1967 Chevy CST aka "the loud truck"

[shawno72]

Hey Rick you want to do a 4/6 spring drop?? I may be having a set real soon

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by NewType72

I'm not old school in the sense of suspension so in that case I would highly recommend drop spindles not springs becaus from what I've heard throughout my time on the boat is that the closer your springs are to stock height the better ride you will experience. Yes they are pricey but 200-225$ well spent in front when you do so. As for the back possibly adding blocks to the arms could help and since you aren't going too far drop shocks won't be needed an adjustable trac bar might be in need tho so you don't dog walk all over town
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I agree when it comes to the ride of stock springs. my friends 68 don't ride so good and he doesn't have stock coils in it....

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

If worse comes to worse carefully drill it out and retap the threads. It sounds worse than it is, just take it slow

im not afraid of doing that. drilling really doesn't scare me for some reason. and since I already have a pilot hole drilled in it then its even better. just need to make sure to get a good drill bit that's the size I need

Originally Posted by jbclassix

Bring that stubborn bolt down here. I'll get it out. What grade hardware are you using?
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thanks for the offer but with me and that bolt... well its something personal now lol

Originally Posted by shawno72

Hey Rick you want to do a 4/6 spring drop?? I may be having a set real soon

is 4/6 drop what you have?

and for more bad news... yesterday my alternator dumped on me I had to get 6 jump starts to get home! so I figured you know what? if its going be down because the alternator then I might as well do the harmonic balancer swap since I got the tools yesterday. so I tore into the 302 and inspected the harmonic balancer from it and it looks good! should be a nice tight seal! here's a pic of it installed with the bottom pulley's on as well. didn't get much done after that so when I go home today im going to put the water pump pulley, fan, belts and shroud back on. after that's done then im going to try to get the bolt out of the ram horn and then get the ram horn bolted back on the truck. after that ill need to go buy a new alternator and then I should be back on the road! today I drove the 4x to school.

[shawno72]

No I have a 5/7 drop but I am doing the disc brake upgrade this weekend so I will be replacing the front springs and will bag the rear real soon...

[67chevy1series]

oh ok have you seen that patina green 67 witht he black steel rims and chromed caps? the members name is Justin... I like the stance he has with his 67 I was thinking of doing what he did

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

oh ok have you seen that patina green 67 witht he black steel rims and chromed caps? the members name is Justin... I like the stance he has with his 67 I was thinking of doing what he did

I believe has a 4/6 drop so this would be perfect.

[Ol Blue K20]

Rick, If I remember correctly that bolt is a 3/8"-16 so the proper drill size is 5/16". You probably don't have one but I use left hand drill bits and more than half the time the bit will grab it and spin it out. I guess it's something to do with the combo of heat and vibration. Sure is nice when it works though

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by shawno72

I believe has a 4/6 drop so this would be perfect.

Perfect then!

Dale, yeah I love stuff when It works! Unlike my stupid alternator lol
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[sleeper69]

thanks for the collor tips on the visor rods. im not reall good with computers so im still trying to post pics.

[67chevy1series]

Your welcome buddy! Looking forward to when you do make a thread or post pics
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[50bomb]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

.... im really considering lowering the truck. debating on cutting a coil or 2 or just waiting and getting drop coils. im thinking maybe a 2-3 drop.. i kinda like a SLIGHT rake. and i really want to get the alighnment done on the truck and get the caps chromed and the red repainted. need to figure out how much all that will be after i take car of the engine. before the year is up i do want to get the bud buckets reupholstered though.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447535

[jbclassix]

That's funny
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[67chevy1series]

Well looks like you guys don't actually want this truck to be lowered haha. And I must say this weekend has been the most productive and screwed up weekend ever.
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[JRE]

I think a mild lowering would look Really good. My 67 is getting a altitude adjustment soon.

[67chevy1series]

I was thinking the same. And the only reason why I'm wanting to do it is because with the truck a little lower the more "autocrossy" it can be faster corners and better donuts and stuff. Lol I just want the truck to have some performance in her. I want to know it's there when ever I want it.
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Well looks like you guys don't actually want this truck to be lowered haha. And I must say this weekend has been the most productive and screwed up weekend ever.
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do you want to let us know whaf happened? Enquiring minds want to know LOL
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[jbclassix]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

I was thinking the same. And the only reason why I'm wanting to do it is because with the truck a little lower the more "autocrossy" it can be faster corners and better donuts and stuff. Lol I just want the truck to have some performance in her. I want to know it's there when ever I want it.
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My Chevy did awesome donuts with an 8 inch lift
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[67chevy1series]

Lol noo you think you want to know but I can't tell you this info is awfully delightful.
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[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

My Chevy did awesome donuts with an 8 inch lift
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Lol I guess it just takes the right power?

Seems a guy can't change his mind around here... I bet if I brang home another truck that was a 72 instead of a 67 you guys would put me up on a cross! Lol
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[50bomb]

You can do whatever you want to your truck. Doesn't hurt to know if you like it or not and you can always reverse back. I think your truck looks good as is. I personally appreciate them more stock height. But trust I have had in on my mind to to lower it. I been there done that with my past cars/trucks. But to much problems when you lower them.

[shawno72]

I say lower it!! And I have the front springs out of my truck for you
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[jbclassix]

Rick, allow me to share a life lesson with you.













build a second truck.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Lol noo you think you want to know but I can't tell you this info is awfully delightful.
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Hmmmm........I think you're up to something

[67chevy1series]

Lol dale ill send you a pic since I can't post pics on here at the moment
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[shawno72]

Me too

[oldblue1968chevy]

Ricky cut the springs and throw a block in the back thats what im running on my blue truck. the shorbed truck will be 4/6 or 4/5.

whats with A****R secret codes so the forum cant find where your going next (think i asked this once before) lol