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XtremeBowtie · 05-14-2015, 05:48 PM

One more

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UKNOWME · 05-14-2015, 07:15 PM

When does it rub? That's sometimes the cons of lowering.

XtremeBowtie · 05-14-2015, 07:57 PM

It rubs a little when I make a tight turn.

Not that big of a deal but still kind of annoying

My bagged S-10 tires were really bad to rub the shocks and it drove my crazy! Lol

UKNOWME · 05-14-2015, 11:30 PM

Where is it rubbing? Do you scrape the fender also?

LSX408 · 05-15-2015, 02:50 PM

Nice, looks good!

aggie91 · 05-15-2015, 03:00 PM

Truck looks good. Do you have a pic of the coil spring spacer you used?

XtremeBowtie · 05-15-2015, 05:46 PM

I used a 1/2" thick spacer I ordered from Summit Racing.

Found this pic online, and it looks exactly like the one I used. Spacer sits underneath the spring, on top of the lower control arm. The end of the coil fits into the "pocket" that is cast into the spacer.

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XtremeBowtie · 05-15-2015, 05:53 PM

Now that I got it lowered and some new wheels and tires, it time to start on the rest of the truck.

Gonna put on new bumpers, sport mirrors, and door handles. Want to polish the molding on the tailgate.

I need to do some work on the interior like replacing the pull straps and fixing the door panels.

I hope to get started on the body of this truck so I can paint this late summer / early fall.

Can't decide if I want to paint it back the original gray or a different red or blue.

Leaning towards Kinetic Blue Metallic (2013 + 1967 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro color) or Red Rock Metallic (new 2014-2015 GM color)...

Don't know which color would go better with a gray interior...

XtremeBowtie · 05-15-2015, 05:57 PM

Kinetic Blue Metallic:

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XtremeBowtie · 05-15-2015, 05:58 PM

Red Rock Metallic:

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**Hart_Rod** · 05-15-2015, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtremeBowtie

I used a 1/2" thick spacer I ordered from Summit Racing.

Found this pic online, and it looks exactly like the one I used. Spacer sits underneath the spring, on top of the lower control arm. The end of the coil fits into the "pocket" that is cast into the spacer.

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Sweet! How much did it raise your truck?

jdf915 · 05-15-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by XtremeBowtie

Kinetic Blue Metallic:

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Love the blue, think that will go on my truck.
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XtremeBowtie · 05-15-2015, 07:03 PM

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Love the blue, think that will go on my truck.
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That blue is beautiful. Has a lot more flake than the pictures show

XtremeBowtie · 05-15-2015, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Sweet! How much did it raise your truck?

I didn't measure with a tape measure but I would guess it raised it 1"-1.5".

Doesn't look like it sits different but you can sure tell when you run your hand between the tire and inner fender!

XtremeBowtie · 05-22-2015, 09:01 AM

Few before and after pics:

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bnoon · 05-22-2015, 09:25 AM

Looking really nice!!!

XtremeBowtie · 03-19-2016, 08:57 PM

Got new taillight housings installed.

Made a big difference.

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XtremeBowtie · 03-19-2016, 08:58 PM

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XtremeBowtie · 03-19-2016, 09:03 PM

Now that spring is here (thank the Good Lord) I can get this truck ready for paint!

Gonna freshen up the outside of the truck while I have it apart:

Bumpers
Weatherstrip
Mirrors
Door handles
Billet grill

LT7A · 03-21-2016, 02:52 AM

Cool truck. Even cooler that it comes from family. I had an 81 3/4 T that same color that I bought from my uncle. Was a great truck. I vote for the gray, but I'm affected by nostalgia. Although most of the time, I really like the stock colors these trucks came in and this one's no exception. Good luck!

brownsville · 03-31-2016, 12:13 PM

Man, i really like both colors you have picked out ( and im very partial to blue) but i really like the factory gray, (dont see many solid color ones around here). I really like your truck btw looks great

XtremeBowtie · 04-16-2018, 09:04 PM

Time to resurrect the thread! Lol

Officially starting the tear down... Went to the garage with a load of parts and all my paint / materials.

Ended up going with TCP Global Custom Shop intense blue pearl.

Color looked good on Instagram and even better once it arrived and I got a lid off the can!

XtremeBowtie · 04-16-2018, 09:13 PM

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Whamo · 04-17-2018, 07:19 PM

Dig It! following....

XtremeBowtie · 04-21-2018, 10:10 PM

Got the bumper, tailgate, and bed off. Naturally, the bed bolts were rusty and the nuts fought until the bitter end. Ended up welding the bolts to the bed floor to keep them spinning. Got all the trim took off. Amazing shape for a 32 year old truck. No dents but could use some heavy polishing.

