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Almost Satisfied
![]() Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
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A little more progress...and a question.
Here are a couple shots of the front suspension assembled. My question is that the spindles seem to be really stiff to rotate on the ball joints. Is this normal and am I just use to really worn out stuff that spins around real easily? Everything is torqued correctly (after the $75 torque wrench purchase). Thanks.
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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I wish the real color came out better..
cheap camera I guess or just really poor lighting......
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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Ain't we cute?
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Friendswood, TX
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If they're lubed and torqued properly. I wouldn't sweat it. Just did my spindles and upper ball joints and they feel pretty stiff too. My guess is -- normal.
Fuggin' awesome truck so far. Looks absolutely gorgeous.
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900 ![]() |
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Half a bubble off!
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Winfield, Ks, USA
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Not a problem. Now if they were loose................then you might have a problem.
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Just call me LB. ![]() '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads. |
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
Posts: 6,465
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1971Stepside...stop posting pictures of your truck!!!!!!!!! You are a very sick person and are just punishing the rest of us! Do you enjoy torturing your fellow board members this way???? I'm putting myself on suicide watch...LMAO! I wouldn't drive that thing...I'd just set it up in my front room and admire it!
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Almost Satisfied
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Location: Springfield, MO
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LOL at stllookn!
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Woodstock, IL
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It makes me wanna win the lotto, and start tearing into my truck! Well, I guess I have always wanted to win the lotto......
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Location: Seattle, WA, USA
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No you're ok. Even with my old drum spindles the new setup was really stiff. I haven't lubed it yet though. Not going to do that until I'm ready to take it off the stands...
As for showing us your pics, yeah, take it easy on us! We keep seeing these threads with the little paperclip next to the title, and something like "...I have a question...", or "...I have a problem...", and after opening it we're assaulted with beatiful pics of perfect parts all glossy and fitting together nicely and cleanly. No fair! Whatever the question or problem is you're in better shape than the rest of us! Seriously, keep them coming. Good inspiration for the rest of us.
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#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Watsonville, Ca
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Great Job! on the frame like the color. I wish I could be as detailed as you. Keep it up.
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#10 |
Almost Satisfied
![]() Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
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In no way am I trying to rub anything in to you guys or make anyone feel bad.....I just know most of you appreciate this stuff as much as I do. I have had this truck for 16 years and only now does it look like anything respectable (and it is still in a million pieces). I'm sorry if anyone feels I am being pompass about the truck. It was not intended...
My wife and neighbors just don't get very excited about my progress, so your words of encouragement make it all worth while. ![]()
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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Ain't we cute?
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Friendswood, TX
Posts: 700
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We all know only real bast**ds have beautiful powdercoated frames and flawless suspensions and . . . :p
![]() Seriously, you have nothing to feel bad about. We all love your truck and what you're doing with it and you have nothing to feel bad about. Given the chance, everyone here would do something similar. It looks awesome and keep it up! For people with the right attitudes, which is most people here, what you're doing is WAY fun to look at and can be very inspiring. When I look at your project = BOING! ![]()
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