1976 Square "Simple Green" - Page 45 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RodsGreen10 · 06-09-2016, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Very nice!

Thank you.

RodsGreen10 · 06-09-2016, 01:26 PM

Hahaha!!

RodsGreen10 · 06-09-2016, 01:27 PM

Hahaha I like things that match.

RodsGreen10 · 06-09-2016, 01:57 PM

Bilstein are headed out west to UKNOWME. Get the nose down! Enjoy Thanks. And have fun in Hawaii man!

SKT · 06-08-2016, 05:58 AM

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New steering wheel and interior pieces look great!

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RodsGreen10 · 06-09-2016, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SKT

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New steering wheel and interior pieces look great!

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Thanks appreciate it.

muthstryker · 06-09-2016, 09:32 PM

How are those ridetech shocks? I've had the RQs on my list of stuff to buy. Hoping to have s rolling chassis soon.

RodsGreen10 · 06-10-2016, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

How are those ridetech shocks? I've had the RQs on my list of stuff to buy. Hoping to have s rolling chassis soon.

Man I been out of town all week we had a death in the fam. I got them put on yesterday and took it around the block. I was worn out from the traveling we did. But I did drive it to work this morning. I know how I feel but let me drive it after work so I can make sure I am not crazy and i know what the answer is but let me get a full evening of driving on them But so far so good lmao.
And I did get the RQ shocks. I though about the adjustable but I already know myself I would never stop adjusting them I would be out ever day making a adjustment lol.

But man let me tell you these are a top quality shock they look killer. Yes they are not the brushed body like the Bilstein but these look sporty looking. Black Anodized aluminum RideTech and Fox logos on them. I can see why they cost so much. And easy to install. I did notice out of the mono shocks I have ran that it didn't take all my might and no grunting to compress these enough so I could bolt them in. And I say it is because I wasn't having to compress them so far like the others. Cause these are matched up perfect for my ride height. Did I say they look bad ass lol. They do ride awesome. Like I said let me drive them today and I will report back and I will give you in order how I would rank the shocks I have ran.

RodsGreen10 · 06-10-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

How are those ridetech shocks? I've had the RQs on my list of stuff to buy. Hoping to have s rolling chassis soon.

Matt-
So this is what I think and I know one forum member will not agree with me cause he does not like the RT shocks. But IMO these are the best I have had and they should be for what they cost. The ride is smooth but I can feel the right amount of road feed back. Rebound is how I like it. They don't feel so compressed floaty feeling. I also notice the azz wasn't smacking the frame like it did with some other brands I have had. Plus they look killer under the truck. And they installed so much easier than the other mono shocks because I didn't have to compress them so far. I like them I like them a lot. I drove all over town today good roads bad road you name it low speed high slew of it could be done I did it today cause I wanted to be sure this was the best choice for my setup. And it is. Now everyone likes a different ride these IMO are exactly what I like in a shock. Worth every dime I have spent. I will be keeping these so no one will be getting the hook up on these!!
So if I had to rank them it would be

This is just my opinion on ride quality and performance handling how I like it
RideTech
Bilstein
Belltech SP
KYB
Doetsch
Belltech Nitro

RodsGreen10 · 06-10-2016, 06:05 PM

Forgot 1 the KYB excel g are on the bottom of the list.

funkatation · 06-10-2016, 11:14 PM

We'll see on that. I call dibs when you change your mind again!

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Matt-
So this is what I think and I know one forum member will not agree with me cause he does not like the RT shocks. But IMO these are the best I have had and they should be for what they cost. The ride is smooth but I can feel the right amount of road feed back. Rebound is how I like it. They don't feel so compressed floaty feeling. I also notice the azz wasn't smacking the frame like it did with some other brands I have had. Plus they look killer under the truck. And they installed so much easier than the other mono shocks because I didn't have to compress them so far. I like them I like them a lot. I drove all over town today good roads bad road you name it low speed high slew of it could be done I did it today cause I wanted to be sure this was the best choice for my setup. And it is. Now everyone likes a different ride these IMO are exactly what I like in a shock. Worth every dime I have spent. I will be keeping these so no one will be getting the hook up on these!!
So if I had to rank them it would be

This is just my opinion on ride quality and performance handling how I like it
RideTech
Bilstein
Belltech SP
KYB
Doetsch
Belltech Nitro

RodsGreen10 · 06-10-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by funkatation

We'll see on that. I call dibs when you change your mind again!

Lmao. Deal.

muthstryker · 06-10-2016, 10:29 PM

Awesome thanks for the info!

