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dinnut · 11-26-2004, 04:45 PM

heres some pics of truck after i lowered it 2.5 inches in the front and 4 in the rear. stock shocks. new frontend. i also put new exhaust on it but damaged the passenger side already...truck has a rebuilt th350 now and we just put an edelbrock performer rpm with a holley 600 cfm carb on it. i had a nice polished 105 amp alternator but faulty wiring messed it up ALREADY. im pissed and hoping i can order a kit to fix it. i had to fix all the wiring goto the alternator until i get my new front lightsharness in. i also put a 275/60/15 dunlop g/t qualifier on the back of the truck. still 255/60 on the front. im going to get matching tires front and rear eventually. im sticking with a 255/60 dunlop g/t qualifier on the front when i get them. the interior is up next with new floors, sound deadner, carpet, then i get my system installed. 2 12's are going behind the seat where the gas tank used to be. oh the ghetto filler neck door and cab patch will be fixed when i save up and have the body work done to them...
and i have two reproduction goodmark doors waiting to go on after i do the floors and rockers...

dinnut · 11-26-2004, 04:48 PM

heres a before pic of the truck and what the engine looks like now

Sweet72 · 11-26-2004, 04:51 PM

Looking real nice so far. What wheels are those?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-26-2004, 05:01 PM

Looks good dinnut did you finally get the wheels to stay on the truck?if so what was the problem???

dinnut · 11-26-2004, 05:02 PM

no idea on the wheels. yeah havent had any problems so far. i think the lugs on that wheel might have been left loose for some reason. or it could be that that wheel had a horrible wobble to it because the front end on that side was in horrible need of replacement and might have vibrated them loose. i have all new lugs now and i make sure they are tight.

*Randy70C-10* · 11-26-2004, 06:04 PM

Nice truck!!

**Yukon Jack** · 11-26-2004, 07:32 PM

Looks real good!

john@thepier · 11-26-2004, 07:48 PM

How do you like the drop so far,and would you go more next time? I'm planning to drop my first truck soon,and have not decided how much yet.

Wootdog · 11-26-2004, 08:37 PM

Good looking truck. It makes the rest of us get motivated to do things to ours. Keep up the good work. Kerry

dinnut · 11-27-2004, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john@thepier

How do you like the drop so far,and would you go more next time? I'm planning to drop my first truck soon,and have not decided how much yet.

i love the drop. especially with the bigger tires in the back. if i wanted to go any lower i would look into bagging it or getting new wheels. my current wheels would hit the fender and bedside if i tried to lower it more. also i would have to purchase more parts such as shock relocators and an adjustable panhard bar. im very pleased with it right now. i used springs front and rear

70c10 · 11-27-2004, 01:18 AM

That stance looks perfect for me. Where did you get your lowering coils?.

dinnut · 11-27-2004, 01:33 AM

the front coils came from gmc pauls and the rears came from outback truck parts (local place up in spring, tx) im still running the stock shocks

70c10 · 11-27-2004, 01:39 AM

Does it feel like you will need shock relocators or drop shocks or is it too soon to tell?. That is a huge improvemnet in that stance!

dinnut · 11-27-2004, 01:55 AM

honestly i have no idea! eventually i would like to buy some kyb drop shocks and possibly relocate the shocks. it rides pretty well like it is though

chevydog66 · 11-27-2004, 02:09 PM

Dude, that passengers side door would look great on my truck. It would match perfectly.

Deuce · 11-27-2004, 08:55 PM

What kind of shifter are you using?? I love it!!

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2004, 09:00 PM

Truck looking real good Dinnut. It has a very nice stance to it, of course I like the stance before too!

dinnut · 11-27-2004, 09:01 PM

the truck is an automatic. just to let you know. the shifter is a lokar piece. i love it. once i get the boot and everything on it will look even better. the shifter is the lokar hot rod curve one. http://www.lokar.com/ i really need to get the clutch pedal out of the truck to stop confusing people

Deuce · 11-27-2004, 09:11 PM

I knew it was a auto shifter. Wasn't sure if it was a Lokar though. How do you like it??

dinnut · 11-27-2004, 09:16 PM

i love it. its a little bit interesting to install with the tranny still in the vehicle though... the first time we installed it we got lucky and i had a big hole in the floor from my old shifter and that made things easier.... other than that it is great!

Deuce · 11-27-2004, 09:18 PM

Can you install it on a tranny already in the truck??

68w/sbc406 · 11-27-2004, 10:14 PM

they just clamp on to the tranny except for two bolts that you have to pull out of the tail to bolt it on. do you like it that tall??? i got a shorter one and i love it. get lots of complements.

weasel29gm · 11-27-2004, 11:55 PM

Lookin' great!!!!!!!

sixty8c10 · 11-28-2004, 12:09 AM

68w/sbc406,
where did youet the cup holders, and how did you install them?

dinnut · 11-28-2004, 01:37 AM

maybe its just the way my truck is setup but it was a pain to get all that lined up and bolted in....

