Queen City Speed 67 Shop Truck build

[eldogg]

I traded some labor for this truck about 3 years ago and have been slowly buying parts to build it. I figured we would thrash on it for a month or two and drive it to Goodguy Charlotte in October. Plans are a SBC/700r4 combo, 5/7 drop, and I can't make my mind up on wheels?????

[eldogg]

We blew the rear end apart and put the double throw down rebuild/detail job on it.

[cubber]

I know what wheels you need to run! Think 22in. steelies with 88-98 or Astro van caps!
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[eldogg]

Stitch welded up some trailing arms today. Now off to the blaster then to powdercoat.

[eldogg]

Originally Posted by cubber

I know what wheels you need to run! Think 22in. steelies with 88-98 or Astro van caps!
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If I ever get any more????? I got some 6.5" & 8" truck rallys I was gonna have powdercoated black w/ some Astro caps? I don't know if I can get it low enough with the 22"s.

[cubber]

Originally Posted by eldogg

If I ever get any more????? I got some 6.5" & 8" truck rallys I was gonna have powdercoated black w/ some Astro caps? I don't know if I can get it low enough with the 22"s.

That would look good, too. My tires are a bit over 27 inches tall, and my ride height is probably pretty close to a 5/7 static. I know a 255/70/15 BFG is like 29.5 inches tall. I bet a 225/70 on a 6.5 rim up front, and a 275/60 on an 8 on the back. The back tires would be about half an inch taller, and 2 inches wider. Would compliment the rake, and should still tuck.

I wish I had known when I was putting mine together that Astro caps fit, too. Lots more cool options.

[cubber]

I don't know drop specs or tire sizes, but might be close, and I can find out specs if needed.

[Southern Shaker]

Oh Mercy sakes i was wondering this morning when id get to see this lil rig get its thread SubScribed!

[eldogg]

My friend Jeremy started painting some engine parts. Scored an old school Edelbrock SP2P intake. I'm gonna pull the pan, valve covers & timing cover to blast and paint. I got a QCS "Dairy Queen Special" camshaft to install too.

[eldogg]

See if you can get the specs on the forestry truck.
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[3ontree]

looking good!

[cubber]

Originally Posted by eldogg

See if you can get the specs on the forestry truck.
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Will do.

[Bearmeat]

Originally Posted by eldogg

See if you can get the specs on the forestry truck.
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If you still need the drop specs on the forestry truck shoot me a message.

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Bearmeat

If you still need the drop specs on the forestry truck shoot me a message.

This must be the owner. I saw the truck in a post from a guy called "rustedmetal", and have PM'd with him before, but never got an answer after I asked for info on the specs.

PS, the more I think about it, the more I regret not asking for a ride in that El Camino when I was down there, lol

[Rusbuilt]

Eric you know I'm gonna follow this build!! lol I'm glad to see you're gonna build it!

[eldogg]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Eric you know I'm gonna follow this build!! lol I'm glad to see you're gonna build it!

Thanks Russ. I'm excited about it. Jeremy & I have been trying to do a little bit on it everyday. I've still got a few things to buy but I think I can have it together in time.
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[eldogg]

Dropped off some parts at the blaster yesterday. I forgot how great it is to have an almost 500hp parts chaser. My pro-touring project ELDOGG earns its keep around the shop lately.
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[ChickenCityHotRods]

What happened to the ELDOGG tag?
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[eldogg]

It was gonna be like an extra $75 bucks. That would buy more C-10 parts. Lol.
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[cubber]

Yeah, I like that El Camino, you should post a side pic so everybody can see how slick it is.

[eldogg]

Project ELDOGG. Almost 500hp, 700r4 with all sorts of billet parts and upgrades, Big brakes(bigger ones in the works), everything in the Hotchkis catalog, and lots of stuff I can't remember. It wears a 20+ year old paint job. I have been building stuff with old/faded/patina paint before it was cool. I did the majority of the build almost 10 years ago but I keep refining it a little at a time. This old guy in town calls it a rolling speed shop. I always thought that was funny.lol.

[eldogg]

Found some more pics. Here are some donor parts on the way home. 5 lug, power steering, booster & etc. The 4x4 is my wife's truck and the crew cab is Chris' from Chicken City Hotrods.

[eldogg]

I got my header situation sorted out. BIG thanks to everyone at Hedman Hedders. I was having a problem with my driver side header getting real close to the oil filter. With a few calls back and forth we figured out what the problem was and now everyone will get to reap the rewards. These new mid length c10 hedders (#69010) are gonna work even better on our trucks now.
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[cubber]

Originally Posted by eldogg

See if you can get the specs on the forestry truck.
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Sorry for the wait....

I have the parts list of what was done to the suspension:

2 1/2 Classic Drop Spindles
Lowered front shocks 1-5"
Lowered Rear Shock 3-5"
Coil Springs 2" drop Front
Coil Springs 5" drop Rear
C-notched but I don't think that it really needed it.
Rides and feels great

The wheels are 22" steelies

Originally Posted by eldogg

I got my header situation sorted out. BIG thanks to everyone at Hedman Hedders. I was having a problem with my driver side header getting real close to the oil filter. With a few calls back and forth we figured out what the problem was and now everyone will get to reap the rewards. These new mid length c10 hedders (#69010) are gonna work even better on our trucks now.
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That's the headers I have on my stepside. I have a thread on here somewhere of installed pics, I think I was one of the first to use them. Be sure you use jam nuts or something on those ball and socket collectors, mine kept coming loose.

[Low Elco]

Ummmmm.... G body Camino Goodness! Love the Truck too!