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BurnoutNova · 05-14-2007, 12:57 AM

lookin good... are you gonna lower the rear?

cstm68 · 05-14-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

lookin good... are you gonna lower the rear?

yes im gunna lower the front 2 1/2 more and the rear level with that
then put some 17s on it.
eventualy i will bag the whole truck after everything ekes is done and i have more money

cstm68 · 05-24-2007, 01:44 AM

ive ordered my new tailgate and im almost done blocking out the first coat of primer

rough69 · 05-24-2007, 04:24 AM

Wow what a great looking truck, soon to be one nice hot rod

cory321 · 05-25-2007, 07:21 PM

Looks Good

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-29-2007, 03:38 AM

looks kinda cool with that much rake to it

cstm68 · 06-03-2007, 10:05 PM

so i put a set of monte carlo rear springs on the truck and it lowered it about 3" in the rear.

got the rest of it blocked out them put it in the paint booth at school and got another coat of primer sprayed !!!

paint is coming close!!!

jljohnson3579 · 01-08-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

so i put a set of monte carlo rear springs on the truck and it lowered it about 3" in the rear.

got the rest of it blocked out them put it in the paint booth at school and got another coat of primer sprayed !!!

paint is coming close!!!

What year Monte did the springs come off of? I imagine putting Monte springs on to lower the rear saves alot of money since resto companies are Very proud of their lowering springs for sale. Good job!

cstm68 · 01-08-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jljohnson3579

What year Monte did the springs come off of? I imagine putting Monte springs on to lower the rear saves alot of money since resto companies are Very proud of their lowering springs for sale. Good job!

there out of a 71 monte but i took them back out and replaced them with cpp drop coils

cstm68 · 06-04-2007, 12:15 AM

here are some pics of the lowering and primer

grebus1 · 06-06-2007, 05:55 PM

Looking great, you've made a lot of progress in a short amount of time. I live in Shoreline also--grew up in Lake Forest Park, and went to Shorecrest High. I had a great time in auto shop, but didn't learn half the skills that you have!

C.W · 06-18-2007, 06:03 PM

Thats a sweet truck! Im new here and just read the whole thread, you have done a really good job. It really inspires me to start on my 68. Cant wait to see more pics & some color.
What year monte springs did you use?

cstm68 · 06-19-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by C.W

Thats a sweet truck! Im new here and just read the whole thread, you have done a really good job. It really inspires me to start on my 68. Cant wait to see more pics & some color.
What year monte springs did you use?

i used 71 monte coils

72BlckButy · 06-07-2007, 02:11 PM

Looks great man! Keep up the progress, can't wait to see some color on that thing.

LOW DOUGH · 06-10-2007, 12:38 AM

Lookin good cstm!

Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it?
What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now?

I guess those spring will bolt right up?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-10-2007, 12:45 AM

looks pretty good, even in the small pics

LOW DOUGH · 06-10-2007, 12:50 AM

yep

LOW DOUGH · 06-10-2007, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

looks pretty good, even in the small pics

yep

cstm68 · 06-10-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper71

Lookin good cstm!

Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it?
What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now?

I guess those spring will bolt right up?

yes i had the stock oils in the rear and the monte colis bolt right up like the stock ones. ill have to get back to you on the hight because the truck is in the paint booth at school right now but i will let you know

LOW DOUGH · 06-11-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

yes i had the stock oils in the rear and the monte colis bolt right up like the stock ones. ill have to get back to you on the hight because the truck is in the paint booth at school right now but i will let you know

Thanks cstm. That is good to know. I will have to find some springs for the back. But after I get front springs. Previous owner cut front springs so it sits on the bump stop on the driver side. It's not level. I am putting my stock 69 front springs in…

Yeah, let me know how high it sits now

cstm68 · 06-14-2007, 01:25 AM

the truck came home today !!!!! time to finnish body work and get ready to paint
i am now working at les schwab tires so i think that this summer i will try to do my 5 lug convertion and get some different wheels on it !

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Originally Posted by Reaper71

Lookin good cstm!

Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it?
What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now?

I guess those spring will bolt right up?

to answer the hight question the back is 32 and the front is 30
i would like it to be about 24 in the front and 25 in the rear once i do air ride

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 01:42 AM

now you need some more pics

RACINJASON22 · 06-14-2007, 01:45 AM

cstm68
Progress is awesome it has been awhile since I posted on your build but I have been watching

You are an insparation to us all, and I really mean that. Most of us even the ones of us that are much older can only be jealous of you

Truck is turning out GR8!!!

RJ22...

cstm68 · 06-14-2007, 01:50 AM

ok ok ill try to get some pics tomarow

racinjason22 thanx for the kind words. im glad i csn inspire

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 01:53 AM

i have to agree with what RACINJASON22 said

05-14-2007, 12:57 AM	#1
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: my 68 shortbed build lookin good... are you gonna lower the rear?

05-24-2007, 01:44 AM	#3
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build ive ordered my new tailgate and im almost done blocking out the first coat of primer __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

05-24-2007, 04:24 AM	#4
rough69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CA Posts: 60	Re: my 68 shortbed build Wow what a great looking truck, soon to be one nice hot rod

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05-29-2007, 03:38 AM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build looks kinda cool with that much rake to it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-03-2007, 10:05 PM	#7
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build so i put a set of monte carlo rear springs on the truck and it lowered it about 3" in the rear. got the rest of it blocked out them put it in the paint booth at school and got another coat of primer sprayed !!! paint is coming close!!! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-04-2007, 12:15 AM	#10
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build here are some pics of the lowering and primer Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 06-04-2007 at 12:37 AM.

06-06-2007, 05:55 PM	#11
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looking great, you've made a lot of progress in a short amount of time. I live in Shoreline also--grew up in Lake Forest Park, and went to Shorecrest High. I had a great time in auto shop, but didn't learn half the skills that you have! __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

06-18-2007, 06:03 PM	#12
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: my 68 shortbed build Thats a sweet truck! Im new here and just read the whole thread, you have done a really good job. It really inspires me to start on my 68. Cant wait to see more pics & some color. What year monte springs did you use? __________________ 86 Burb, 5/7 drop, 18" rims, big stereo, work in progress, as well as daily driver. 86 Short box just starting the build. 86 GMC 1500 2wd, ugly blue farm looking truck with a mild 454... More to come! 98 Cheyenne Ext cab short box 2wd. Driver and maybe future project.

06-07-2007, 02:11 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looks great man! Keep up the progress, can't wait to see some color on that thing. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-10-2007, 12:38 AM	#15
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: my 68 shortbed build Lookin good cstm! Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it? What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now? I guess those spring will bolt right up?

06-10-2007, 12:45 AM	#16
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build looks pretty good, even in the small pics __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-10-2007, 12:50 AM	#17
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: my 68 shortbed build yep

06-14-2007, 01:42 AM	#22
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build now you need some more pics __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-14-2007, 01:45 AM	#23
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: my 68 shortbed build cstm68 Progress is awesome it has been awhile since I posted on your build but I have been watching You are an insparation to us all, and I really mean that. Most of us even the ones of us that are much older can only be jealous of you Truck is turning out GR8!!! RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 06-14-2007 at 01:45 AM.



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06-14-2007, 01:50 AM	#24
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build ok ok ill try to get some pics tomarow racinjason22 thanx for the kind words. im glad i csn inspire __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-14-2007, 01:53 AM	#25
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build i have to agree with what RACINJASON22 said __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

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