11-26-2004, 04:45 PM	#1
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	my truck after drop (updated pics) heres some pics of truck after i lowered it 2.5 inches in the front and 4 in the rear. stock shocks. new frontend. i also put new exhaust on it but damaged the passenger side already...truck has a rebuilt th350 now and we just put an edelbrock performer rpm with a holley 600 cfm carb on it. i had a nice polished 105 amp alternator but faulty wiring messed it up ALREADY. im pissed and hoping i can order a kit to fix it. i had to fix all the wiring goto the alternator until i get my new front lightsharness in. i also put a 275/60/15 dunlop g/t qualifier on the back of the truck. still 255/60 on the front. im going to get matching tires front and rear eventually. im sticking with a 255/60 dunlop g/t qualifier on the front when i get them. the interior is up next with new floors, sound deadner, carpet, then i get my system installed. 2 12's are going behind the seat where the gas tank used to be. oh the ghetto filler neck door and cab patch will be fixed when i save up and have the body work done to them... and i have two reproduction goodmark doors waiting to go on after i do the floors and rockers... Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" Last edited by dinnut; 11-26-2004 at 04:49 PM.

11-26-2004, 04:48 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	heres a before pic of the truck and what the engine looks like now Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-26-2004, 04:51 PM	#3
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Looking real nice so far. What wheels are those? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-26-2004, 05:01 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Looks good dinnut did you finally get the wheels to stay on the truck?if so what was the problem??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-26-2004, 05:02 PM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	no idea on the wheels. yeah havent had any problems so far. i think the lugs on that wheel might have been left loose for some reason. or it could be that that wheel had a horrible wobble to it because the front end on that side was in horrible need of replacement and might have vibrated them loose. i have all new lugs now and i make sure they are tight. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" Last edited by dinnut; 11-26-2004 at 05:05 PM.

11-26-2004, 06:04 PM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Nice truck!!

11-26-2004, 07:32 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Looks real good! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-26-2004, 07:48 PM	#8
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	How do you like the drop so far,and would you go more next time? I'm planning to drop my first truck soon,and have not decided how much yet.

11-26-2004, 08:37 PM	#9
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,688	Nice truck Good looking truck. It makes the rest of us get motivated to do things to ours. Keep up the good work. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

11-27-2004, 01:18 AM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	That stance looks perfect for me. Where did you get your lowering coils?. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-27-2004, 01:33 AM	#12
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	the front coils came from gmc pauls and the rears came from outback truck parts (local place up in spring, tx) im still running the stock shocks __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-27-2004, 01:39 AM	#13
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Does it feel like you will need shock relocators or drop shocks or is it too soon to tell?. That is a huge improvemnet in that stance! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-27-2004, 01:55 AM	#14
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	honestly i have no idea! eventually i would like to buy some kyb drop shocks and possibly relocate the shocks. it rides pretty well like it is though __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-27-2004, 02:09 PM	#15
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Dude, that passengers side door would look great on my truck. It would match perfectly. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-27-2004, 08:55 PM	#16
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	What kind of shifter are you using?? I love it!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!



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11-27-2004, 09:00 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,520	Truck looking real good Dinnut. It has a very nice stance to it, of course I like the stance before too! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-27-2004, 09:01 PM	#18
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	the truck is an automatic. just to let you know. the shifter is a lokar piece. i love it. once i get the boot and everything on it will look even better. the shifter is the lokar hot rod curve one. http://www.lokar.com/ i really need to get the clutch pedal out of the truck to stop confusing people __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-27-2004, 09:11 PM	#19
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I knew it was a auto shifter. Wasn't sure if it was a Lokar though. How do you like it?? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

11-27-2004, 09:16 PM	#20
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i love it. its a little bit interesting to install with the tranny still in the vehicle though... the first time we installed it we got lucky and i had a big hole in the floor from my old shifter and that made things easier.... other than that it is great! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-27-2004, 09:18 PM	#21
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Can you install it on a tranny already in the truck?? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

11-27-2004, 10:14 PM	#22
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	they just clamp on to the tranny except for two bolts that you have to pull out of the tail to bolt it on. do you like it that tall??? i got a shorter one and i love it. get lots of complements. Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-27-2004, 11:55 PM	#23
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Lookin' great!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

11-28-2004, 12:09 AM	#24
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	68w/sbc406, where did youet the cup holders, and how did you install them? __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

11-28-2004, 01:37 AM	#25
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	maybe its just the way my truck is setup but it was a pain to get all that lined up and bolted in.... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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