road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 TT · 09-14-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOOPTY67

I quickly checked the suspension bolts to make sure they were tight but didn't have much time to spend on it because as soon as I got home from the trip i left town to go drag racing in Bakersfield, CA.

I did find a couple of issues though. It looks like the inside lip of the right front wheel rubbed on the control arm when i made a tight u-turn. that might have made the wheel out of balance. It's either that or the driveline was vibrating because of the suspension being fully compressed without all the weight in the bed. I just drove it with the bed empty this morning and it vibrate. Guess its time for some rear airbags.

I have knocked wheel balancing weights off before when the rims rubbed the tie rods at full lock. Maybe that is what you are feeling, just an unbalanced wheel.

HOOPTY67 · 09-16-2009, 12:17 AM

http://www.streetsource.com/forum/to...=113332&page=1

sorry guys but Sport Truck is no more. Just got laid off today and the magazine was killed by the company that owns it.

**nlped** · 09-16-2009, 12:31 AM

WOW!!! That sucks!!! Sorry Man!

joe231 · 09-16-2009, 12:31 AM

damn man!
that sucks!
is the truck yours?
or does it belong to the magazine?

flamingbig10 · 09-16-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

damn man!
that sucks!
is the truck yours?
or does it belong to the magazine?

x2

bigblock73 · 09-16-2009, 06:21 AM

It is Mikes truck, so all should be good there.

Sorry to hear about that Mike, really sucks. I am sure you will find work elsewhere, you have talent.

I was reading the link you provided, you mentioned jan was almost finished and it won't be published. Does that mean December is the last issue..or is the November issue that just got published the last?

Regardless, it would be nice if you at least stuck around here, we al love your truck and would like to see more of it.

You are a part of the family.

Tony_SS · 09-16-2009, 08:05 AM

That does suck Mike! Good luck with everything..

71'tahoe · 09-16-2009, 09:49 AM

Guys I think this is a hox(spl) It happened to street trucks mag a few months ago..some one get there info and type is stuff up making it look as though they are going under..I really dont believe this...Mike only psted once on ssm. If it really happened I retract my previous statement above....

glock35ipsc · 09-16-2009, 10:18 AM

It is weird, nothing on the web site or their forums either. Sux though.

joe231 · 09-16-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Regardless, it would be nice if you at least stuck around here, we al love your truck and would like to see more of it.

You are a part of the family.

68 TT · 09-16-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOOPTY67

http://www.streetsource.com/forum/to...=113332&page=1

sorry guys but Sport Truck is no more. Just got laid off today and the magazine was killed by the company that owns it.

Sorry to hear that.

Maybe you guys that got laid off can start up your own internet based truck magazine and become your own boss.

glock35ipsc · 09-16-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Sorry to hear that.

Maybe you guys that got laid off can start up your own internet based truck magazine and become your own boss.

Everyone is always looking for "the sign", this may be it! You should be able to do that without skipping a beat.

Tony_SS · 09-16-2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Everyone is always looking for "the sign", this may be it! You should be able to do that without skipping a beat.

I know I would support it!

68 TT · 09-16-2009, 12:43 PM

You definitely got all of our attention with this truck.

moneyeater · 09-16-2009, 01:53 PM

That is a bad thing to hear!
I do read the Sport Truck Magazin since ´94 and subscribed to it since 2000!
It changed a few times and got thinner with every change but i looked forward to every issue!
Like some say-try to start your own magazine.I´d support it!
Volker

tvblazer78 · 09-16-2009, 07:00 PM

This is not cool, Truck Builder went under last fall and now Sport truck? I try and buy them when I can and now I will do more of it.

menace121978 · 09-16-2009, 07:21 PM

just think of it for a minute.... a squarebody's only magazine!! lots to choose from blazers to the fat fendered boys and everything in between. i'd subscribe!!

ratty 46 · 09-16-2009, 10:25 PM

WOW ..... that blows. It was a monthly staple in my bathroom. I don't think I missed one.

I hope you (Mike) bounce back to a place that you can run some of the stories & features that you were involved with.

GOOD LUCK.

Ratty 46

Rollinsqrbdy · 09-16-2009, 11:09 PM

Sorry to hear the bad news. Good luck. Like the others said though, just stay on the forum and hell produce ur own mag.

hessian18 · 09-17-2009, 01:16 AM

Wow ....
PM sent.

