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99 to Life · 01-30-2018, 12:56 PM

can't believe all that room you had. looks way better for sure.

Scott2 · 01-30-2018, 12:59 PM

Looks great! What's it do to ride height? Obviously you can still put in on the ground!

lower50's · 01-30-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Much better!

I agree

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Bob, new set-up looks great. How much taller is the new tire compared to the old?...Jim

Thanks. The original tire was 26" the one I took off was 25" the new one is 28" 235/55/18

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Originally Posted by MIKESAD50

Looks good, I like the the change.

Thanks Me too

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

can't believe all that room you had. looks way better for sure.

The tire just touches the inner fender aired out.

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Originally Posted by Scott2

Looks great! What's it do to ride height? Obviously you can still put in on the ground!

Ride height will be the same but I will a bit lower on air bag pressure.

Thanks guys it looks really good can't wait to get the duallys painted to match and see it outside.

rusty76 · 01-30-2018, 05:39 PM

Oh snap. That looks really nice. I’m jealous.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-30-2018, 08:47 PM

That looks so much nicer than the iroc looking wheel brother!

lower50's · 01-31-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Oh snap. That looks really nice. I’m jealous.

Thanks Matt Get working on yours I want to see some progress in October.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That looks so much nicer than the iroc looking wheel brother!

Ya I agree. Sometimes things just have to evolve.

lower50's · 01-31-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

can't believe all that room you had.

Ya I forgot I cut 3" off the bottom of the fenders too.

Dave_The_BMXER · 01-31-2018, 11:59 AM

Might have to meet up for some new photos

lower50's · 02-01-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave_The_BMXER

Might have to meet up for some new photos

Sounds good Dave. I could come out to your part of the world.

lower50's · 02-01-2018, 08:59 AM

Thought I would show all my fun shop seats for hanging out. Everything is on casters so they can be moved out of the way.
Caravan couch. It can recline all the way and is still stable.
Step stool/seat
Movie theater seats
And the racing office chair.
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piratexpress1369a · 02-01-2018, 10:01 AM

Rims look awesome ..nice seating section.. lol

rusty76 · 02-01-2018, 08:22 PM

I might have to use the caravan seats. As long as I don’t roll away or off. Lol.

Nut Case · 02-02-2018, 05:19 AM

Lowered

All that is left to complete your set up is a fridge loaded with the beverage of your choice and a pot belly stove.

Fun, fun, fun.

Nut case

Shop looks great....

lower50's · 02-02-2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Rims look awesome ..nice seating section.. lol

Thanks Corey

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I might have to use the caravan seats. As long as I don’t roll away or off. Lol.

It is quite stable, you can even recline all the way with out tipping over.

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Originally Posted by Nut Case

Lowered

All that is left to complete your set up is a fridge loaded with the beverage of your choice and a pot belly stove.

Fun, fun, fun.

Nut case

Shop looks great....

I have a full size fridge in the corner full of drinks/Beer

lower50's · 03-12-2018, 11:05 PM

So all last summer my hydro boost was leaking out the front seal, I just kept putting absorbant pads under it and toped up the fluid. So after a long search I found the right one for the right price. Bought a rebuilt one off amazon (no core charge) and a rebuild kit off ebay for $40 for the other one down the road.
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99 to Life · 03-13-2018, 08:45 AM

nice, gotta love the net.

rusty76 · 03-13-2018, 06:52 PM

I was wondering where you been hiding. I thought maybe you were buried up in snow. Hope all is well. Good score on the hydro boost.

lower50's · 03-14-2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice, gotta love the net.

Yes sir!! My parts guy was $100 more than Amazon, and I get garage discount.

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Originally Posted by rusty76

I was wondering where you been hiding. I thought maybe you were buried up in snow. Hope all is well. Good score on the hydro boost.

Ya I have been catching up with other projects that took a back burner when I was building the shop. Now back on the truck for some maintenance. Not much snow up here at all actually 1/2".

lower50's · 03-16-2018, 02:31 AM

Hydro boost is back on and hooked up need to bleed the system when I start it up. Also changed out a few of my ignition switches that started to give me some trouble.
My shop has just a few projects on the go.
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dsraven · 03-16-2018, 09:53 AM

don't think your'e gonna get that tire on the jetta,but if you did.........new build thread, haha

when you bleed the hydroost, what I have found to be helpful is to run the return line into a jug instead of back to the reservoir. that way the air bubbles don't get back to the pump and cause them to be aerating the whole system plus the power steering system, plus any debris in the lines or coming back from the hydroboost (?) will be captured. of course you need a buddy to keep feeding fresh fluid to the reservoir (I use an old 1 gallon plastic jerry can with the lid adapted so it will accept a 3/4 hose, that way it is easy for the reservoir checker to tip some more in). I find doing power steering systems and hydroboost systems this way makes the job much faster because the fresh fluid doesn't get bubbles in it from the returning fluid line which is usually a lot of air at first. since the system is re-using the fluid the pump takes the returning bubbles, makes them smaller and redistributes them back into the system.so you are getting aerated fluid re-distributed to compound the problem. also, there is a pressure reserve cannister (engineered to give a reserve power brake application should you lose the pump from broken belt or stalled engine etc) in the hydroboost that can possibly get bubbles in it so it will take longer to purge that as well. it takes longer to get them out and you need to let it sit for awhile inbetween each set of "runs" to allow the air to settle out/escape, then do it all over again. sure, you use a couple extra quarts of fluid but if your system is clean to start you could capture it in a clean jug and possibly use it for something.
just a thought

dsraven · 03-16-2018, 09:55 AM

sorry, shouldda said liters, fellow Canadian, not quarts. what was I thinkin......showing my age I guess....
still think the jetta would look cool with a 4x4 under it, haha

lower50's · 03-19-2018, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

sorry, shouldda said liters, fellow Canadian, not quarts. what was I thinkin......showing my age I guess....
still think the jetta would look cool with a 4x4 under it, haha

