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72BlckButy · 07-30-2009, 07:45 AM

This thing has come a long way since I checked out your thread. Awesome work!

What tires are those?

my67chevytruck · 07-30-2009, 12:34 PM

looking good!

p8ntballer1911 · 07-30-2009, 02:21 PM

Thank you everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

This thing has come a long way since I checked out your thread. Awesome work!

What tires are those?

They are 265-35-22
If your asking the brand I couldn't tell you... All I know is CHEAP!

500caddy · 07-31-2009, 01:36 PM

You are an artist,,..love the truck man.

p8ntballer1911 · 08-10-2009, 08:10 PM

I got all the air plumbing done, along with all the compressor wring. Also did a little work on the dash and build a driveshaft/trans tunnel.

bigbadjohn84 · 08-10-2009, 08:30 PM

copper tubing? does that hold up pretty well? I was thinking when I bag my 71 that I wanted to try either braided or steel tubing. sweet truck man

VA72C10 · 08-10-2009, 08:42 PM

Looks good!

nuke1 · 08-10-2009, 10:26 PM

i am digging the truck so far, love the copper tubing look, so retro, i do have a question, what is the reason for the phat mat on the rear frame rails?

bigbadjohn84 · 08-11-2009, 09:20 AM

maybe to keep the bed rattle down from the new floor? hmm that seems like a good idea though

*1sik52* · 08-11-2009, 09:43 AM

Looks exactly like my dash in my Blazer!

p8ntballer1911 · 08-15-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84

copper tubing? does that hold up pretty well? I was thinking when I bag my 71 that I wanted to try either braided or steel tubing. sweet truck man

Yes copper is used on many air suspension systems. Its 100x better then the plastic dot line.

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Originally Posted by nuke1

i am digging the truck so far, love the copper tubing look, so retro, i do have a question, what is the reason for the phat mat on the rear frame rails?

I have the fat-mat on the rails because the bed floor is really close to them... mainly just to prevent rattles.

Thanks everyone!

bigbadjohn84 · 08-15-2009, 09:35 PM

oh yea man. I understand that. Ive just never seen it done. I have a guy locally that makes braided stainless lines for big rigs etc. thats what I am going to run on my 71. its never seen, so its more of a peace of mind type thing. I want to be able to get it all sealed up and forget it. well at least until I blow a bag or burn up a compressor.

p8ntballer1911 · 08-15-2009, 10:24 PM

I have also never seen that done. I have had my frame aired up for over a week and it hasnt lost any air.

Frizzle Fry · 08-16-2009, 12:13 AM

I have a couple coils of copper line just waiting for this.

bigbadjohn84 · 08-16-2009, 12:39 PM

did you use standard flare fittings like for gas lines or something? should hold up just fine. all my buddies with the plastic tubing and push connect fittings have issues with leakdown etc. I think the hard line will help with the bounce. can't wait to see how it works for ya

p8ntballer1911 · 08-16-2009, 03:20 PM

I am using all push connects... My brother has had hard line on both of his trucks for years without any problems.

**lolife99** · 08-16-2009, 03:37 PM

Secure that copper tube with alot of clamps. Vibration causes copper tube to "work harden" and it can become brittle and break.

p8ntballer1911 · 08-16-2009, 07:51 PM

Alright thanks for the advice!

jlaird · 08-16-2009, 09:21 PM

IMO, copper is not the best choice for an air suspension. Do a little research on the net and you will see many opposing viewpoints on this. I do hope it works out for you. Your project is lookin good!

bigbadjohn84 · 08-17-2009, 08:23 AM

really? is it cause of the soft wall of copper? I could see that. it would be subjected to moisture inline and in cold climates cause swelling and whatnot.. hmm. only time will tell for sure huh? looks good though man

jlaird · 08-17-2009, 09:39 PM

Here's a good read with lots of opinions:

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/copper-lines-276889/

p8ntballer1911 · 09-02-2009, 04:51 PM

painted the underneath the body, cab and firewall.

bigbadjohn84 · 09-03-2009, 11:08 AM

nice, what color is that? like a gunmetal?

p8ntballer1911 · 09-03-2009, 08:09 PM

Its is lake a grey/green color. Its hard to explain lol. Its off a newer honda

bigbadjohn84 · 09-08-2009, 01:43 PM

yea. in one of the photos it almost looked olive, then the other it looks more like gunmetal. anyway. nice choice. when I ever get to that point, I am gonna be spraying my 71 stepper the factory dark green metallic.

