Lurker turned member, my humble beginings - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Manxxman · 06-23-2011, 07:57 PM

Been lurking for a while, and finally am a member.
I didn't want to join until I had something to contribute.
Hear is my (new to me) 1972 shorty.
started life as a 350/400 A/C truck.
I just took the T400 out and put a new 700r4 in it's place.
Just put the rims and tires on last weekend (Boss 338, 20x8.5, 20x10)
The truck was already bagged when I got it. As I get further into it, i am finding things that will have to be fixed or changed, but thats part of the fun.

I do have a technical question though. The truck has a crazy (what I assume) brake pull to the right. Do these trucks have a problem with sticky calipers and loose steering boxes?

Any ways, here are some pictures of what I have to work with, thanks for looking!

FLDBRED · 06-23-2011, 08:19 PM

Very,very nice!

**oldman3** · 06-23-2011, 09:19 PM

Looks real good,

to the site as a member....Jim

**70cst** · 06-23-2011, 10:19 PM

You sir have a very

wicky · 06-23-2011, 11:00 PM

Nice ride what do u have planned for it
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mcbassin · 06-23-2011, 11:13 PM

Welcome to the best truck board on the net. That is super looking truck you have. Love the wheels. I assume you made it through the issues related to them

On the tech. question, you may want to pull the rear drums off and make sure they are adjusted to just barely drag when you spin the drum on both sides. I have heard of calipers sticking before too. Fortunately, you can buy brand new ones pretty cheap.

Keep the pics rolling in.

o6r1man · 06-23-2011, 11:16 PM

Very nice!! I dig it man!!!

**mac808** · 06-23-2011, 11:37 PM

That's quite a bit of truck you got there to 'work with' as a starting point.

It would be a completed project in many peoples eyes.

(although in our hobby, there is no such thing as 'done'

).

Looking forward to the 'improvements' and mods you got planned.

ChevLoRay · 06-23-2011, 11:41 PM

Sticking calipers....could be an issue with the caliper itself, or the pins are corroded and need to be cleaned or replaced. A disc brake hardware kit should have new pins.

But, it's a nice ride. Clean. So,

from the Heart of Arkansas!

Manxxman · 06-24-2011, 12:52 AM

Thanks guys!!!

Yes, normal people would probably be good with the project were it's at in it's present state, but i have a disease and I can't leave well enough alone.

On the Boss wheel issue, what was it? I just became a dealer a couple of weeks ago and I was told the center hub wasn't open'd up enough to clear certain brakes, but i'm pretty sure it's been fixed, because these wheels fit perfect with no issue's.

As far as the truck, for now, I just picked up all the factory AC stuff and controls, so thats the first thing, maybe some big CPP brakes and then work some bugs out of the airbag suspension (rides awsome, but some jenky welding), thinking of a gen 3 motor someday (mayby 5.3 or 6.0) and body work and paint (was thinking gun metal grey) it's a healthy list, but I got time.

Not new to customizing, just new to this style truck. Here is a few pictures of my last street projects.

BlackTopMotors · 06-24-2011, 12:56 AM

Welcome, nice truck.
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mcbassin · 06-24-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Manxxman

Thanks guys!!!

On the Boss wheel issue, what was it? I just became a dealer a couple of weeks ago and I was told the center hub wasn't open'd up enough to clear certain brakes, but i'm pretty sure it's been fixed, because these wheels fit perfect with no issue's.

HERE is a link with all the problems and fixes. I'm glad to hear they bolted right on for you. I heard there are still Back spacing issues with the new ones?

Manxxman · 06-24-2011, 03:40 PM

Thanks guys for the good comments.
This is a great site. I have already found a ton of good intel!!

tr69c10 · 06-24-2011, 01:18 AM

Nice rides

Bennett68C10 · 06-24-2011, 06:55 AM

Welcome beautiful truck you have. I absolutely love that Blue Chevelle also.

made2drag · 06-11-2015, 05:50 PM

We need pics of your truck now that it's painted! Your avatar pics is sweet, but need more pics!!

made2drag · 06-11-2015, 05:56 PM

i found your build thread....nice

Manxxman · 06-11-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

i found your build thread....nice

oh man. This was from years ago and maybe 5 trucks back. I havnt owned this truck since 2012. The build thread you found was probably from my second or third truck.

midnight rambler · 06-11-2015, 06:27 PM

nice truck

BigMike · 06-12-2015, 04:31 AM

Welcome from a few miles North of you. This is an awesome place to find answers to questions and to just get cool ideas. Love the 69 Chevelle! Owned two 68 HT's and one 69 HT.