Good idea with the return in the bottle.
As for the Jetta on a 4x4. It's funny you said that because I'm swapping that TDI into my Jeep next winter.

lower50's · 03-19-2018, 06:11 PM

Well rear dually rims are painted to match the front and my son and I put them on.
Whoever thought of the playing cards around the rim for painting need a pat on the back.
OOOHHHH YYAA that it what the truck needed!!!!!

Then I put the truck on the hoist for the first time. Aired out it rests nicely on the hoist.
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OutlawDrifter · 03-19-2018, 06:19 PM

That looks great!

**oldman3** · 03-19-2018, 07:15 PM

Looking good there buddy...Jim

01-30-2018, 12:56 PM	#1901
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build can't believe all that room you had. looks way better for sure. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

01-30-2018, 12:59 PM	#1902
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01-30-2018, 05:39 PM	#1904
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build Oh snap. That looks really nice. I’m jealous. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

01-30-2018, 08:47 PM	#1905
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build That looks so much nicer than the iroc looking wheel brother! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-31-2018, 11:59 AM	#1908
Dave_The_BMXER Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mississauga Posts: 90	Re: My 52 GMC Build Might have to meet up for some new photos

02-01-2018, 08:59 AM	#1910
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Thought I would show all my fun shop seats for hanging out. Everything is on casters so they can be moved out of the way. Caravan couch. It can recline all the way and is still stable. Step stool/seat Movie theater seats And the racing office chair. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-01-2018, 10:01 AM	#1911
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Rims look awesome ..nice seating section.. lol __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

02-01-2018, 08:22 PM	#1912
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build I might have to use the caravan seats. As long as I don’t roll away or off. Lol. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

02-02-2018, 05:19 AM	#1913
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lowered All that is left to complete your set up is a fridge loaded with the beverage of your choice and a pot belly stove. Fun, fun, fun. Nut case Shop looks great.... __________________ Been there, wrecked that

03-12-2018, 11:05 PM	#1915
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So all last summer my hydro boost was leaking out the front seal, I just kept putting absorbant pads under it and toped up the fluid. So after a long search I found the right one for the right price. Bought a rebuilt one off amazon (no core charge) and a rebuild kit off ebay for $40 for the other one down the road. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-13-2018, 08:45 AM	#1916
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My 52 GMC Build nice, gotta love the net. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

03-13-2018, 06:52 PM	#1917
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 52 GMC Build I was wondering where you been hiding. I thought maybe you were buried up in snow. Hope all is well. Good score on the hydro boost. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

03-16-2018, 02:31 AM	#1919
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Hydro boost is back on and hooked up need to bleed the system when I start it up. Also changed out a few of my ignition switches that started to give me some trouble. My shop has just a few projects on the go. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-16-2018, 09:53 AM	#1920
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: My 52 GMC Build don't think your'e gonna get that tire on the jetta,but if you did.........new build thread, haha when you bleed the hydroost, what I have found to be helpful is to run the return line into a jug instead of back to the reservoir. that way the air bubbles don't get back to the pump and cause them to be aerating the whole system plus the power steering system, plus any debris in the lines or coming back from the hydroboost (?) will be captured. of course you need a buddy to keep feeding fresh fluid to the reservoir (I use an old 1 gallon plastic jerry can with the lid adapted so it will accept a 3/4 hose, that way it is easy for the reservoir checker to tip some more in). I find doing power steering systems and hydroboost systems this way makes the job much faster because the fresh fluid doesn't get bubbles in it from the returning fluid line which is usually a lot of air at first. since the system is re-using the fluid the pump takes the returning bubbles, makes them smaller and redistributes them back into the system.so you are getting aerated fluid re-distributed to compound the problem. also, there is a pressure reserve cannister (engineered to give a reserve power brake application should you lose the pump from broken belt or stalled engine etc) in the hydroboost that can possibly get bubbles in it so it will take longer to purge that as well. it takes longer to get them out and you need to let it sit for awhile inbetween each set of "runs" to allow the air to settle out/escape, then do it all over again. sure, you use a couple extra quarts of fluid but if your system is clean to start you could capture it in a clean jug and possibly use it for something. just a thought

03-16-2018, 09:55 AM	#1921
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,220	Re: My 52 GMC Build sorry, shouldda said liters, fellow Canadian, not quarts. what was I thinkin......showing my age I guess.... still think the jetta would look cool with a 4x4 under it, haha



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03-19-2018, 06:11 PM	#1923
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well rear dually rims are painted to match the front and my son and I put them on. Whoever thought of the playing cards around the rim for painting need a pat on the back. OOOHHHH YYAA that it what the truck needed!!!!! Then I put the truck on the hoist for the first time. Aired out it rests nicely on the hoist. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-19-2018, 06:19 PM	#1924
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03-19-2018, 07:15 PM	#1925
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 52 GMC Build Looking good there buddy...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 />

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