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SCOTI 05-22-2019 11:58 AM
Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10
 
One more time on the wheel/tire specs? Short truck 12bolt (65-69/70)?

fatbass 05-22-2019 06:59 PM
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TOTM.
That's the look, right there.
Bone stock on the outside, bone crushing on the inside.
I can't wait for your next ruination project!

gringoloco 05-23-2019 01:36 AM
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Chris it looks absolutely awesome I can't wait to see it once you get back to LA. I am going to make HRPT this year, had to work last year sorry to see you won't make it this year.
You’re gonna have a blast, Mike. I can’t wait to go again. Maybe next time, still lots to do to this ol’ girl before she’s ready. Headed to La, soon, see below
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Originally Posted by rustytruck50 (Post 8529697)
DAMN!!!! Exceptional job, Chris!!! I really liked the look of the truck pre-Porterbuilt, but this knocked it out of the ballpark's parking lot!
Thanks a lot! I can’t stop staring :smoke:
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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 8529953)
One more time on the wheel/tire specs? Short truck 12bolt (65-69/70)?
Wide ‘70 rear axle, converted to 5x5 with 71-87 axles. Prolly could use the clearance from the bedside of the narrow housing, but I like the look of them pushed out. The inner bed structure is long gone and needs a “Lucy mod” to be complete. Wheels/tires are “the standard”: front - 20x8.5, 5.25 BS, 255/40; rear - 20x10, 5.5 BS, 295/40
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Originally Posted by fatbass (Post 8530173)
TOTM.
That's the look, right there.
Bone stock on the outside, bone crushing on the inside.
I can't wait for your next ruination project!
Much appreciated. Vote for Pedro :lol: Though this one isn’t done (and never will be) I’ve been thinking about the next one and have a few ideas cooking...



Loaded up and ready for the long trek. Getting her on the trailer was a harrowing experience, due to the extreme low stance, but we made it work. Sure looks good sitting up there. Super happy with this stance :chevy:

stsalvage 05-23-2019 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 4462291)
I finally decided to log my journey with my old truck that led me to this forum and the addiction to it. Having always had an affinity for the 67-72 body style, I hoped to one day have a nice one, but as you all know, they're tough to find in decent shape for a decent price.

I had always been a sports car guy, dealing mostly with Trans-Ams, Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs and the like. It was this hobby that led me to my first 67-72 truck. I was surfing a local racing car club's forums one day when I saw a post about a guy wanting to sell or trade his '70 C10. Intrigued, I contacted him about the truck. He wanted cash or a trade for a street bike. Just so happened, I had a 1000cc Honda sitting in my garage taking up space, since I had recently given up riding having just had my first child, a daughter. Seeing your baby girl looking up at you, relying on you for absolutely everything, has a way of putting things in perspective... :)

It seemed to be a fairly solid truck, having been fairly recently 'restored' with a '90s step side bed, good paint, and updated suspension. After some bartering, we struck a deal for a straight-up trade- bike for a truck. Sweet! :metal:

Attached are the pics he posted on the car club forum...
Why does your Frame look Bent up words in the pic? Me I've never could understand why people put newer beds on their trucks I can understand about the LS motors parts you can't see But to me, it miss matching parts. It's like me trying to put a Comino bed from 1957 on my 1964 shortbed. I guess that's why this is the USA.

fatbass 05-23-2019 08:33 AM
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I hope La is good to you, Chris. The South is a magical place. Please have a safe move and always remember, Drive Fast; Get There First.

gringoloco 05-23-2019 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by stsalvage (Post 8530360)
Why does your Frame look Bent up words in the pic? Me I've never could understand why people put newer beds on their trucks I can understand about the LS motors parts you can't see But to me, it miss matching parts. It's like me trying to put a Comino bed from 1957 on my 1964 shortbed. I guess that's why this is the USA.
The frame is straight (or as straight as these old frames can be), it was the way the previous owner mounted the bed that made it look crooked. The new-style bed was a super-cool thing to do in the 90s when those trucks were new. Thankfully, we’ve remedied that. To each his/her own, as they say. Not my favorite look either...
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Originally Posted by fatbass (Post 8530418)
I hope La is good to you, Chris. The South is a magical place. Please have a safe move and always remember, Drive Fast; Get There First.
Thanks a lot. Taking it slow and easy on the trip there, then it’s hammer down :burnout:

