Did I get ripped on these spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevychase · 12-07-2008, 12:33 AM

I bought these on somebodies word that they were 3" Belltechs, but now I'm hoping I didn't get ripped. The only markings are C10 LH / C10 RH. I'm second guessing if these are even drop spindles let alone Belltechs. If the shaft is centered and not towards the bottom they are drop spindles right????

big_al_71 · 12-07-2008, 12:35 AM

I missed you tonight at fuddruckers at car cruise....Did you forget?
Those spindles look old...Cant tell if they are stock.

chevychase · 12-07-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I missed you tonight at fuddruckers at car cruise....Did you forget?
Those spindles look old...Cant tell if they are stock.

I went up to West Palm Beach to pick these damn spindles up, tried to get back earlier to make Fuddruckers but didn't make it back in time. Give me a call so we can meet up.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-07-2008, 12:41 AM

That spindle looks centered...

Painter D · 12-07-2008, 12:47 AM

They "look" like dropped spindles.

**Jokers69** · 12-07-2008, 12:48 AM

They look like drop spindles to me too.

68shortfleet · 12-07-2008, 01:14 AM

My 3" spindles have the "bell tech" logo cast into them and a part number cast into them.

Wreckless_71 · 12-07-2008, 03:44 AM

Yes, they are drop spindles... and 3" looks right. But the spindles look hella old or someone just didn't paint em before a previous install... IDK

Andy4639 · 12-07-2008, 11:06 AM

Measure them and see where the spindal is from the top in relation to the bottom of the holes for mounting it.
Center of spindal to top and bottom.
Now as far as the make you may find something after they are cleaned up.

Mowdigger · 12-07-2008, 12:37 PM

Here are pics of factory C10 disc spindles. Yours look lowered.

67arch · 12-07-2008, 12:47 PM

Here's belltech 3" drops.

67arch · 12-07-2008, 12:49 PM

And heres where Belltech is stamped.

*project 67 sub* · 12-07-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 67arch

And heres where Belltech is stamped.

is your crossmember chrome, shiney silver, or just really shiney black?

IvelDesigns · 12-08-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

is your crossmember chrome, shiney silver, or just really shiney black?

looks like shiny black, but the camera flash made it look silver.

mikeoj · 12-07-2008, 01:42 PM

Don't look like belltech's to me!!

Tx Firefighter · 12-07-2008, 01:43 PM

They're dropped spindles all right, but I'm pretty sure they're not Belltech.

I've put a bunch of Belltech spindles on and they have all been cast with the name on the back side.

A 3 inch Belltech drop spindle should have the part number cast into them too, 3100 if I remember correctly.

Western and Early Classic have their names on them too.

Maybe Chassis Tech ?

pcmcobra · 12-07-2008, 02:07 PM

I "think" djm has c10 stamped or cast on spindle.

chevychase · 12-07-2008, 03:27 PM

OK, thanks for ALL the replies and confirmations!

I had a brain freeze and thought the centered spindle meant stock. I'm cleaning these suckers up and will sanblast and paint this week. They're looking a little better with some scotch bright already. Definitely no other markings besides C10 LH/RH.

buhler1 · 12-07-2008, 07:21 PM

They look like ECE.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

*Shane* · 12-07-2008, 10:05 PM

ECE has Early Classic cast into the back of them. Look like 2.5" AIM spindles for 1973 & up to me.

DON'T SANDBLAST without first taping up the spindle portion itself.

12-07-2008, 12:33 AM	#1
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Are these drop spindles? I bought these on somebodies word that they were 3" Belltechs, but now I'm hoping I didn't get ripped. The only markings are C10 LH / C10 RH. I'm second guessing if these are even drop spindles let alone Belltechs. If the shaft is centered and not towards the bottom they are drop spindles right???? Last edited by chevychase; 12-07-2008 at 02:49 AM.

12-07-2008, 12:35 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? I missed you tonight at fuddruckers at car cruise....Did you forget? Those spindles look old...Cant tell if they are stock. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-07-2008, 12:41 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? That spindle looks centered... __________________ 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..

12-07-2008, 12:47 AM	#5
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? They "look" like dropped spindles. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

12-07-2008, 12:48 AM	#6
Jokers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 147	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? They look like drop spindles to me too.

12-07-2008, 01:14 AM	#7
68shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dundee, Oregon Posts: 311	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? My 3" spindles have the "bell tech" logo cast into them and a part number cast into them.

12-07-2008, 03:44 AM	#8
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? Yes, they are drop spindles... and 3" looks right. But the spindles look hella old or someone just didn't paint em before a previous install... IDK __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

12-07-2008, 11:06 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? Measure them and see where the spindal is from the top in relation to the bottom of the holes for mounting it. Center of spindal to top and bottom. Now as far as the make you may find something after they are cleaned up. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-07-2008, 12:37 PM	#10
Mowdigger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mt. Auburn, Il Posts: 127	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? Here are pics of factory C10 disc spindles. Yours look lowered. Attached Images

12-07-2008, 12:47 PM	#11
67arch WTB:Patience and Talent Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 119	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? Here's belltech 3" drops. Attached Images __________________ 69 shortwide

12-07-2008, 12:49 PM	#12
67arch WTB:Patience and Talent Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 119	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? And heres where Belltech is stamped. Attached Images __________________ 69 shortwide

12-07-2008, 01:42 PM	#15
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? Don't look like belltech's to me!! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

12-07-2008, 01:43 PM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? They're dropped spindles all right, but I'm pretty sure they're not Belltech. I've put a bunch of Belltech spindles on and they have all been cast with the name on the back side. A 3 inch Belltech drop spindle should have the part number cast into them too, 3100 if I remember correctly. Western and Early Classic have their names on them too. Maybe Chassis Tech ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 12-07-2008 at 01:43 PM.

12-07-2008, 02:07 PM	#17
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? I "think" djm has c10 stamped or cast on spindle. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

12-07-2008, 03:27 PM	#18
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? OK, thanks for ALL the replies and confirmations! I had a brain freeze and thought the centered spindle meant stock. I'm cleaning these suckers up and will sanblast and paint this week. They're looking a little better with some scotch bright already. Definitely no other markings besides C10 LH/RH.



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12-07-2008, 07:21 PM	#19
buhler1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bloomington, Illinois Posts: 9	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? They look like ECE. http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

12-07-2008, 10:05 PM	#20
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Did I get ripped on these spindles? ECE has Early Classic cast into the back of them. Look like 2.5" AIM spindles for 1973 & up to me. DON'T SANDBLAST without first taping up the spindle portion itself. Last edited by Shane; 12-07-2008 at 10:06 PM.

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