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Iron-Butt · 10-08-2003, 08:22 AM

Great Job. They always look better when all the work is done.

**CPNE** · 10-08-2003, 09:45 AM

Wow, that's a lot of progress. I think you should do this for a living. If you can do 2 trucks a day and charge a flat rate for labor, I can see 6 figure income in your future. Just stay away from our rust-belt trucks. It takes the "heat and beat" method just to turn a nut which really eats into the time required.

2 hours to save $20? ...and I thought I was cheap

Looks like you'll have a nice cruiser when done.

FYI, those little 2wd pickups don't look like 4x4's even at stock height. Everybody knows a real working 4x4 has a plow on it with cab clearance lights

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 09:51 AM

CPNE.....

I have been an ASE Master mechanic for 12 years and an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic for 9 years. I earned my fair share of money turning wrenches.

I changed careers 2 years ago. Now I work 24 hrs on and get 48 hrs off. It works out to either 2 or 3 days a week. Best schedule in the world. I get lots of free time to work on the side.

**N2TRUX** · 10-08-2003, 10:01 AM

Awesome job buddy. The green stepper is going to look good when it's done.
It sounds to me like you need to find another tire shop. I buy enough from my local shop that they never charge me for anything extra. They mount, balance, rotate, and repair flats for free....

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 12:39 PM

Well, it's sitting back in the street again.

All done except for 2 items-
1) I still need to swap Mas cyl and prop valve
2) I need to run over to the dealer and get a sway bar clamp. One was bent. That's gonna cost 2.66.

Only problem I ran into was I forgot to buy 1/2 inch lugnuts. I scrounged through the garage and found 20 mismatched ones.

If the front springs don't settle any more, I'm going to have to put in a 3 inch drop spring to take it a total of 5 1/2 front 6 back.

Pictures tonight after the wifey gets home with the camera.

Kevin

**lock** · 10-08-2003, 01:30 PM

Make sure you get good pics of the rear end seutp. Looking forward to seeing that. Did you install one that needed new saddles or find a good direct replacement?

matt67350 · 10-08-2003, 01:35 PM

Do you need that valve. ASAP?

oldsub86 · 10-08-2003, 02:12 PM

hey TX Firefighter

get yourself one of the old style manual tire changing machines. I have one bolted to the floor in my garage and it works fine. Cost was about $50. It is a made in the far east replica of what the local garages had back in the 50's. Might want to be careful with aluminum wheels but it sure works good on the steel wheels.

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 07:22 PM

Here it sits. If the front doesn't settle in a week or two, I'm going to lower it another inch.

Lock- tell me what pictures you want to see and I'll go take them.

**lock** · 10-08-2003, 07:28 PM

That ride hight looks pretty sweet. Id jsut like to see you rear end suspension setup that you put in. Mainly the panhard bar.

my new 72 · 10-08-2003, 07:32 PM

It should drop another inch or two when it all settles down. You'll hear a little pop when the springs seat all the way. It'll scare the hell out of ya if your not expecting it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-08-2003, 08:06 PM

Look's pretty damn good...

Slammed67 · 10-08-2003, 08:11 PM

Looks great! Much better.

theo70 · 10-08-2003, 09:30 PM

TX Firefighter--if I read correctly, you're temporarily still using the stock drum master cylinder/prop valve? This might be a dumb question, but does it stop well enough to drive?

matt67350 · 10-08-2003, 09:37 PM

You need a 454 in there to pull down the front. That 6 is way to light. LOL

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by theo70
TX Firefighter--if I read correctly, you're temporarily still using the stock drum master cylinder/prop valve? This might be a dumb question, but does it stop well enough to drive?

I didn't even bother to bleed the brakes, so I don't know. It's going to take me a couple of weeks to get the scratch together to buy a booster and master cylinder and prop valve.

Pic of left side of super track bar. Notice it mount to stock bracket

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 10:07 PM

Right side of super track bar. It mounts to a bracket between the axle saddle and trailing arm. The bolt is still loose because I haven't adjusted the rearend to center yet.

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 10:10 PM

Comparison between the stock upper shock mount and the ECE mount kit. Notice it moves the hole rearward which places the shock more straight up and down. The ride improves the more vertical the shock is.

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2003, 10:14 PM

A close up of installed upper shock mount. Removing the rivets on the stock mounts was the hardest part of this job.

**Bowtie468** · 10-09-2003, 12:45 AM

Looking sweet ! How much clearance do you have between the axle tubes and the frame? How about clearance between the bed floor and top of the differential housing? I'd like to squeeze a 7" drop out of the back if i could . Looking at yours, does it look like you could get another inch out of it even if you had to c-notch the frame? And for the final question, how much did your pinion angle change ?

Chris
Bowtie468

Tx Firefighter · 10-09-2003, 06:24 AM

I think you could get another inch drop if you wanted to. If you c-notch the frame, I know you could.

I'll measure the clearance tomorrow exactly. I have to work 24hrs today. I didn't measure the pinion angle before or after the job. I've dropped them 6 inches before with no pinion angle issues, so I didn't even worry about it.

Kevin

**lock** · 10-09-2003, 09:13 AM

Nice pics Tx. Thanks!

Adam12 · 10-09-2003, 10:42 AM

If you dont mind me asking how much was your total on parts for the job?

landon4421 · 10-09-2003, 11:02 AM

Dam that did make a big differance !

