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12-03-2008, 12:06 PM
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'71 Drop, Part I
Hey all,
I'm just getting around to doing the drop on my '71 longbed, so after a long weekend of tearing the front apart, here is what I've got so far. Next up, getting the bags in the rear and then getting the onboard compressor, tank wires and lines ran. It is slow, but definitely worth it!  Stock Height  The bags  at ride height  at ride height
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1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners. |
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12-03-2008, 03:34 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Just bags? Or do u have drop spindles too? Love that paint.
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12-03-2008, 04:03 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Nice work... that thing is going to look sweet!
Do you have any more pics of your truck?
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12-03-2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
that is one nnice looking truck you have there, and with the altitude adjustment it makes it that much better.
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12-03-2008, 07:03 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Thanks for the nice words. It has been in the family since new and was used as a work truck until my dad gave it to me for a restoration.
I will post more pics when I get home. And yes, drop spindles, KYB shocks and bags. I will also post a pic of the bags with no air as the truck will sit on the frame up front. I'll start tearing into the rear tonight. Now I'm wishing I got a C-notch for the rear so I could put the whole truck down that low.
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1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners. |
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12-06-2008, 11:08 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
looks Sharp and familiar
Good work |
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12-08-2008, 01:47 AM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Here's the stance with all the bags on. The kit came from Eric72...thanks man. It's all starting to come together!
spindle comparison  front aired out  stock rear springs w/ air shocks  out with the old...  Firestone bags in place  Here's the Early Classic shock relocator and bar  after everything is pieced together  shot of the rear...I think I'll drive with it a little higher  Another pic of the truck's new stance 
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1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners. |
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12-08-2008, 03:08 AM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Wow, those are some really big rear bags !!!
What are they & how do they ride ??? I like the way it looks bro 
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12-08-2008, 04:29 AM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
 nice progress those look like big truck bags........
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12-08-2008, 10:39 AM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
They are firestone bags in back. Not sure what series, though. They look particularly large in those photos because they are fully extended. Those bags look normal when lowered. They are about the same diameter as the stock springs.
Plus, I plan on towing with the truck, so I will put them to work. As far as ride goes, just took it around the block. I will let you guys know when I really start driving it. Still got to hook up the tank, compressor and such. Thanks for all the positive replies!
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1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners. |
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12-08-2008, 11:29 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Nice looking truck! How far is your crossmember sit off the ground when there is no air in the bags? Have pics of the cross member in comparison to the ground?
Last edited by liljimsrodragz; 12-08-2008 at 11:31 PM. |
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12-09-2008, 12:31 AM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Looks really good!
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12-09-2008, 12:41 AM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Looks good, I like the setup. Love the truck as low as it is.
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12-09-2008, 09:40 AM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
looks awesome I really like lowered longbeds.
Sweet truck |
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12-09-2008, 09:03 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
rodragz, the front crossmember sits on the ground when the front is totally aired out. The rear sits a little higher since there is no C-notch back there. I will get pics of the under tomorrow or the next day.
Anyone have any good pics of where to install the air tank under the bed??
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1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners. |
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12-09-2008, 09:15 PM
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VA72C10
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
Looking forward to more pics...I have the compressors and drop spindles and getting ready to order everything else. Here's two pics of a tank w/ a rear mount gas tank. With the longbed I am told it can fit behind the rear crossmember between that and the bumper or it can go next to the frame between that and the bedsides since you have a fleetside, not a stepside
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12-10-2008, 08:23 PM
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Re: '71 Drop, Part I
VA72C10,
thanks for the info on the compressor. I didn't think about between the frame and bedside. I will look at both of those spots. |
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