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Dinos63 · 07-22-2008, 11:41 PM

looks like a lot of work, nice job

michael bagby · 03-24-2009, 12:04 AM

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Dinos63 · 03-24-2009, 12:38 AM

lookin good joe

**Captainfab** · 03-24-2009, 12:45 AM

Lookin good Joe......I was just wondering when we were going to see an update from you.

When welding those holes up on your frame be careful as to not weld too much on one side at a time.....that could warp your frame. try to alternate top & bottom, left & right, you want to balance out the shrinkage from the welds.

4dranch · 03-24-2009, 07:08 AM

Dang It's about time we got a update

,,,

Works looking good Joe.

joe231 · 07-23-2008, 08:28 AM

thanks Dino!

TimE · 07-23-2008, 12:48 PM

I appreciate the offer, Joe, but the relatives out there don't have a great appreciation for "yard art".

A '48 panel project would be too cool. Got any pics?

As far as my truck, I haven't had time to touch it since the 4th. Maybe next week when I'm off again.

Anyway, good luck with the 66, selling the 64 and the "new" '48 project.

lambchop · 07-23-2008, 05:24 PM

my 66 is raked alot (but i kinda like it) and i haven't done any thing to it ? bought it from orig. owner old farm truck. will bad shocks make my truck sink down like it's doin or wore out coils?

joe231 · 07-23-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

I appreciate the offer, Joe, but the relatives out there don't have a great appreciation for "yard art".

A '48 panel project would be too cool. Got any pics?

As far as my truck, I haven't had time to touch it since the 4th. Maybe next week when I'm off again.

Anyway, good luck with the 66, selling the 64 and the "new" '48 project.

Alright man
here is a couple crappy pix

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i'll try to get better pics this weekend

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Originally Posted by lambchop

my 66 is raked alot (but i kinda like it) and i haven't done any thing to it ? bought it from orig. owner old farm truck. will bad shocks make my truck sink down like it's doin or wore out coils?

shouldn't be the shocks, probably sagging springs

protrash64 · 07-23-2008, 10:41 PM

How many 'ones' did that stripping cost ya??

jonzcustomshop · 07-31-2008, 07:58 PM

joe its been awhile since you installed the jeep coils, how have they been working out?
I am thinking of doing them on both my trucks..

joe231 · 07-31-2008, 09:23 PM

they work good if you don't haul anything.
they are soft, ride is nice, but even a couple hundred pounds in the back will cause it to bottom out over bumps.

SCOTI · 08-02-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

they work good if you don't haul anything.
they are soft, ride is nice, but even a couple hundred pounds in the back will cause it to bottom out over bumps.

Hey guys.... I'm not a regular over here but I have a big soft spot for 64-66 big window short fleets so I do check in from time to time.

For those wanting to drop the rear & still haul cargo, you should consider air bags. You can swap a pair of dbl convoluted bags in place of the coils, plum some DOT airline to a convenient location & install schrader valves to add/delete air pressure when wanted. It's a basic set-up that rides great, isn't too cost prohibitive ( 2x bags @ $75ea, DOT airline <$20, & 2x schrader valves @ $5ea), & works well.

Just keep the air pressure @ a set amount for normal driving & when it's time to 'work', add a little air just like you would to your tires.

Awsome trucks over here BTW!

joe231 · 08-02-2008, 05:37 PM

SCOTI,

over here
thanks for the input.
that is my current plan
I'm trying to figure out a good place to mount the schraders.
don't want it permanent, got a york that i'm gonna eventually run on board air with.
i hate to drill holes, but i can always weld 'em up later

SCOTI · 08-02-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

SCOTI,

over here
thanks for the input.
that is my current plan
I'm trying to figure out a good place to mount the schraders.
don't want it permanent, got a york that i'm gonna eventually run on board air with.
i hate to drill holes, but i can always weld 'em up later

On my 68, I drilled a couple of 1/4" holes in the license plate box & mounted them behind the plate (flip-up plate w/an ECE hidden hitch).

I was planning on doing the same thing for my 74 w/it's home made air over leaf set-up since I used a modified ECE hidden hitch set-up on it as well. But, I found a couple of correct size holes already drilled in front of the wheel tubs on the floor of the bed so I used them.

scotts62 · 08-02-2008, 08:56 PM

Hey did Mitch get over sprayed???

Truck is looking good dude, i have a speedometer over here if you wana put at least one guage in it

joe231 · 08-02-2008, 05:52 PM

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joe231 · 08-02-2008, 05:55 PM

more.....

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it is all green now (except the inside of the bed and interior) I will get some pics this weekend sometime

Bazooka · 08-02-2008, 06:07 PM

I bet nobody messes with that truck..lol

joe231 · 08-02-2008, 06:10 PM

yeah, I don't need an alarm when I got MITCH!!

66chevy PROSTREET · 08-02-2008, 09:02 PM

whats the sticker on your back glass?

joe231 · 08-02-2008, 09:17 PM

CHEVY ONLY!!!

Check this LINKY

joe231 · 08-15-2008, 12:52 AM

Got the thread title changed

thanks Liz

got a sweet original chrome front bumper, just need to polish it up
need to mount up some recently acquired air bags also, thanks kdrodworks!!
i'll post some pics this weekend.

283 Man · 08-15-2008, 03:02 AM

Just got to worry about Mitch driving your truck off

283 Man · 08-15-2008, 03:11 AM

Nice 48 panel not lot of those left around.Post some more pictures when you can

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TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Joined the "lowered club"...half way, at least I appreciate the offer, Joe, but the relatives out there don't have a great appreciation for "yard art". A '48 panel project would be too cool. Got any pics? As far as my truck, I haven't had time to touch it since the 4th. Maybe next week when I'm off again. Anyway, good luck with the 66, selling the 64 and the "new" '48 project.

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lambchop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hendersonville tn Posts: 23	Re: Joined the "lowered club"...half way, at least my 66 is raked alot (but i kinda like it) and i haven't done any thing to it ? bought it from orig. owner old farm truck. will bad shocks make my truck sink down like it's doin or wore out coils?

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Joined the "lowered club"...half way, at least they work good if you don't haul anything. they are soft, ride is nice, but even a couple hundred pounds in the back will cause it to bottom out over bumps. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Joined the "lowered club"...half way, at least SCOTI, over here thanks for the input. that is my current plan I'm trying to figure out a good place to mount the schraders. don't want it permanent, got a york that i'm gonna eventually run on board air with. i hate to drill holes, but i can always weld 'em up later __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Got the thread title changed thanks Liz got a sweet original chrome front bumper, just need to polish it up need to mount up some recently acquired air bags also, thanks kdrodworks!! i'll post some pics this weekend. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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