:38 AM

Leevon. Real nice 99. That one has sure been taken care of.
I've been eyeballin some red ones to replace the 97 my daughter totaled. It is a 305 with 3.42 gear. Decent mileage, not powerful.
Down the road you could swap yours to the 5.3 but it's such a nice truck would you really want to?

**LEEVON** · 08-20-2012, 09:18 AM

Thanks, and I agree about the swap. I want too, but then part of me says why. It runs PERFECT.

As for the hail damage, it was worse than I thought. Hood, roof and bed rails are dinged. It's not hideous, most likely the casual observer wouldn't even see it but I know it's there. I'm not sure what I'm going to do, we have a $500 deductible, I'm guessing the PDR would run about this much. If I though I could wrap up getting the bed painted somehow I would though...

Orangette · 09-07-2012, 04:29 PM

73-87 Rallys would look great on there

**LEEVON** · 10-30-2012, 05:16 PM

Well, I got truck A.D.D. again. She's going to a good new home tomorrow, where she will be well cared for...and probably get the drop and wheels I never gave her. She was the smoothest riding and quietest truck I've ever owned, including GMT800/900's. I traded for this:

**lolife99** · 10-30-2012, 05:28 PM

Sweet new truck.
Congrats!

**LEEVON** · 10-30-2012, 09:01 PM

Thanks Keith! There is no cure for the disease!
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Low Elco · 10-30-2012, 11:01 PM

Oooooweeee! And a GMC! 87? I love mine!
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72BlckButy · 10-31-2012, 02:15 PM

Love the new rig...

jb1016 · 11-01-2012, 09:23 PM

That's a good looking square.

**LEEVON** · 11-02-2012, 12:56 PM

Thanks ya'll!

timcos · 11-03-2012, 08:12 PM

Hey Leevon. Up in MO now?

I would love to trade my 92 K1500 for a 99...if nothing but for the dash. I hate the dash in the 92. cracked...no replacement (really) etc.

Other than that the 92 is perfect...never breaks down.

See ya round
Tim

**LEEVON** · 11-03-2012, 11:13 PM

Yessir. Sure do miss Arkansas though. That '99 was really, really nice maybe just too nice LOL.

08-09-2012, 02:08 PM	#26
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Just been driving this thing, and man I have to say it's just about perfect mechanically. I ordered new hinge pins and roller pin for the driver's door. I might be able to tackle that this weekend. Really, from a "get-in-and-drive-it" perspective that's the only issue, and it's not bad. I guess the truck gods were smiling on my, a 13 year-old truck without skeletons in the closet! I'm going to be swapping out the master cylinder for a later model to firm up the pedal soon as well. The steering isn't bad but it could be tighter, I believe this is more design related than wear and tear. I'm thinking through how to address that also. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-09-2012, 06:02 PM	#27
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 I can't stand being stock, so I'm working on the 4/6 drop parts and new wheels and tires just aren't happening right now but I can't stand the aluminum turds so I'm scroungin together a set of 15" steel factory wheels. They'll be semi-temporary and winter wheels. What do you think about this look? Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-10-2012, 08:42 AM	#28
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Booyah. Look what popped up on Craigslist for $40. Guess what they came from? A '98 extended cab lowered 4/6! I have a source for the trim rings and center caps. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-10-2012, 10:01 AM	#29
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Score!!! __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-10-2012, 12:03 PM	#30
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Dude.... You gotta quit this. I'm gonna wind up selling my nice 06 for one of these! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-11-2012, 08:01 PM	#32
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Today I replaced the hinge pin and roller pins. The door shuts like the day it rolled off the line now. This is the rewarding kind of maintenance, even though I got a couple of stares from the neighborhood folk as my door was hanging from a cherry picker for an hour or so. I'm planning to do a write-up, but here are a couple of pics 'cause we all like em. I can honestly say now that absolutely everything on this truck works, top-to-bottom, front-to-back. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-11-2012, 10:03 PM	#33
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Here is the write-up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538007 __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-11-2012, 10:39 PM	#34
98GMCSierraGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 266	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 I need to do this to my truck thanks for the info

