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ChevyDude · 09-06-2004, 10:40 AM

I installed the rear ECE 4" lower coils with little to no problems... and then started the installation of the ECE 2.5" drop spindals and 2" GF drop front springs. When I got it all apart I realized I could not put the brand new spindals on the 33 year old control arms. They are at the blaster right now and I am waiting for the new TRW ball joints to arrive along with the new control arm bushings....I'm having the time of my life with this lil' 71'!

ChevyDude · 09-06-2004, 10:47 AM

Is my Garage a mess or what??? Wife decided to take some pics as I was getting "Into" the front coil spring removal!

ChevyDude · 09-06-2004, 10:50 AM

one more:

lamar · 09-06-2004, 11:03 AM

GOOD LOOKING TRUCK!!! What kind of paint or coating is that on your heater box? Love that red what color is that?

ChevyDude · 09-06-2004, 11:12 AM

Truck is Chevrolet Corvette Torch Red. Heater box and all original black painted parts and accessories have been blasted and painted in a hammered finish silver.

lamar · 09-06-2004, 11:20 AM

Thanks, silver really makes the ugly heater box look pretty good. Hope to see more pics along the way. I'm working on a 72 swb and red is the color for me. Wanted a bright red not a dark or dull red, I think you helped me pick the color .Thanks

ChevyDude · 09-06-2004, 11:38 AM

Go look at a 02-04 Torch Red Corvette....It's and orangy red...but I really liked it!

Purs · 01-21-2005, 11:47 AM

hey Alex, where's the pics?

2low72 · 01-21-2005, 12:51 PM

Yep, can't see them either

67chevemall · 01-21-2005, 12:54 PM

Pics???

ACES · 01-21-2005, 03:00 PM

I think the pics were taken down because this is a 4, almost 5 month old thread.

ChevyDude · 01-21-2005, 03:01 PM

Not really sure....what pics do you want?

Purs · 01-21-2005, 03:19 PM

I was interested in seeing the pics in this post. I'm removing mine tonight for a little "cut and drop" action. Just temporary until I get my front and rear converted over to 5 lug....

ChevyDude · 01-21-2005, 03:46 PM

Just sent you pic via email...easier than shinking and posting them here.

**'70_402** · 01-21-2005, 05:02 PM

hey purs...if you have the ability to document you ventures this weekend. that would be much appreciated... i was thinking about doin this and i would like some before and after feelings from someone who has recently done it.... how much you cut and what results you got from that ect... if you have the time and chance.. thanks man!!

Rick

09-06-2004, 10:40 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Pics while removing front coils I installed the rear ECE 4" lower coils with little to no problems... and then started the installation of the ECE 2.5" drop spindals and 2" GF drop front springs. When I got it all apart I realized I could not put the brand new spindals on the 33 year old control arms. They are at the blaster right now and I am waiting for the new TRW ball joints to arrive along with the new control arm bushings....I'm having the time of my life with this lil' 71'! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-06-2004, 10:47 AM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Is my Garage a mess or what??? Wife decided to take some pics as I was getting "Into" the front coil spring removal! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-06-2004, 10:50 AM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	one more: __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-06-2004, 11:12 AM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Truck is Chevrolet Corvette Torch Red. Heater box and all original black painted parts and accessories have been blasted and painted in a hammered finish silver. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-06-2004, 11:38 AM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Go look at a 02-04 Torch Red Corvette....It's and orangy red...but I really liked it! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-06-2004, 11:03 AM	#4
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	GOOD LOOKING TRUCK!!! What kind of paint or coating is that on your heater box? Love that red what color is that?

09-06-2004, 11:20 AM	#6
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Thanks, silver really makes the ugly heater box look pretty good. Hope to see more pics along the way. I'm working on a 72 swb and red is the color for me. Wanted a bright red not a dark or dull red, I think you helped me pick the color .Thanks

01-21-2005, 11:47 AM	#8
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	hey Alex, where's the pics? __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

01-21-2005, 12:51 PM	#9
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Yep, can't see them either __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

01-21-2005, 12:54 PM	#10
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Pics??? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-21-2005, 03:00 PM	#11
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I think the pics were taken down because this is a 4, almost 5 month old thread. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-21-2005, 03:01 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Not really sure....what pics do you want? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

01-21-2005, 03:19 PM	#13
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	I was interested in seeing the pics in this post. I'm removing mine tonight for a little "cut and drop" action. Just temporary until I get my front and rear converted over to 5 lug.... __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

01-21-2005, 03:46 PM	#14
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Just sent you pic via email...easier than shinking and posting them here. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

01-21-2005, 05:02 PM	#15
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	hey purs...if you have the ability to document you ventures this weekend. that would be much appreciated... i was thinking about doin this and i would like some before and after feelings from someone who has recently done it.... how much you cut and what results you got from that ect... if you have the time and chance.. thanks man!! Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY



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