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71see10 · 11-05-2006, 12:46 PM

Well after Asa has got everyone wondering,I finally got to do something major to the truck.Thanks to asa(seeten), alittle help from my son,and Early Classic. Gotter lowered. The drop was diffently what the truck need!(My opion) 2 1/2" drop spindle and 5" drop spring in the rear. Not as low as asa's truck
but Its what I wanted. (Makes the truck look level.) I would like to thank everyone on the board for all the info that is posted here,It has really been helpful and I know it will help with other projects I will be doing!!!! Here's a few pics of a little progress!

Here's a before and after pic, Asa will most likely post a few more pic he took later!

71see10 · 11-05-2006, 12:50 PM

Here's a few more setting by asa's truck!(man his truck is sharp)

Ryan'70 · 11-05-2006, 12:54 PM

Very nice! The stance is much better now, that's the exact drop I have planned for my truck so that gives me a good idea of what to expect.

action · 11-05-2006, 12:57 PM

Nice, Very nice.

Jerry Jones · 11-05-2006, 01:20 PM

wow!!!

*72CSTC5* · 11-05-2006, 01:37 PM

Those two grille shots side by side look gorgeous. Love the looks of the new drop, nice job.

classicchev · 11-05-2006, 02:10 PM

Love the look, I dont know what is is withe red (green too, well just about any colour) trucks, I just like em!!!!

see ten · 11-05-2006, 02:36 PM

The guys at ECE told him this was an uncommon drop combination but I think it works quite well. The front springs were also replaced with new factory height units. We managed to work this drop in over the course of two evenings after working on the assembly line for 10hrs a day. Dropped the rear one night and the front the next. I think the operation came in at about 4hrs.

Gotcha!

Busted!

corn · 11-05-2006, 03:20 PM

Wow that looks nice! That front really sits low for a 2 1/2 drop. Made a whole different truck out of it didnt it?

**Canadian694x4** · 11-05-2006, 03:32 PM

Well Done! Looks Great, Lots Of Sweet Pics Too!

A.P. · 11-05-2006, 03:47 PM

I like it. Look very good.

A.P.

see ten · 11-05-2006, 06:56 PM

A couple more.

Wow! This shot really does look old when you combine my no talent outta focus shot with the sepia!

powell72 · 11-05-2006, 08:26 PM

That's a perfect drop for that size tire, it fills the wheel wells nicely. Good work guys.

timcos · 11-06-2006, 01:32 AM

Cold hearted orb that rules the night,
Takes away the colors from our sight,
Red is grey and yellow white,
But we must decide which its right,
And which is an illusion.

from Graeme Edge's "The Lament"

**Yukon Jack** · 11-06-2006, 03:29 PM

Very cool pics - very cool trucks!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-06-2006, 04:04 PM

Very nice shots

JRB · 11-06-2006, 04:38 PM

Great lookin trucks,
What drop did you do to the green truck? 3/3 or 3/5? There I go looking at the pictures again and not reading, I know 2 1/2 front and 5 back.

JRB

Rick Mills · 11-06-2006, 05:02 PM

When I see pics like these, I know America's going to be OK.
Baseball, Apple Pie, and these great Chevy trucks. Pure Americana!
Good to see a new generation of Chevy truck fans workin on 'em too.
WHEEEEEEWWWW HOOOOOO!

**Boog** · 11-06-2006, 09:08 PM

Nice goin fellas. Just what that truck needed. Not so low as to be impractical but plenty low enough to be noticed and stock front springs too. It'll handle the speed bumps ok. And letting the next generation get his hands dirty too. Attaboy.
Hey Asa. You take pics for the magazines too?

see ten · 11-09-2006, 11:14 PM

Yep, he's starting the boy out right I do believe! If I'm not mistaken they are already looking for a project that will be his son's driver when he comes of age. And those shots of him with the air tools weren't posed for, his son really works on things with him. I think he has had him operating a welder for a couple years already.

HeavyD · 11-10-2006, 10:16 PM

I like the level look as well. How does the truck ride? The front would obviously be fine using stock springs, but how about the rear? I thought I read about dropping over 2 inches using just springs would make for a poor quality ride, how do you find it?

see ten · 11-10-2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

I like the level look as well. How does the truck ride? The front would obviously be fine using stock springs, but how about the rear? I thought I read about dropping over 2 inches using just springs would make for a poor quality ride, how do you find it?

