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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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH (Post 8528522)

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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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)

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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70 (Post 8551722)

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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

Sounds awesome! :metal:

nlped

07-09-2019 10:41 AM

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

Sounds RoWdY!

cornerstone

07-10-2019 01:19 AM

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

BAD to the BONE Senior GringoLoco!!:metal: Perfectly RUINED:chevy:

gringoloco

07-14-2019 09:55 PM

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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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

Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

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.;)

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