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tcb-1 · 02-21-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrixR4Kids

This is the road I am thinking about with my stepper, great info. Subscribing..

us stepside guys really don't have a lot of room to mount our air ride hardware. you have inside the bed or the frame rails. I'm trying to get everything in the spare tire region. think stealth....

Spray-Bomb · 02-21-2010, 06:22 PM

Looking good man

Just a good clean truck, I like the way you are setting it up now, it looks good & goes with the truck
It really gets into a LOT of work going lower than that
Killer has a 6" Z in the rear, 3" cupped LCAs, 2.5" drop spindles & still doesnt lay on 29" tall tires... Plus I shaved my firewall for clearance
But I think Ima finish it up that way for a lil while till I build it a custom frame

I wont build another set of 3" deep cups for the front again tho, they hit the ground first & it doesnt let it lay out as far as it could
They would be good for a static air drop or somebody that doesnt wanna lay out tho
I plan to plate the bottom of my next LCAs & cut the inside out of the arm, then brace it up with some 8" pipe, that way nothing on the arms hangs down lower than stock

tcb-1 · 02-21-2010, 06:27 PM

spray,
you were one of the several that inspired me to go air. your fab work is sick. glad you stopped by to gander at my beater.

sourkraut · 02-21-2010, 07:13 PM

doug, awesome build thread! I have no idea how I had missed this! I have just read your whole thread and it is looking good, keep up the good work!

TrixR4Kids · 02-21-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

us stepside guys really don't have a lot of room to mount our air ride hardware. you have inside the bed or the frame rails. I'm trying to get everything in the spare tire region. think stealth....

I have static dropped trucks before, the whole air ride conversion is intimidating but some well written (with pics) posts kinda takes the unknown away. There are some awesome rides and help on this forum. Stealth is good.

Slick67 · 02-23-2010, 12:22 PM

One of my favs. I like the cleanliness!

crakarjax · 02-23-2010, 01:17 PM

I am sporting an evil grin right now... check out this thread

packrat42 · 02-24-2010, 06:53 PM

Thats just bad ass.

tcb-1 · 03-06-2010, 05:43 PM

got some wiring done today. one more thing off the checklist. we're gettin' there!

I decided to wire the valves up with 4 conductor trailer wire. pretty cheap, .79 a foot at Napa. went with 10 gauge primary wire from the battery to the relay and from the "unfused ignition" plug on the fuse block to the relay. I used stick-on nylon strap bases so I didn't drill multiple holes in an otherwise solid cab.

disclamer. I like wiring. I'm just weird like that.

and

once the main harness runs out of the rear of the cab, I attached it to the existing brake line.

thought I'd take a few pic of the tank plumbing. I notched the frame a bit so the 5 gallon AVS tank would sit centered between the frame rails..... and what's nice is the the fittings are now protected from rock kickups and roadkill.....

compressor leader to tank interface:

pressure switch to tank interface:

to keep my greasy paws off the switchbox controller, I had a thought last night while having a C & C. like?

next stop, valve bank and final plumbing.

to be continued.

big_al_71 · 03-06-2010, 06:01 PM

Doug,,,,,that wiring looks totally awesome great job..........

sourkraut · 03-06-2010, 07:32 PM

excellent work Doug! I love wiring too, people usually do think your nuts to like it! (until they need help with it)

Rochlow · 03-06-2010, 10:07 PM

Perfect, now I know what to do with all my CR baggies...

Even though I've bagged a few trucks, this thread has alot of helpful info dealing with 67-72 styles..

powell72 · 03-07-2010, 12:20 AM

Well Doug, it looks like if people want to make money in the stock market they should buy stock in zipties before we do wiring jobs.

Good job, nice clean install as always.

Is it bad that I new what a C&C was before I even saw the pic???

tcb-1 · 03-07-2010, 09:59 AM

Chris,
I knew you'd appreciate my madness...... we would have been retired now if we came up with the nylon wire wrap idea. oh well, should've, would've, could've.

oh, and C&C is the international language of Friday nights at my place!

nuke1 · 03-07-2010, 09:59 AM

Great job Doug, nice and clean, and who can complain about a C&C!

tcb-1 · 03-07-2010, 04:06 PM

call me crazy, but I think I found another set of rims so these may be up for sale. keeping the 17" tires though.

I'm never satisfied......

72BlckButy · 03-07-2010, 08:55 PM

Doug... mad attention to detail, however, I wouldn't expect anything less.

You've got me curious on the new shoes consideration though.

SCOTI · 03-07-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

You've got me curious on the new shoes consideration though.

I agree.... Shouldn't there be some sort of rule against swatting the bees nest?

tcb-1 · 03-07-2010, 09:43 PM

I know, I know. I'm up to 4 different sets of steelies in 3 years. oh and that's not including the oem 15" x 6" that came when I bought the truck. I found wheel fabricator that can whip up a set 17" x 7" oem steelies with any backspace I want and 6 x 5.5 bc. decisions, decisions.

okay, I am sick. I take medication. I'm a steel rim addict. there it's out! wait....... I hear sirens coming.

gotta go.......................

72BlckButy · 03-07-2010, 09:44 PM

Edit... caps?

tcb-1 · 03-07-2010, 09:45 PM

didja halfta ask?!!!