SCOTI 05-23-2019 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8530358)
…. Wide ‘70 rear axle, converted to 5x5 with 71-87 axles. Prolly could use the clearance from the bedside of the narrow housing, but I like the look of them pushed out. The inner bed structure is long gone and needs a “Lucy mod” to be complete. Wheels/tires are “the standard”: front - 20x8.5, 5.25 BS, 255/40; rear - 20x10, 5.5 BS, 295/40

Sure looks good sitting up there. Super happy with this stance :chevy:
It does look good sitting there. The wheel sizes are what I thought they were but I forgot you were utilizing the wider rear housing. I wish they made a 4" BS for those.

Safe travels to your new destination. I'm betting we'll bump into one another again.

gringoloco 05-28-2019 09:12 PM
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...all tucked in...

smbrouss70 05-28-2019 11:00 PM
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Nice!!!

How does it feel to be back in good ole humid Louisiana?

C10_ustacould 05-29-2019 05:56 PM
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Looks good in there, but it would look awesome on Power Tour next week... :devil:

gringoloco 05-29-2019 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 8533340)
Nice!!!

How does it feel to be back in good ole humid Louisiana?
Sweaty. :lol:
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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 8533711)
Looks good in there, but it would look awesome on Power Tour next week... :devil:
Man, I wish. Too much life going on right now. It will be ready to cruise at some point after all of the moving stuff is complete...

65StreetCruiser 05-29-2019 09:48 PM
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Welcome back to Louisiana, Brother. The Red River Street Rod Association is having their show at the casino the Saturday that we are on Power Tour!

lks dcvn 06-05-2019 12:30 AM
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Congrats on the safe trip to your new spot Chris! Truck is looking good man. I'm elbow deep in my projects and you make this stuff look easy.

smbrouss70 07-02-2019 01:23 AM
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You've been quiet... Have you gotten all settled in yet?

cornerstone 07-02-2019 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 8551722)
You've been quiet...
^^^x2^^^ Seriously. Perhaps a gratuitous pic or two?

gringoloco 07-06-2019 12:52 PM
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You've been quiet... Have you gotten all settled in yet?
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Originally Posted by cornerstone (Post 8552192)
^^^x2^^^ Seriously. Perhaps a gratuitous pic or two?
Literally haven’t done anything with the truck since parking it, except stare at it longingly as I pass by... Garage is getting sorted over this long weekend.

Current situation:

gringoloco 07-07-2019 04:50 PM
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You guys made me feel a little guilty for neglecting the ol’ girl, so I moved some crap outta the way to fire her up and let her breathe a little. Love the sound of the BTR cam at idle :smoke:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZJSRF...ature=youtu.be

smbrouss70 07-07-2019 05:26 PM
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I didn't realize that you used the Holley Terminator X setup. Do you like it so far?

gringoloco 07-07-2019 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 8554626)
I didn't realize that you used the Holley Terminator X setup. Do you like it so far?
As soon as I saw Holley was releasing it, I returned the FiTech immediately and put the TermX on order. Liking it very much, so far. Super easy to setup and fired up on the first try. No real time driving to comment on the learning capabilities, but all indications are that it should be good.

knomadd 07-09-2019 09:41 AM
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Sounds awesome! :metal:

nlped 07-09-2019 10:41 AM
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Sounds RoWdY!

cornerstone 07-10-2019 01:19 AM
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BAD to the BONE Senior GringoLoco!!:metal: Perfectly RUINED:chevy:

gringoloco 07-14-2019 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by knomadd (Post 8555503)
Sounds awesome! :metal:
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Originally Posted by nlped (Post 8555525)
Sounds RoWdY!
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Originally Posted by cornerstone (Post 8556005)
BAD to the BONE Senior GringoLoco!!:metal: Perfectly RUINED:chevy:
Thanks all. Itching to get back on this thing...