07-30-2009, 07:45 AM	#101
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07-30-2009, 12:34 PM	#102
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! looking good! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-31-2009, 01:36 PM	#104
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! You are an artist,,..love the truck man.

08-10-2009, 08:10 PM	#105
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! I got all the air plumbing done, along with all the compressor wring. Also did a little work on the dash and build a driveshaft/trans tunnel. Attached Images

08-10-2009, 08:30 PM	#106
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! copper tubing? does that hold up pretty well? I was thinking when I bag my 71 that I wanted to try either braided or steel tubing. sweet truck man

08-10-2009, 08:42 PM	#107
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08-10-2009, 10:26 PM	#108
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! i am digging the truck so far, love the copper tubing look, so retro, i do have a question, what is the reason for the phat mat on the rear frame rails? __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

08-11-2009, 09:20 AM	#109
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! maybe to keep the bed rattle down from the new floor? hmm that seems like a good idea though

08-11-2009, 09:43 AM	#110
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! Looks exactly like my dash in my Blazer!

08-15-2009, 09:35 PM	#112
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! oh yea man. I understand that. Ive just never seen it done. I have a guy locally that makes braided stainless lines for big rigs etc. thats what I am going to run on my 71. its never seen, so its more of a peace of mind type thing. I want to be able to get it all sealed up and forget it. well at least until I blow a bag or burn up a compressor.

08-15-2009, 10:24 PM	#113
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! I have also never seen that done. I have had my frame aired up for over a week and it hasnt lost any air.

08-16-2009, 12:13 AM	#114
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! I have a couple coils of copper line just waiting for this.

08-16-2009, 12:39 PM	#115
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! did you use standard flare fittings like for gas lines or something? should hold up just fine. all my buddies with the plastic tubing and push connect fittings have issues with leakdown etc. I think the hard line will help with the bounce. can't wait to see how it works for ya

08-16-2009, 03:20 PM	#116
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! I am using all push connects... My brother has had hard line on both of his trucks for years without any problems.

08-16-2009, 03:37 PM	#117
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! Secure that copper tube with alot of clamps. Vibration causes copper tube to "work harden" and it can become brittle and break. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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08-16-2009, 07:51 PM	#118
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! Alright thanks for the advice!

08-16-2009, 09:21 PM	#119
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! IMO, copper is not the best choice for an air suspension. Do a little research on the net and you will see many opposing viewpoints on this. I do hope it works out for you. Your project is lookin good!

08-17-2009, 08:23 AM	#120
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! really? is it cause of the soft wall of copper? I could see that. it would be subjected to moisture inline and in cold climates cause swelling and whatnot.. hmm. only time will tell for sure huh? looks good though man

08-17-2009, 09:39 PM	#121
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! Here's a good read with lots of opinions: http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/copper-lines-276889/

09-02-2009, 04:51 PM	#122
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! painted the underneath the body, cab and firewall. Attached Images

09-03-2009, 11:08 AM	#123
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! nice, what color is that? like a gunmetal?

09-03-2009, 08:09 PM	#124
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! Its is lake a grey/green color. Its hard to explain lol. Its off a newer honda

09-08-2009, 01:43 PM	#125
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Project: Bodydropped 71! yea. in one of the photos it almost looked olive, then the other it looks more like gunmetal. anyway. nice choice. when I ever get to that point, I am gonna be spraying my 71 stepper the factory dark green metallic.

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