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11-23-2011, 01:59 PM
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1970 c10 ??
Hi new to this, I picked up a 70c10 shortbed was wondering what suspension from any newer model trucks would work for my restoration? Or is it just better to rebuil what I have? Thanks for any help..
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11-23-2011, 02:21 PM
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67cheby
 
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
tell us more of your plans for the truck and we will guide you in the right direction....ie...lowering ? and welcome to the board
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11-23-2011, 02:39 PM
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11-23-2011, 03:10 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Welcome from TN! and, oh, btw. ..
 (kidding) Post up some pics ! We want to see your ride.
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11-23-2011, 03:16 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Hi, thanks,i wanna lower the truck as much as I can without using bags and maintain a decent ride..im thinkin some nice 20s that I can tuck with a 40 series tire..workin on sandblasting the frame and then start replacing bushings and what not..have a stepside bed but really wanna locate a fleetside for it...as far as color right now I have a few ideas but not sure..i have a 400 small block with vortec heads im thinkin of puttin in..just want a nice driver to take to local car shows and just cruz..any help with ideas or pointers would be great...my first project.
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11-23-2011, 03:32 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
I see your in AZ! Welcome! And I also see you are looking at a fleetside bed, and I just so happen to want a short step. I have a short fleet haha. We should trade beds!
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11-23-2011, 04:58 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Sounds good to me..what shape is it...give me a call 4802467716
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11-23-2011, 05:11 PM
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67cheby
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look at that on the board for less than 24hrs and it has already benefitted you !!
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11-23-2011, 05:32 PM
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I know super stoked thanks guys ill post some pics soon..
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11-23-2011, 05:35 PM
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11-23-2011, 10:46 PM
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11-23-2011, 10:49 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Kinda tore it down before taking pics of it together...dummy.haha! But this is what im working with!
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11-24-2011, 08:55 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Welcome from another C-10 addict in Phoenix. Good luck with your build. This is a great site with tons of usefull info and lots of awesome members.
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11-29-2011, 12:45 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
ive checked out porterbuilt products and seems to be thats what alot of people are using..any other recomondations? Id like to go as low as I can..i have stock front suspention and rear trailing arm...thanks
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11-29-2011, 12:59 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
just go with the best and buy PORTERBUILT !!
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11-29-2011, 01:09 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
sounds like the right thing to do..haha thanks for the response and your build is sick great work....
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11-29-2011, 02:22 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Do you think the bent frame in the front is gonna be an issue? seems it could be straightened?
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11-29-2011, 02:23 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
some more pics..
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11-29-2011, 02:34 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Welcome from Central Florida! You're going to love this place.
Frame should'nt be a problem. Good starter truck...2-1/2" drop spindles with 2" drop springs, 5" drop rear springs with a shock relocator kit and a adjusable track bar should be low enough and keep a decent ride quality. With your 400 should be fun.
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11-29-2011, 03:12 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
cool thanks alot that is definatley a good option..ill keep ya posted on what route i go..thanks again
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12-08-2011, 02:20 AM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Dang I wish I could trade step side beds for fleet beds that easy.
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12-08-2011, 04:33 PM
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Well, it kinda depends on where you want to end up. Show worthy, daily driver, rat rod or something inbetween. First step is to spend the $25 and be a subscribing member so you can buy and sell parts here and post stuff like 'whats it worth' etc. You will not regret it.
I assume you want a driver then work your way up, if that's the case then a decent fleetside bed will cost you $1000-$1500. You should be able to sell your stepper for $750-$1000. The best deal would be to trade your stepper for a fleet and not have to spend big out of pocket money right away. Your in AZ so you have a lot of rust free sheet metal around (and lots of forum members close by). In the mean time fix all the mechanicals you can so its roadworthy.
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70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 |
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