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Ole Blue 68 · 04-19-2007, 12:49 PM

Well, just got done with a bunch of work courtesy of a '75 donor truck, ECE and NAPA. Here's what got done:

ECE 2.5" Drop Spindle
ECE 4" Drop Rear Springs
ECE Adjustable Trac Bar
ECE Shock Relocator Kit
KYB GR-2 Shocks
All new front suspension components
5 lug conversion
Used Rallyes with a fresh coat of paint (and yes, the center caps are currently GMC....)
BFG Radial T/A's

I'm floored by the difference in the ride.

northerngmc · 04-19-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ole Blue 68

I'm floored by the difference in the ride.

Is it better?

How hard is it to change the spindles?

Looks great by the way.....

NONHOG · 04-19-2007, 12:56 PM

Looks great !
are the tires similar in size ?
details on "the ride" thanks............

killer71 · 04-19-2007, 12:58 PM

Looks Great!

Captain Knievel · 04-19-2007, 01:09 PM

Nice! Is there a 5-lug conversion thread I can read?

topnos · 04-19-2007, 02:46 PM

Ole Blu 68, the truck looks great. The build sheet you provided is actually the same I have for my current build (minus the shocks). Thanks for the pic, now I have an idea of what I will have when finished. Tell us about the ride difference.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-19-2007, 02:49 PM

I like it, nice improvement!

Chevyholic · 04-19-2007, 03:27 PM

Very nice work! I'm not usually a lowered truck guy, but am amazed at how much better that looks over stock. Nice!!

Ole Blue 68 · 04-19-2007, 03:31 PM

Thanks everybody!

Before getting this done, "Ole Blue" handled like an ole truck even with the benefit of power steering and brakes. The steering was vague, the suspension soaked up bumps like an ox cart and stopping could be downright scary sometimes. Now, the steering is dead on and tight, the suspension soaks up bumps and, when I jam on the brake pedal, I actually stop.

I drove all over last night and the hardest thing to get used to was how quiet it was inside the cab..except for the exhaust note.

Ole Blue 68 · 04-19-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

are the tires similar in size ?

The old tires were 235/70/15 (I think) Bridgestone Dueler AT's. They were replaced with BFG's; 275/60/15 in the back and 255/60/15 in the front based on the recommendations by forum members. So, going wider plus switching from a truck type tire to a street type tire probably has also helped with the ride.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-19-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ole Blue 68

Thanks everybody!

I drove all over last night and the hardest thing to get used to was how quiet it was inside the cab..except for the exhaust note.

Did you do a bunch of cab insulating too?

Ole Blue 68 · 04-19-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Did you do a bunch of cab insulating too?

None.

I don't know about your ride but the bed on mine used to clatter everytime I went over a bump. That is GONE.

724x4a/cchevy · 04-19-2007, 04:06 PM

speedo should be dead on still. The old 235's were 27.95275632 overall (inches) and the new 275's are 27.9921264 inches. Less than 3 hundredths bigger. practically the exact same sizes. Just FYI
Justin

Ole Blue 68 · 04-19-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 724x4a/cchevy

speedo should be dead on still. The old 235's were 27.95275632 overall (inches) and the new 275's are 27.9921264 inches. Less than 3 hundredths bigger. practically the exact same sizes. Just FYI
Justin

Thanks Justin, good point! You know the speedo hadn't even crossed my mind...

04-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics Well, just got done with a bunch of work courtesy of a '75 donor truck, ECE and NAPA. Here's what got done: ECE 2.5" Drop Spindle ECE 4" Drop Rear Springs ECE Adjustable Trac Bar ECE Shock Relocator Kit KYB GR-2 Shocks All new front suspension components 5 lug conversion Used Rallyes with a fresh coat of paint (and yes, the center caps are currently GMC....) BFG Radial T/A's I'm floored by the difference in the ride. Attached Images

04-19-2007, 12:56 PM	#3
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics Looks great ! are the tires similar in size ? details on "the ride" thanks............ __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

04-19-2007, 12:58 PM	#4
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics Looks Great! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-19-2007, 01:09 PM	#5
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics Nice! Is there a 5-lug conversion thread I can read? __________________ 1970 C10

04-19-2007, 02:46 PM	#6
topnos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 46	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics Ole Blu 68, the truck looks great. The build sheet you provided is actually the same I have for my current build (minus the shocks). Thanks for the pic, now I have an idea of what I will have when finished. Tell us about the ride difference. __________________ 70 C-10 350/700R4, 2.5/4 drop to be completed by 12/07

04-19-2007, 02:49 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics I like it, nice improvement! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-19-2007, 03:27 PM	#8
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics Very nice work! I'm not usually a lowered truck guy, but am amazed at how much better that looks over stock. Nice!! __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

04-19-2007, 03:31 PM	#9
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics Thanks everybody! Before getting this done, "Ole Blue" handled like an ole truck even with the benefit of power steering and brakes. The steering was vague, the suspension soaked up bumps like an ox cart and stopping could be downright scary sometimes. Now, the steering is dead on and tight, the suspension soaks up bumps and, when I jam on the brake pedal, I actually stop. I drove all over last night and the hardest thing to get used to was how quiet it was inside the cab..except for the exhaust note.

04-19-2007, 04:06 PM	#13
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: New Shoes for Blue- Before & After Pics speedo should be dead on still. The old 235's were 27.95275632 overall (inches) and the new 275's are 27.9921264 inches. Less than 3 hundredths bigger. practically the exact same sizes. Just FYI Justin __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor



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