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bigblock73 · 11-03-2002, 10:21 PM

Thought it would be kind of neat to hear what you all have planned next for your truck...what is the next item you are going to purchase, what is the next modification, etc...

Right now my cab is getting some welding done to it (smooth firewall), and after that the cab will be getting re-painted and put back on the frame where it belongs!

I told you mine, lets hear from you!

-Jeff

**swervin ervin** · 11-03-2002, 10:26 PM

I guess mine's finishing my speaker box and console. I am mostly done except for getting everything covered. Still a few small things left to do before taking them to the upholstery shop. Then I'll get my MegaShifter installed and hooked up.

Can't seem to get motivated lately. Too much junk going on.

ocbaud · 11-03-2002, 10:31 PM

dropping it!!

Silveradoshorty · 11-03-2002, 10:42 PM

Interior, then drop 3/4

78SilveradoSWB · 11-03-2002, 11:15 PM

The next modification is the suspension, which will involve installing my newly acquired Hellwig rear anti-sway bar, C30 front sway bar, lowering 3/5 or 4/6. Still need to get 3+1 leafs and 1 inch front springs, Edelbrock IAS shocks. Already have 5" flip kit and 3" DJM spindle. Still deciding between 1" block or use of a 2" shackle. After that I will work on the interior.

Tom · 11-03-2002, 11:43 PM

Well, Im in the middle of the 2004R swap right now. After that comes the new front clip. Then the whole truck sanded and primerd. Then tires so I can install the drop kit [5/6] sitting in the back yard. After that Im getting a cowl hood. Somewhere in all this will come a 3/4ton or 1ton front sway bar. Rear sway bar is a bad idea on trucks unless you never push them all the way, so Im not getting one [I DO plan on pushing it HARD threw the corners]

messed up c-10 · 11-03-2002, 11:55 PM

putting my new wheels on. Boy that sounds weird. I didnt think I was ever gonna get anything big for my truck. Also getting a cowl hood.

TX_Mudder · 11-04-2002, 12:05 AM

I need a paint job something fierce.
-- Mike

low 84 · 11-04-2002, 01:41 AM

i'm putting buckets and a megashifter in in a few weeks. then in december putting the iron eagles on it. after that it will be awhile, b/c i plan on taking advantage in working at sears and buying a 3 stack tool box and filling it with tools at almost half price. then i'll be getting gears (3.55 probly). and a 408 sbc is in the works as well.

79BIG10 · 11-04-2002, 01:42 AM

I need a front end rebuild and some dress up goodies for under the hood. Alt. bracket, Ram air box, aluminum valve covers just to start

1974ChevyC10 · 11-04-2002, 02:11 AM

my next mod or mods
1:new body parts and primering
2:3/4 ton springs
3:clean up the interior
4:fix up motor for more horsepower and dress it up a little
5: other little rountine maintenance stuff

gchemist · 11-04-2002, 10:18 AM

Suburban front suspension swap with 1.5 lowered coils. I already have the 91 grill swap.

Then the 350 crate killa!!

BigRed · 11-04-2002, 11:08 AM

If I can find a fairly good intake at the swap meet, that will be the first thing.

My floorboards are getting fixed. Got some rust problems. Will be getting some POR15 and some sheet metal to patch in. Then, will cover with carpet.

bigd65 · 11-04-2002, 11:40 AM

well i think my next is to replace the poly bushings on the control arms. then 1 in drop springs for front, that will be all the drop i will put (already have the 2in drop shackles on) then i am going to start the body work. i have a few places that are popping up rust, so i think i am going to fix all this stuff real good before the paint job ( grey, of coarse, with 2 1ft wide stripes ,approx 2-3 shades darker grey that run from the front across the top and down the tail gate and then bed liner coating)

then maybe tires, tires maybe first, or during the body work, yep thats it, during the body work

Razorback_Fan · 11-07-2002, 10:43 PM

Well currently its in the paint shop getting painted Dark Charcoal Grey with a metallic flake, this is a list of things that will be done when it gets out (Suppose to be finished the week of the 18th :=)

Front and rear Pans
Tailgate Skin
Handle Relocator
Side Markers Shaved
Mirrors Shaved (Can't Find any aftermarket ones that look cool)
Drip Rail Shaved
New Phantom Billet grille
Headlight Conversion Kit
New Glass/Gaskets/chrome trim and Tint

Got my shipment in from Eastwood today so if I ever get her out I'll start changing the interior over from blue to black.

TX_Mudder · 11-08-2002, 01:06 AM

On the short list:

1. Gearswap rear out to 4.10
2. Install new instrument cluster
3. Swap front axle yoke to 1350 (4x4)
4. Install SS braided brake lines on my rear discs.

Have all the parts in the garage, just waiting on me to actually go do it.

