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tcb-1 · 02-05-2010, 10:41 PM

here's a listing of the parts/items I have in this build.... so far. remember, this does not include the McGaughy's drop spindles and the bolt-in "c" I had installed last year.

I hope this helps you guys out. I'll update my list as I go, but as of now it's fairly complete.

crakarjax · 02-13-2010, 05:35 PM

Good resource. Any way you might add quantities and approximate cost?

dieselarmy13 · 02-13-2010, 07:27 PM

Come on, pics, Doug, PICS! Where you at? You're killin us here!

bigguy69 · 02-13-2010, 11:38 PM

x2

tcb-1 · 02-13-2010, 11:45 PM

yeah, I've been a lazy a$$ lately.

as a matter of fact diesel, .... I should have some pics tomorrow.

figured out the tank location and mounts. been grinding and drilling on a "c" channel most of the day. need to notch the frame for the tank tomorrow, show you what I mean when I get some good pics.

crakarjax,
I'll post the entire price list when I finalize a few things, but I'll get it for you. promise.

crakarjax · 02-14-2010, 11:12 AM

Cool. I ask because I priced my static drop at about $400, and I'm guessing the additional premium would be worth it to go to air ride instead. In either case I'll be using CPP drop spindles so... I guess I should order those

tcb-1 · 02-14-2010, 03:34 PM

I can tell you that I will have approximately $800 in the entire system (not including the spindles and c notch).

you may be able to do it cheaper if you hit swap meets and watch Ebay and CL closely!

**kev2809** · 02-14-2010, 04:15 PM

you know for all that stuff, 800 is a damn good deal. lookin forward to some pics!

tcb-1 · 02-14-2010, 09:59 PM

first is a pic for Chris. see, I can be unorganized!

okay, so here's my tank install. it's a 9 port, 5 gallon AVS, aluminum tank.

I removed the rear-most cross member. I then picked up a 33" piece of 4" c-channel to mount in it's place. the tank is then mounted to the channel with the ports firing forward. I also notched the frame so I could drop the tank without removing the bed.

I now need to figure out the placement of the compressor and valves. should be pretty straightforward from here on out. thinking of a welded box forward of the tank so the valves and compressor will be shielded from rock kickup. oh well, need to start the design phase on that sooooon.

lyrikz · 02-15-2010, 10:55 AM

Seeing that pic makes me wish that i didnt have a gas tank back there. I had to cram everything up under the frame of the drivers side.

Going to look really nice.

72BlckButy · 02-15-2010, 12:38 PM

Nice work Doug! Looks like I need to bring you a new extension cord...

tcb-1 · 02-15-2010, 02:37 PM

yes Lyrikz, I'll never be able to use that space for either a spare or a tank.

crakarjax · 02-15-2010, 03:10 PM

Isn't there ample space for a tank where gas "saddle tanks" usually go?

EDIT: duh, stepside != fleetside, LWB != SWB

I guess I have it easy in at least one respect.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-15-2010, 03:41 PM

looks good

i still like those wheels

tcb-1 · 02-15-2010, 05:02 PM

crakar,
yep, I have a space issue with the stepside bed.

thinking the compressor mount will be the back of the tank mount beam. it is so freaking stout, you could hang the truck up by it.

powell72 · 02-15-2010, 09:11 PM

That unorganized pic was staged!

I like the air tank mounting, good work. I also like the radius you put on the corners of your cuts, nice attention to detail, looks much more professional.

aggie91 · 02-16-2010, 05:28 PM

Just read this thread. You have covered what I am think of doing to my 65. I need to finish the brakes and motor/trans install first. I feel the same way about laying frame. I intend to drive mine everyday, so if a bag fails, I would not be scrapping on the pavement..

