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SCOTI · 06-30-2003, 08:13 AM

Dumb A**!!!

Well after sorting my brake dillemma out over the weekend, I moved on to correct the rubbing problem from the suspension being too low. I pulled the front springs & swapped back to the factory springs . . .... minus one coil. Presto, raised it enough that I was able to actually drive around the block w/o any rubbing . . .... and it even stopped when I wanted it too!

Now for the ugly part. TIP: Always take before & after measurements of the vehicle when performing suspension mods to use for reference. When taking these measurements, make sure the vehicle is set up the same (air psi, person sitting in truck, spare tire/tools etc) . . ....

Hhmmm? Set up the same? Weight? (about this time the lightbulb went on).

My initial measurements were taken after getting the truck home, then topping the tires w/32psi & w/an empty bed. Recent measurements after the drop were taken w/an extra set of leafs in the bed, plus a full size spare, 2-upper/2-lower control arms, a set of coils, misc. nuts & bolts in the bed (of course the air was checked & was @ 32psi!!!!). In my hectic pace to try & get this project back on the road asap, I didn't stop to consider all the crap I'd been accumulating back there was starting to add significant weight.

If you need me, I'll be in the corner . . .... w/the pointy dumbf**k hat as my crown.

boataddict26 · 06-30-2003, 09:09 AM

Live and learn!!

BigRed · 06-30-2003, 10:43 AM

And that's all you did wrong? Hah! I'm working hard on getting this pointy hat off my head.

**N2TRUX** · 06-30-2003, 03:34 PM

We all do dumb stuff every now and then. I cut a set of coils on my Camaro, put them back in, and took a measurement. ???? It was the same as before. I cut the spring again, and put it back in and measured. ???? Still the same as before.

I call my buddy and he asks me how far I drove it after I put it back together. Drove it? I didn't drive it! I just put it back together.

Needless to say, after I actually drove it around and it settled, I was much lower than I had planned. My good fortune was I had a friend that had a set of stock springs so I could start over....

**N2TRUX** · 06-30-2003, 03:37 PM

BTW-It was great to see you again this weekend. Sorry your friends kept you in the dark on my project. I felt pretty bad about that deal.

We really enjoyed meeting Cheryl, and having dinner with you guys...

PHOENIX · 06-30-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by BigRed
And that's all you did wrong? Hah! I'm working hard on getting this pointy hat off my head.

Did you get drunk and join the kkk?

the baron · 06-30-2003, 04:28 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX

Did you get drunk and join the kkk?

HAHAHA !
That's a good one !
ROTFL

The Baron
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1979 C10 long bed , Olds 350ci engine , stock
1977 Impala Sedan , straight six 250ci , "Ye Old Reliable"
1960 Girl friend , frame still good , body has some dents

**68 Stepside** · 06-30-2003, 05:22 PM

I'm no member of the KKK, but the pointy hat aka "dumbf*ck hat" is sewn to my head...

SCOTI · 06-30-2003, 05:30 PM

N2TRUX, that project is still a sore spot w/me but I'll get over it knowing it went to the best of homes . . .....

Hanging out Sat & dinner was excellent! Glad we got a chance to get the families together. Looking forward to HeatWave . . .... I better check into getting a room or something.

I'll try & pick up another big sway bar for ya' when I'm scrounging.

**N2TRUX** · 06-30-2003, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
N2TRUX, that project is still a sore spot w/me but I'll get over it knowing it went to the best of homes

Just remember when it comes time to get even...It wasn't me!

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Hanging out Sat & dinner was excellent! Glad we got a chance to get the families together. Looking forward to HeatWave . . .... I better check into getting a room or something.

Are y'all going to stay overnight? I never got a chance to discuss it with you. We are staying on the other side of Austin. It's a bit of a drive, but we are doing the family thing too while we are there.

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I'll try & pick up another big sway bar for ya' when I'm scrounging.

See, I knew you couldn't stay mad at me. That would be cool if you run across one. Let me know if you do, and I'll send some money...

**Captkaos** · 07-01-2003, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Sorry your friends kept you in the dark on my project. I felt pretty bad about that deal.

Anything you are hiding from me!

SCOTI · 07-01-2003, 12:00 PM

I've been waiting for someone to ask him that question.

**N2TRUX** · 07-01-2003, 11:15 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
Anything you are hiding from me!

Meeee??? No waaaaay! I don't keep projects hidden until they are done. That just wouldn't be right, would it Scoti

SCOTI · 07-02-2003, 06:23 AM

I want to see the Rambler w/18's & 20's. That little car is going to be the sh!t when it's done. Keith told me about one a while back that was out in Cali. It still had original faded white paint, the delux style trim, w/hub-caps & auto (I think). It would've looked soooo sweet w/salt flats & air-ride.

**Captkaos** · 07-02-2003, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Meeee??? No waaaaay! I don't keep projects hidden until they are done. That just wouldn't be right, would it Scoti

Thats good to hear... You aren't to old for a whipping ya know...

**N2TRUX** · 07-02-2003, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
You aren't to old for a whipping ya know...

Well I'm getting pretty close though. I just had another B-day. I still refuse to grow up though...

