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VDOG · 06-21-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Brothers Truck Show is up next. Are you going or is it back to the cat houses? Who's going? I expect to see Kim57 and Hotrod1 they are as bad as me about that show.lol

You and the Cat Houses. I promise to take you with me next time. LOL
Brothers Show, im going, just not sure if im taking my truck or not.

Kabwe · 06-27-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

You and the Cat Houses. I promise to take you with me next time. LOL
Brothers Show, im going, just not sure if im taking my truck or not.

Well let me know if you want to ride out with me, but don't be pressuring me to leave early if you do.lol

On another note.

Man everybody is moving faster than me. I have to get moving. I was helping the guy with the 1945 Chevy Truck that I put that mustang 2 put his engine in and man he as gotten a lot accomplished. Its not perfect but he is moving ahead. Man I got to get the move on, it made me feel bad.lol

xpickup · 06-27-2012, 02:22 PM

I know what you mean. I ussually work on a lot of other peoples cars/trucks and then mine sets. At least I can drive it but it is far from finished or up to my standards. It is a work in progress. At least you have your car to drive. And I love that thing. That is on my list of things to build.

Shannon
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VDOG · 06-27-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Well let me know if you want to ride out with me, but don't be pressuring me to leave early if you do.lol

On another note.

Man everybody is moving faster than me. I have to get moving, I helping the guy with the 1945 Chevy Truck that I put that mustang 2 put his engine in and man he as gotten a lot accomplished. Its not perfect but he is moving ahead. Man I got to get the move on, it made me feel bad.lol

Mr Kabwe, I know you said thats your dad, ok Bam.
You already know your problem on why your not finished. Something about the changing of the mind. Whats going to happen, im going to finish before you and if that happens, well the teasing will go on for a longtime. LOL

J/K bro, man whatever you need to help you get finish, were all here for you.

ashtray455 · 07-04-2012, 11:41 AM

hey dude hope u have a great 4th had a ? i m going with the mustang ii in the front and the corvette indepent in rear what the best way to tell if i well need drop spindles or stock? urs lookn nice man

Kabwe · 07-04-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtray455

hey dude hope u have a great 4th had a ? i m going with the mustang ii in the front and the corvette indepent in rear what the best way to tell if i well need drop spindles or stock? urs lookn nice man

Thanks man
I hope all my forum brothers and sisters are having a great 4th as well. I'm heading over BCToyBox's house for some BBQ later that dude can grill man. I can't wait.lol

Well I like things low so I knew no matter what I was going with drop spindles. Its about your personal taste. I was more concerned with not being low enough.

Most of the reputable companies will allow you to switch them out if you don't like how low your ride is with the the drop spindles. I have dealt with heidts and TCI and in the past they have allowed me to switch if I did not paint or alter the spindles in anyway.

My truck is with drop spindles and the lower a arms parallel with the ground. If you would like for me to measure I will do that for you. Just let me know what you want measured.

VDOG · 07-04-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks man
I hope all my forum brothers and sisters are having a great 4th as well. I'm heading over BCToyBox's house for some BBQ later that dude can grill man. I can't wait.lol

Well I like things low so I knew no matter what I was going with drop spindles. Its about your personal taste. I was more concerned with not being low enough.
My truck is with drop spindles and the lower a arms parallel with the ground.

So thats a static drop, thats a sick stance. Ok drop spindles, what about your coils, what is your front drop?

Kabwe · 07-04-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

So thats a static drop, thats a sick stance. Ok drop spindles, what about your coils, what is your front drop?

Now remember I have coil overs all the way around, but the lower a-arms are parallel to the ground. I don't remember the exact distance of the crossmember to the ground but is something like 4 1/2 in that pic.

Brothers truck show this weekend buddy are you taking your truck?
I gave up trying to get a roll call for those of us that are 47-59 truck owners. You 1960's truck owners know how to do it, I hear you guys are 60 deep this year. We 47-59 truck owners seem to be anti social.lol But we still have the coolest chevy trucks.lol

hotrod1 · 07-04-2012, 02:46 PM

Truck looks great! How low is the bottom (lowest part behind the front wheel) of the front fender?

