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Primered_69 · 06-03-2014, 02:33 PM

This is a build thread to catch up with the last three years of updates and show the future ones.

This is how the truck looked three years ago. A truck I inherited from my dad that was the epitome of cool in 1997.

Then I got hit by a vehicle in the bad place know as Dallas that allowed me to make changes to make it mine.

Primered_69 · 06-03-2014, 02:33 PM

Since the running boards, grill and front bumper.

First up was billet grill install

Next color matched front bumper and rear bumper...

Then stripping the running boards off

Primered_69 · 06-03-2014, 02:34 PM

Now the problem was that it sat too high and that it had goofy tailights.

But from the front looked pretty good...

Primered_69 · 06-03-2014, 02:34 PM

I decided the conversion truck wheels looked out dated so I decided to change the look

So then driving home Christmas day Texas has a few snowflakes and someone hits me on the freeway...good bye goofy lights.

Primered_69 · 06-03-2014, 02:35 PM

After the wreck I fixed the back and got a new rear bumper. Then I decided it was time for some lowering.

1st was a 2" drop via spindles

and from the side...better but not there yet

Primered_69 · 06-03-2014, 02:36 PM

So time for a 4/6 from the only person that I would trust doing something like this with me...

this is the scene of the crime that caused this to my buddy

but it turned out nice

Primered_69 · 06-03-2014, 02:54 PM

Next my mom backed into my grille...so i decided time for a new grille direction

aggie91 · 06-03-2014, 03:46 PM

I can relate, custom by crunch...

It gets crunched so it time to make it custom...

That is exactly how I did my '98 when I had it...

Tx Firefighter · 06-03-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Primered_69

So time for a 4/6 from the only person that I would trust doing something like this with me...

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Once the women see that picture they're gonna be stalking me. The exceptional taste in clothes. The rugged work boots. Who could blame them.

likaroc13 · 06-04-2014, 02:09 AM

Cool truck. My old '93 started out the same way as the 3-years ago pic. I got it in '98, & it was still the epitome of cool (at least in a MS hick town

). Sucks that yours got dinged up a couple times, but sometimes that's how modification sickness begins. My first roll pan came about after an old man backed into me. I'm glad you decided to do the color-matched grille. To me it always looks a bit weird with the chrome grille/painted bumper combo. With a painted grille/chrome bumper combo it usually looks better to me, however all-chrome front or all-painted looks best IMO. I dig the 4/6 stance too. What size tires are you running?

ERASER5 · 06-04-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Once the women see that picture they're gonna be stalking me. The exceptional taste in clothes. The rugged work boots. Who could blame them.

Somewhere I can just faintly hear Fine69 saying "Drop dead sexy.."

Primered_69 · 06-04-2014, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Cool truck. My old '93 started out the same way as the 3-years ago pic. I got it in '98, & it was still the epitome of cool (at least in a MS hick town

). Sucks that yours got dinged up a couple times, but sometimes that's how modification sickness begins. My first roll pan came about after an old man backed into me. I'm glad you decided to do the color-matched grille. To me it always looks a bit weird with the chrome grille/painted bumper combo. With a painted grille/chrome bumper combo it usually looks better to me, however all-chrome front or all-painted looks best IMO. I dig the 4/6 stance too. What size tires are you running?

215/75/15 in front and 255/70/15 in back. Being in urban city I needed sidewall.

Tx Firefighter · 06-05-2014, 06:47 AM

Michael, how has the 4/6 worked out over time ? I've had a bunch of 4/6 dropped regular cab trucks, but when we got yours all lowered it kind of shocked me as to how big and low that extended cab really is. I can see you rubbing the belly of that thing all over town on bad parking lots and stuff. Is it okay to live with day in and day out ?

Primered_69 · 06-05-2014, 11:13 AM

Due to my springs so old it sagged more than 4/6. So I got new springs up front and now I do not bottom out in front very often. Plus I added a 1" lift shackle in back and that got me closer to 6" drop in back. That was more a 5/7 drop. Only thing that will scrap in back is the drivers side shock extender. Drives real smooth.

Primered_69 · 06-05-2014, 11:15 AM

I want to add a bell tech air bag assist that will bolt right on to the cnotch bolts in back to have some adjustability and load rating. It's pretty slick

Tx Firefighter · 06-05-2014, 11:17 AM

So did you buy lowering springs or cut a set of stockers ?

Primered_69 · 06-05-2014, 11:37 AM

Actually had someone who gave me a 1" drop spring. Then I cut that one a half coil

Tx Firefighter · 06-05-2014, 11:40 AM

Did that ABS sensor wire that I whacked with the hammer ever rear up and cause a dash light to come on ? I wasn't sure how effective the wire repair would be in the long haul.

Tx Firefighter · 06-05-2014, 12:31 PM

I got nothing. All I have experience with is stock brakes rebuilt with normal parts. I have put braided hoses on before though. 88-98 trucks are real bad about front hoses collapsing internally.

flashed · 06-05-2014, 12:46 PM

I thought I recognised that sore finger .

Primered_69 · 06-06-2014, 04:32 PM

so what type of pads would you recommend.

Tx Firefighter · 06-06-2014, 04:44 PM

For my trucks, I just usually order a decent quality Wagner or Bendix from Rockauto. Not the economy line and not the ultra performance stuff either. That's just my route but I'm always happy with factory brakes as long as they're in good condition.

Primered_69 · 06-06-2014, 05:22 PM

what do you think of this

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=285356

likaroc13 · 06-06-2014, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primered_69

215/75/15 in front and 255/70/15 in back. Being in urban city I needed sidewall.