Your truck looks sweet now !

crazy4chevs · 10-09-2003, 11:15 AM

looks great; It should settle down more with the small block in it.

10-08-2003, 08:22 AM	#26
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10-08-2003, 09:45 AM	#27
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Wow, that's a lot of progress. I think you should do this for a living. If you can do 2 trucks a day and charge a flat rate for labor, I can see 6 figure income in your future. Just stay away from our rust-belt trucks. It takes the "heat and beat" method just to turn a nut which really eats into the time required. 2 hours to save $20? ...and I thought I was cheap Looks like you'll have a nice cruiser when done. FYI, those little 2wd pickups don't look like 4x4's even at stock height. Everybody knows a real working 4x4 has a plow on it with cab clearance lights Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-08-2003, 09:51 AM	#28
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	CPNE..... I have been an ASE Master mechanic for 12 years and an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic for 9 years. I earned my fair share of money turning wrenches. I changed careers 2 years ago. Now I work 24 hrs on and get 48 hrs off. It works out to either 2 or 3 days a week. Best schedule in the world. I get lots of free time to work on the side. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-08-2003, 10:01 AM	#29
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Awesome job buddy. The green stepper is going to look good when it's done. It sounds to me like you need to find another tire shop. I buy enough from my local shop that they never charge me for anything extra. They mount, balance, rotate, and repair flats for free.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-08-2003, 12:39 PM	#30
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	IT'S DONE Well, it's sitting back in the street again. All done except for 2 items- 1) I still need to swap Mas cyl and prop valve 2) I need to run over to the dealer and get a sway bar clamp. One was bent. That's gonna cost 2.66. Only problem I ran into was I forgot to buy 1/2 inch lugnuts. I scrounged through the garage and found 20 mismatched ones. If the front springs don't settle any more, I'm going to have to put in a 3 inch drop spring to take it a total of 5 1/2 front 6 back. Pictures tonight after the wifey gets home with the camera. Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-08-2003, 01:30 PM	#31
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Make sure you get good pics of the rear end seutp. Looking forward to seeing that. Did you install one that needed new saddles or find a good direct replacement? __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com Last edited by lock; 10-08-2003 at 01:40 PM.

10-08-2003, 01:35 PM	#32
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	Do you need that valve. ASAP? __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

10-08-2003, 02:12 PM	#33
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	hey TX Firefighter get yourself one of the old style manual tire changing machines. I have one bolted to the floor in my garage and it works fine. Cost was about $50. It is a made in the far east replica of what the local garages had back in the 50's. Might want to be careful with aluminum wheels but it sure works good on the steel wheels. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

10-08-2003, 07:22 PM	#34
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	THE FINISHED PRODUCT Here it sits. If the front doesn't settle in a week or two, I'm going to lower it another inch. Lock- tell me what pictures you want to see and I'll go take them. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-08-2003, 07:28 PM	#35
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	That ride hight looks pretty sweet. Id jsut like to see you rear end suspension setup that you put in. Mainly the panhard bar. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

10-08-2003, 07:32 PM	#36
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	It should drop another inch or two when it all settles down. You'll hear a little pop when the springs seat all the way. It'll scare the hell out of ya if your not expecting it. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

10-08-2003, 08:06 PM	#37
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Look's pretty damn good... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-08-2003, 08:11 PM	#38
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Looks great! Much better. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-08-2003, 09:30 PM	#39
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	TX Firefighter--if I read correctly, you're temporarily still using the stock drum master cylinder/prop valve? This might be a dumb question, but does it stop well enough to drive?

10-08-2003, 09:37 PM	#40
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	You need a 454 in there to pull down the front. That 6 is way to light. LOL __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress



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10-08-2003, 10:07 PM	#42
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Right side of super track bar. It mounts to a bracket between the axle saddle and trailing arm. The bolt is still loose because I haven't adjusted the rearend to center yet. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-08-2003, 10:10 PM	#43
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Comparison between the stock upper shock mount and the ECE mount kit. Notice it moves the hole rearward which places the shock more straight up and down. The ride improves the more vertical the shock is. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-08-2003, 10:14 PM	#44
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	A close up of installed upper shock mount. Removing the rivets on the stock mounts was the hardest part of this job. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-09-2003, 12:45 AM	#45
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Looking sweet ! How much clearance do you have between the axle tubes and the frame? How about clearance between the bed floor and top of the differential housing? I'd like to squeeze a 7" drop out of the back if i could . Looking at yours, does it look like you could get another inch out of it even if you had to c-notch the frame? And for the final question, how much did your pinion angle change ? Chris Bowtie468 __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (Sold) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (Sold) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

10-09-2003, 06:24 AM	#46
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I think you could get another inch drop if you wanted to. If you c-notch the frame, I know you could. I'll measure the clearance tomorrow exactly. I have to work 24hrs today. I didn't measure the pinion angle before or after the job. I've dropped them 6 inches before with no pinion angle issues, so I didn't even worry about it. Kevin __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-09-2003, 09:13 AM	#47
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Nice pics Tx. Thanks! __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

10-09-2003, 10:42 AM	#48
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10-09-2003, 11:02 AM	#49
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10-09-2003, 11:15 AM	#50
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