Well I drove it home for him after he had it aligned and I thought it had a really good ride. Of course I'm used to driving one that's dropped 6" out back (which seems to be a little stiffer, but still a good ride). I don't think he's driven it since it's been aligned but he might jump in here with an answer for you.

11-05-2006, 12:46 PM	#1
71see10 Worthless Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LaFayette, GA Posts: 199	Backwoods Garage Progress Well after Asa has got everyone wondering,I finally got to do something major to the truck.Thanks to asa(seeten), alittle help from my son,and Early Classic. Gotter lowered. The drop was diffently what the truck need!(My opion) 2 1/2" drop spindle and 5" drop spring in the rear. Not as low as asa's truck but Its what I wanted. (Makes the truck look level.) I would like to thank everyone on the board for all the info that is posted here,It has really been helpful and I know it will help with other projects I will be doing!!!! Here's a few pics of a little progress! Here's a before and after pic, Asa will most likely post a few more pic he took later!

11-05-2006, 12:50 PM	#2
71see10 Worthless Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LaFayette, GA Posts: 199	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Here's a few more setting by asa's truck!(man his truck is sharp)

11-05-2006, 12:54 PM	#3
Ryan'70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leader, S.K. Posts: 43	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Very nice! The stance is much better now, that's the exact drop I have planned for my truck so that gives me a good idea of what to expect.

11-05-2006, 12:57 PM	#4
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Nice, Very nice.

11-05-2006, 01:20 PM	#5
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress wow!!! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-05-2006, 01:37 PM	#6
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Those two grille shots side by side look gorgeous. Love the looks of the new drop, nice job.

11-05-2006, 02:10 PM	#7
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Love the look, I dont know what is is withe red (green too, well just about any colour) trucks, I just like em!!!! __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

11-05-2006, 02:36 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress The guys at ECE told him this was an uncommon drop combination but I think it works quite well. The front springs were also replaced with new factory height units. We managed to work this drop in over the course of two evenings after working on the assembly line for 10hrs a day. Dropped the rear one night and the front the next. I think the operation came in at about 4hrs. Gotcha! Busted!

11-05-2006, 03:20 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Wow that looks nice! That front really sits low for a 2 1/2 drop. Made a whole different truck out of it didnt it?

11-05-2006, 03:32 PM	#10
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Well Done! Looks Great, Lots Of Sweet Pics Too! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-05-2006, 03:47 PM	#11
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress I like it. Look very good. A.P.

11-05-2006, 06:56 PM	#12
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress A couple more. Wow! This shot really does look old when you combine my no talent outta focus shot with the sepia! Last edited by see ten; 11-05-2006 at 06:57 PM.

11-05-2006, 08:26 PM	#13
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress That's a perfect drop for that size tire, it fills the wheel wells nicely. Good work guys. __________________ 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

11-06-2006, 01:32 AM	#14
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Cold hearted orb that rules the night, Takes away the colors from our sight, Red is grey and yellow white, But we must decide which its right, And which is an illusion. from Graeme Edge's "The Lament" __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-06-2006, 03:29 PM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Very cool pics - very cool trucks! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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11-06-2006, 04:04 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Very nice shots __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-06-2006, 04:38 PM	#17
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Great lookin trucks, What drop did you do to the green truck? 3/3 or 3/5? There I go looking at the pictures again and not reading, I know 2 1/2 front and 5 back. JRB Last edited by JRB; 11-06-2006 at 04:41 PM.

11-06-2006, 05:02 PM	#18
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress When I see pics like these, I know America's going to be OK. Baseball, Apple Pie, and these great Chevy trucks. Pure Americana! Good to see a new generation of Chevy truck fans workin on 'em too. WHEEEEEEWWWW HOOOOOO! __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}

11-06-2006, 09:08 PM	#19
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,139	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Nice goin fellas. Just what that truck needed. Not so low as to be impractical but plenty low enough to be noticed and stock front springs too. It'll handle the speed bumps ok. And letting the next generation get his hands dirty too. Attaboy. Hey Asa. You take pics for the magazines too? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-09-2006, 11:14 PM	#20
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress Yep, he's starting the boy out right I do believe! If I'm not mistaken they are already looking for a project that will be his son's driver when he comes of age. And those shots of him with the air tools weren't posed for, his son really works on things with him. I think he has had him operating a welder for a couple years already.

11-10-2006, 10:16 PM	#21
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Backwoods Garage Progress I like the level look as well. How does the truck ride? The front would obviously be fine using stock springs, but how about the rear? I thought I read about dropping over 2 inches using just springs would make for a poor quality ride, how do you find it? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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