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C10Squared · 03-08-2007, 08:06 PM

Finally picked up the truck last Saturday. It's a 3 owner '72 with the original paint that I have slowly been buffing out. Installed the ECE 3.5/5 drop today and I have to say that I am REALLY enjoying this truck. So much so, that I'm selling my '97 Chevy truck. Wheels/tires are next. I did notice a vibration that feels like it's coming from the driveshaft when first starting out (after the drop). Do you guys think my pinion angle might be off a bit now?

Anyway, here is the teaser pic and a link to the rest at the bottom.

http://www.efi-street.com/IMAGES/72C10/

71chevylowrider · 03-08-2007, 08:13 PM

Looks so much better, what a difference huh?
Yea, might be needing the shim to correct the pinion angle.

1LoC10 · 03-08-2007, 08:40 PM

looks great at this angle

see ten · 03-08-2007, 09:27 PM

I like! Hope to see it at some area events this year.

C10Squared · 03-08-2007, 09:56 PM

Thanks guys.
I'll check out the pinion angle when I get it aligned. Won't be until next week though since I'm going out of town tomorrow to get the wheels on my GN powdercoated.
See Ten, what events do you guys usually attend? I go to a bunch of local shows/cruise ins, but the only big event that I usually get to hit is the Buick nats.

powell72 · 03-08-2007, 11:03 PM

Nice truck, I like that green.

Rokcrln · 03-08-2007, 11:17 PM

Great looking ride. Yep sell the 97!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

724x4a/cchevy · 03-08-2007, 11:20 PM

Lovin' that color!!!

see ten · 03-10-2007, 01:08 PM

I try to hit the cruise in at Canton when weather permits. It's usually good for 500+ cars and trucks. Cartersville also has one that brings out a couple hundred a month. I saw this morning that Atlanta will have a Goodguys this year in June. I would think that you're close enough to hit the Chevy/GMC nats in Maggie Valley as well. I don't do a lot of shows but I really enjoy hitting the bigger cruise nights in the area.

**Already Gone** · 03-10-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efi-street

Finally picked up the truck last Saturday. It's a 3 owner '72 with the original paint that I have slowly been buffing out. Installed the ECE 3.5/5 drop today and I have to say that I am REALLY enjoying this truck. So much so, that I'm selling my '97 Chevy truck. Wheels/tires are next. I did notice a vibration that feels like it's coming from the driveshaft when first starting out (after the drop). Do you guys think my pinion angle might be off a bit now?

Anyway, here is the teaser pic and a link to the rest at the bottom.

http://www.efi-street.com/IMAGES/72C10/

What tire sizes are you running front and back and what offsets are you using on the rims?

Joe67 · 03-10-2007, 11:45 PM

Nice truck - a nice static drop is one of the best mods for these trucks

corn · 03-11-2007, 02:31 AM

Nice! Those wheels look good to me...

IvelDesigns · 03-11-2007, 03:16 AM

i like the wheels it has on it now. looks like the rear could use another inch or two. adding a couple lowering blocks would be easy to do.

great lookin truck. looks like you are doing well buffing out the paint.

Bishops Trucks · 03-11-2007, 03:44 AM

That is a nice looking truck you have.

**special-K** · 03-11-2007, 07:09 AM

Just right.Let it be.If you get into some nasty HP,then hot roddy wheels would fly.But,that`s just one opinion in a million,or two.

49studebaker · 03-11-2007, 10:18 AM

What special-k said....less is more. Very nice truck!

Dick Dale · 03-11-2007, 10:28 AM

Is that side view with the 3-5 drop? If so, what else do you have to change? Did you keep the stock shocks?

ilovetara · 03-11-2007, 11:05 AM

Thats a nice truck!

C10Squared · 03-11-2007, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Dale

Is that side view with the 3-5 drop? If so, what else do you have to change? Did you keep the stock shocks?

Unfortunately, the truck was sitting on a incline when when I took the pics. The driver's side sits a bit lower than it looks there. The passenger side is more indicative of the 3.5/5 drop. The ECE kit came with springs, KYB shocks, front spindles, rear shock mount relocators, and their Super Track Bar.

SCOTI · 03-11-2007, 01:04 PM

You shouldn't need to mess w/the pinion angle on such a mild drop. I've got 6" drop on mine (not counting the lowering blocks) w/no vibration issues.

Check the u-joints.

krue · 03-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Good looking truck.

magsnubby · 03-11-2007, 03:14 PM

Some guys seem to get by with out shimming the rear. I had to shim my '71 with a 5" in the rear.

Nice truck. Sits good. You going to keep it basically stock? That's the great thing about the '67-'72 trucks, they look good restored or modified.

Chevy_Man · 03-11-2007, 03:31 PM

What a nice looking truck you got there ....love the drop, what size tires is that you have on there? Me i would leave it just the way it sits or put some torq trust 2's on it.....just my thoughts.....

Eric

Elsie72 · 03-11-2007, 04:11 PM

Nice looking truck. I put the same kit in my '72 and the only vibration I've had was a worn out U-joint last fall. Maybe the 3 piece drive shaft on the lwb is more tollerant of drop, tho.

What size tires you running on the front?

Elsie72 · 03-11-2007, 04:14 PM

I just looked through your picture gallery. Very clean looking truck. What a nice find! That one's been well cared for.

03-08-2007, 08:06 PM	#1
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Finally picked up the truck last Saturday. It's a 3 owner '72 with the original paint that I have slowly been buffing out. Installed the ECE 3.5/5 drop today and I have to say that I am REALLY enjoying this truck. So much so, that I'm selling my '97 Chevy truck. Wheels/tires are next. I did notice a vibration that feels like it's coming from the driveshaft when first starting out (after the drop). Do you guys think my pinion angle might be off a bit now? Anyway, here is the teaser pic and a link to the rest at the bottom. http://www.efi-street.com/IMAGES/72C10/ __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

03-08-2007, 08:13 PM	#2
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Looks so much better, what a difference huh? Yea, might be needing the shim to correct the pinion angle. Last edited by 71chevylowrider; 03-08-2007 at 08:14 PM.

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03-08-2007, 09:27 PM	#4
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03-08-2007, 09:56 PM	#5
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Thanks guys. I'll check out the pinion angle when I get it aligned. Won't be until next week though since I'm going out of town tomorrow to get the wheels on my GN powdercoated. See Ten, what events do you guys usually attend? I go to a bunch of local shows/cruise ins, but the only big event that I usually get to hit is the Buick nats. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

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03-10-2007, 01:08 PM	#9
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop I try to hit the cruise in at Canton when weather permits. It's usually good for 500+ cars and trucks. Cartersville also has one that brings out a couple hundred a month. I saw this morning that Atlanta will have a Goodguys this year in June. I would think that you're close enough to hit the Chevy/GMC nats in Maggie Valley as well. I don't do a lot of shows but I really enjoy hitting the bigger cruise nights in the area.

03-10-2007, 11:45 PM	#11
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03-11-2007, 10:18 AM	#16
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Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Nice looking truck. I put the same kit in my '72 and the only vibration I've had was a worn out U-joint last fall. Maybe the 3 piece drive shaft on the lwb is more tollerant of drop, tho. What size tires you running on the front? __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

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Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop I just looked through your picture gallery. Very clean looking truck. What a nice find! That one's been well cared for. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

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