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**67cheby** · 09-06-2012, 03:47 PM

LOL....just sayin...i think i asked about your AC 2 years ago...LOL, i hate procrastinators !! you should be more like me and just get stuff done !!

**67cheby** · 09-07-2012, 10:39 AM

LOL....NO RESPONSE come on man, how fun is it to harrass you if you dont ever respond !!LOL

**LEEVON** · 09-07-2012, 10:04 PM

Ok Tommy Boy...Lots of people build trucks for 9 years!

**67cheby** · 09-07-2012, 10:06 PM

Lol, bout time you got back on here !
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Low Elco · 09-07-2012, 10:27 PM

You comin tomorrow? Got one with your name on it!
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**LEEVON** · 09-07-2012, 11:05 PM

Can't make it : ( : ( : (

ZUBZ · 09-11-2012, 09:42 AM

I need to subscribe to this thread. Nice truck and good progress.

**LEEVON** · 09-11-2012, 10:30 AM

I've been tinkering with timing. I can't get enough mechanical advance. I have re-shaped the weights and gotten a combo of springs that has me at 34 degrees with initial timing (high) of 18 and another 14 or so with vacuum advance. I can live with that for now but this has been a real pain.

BTW, a blower motor is MUCH easier to replace with the truck disassembled. I should have done it for peace of mind, now by luck I have to. I also still have some electrical gremlins, for now I'm just disconnecting the negative cable until I get it pinpointed. I also have to get the lockup only in 4th, right now it's 2-4 and I hate that. Other than those issues and needing a good cleaning she's running great. We'll put her to the test on a trip to Ole Marais' River Run this weekend in Ottawa, KS.

original-71 · 09-11-2012, 11:14 AM

turned out really nice

**LEEVON** · 09-11-2012, 12:13 PM

Thanks, just need some intros : )

original-71 · 09-11-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Thanks, just need some intros : )

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**LEEVON** · 09-16-2012, 09:15 PM

Just made the 450 mile round trip to Ottawa, KS for the Ol Marais River Run. The truck did great, I've got confidence in it but there are still some nagging issues. It pulled right pretty hard, there was a serious driveline vibration and the wind and road noise was rediculous. My ears are still ringing. I'm probably done with her for the year unless I get the a/c done this fall but the next big project will be a complete suspension makeover, followed by some sound deadening. I wasn't afraid to pop the hood at the show for the first time in a looong time which was nice.

NewType72 · 10-15-2012, 11:42 PM

gourgeous truck I love being apart of the DD crew with my own truck even if its only doing about 10 miles a day at least its still a start up and go and refill with a lil oil maybe I grew some confidence to re-do the sealon my intake since she leaks like a sick pig. Subbed

77ChevySharkBite · 05-07-2013, 11:18 PM

I've read both your builds fully and there both beautiful trucks!!! I love them both!!

Coursey · 08-07-2014, 07:52 AM

Love the truck!!

**cericd** · 03-05-2015, 05:48 PM

Is your suspension setup the same in both of these pictures?

Did you ever switch the front end to drop spindles and drop springs? Does the truck have a c-notch in the back? Also, did you ever acheive a more comfortable ride? If so, what did you change?

Lastly, what size wheels and tires were you running in these pics?

Thanks.

**LEEVON** · 07-27-2017, 10:32 AM

I never came back to this thread. This is not at all my "DD" but I did finish the A/C project and although I don't drive it much, whenever I jump in and turn the key it's ready to go anywhere. Ended up using a "Pro6Ten" compressor from Old Air which is modern guts in an A6 case. I restored all of the factory system and kept the truck R12, it works great.

**cericd** · 07-27-2017, 10:54 AM

Looking great! Would it be possible to get the answers to the questions I asked earlier. I'm sure others would like to know more about this sweet setup. Thanks.

**LEEVON** · 07-27-2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Looking great! Would it be possible to get the answers to the questions I asked earlier. I'm sure others would like to know more about this sweet setup. Thanks.

Oh man, sorry yes! To answer your question the first photo had what I did 22 years ago now which was DJM upper and lower 3" arms with 4" rear drop coils. The control arms were never great but it's what we could get back then. The new suspension in the second photo is nothing fancy, just all new ball joints, cross shafts, tie rod ends, pitman and idler with 2.5" drop spindles (McGaughy's or nothing), HD coils with 1 round cut, and the CPP sway bar. Rear is 4" drop springs and 1.5" blocks with a double adjustable track bar. No notch, no shock relocation. It does bottom very seldom on hard dips, no biggie. The wheels are old school American Racing 15x8 with 4 or 4.5" backspacing. Tires I *think* are 255/70/15.