It seems like the 50's owners finish their trucks and then don't come back to the site too much. Maybe they are all working on muscle cars.

Kabwe · 07-04-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Truck looks great! How low is the bottom (lowest part behind the front wheel) of the front fender?

It seems like the 50's owners finish their trucks and then don't come back to the site too much. Maybe they are all working on muscle cars.

I had to put some air in my tires.lol

Okay my crossmember is 5 inches above the ground and the rear of my front fender is 6 1/2 inches about the ground.

63split · 07-04-2012, 04:40 PM

your having a cool build too ! like your wheels
what size are you using wheels/tire's ?

they fill up your fenders nicely

Sander,

**oldman3** · 07-04-2012, 05:14 PM

Hey Kabwe, wish I lived close by I'd travel to the shows with you. Final got two other guys by me to buy 51 and 52 so we can cruise together. Love the stance of you ride. My 50 has 4-1/2" at crossmember and 5-3/4 at rear of front fenders, and I also run coilover up front...Jim

Kabwe · 07-04-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 63split

your having a cool build too ! like your wheels
what size are you using wheels/tire's ?

they fill up your fenders nicely

Sander,

Thanks man,

I'm running 18x7 up front with a 235/45/18 tire and 18x10 in the rear and a 305/45/18 tire.

Heres what it looks like in the rear with a 285/40/18. These are the wheels from my 55 210. I have more lip on the wheels for the truck it should look cool, at least I hope so.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Hey Kabwe, wish I lived close by I'd travel to the shows with you. Final got two other guys by me to buy 51 and 52 so we can cruise together. Love the stance of you ride. My 50 has 4-1/2" at crossmember and 5-3/4 at rear of front fenders, and I also run coilover up front...Jim

That's cool you have some guys to roll with its nothing like it.

I think I will end up with the same as you 4 1/2 at the crossmember when I measured it I have my roll around wheels and tires on it. Its a 245/60/15. The cool thing about running coilovers is I can drop it a little more very easily. But I will wait to see what it looks like once I buy the tires for my new wheels.

ashtray455 · 07-04-2012, 06:49 PM

thats ok dude i apperate it anyway i guess the thing is i dont really no how low it will be in rear with the corvette rear, u no may be i should do the rear first thamks man

Kabwe · 07-05-2012, 12:18 AM

No one can give you a concrete answer to how low you car will be, because each ride is different. This is hot rodding we do what ever we have to do to get the look we want. All I can tell you is what I've done to get the ride height I have.

Engine weight, coil spings, installation, coil overs, etc all that stuff comes into play. You really can't go by others setup it can give you a guideline but I would not trust it other than to give me a guide. Mock up is everything.

Daze57 · 07-05-2012, 12:33 AM

kabwe

very nice ride sir !

Daze57 · 07-05-2012, 12:34 AM

do you plan on painting it ? and if so what color are ya thinkin' of ?

Kabwe · 07-05-2012, 12:51 AM

Thanks Daze57,

Yes I will be painting the truck, I've already bought the paint. I just got to finish the body work.lol

The truck will be a metallic green. Its about the color of the jolly rancher apple candy.

duallyjams · 07-05-2012, 07:30 AM

Be sure to take & share some pics from the up coming Brothers show.

OrrieG · 07-05-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

The truck will be a metallic green. Its about the color of the jolly rancher apple candy.

Subtle.....

Chevette · 07-05-2012, 05:01 PM

Kabwe: You steal my rear left fender? I'd like to know how you got into my garage!

Kabwe · 07-05-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Be sure to take & share some pics from the up coming Brothers show.

I sure will

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Subtle.....

I'm a subtle kind of guy.lol

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Originally Posted by Chevette

Kabwe: You steal my rear left fender? I'd like to know how you got into my garage!