67C10GS 09-15-2019 12:31 AM
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Any updates?

cornerstone 11-12-2019 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8558699)
Thanks all. Itching to get back on this thing...
Please scratch your itch, and post pictures after you do.;)

knomadd 11-19-2019 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 8558699)
Thanks all. Itching to get back on this thing...
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Originally Posted by cornerstone (Post 8625601)
Please scratch your itch, and post pictures after you do.;)
:agree: Yeah, What he said!

mcbassin 11-21-2019 08:46 PM
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Your truck looks great Chris! How does it drive? How does it ride? Do you like driving it with the new setup? thanks

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 67C10GS (Post 8593615)
Any updates?
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Originally Posted by cornerstone (Post 8625601)
Please scratch your itch, and post pictures after you do.;)
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Originally Posted by knomadd (Post 8629563)
:agree: Yeah, What he said!
Sorry fellas, been busy with work, kids, life, etc. I have been fooling around with a few things on it, will work on getting some pictures and updates going here.
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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 8630991)
Your truck looks great Chris! How does it drive? How does it ride? Do you like driving it with the new setup? thanks
I just had her out the other day for a quick ride. The thing feels great, and the engine gets smoother and more powerful every time I drive it as the Holley continues to learn.

Check out a little video evidence my wife caught as I was coming home from terrorizing the neighborhood: https://youtu.be/tS4K0H5td8k

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:03 PM
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Catching up, I played a little bit with some additional faux patina. Decided I didn’t like it and sanded it all off...

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:08 PM
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Notice the wheel center caps were missing as they were off getting redone with a more appealing finish

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:19 PM
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Also toyed with the idea of painting the tailgate letters, but I didn’t like the look on this truck, so I settled on painting the tailgate trim black. Much better now.

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:23 PM
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I’ve also been dealing with a few oil leaks, which I despise. Bought the super-expensive blue Felpro valvecover gaskets and solved that issue, but had to pull the trans do deal with the rear main leak.

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:27 PM
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While trans was out, I decided that I wanted overdrive, so the Muncie went on Facebook marketplace and was gone within a few hours. I am now scrounging pennies and looking for a good deal on a Tremec TKO (thanks to smbrouss70). Good news, my bellhousing runout is within limits and is TKO ready.

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:32 PM
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Oh, and another big thanks to Steven, once I saw the Dakota RTX gauges, I knew I had to have them. The New Vintage are gone and have been replaced with a Black Friday deal. Merry early Christmas to me :chevy:

gringoloco 12-22-2019 09:43 PM
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...also did the “Jeep Fan Mod”, which puts a modern 2-speed fan inside the stock shroud. Needed minor clearancing for the upper radiator hose, but all in all pretty happy with the ‘stock’ look of it.

smbrouss70 12-22-2019 10:51 PM
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Looks great, but did you have to blame everything on me? :lol:

I thought LS engines weren't supposed to leak, isn't that how you told me to fix the leak on my SBC?;)

Edit: If you sold the Muncie, what trans do you have in it to drive it around today?

lolife99 12-22-2019 11:12 PM
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Love all the updates to this thread!

gringoloco 12-22-2019 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 8647437)
Looks great, but did you have to blame everything on me? :lol:

I thought LS engines weren't supposed to leak, isn't that how you told me to fix the leak on my SBC?;)

Edit: If you sold the Muncie, what trans do you have in it to drive it around today?
Apparently LS rear mains blowout if your PCV isn’t functioning properly (I have a fix in the works for that, too). The video is from a week ago, last drive before I tore it apart.

Oh, and it’s not blame, it’s giving due credit :lol:
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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 8647447)
Love all the updates to this thread!
Thanks Keith. Slowly chipping away, it will be ‘done’ someday...

C10_ustacould 12-23-2019 01:31 AM
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Very nice, we were going to use the New Vintage gauges too, but I think we'll be going with the RTX like everyone else... next we'll be buying Vintecs. :lol:

Do you hvae part numbers for the upper and lower Radiator hoses? They may work on our LT swap.

gringoloco 12-23-2019 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould (Post 8647528)
Very nice, we were going to use the New Vintage gauges too, but I think we'll be going with the RTX like everyone else... next we'll be buying Vintecs. :lol:

Do you hvae part numbers for the upper and lower Radiator hoses? They may work on our LT swap.
Nothing wrong with Vintecs, other than the price :exit:

I blatantly stole the rad hose idea from here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69&postcount=6

The upper is from an 86-93 Bronco, pretty sure. Lower I can’t be certain, photobucket strikes again...


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