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longorange68
05-01-2006, 08:47 PM
Hey, new to the forum and I would like a little guidance. Have a 1968 Chevy truck fleetside longbox, looking to lower it and upgrade the brake system. Any tips on what vendor makes reliable parts? Looking to complete a 3.5'' x 5" drop. Any problems with clearance in the back for the frame? Curently running a 250 straight 6 with a SM-465, and I would imagine pretty low gears in the back. My ultimate goal is to be able to have a "glorified" driver, not a trailer queen, something I don't mind getting wet in the rain but at the same time, not every time it rains.

Rather tell you guys about everything I plan to do one day I will just talk about the things I think I can accomplish in the short-term, so I can have a reliable truck to run with my wife.

RamJet350
700R4
Discs Brakes on drop spindles in the front, upgrade the rears as well
relocate in cab fuel tank to the rear

Anybody have any tips? Kinda new to this scene. Comment with some tips and lessons learned if you have the time. Thanks, Josh

jsbgump
05-01-2006, 09:25 PM
Welcome to the board from Texas

krue
05-01-2006, 09:26 PM
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! I don't know what part of Wash. your in, but Wes as www.classicheartbeat.com is in your area and should be able to hook you up with info as well as parts.

71SWBChevy
05-01-2006, 09:33 PM
:welcome2: from Kentucky!!!

Karl Hoh
05-01-2006, 09:39 PM
Welcome from Canada eh! You will get better replies to your question if you post on the 67-72 message board.

Liz
05-01-2006, 09:58 PM
:welcoem:

1969k10stepside
05-01-2006, 10:02 PM
Welcome to the board.

Canadian694x4
05-01-2006, 11:37 PM
:welcome2: To The Board!

97silv5.7
05-02-2006, 01:28 AM
Welcome!

LUV2XCLR8
05-02-2006, 07:02 PM
:welcome2: From West TN :hi:

86swb
05-09-2006, 04:41 PM
Welcome to the board from Kentucky.