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jgh64pkup · 02-06-2010, 10:49 AM

hey tx firefighter how much do you want for the 3 in drop springs

Tx Firefighter · 02-06-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

awesome, can't wait to see pics...where'd you get the spindles & new springs?

I usually shop all my stuff from Early Classic Enterprises, but they were backordered on the spindles. So, I bought CPP brand spindles from Summit for 209 dollars and DJM springs also from Summit for 109 dollars. The main thing about Summit was that I saved 50 dollars shipping on this order since they have free shipping. Once my stuff arrived and I opened the spindles, they were actually Western brand spindles in CPP boxes. Jeff from CPP on the suspension board confirmed that CPP does buy their spindles from Western and just reboxes them.

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Originally Posted by chevytrucknut

Sweet truck.Love the wheels and patina. Nice work too.

I appreciate the comment. I'm glad you enjoy the buildup.

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

hey tx firefighter how much do you want for the 3 in drop springs

I threw them in my swap meet pile since Decatur swap meet is coming up in 3 weeks. I figured I'd ask 75 bucks for them at the swap. As heavy as they are, I couldn't imagine anyone wanting to buy them and ship them too.

Tx Firefighter · 02-14-2010, 02:07 PM

Got the logo painted on the driver's door today. Age has sure made my hands shaky. I paint like I have Parkinson's disease.

It's my first time using a brush and 1 Shot paint. It's good paint and sure lives up to it's reputation.

65gmc930 · 02-14-2010, 02:26 PM

nice job on the door

likaroc13 · 02-14-2010, 03:11 PM

nice work...are you gonna scuff it any to give that "weathered" look to blend with the patina or just leave it as is?

Tx Firefighter · 02-14-2010, 03:40 PM

Definitely going to wear the finish some to age it. Pics later today of that part.

my67chevytruck · 02-14-2010, 04:00 PM

looking good Kevin!

*LILRED66* · 02-14-2010, 04:09 PM

Nice work Kevin!

JohnC · 02-14-2010, 04:41 PM

Looks good man. That truck is coming along nicely since I saw it last.

Tx Firefighter · 02-14-2010, 04:56 PM

I appreciate the encouragement from everyone.

I wet sanded the logo with some 600 grit paper and Windex. I tried to make it match the rest of the paint quality on the truck.

That is not something leaking out under my truck. It's a melted snowball. That is however genuine dogcrap on the ground next to the truck. The dogs have 10 acres to poop on and they chose the driveway.

JohnC · 02-14-2010, 05:18 PM

Well yeah the ground has snow on it, and the driveway doesn't.

Alan's Classic · 02-14-2010, 11:41 PM

Sweet progress, love the logo!!

Tx Firefighter · 02-16-2010, 10:40 PM

I drove the truck a lot today and the front springs finally sagged in some and took a set. When I got back home, I redid the alignment and backed it outside to get some stance pictures.

It's now 4.5 inch front and 5 inch rear lowered. Western 2.5 spindles, DJM 2 inch front springs, 5 inch ECE rear springs, super track bar, ECE shock relocators with KYB shocks all around.

Pardon the dirty truck but we had over a foot of snow this week which is an all time record for this area. There's lots of mud everywhere.

joe231 · 02-16-2010, 11:46 PM

Kevin,
you have built yourself one cool cruiser

jgh64pkup · 02-16-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I usually shop all my stuff from Early Classic Enterprises, but they were backordered on the spindles. So, I bought CPP brand spindles from Summit for 209 dollars and DJM springs also from Summit for 109 dollars. The main thing about Summit was that I saved 50 dollars shipping on this order since they have free shipping. Once my stuff arrived and I opened the spindles, they were actually Western brand spindles in CPP boxes. Jeff from CPP on the suspension board confirmed that CPP does buy their spindles from Western and just reboxes them.

I appreciate the comment. I'm glad you enjoy the buildup.

I threw them in my swap meet pile since Decatur swap meet is coming up in 3 weeks. I figured I'd ask 75 bucks for them at the swap. As heavy as they are, I couldn't imagine anyone wanting to buy them and ship them too.

crap im gonna miss that swap meet
i love that one theres a lot of good parts and a lot of ground to cover
so whats the date that its on

likaroc13 · 02-17-2010, 12:10 AM

looks great! i hope it gets you some more attention & business...now i have a good idea how the 4.5/5 drop looks, although the front still might settle a little more...how's the ride up front? i want either 4.5 or 5.5 up front on my '66...i ran a 5" (spindles/springs) front drop on my old 93 fullsize, & it still rode nicely...just gotta be careful about scraping on incline/declines

816allen · 02-17-2010, 02:56 AM

Truck is lookin sweeeeeeet

Tx Firefighter · 02-17-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Kevin,
you have built yourself one cool cruiser

Thanks Joe.

