Baby blue 1970 GMC LWB resto-mod

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I'm just going to focus on the air suspension right now. I've got a lot to do. Have to install the new shorty headers and redo the exhaust so it not hanging below the frame. Need to install my step notches and rear bags and lowering blocks. Then I need to do the front disc brakes, drop spindles, front bags and mount my accuair EXO mount and get it all wired. I've got lots to do! The rockers will have to wait until next year I think. I do want to do the roof soon though because I need to seal up that drip rail before the truck sees rain.
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[jkeating1]

be sure and post lots of pics of the Accu air install. Whose bags you using? Also, post any problems with the headers---or that they fit great. Gotta do thos same jobs!

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I'm having a hard time getting bags for some reason. I ordered re-7 slams from KMS in November and they still haven't arrived. If they don't show up this week and I am going buy a set online. I might just go with the dominator D2600. My headers are flow tech 67 camaro shorty headers. I haven't installed them yet but they look like they will fit no problem.
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Working on air ride wiring a bit today. New battery terminals installed with posts for ring terminals. All 4 gauge cable to compressors with soldered on copper terminals. 80amp ANL fuse holder at battery. 90amp continuous duty solinoid for compressors. Also ran new 2 gauge to alternator ground and new 4 gauge to battery ground with new copper terminals. Also new 2 gauge to fuse box and all new heavy copper terminals.








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[GMC69]

With all the options out there for bags and control systems, any reason you made these choices?
I'm trying to figure out what I need to put a system on and would like to find a list of what I need.
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[502ms]

Subscribed....GMCs are sweet. I cannot wait to see what you do with this
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[Square_78]

Originally Posted by GMC69

With all the options out there for bags and control systems, any reason you made these choices?
I'm trying to figure out what I need to put a system on and would like to find a list of what I need.
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I wanted to do the air ride right the first time. I knew i wanted a manifold system so I didnt have to have eight seperate valves and after buying all the fittings and valves, a manifold was almost the same price. Then i was looking at controllers and different setups and I absolutely loved the idea of the eLevel preset ride heights. Ive had trucks with hydraulics before and "playing with it" gets old fast and eventually you just want a "set it and forget it" system. Since i wanted a slower system anyways and wanted it for adjustability and ride control, the Accuair was the obvious choice. I know its a bit more expensive but you cannot beat the quality and ease of installation. There is basicly NO wiring or plumbing to do. Its all plug n play connectors and push to connect air fittings that wont leak. I could have spent $1500 on a air ride system that works just fine, but since I am keeping the truck forever, I spent about $2300 on the ultimate system with the eLevel and ride height monitoring and load leveling. I actually got a really good deal on the Accuair stage 2 setup because someone else had ordering it in at my local retailer and never came back to pay. I saved a couple hundred $ and that was the deceiding factor.

Have a look at the AVS website. They are a vendor here. They are lots of options and a good site that allows you to build your own system with drop down menus. Email them or call and talk to jason. I was going to order all my stuff from them, but then this Accuair deal came up and it was too good to pass up.

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Originally Posted by 502ms

Subscribed....GMCs are sweet. I cannot wait to see what you do with this
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Thanks man, your truck is sweet. I cant wait to get my Accuair done. Hopefully I will be able to get the frame notched and get the rear bags installed by the end of March. Need to get the exhaust done first tho and get my long tube headers taken off. I think my buddy is going to do that for me in about 2 weeks I hope.

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FINALLY... picked up some different wheels today. Stock steel 6 lug wheels in 15x8 off a 72 Blazer 4x4. I am going to paint them baby blue this week and run them with chrome baby moons and chrome trim rings. It sure will change the look of the truck. I cant wait to get these ugly black wheels off my truck.

These pics arnt mine, but this is sorta what it the wheels will look like and the second pics is how it should look with these new wheels. I wont have white walls though. Im going to run the same tires as I have now. I'll post pics next week when I get them on.

[GMC69]

Those rims are going to look great on the truck.
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Got them painted today. Putting them on tomorrow hopefuly.


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Got the rims on today. Stole the trim rings off my '78 for now... Baby moons on order and will be in tomorrow.




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[jkeating1]

I like the new look!

I may have a clue as to why your local vendor never produced your Slam 7's. Slam doubled the dealer cost. If your guy priced them to you at the old price, he may have cancelled your order before you did (and didn't tell you).