RodsGreen10 · 06-10-2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Awesome thanks for the info!

Anytime.

RodsGreen10 · 06-10-2016, 10:50 PM

If anyone is every in my neck of the wood and needs a alignment done right the old school way. No matter if you are slammed or not they can do it. Go to Alignment Professionals. Darryl and Pat are a class act.

funkatation · 06-10-2016, 11:11 PM

I'm going to be odd man out and say put one of the new retro head units in. Just keep the old one.

RodsGreen10 · 06-10-2016, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by funkatation

I'm going to be odd man out and say put one of the new retro head units in. Just keep the old one.

Pros and cons no matter which I decide. But I do like new technology plus it looks like the original. Hmmm.

68Timber · 06-11-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by funkatation

I'm going to be odd man out and say put one of the new retro head units in. Just keep the old one.

x2. The Retro Sound radios look nice.

85supersierra · 06-11-2016, 09:47 PM

Love your truck. Just sat here and read 68 pages, you've done some cool stuff while keeping the original ish feel to the truck.

RodsGreen10 · 06-11-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 85supersierra

Love your truck. Just sat here and read 68 pages, you've done some cool stuff while keeping the original ish feel to the truck.

Well thank you for taking the time reading 68 pages. And thank you for the complement on my truck. I have tried to mix the new with the old and stay true to the truck. I feel I have a good balance of both.

UKNOWME · 06-11-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 85supersierra

Love your truck. Just sat here and read 68 pages, you've done some cool stuff while keeping the original ish feel to the truck.

Oh goodness! Who has time for that?

SKT · 06-23-2016, 08:22 PM

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Overdue for an update on this thread.

Certainly you've done something to it since the last update...LOL!?!

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RodsGreen10 · 06-23-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SKT

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Overdue for an update on this thread.

Certainly you've done something to it since the last update...LOL!?!

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Just a little.

Had to get a new carb spacer got a Phenolic spacer fighting a little heat soak. So my aluminum one is off for the summer. Got a new plastic gauge cover. I need to get a pic of the dash pad also. New interior door panels new interior door handles window cranks exterior door handles. Plus got these in the works my door panel trim.

UKNOWME · 06-24-2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Just a little.

Had to get a new carb spacer got a Phenolic spacer fighting a little heat soak. So my aluminum one is off for the summer. Got a new plastic gauge cover. I need to get a pic of the dash pad also. New interior door panels new interior door handles window cranks exterior door handles. Plus got these in the works my door panel trim.

Saaaweeeeeet!!!!

SKT · 06-23-2016, 08:45 PM

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Always look forward to seeing updated pics of this awesome truck!

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06-09-2016, 01:26 PM	#2
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Hahaha!! Attached Images

06-09-2016, 01:27 PM	#3
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Hahaha I like things that match. Attached Images

06-09-2016, 01:57 PM	#4
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Bilstein are headed out west to UKNOWME. Get the nose down! Enjoy Thanks. And have fun in Hawaii man! Last edited by RodsGreen10; 06-09-2016 at 02:08 PM.

06-08-2016, 05:58 AM	#5
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,284	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" . . New steering wheel and interior pieces look great! . . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

06-09-2016, 09:32 PM	#7
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" How are those ridetech shocks? I've had the RQs on my list of stuff to buy. Hoping to have s rolling chassis soon. __________________ Matt

06-10-2016, 06:05 PM	#10
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Forgot 1 the KYB excel g are on the bottom of the list.

06-10-2016, 10:29 PM	#13
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Awesome thanks for the info! __________________ Matt

06-10-2016, 10:50 PM	#15
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" If anyone is every in my neck of the wood and needs a alignment done right the old school way. No matter if you are slammed or not they can do it. Go to Alignment Professionals. Darryl and Pat are a class act.

06-10-2016, 11:11 PM	#16
funkatation Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: austin, tx Posts: 173	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" I'm going to be odd man out and say put one of the new retro head units in. Just keep the old one.

06-11-2016, 09:47 PM	#19
85supersierra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Walhalla SC Posts: 135	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Love your truck. Just sat here and read 68 pages, you've done some cool stuff while keeping the original ish feel to the truck.

06-23-2016, 08:22 PM	#22
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,284	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" . . Overdue for an update on this thread. Certainly you've done something to it since the last update...LOL!?! . . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

06-23-2016, 08:45 PM	#25
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,284	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" . . Always look forward to seeing updated pics of this awesome truck! . . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...



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