I like the looks of the FJ wheels with the stock paint. What size tire are you running?

tcb-1 · 02-20-2010, 10:45 PM

got a bit of work done today.

had a fabricator friend of mine weld a 10" x 6" x .25" thick plate to the bottom of the c channel for my compressor mount.

speaking of which, after looking at compressor, I noticed that it could be mounted differently than the piston firing up and down. so I rotated the mounts so that it sits lower. when mounting it this way, I used longer #10 stainless steel socket head cap screws, loctite blue, and locknuts. I don't believe it's going anywhere soon.......

then I mounted it using the same hardware; stainless steel #10 shcs and locknuts.

here's my latest installment of pics, enjoy....

wheatlandbrawler · 02-20-2010, 11:08 PM

this thing is put togeather so well.... awesome job man. really clean!

crakarjax · 02-21-2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

had a fabricator friend of mine weld a 10" x 6" x .25" thick plate to the bottom of the c channel for my compressor mount.

Bolt-on enthusiasts the world over just shed a tear...

tcb-1 · 02-21-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crakarjax

Bolt-on enthusiasts the world over just shed a tear...

wait, wait, it could have been bolted on. when I got the plate cut, he was standing there with a welding stinger in his hand. what could I do??!!

yellowGT · 02-21-2010, 03:49 PM

I came across a deal for 600 bucks with 4 bags 8 valves and two viair 450 compressors but im very nervous about getting it because I havent seen anyone show the wiring. You have mentioned relays and other things that I personally would find it hard to do. Could you show some of that?

crakarjax · 02-21-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowGT

I came across a deal for 600 bucks with 4 bags 8 valves and two viair 450 compressors but im very nervous about getting it because I havent seen anyone show the wiring. You have mentioned relays and other things that I personally would find it hard to do. Could you show some of that?

Don't be afraid to wire, it's pretty easy and there are plenty of people here to give advice. Wire is very cheap, as well.

TrixR4Kids · 02-21-2010, 04:29 PM

This is the road I am thinking about with my stepper, great info. Subscribing..

tcb-1 · 02-21-2010, 05:45 PM

yellowgt
exactly what crakar said. wiring is fairly easy. the best website I have found that shows the wiring schematic is:

*****************

go to the how to tabs, and viola! as a matter of fact, that's how I learned about wiring myself......

02-05-2010, 10:41 PM	#151
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside here's a listing of the parts/items I have in this build.... so far. remember, this does not include the McGaughy's drop spindles and the bolt-in "c" I had installed last year. I hope this helps you guys out. I'll update my list as I go, but as of now it's fairly complete. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-13-2010, 05:35 PM	#152
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Good resource. Any way you might add quantities and approximate cost? __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-13-2010, 07:27 PM	#153
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Come on, pics, Doug, PICS! Where you at? You're killin us here! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

02-13-2010, 11:38 PM	#154
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside x2 __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-13-2010, 11:45 PM	#155
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside yeah, I've been a lazy a$$ lately. as a matter of fact diesel, .... I should have some pics tomorrow. figured out the tank location and mounts. been grinding and drilling on a "c" channel most of the day. need to notch the frame for the tank tomorrow, show you what I mean when I get some good pics. crakarjax, I'll post the entire price list when I finalize a few things, but I'll get it for you. promise. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-14-2010, 11:12 AM	#156
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Cool. I ask because I priced my static drop at about $400, and I'm guessing the additional premium would be worth it to go to air ride instead. In either case I'll be using CPP drop spindles so... I guess I should order those __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-14-2010, 03:34 PM	#157
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside I can tell you that I will have approximately $800 in the entire system (not including the spindles and c notch). you may be able to do it cheaper if you hit swap meets and watch Ebay and CL closely! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-14-2010, 04:15 PM	#158
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,134	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside you know for all that stuff, 800 is a damn good deal. lookin forward to some pics! __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-14-2010, 09:59 PM	#159
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside first is a pic for Chris. see, I can be unorganized! okay, so here's my tank install. it's a 9 port, 5 gallon AVS, aluminum tank. I removed the rear-most cross member. I then picked up a 33" piece of 4" c-channel to mount in it's place. the tank is then mounted to the channel with the ports firing forward. I also notched the frame so I could drop the tank without removing the bed. I now need to figure out the placement of the compressor and valves. should be pretty straightforward from here on out. thinking of a welded box forward of the tank so the valves and compressor will be shielded from rock kickup. oh well, need to start the design phase on that sooooon. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 02-14-2010 at 10:01 PM.