**N2TRUX** · 07-02-2003, 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
I want to see the Rambler w/18's & 20's. That little car is going to be the sh!t when it's done. Keith told me about one a while back that was out in Cali. It still had original faded white paint, the delux style trim, w/hub-caps & auto (I think). It would've looked soooo sweet w/salt flats & air-ride.

No doubt, it's going to look killer. I have a preview pic if you want to see it. He put Rich's wheels off the blue 55 on it to see what he thought. Of course the backspace was all wrong, but it will give you an idea.

BTW- Roger e-mailed me about my wheels. The faggots at Billet Specialties FINALLY decided the right thing to do was send me new wheels...

SCOTI · 07-03-2003, 12:28 AM

Dangggggggggg . . .... I was gonna' get in line behind Keith & offer to buy the 'well used' set, ya' know . . . ... to take them off your hands . . .... to ease the burden on you having to drag stuff back home & all.

After all, that's what friends do for one another.[IMG]047929-R1-16[/IMG]

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**N2TRUX** · 07-03-2003, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
....After all, that's what friends do for one another.

I feel like I am surrounded by such good friends. Or maybe it's just vultures circleing overhead. It's hard to tell the difference.

BTW-Did I mention your truck is the shiznits? E-mail me some pics when you can.

**Captkaos** · 07-03-2003, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
I feel like I am surrounded by such good friends. Or maybe it's just vultures circleing overhead. It's hard to tell the difference.

BTW-Did I mention your truck is the shiznits? E-mail me some pics when you can.

SCOTI,
Email me some pics too!!! chris.g.lucas@elpaso.com

N2TRUX,
What are you, 150 years old now?

Send me the Rambler preview!

**N2TRUX** · 07-03-2003, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
...N2TRUX,
What are you, 150 years old now?.....

No I am not 150

149 maybe, but not 150. Actually I was born the year of the greatest Chevy ever 1957. You do the math....

06-30-2003, 08:13 AM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Hello, my name is Scot, and I'm a . . .... Dumb A!!! Well after sorting my brake dillemma out over the weekend, I moved on to correct the rubbing problem from the suspension being too low. I pulled the front springs & swapped back to the factory springs . . .... minus one coil. Presto, raised it enough that I was able to actually drive around the block w/o any rubbing . . .... and it even stopped when I wanted it too! Now for the ugly part. TIP: Always take before & after measurements of the vehicle when performing suspension mods to use for reference. When taking these measurements, make sure the vehicle is set up the same (air psi, person sitting in truck, spare tire/tools etc) . . .... Hhmmm? Set up the same? Weight? (about this time the lightbulb went on). My initial measurements were taken after getting the truck home, then topping the tires w/32psi & w/an empty bed. Recent measurements after the drop were taken w/an extra set of leafs in the bed, plus a full size spare, 2-upper/2-lower control arms, a set of coils, misc. nuts & bolts in the bed (of course the air was checked & was @ 32psi!!!!). In my hectic pace to try & get this project back on the road asap, I didn't stop to consider all the crap I'd been accumulating back there was starting to add significant weight. If you need me, I'll be in the corner . . .... w/the pointy dumbfk hat as my crown. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-30-2003 at 06:51 PM.

06-30-2003, 09:09 AM	#2
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Live and learn!! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

06-30-2003, 10:43 AM	#3
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	And that's all you did wrong? Hah! I'm working hard on getting this pointy hat off my head. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

06-30-2003, 03:34 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	We all do dumb stuff every now and then. I cut a set of coils on my Camaro, put them back in, and took a measurement. ???? It was the same as before. I cut the spring again, and put it back in and measured. ???? Still the same as before. I call my buddy and he asks me how far I drove it after I put it back together. Drove it? I didn't drive it! I just put it back together. Needless to say, after I actually drove it around and it settled, I was much lower than I had planned. My good fortune was I had a friend that had a set of stock springs so I could start over.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-30-2003, 05:22 PM	#8
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I'm no member of the KKK, but the pointy hat aka "dumbfck hat" is sewn to my head... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay*

06-30-2003, 03:37 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	BTW-It was great to see you again this weekend. Sorry your friends kept you in the dark on my project. I felt pretty bad about that deal. We really enjoyed meeting Cheryl, and having dinner with you guys...

06-30-2003, 05:30 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	N2TRUX, that project is still a sore spot w/me but I'll get over it knowing it went to the best of homes . . ..... Hanging out Sat & dinner was excellent! Glad we got a chance to get the families together. Looking forward to HeatWave . . .... I better check into getting a room or something. I'll try & pick up another big sway bar for ya' when I'm scrounging. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-01-2003, 12:00 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	I've been waiting for someone to ask him that question. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-02-2003, 06:23 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	I want to see the Rambler w/18's & 20's. That little car is going to be the sh!t when it's done. Keith told me about one a while back that was out in Cali. It still had original faded white paint, the delux style trim, w/hub-caps & auto (I think). It would've looked soooo sweet w/salt flats & air-ride. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-03-2003, 12:28 AM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Dangggggggggg . . .... I was gonna' get in line behind Keith & offer to buy the 'well used' set, ya' know . . . ... to take them off your hands . . .... to ease the burden on you having to drag stuff back home & all. After all, that's what friends do for one another.[IMG]047929-R1-16[/IMG] . Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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