Black Diamond Updates part 1 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blackdiamond · 03-19-2008, 02:43 AM

Last time it was body work, so now its time for the fun stuff. Air ride!

Out with the old...

In with the new! 2.5" Drop spindles.

Compressor and Valves.

If you can't find the right air tank for you, build your own.

Installing the missile, I mean air tank.

**special-K** · 03-19-2008, 04:56 AM

You got it all tucked up there.

Riveted1 · 03-19-2008, 05:09 AM

Is that one of those frame mount battery boxes you used for your compressor? And did you paint or have your spindles powdercoated? Oh yeah, LOOKIN GOOD! I'm gonna be tackling the same project pretty soon myself!

Rollie396 · 03-19-2008, 11:18 AM

I'm liking that!What brand of compressor is that one?
I went the basically the same way as you.I didn't like how bulky the original tank I bought was,so I made my own.The only problem is that my exhaust and Ebrake will need to be a bit creative.
Keep up the good work!

blackdiamond · 03-19-2008, 09:07 PM

The compressor is just on a quick custom bracket, but now that you mention it, it kinda does look like a battery box. And the spindles came black powdercoated. Thanks, and good luck.

bguild · 03-19-2008, 09:44 PM

Can you guys give me the brand and part number of the bags you are using.. I am thinking getting the bags and just manually filling them until I can get the money to do it right. Just curious where to start... Thanks in advanced

72BlckButy · 03-19-2008, 10:55 PM

Lookin good!

gcburdic · 03-19-2008, 11:18 PM

Hey Black Diamond,

sweet glove box door!!!....BTW...what size tires and ralleys are you running in the photo??

blackdiamond · 03-20-2008, 08:46 PM

Okay, looks like I got a few questions to answer here, so here we go...
1.The compressor is a Thomas 317CDC56
2.The airbags are Firestones, the fronts are 2600's, and the backs are 2500's
3.The rims are 15x7's in the front with 235-60 tires, and 15x8's in the back with 275-60 tires.
Thanks everyone for all the input, and I hope I answered all your questions well enough. Let me know if there is anything else, or if you have other ideas or input.

BLKDMND

03-19-2008, 02:43 AM	#1
blackdiamond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: newark, california Posts: 38	Black Diamond Updates part 1 Last time it was body work, so now its time for the fun stuff. Air ride! Out with the old... In with the new! 2.5" Drop spindles. Compressor and Valves. If you can't find the right air tank for you, build your own. Installing the missile, I mean air tank. __________________ Black Diamond 1969 Chevy Stepside

03-19-2008, 04:56 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 You got it all tucked up there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-19-2008, 05:09 AM	#3
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 Is that one of those frame mount battery boxes you used for your compressor? And did you paint or have your spindles powdercoated? Oh yeah, LOOKIN GOOD! I'm gonna be tackling the same project pretty soon myself! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado Last edited by Riveted1; 03-19-2008 at 05:10 AM.

03-19-2008, 11:18 AM	#4
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 I'm liking that!What brand of compressor is that one? I went the basically the same way as you.I didn't like how bulky the original tank I bought was,so I made my own.The only problem is that my exhaust and Ebrake will need to be a bit creative. Keep up the good work! Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-19-2008, 09:07 PM	#5
blackdiamond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: newark, california Posts: 38	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 The compressor is just on a quick custom bracket, but now that you mention it, it kinda does look like a battery box. And the spindles came black powdercoated. Thanks, and good luck. __________________ Black Diamond 1969 Chevy Stepside

03-19-2008, 09:44 PM	#6
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 Can you guys give me the brand and part number of the bags you are using.. I am thinking getting the bags and just manually filling them until I can get the money to do it right. Just curious where to start... Thanks in advanced

03-19-2008, 10:55 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 Lookin good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-19-2008, 11:18 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 Hey Black Diamond, sweet glove box door!!!....BTW...what size tires and ralleys are you running in the photo?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-20-2008, 08:46 PM	#9
blackdiamond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: newark, california Posts: 38	Re: Black Diamond Updates part 1 Okay, looks like I got a few questions to answer here, so here we go... 1.The compressor is a Thomas 317CDC56 2.The airbags are Firestones, the fronts are 2600's, and the backs are 2500's 3.The rims are 15x7's in the front with 235-60 tires, and 15x8's in the back with 275-60 tires. Thanks everyone for all the input, and I hope I answered all your questions well enough. Let me know if there is anything else, or if you have other ideas or input. BLKDMND __________________ Black Diamond 1969 Chevy Stepside



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