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Lowering My New Old 51Chevy Deluxe

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by sloppymotor, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. sloppymotor
    Joined: Feb 9, 2011
    Posts: 246

    sloppymotor
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    from iowa

    1951 chevy deluxe 2 door fastback..Got it last Sunday. Has a rebuilt 57 strait 6... need a few things. Im gonna slam it and strip the interior out... Can anyone hip me on how to lower the rear. I dont have the cash to bag it....It has leave springs. I also have to set up a charging system .. I have the generator..but nothing else.. I also need to convert to 12 volt.... any help would be great...Thank you... pics to follow..
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2012
  2. cederholm
    Joined: May 6, 2006
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    A 51 Chevy Deluxe with a straight 8!!??:eek:

    The cheapest way to lower it would be blocks in the rear but I'm not sure if that would be considered "slammed". You'll need some $$$ to properly lower the car much more than that.

    As for 6v to 12v conversion, look HERE
     
  3. sloppymotor
    Joined: Feb 9, 2011
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    from iowa

    Thanks Ceder.. true..its not slammed unless its in the grass...lol
     
  4. probably a straight 6?
     

  5. sloppymotor
    Joined: Feb 9, 2011
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    from iowa

    Yup..strait 6 ... not 8... my bad....
     
  6. cut 2 springs . lowering block , cut rubber nubs ... ride.
     
  7. sloppymotor
    Joined: Feb 9, 2011
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    sloppymotor
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    from iowa

    Thanks guys..ill post pics in a few ..
     

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