Dang man I did not think you needed it and I sure didn't think that you would notice.lol

VDOG · 07-06-2012, 07:30 PM

Yes sir me and my awful truck will be at the Brothers Truck Show. On the grass somewhere.

You 47 to 59 guys are always welcome to hang out with us 60-72 guys. Figured we werent good enough for yall. LOL

Kabwe · 07-06-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Yes sir me and my awful truck will be at the Brothers Truck Show. On the grass somewhere.

You 47 to 59 guys are always welcome to hang out with us 60-72 guys. Figured we werent good enough for yall. LOL

Well for one, I never called your truck awful. I don't roll like that and you know it.
Second, you guys are more social than us Cali 47-59 guys. You guys know how to do it, so maybe I will just jump ship and get a 67 and sell the 58.

Naw that wont happen.lol But I will see you at the show.

mknittle · 07-06-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks Daze57,

Yes I will be painting the truck, I've already bought the paint. I just got to finish the body work.lol

The truck will be a metallic green. Its about the color of the jolly rancher apple candy.

mmmm sour apple

06-27-2012, 02:22 PM	#1128
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I know what you mean. I ussually work on a lot of other peoples cars/trucks and then mine sets. At least I can drive it but it is far from finished or up to my standards. It is a work in progress. At least you have your car to drive. And I love that thing. That is on my list of things to build. Shannon Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

07-04-2012, 11:41 AM	#1130
ashtray455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: richmond va Posts: 26	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build hey dude hope u have a great 4th had a ? i m going with the mustang ii in the front and the corvette indepent in rear what the best way to tell if i well need drop spindles or stock? urs lookn nice man

07-04-2012, 02:46 PM	#1134
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Truck looks great! How low is the bottom (lowest part behind the front wheel) of the front fender? It seems like the 50's owners finish their trucks and then don't come back to the site too much. Maybe they are all working on muscle cars.

07-04-2012, 04:40 PM	#1136
63split Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: zaandam netherlands Posts: 240	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build your having a cool build too ! like your wheels what size are you using wheels/tire's ? they fill up your fenders nicely Sander,

07-04-2012, 05:14 PM	#1137
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Hey Kabwe, wish I lived close by I'd travel to the shows with you. Final got two other guys by me to buy 51 and 52 so we can cruise together. Love the stance of you ride. My 50 has 4-1/2" at crossmember and 5-3/4 at rear of front fenders, and I also run coilover up front...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

07-04-2012, 06:49 PM	#1139
ashtray455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: richmond va Posts: 26	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build thats ok dude i apperate it anyway i guess the thing is i dont really no how low it will be in rear with the corvette rear, u no may be i should do the rear first thamks man

07-05-2012, 12:18 AM	#1140
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build No one can give you a concrete answer to how low you car will be, because each ride is different. This is hot rodding we do what ever we have to do to get the look we want. All I can tell you is what I've done to get the ride height I have. Engine weight, coil spings, installation, coil overs, etc all that stuff comes into play. You really can't go by others setup it can give you a guideline but I would not trust it other than to give me a guide. Mock up is everything. Last edited by Kabwe; 07-05-2012 at 12:49 AM.

07-05-2012, 12:33 AM	#1141
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build kabwe very nice ride sir !

07-05-2012, 12:34 AM	#1142
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build do you plan on painting it ? and if so what color are ya thinkin' of ?

07-05-2012, 12:51 AM	#1143
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thanks Daze57, Yes I will be painting the truck, I've already bought the paint. I just got to finish the body work.lol The truck will be a metallic green. Its about the color of the jolly rancher apple candy.

07-05-2012, 07:30 AM	#1144
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Be sure to take & share some pics from the up coming Brothers show. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

07-05-2012, 05:01 PM	#1146
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Kabwe: You steal my rear left fender? I'd like to know how you got into my garage! Attached Images

07-06-2012, 07:30 PM	#1148
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Yes sir me and my awful truck will be at the Brothers Truck Show. On the grass somewhere. You 47 to 59 guys are always welcome to hang out with us 60-72 guys. Figured we werent good enough for yall. LOL



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