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**N2TRUX** · 05-21-2009, 10:32 PM

I was cruising the forum pages as I usually do every evening, when I ran across something that caught my eye. It was a recent post by Tony from Air Ride Technologies titled Air Ride Tech-Company catalog-Ad contest.

This sounded interesting, so I clicked the link and read "Ever wanted to see your truck in a national ad campaign or in a company catalog?" My normal inability to focus was brought to attention as I read the next few lines.
"We are having a little contest over here. If you are running some of our stuff on your truck and you want to send me an e-mail with some pictures of the truck along with a description of the parts and the build... you might just win."

Well alrighty then, this was my kind of contest. All I had to do was submit a few pictures of my 77 Cheyenne and I just might get in a catalog. It sounds as if the winner might pick up some Air Ride swag to boot. I'm in!.......

To read this online article go here- LINK

**N2TRUX** · 05-22-2009, 10:22 AM

Updated.

*Shane* · 05-22-2009, 11:34 AM

Guess what I got Ken

**N2TRUX** · 05-22-2009, 11:58 AM

Cool! Did ya open it yet?

*Shane* · 05-22-2009, 12:08 PM

No ... I'm scared to.

jb4short · 05-22-2009, 02:29 PM

don't do it....I opened mine and wound up on an island with some idiots named Jack and Kate

**N2TRUX** · 05-22-2009, 07:12 PM

Nah it's ok, I opened mine......wait, what is that over there?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-22-2009, 08:43 PM

I hope you win, your 77 is stunning. They'd be crazy to not pick it!

67ChevyRedneck · 05-22-2009, 08:52 PM

How is miss the old editing ways...

Just noticed there was a second page on your link... Congrats

70k52wd · 05-22-2009, 09:31 PM

Wow, I got one also. My wife warned me not to open it. I said what could possibly happen. Well I opened it. Next thing I knew, I was layin on the ground under my truck. That's a powerful envelope.

**N2TRUX** · 05-25-2009, 10:13 AM

More than you know.

aggie91 · 05-26-2009, 01:04 PM

Can't wait to see the install getting underway. Do you have a planned finish date?

I know it will be first class all the way. Congrats!!

JoetheMobster · 05-26-2009, 01:11 PM

looks awesome - bookmarked the link!

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2009, 08:43 AM

It will be a few weeks before we can start. The stars don't line up till the end of June, but I wanted to get the teaser out here.

joe231 · 07-17-2009, 01:50 AM

is there another thread with progress???

aggie91 · 07-17-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It will be a few weeks before we can start. The stars don't line up till the end of June, but I wanted to get the teaser out here.

Alright Ken, it is the middle of July now...where is the progress report??

**N2TRUX** · 07-17-2009, 10:49 AM

As with all projects, this one is behind schedule. I had several "life experiences" get in the way. I had to get the exhaust back together and the truck fired up after a two year hiatius. Last weekend I "finally" accomplished that goal. Now I have to deliver the truck to my buddies shop in Dallas to complete the next segment of the project.

The latest plan is to deliver the project to Roger and Keith on July 25/26. Once delivered I will update our timeline.

Proof that I am making progress-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvuOGMsVrxI

ShowSS12 · 07-19-2009, 11:06 PM

you really had this thing parked for two years? damn how could ya? Ah but who am I to talk my Impala has only been out of the garage 3-4 times this year...

**N2TRUX** · 07-20-2009, 07:28 PM

Yes, sad but true. I have a daughter that is growing up quickly. I spent the last few seasons traveling with her while she played Club Volleyball all over the country.

Now she is done with that part of her life and moving on to other interests. It's time for Dad to enjoy his toys once again.

BACKYARD88 · 07-21-2009, 05:32 PM

Sweet, I've been watching for some progress on this one.

**N2TRUX** · 07-27-2009, 09:03 AM

Phase two of this project got underway this weekend. I delivered my truck to my buddy Rogers shop outside of Rockwall, Texas. I should have progress reports by next weekend.

In the meantime, heres a few pics to satisfy those that have to ask.

Read about Phase One here-LINK

tvblazer78 · 07-27-2009, 09:14 AM

Ken I think this is the first time I have ever seen anything in the bed of that thing.

Looks good and made that mine is not sitting in that shop getting that cool stuff done on mine..

72BlckButy · 07-27-2009, 10:21 PM

Ken, do you expect the new pieces to drop the truck lower in the end? For instance, when you look at your pic in post #21, do you expect it to sit lower? I'm guessing due to the tubular a-arms and the new rear suspension yes, but I wasn't sure how much.