Not sure if you've ever heard of it but Brothers Trucks puts on a Show & Shine truck show every June. It will be Sunday June 28th and is the BEST Chevy/GMC truck show around and it is ONLY Chevy & GMC trucks! No cars or any other model truck.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/classi...and-events.asp

Great looking truck you got.

kingstrider · 06-12-2015, 05:33 AM

Nice truck, lots of potential. I love the blue Malibu, what year is it?

06-23-2011, 07:57 PM	#1
Manxxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 95	Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Been lurking for a while, and finally am a member. I didn't want to join until I had something to contribute. Hear is my (new to me) 1972 shorty. started life as a 350/400 A/C truck. I just took the T400 out and put a new 700r4 in it's place. Just put the rims and tires on last weekend (Boss 338, 20x8.5, 20x10) The truck was already bagged when I got it. As I get further into it, i am finding things that will have to be fixed or changed, but thats part of the fun. I do have a technical question though. The truck has a crazy (what I assume) brake pull to the right. Do these trucks have a problem with sticky calipers and loose steering boxes? Any ways, here are some pictures of what I have to work with, thanks for looking! Attached Images

06-23-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Very,very nice!

06-23-2011, 09:19 PM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Looks real good,to the site as a member....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

06-23-2011, 10:19 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings You sir have a very __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-23-2011, 11:00 PM	#5
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Nice ride what do u have planned for it Posted via Mobile Device

06-23-2011, 11:13 PM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Welcome to the best truck board on the net. That is super looking truck you have. Love the wheels. I assume you made it through the issues related to them On the tech. question, you may want to pull the rear drums off and make sure they are adjusted to just barely drag when you spin the drum on both sides. I have heard of calipers sticking before too. Fortunately, you can buy brand new ones pretty cheap. Keep the pics rolling in. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-23-2011, 11:16 PM	#7
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Very nice!! I dig it man!!! __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

06-23-2011, 11:37 PM	#8
mac808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 313	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings That's quite a bit of truck you got there to 'work with' as a starting point. It would be a completed project in many peoples eyes.(although in our hobby, there is no such thing as 'done'). Looking forward to the 'improvements' and mods you got planned.

06-23-2011, 11:41 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Sticking calipers....could be an issue with the caliper itself, or the pins are corroded and need to be cleaned or replaced. A disc brake hardware kit should have new pins. But, it's a nice ride. Clean. So, from the Heart of Arkansas! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-24-2011, 12:52 AM	#10
Manxxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 95	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Thanks guys!!! Yes, normal people would probably be good with the project were it's at in it's present state, but i have a disease and I can't leave well enough alone. On the Boss wheel issue, what was it? I just became a dealer a couple of weeks ago and I was told the center hub wasn't open'd up enough to clear certain brakes, but i'm pretty sure it's been fixed, because these wheels fit perfect with no issue's. As far as the truck, for now, I just picked up all the factory AC stuff and controls, so thats the first thing, maybe some big CPP brakes and then work some bugs out of the airbag suspension (rides awsome, but some jenky welding), thinking of a gen 3 motor someday (mayby 5.3 or 6.0) and body work and paint (was thinking gun metal grey) it's a healthy list, but I got time. Not new to customizing, just new to this style truck. Here is a few pictures of my last street projects. Attached Images

06-24-2011, 12:56 AM	#11
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Welcome, nice truck. . . .

06-24-2011, 03:40 PM	#13
Manxxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 95	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Thanks guys for the good comments. This is a great site. I have already found a ton of good intel!!

06-24-2011, 01:18 AM	#14
tr69c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bellflower ca Posts: 370	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Nice rides

06-24-2011, 06:55 AM	#15
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Welcome beautiful truck you have. I absolutely love that Blue Chevelle also. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-11-2015, 05:50 PM	#16
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings We need pics of your truck now that it's painted! Your avatar pics is sweet, but need more pics!! __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734



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06-11-2015, 05:56 PM	#17
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings i found your build thread....nice __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

06-11-2015, 06:27 PM	#19
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings nice truck

06-12-2015, 04:31 AM	#20
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Welcome from a few miles North of you. This is an awesome place to find answers to questions and to just get cool ideas. Love the 69 Chevelle! Owned two 68 HT's and one 69 HT. Not sure if you've ever heard of it but Brothers Trucks puts on a Show & Shine truck show every June. It will be Sunday June 28th and is the BEST Chevy/GMC truck show around and it is ONLY Chevy & GMC trucks! No cars or any other model truck. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/classi...and-events.asp Great looking truck you got. __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

06-12-2015, 05:33 AM	#21
kingstrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Uncle Sam knows Posts: 286	Re: Lurker turned member, my humble beginings Nice truck, lots of potential. I love the blue Malibu, what year is it?

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