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Yes that hooks to engine vacuum. I would run a steel line most of the way and only use the rubber for 2 - 3" on each end.

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I dropped the rear lower today and installed the rear spring air bag. I thank I am going to get a larger air tank also.

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Looks really good Cal, I am almost ready to start my thread. I am heading to Texas this weekend to pick up some parts I bought. When I get back I am going to get to hacking at my frame:metal:. I wouldn't be doing any of this if it weren't for this thread::).Thanks man!

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Cool Jebb! I am really looking foward to seeing you get started. I hope to see your thread started soon.:metal:

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After a long weekend in my garage, I got the Air Ride Shockwave bags in. I had to do some cutting were the spring pockets are for clearance. I really didn’t like the idea of hacking at the frame, but the end results were worth it. In the photo below with the bags completely deflated the engine crossmember is about 1 1/4 inches off the ground. When they were completely inflated the crossmember was about 5 inches.

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lookin good, tell me how you like it after you drive it around! Any word on the body from the bodyman?

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Thanks 55ChevyPU. When the day comes I get her on the road I let you know how it rides. It should ride nice. I went by the body shop today to check on the progress. He's got the body work done on the back and top of the cab and has filled in holes inside on the floors and dash. I plan on take some pic's the next time I am there.

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Looks crazy low man! That is some crazy surgery you performed there, looking very nice!:cool:

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NICE, NICE, NICE!!!
Do it your way.
After reading this post I see what I've been doing wrong all these years with my projects. I've been letting friends tell me how to do it.
I'm all stock because I let friends talk me into it.
I didn't do a frame off because of friends they said it would take too much time, but it took longer to clean and paint the frame with everything on it and the job is no way as good as a frame off. I even did an in frame overhaul. Now I have what they want but not what I want. But it was my time and money and I still don't have what I want. So from now on I'm doing it my way no matter what.
I told friend of my plans and got a lot of hell, but when I told them I was doing it my way not theirs they backed off.
DO IT YOU WAY!
I WILL!

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Thanks Bob,

I know what you are saying. Everyone has an opinion, you can listen, take it into consideration, but then do it your way!:metal: This is the first frame off I have ever done and it's been alot of work so far, but man it's really been worth it! Thanks again, "Keep on Truckin" Bob!

I took a few picture at the body shop today of the cab.

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Gettin there! What color are you going to do her in, or is that a surprise?

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The cab is looking much better than those original pictures, suggestion for color- Candy Orange with pearl *evil grin*

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Jebb, I will be painting it Corvette Torch Red.

55ChevyPU, I love Candy Orange with pearl, but when our trucks are setting next to each other at a Good Guys show or Brothers show they would look to much a like. ;)

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The rolling chassis is ready to go, other then the drive line. I am now ready for the cab. I went to the body shop and talked with the guy. He said a few more weeks and the cab will be done. He has the roof and fire wall done since the last time I talked to him. He's started working inside the cab welding up holes from were the stock gas tank was to holes were a gun rack was mounted. Here's a pic of the rolling chassis.

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looks like your picture is not working but congrats on getting the chassis completed. I wish you and your body man good luck with your cab.

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I got the picture up. I don't know why it was gone, but it was there earlier. Anyway thanks 55ChevyPU, I hope to have pic's soon of the cab. Then I'll will feel like I’m were you are on your project. :)

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This is really looking good. If this was mine I might just put a seat on the frame and drive it so people can see it. Its to bad most of it will be covered up.

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Thanks dwcsr. I kind of thought the same thing. Put a set on and drive it.:metal: Anyway, I just got my drive shaft yesterday. Now all I'm wanting on is getting the cab back.

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Another trip to the body shop today. The guy is doing some really nice work. Such as you can see in the first photo, just under the front roof line above the windshield there was a seam and spot weld marks that he’s filled in on his on, knowing it would clean it up. He did the same thing on the fire wall just below the cowl. He's filled in the old hole for the factory speaker and is just starting to fill in all of the factory seams inside. Then he will be ready for primer and block sanding.

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Looking good man. I hope to see it at The Brothers show this summer.

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Thanks man! How goes it? How's your truck coming along?

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Well man the truck is coming along slowly due to the fact that I been trying revamp my garage (just added a 60 amp subpanel built a storage shed to move some crap out). I also been trying to get the 55 210 ready for a show thats coming up this weekend (I'm not looking farward to polishing those rims, I hate polishing I think for the truck I'm going chrome). You should try to make it out its in Carson, CA on Sunday. It will be cars and trucks there. If you want the info just send me a PM. The show is from 8 to 1:30pm.

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The cab is going to be sweet man! I am still consittering red and white two tone myself as an option. I think red is always a good choice!

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Red is a nice choice and things really look good in red, but for me I like to be different. There are just too many red cars or trucks at shows. I must admit the last 55 chevy truck that really made my head spin was red with tan interior and I mean this thing was nice. I have a couple of colors in my head that are gonna rock if I ever get around to finishing the truck. Another thing to think about is metallic vs. non-metallic. I'm personally like non-metallic paint on 50's cars and truck. That’s just a personal preference I’ve seen outstanding trucks painted with metallic. I love orange but its becoming the color around here lately but dang it looks good. Paint and wheels choices are the hardest decision to me because it can make or brake the finally look of the car. Well you can include stances in there also (you air bag people got that licked). Its like with my 55 sedan if I would have painted it red, it would be just another nice white over red 55 sedan. I chose mouse grey and I get so many wonderful comments on the color combo (although I was scared when I chose it). But I do think the combo sucks for photos, grey just does not look good in photos (silver looks better). When people the car in person they can't believe its the same ride.lol

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Hey Cal, what can you tell me about this lovely unit here?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1131155183