08-16-2012, 10:33 AM	#35
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 This is like torture. I am wanting to upgrade my daily driver for something within the last decade or so. I found a really clean '96 2 door Tahoe locally, just not sure I need something like that for a 70 mile commute. One of these body style trucks are looking good as well. Of course, if I would get up and do my LS swap, this might be a moot point...... __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-16-2012, 11:50 PM	#36
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Do eeet man! So just more driving on this truck lately and despite my best hopes a light foot it gets 15mpg...yeah I wish I had a 5.3L after having 6 or 7 since my last obs. I found myself wishing today that I had held out for a 99-02 regular cab but then I snapped to and bought some stuff. Flip kit is here, plus shock extenders, carrier bearing and shims. I got all of that from a board member for $125. I'll probably fabricate my own notch, so that leaves the front end and shocks. I'm probably going to go with DJM lower arms, because I'm not crazy about trimming the stock lowers to run 15's. They ride nice, I have a set on my '71. They make one that is for 4" drops, with the correct ball joint angles for drop springs. Almost forgot. Got hail dings on the roof tonight as I was sitting in the driveway. My wife pulled in at the same time and we were trapped by the downpour and sat and watched helplessly while texting each other and wincing. I hope her new Suburban is ok, couldn't tell. Oh well, it didn't hurt as bad as when it happened to my '08! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-16-2012, 11:57 PM	#37
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Oh, and Low Elco if you're paying attention tonight I slapped the power steering pump and brackets on my '71 plus cleaned, sealed and re-installed the wiper motor and arms and a/c flapper. So there! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-17-2012, 06:48 AM	#38
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Awwwww maaaaaaannnn.... Sorry about the hail. If you were up here I could put you onto an awesome PDR guy. Congrats on the work, I didn't get squat done, I was Mr Mom last night. Sounds like its coming along! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-19-2012, 08:38 AM	#39
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Leevon. Real nice 99. That one has sure been taken care of. I've been eyeballin some red ones to replace the 97 my daughter totaled. It is a 305 with 3.42 gear. Decent mileage, not powerful. Down the road you could swap yours to the 5.3 but it's such a nice truck would you really want to? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-20-2012, 09:18 AM	#40
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Thanks, and I agree about the swap. I want too, but then part of me says why. It runs PERFECT. As for the hail damage, it was worse than I thought. Hood, roof and bed rails are dinged. It's not hideous, most likely the casual observer wouldn't even see it but I know it's there. I'm not sure what I'm going to do, we have a $500 deductible, I'm guessing the PDR would run about this much. If I though I could wrap up getting the bed painted somehow I would though... __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-07-2012, 04:29 PM	#41
Orangette Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Williams Lake, BC, CanadÀ Posts: 179	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 73-87 Rallys would look great on there __________________ Josh 1978 RCLB K20, Built 400 SBC, SM465, Lifted 1994 RCSB Silverado, 375HP 350, TH350, 4/6, Toy



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10-30-2012, 05:16 PM	#42
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Well, I got truck A.D.D. again. She's going to a good new home tomorrow, where she will be well cared for...and probably get the drop and wheels I never gave her. She was the smoothest riding and quietest truck I've ever owned, including GMT800/900's. I traded for this: Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-30-2012, 05:28 PM	#43
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Sweet new truck. Congrats! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-30-2012, 09:01 PM	#44
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Thanks Keith! There is no cure for the disease! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-30-2012, 11:01 PM	#45
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Oooooweeee! And a GMC! 87? I love mine! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-31-2012, 02:15 PM	#46
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Love the new rig... __________________ -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)

11-02-2012, 12:56 PM	#48
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Thanks ya'll! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-03-2012, 08:12 PM	#49
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Hey Leevon. Up in MO now? I would love to trade my 92 K1500 for a 99...if nothing but for the dash. I hate the dash in the 92. cracked...no replacement (really) etc. Other than that the 92 is perfect...never breaks down. See ya round Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-03-2012, 11:13 PM	#50
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Tonight we're gonna party like it's 1999 Yessir. Sure do miss Arkansas though. That '99 was really, really nice maybe just too nice LOL. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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