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Old 04-13-2022, 01:07 AM   #17
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Re: 1972 slow build

With an engine and some bent exhaust pieces(and a few more pieces) it was starting to look like something. While I was down to the frame I went through everything and replaced pretty much eveything. I replaced the fuel system from the new tank all the way up to filters and new fuel pump.
I installed all new suspension. Pieced it together from many sources but the important details:
Front: 2 1/2" drop spindles, 3" drop springs, shock relocator, sway bar, new everything else.
Rear: 5" drop springs, 2" lowering blocks, adjustable panhard bar, shock relocator, Posi rear from the 69 c20 with new 5 lug axles
In the middle there is a cpp (I think) transmission crossmember.

I built the exhaust with what was on the donor burb and a few more parts. I re-positioned it higher to try to gain some ground clearance. The long tube headers make it loooooow but it transitions up nicely with the cutouts. lots of time into the exhaust but I was glad to not be doing it laying on my back.

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