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

crap im gonna miss that swap meet
i love that one theres a lot of good parts and a lot of ground to cover
so whats the date that its on

It's the weekend of the 26th

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

looks great! i hope it gets you some more attention & business...now i have a good idea how the 4.5/5 drop looks, although the front still might settle a little more...how's the ride up front? i want either 4.5 or 5.5 up front on my '66...i ran a 5" (spindles/springs) front drop on my old 93 fullsize, & it still rode nicely...just gotta be careful about scraping on incline/declines

Ride is very good. No complaints at all.

Miggy · 02-17-2010, 08:12 AM

This is one hot truck, I love it!

jason65 · 02-17-2010, 09:21 AM

Trucks looking good Tx.

JohnC · 02-17-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Kevin,
you have built yourself one cool cruiser

I agree. It looks sweet man, and the dirty truck just adds to the look!

sdailey · 02-17-2010, 10:49 AM

Kevin your truck looks awesome.

Tx Firefighter · 02-20-2010, 04:23 PM

I finally broke down and did something I've been putting off forever, changing the windshield. I'd saved a good used one out of a parts truck about a year ago.

Installing a 55-63 windshield will make a nervous wreck out of a man. I can do one like a 64 and newer with my eyes shut but these wraparounds add a whole new dimension to the job. My girlfriend helped me but it still took nearly an hour. I did it in her garage rather than my shop since it's not too involved of a job and the light is better in there.

It's in right and not cracked so I suppose it's a success.

Before...

Done...

SCOTI · 02-20-2010, 05:08 PM

A womans touch is all it takes

.

joe231 · 02-20-2010, 05:47 PM

02-06-2010, 10:49 AM	#76
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread hey tx firefighter how much do you want for the 3 in drop springs __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

02-14-2010, 02:07 PM	#78
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Got the logo painted on the driver's door today. Age has sure made my hands shaky. I paint like I have Parkinson's disease. It's my first time using a brush and 1 Shot paint. It's good paint and sure lives up to it's reputation. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-14-2010 at 02:08 PM.

02-14-2010, 02:26 PM	#79
65gmc930 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cremona alberta canada Posts: 63	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread nice job on the door __________________ 65 gmc 930 292 4speed 700-18 duals 39k all original 65 chevy 10 long fleet parts truck 63 gmc 950 camperized bus 350 4spd 2spd axle 64 gmc 950 spare bus 53 gmc 1ton dual bus 79 gmc c20 short course offroad race truck 355 th400(www.wheel2wheel.ca)

02-14-2010, 03:11 PM	#80
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread nice work...are you gonna scuff it any to give that "weathered" look to blend with the patina or just leave it as is?

02-14-2010, 03:40 PM	#81
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Definitely going to wear the finish some to age it. Pics later today of that part. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-14-2010, 04:00 PM	#82
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread looking good Kevin! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-14-2010, 04:09 PM	#83
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Nice work Kevin!

02-14-2010, 04:41 PM	#84
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Looks good man. That truck is coming along nicely since I saw it last.

02-14-2010, 04:56 PM	#85
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I appreciate the encouragement from everyone. I wet sanded the logo with some 600 grit paper and Windex. I tried to make it match the rest of the paint quality on the truck. That is not something leaking out under my truck. It's a melted snowball. That is however genuine dogcrap on the ground next to the truck. The dogs have 10 acres to poop on and they chose the driveway. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-14-2010 at 04:58 PM.

02-14-2010, 05:18 PM	#86
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Well yeah the ground has snow on it, and the driveway doesn't.

02-14-2010, 11:41 PM	#87
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread Sweet progress, love the logo!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-16-2010, 10:40 PM	#88
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I drove the truck a lot today and the front springs finally sagged in some and took a set. When I got back home, I redid the alignment and backed it outside to get some stance pictures. It's now 4.5 inch front and 5 inch rear lowered. Western 2.5 spindles, DJM 2 inch front springs, 5 inch ECE rear springs, super track bar, ECE shock relocators with KYB shocks all around. Pardon the dirty truck but we had over a foot of snow this week which is an all time record for this area. There's lots of mud everywhere. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-16-2010, 11:46 PM	#89
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02-17-2010, 12:10 AM	#91
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread looks great! i hope it gets you some more attention & business...now i have a good idea how the 4.5/5 drop looks, although the front still might settle a little more...how's the ride up front? i want either 4.5 or 5.5 up front on my '66...i ran a 5" (spindles/springs) front drop on my old 93 fullsize, & it still rode nicely...just gotta be careful about scraping on incline/declines

02-17-2010, 02:56 AM	#92
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02-17-2010, 08:12 AM	#94
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02-17-2010, 09:21 AM	#95
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02-20-2010, 04:23 PM	#98
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 63 farm truck build thread I finally broke down and did something I've been putting off forever, changing the windshield. I'd saved a good used one out of a parts truck about a year ago. Installing a 55-63 windshield will make a nervous wreck out of a man. I can do one like a 64 and newer with my eyes shut but these wraparounds add a whole new dimension to the job. My girlfriend helped me but it still took nearly an hour. I did it in her garage rather than my shop since it's not too involved of a job and the light is better in there. It's in right and not cracked so I suppose it's a success. Before... Done... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 02-20-2010 at 04:30 PM.

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