72BlckButy · 03-07-2010, 09:54 PM

Edited... nope.

Security guy · 03-07-2010, 10:08 PM

Good info! I may be doing this in another year. Love your truck!

powell72 · 03-08-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

I'm a steel rim addict.

Steelies rule, you know it, I know it, and people that don't agree just don't get it!

kyull67 · 03-08-2010, 09:15 PM

You know I'm gonna have to air ride my stepper now.... Looks Awesome!

02-21-2010, 06:22 PM	#177
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Looking good man Just a good clean truck, I like the way you are setting it up now, it looks good & goes with the truck It really gets into a LOT of work going lower than that Killer has a 6" Z in the rear, 3" cupped LCAs, 2.5" drop spindles & still doesnt lay on 29" tall tires... Plus I shaved my firewall for clearance But I think Ima finish it up that way for a lil while till I build it a custom frame I wont build another set of 3" deep cups for the front again tho, they hit the ground first & it doesnt let it lay out as far as it could They would be good for a static air drop or somebody that doesnt wanna lay out tho I plan to plate the bottom of my next LCAs & cut the inside out of the arm, then brace it up with some 8" pipe, that way nothing on the arms hangs down lower than stock __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 02-21-2010 at 06:26 PM.

02-21-2010, 06:27 PM	#178
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside spray, you were one of the several that inspired me to go air. your fab work is sick. glad you stopped by to gander at my beater. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-21-2010, 07:13 PM	#179
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside doug, awesome build thread! I have no idea how I had missed this! I have just read your whole thread and it is looking good, keep up the good work! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

02-23-2010, 12:22 PM	#181
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside One of my favs. I like the cleanliness! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

02-23-2010, 01:17 PM	#182
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Super low-buck compressor - $19 I am sporting an evil grin right now... check out this thread __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-24-2010, 06:53 PM	#183
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Thats just bad ass. __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

03-06-2010, 05:43 PM	#184
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside got some wiring done today. one more thing off the checklist. we're gettin' there! I decided to wire the valves up with 4 conductor trailer wire. pretty cheap, .79 a foot at Napa. went with 10 gauge primary wire from the battery to the relay and from the "unfused ignition" plug on the fuse block to the relay. I used stick-on nylon strap bases so I didn't drill multiple holes in an otherwise solid cab. disclamer. I like wiring. I'm just weird like that. and once the main harness runs out of the rear of the cab, I attached it to the existing brake line. thought I'd take a few pic of the tank plumbing. I notched the frame a bit so the 5 gallon AVS tank would sit centered between the frame rails..... and what's nice is the the fittings are now protected from rock kickups and roadkill..... compressor leader to tank interface: pressure switch to tank interface: to keep my greasy paws off the switchbox controller, I had a thought last night while having a C & C. like? next stop, valve bank and final plumbing. to be continued. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 03-06-2010 at 06:04 PM.

03-06-2010, 06:01 PM	#185
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Doug,,,,,that wiring looks totally awesome great job.......... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-06-2010, 07:32 PM	#186
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside excellent work Doug! I love wiring too, people usually do think your nuts to like it! (until they need help with it) __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

03-06-2010, 10:07 PM	#187
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Perfect, now I know what to do with all my CR baggies... Even though I've bagged a few trucks, this thread has alot of helpful info dealing with 67-72 styles..

03-07-2010, 12:20 AM	#188
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Well Doug, it looks like if people want to make money in the stock market they should buy stock in zipties before we do wiring jobs. Good job, nice clean install as always. Is it bad that I new what a C&C was before I even saw the pic??? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-07-2010, 09:59 AM	#189
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Chris, I knew you'd appreciate my madness...... we would have been retired now if we came up with the nylon wire wrap idea. oh well, should've, would've, could've. oh, and C&C is the international language of Friday nights at my place! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-07-2010, 09:59 AM	#190
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Great job Doug, nice and clean, and who can complain about a C&C! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-07-2010, 04:06 PM	#191
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside call me crazy, but I think I found another set of rims so these may be up for sale. keeping the 17" tires though. I'm never satisfied...... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 03-07-2010 at 04:09 PM.

03-07-2010, 08:55 PM	#192
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Doug... mad attention to detail, however, I wouldn't expect anything less. You've got me curious on the new shoes consideration though. __________________ -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)



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03-07-2010, 09:43 PM	#194
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside I know, I know. I'm up to 4 different sets of steelies in 3 years. oh and that's not including the oem 15" x 6" that came when I bought the truck. I found wheel fabricator that can whip up a set 17" x 7" oem steelies with any backspace I want and 6 x 5.5 bc. decisions, decisions. okay, I am sick. I take medication. I'm a steel rim addict. there it's out! wait....... I hear sirens coming. gotta go....................... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-07-2010, 09:44 PM	#195
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Edit... caps? __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-07-2010 at 09:54 PM.

03-07-2010, 09:45 PM	#196
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside didja halfta ask?!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-07-2010, 09:54 PM	#197
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Edited... nope. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-07-2010 at 09:54 PM.

03-07-2010, 10:08 PM	#198
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Good info! I may be doing this in another year. Love your truck!

03-08-2010, 09:15 PM	#200
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