I found out about the price change when I ordered a stage II package from Porterbuilt this morning. SS7s were in that package previously, but Porterbuilt has changed to Dominator 2600's because of the price increase.
JK

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

I like the new look!

I may have a clue as to why your local vendor never produced your Slam 7's. Slam doubled the dealer cost. If your guy priced them to you at the old price, he may have cancelled your order before you did (and didn't tell you).

I found out about the price change when I ordered a stage II package from Porterbuilt this morning. SS7s were in that package previously, but Porterbuilt has changed to Dominator 2600's because of the price increase.
JK

I told KMS that Dominator 2600's were my second choice incase they couldnt get the Slams because I knew they were going through a price changes. Im just going to order them off ebay I guess.

[jkeating1]

I'm glad to know you've done the research and they are a decent second choice. And obviously Porterbuilt feels the same. IDK anything about them, but they must be OK. PB said the same thing as you, SS are better, but not as much better as the price difference.
JK

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

I'm glad to know you've done the research and they are a decent second choice. And obviously Porterbuilt feels the same. IDK anything about them, but they must be OK. PB said the same thing as you, SS are better, but not as much better as the price difference.
JK

Great minds think alike hahaha.

The slams have built in bump stops so it's safer to run them at lower psi. I'll try the dominators for now and if I don't like them, I will replace them with ss7's later and put the dominators in my 78 c-10 beater shop truck. Most people run the D2600's so they must be ok.
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[Square_78]

Not too shabby. Its amazing the difference little things can make. Cheap used side trim $40, new mirrors $80, cheap wheels $50, baby moons $60.

before and after.

[Slammed66]

Love the changes.. The new wheels and drop are great.

If you have any future air bag/ suspension issues , I've got a solution on our side of the border!!

I've built a few bagged trucks , and I've learned where to get parts with the least hassle.
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Cool thanks. I shall keep that in mind. I've got everything I need for the install except the actual bags themselves. Need to get my exhaust done and rear frame step notch done and then I can start on the suspension.
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[Luci Fur]

Originally Posted by Square_78

Not too shabby. Its amazing the difference little things can make. Cheap used side trim $40, new mirrors $80, cheap wheels $50, baby moons $60.

before and after.

Yeah man!!!!!!! Way better looking, real digging that look. nice job.

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HOLY COW my CPP brakes showed up today at KMS. I can't believe it. After 4 months of waiting they finally arrive. I almost ordered a set direct from CPP this week. Good thing I held off.
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[rusty_67]

Wow the truck is looking great, I love those wheels on it!

I've had similar issues with KMS. I don't want to anme any names, but I think somebody there tends to forget things, and I'm not the only other one. I've heard a few people say the same. I waited 3 months for my paint which was apparently mixed and sitting in their Vancouver store within the first week. Tell you the truth I haven't been in there for quite some time.

I order most of stuff from the states and go pick it up in either Oroville or Danville (just south of Grand Forks). It ends up being quite a bit cheaper especially if I combine a bunch of different orders.

If you ever want to split gas on a border run let me know. I'm going to need to do one within the next couple months so...

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Originally Posted by Slammed66

Love the changes.. The new wheels and drop are great.

If you have any future air bag/ suspension issues , I've got a solution on our side of the border!!

I've built a few bagged trucks , and I've learned where to get parts with the least hassle.
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Cool thanks for the info. I may have to take you up on that offer. So far so good. Just need to order my actual bags and front bolt in plates and I'll be set.

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Accuair install still in progress.. still need to get the exhaust done in the next week or so... front brakes, bags and rear notch. Brakes finally arrived and bags have been ordered and should be here in a couple weeks.

Accuair sticker installed today. HA HA. So now I've got my compressor power and fuse installed and my sticker. Yes I am still a kid and like stickers. I hope to get my EXO mount bolted to the frame next week and get the solinoid wired up, wires and controller run into the cab also.

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Had the truck in my buddy's shop today. Oil change, filter and new oil pan gasket. I went with the Fel Pro one piece silicone rubber gasket. It cost me $75 but I think it's worth it not to have to worry about it leaking again. Sure is a nice looking gasket. Appointment booked for tomorrow AM to do my exhaust and shorty headers. Going to tuck the exhaust up and cut holes through the trailing arm crossmember. I'll post more pics tomorrow of that.




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