Thanks. You won't hear any complaints from me about beefy tires. I refuse to run rubber bands myself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primered_69

Due to my springs so old it sagged more than 4/6. So I got new springs up front and now I do not bottom out in front very often. Plus I added a 1" lift shackle in back and that got me closer to 6" drop in back. That was more a 5/7 drop. Only thing that will scrap in back is the drivers side shock extender. Drives real smooth.

I thought it looked lower than 4/6.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primered_69

I want to add a bell tech air bag assist that will bolt right on to the cnotch bolts in back to have some adjustability and load rating. It's pretty slick

My Tahoe has the helper bags. Not sure if they're BellTech or not, but they'll come in handy if I ever tow or haul anything heavy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primered_69

what do you think of this

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=285356

There's a thread on here about the switch to NBS master cylinder as well.

Low Elco · 06-13-2014, 12:37 PM

I've had good luck with quietstop Wagner pads. Lots less dust.

06-03-2014, 02:33 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Death of a Conversion This is a build thread to catch up with the last three years of updates and show the future ones. This is how the truck looked three years ago. A truck I inherited from my dad that was the epitome of cool in 1997. Then I got hit by a vehicle in the bad place know as Dallas that allowed me to make changes to make it mine. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-03-2014, 02:33 PM	#2
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion Since the running boards, grill and front bumper. First up was billet grill install Next color matched front bumper and rear bumper... Then stripping the running boards off __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 06-03-2014 at 02:43 PM.

06-03-2014, 02:34 PM	#3
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion Now the problem was that it sat too high and that it had goofy tailights. But from the front looked pretty good... __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 06-03-2014 at 02:46 PM.

06-03-2014, 02:34 PM	#4
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion I decided the conversion truck wheels looked out dated so I decided to change the look So then driving home Christmas day Texas has a few snowflakes and someone hits me on the freeway...good bye goofy lights. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 06-03-2014 at 02:50 PM.

06-03-2014, 02:35 PM	#5
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion After the wreck I fixed the back and got a new rear bumper. Then I decided it was time for some lowering. 1st was a 2" drop via spindles and from the side...better but not there yet __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 06-03-2014 at 02:54 PM.

06-03-2014, 02:36 PM	#6
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion So time for a 4/6 from the only person that I would trust doing something like this with me... this is the scene of the crime that caused this to my buddy but it turned out nice __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 06-03-2014 at 03:08 PM.

06-03-2014, 02:54 PM	#7
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion Next my mom backed into my grille...so i decided time for a new grille direction __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 06-03-2014 at 03:09 PM.

06-03-2014, 03:46 PM	#8
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Death of a Conversion I can relate, custom by crunch... It gets crunched so it time to make it custom... That is exactly how I did my '98 when I had it... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

06-04-2014, 02:09 AM	#10
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Death of a Conversion Cool truck. My old '93 started out the same way as the 3-years ago pic. I got it in '98, & it was still the epitome of cool (at least in a MS hick town ). Sucks that yours got dinged up a couple times, but sometimes that's how modification sickness begins. My first roll pan came about after an old man backed into me. I'm glad you decided to do the color-matched grille. To me it always looks a bit weird with the chrome grille/painted bumper combo. With a painted grille/chrome bumper combo it usually looks better to me, however all-chrome front or all-painted looks best IMO. I dig the 4/6 stance too. What size tires are you running? __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

06-05-2014, 06:47 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Death of a Conversion Michael, how has the 4/6 worked out over time ? I've had a bunch of 4/6 dropped regular cab trucks, but when we got yours all lowered it kind of shocked me as to how big and low that extended cab really is. I can see you rubbing the belly of that thing all over town on bad parking lots and stuff. Is it okay to live with day in and day out ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-05-2014, 11:13 AM	#14
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion Due to my springs so old it sagged more than 4/6. So I got new springs up front and now I do not bottom out in front very often. Plus I added a 1" lift shackle in back and that got me closer to 6" drop in back. That was more a 5/7 drop. Only thing that will scrap in back is the drivers side shock extender. Drives real smooth. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-05-2014, 11:15 AM	#15
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion I want to add a bell tech air bag assist that will bolt right on to the cnotch bolts in back to have some adjustability and load rating. It's pretty slick __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-05-2014, 11:17 AM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Death of a Conversion So did you buy lowering springs or cut a set of stockers ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-05-2014, 11:37 AM	#17
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion Actually had someone who gave me a 1" drop spring. Then I cut that one a half coil __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-05-2014, 11:40 AM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Death of a Conversion Did that ABS sensor wire that I whacked with the hammer ever rear up and cause a dash light to come on ? I wasn't sure how effective the wire repair would be in the long haul. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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06-05-2014, 12:31 PM	#19
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Death of a Conversion I got nothing. All I have experience with is stock brakes rebuilt with normal parts. I have put braided hoses on before though. 88-98 trucks are real bad about front hoses collapsing internally. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-05-2014, 12:46 PM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Death of a Conversion I thought I recognised that sore finger .

06-06-2014, 04:32 PM	#21
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion so what type of pads would you recommend. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-06-2014, 04:44 PM	#22
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Death of a Conversion For my trucks, I just usually order a decent quality Wagner or Bendix from Rockauto. Not the economy line and not the ultra performance stuff either. That's just my route but I'm always happy with factory brakes as long as they're in good condition. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

06-06-2014, 05:22 PM	#23
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Death of a Conversion what do you think of this http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=285356 __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

06-13-2014, 12:37 PM	#25
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Death of a Conversion I've had good luck with quietstop Wagner pads. Lots less dust. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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