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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: Swampyankee74 on June 28, 2022, 09:00:54 am
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Hi, my name is Dan. I'm new to the site. I recently acquired a 1974 gmc c1500 shorted stepside. The truck is coming apart this fall down to a rolling chasis and rebuild from there. I would like to start ordering some parts to ensure they are here when I need them. I plan replacing all a arm bushings, springs front and rear and would like to put a 2" drop on it. My question is I have a 502 that I might put in the truck. I want to make sure the truck isn't to nosed down with no travel left to the suspension. And input would be helpful. Thank you.
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The 502 isn't any heavier than a 454, so big-block springs should be sufficient.
We need pics of the build progress BTW. :D
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Ok, thank you. The truck is new to me. I had an 85 c10 20 years ago, just getting back into it. The body is a little rough but the chasis is in really nice shape. But lots of work to do. I gotta try to figure out how to send pics.
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Trying to figure out how to shrink pics on phone
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1974 gmc c1500
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That's gonna a bad dude with that motor.... 8)
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There's a lot of work to do. Looks a lot better in the pictures than it is. But it's a good start. It's a complete truck and the chassis solid
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I have only completed step 1 and 2 so far lol. I have evicted the mice and put it in the garage to keep it dry and preserved.
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Is the sticker still in the glove box?
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This is the only sticker in my glovebox
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Oh, I absolutely love the paint, and wouldn't change a thing. :D
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Nice start! great pics!
I would change the interior color scheme though, not very attractive.
Keep us posted
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Nice start! great pics!
I would change the interior color scheme though, not very attractive.
Keep us posted
Agreed! And a new wood bed.
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Found the sticker. On driver's inside fenderwell. Is that normal for that year or did someone peel it out if the glovebox?
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I have never seen an options sticker on the inside of a wheel well - Under the hood before. Perhaps someone else has. I would try to remove it if you can keep it intact and then have a copy made of it without the mold. A heat gun may help you safely remove it. If you don't get it removed, the condition will get worse of time.
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Typically, SPID labels could be factory affixed to the inner surface of either front fender or inside the glovebox. Rarely, they would reside under a bench seat.
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That's where it was. Inner front fender
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I never discovered any rationale to the SPID label being placed on the inner fender. I would guess it had something to do with the production order.
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Yea, definitely a spot that takes some abuse. I was surprised it held up so well.