-- Mike

87gmc · 11-08-2002, 02:07 AM

Mine would be to get all the parts that i just spent all my money on installed.

11-03-2002, 10:21 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	what is your next modification? Thought it would be kind of neat to hear what you all have planned next for your truck...what is the next item you are going to purchase, what is the next modification, etc... Right now my cab is getting some welding done to it (smooth firewall), and after that the cab will be getting re-painted and put back on the frame where it belongs! I told you mine, lets hear from you! -Jeff

11-03-2002, 10:26 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I guess mine's finishing my speaker box and console. I am mostly done except for getting everything covered. Still a few small things left to do before taking them to the upholstery shop. Then I'll get my MegaShifter installed and hooked up. Can't seem to get motivated lately. Too much junk going on. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-03-2002, 11:43 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	Well, Im in the middle of the 2004R swap right now. After that comes the new front clip. Then the whole truck sanded and primerd. Then tires so I can install the drop kit [5/6] sitting in the back yard. After that Im getting a cowl hood. Somewhere in all this will come a 3/4ton or 1ton front sway bar. Rear sway bar is a bad idea on trucks unless you never push them all the way, so Im not getting one [I DO plan on pushing it HARD threw the corners] __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-03-2002, 11:55 PM	#7
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	putting my new wheels on. Boy that sounds weird. I didnt think I was ever gonna get anything big for my truck. Also getting a cowl hood. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

11-04-2002, 12:05 AM	#8
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	I need a paint job something fierce. -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

11-03-2002, 10:31 PM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	dropping it!!

11-03-2002, 10:42 PM	#4
Silveradoshorty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winterpeg Manisnowba, Canada Posts: 60	Interior, then drop 3/4

11-03-2002, 11:15 PM	#5
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	The next modification is the suspension, which will involve installing my newly acquired Hellwig rear anti-sway bar, C30 front sway bar, lowering 3/5 or 4/6. Still need to get 3+1 leafs and 1 inch front springs, Edelbrock IAS shocks. Already have 5" flip kit and 3" DJM spindle. Still deciding between 1" block or use of a 2" shackle. After that I will work on the interior.

11-04-2002, 01:41 AM	#9
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i'm putting buckets and a megashifter in in a few weeks. then in december putting the iron eagles on it. after that it will be awhile, b/c i plan on taking advantage in working at sears and buying a 3 stack tool box and filling it with tools at almost half price. then i'll be getting gears (3.55 probly). and a 408 sbc is in the works as well. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

11-04-2002, 01:42 AM	#10
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I need a front end rebuild and some dress up goodies for under the hood. Alt. bracket, Ram air box, aluminum valve covers just to start __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-04-2002, 02:11 AM	#11
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	my next mod or mods 1:new body parts and primering 2:3/4 ton springs 3:clean up the interior 4:fix up motor for more horsepower and dress it up a little 5: other little rountine maintenance stuff __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

11-04-2002, 10:18 AM	#12
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Suburban front suspension swap with 1.5 lowered coils. I already have the 91 grill swap. Then the 350 crate killa!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

11-04-2002, 11:08 AM	#13
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	If I can find a fairly good intake at the swap meet, that will be the first thing. My floorboards are getting fixed. Got some rust problems. Will be getting some POR15 and some sheet metal to patch in. Then, will cover with carpet. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

11-04-2002, 11:40 AM	#14
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	well i think my next is to replace the poly bushings on the control arms. then 1 in drop springs for front, that will be all the drop i will put (already have the 2in drop shackles on) then i am going to start the body work. i have a few places that are popping up rust, so i think i am going to fix all this stuff real good before the paint job ( grey, of coarse, with 2 1ft wide stripes ,approx 2-3 shades darker grey that run from the front across the top and down the tail gate and then bed liner coating) then maybe tires, tires maybe first, or during the body work, yep thats it, during the body work __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

11-07-2002, 10:43 PM	#15
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	Well currently its in the paint shop getting painted Dark Charcoal Grey with a metallic flake, this is a list of things that will be done when it gets out (Suppose to be finished the week of the 18th :=) Front and rear Pans Tailgate Skin Handle Relocator Side Markers Shaved Mirrors Shaved (Can't Find any aftermarket ones that look cool) Drip Rail Shaved New Phantom Billet grille Headlight Conversion Kit New Glass/Gaskets/chrome trim and Tint Got my shipment in from Eastwood today so if I ever get her out I'll start changing the interior over from blue to black.



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11-08-2002, 01:06 AM	#16
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	On the short list: 1. Gearswap rear out to 4.10 2. Install new instrument cluster 3. Swap front axle yoke to 1350 (4x4) 4. Install SS braided brake lines on my rear discs. Have all the parts in the garage, just waiting on me to actually go do it. -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

11-08-2002, 02:07 AM	#17
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 254	Mine would be to get all the parts that i just spent all my money on installed. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

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