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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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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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Re: 1970 c10 ??
If you plan to restore, rebuild what you have. If you plan to customize and than as 67cheby mentioned let us know what you have now leaf or coil springs and what you want to do with it. Cruise, race, both, or just don't like what you have?
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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Welcome from TN! and, oh, btw. ..
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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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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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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Sounds good to me..what shape is it...give me a call 4802467716
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look at that on the board for less than 24hrs and it has already benefitted you !!
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I know super stoked thanks guys ill post some pics soon..
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Kinda tore it down before taking pics of it together...dummy.haha! But this is what im working with!
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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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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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just go with the best and buy PORTERBUILT !!
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sounds like the right thing to do..haha thanks for the response and your build is sick great work....
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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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Re: 1970 c10 ??
some more pics..
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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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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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Re: 1970 c10 ??
Dang I wish I could trade step side beds for fleet beds that easy.
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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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