I hate all of you!!!! j/k! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AJLChase · 06-26-2009, 03:08 PM

No, but really..I hate you all....O.k....I'm just kidding. Maybe......

Seriously though, I'm in the process of finding body parts for my truck build, and once that's done I was planning on starting with the frame and building my way up. Just when I think I've got my frame ideas down pat with doing a C-notch, Disc break front/rear conversion and static drop 4/6 now I'm looking into a air suspension! Why must you torment me with all of your finished projects and work in progress builds! The main issue is, I have zero experience in rebuilding trucks and am on my own. I have been using this board as my be all end all Idiots guide to rebuilding your old 67-72 chevy truck. So, how difficult is using an air ride set up? Which is the best way to do it? Buy a complete kit, parts as you go. What is the best way to set up. Guides to read? Or, should I just play it novice and be glad that I'm going to be able to rebuild a pretty stock truck build and wait till my 2nd build to get fancy? Or do it right the first time?

Oh, and did I mention...I hate you you all

*Shane* · 06-26-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJLChase

Oh, and did I mention...I hate you

Get in line.

6772owner · 06-26-2009, 05:32 PM

I think I would keep it simple for the first try and go with the staic drop, you can always upgrade to air later when you are more confident. If you do want to tackle it now, just search around on here, there are plenty of examples to look at and builds to see how it is done. You could also start by just bagging the rear (very simple and straight forward to do)

Either way, enjoy it and keep us updated. We love pics!!

shortbed70 · 06-26-2009, 05:42 PM

I agree with the above if you want to drive it soon. I had a 4/6 static and now am in the process of building a whole other truck so I am in the line of looking at everyone elses projects but remember they were there too. I haven't drove my truck since july last year so I need to get my fix SOON but its alot of work and I still have to do all the dirty work SANDING, then I can move onto the frame doing disc all around and bags. Check my build thread and look at the dates... It takes awhile.

RunninLo · 06-28-2009, 09:06 PM

how about a fresh glass of Hater-ade?

seriously though getting down is an addiction much like tattoos. Once you go a little bit low you are always looking to go lower. If you seriously plan on driving it sooner rather than later do yourself a favor and set a realistic goal and STICK TO IT! my burb was only going to get a mild drop and freshened up. 5years and at least $5k in suspension and it is still no where near going for a drive.

Ackattack · 06-29-2009, 04:35 PM

I think I'd keep it simple the first go around.

I had my 72 GMC for 11 years. Finally at that point I was ready to perform the second "restoration" of it. As it turned out though, there were too many things that I wanted to change, so I sold it to pay for a portion of my 68. On the 68 I'm doing it all.

I learned TONS working on my 72 though.

06-26-2009, 03:08 PM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	I hate all of you!!!! j/k! No, but really..I hate you all....O.k....I'm just kidding. Maybe...... Seriously though, I'm in the process of finding body parts for my truck build, and once that's done I was planning on starting with the frame and building my way up. Just when I think I've got my frame ideas down pat with doing a C-notch, Disc break front/rear conversion and static drop 4/6 now I'm looking into a air suspension! Why must you torment me with all of your finished projects and work in progress builds! The main issue is, I have zero experience in rebuilding trucks and am on my own. I have been using this board as my be all end all Idiots guide to rebuilding your old 67-72 chevy truck. So, how difficult is using an air ride set up? Which is the best way to do it? Buy a complete kit, parts as you go. What is the best way to set up. Guides to read? Or, should I just play it novice and be glad that I'm going to be able to rebuild a pretty stock truck build and wait till my 2nd build to get fancy? Or do it right the first time? Oh, and did I mention...I hate you you all

06-26-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: I hate all of you!!!! j/k! I think I would keep it simple for the first try and go with the staic drop, you can always upgrade to air later when you are more confident. If you do want to tackle it now, just search around on here, there are plenty of examples to look at and builds to see how it is done. You could also start by just bagging the rear (very simple and straight forward to do) Either way, enjoy it and keep us updated. We love pics!! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

06-26-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: I hate all of you!!!! j/k! I agree with the above if you want to drive it soon. I had a 4/6 static and now am in the process of building a whole other truck so I am in the line of looking at everyone elses projects but remember they were there too. I haven't drove my truck since july last year so I need to get my fix SOON but its alot of work and I still have to do all the dirty work SANDING, then I can move onto the frame doing disc all around and bags. Check my build thread and look at the dates... It takes awhile. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274 Last edited by shortbed70; 06-26-2009 at 05:43 PM. Reason: forgot something

06-28-2009, 09:06 PM	#5
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: I hate all of you!!!! j/k! how about a fresh glass of Hater-ade? seriously though getting down is an addiction much like tattoos. Once you go a little bit low you are always looking to go lower. If you seriously plan on driving it sooner rather than later do yourself a favor and set a realistic goal and STICK TO IT! my burb was only going to get a mild drop and freshened up. 5years and at least $5k in suspension and it is still no where near going for a drive. __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

06-29-2009, 04:35 PM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: I hate all of you!!!! j/k! I think I'd keep it simple the first go around. I had my 72 GMC for 11 years. Finally at that point I was ready to perform the second "restoration" of it. As it turned out though, there were too many things that I wanted to change, so I sold it to pay for a portion of my 68. On the 68 I'm doing it all. I learned TONS working on my 72 though. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

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