02-15-2010, 10:55 AM	#160
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,041	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Seeing that pic makes me wish that i didnt have a gas tank back there. I had to cram everything up under the frame of the drivers side. Going to look really nice. __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

02-15-2010, 12:38 PM	#161
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Nice work Doug! Looks like I need to bring you a new extension cord... __________________ -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)

02-15-2010, 02:37 PM	#162
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside yes Lyrikz, I'll never be able to use that space for either a spare or a tank. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-15-2010, 03:10 PM	#163
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Isn't there ample space for a tank where gas "saddle tanks" usually go? EDIT: duh, stepside != fleetside, LWB != SWB I guess I have it easy in at least one respect. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed Last edited by crakarjax; 02-15-2010 at 03:11 PM.

02-15-2010, 03:41 PM	#164
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside looks good i still like those wheels __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

02-15-2010, 05:02 PM	#165
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside crakar, yep, I have a space issue with the stepside bed. thinking the compressor mount will be the back of the tank mount beam. it is so freaking stout, you could hang the truck up by it. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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02-15-2010, 09:11 PM	#166
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside That unorganized pic was staged! I like the air tank mounting, good work. I also like the radius you put on the corners of your cuts, nice attention to detail, looks much more professional. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 02-16-2010 at 09:57 PM.

02-16-2010, 05:28 PM	#167
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Just read this thread. You have covered what I am think of doing to my 65. I need to finish the brakes and motor/trans install first. I feel the same way about laying frame. I intend to drive mine everyday, so if a bag fails, I would not be scrapping on the pavement.. I like the looks of the FJ wheels with the stock paint. What size tire are you running? __________________ 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

02-20-2010, 10:45 PM	#168
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside got a bit of work done today. had a fabricator friend of mine weld a 10" x 6" x .25" thick plate to the bottom of the c channel for my compressor mount. speaking of which, after looking at compressor, I noticed that it could be mounted differently than the piston firing up and down. so I rotated the mounts so that it sits lower. when mounting it this way, I used longer #10 stainless steel socket head cap screws, loctite blue, and locknuts. I don't believe it's going anywhere soon....... then I mounted it using the same hardware; stainless steel #10 shcs and locknuts. here's my latest installment of pics, enjoy.... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-20-2010, 11:08 PM	#169
wheatlandbrawler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: salina, kansas Posts: 123	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside this thing is put togeather so well.... awesome job man. really clean! __________________ 1968 swb RIP 408. 388 roller monster mouse, richmond 5 speed. and alot of the stuff that makes you happy. build link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389826

02-21-2010, 03:49 PM	#172
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside I came across a deal for 600 bucks with 4 bags 8 valves and two viair 450 compressors but im very nervous about getting it because I havent seen anyone show the wiring. You have mentioned relays and other things that I personally would find it hard to do. Could you show some of that? __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3 Last edited by yellowGT; 02-21-2010 at 03:50 PM.

02-21-2010, 04:29 PM	#174
TrixR4Kids Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 90	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside This is the road I am thinking about with my stepper, great info. Subscribing.. __________________ ~ Dave '68 C10 Stepside: 350/700R4

02-21-2010, 05:45 PM	#175
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Air Ride Install - '69 Chevrolet SWB Stepside yellowgt exactly what crakar said. wiring is fairly easy. the best website I have found that shows the wiring schematic is: *************** go to the how to tabs, and viola! as a matter of fact, that's how I learned about wiring myself...... __________________ Doug THANK YOU** to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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