I have a thing whenever I lower coil spring trucks I like to use a heavier coil and cut a half or full round. It takes some digging to confirm the specs for length, load and thickness (rockauto is a great resource). I've never had good luck with "lowering springs".

**cericd** · 07-27-2017, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the info. The truck looks terrific! I thought it looked a little higher in the first pic now I know why

trac209 · 07-27-2017, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

5K in 10 years? Wow.
I did 3500 from April to October this past year just going to cruise nights and shows.

Must be a short bed thing lol,the very little amount of short beds I've seen in my city never seem to see much roadway. Yet I see tons of long beds still working and playing out there.

LT7A · 02-26-2022, 11:58 AM

I know you've got a thread going on over in squareland, but I stumbled on this. It's a great looking truck and a good read.

09-06-2012, 03:47 PM	#176
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again LOL....just sayin...i think i asked about your AC 2 years ago...LOL, i hate procrastinators !! you should be more like me and just get stuff done !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-07-2012, 10:39 AM	#177
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again LOL....NO RESPONSE come on man, how fun is it to harrass you if you dont ever respond !!LOL __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-07-2012, 10:04 PM	#178
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Ok Tommy Boy...Lots of people build trucks for 9 years! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-07-2012, 10:06 PM	#179
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Lol, bout time you got back on here ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-07-2012, 10:27 PM	#180
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again You comin tomorrow? Got one with your name on it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

09-07-2012, 11:05 PM	#181
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Can't make it : ( : ( : ( __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-11-2012, 09:42 AM	#182
ZUBZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 354	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again I need to subscribe to this thread. Nice truck and good progress.

09-11-2012, 10:30 AM	#183
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again I've been tinkering with timing. I can't get enough mechanical advance. I have re-shaped the weights and gotten a combo of springs that has me at 34 degrees with initial timing (high) of 18 and another 14 or so with vacuum advance. I can live with that for now but this has been a real pain. BTW, a blower motor is MUCH easier to replace with the truck disassembled. I should have done it for peace of mind, now by luck I have to. I also still have some electrical gremlins, for now I'm just disconnecting the negative cable until I get it pinpointed. I also have to get the lockup only in 4th, right now it's 2-4 and I hate that. Other than those issues and needing a good cleaning she's running great. We'll put her to the test on a trip to Ole Marais' River Run this weekend in Ottawa, KS. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-11-2012, 11:14 AM	#184
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again turned out really nice __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

09-11-2012, 12:13 PM	#185
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Thanks, just need some intros : ) __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-16-2012, 09:15 PM	#187
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Just made the 450 mile round trip to Ottawa, KS for the Ol Marais River Run. The truck did great, I've got confidence in it but there are still some nagging issues. It pulled right pretty hard, there was a serious driveline vibration and the wind and road noise was rediculous. My ears are still ringing. I'm probably done with her for the year unless I get the a/c done this fall but the next big project will be a complete suspension makeover, followed by some sound deadening. I wasn't afraid to pop the hood at the show for the first time in a looong time which was nice. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-15-2012, 11:42 PM	#188
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again gourgeous truck I love being apart of the DD crew with my own truck even if its only doing about 10 miles a day at least its still a start up and go and refill with a lil oil maybe I grew some confidence to re-do the sealon my intake since she leaks like a sick pig. Subbed __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

05-07-2013, 11:18 PM	#189
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again I've read both your builds fully and there both beautiful trucks!!! I love them both!! __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

08-07-2014, 07:52 AM	#190
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Love the truck!!

03-05-2015, 05:48 PM	#191
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Is your suspension setup the same in both of these pictures? Did you ever switch the front end to drop spindles and drop springs? Does the truck have a c-notch in the back? Also, did you ever acheive a more comfortable ride? If so, what did you change? Lastly, what size wheels and tires were you running in these pics? Thanks. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872 Last edited by cericd; 03-06-2015 at 01:52 PM.



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07-27-2017, 10:32 AM	#192
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again I never came back to this thread. This is not at all my "DD" but I did finish the A/C project and although I don't drive it much, whenever I jump in and turn the key it's ready to go anywhere. Ended up using a "Pro6Ten" compressor from Old Air which is modern guts in an A6 case. I restored all of the factory system and kept the truck R12, it works great. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

07-27-2017, 10:54 AM	#193
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Looking great! Would it be possible to get the answers to the questions I asked earlier. I'm sure others would like to know more about this sweet setup. Thanks. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

07-27-2017, 11:37 AM	#195
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again Thanks for the info. The truck looks terrific! I thought it looked a little higher in the first pic now I know why __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

02-26-2022, 11:58 AM	#197
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,508	Re: Quest to DD my '71 again I know you've got a thread going on over in squareland, but I stumbled on this. It's a great looking truck and a good read.

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