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powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:30 AM

So I spent Fri night and today at work finally getting my truck lowered. I'll have tire money for my 338's by the end of the month. I'm no high roller, so I gotta do things on the cheap. I did a timing belt in a coworkers Tundra to buy spindles ($239 from Summit) , got a set of axles saddles from Summit for $11, and got Belltech Street and Performance shocks also from Summit for roughly $230 to the door. The notch was made out of material at work.

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:32 AM

5" diameter pipe notch. Sorry about the upside down pic

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:33 AM

Installed

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:34 AM

Boxing plate

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:35 AM

Axle saddles

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:36 AM

Back all finished

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:38 AM

DJM 3" spindles. I cut a coil off the springs too. This was before I trimmed the gutters back on the lower control arms to clear the rally's.

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:40 AM

Finished product

powell72 · 07-10-2016, 02:45 AM

I feel like it may need more low, but no decision will be made until I get the wheels on.

On a side note, my girlfriend and I got back together, so that worked out well. I got my girl back and got a Square. I still have a few things I want to do, so progress will only be slowed by money.

MTCK · 07-10-2016, 05:58 AM

Cool truck. Looks nice and clean.

martinez_559 · 07-10-2016, 09:24 PM

sounds like her leaving you was great. Im thankful that my wife encourages me to work on my dads and now mine 1973 gmc.

Woodyboat · 07-11-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

...so progress will only be slowed by money.

Which you might very well find less of now that she's back. LOL.

I'm sorry. I really need to stop blaming all women for the sins of the narcissist I was married to. LMAO

phillipm · 07-12-2016, 07:13 PM

Looking great man. Nice job.

Vega_67C10 · 07-12-2016, 07:34 PM

Nice work on the notch. So the final result was a 5/7? looks great.

powell72 · 07-14-2016, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vega_67C10

Nice work on the notch. So the final result was a 5/7? looks great.

The front seems to be 5'', the rear also has drop shackles on it, I'm thinking its closer to 8''.

Thanks guys. The girlfriend is very supportive of my hobby and always has been, so that helps a ton!

**Boog** · 07-15-2016, 12:09 PM

Dang thats a smooth looking notch bud. Real nice.

tinydb84 · 07-15-2016, 12:13 PM

Nice tig on that axle. You might want to pull a leaf (or three) if you don't plan on towing. It will soften up your ride dramatically.

powell72 · 12-01-2016, 07:10 PM

Thanks for all the kind words.

I completely lost track of time and my summer and forgot to update this with pics of my new wheels. I went with 245/40's on the front and 275/40's on the rear. I've been driving this truck daily and have put thousands of miles on it so far...and I love it!

powell72 · 12-01-2016, 07:12 PM

Other side. Also got the windows tinted, and installed a MB Quart amp and 10" JL Audio sub behind the seat.

LukeSkywanker · 12-01-2016, 08:10 PM

4K! Ha, you stole it. Congrats. I'm a brand new '78 C20 owner. Mine cost me $4400, but yours is much sweeter. I'll be following as you git 'r done.

**TKCR** · 12-04-2016, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

Other side. Also got the windows tinted, and installed a MB Quart amp and 10" JL Audio sub behind the seat.

Looks great!!!

tintbox · 12-04-2016, 07:29 PM

Hell yeah! Cool build!

**basketcase** · 12-10-2016, 10:13 PM

That's a nice daily driver. Good job.

Tom

Twin Turbo Skylark · 12-11-2016, 12:12 AM

Super nice work on that truck! I am impressed, you traded your girlfriend for a cool truck and then she came back! That rocks!

I am more impressed by people who can build a nice vehicle on the cheep vs. some rich person who pays mega cash to get it all done.

Keep up the great work and post up some more pics of the truck with nice scenery around, I bet it looks even better at a park of by the lake or something...

07-10-2016, 02:30 AM	#51
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck So I spent Fri night and today at work finally getting my truck lowered. I'll have tire money for my 338's by the end of the month. I'm no high roller, so I gotta do things on the cheap. I did a timing belt in a coworkers Tundra to buy spindles ($239 from Summit) , got a set of axles saddles from Summit for $11, and got Belltech Street and Performance shocks also from Summit for roughly $230 to the door. The notch was made out of material at work. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-10-2016, 02:32 AM	#52
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck 5" diameter pipe notch. Sorry about the upside down pic Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 07-10-2016 at 02:49 AM.

07-10-2016, 02:33 AM	#53
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck Installed Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-10-2016, 02:34 AM	#54
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck Boxing plate Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-10-2016, 02:35 AM	#55
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck Axle saddles Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-10-2016, 02:36 AM	#56
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck Back all finished Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-10-2016, 02:38 AM	#57
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck DJM 3" spindles. I cut a coil off the springs too. This was before I trimmed the gutters back on the lower control arms to clear the rally's. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 07-10-2016 at 02:51 AM.

07-10-2016, 02:40 AM	#58
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck Finished product Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-10-2016, 02:45 AM	#59
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck I feel like it may need more low, but no decision will be made until I get the wheels on. On a side note, my girlfriend and I got back together, so that worked out well. I got my girl back and got a Square. I still have a few things I want to do, so progress will only be slowed by money. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-10-2016, 05:58 AM	#60
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: Old member, new truck Cool truck. Looks nice and clean. __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

07-10-2016, 09:24 PM	#61
martinez_559 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 6	Re: Old member, new truck sounds like her leaving you was great. Im thankful that my wife encourages me to work on my dads and now mine 1973 gmc.

07-12-2016, 07:13 PM	#63
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: Old member, new truck Looking great man. Nice job.

07-12-2016, 07:34 PM	#64
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Old member, new truck Nice work on the notch. So the final result was a 5/7? looks great. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

07-15-2016, 12:09 PM	#66
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,529	Re: Old member, new truck Dang thats a smooth looking notch bud. Real nice. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-15-2016, 12:13 PM	#67
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Old member, new truck Nice tig on that axle. You might want to pull a leaf (or three) if you don't plan on towing. It will soften up your ride dramatically. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy



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12-01-2016, 07:10 PM	#68
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck Thanks for all the kind words. I completely lost track of time and my summer and forgot to update this with pics of my new wheels. I went with 245/40's on the front and 275/40's on the rear. I've been driving this truck daily and have put thousands of miles on it so far...and I love it! Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-01-2016, 07:12 PM	#69
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Old member, new truck Other side. Also got the windows tinted, and installed a MB Quart amp and 10" JL Audio sub behind the seat. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-01-2016, 08:10 PM	#70
LukeSkywanker Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: California Posts: 22	Re: Old member, new truck 4K! Ha, you stole it. Congrats. I'm a brand new '78 C20 owner. Mine cost me $4400, but yours is much sweeter. I'll be following as you git 'r done.

12-04-2016, 07:29 PM	#72
tintbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 77	Re: Old member, new truck Hell yeah! Cool build!

12-10-2016, 10:13 PM	#73
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: Old member, new truck That's a nice daily driver. Good job. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

12-11-2016, 12:12 AM	#74
Twin Turbo Skylark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: fort saskatchewan Posts: 73	Re: Old member, new truck Super nice work on that truck! I am impressed, you traded your girlfriend for a cool truck and then she came back! That rocks! I am more impressed by people who can build a nice vehicle on the cheep vs. some rich person who pays mega cash to get it all done. Keep up the great work and post up some more pics of the truck with nice scenery around, I bet it looks even better at a park of by the lake or something...

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