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BigMike56-72 · 09-19-2016, 01:08 PM

I want to purchase the Early Classic 4/6 drop kit.

I wanted to see if anyone on here in the SoCal area knew of a reputable shop/person in the Los Angeles area that would install the kit for a decent price.

Thanks again fellas!

Mike

WarMonger · 09-19-2016, 01:33 PM

Is this the kit you bought?
4/6 Drop Kits (2.5" Drop Spindles, 1.5" Drop Front Coil Springs, 6" Rear Drop Coil Springs, 4 KYB Shock Absorbers, Super Track Bar Kit, Shock Mount Relocator Kit) (Drop Spindles require Disc Brakes)

BigMike56-72 · 09-19-2016, 01:43 PM

I have not bought it just yet, but yes that's the kit I am looking to get.

Mike

cruisinthe34 · 09-19-2016, 02:39 PM

Here's what it looks like Installed:

BigMike56-72 · 09-20-2016, 11:19 AM

Anyone? Preferably someone in the SGV area of Los Angeles.

jr1000yarder · 09-20-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMike56-72

Anyone? Preferably someone in the SGV area of Los Angeles.

Did you call Early Classic???

Maybe they can help

BigMike56-72 · 09-20-2016, 02:19 PM

No but I will. Thanks.

Mike

BigMike56-72 · 09-21-2016, 07:30 PM

Called Early Classic and they didn't know of anyone locally. I called Bear Frame and Wheel which I've dealt with before and they want $500 to install the kit. I think that is a bit much do you think?

**Dustmaker65** · 09-21-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMike56-72

Called Early Classic and they didn't know of anyone locally. I called Bear Frame and Wheel which I've dealt with before and they want $500 to install the kit. I think that is a bit much do you think?

I don't think I would do any cheaper myself. All depends on the bolts you have to take apart/bust off/ or cut off. Along with grinding/drilling rivots out.

jr1000yarder · 09-21-2016, 09:30 PM

I think that's a fair deal..after all, your removing springs, stock spindles, rivets for rear shocks, etc etc etc ......at 100.00 hr which out here is going shop rate thats a smokin deal!

**StingRay** · 09-22-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jr1000yarder

I think that's a fair deal..after all, your removing springs, stock spindles, rivets for rear shocks, etc etc etc ......at 100.00 hr which out here is going shop rate thats a smokin deal!

I agree with this. It comes down to if you don't have the skills, tools and a place to do it then you have to pay someone for ALL of that. DIY you have little to no overhead and no mouths to feed, expenses or taxes to pay from the job at the end of the day. The guy you hire does. Up here In Canadian funds shop rate could easily be as high as $140. That adds up fast.

**biketopia** · 09-22-2016, 12:42 PM

500 seems cheap, If I was doing that as a side job I'd probably charge about that.

Ghost's68 · 09-22-2016, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by biketopia

500 seems cheap, If I was doing that as a side job I'd probably charge about that.

That's a pretty good price actually. I'm in the process of doing it myself and and I am easily over that price buying all the tools needed for the job. I have a build thread with my progress so far. Take that deal and drop off the truck

demian5 · 09-22-2016, 12:55 PM

Im about to install a 3/3 with a 1" block deluxe drop kit from CPP on my 70. Springs only, no spindles.

**biketopia** · 09-22-2016, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost's68

That's a pretty good price actually. I'm in the process of doing it myself and and I am easily over that price buying all the tools needed for the job. I have a build thread with my progress so far. Take that deal and drop off the truck

Yup, buying all the stuff you need get's pricey quick, plus having the space. I've bee a mechanic by trade for the past 15 years so I've had a little time to amass way more than what I want to think about in tools and equipment haha.

09-19-2016, 01:08 PM	#1
BigMike56-72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles/SGV Posts: 74	Early Classic Drop Kit I want to purchase the Early Classic 4/6 drop kit. I wanted to see if anyone on here in the SoCal area knew of a reputable shop/person in the Los Angeles area that would install the kit for a decent price. Thanks again fellas! Mike

09-19-2016, 01:33 PM	#2
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit Is this the kit you bought? 4/6 Drop Kits (2.5" Drop Spindles, 1.5" Drop Front Coil Springs, 6" Rear Drop Coil Springs, 4 KYB Shock Absorbers, Super Track Bar Kit, Shock Mount Relocator Kit) (Drop Spindles require Disc Brakes) Attached Images __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

09-19-2016, 01:43 PM	#3
BigMike56-72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles/SGV Posts: 74	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit I have not bought it just yet, but yes that's the kit I am looking to get. Mike

09-19-2016, 02:39 PM	#4
cruisinthe34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 228	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit Here's what it looks like Installed: __________________ Steve My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=morning+glory 1971 C10 Inline 6 250 700R4 "Marlene" 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan 350 700R4 "Iris" 1941 Ford 1/2 Ton 5.0 H.O Roller C-4 "Rose" 2019 Honda Ridgeline

09-20-2016, 11:19 AM	#5
BigMike56-72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles/SGV Posts: 74	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit Anyone? Preferably someone in the SGV area of Los Angeles.

09-20-2016, 02:19 PM	#7
BigMike56-72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles/SGV Posts: 74	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit No but I will. Thanks. Mike

09-21-2016, 07:30 PM	#8
BigMike56-72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles/SGV Posts: 74	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit Called Early Classic and they didn't know of anyone locally. I called Bear Frame and Wheel which I've dealt with before and they want $500 to install the kit. I think that is a bit much do you think?

09-21-2016, 09:30 PM	#10
jr1000yarder Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 1,278	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit I think that's a fair deal..after all, your removing springs, stock spindles, rivets for rear shocks, etc etc etc ......at 100.00 hr which out here is going shop rate thats a smokin deal! __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS

09-22-2016, 12:42 PM	#12
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,008	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit 500 seems cheap, If I was doing that as a side job I'd probably charge about that. __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

09-22-2016, 12:55 PM	#14
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Early Classic Drop Kit Im about to install a 3/3 with a 1" block deluxe drop kit from CPP on my 70. Springs only, no spindles. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

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