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jayssunm · 05-02-2003, 01:59 PM

UPS Driver just dropped these off. The axles will be going in my truck later today. First I need to go pick up some 5 lug rims and tires. The tailgate is going back to Early Classic. It needs almost as much work as my original. Do those UPS people use hammers or what? I'll post before and after pics when I am done.

BTW, anyone have any 1" or 1 1/2" lowering blocks for coils laying around they want to sell? Truck could stand to be a little lower.

Keep on Truckin'

Jay

paintpyro · 05-02-2003, 02:05 PM

Wow, those are clean, where did you get those from?

71-longbed · 05-02-2003, 02:37 PM

ditto ...great lookin axles

SEVEND2 · 05-02-2003, 02:44 PM

ohhhhhhhhh very very nice....

question, how many UPS guys did it take to lift them?? LOL

Nah really I those are sweet looking

Iron-Butt · 05-02-2003, 06:21 PM

nice

griesel72 · 05-02-2003, 06:52 PM

I ordered a tailgate last year and mine, too was worse than the one i was tring to get out of fixing.

Good luck

david

Project1970 · 05-02-2003, 07:21 PM

Let us know how the swap goes...I'm tempted to start saving my pennies and dimes to get those, some 5-lug front rotors, and some 17's or 18's.

jayssunm · 05-05-2003, 11:02 AM

Well the rear axles went in pretty smoothly. Except messing with the rear drum brakes what a PAIN!! Here is a picture of the ugly beast with 4 matching rims. Yes I will be lowering down the back after I get a gas tank and mount it under the bed. While the bed is off I plan to get it sand blasted and Rhinolined or X lined (one of those bed covers). Maybe even do some body work!

For those that are interested here are the parts that I used:
67' axles from Early Classic ~ $319+ shipping
72' rear drums $20
72' rear shoes $60

That is it! Oh yeah, make sure you have a couple extra cans of brake clean around, enough rear end juice, 5 lug wheels, 10 lug nuts, and some RTV. It sucks going to the store smelling like 30 year old rear end juice!

05-02-2003, 01:59 PM	#1
jayssunm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 98	Look what I got in the mail today! UPS Driver just dropped these off. The axles will be going in my truck later today. First I need to go pick up some 5 lug rims and tires. The tailgate is going back to Early Classic. It needs almost as much work as my original. Do those UPS people use hammers or what? I'll post before and after pics when I am done. BTW, anyone have any 1" or 1 1/2" lowering blocks for coils laying around they want to sell? Truck could stand to be a little lower. Keep on Truckin' Jay Attached Images __________________ 67 Fleetside Shortie, small window, slip & slide tranny Upgrades--small block, tilt column, disc 5 lug conversion (front and rear), Future Projects--suburban gas tank under the bed, rear roll pan, better gas mileage (currently about 6-10 MPG)

05-02-2003, 02:05 PM	#2
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Wow, those are clean, where did you get those from? __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

05-02-2003, 02:37 PM	#3
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	ditto ...great lookin axles __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

05-02-2003, 06:21 PM	#5
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	nice __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-02-2003, 06:52 PM	#6
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I ordered a tailgate last year and mine, too was worse than the one i was tring to get out of fixing. Good luck david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-02-2003, 02:44 PM	#4
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	ohhhhhhhhh very very nice.... question, how many UPS guys did it take to lift them?? LOL Nah really I those are sweet looking

05-02-2003, 07:21 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Let us know how the swap goes...I'm tempted to start saving my pennies and dimes to get those, some 5-lug front rotors, and some 17's or 18's. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

05-05-2003, 11:02 AM	#8
jayssunm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 98	Well the rear axles went in pretty smoothly. Except messing with the rear drum brakes what a PAIN!! Here is a picture of the ugly beast with 4 matching rims. Yes I will be lowering down the back after I get a gas tank and mount it under the bed. While the bed is off I plan to get it sand blasted and Rhinolined or X lined (one of those bed covers). Maybe even do some body work! For those that are interested here are the parts that I used: 67' axles from Early Classic ~ $319+ shipping 72' rear drums $20 72' rear shoes $60 That is it! Oh yeah, make sure you have a couple extra cans of brake clean around, enough rear end juice, 5 lug wheels, 10 lug nuts, and some RTV. It sucks going to the store smelling like 30 year old rear end juice! Attached Images __________________ 67 Fleetside Shortie, small window, slip & slide tranny Upgrades--small block, tilt column, disc 5 lug conversion (front and rear), Future Projects--suburban gas tank under the bed, rear roll pan, better gas mileage (currently about 6-10 MPG)



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