3 coats of paint stripper later, we’re taking the DA and some 80 grit to it.

Won’t take much bodywork... gotta weld up some trim clip holes and fill in a few ding dents.

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05-14-2015, 05:48 PM	#26
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it One more __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

05-14-2015, 07:15 PM	#27
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it When does it rub? That's sometimes the cons of lowering. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-14-2015, 07:57 PM	#28
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it It rubs a little when I make a tight turn. Not that big of a deal but still kind of annoying My bagged S-10 tires were really bad to rub the shocks and it drove my crazy! Lol __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

05-14-2015, 11:30 PM	#29
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Where is it rubbing? Do you scrape the fender also? __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-15-2015, 02:50 PM	#30
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05-15-2015, 03:00 PM	#31
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05-15-2015, 05:46 PM	#32
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it I used a 1/2" thick spacer I ordered from Summit Racing. Found this pic online, and it looks exactly like the one I used. Spacer sits underneath the spring, on top of the lower control arm. The end of the coil fits into the "pocket" that is cast into the spacer. __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

05-15-2015, 05:53 PM	#33
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Now that I got it lowered and some new wheels and tires, it time to start on the rest of the truck. Gonna put on new bumpers, sport mirrors, and door handles. Want to polish the molding on the tailgate. I need to do some work on the interior like replacing the pull straps and fixing the door panels. I hope to get started on the body of this truck so I can paint this late summer / early fall. Can't decide if I want to paint it back the original gray or a different red or blue. Leaning towards Kinetic Blue Metallic (2013 + 1967 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro color) or Red Rock Metallic (new 2014-2015 GM color)... Don't know which color would go better with a gray interior... __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

05-15-2015, 05:57 PM	#34
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Kinetic Blue Metallic: __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

05-15-2015, 05:58 PM	#35
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Red Rock Metallic: __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

05-22-2015, 09:01 AM	#40
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Few before and after pics: __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

05-22-2015, 09:25 AM	#41
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03-19-2016, 08:57 PM	#42
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Got new taillight housings installed. Made a big difference. Before: __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

03-19-2016, 08:58 PM	#43
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it And after: __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

03-19-2016, 09:03 PM	#44
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Now that spring is here (thank the Good Lord) I can get this truck ready for paint! Gonna freshen up the outside of the truck while I have it apart: Bumpers Weatherstrip Mirrors Door handles Billet grill __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777



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03-21-2016, 02:52 AM	#45
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,505	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Cool truck. Even cooler that it comes from family. I had an 81 3/4 T that same color that I bought from my uncle. Was a great truck. I vote for the gray, but I'm affected by nostalgia. Although most of the time, I really like the stock colors these trucks came in and this one's no exception. Good luck!

03-31-2016, 12:13 PM	#46
brownsville Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: brownsville, tn Posts: 84	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Man, i really like both colors you have picked out ( and im very partial to blue) but i really like the factory gray, (dont see many solid color ones around here). I really like your truck btw looks great

04-16-2018, 09:04 PM	#47
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Time to resurrect the thread! Lol Officially starting the tear down... Went to the garage with a load of parts and all my paint / materials. Ended up going with TCP Global Custom Shop intense blue pearl. Color looked good on Instagram and even better once it arrived and I got a lid off the can! __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

04-16-2018, 09:13 PM	#48
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

04-17-2018, 07:19 PM	#49
Whamo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nap Town, Indianapolis Posts: 233	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Dig It! following.... __________________ Just a Hillbilly in the Hood http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622194

04-21-2018, 10:10 PM	#50
XtremeBowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 193	Re: Project: 50 Shades of Gr.... Nope I can't make myself do it Got the bumper, tailgate, and bed off. Naturally, the bed bolts were rusty and the nuts fought until the bitter end. Ended up welding the bolts to the bed floor to keep them spinning. Got all the trim took off. Amazing shape for a 32 year old truck. No dents but could use some heavy polishing. 3 coats of paint stripper later, we’re taking the DA and some 80 grit to it. Won’t take much bodywork... gotta weld up some trim clip holes and fill in a few ding dents. __________________ First and Foremost: Thank you God for my Salvation! I pray that others will seek your Son, Jesus Christ! https://instagram.com/xtremebowtie My 63 Double Dropmember Build "Project Sub-Zero": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post5050342 My 2013 Camaro 1LE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxa...wL5d6RnmfdJa1A 86 C10 "Build Thread”: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=668777

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