Good luck with the build, this is going to be one amazing truck, not that it isn't currently.

**N2TRUX** · 07-28-2009, 08:57 AM

Nate- The limiting factor will be the height of the tire. I had Roger design the current set up so it would roll when aired out.

He built stands for the bump stops to allow this requested feature. It probably could have been 1+" lower if I had not wanted it to roll.

Even with the tubular A-arms ability to travel upward more, we will still be dealing with the same limits. Unless I go with a shorter tire, I don't see it getting too much lower.

**N2TRUX** · 07-28-2009, 10:59 AM

Article updated- LINK

05-21-2009, 10:32 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside I was cruising the forum pages as I usually do every evening, when I ran across something that caught my eye. It was a recent post by Tony from Air Ride Technologies titled Air Ride Tech-Company catalog-Ad contest. This sounded interesting, so I clicked the link and read "Ever wanted to see your truck in a national ad campaign or in a company catalog?" My normal inability to focus was brought to attention as I read the next few lines. "We are having a little contest over here. If you are running some of our stuff on your truck and you want to send me an e-mail with some pictures of the truck along with a description of the parts and the build... you might just win." Well alrighty then, this was my kind of contest. All I had to do was submit a few pictures of my 77 Cheyenne and I just might get in a catalog. It sounds as if the winner might pick up some Air Ride swag to boot. I'm in!....... To read this online article go here- LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-22-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Guess what I got Ken

05-22-2009, 11:58 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Cool! Did ya open it yet? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-22-2009, 12:08 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside No ... I'm scared to.

05-22-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside don't do it....I opened mine and wound up on an island with some idiots named Jack and Kate

05-22-2009, 10:22 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Updated. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Nah it's ok, I opened mine......wait, what is that over there? Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-22-2009, 08:43 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside I hope you win, your 77 is stunning. They'd be crazy to not pick it! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-22-2009, 08:52 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside How is miss the old editing ways... Just noticed there was a second page on your link... Congrats __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#10
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Wow, I got one also. My wife warned me not to open it. I said what could possibly happen. Well I opened it. Next thing I knew, I was layin on the ground under my truck. That's a powerful envelope.

05-25-2009, 10:13 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside More than you know. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-26-2009, 01:04 PM	#12
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Can't wait to see the install getting underway. Do you have a planned finish date? I know it will be first class all the way. Congrats!! __________________ 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

05-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#13
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside looks awesome - bookmarked the link! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

05-27-2009, 08:43 AM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside It will be a few weeks before we can start. The stars don't line up till the end of June, but I wanted to get the teaser out here. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-17-2009, 01:50 AM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside is there another thread with progress??? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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07-19-2009, 11:06 PM	#18
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside you really had this thing parked for two years? damn how could ya? Ah but who am I to talk my Impala has only been out of the garage 3-4 times this year... __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

07-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Yes, sad but true. I have a daughter that is growing up quickly. I spent the last few seasons traveling with her while she played Club Volleyball all over the country. Now she is done with that part of her life and moving on to other interests. It's time for Dad to enjoy his toys once again. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-21-2009, 05:32 PM	#20
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Sweet, I've been watching for some progress on this one. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

07-27-2009, 09:03 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Phase two of this project got underway this weekend. I delivered my truck to my buddy Rogers shop outside of Rockwall, Texas. I should have progress reports by next weekend. In the meantime, heres a few pics to satisfy those that have to ask. Read about Phase One here-LINK Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-27-2009, 09:14 AM	#22
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Ken I think this is the first time I have ever seen anything in the bed of that thing. Looks good and made that mine is not sitting in that shop getting that cool stuff done on mine.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

07-27-2009, 10:21 PM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Ken, do you expect the new pieces to drop the truck lower in the end? For instance, when you look at your pic in post #21, do you expect it to sit lower? I'm guessing due to the tubular a-arms and the new rear suspension yes, but I wasn't sure how much. Good luck with the build, this is going to be one amazing truck, not that it isn't currently. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-28-2009, 08:57 AM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Nate- The limiting factor will be the height of the tire. I had Roger design the current set up so it would roll when aired out. He built stands for the bump stops to allow this requested feature. It probably could have been 1+" lower if I had not wanted it to roll. Even with the tubular A-arms ability to travel upward more, we will still be dealing with the same limits. Unless I go with a shorter tire, I don't see it getting too much lower. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-28-2009, 10:59 AM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: DO NOT OPEN- Air Ride Technologies inside Article updated- LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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