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454HO · 05-19-2005, 07:06 PM

It was like Christmas in May when I got home! Five boxes in all. Lots of goodies to keep me busy for the next few weeks. There is a set of drop spindles, rear shackles, polished alternator, 3" X-pipe and turndowns, Lokar dipstick, Holley rebuild kit, power steering hose, pair of shocks and a whole bunch of Moog parts to rebuild the front end. The only thing I had ordered that didn't come in is the rear sway bar.

And I got my control arms sandblasted at lunchtime today. He missed a couple spots, but nothing I can't take care of with sandpaper.

Now all I need to complete the front end is a center link.

86swb · 05-19-2005, 07:18 PM

Wow, now that you are broke.

Just kidding. Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Don't you just love it when all the goodies get there. I try to tell my wife-money well spent. That goes over not to well. But all in all, she is very understanding. (Most of the time) Have fun.

82c10 · 05-19-2005, 07:35 PM

that's nice, what drop are you doing and i see monroe shocks, are they shorter than stock since you're lowering it

**swervin ervin** · 05-19-2005, 07:36 PM

Nothing like getting a big ole pile of new goodies. It makes me feel like a kid at Christmas.

As for the wife. I try to convince mine it is better than buying a new truck and a whole lot cheaper. I say look, the truck is paid for and it's just a few dollars every now and then.

Yeah right. A few dollars every now and then. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Anyway, have fun putting it all on.

86swb · 05-19-2005, 07:43 PM

That's my story also. Believe it or not-she say's "You are right". Like you said "truck is paid for" better going out and dishing out 30 grand or more and the 30 grand new truck will not turn heads as ours will and the truck is paid for.

454HO · 05-19-2005, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

that's nice, what drop are you doing and i see monroe shocks, are they shorter than stock since you're lowering it

Just 3" spindles up front, and 4" hanger/shackles in back. I already had the hangers from a previous truck. Those are stock length shocks for the front. When I get the rear put together I will measure to see what I need.

And I hear ya about the wife thing. But I don't really have that problem anymore.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-19-2005, 10:34 PM

Looking good. Should be sweet when its all set up!!
-Later

05-19-2005, 07:06 PM	#1
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	woohoo, parts are here! It was like Christmas in May when I got home! Five boxes in all. Lots of goodies to keep me busy for the next few weeks. There is a set of drop spindles, rear shackles, polished alternator, 3" X-pipe and turndowns, Lokar dipstick, Holley rebuild kit, power steering hose, pair of shocks and a whole bunch of Moog parts to rebuild the front end. The only thing I had ordered that didn't come in is the rear sway bar. And I got my control arms sandblasted at lunchtime today. He missed a couple spots, but nothing I can't take care of with sandpaper. Now all I need to complete the front end is a center link. __________________ - Greg

05-19-2005, 07:18 PM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Wow, now that you are broke. Just kidding. Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Don't you just love it when all the goodies get there. I try to tell my wife-money well spent. That goes over not to well. But all in all, she is very understanding. (Most of the time) Have fun. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-19-2005, 07:36 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Nothing like getting a big ole pile of new goodies. It makes me feel like a kid at Christmas. As for the wife. I try to convince mine it is better than buying a new truck and a whole lot cheaper. I say look, the truck is paid for and it's just a few dollars every now and then. Yeah right. A few dollars every now and then. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Anyway, have fun putting it all on. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-19-2005, 07:43 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	That's my story also. Believe it or not-she say's "You are right". Like you said "truck is paid for" better going out and dishing out 30 grand or more and the 30 grand new truck will not turn heads as ours will and the truck is paid for. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-19-2005, 10:34 PM	#7
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Looking good. Should be sweet when its all set up!! -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

05-19-2005, 07:35 PM	#3
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	that's nice, what drop are you doing and i see monroe shocks, are they shorter than stock since you're lowering it



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