Lowered 75 C10 long bed

[Chrisxeasy]

Finally convinced myself to get a start on this monster! First off its a 75 with 81k original miles. Motor is a 350 with auto trans.

To start off I started with replacing the body panels that were rusted out, and added a rear axle flip kit and 1.5" off springs in front.
Next up is my 2.5" drop spindles and shocks from Lmc and rear shackle set with c-notch on the rear.

I am in trouble when it comes to my cab repair panels, without knowledge of welding and how exactly these are replaced. My most important task before paint.

And I am wanting to fit 22s possibly 24s depending in how wide I can go, and how low.

Anything thoughts? Please share

[Chrisxeasy]

And another

[Rascal_one2001]

looks like a good start I like the factory white and green two tone with white top. looks like you may have some camber issues on the driver front. from the pictures it mostly looks like rocker panels that need work and you don't have to be a good welder to spot weld just take your time drill the factory spot welds pull the old one put on the new and re spot weld after double checking placement a hundred times.

[Chrisxeasy]

Originally Posted by Rascal_one2001

looks like a good start I like the factory white and green two tone with white top. looks like you may have some camber issues on the driver front. from the pictures it mostly looks like rocker panels that need work and you don't have to be a good welder to spot weld just take your time drill the factory spot welds pull the old one put on the new and re spot weld after double checking placement a hundred times.

Thanks! There is a little camber on the front, heard control arms would bring that out? Also heard spindles would too. Not quite sure!

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by Chrisxeasy

Thanks! There is a little camber on the front, heard control arms would bring that out? Also heard spindles would too. Not quite sure!

You need to go get an alignment. They will add shims to the upper arm to correct it.

You could get narrower lower arms. Spindles wont correct it but just lower it more. If you put the original springs back in and did spindles then you wouldn't have the camber issue.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Welcome to the Forum!!

Looks like a good start to be a great truck! Enjoy the truck there a blast.

My only other comment to add about welding is if your very unsure of your welding skills before you try and tackle it on your trust made do some practice testing, just so that you're more comfortable with it.

[Chrisxeasy]

Lower rocker panel rust to replace

[rusty76]

Good looking truck. I like the paint scheme and I also like the thin whites. I'm old school....lol. I've got my fair share of rust to tackle but you can do it or find somebody willing to help.. Good luck.

[Old School Low]

Did u have to notch when u flipped leafs? If not, will for sure huh w shackles?

[Chrisxeasy]

I just did an axle flip kit and was fine without flipping, then I did a c notch and shackles, definitely needed to notch for the 2 inch drop shackles

Originally Posted by Old School Low

Did u have to notch when u flipped leafs? If not, will for sure huh w shackles?

[muffintop]

got any pictures of the axel flip?

[Chrisxeasy]

Here is before c notch which wasn't too hard at all

Originally Posted by muffintop

got any pictures of the axel flip?

[Chrisxeasy]

C notch in

[Chrisxeasy]

2 inch shackles

[Old School Low]

Very good pictures, thank u. Who'd u buy notch plate from? Maybe u made it? Think ill flip first like u. Dont know what the notch kit costs but looks like welder neighbor could fab me one up. Flip kit is just u bolts and some kind of axel pad? Thanks again. (trying to send som pics but been waiting 10 min? to upload. ill try again later

[baclay9]

Not sure if it matters but I am pretty sure your shackle is on backwards. Nice progress!

[Hyperbatix]

Any more progress? You have a similar truck to mine, and I'm just about to get started on my project. Great pics!