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Old 05-18-2008, 05:24 PM   #26
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good job.we'll wait 4 u in nc
Thanks man, I will be moving up there on the 27th of this month, so hopefully we can get together sometime. I have a good friend that lives in Charlotte.

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Man you started with a great truck! Nice to see you "makin it yours" as that is what these trucks are all about!

BTW, you forgot to mention the one piece window upgrade!

The ride looks sharp!
Check the second post. It was the first thing I did. I didn't have any pic's of the install because most of my stuff hadn't come back from the deployment.

Thanks for all the support fellas.

Hopefully, the rest of the parts I ordered for the air ride will show up this week. My truck is still just chillin out in the garage with the front end up on jack stands. I need to get the bags in the front so it will be easier to load on a trailer. I'm thinking I need to start packing the house up this weekend. I know that as soon as I get my parts, I will be in the garage until I get it all installed.

Oh the life of a gearhead...
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Old 05-19-2008, 05:22 AM   #27
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Very cool truck ..
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Old 05-26-2008, 03:29 AM   #28
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Here's a quick update. I haven't done anything to the truck itself but I have started to receive the parts i ordered.

RidePro 1/4" manifold and Airlift AutoPilot controller unit.
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Old 05-26-2008, 11:19 PM   #29
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Well they aren't Slams but I think they will work. I have been hearing they are a little rough riding though. At least I will be able to get it on the trailer for the big move up to NC.
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:07 AM   #30
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

As the other guys have said thanks for the military service. Truck is lookin GREAT, should be real nice to have bags. Good luck on your move hope it all goes smooth.
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Old 05-27-2008, 07:45 AM   #31
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

what is that Doug Fir? I hear you get a better ride with Pine!
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Old 06-15-2008, 09:53 AM   #32
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

I finally made the big move up to NC. I got here a couple weeks ago. The rest of the parts showed up last Weds I was glas to see the parts. I got the plates and the bags installed and I am diggin the way the front end is looking. Sorry about the pic's it was too bright ooutside and too dark in the garage to get any good ones. More to follow...
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Old 06-15-2008, 10:38 AM   #33
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Congrat's on Getting Moved, The Stance on the Truck is Great...............

Looking Forward to more...........

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Old 06-15-2008, 11:56 AM   #34
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Thanks for the kind words fellas.

I think everything is going together nicely. I am having some growing pains, since this is my first air ride install.

A question I have is, when I go to tighten up my control arm shaft nuts what should I torque them to?

Another question is; is there a specific way I need to mount the compressor? Pretty much what I am wondering is, can I mount it straight off the frame rail?

Thanks in advance
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Old 06-15-2008, 10:33 PM   #35
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Looks good! I can't help on the u bolt torque(I don't torque much other than engine parts). On your compressor, try to mount it as far away from the cab as you can and mount it with some kind of rubber insulator, that will cut down on the noise and vibration
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Old 06-20-2008, 05:30 PM   #36
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

So... I got the rear bags installed and here is how it sits now. I haven't notched the frame rail yet but you get the idea. I am happy with the way the front looks.

IMO the rear wheels look like they sit too far back in the wheel wells. Is it just me, what do you guys think?
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Old 06-20-2008, 05:43 PM   #37
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I'm with you, they look like maybe an inch or so too far back. Not a lot you can do about it though. It still looks bad a**
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Old 06-21-2008, 12:47 AM   #38
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Your truck is looking Bada$$! Reminds me of the black 69 stepper I used to have. The rear wheel does look a bit aft, but I may not have noticed if you didn't mention it. Is the bed or fenders mounted too far forward?
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Old 06-21-2008, 01:51 AM   #39
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

I also think the bed is mounted too far forward. Im looking at the cab/bed gap and it looks too close.

The truck looks awesome though will be killer once the frame is notched and you take the front air dam off.
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Old 06-21-2008, 07:13 AM   #40
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Great choice in everything you have done!!!! Love the stance ,color,wheels.Its says clean and mean all over!!!!! Would you like to borrow my 67 gmc for a few years?
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:33 PM   #41
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Re: Project Step Aside, 1971 SWB/Step

Hey all you step siders out there, I need some help.

I need a passenger side bed step hanger bracket. I have looked at almost all of the online dealers and I can't find one.
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Old 06-22-2008, 08:43 PM   #42
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Pretty Sure i Got a Extra one, I will check Tomorrow & Let you Know............

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Old 06-25-2008, 05:35 PM   #43
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Beautiful truck!!! Just dont get carried away notching the rear because I am learning the hard way you cant get a big wheel/tire up in those fenders to far..
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Old 06-25-2008, 07:57 PM   #44
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First THANK YOU for ur service for our country!!!
Second awesome looking truck you have there!!!
Third, what is hanging below the bed and also running ino the bed?
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:29 PM   #45
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First THANK YOU for ur service for our country!!!
Second awesome looking truck you have there!!!
Third, what is hanging below the bed and also running ino the bed?
I was waiting for someone to ask me that. Well, it is the air lines. I had the tank and valve manifold sitting in the bed so I could pull it out of the garage. I still haven't mounted the tank, compressor, and manifold yet.
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Old 06-30-2008, 06:59 PM   #46
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I did it. I said to heck with it and went out and bought a new welder and a plasma cutter. I don't have them hooked up yet but hopefully tomorrow I can get the extension cord I need

Miller 212 MIG, and a Spectrum 375 extreme Plasma cutter
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Old 06-30-2008, 07:22 PM   #47
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wow! must be nice to have a nice truck to start with.
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:53 PM   #48
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Yeah, I like the looks of the gray centered ones also, I was seriously torn between the two. I figured if I changed my mind I would have the spokes powder coated.
WOWOWOWOW!!!!! Your truck is sweet!!! I love everything about it!

They don't make the grey centered wheels anymore and that was a few years ago. I had my powedercoated grey in the center with a custom grey powdercoat mix. Keep up the great work!!!!!
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Nice welder and plasma also!!!!
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What did you do with the old wheels
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