$1800 and a weekend later....... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rob68c10 · 03-20-2012, 09:36 PM

I went from this........

To this........

With the help of.......

It's a 68 short bed. I lowered it 4/6, converted to disc up front and am in the process of converting to power brakes. Wasn't too bad either. I soaked everything in a mixture of ATF and acetone and it worked like a charm.

07NJrado · 03-20-2012, 09:37 PM

very nice, any other plans for it?

Jarwood · 03-20-2012, 09:39 PM

Great job bro! I put a 3/5 on mine, but its been over a few months. Hard to spend the money right now. Keep it up!

Rob68c10 · 03-20-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 07NJrado

very nice, any other plans for it?

Plans are to drive it like it is for now. It needs every body panel except the grill and cowl panel, so just collecting sheet metal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarwood

Great job bro! I put a 3/5 on mine, but its been over a few months. Hard to spend the money right now. Keep it up!

Thanks man. Yeah I have been saving just over a year for this.

pat 70/71 · 03-20-2012, 09:52 PM

Looks great! Stan&Mark have a lot of fantastic products. Great guys! Cheers,Pat
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Jarwood · 03-20-2012, 10:04 PM

where did you get your shock relocators and shocks from?

Rob68c10 · 03-20-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarwood

where did you get your shock relocators and shocks from?

Got that all from ECE. spindles, springs, shocks, relocators, pan hard bar, etc.

BP68 · 03-20-2012, 10:17 PM

Nice

orngsikL · 03-20-2012, 10:32 PM

looking good man

jhwkns · 03-20-2012, 10:41 PM

wtg man! That's money well spent.

Jarwood · 03-20-2012, 10:41 PM

awesome. Looks great. I need to order some.

ScottG · 03-20-2012, 10:48 PM

Nice!

LEX · 03-20-2012, 10:59 PM

You're off to a great start. Looks good.
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Zoomin · 03-20-2012, 11:01 PM

See - all it takes is money and time.

Looking good!

Pro Performance · 03-20-2012, 11:04 PM

Sweet. The best part is driving it afterwards and feeling the major difference!

VA72C10 · 03-20-2012, 11:19 PM

Very nice altitude change

BruthaMan · 03-20-2012, 11:56 PM

Nice job, dramatic difference!

stomper · 03-21-2012, 12:34 AM

Yea baby!
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duallyjams · 03-21-2012, 08:35 AM

Nice upgrade.
Check out the Md forum http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510952

UFOtestpilot · 03-21-2012, 09:07 AM

Nice! Maybe I'll have to give them a call when I'm ready for that.

big_al_71 · 03-21-2012, 10:02 AM

thats a great improvement...

**CC69Rat** · 03-21-2012, 10:58 AM

I think they might have sent that kit to the wrong house .. Please take it all back off and send it to me

Hotrob72 · 03-21-2012, 11:33 AM

Great Job.
I call it stress release time when Im dinking with mine.....

doubleb's69 · 03-21-2012, 11:57 AM

Looks great Rob! Are you going to notch the frame?
Not to hijack but does anyone have a 4" drop in the rear without a notch and do the axle tubes make contact with the frame at all while driving? I want to lower mine 2/4 and didn't know if I should notch it.

Ackattack · 03-21-2012, 09:37 PM

There for a second I thought you just turned the truck around in the garage

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

Looks great Rob! Are you going to notch the frame?
Not to hijack but does anyone have a 4" drop in the rear without a notch and do the axle tubes make contact with the frame at all while driving? I want to lower mine 2/4 and didn't know if I should notch it.

"No buck" has 4" drop springs in the back without a notch. Haven't had any problems with it.

03-20-2012, 09:36 PM	#1
Rob68c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 159	$1800 and a weekend later....... I went from this........ To this........ With the help of....... It's a 68 short bed. I lowered it 4/6, converted to disc up front and am in the process of converting to power brakes. Wasn't too bad either. I soaked everything in a mixture of ATF and acetone and it worked like a charm.

03-20-2012, 09:37 PM	#2
07NJrado Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 23	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... very nice, any other plans for it?

03-20-2012, 09:39 PM	#3
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... Great job bro! I put a 3/5 on mine, but its been over a few months. Hard to spend the money right now. Keep it up!

03-20-2012, 09:52 PM	#5
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... Looks great! Stan&Mark have a lot of fantastic products. Great guys! Cheers,Pat Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2012, 10:04 PM	#6
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... where did you get your shock relocators and shocks from?

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Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... Sweet. The best part is driving it afterwards and feeling the major difference!

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03-21-2012, 08:35 AM	#19
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... Nice upgrade. Check out the Md forum http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510952 __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

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03-21-2012, 10:58 AM	#22
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... I think they might have sent that kit to the wrong house .. Please take it all back off and send it to me __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... Great Job. I call it stress release time when Im dinking with mine..... __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

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doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: $1800 and a weekend later....... Looks great Rob! Are you going to notch the frame? Not to hijack but does anyone have a 4" drop in the rear without a notch and do the axle tubes make contact with the frame at all while driving? I want to lower mine 2/4 and didn't know if I should notch it. __________________ Bud

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