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72BlckButy · 04-19-2010, 03:03 PM

I've kind of learned that shock relocators are almost a must have when you lower a truck. In some instances you can get away with not running them, but in most cases, it better just to do it while you're under there.

If you want to take it on its maiden voyage, head up to the Magic Dragon meet April 30-May 2; you will not be disappointed.

You will be in good company....

big mike71 · 04-19-2010, 07:32 PM

I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back.

djmachinist · 04-19-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back.

Mike,
Can't wait to see them mounted! Good choice...

Dale

72BlckButy · 04-19-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back.

Hmmm.... can't wait to see them.

djmachinist · 04-20-2010, 04:57 PM

More pics..... The new tilt Steering column is in...pics of the transmission cooling lines.....

djmachinist · 04-20-2010, 04:59 PM

More pics.....

tommyd241 · 04-20-2010, 05:43 PM

Wow! Just read through the entire thread. This truck is coming along beautifully!

VA72C10 · 04-20-2010, 09:28 PM

Looking great!!!

*highperf4x4* · 04-20-2010, 11:50 PM

Tilt steering, awesome!

*highperf4x4* · 04-23-2010, 12:17 AM

Wow!! That's sweet

Are you going to be able to get that oil filter out of there?

djmachinist · 04-23-2010, 07:22 PM

Ok......First day home with the GMC took a few pics after I cleaned her up and replaced the glove box...

tommyd241 · 04-23-2010, 09:23 PM

Gorgeous!

big mike71 · 04-23-2010, 09:27 PM

Your truck looks sweet, and you cost me about $1300.00 so far, because I bought wheels and tires after seeing yours.

djmachinist · 04-24-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Your truck looks sweet, and you cost me about $1300.00 so far, because I bought wheels and tires after seeing yours.

Mike,

Thanks for the Kudo's, sorry about twisting your arm buying the new wheels!!

but I bet they look sweet on your truck and you got the five spoke version which is what I wanted to do, but could not spring for the extra cost of converting to five lug.

Dale

big mike71 · 04-24-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by djmachinist

Mike,

Thanks for the Kudo's, sorry about twisting your arm buying the new wheels!!

but I bet they look sweet on your truck and you got the five spoke version which is what I wanted to do, but could not spring for the extra cost of converting to five lug.

Dale

I feel like a copy cat ,because I bought the same tires as you too. Next thing you know I'll be posting pics of my new green paint.

djmachinist · 04-24-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

I feel like a copy cat ,because I bought the same tires as you too. Next thing you know I'll be posting pics of my new green paint.

bigguy69 · 04-23-2010, 10:01 PM

looks great!! awesome job!!

VA72C10 · 04-23-2010, 11:42 PM

Looks great! Clean comes to mind! Nice selections and the work looks good!

*highperf4x4* · 04-24-2010, 01:55 AM

RIGHTEOUS!!

I'm jealous.

djmachinist · 04-27-2010, 01:29 PM

Had a Extreme Bedliner spray in today and an Alarm installed by the same people. I went with the "Extreme liner" after reading good reviews about it. I have an "Extreme truck center" two blocks from my house which worked out fine. I am very happy with the results, I'll post pics tonight.

Dale

*highperf4x4* · 04-27-2010, 02:35 PM

Can't wait. Never heard of them before.

djmachinist · 04-27-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Can't wait. Never heard of them before.

Yeah, "Extreme" is the new kid on the block. Texture and shine wise they look alot like the LIne-X bedliner. Kinda Glossy looking.

Dale

*highperf4x4* · 04-27-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by djmachinist

Yeah, "Extreme" is the new kid on the block. Texture and shine wise they look alot like the LIne-X bedliner. Kinda Glossy looking.

Dale

Cool! I'll be waiting for the pics. Are you going to stress test it for us to see if it's as strong too?

Effeckt · 04-27-2010, 03:18 PM

Amazing truck! Just read through all 7 pages. Great job with this build!

msgross · 04-27-2010, 05:06 PM

moved for ya... nice project

04-19-2010, 03:03 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build I've kind of learned that shock relocators are almost a must have when you lower a truck. In some instances you can get away with not running them, but in most cases, it better just to do it while you're under there. If you want to take it on its maiden voyage, head up to the Magic Dragon meet April 30-May 2; you will not be disappointed. You will be in good company.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-19-2010, 07:32 PM	#2
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build I just ordered the five spoke legends, 17-8 front 17-9 back. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

04-20-2010, 04:57 PM	#5
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More pics..... The new tilt Steering column is in...pics of the transmission cooling lines..... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-20-2010, 04:59 PM	#6
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More pics..... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-20-2010, 05:43 PM	#7
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Wow! Just read through the entire thread. This truck is coming along beautifully! __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-20-2010, 09:28 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Looking great!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-20-2010, 11:50 PM	#9
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Tilt steering, awesome!

04-23-2010, 12:17 AM	#10
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Wow!! That's sweet Are you going to be able to get that oil filter out of there?

04-23-2010, 07:22 PM	#11
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Ok......First day home with the GMC took a few pics after I cleaned her up and replaced the glove box... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-23-2010, 09:23 PM	#12
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Gorgeous! __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-23-2010, 09:27 PM	#13
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Your truck looks sweet, and you cost me about $1300.00 so far, because I bought wheels and tires after seeing yours. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

04-23-2010, 10:01 PM	#17
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build looks great!! awesome job!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

04-23-2010, 11:42 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Looks great! Clean comes to mind! Nice selections and the work looks good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-24-2010, 01:55 AM	#19
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build RIGHTEOUS!! I'm jealous.

04-27-2010, 01:29 PM	#20
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Had a Extreme Bedliner spray in today and an Alarm installed by the same people. I went with the "Extreme liner" after reading good reviews about it. I have an "Extreme truck center" two blocks from my house which worked out fine. I am very happy with the results, I'll post pics tonight. Dale __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447 Last edited by djmachinist; 04-27-2010 at 01:31 PM.



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04-27-2010, 02:35 PM	#21
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Can't wait. Never heard of them before.

04-27-2010, 03:18 PM	#24
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Amazing truck! Just read through all 7 pages. Great job with this build! __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

04-27-2010, 05:06 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build moved for ya... nice project __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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