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**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-05-2018, 06:29 PM

Look what came in on the big brown truck today... WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2018, 10:57 PM

Bags?valves? The whole works?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-06-2018, 03:24 PM

Should be everything but the ACCUAIR ENDO-CVT tank. It should be here any day.. WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2018, 04:05 PM

Awesome!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:21 PM

My Panel is back home for me to fit the LS motor and install the air ride kit. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:26 PM

Hotter than a firecracker today! But I still managed to get the rear air bags installed.... (Had to strap the front end down because the balancing point was too far back without an engine and front clip on it.) WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:29 PM

Tail dragging! Need to get the air lines in and install front bags. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 08:47 PM

I also fitted our custom boltless rear bumper. I had a lot of trimming in some areas and adding material in the corners. These rear bumpers wer designed for the puckups not the panels and suburbans. However I have the technology to make it work..

WES

**Advanced Design** · 07-14-2018, 09:26 PM

Nice work...bumper looks tight with the body, looks good!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-14-2018, 10:13 PM

Looks great! The bumper fits really nice

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-14-2018, 11:27 PM

Thanks guys. There's a little more fitting to do with the bumper, but it's close. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-19-2018, 09:49 PM

Well the air bags are touching the bump stops so time to cut them off...

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-20-2018, 08:37 AM

You didn't need them anyway. ..

**KevinK7** · 07-20-2018, 12:38 PM

Nice work overall, but great job with the bumper install, nice custom fit : )

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-22-2018, 07:45 PM

Spent the day installing the front air bags.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-22-2018, 07:51 PM

Few more pictures.. WES

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-22-2018, 10:05 PM

It's coming together nicely.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-22-2018, 10:44 PM

Thank you..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-25-2018, 08:49 PM

We have lift off.. Checking for leaks...

3drburb · 07-26-2018, 10:15 PM

Looking good.
It's time to temporarily hang one front fender to see where it sits.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-27-2018, 09:46 AM

It looks good. I can't wait to see it together.

**lolife99** · 07-27-2018, 12:18 PM

Wes,... your lower bag "cups" are kind of a generic tall size.
You can easily shorten these to get more drop out of the front.
They are easy to remove because you can deflate the bag to un-bolt them.

Some even cup the lower a-arms and mount the bag directly to the a-arm.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-06-2018, 03:44 PM

Thank you lolife99.

They go plenty low for me.. lol I am not trying to drag frame. I just want the ability to change ride heights if needed to keep my front tires from rubbing when I turn.

On another note, I just received these two boxes... I think there is going to be more progress soon...

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-06-2018, 04:15 PM

Loving the progress Wes....keep it up!

**lolife99** · 08-07-2018, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Thank you lolife99.

They go plenty low for me.. lol I am not trying to drag frame. I just want the ability to change ride heights if needed to keep my front tires from rubbing when I turn.

The only reason I suggest lowering the cup height,... is to help keep your ride height low, with the correct amount of air in the front bags.
You'll be surprised how high the front is.
It won't be as low a 4/6 drop.
And if you drive with less air the ride will be terrible.
Just my 2 cents,...

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07-05-2018, 10:57 PM	#152
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07-06-2018, 03:24 PM	#153
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07-06-2018, 04:05 PM	#154
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07-14-2018, 08:21 PM	#155
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07-14-2018, 08:26 PM	#156
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Hotter than a firecracker today! But I still managed to get the rear air bags installed.... (Had to strap the front end down because the balancing point was too far back without an engine and front clip on it.) WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

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07-14-2018, 08:47 PM	#158
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! I also fitted our custom boltless rear bumper. I had a lot of trimming in some areas and adding material in the corners. These rear bumpers wer designed for the puckups not the panels and suburbans. However I have the technology to make it work.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-14-2018, 09:26 PM	#159
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07-14-2018, 10:13 PM	#160
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Looks great! The bumper fits really nice __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-14-2018, 11:27 PM	#161
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thanks guys. There's a little more fitting to do with the bumper, but it's close. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-19-2018, 09:49 PM	#162
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07-20-2018, 08:37 AM	#163
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07-20-2018, 12:38 PM	#164
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07-22-2018, 07:45 PM	#165
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07-22-2018, 07:51 PM	#166
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07-22-2018, 10:05 PM	#167
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07-27-2018, 09:46 AM	#171
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08-06-2018, 03:44 PM	#173
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I am getting excited about my Panel!! Thank you lolife99. They go plenty low for me.. lol I am not trying to drag frame. I just want the ability to change ride heights if needed to keep my front tires from rubbing when I turn. On another note, I just received these two boxes... I think there is going to be more progress soon... Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-06-2018, 04:15 PM	#174
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