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randomhero472 · 02-25-2006, 05:31 PM

i bought matt67350's 67 swb stepside thursday night, 350/700r4 w/power steering/disk brakes. I got it home and have been working on it some today.. have some questions, how far can the rear be lowered before i need to relocate the shocks and use a different size track bar, i was also thinking of going w/the classic performer 4" heavy duty rear springs, i'll do some light towing w/the truck, anyone have feedback on those springs? the second question is whats the best/most cost effective way to relocate the gas tank, i saw kenny's truck has a relocate kit, he's only 2 hours from my house.. but does that use a blazer fuel cell, and if so does it hang down very far in the rear? also i'll be lowering the front 2-3", do lowering coils ride very nice on these trucks? thats all i can think of for now... your input is appreciated
pics http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/matt67...r=52d7&.src=ph

also, if anyone has a pic w/a 3"-4" drop i would really appreciate it

krue · 02-25-2006, 05:36 PM

Check out the Pictures forum, there's pics of every combo you can think of!
BTW Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Palf70Step** · 02-25-2006, 06:36 PM

I believe Kenny's kit is using the aftermarket blazer tanks. If you are just thinking of around a 2" drop, I would used the dropped spindles and keep the springs and shocks stock. makes it a little easier.

Honestly, I don't know about lowered trucks and towing. Most folks I know that have lowered working trucks use bags so you can adjust the ride height according to the load.

Kenny is a super good guy. I wish he was that close to me. I have only had a chance to meet and talk to him once a year (except this one,...Dang Katrina) during our Crusin the Coast Show. Very Kniowledgable and very helpful. he loves these trucks and loves to talk to tthe folks who work on them.

BTW, a SWB is not the smoothest rie in the world, stock or lowered, with HD springs. I honestly have not see much difference in the ride between the two.

randomhero472 · 02-25-2006, 06:45 PM

thanks, kenny was super helpful yesterday, i stopped in decatur tx, at the swap meet.. got in and out in 30 minutes w/90% of the interior pieces, i bought some seats out of a 04' silverado, they're big.. its going to be a tight fit, now just trying to get a lot of sanding out of the way.. get it ready for paint, the body was in fantastic shape, just a few small dings that need to be addressed, other than that it should be semi-smooth sailing, please keep all info you can think of coming, im getting lost in everything to do, thanks guys

randomhero472 · 02-25-2006, 10:13 PM

here are the things i need to know:
back suspension, how low before i need a shock relocate kit
surface rust/paint... it has some mild surface rust, i've gotten most of it off w/a scotch brite pad, do i need to take everything down to bare metal before primering, or can there be remnints of older colors/paint
how do i get the dash pad off, it is glued on the top.. i've taken all of the screws out on the front, but it wont budge, just cracks when i pull on it, is it glued to the top of the dash??

st1x10 · 02-25-2006, 10:38 PM

I would like to know about the dash pad as well. Thanks

matthufham · 02-25-2006, 10:53 PM

dash pad has the screws in front and studs going into the dash. take the nuts off. i say it like it's easy, i had the same question taking mine off, and the 2 end ones are a tight fit.

randomhero472 · 02-26-2006, 01:41 AM

ah.. makes sence, so it looks like i'll be taking out the gauge cluster and inside glove box?

02-25-2006, 05:31 PM	#1
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Bought me a 67 NEED SOME HELP!! i bought matt67350's 67 swb stepside thursday night, 350/700r4 w/power steering/disk brakes. I got it home and have been working on it some today.. have some questions, how far can the rear be lowered before i need to relocate the shocks and use a different size track bar, i was also thinking of going w/the classic performer 4" heavy duty rear springs, i'll do some light towing w/the truck, anyone have feedback on those springs? the second question is whats the best/most cost effective way to relocate the gas tank, i saw kenny's truck has a relocate kit, he's only 2 hours from my house.. but does that use a blazer fuel cell, and if so does it hang down very far in the rear? also i'll be lowering the front 2-3", do lowering coils ride very nice on these trucks? thats all i can think of for now... your input is appreciated pics http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/matt67...r=52d7&.src=ph also, if anyone has a pic w/a 3"-4" drop i would really appreciate it Last edited by randomhero472; 02-25-2006 at 10:14 PM.

02-25-2006, 05:36 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Bought me a 67, now have some questions Check out the Pictures forum, there's pics of every combo you can think of! BTW Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-25-2006, 06:36 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Bought me a 67, now have some questions I believe Kenny's kit is using the aftermarket blazer tanks. If you are just thinking of around a 2" drop, I would used the dropped spindles and keep the springs and shocks stock. makes it a little easier. Honestly, I don't know about lowered trucks and towing. Most folks I know that have lowered working trucks use bags so you can adjust the ride height according to the load. Kenny is a super good guy. I wish he was that close to me. I have only had a chance to meet and talk to him once a year (except this one,...Dang Katrina) during our Crusin the Coast Show. Very Kniowledgable and very helpful. he loves these trucks and loves to talk to tthe folks who work on them. BTW, a SWB is not the smoothest rie in the world, stock or lowered, with HD springs. I honestly have not see much difference in the ride between the two. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-25-2006 at 06:37 PM.

02-25-2006, 06:45 PM	#4
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Bought me a 67, now have some questions thanks, kenny was super helpful yesterday, i stopped in decatur tx, at the swap meet.. got in and out in 30 minutes w/90% of the interior pieces, i bought some seats out of a 04' silverado, they're big.. its going to be a tight fit, now just trying to get a lot of sanding out of the way.. get it ready for paint, the body was in fantastic shape, just a few small dings that need to be addressed, other than that it should be semi-smooth sailing, please keep all info you can think of coming, im getting lost in everything to do, thanks guys

02-25-2006, 10:13 PM	#5
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Bought me a 67, now have some questions here are the things i need to know: back suspension, how low before i need a shock relocate kit surface rust/paint... it has some mild surface rust, i've gotten most of it off w/a scotch brite pad, do i need to take everything down to bare metal before primering, or can there be remnints of older colors/paint how do i get the dash pad off, it is glued on the top.. i've taken all of the screws out on the front, but it wont budge, just cracks when i pull on it, is it glued to the top of the dash??

02-25-2006, 10:38 PM	#6
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: Bought me a 67, now have some questions I would like to know about the dash pad as well. Thanks __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

02-25-2006, 10:53 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Bought me a 67, now have some questions dash pad has the screws in front and studs going into the dash. take the nuts off. i say it like it's easy, i had the same question taking mine off, and the 2 end ones are a tight fit.

02-26-2006, 01:41 AM	#8
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Bought me a 67, now have some questions ah.. makes sence, so it looks like i'll be taking out the gauge cluster and inside glove box?



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