1996 Cheyenne - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mylow53 · 02-22-2011, 08:23 PM

ok this is my boys pickup. I originally bought this truck 8 years ago to get me to work. it's a v6 so it had decent fuel millage. since then i replaced it with a diesel and sold it to my dad for 3 50 cent pieces. I asked my dad to give it to my boy, so he drove it down from oregon where he had parked it under a cherry tree for 8 years (thus the algae). he drove it maybe 3 time a month and took it on a couple of trips. it now has 150K on the odometer and believe it or not no real oil leaks, and passes calif smog!.
the plan is to lower it 6" in the rear and 2" in the front. we took the bead off and rented a presser washer. the spring flip kit should be here friday so hopefully we will have the rear lower sooner than later. ill keep the picts coming....

mylow53 · 02-22-2011, 08:30 PM

and of course if there's extra tape the dog knows what to do with it

Kim57 · 02-23-2011, 12:54 AM

Cool. If it turns out as nice as the 53 it will be one sweet ride.
Kim

bmfpeterson · 02-23-2011, 03:45 AM

cool build any other plans than the drop?

**Palf70Step** · 02-23-2011, 06:39 AM

Awww yes, nothing like the blow back of a pressure washer to make you feel accomplished.

Looks like a nice start to the build!

mylow53 · 02-23-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmfpeterson

cool build any other plans than the drop?

just simple stuff like maybe some escalade badging and nice rims and tires. trying to keep this affordable and safe. were thinking a flat white paint with red accents as well. im on the fence weather or not to add rear disks. im worried that he might lock them up easier. i cant tell if the rear has anti lock.

also where can i get some drop shocks any one know a part number. or a car that has similar dimensions. were doing a 4 to 6 in the rear some guys were quoting me $200 for 4...( i ain't that dumb)
thanks guys for the help and comments
GT

bmfpeterson · 02-23-2011, 12:52 PM

COOL I like the direction your going with it. should be a pretty damn cool first truck!

Vega_67C10 · 02-23-2011, 08:41 PM

Great start, should be a nice truck when completed. I just have one suggestion..........safety glasses?

mylow53 · 02-24-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

Great start, should be a nice truck when completed. I just have one suggestion..........safety glasses?

you got me!! ill try to remember!
GT

mylow53 · 03-01-2011, 06:10 PM

ok the c noch is in. and the rear is dropped around 6 inches. now the tires rub on the bed... ill need get some new tires and rims... heres the progress

89muscletruck · 03-24-2011, 09:58 PM

cool build

mylow53 · 04-25-2011, 12:43 PM

ok we have partz. finally my belltech drop spindles came in. i ordered from jegs and it took over a month for them to ship more like 6 weeks. kinda silly if you ask me. they should mention that before you purchase the part. anyways me and the boy installed the spindles and chopped 180 deg off the top of the springs. here are the picks...

mylow53 · 05-16-2011, 08:18 PM

ok more clearance of the front fenders. we pulled the fenders and cut out some clearance areas where the tire is rubbing. I ordered some bump stops to help the front from dropping to low on a bump and rubbing. sure alot of bolts to remove....

mylow53 · 08-10-2011, 02:00 PM

more work done we are prepping out rattle can flat white paint job. heres the boys at work!

scotts62 · 09-15-2011, 03:45 AM

Cool project you have going

75ChevyGuy · 09-26-2011, 05:42 PM

Any progress on this? what color are you painting it, white?

mylow53 · 09-26-2011, 05:58 PM

yes there is we have it about half done paint wise. ill try to take more picts. all rustolum flat white!

bw4sale · 09-27-2011, 01:40 PM

That should look sic. Can't wait to see it.

mylow53 · 09-27-2011, 02:32 PM

more shots from the week end work

02-22-2011, 08:23 PM	#1
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	1996 Cheyenne ok this is my boys pickup. I originally bought this truck 8 years ago to get me to work. it's a v6 so it had decent fuel millage. since then i replaced it with a diesel and sold it to my dad for 3 50 cent pieces. I asked my dad to give it to my boy, so he drove it down from oregon where he had parked it under a cherry tree for 8 years (thus the algae). he drove it maybe 3 time a month and took it on a couple of trips. it now has 150K on the odometer and believe it or not no real oil leaks, and passes calif smog!. the plan is to lower it 6" in the rear and 2" in the front. we took the bead off and rented a presser washer. the spring flip kit should be here friday so hopefully we will have the rear lower sooner than later. ill keep the picts coming.... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 02-22-2011 at 08:33 PM.

02-22-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1996 Cheyenne and of course if there's extra tape the dog knows what to do with it Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 02-22-2011 at 08:38 PM.

02-23-2011, 12:54 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 1996 Cheyenne Cool. If it turns out as nice as the 53 it will be one sweet ride. Kim

02-23-2011, 03:45 AM	#4
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: 1996 Cheyenne cool build any other plans than the drop?

02-23-2011, 06:39 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,643	Re: 1996 Cheyenne Awww yes, nothing like the blow back of a pressure washer to make you feel accomplished. Looks like a nice start to the build! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-23-2011, 12:52 PM	#7
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: 1996 Cheyenne COOL I like the direction your going with it. should be a pretty damn cool first truck!

02-23-2011, 08:41 PM	#8
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: 1996 Cheyenne Great start, should be a nice truck when completed. I just have one suggestion..........safety glasses? __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

03-01-2011, 06:10 PM	#10
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1996 Cheyenne ok the c noch is in. and the rear is dropped around 6 inches. now the tires rub on the bed... ill need get some new tires and rims... heres the progress Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5 Last edited by mylow53; 03-01-2011 at 06:11 PM.

03-24-2011, 09:58 PM	#11
89muscletruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 279	Re: 1996 Cheyenne cool build Last edited by 89muscletruck; 03-24-2011 at 09:59 PM.

04-25-2011, 12:43 PM	#12
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1996 Cheyenne ok we have partz. finally my belltech drop spindles came in. i ordered from jegs and it took over a month for them to ship more like 6 weeks. kinda silly if you ask me. they should mention that before you purchase the part. anyways me and the boy installed the spindles and chopped 180 deg off the top of the springs. here are the picks... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

05-16-2011, 08:18 PM	#13
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1996 Cheyenne ok more clearance of the front fenders. we pulled the fenders and cut out some clearance areas where the tire is rubbing. I ordered some bump stops to help the front from dropping to low on a bump and rubbing. sure alot of bolts to remove.... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

08-10-2011, 02:00 PM	#14
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1996 Cheyenne more work done we are prepping out rattle can flat white paint job. heres the boys at work! Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

09-15-2011, 03:45 AM	#15
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 1996 Cheyenne Cool project you have going __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

09-26-2011, 05:42 PM	#16
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: 1996 Cheyenne Any progress on this? what color are you painting it, white? __________________ 1975 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe (DD/WIP) 1989 Chevrolet C1500 reg cab stepside (Winter Truck) 1977 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 (Summer Cruiser)

09-26-2011, 05:58 PM	#17
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1996 Cheyenne yes there is we have it about half done paint wise. ill try to take more picts. all rustolum flat white! Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-27-2011, 01:40 PM	#18
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: 1996 Cheyenne That should look sic. Can't wait to see it. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

09-27-2011, 02:32 PM	#19
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: 1996 Cheyenne more shots from the week end work Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.