original-71 update pics after new shoes and drop

[dandansuperman]

I would love to see under the hood of your truck. Post some pics when you get a chance. I love the blue & white.

[463]

that is a very nice truck, iam very impresed with your pics. my truck is the 72 long box blue/ white with stock 15x8 rally rims looks very close to to your before pics. thanks for sharing.

[Flatbed136]

Very nice truck!

[RCbowtie69]

NICE!!!!

[Bennett68C10]

Beautiful Truck.... I wouldn't bother with the tires until they wear out, I think it looks perfect the way it sits right now.

[original-71]

dandansuperman i will take some when i get home and post them for you.

[original-71]

dandansuperman: here are the pics you requested..

[dandansuperman]

Looks great. Has a clean factory look to it. It nice to see what my air conditioner should look like. Thanks very much for the pics. I will be saving them as a reference when I start going back together.

[original-71]

you are very welcome i plan to touch up under the hood a little more this coming year but keep the original look...

[72chevy383]

Nice looking ride, are you running drop spindles? Or just the 4.5 & 6 drop coils?

[original-71]

never heard of the 4.5 drop coils, but 6 inch coils yes. iam running 2-1/2 drop spindles and 2 inch coils in the front and 6 inch coils in the rear complete drop kit from E.C.E...Good people.....

[68Driver]

What a difference a drop and new shoes will do!! WOW!!! Nice freakin truck!

[mahanian]

Not sure if I missed it or not, but what size tires are you running?

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by mahanian

Not sure if I missed it or not, but what size tires are you running?

According to his signature:

71-Cheyenne Super (4.5/6" E.C.E Static Drop.Intro Pentia's 20X8.5 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 275/35/20 (R) 350-V8

[68Driver]

I was wondering with that drop from ECE did you have any rubbing issues with 20X8.5 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 275/35/20 (R)?? Did you do the Drop Crosmember as well and if you did how did that go??
Thanks

[mahanian]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

According to his signature:

71-Cheyenne Super (4.5/6" E.C.E Static Drop.Intro Pentia's 20X8.5 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 275/35/20 (R) 350-V8

DOH!!! I had just looked at your signature to see your tire size and I didn't even think to look at his!

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

I was wondering with that drop from ECE did you have any rubbing issues with 20X8.5 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 275/35/20 (R)?? Did you do the Drop Crosmember as well and if you did how did that go??
Thanks

Not to step in when not asked but... The drop on this truck is nothing more than a 4.5/6" drop utilizing drop spindles, springs, shock relocators, and pieces; nothing "special."

As for rubbing issue... I'm currently running 255/40 and a 295/40 on the same drop kit and as long as the BS on the wheels is setup correctly, you will not have any rubbingn issues.

[original-71]

no rubbing issues no c-notch either... Iam happy with the kit..

[68Driver]

That's great to hear! I have been working with ECE guys and they are a great resource to have and are very inmformational. I want to go with their 4/6 drop but they were recommending their Extreme drop crossmember and was wondering if I really need it or not but with your drop if you didn't use it and don' thave issues than I probaly will be find as well.

[original-71]

thank you 72BlckButy.. your truck was my inspiration to just leave it clean and simple and the kit was easy when u have the right help.

[original-71]

68Driver ill be happy to help in anyway so that you dont spend money you dont have to.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by 68Driver

That's great to hear! I have been working with ECE guys and they are a great resource to have and are very inmformational. I want to go with their 4/6 drop but they were recommending their Extreme drop crossmember and was wondering if I really need it or not but with your drop if you didn't use it and don' thave issues than I probaly will be find as well.

You will not need the extreme drop crossmember, nor a c-notch to run a 4/6 or 4.5/6 drop. Now, if you still plan to use your truck to haul loads (bikes, rock, concrete blocks, etc.) I would recommend adding the c-notch and consider adding rear bags. Stan and Mark are a great source of info and product offerings.

Originally Posted by original-71

thank you 72BlckButy.. your truck was my inspiration to just leave it clean and simple and the kit was easy when u have the right help.

I appreciate that. Your truck has also become an inspiration for me when I get to the point of cleaning up the frame and under the hood.

Originally Posted by original-71

68Driver ill be happy to help in anyway so that you dont spend money you dont have to.

I agree... that is what the board is for; helping other truck enthusiasts save money and time. Take what information we've given and run with it. You can see how our trucks turned out as a testimate.

[68Driver]

Thank you for the info!! I think I'll spend that 209 bucks else where. On a frame off on a limited budget I need all the breaks I can get!!!
Do the exhaust have plenty of clearence after the drop? The big thing was being able to rune the exhuast through there cut outs but I thought I could do that to my Stock crossmember if I really wanted to? What do you guys think? http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....y=crossmembersThanks

[72BlckButy]

Cut two holes in your stock crossmember, weld in 4" pipe and then run your exhaust through that. Total cost... maybe $40 and some time with a buddy that can weld if you can't.

You will also have enough space to run your exhaust under the stock crossmember and still tuck up nicely. I know of about 4 trucks running below the frame and you can hardly see the exhaust unless you kneel on the ground and climb under the truck. Find a good exhaust shop and they will do it right.

[original-71]

i waited till after my drop to do the exhaust went with 2-1/2" pipe duals with flowmasters dump right before the axle no problems...