**Captkaos** · 09-17-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOOPTY67

i dont but if you'll shoot me an email when i get home i'll dig out the info.
mike.finnegan@sorc.com

Just in case Mike forgets, the headers are actually F-body mid lengths. They are supposed to be working on a set of long tubes. The mids require the removal of the 4L80E's ears to fit, I told BRP if they build it with a 4L80E donor it will fit both trannys.

You can see them here:
http://brphotrods.com/1955-1987%20Chevy%20truck.html

Mike, did you use the whole kit from BRP?

71'tahoe · 09-20-2009, 12:16 PM

I still think this is a hox. He hasnt posted in a few days..I think someone hacked his email. It happened a few months back to street trucks mag. They posted that they were going under also. I dont think this is reall. I will find a number and call the mag monday. This cant be true....

68 TT · 09-22-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

I still think this is a hox. He hasnt posted in a few days..I think someone hacked his email. It happened a few months back to street trucks mag. They posted that they were going under also. I dont think this is reall. I will find a number and call the mag monday. This cant be true....

Any news?

glock35ipsc · 09-22-2009, 01:08 PM

5569, their forum administrator, is still posting as of yesterday, commenting on the current magazine issue.

hessian18 · 09-22-2009, 01:27 PM

Hmm hope everything works out ok, I subscribed to the magazine and Im looking to forward to reading them !!!

Keep us posted

09-16-2009, 12:17 AM	#127
HOOPTY67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 155	Dont send that subscription renewal in now.. http://www.streetsource.com/forum/to...=113332&page=1 sorry guys but Sport Truck is no more. Just got laid off today and the magazine was killed by the company that owns it. __________________ -mike

09-16-2009, 12:31 AM	#128
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics WOW!!! That sucks!!! Sorry Man! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-16-2009, 12:31 AM	#129
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics damn man! that sucks! is the truck yours? or does it belong to the magazine? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-16-2009, 06:21 AM	#131
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics It is Mikes truck, so all should be good there. Sorry to hear about that Mike, really sucks. I am sure you will find work elsewhere, you have talent. I was reading the link you provided, you mentioned jan was almost finished and it won't be published. Does that mean December is the last issue..or is the November issue that just got published the last? Regardless, it would be nice if you at least stuck around here, we al love your truck and would like to see more of it. You are a part of the family. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 09-16-2009 at 06:22 AM.

09-16-2009, 08:05 AM	#132
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics That does suck Mike! Good luck with everything..

09-16-2009, 09:49 AM	#133
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics Guys I think this is a hox(spl) It happened to street trucks mag a few months ago..some one get there info and type is stuff up making it look as though they are going under..I really dont believe this...Mike only psted once on ssm. If it really happened I retract my previous statement above....

09-16-2009, 10:18 AM	#134
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics It is weird, nothing on the web site or their forums either. Sux though. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-16-2009, 12:43 PM	#139
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics You definitely got all of our attention with this truck.

09-16-2009, 01:53 PM	#140
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics That is a bad thing to hear! I do read the Sport Truck Magazin since ´94 and subscribed to it since 2000! It changed a few times and got thinner with every change but i looked forward to every issue! Like some say-try to start your own magazine.I´d support it! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

09-16-2009, 07:00 PM	#141
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics This is not cool, Truck Builder went under last fall and now Sport truck? I try and buy them when I can and now I will do more of it. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

09-16-2009, 07:21 PM	#142
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics just think of it for a minute.... a squarebody's only magazine!! lots to choose from blazers to the fat fendered boys and everything in between. i'd subscribe!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-16-2009, 10:25 PM	#143
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics WOW ..... that blows. It was a monthly staple in my bathroom. I don't think I missed one. I hope you (Mike) bounce back to a place that you can run some of the stories & features that you were involved with. GOOD LUCK. Ratty 46

09-16-2009, 11:09 PM	#144
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics Sorry to hear the bad news. Good luck. Like the others said though, just stay on the forum and hell produce ur own mag. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

09-17-2009, 01:16 AM	#145
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics Wow .... PM sent. __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

09-20-2009, 12:16 PM	#147
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics I still think this is a hox. He hasnt posted in a few days..I think someone hacked his email. It happened a few months back to street trucks mag. They posted that they were going under also. I dont think this is reall. I will find a number and call the mag monday. This cant be true....



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-22-2009, 01:08 PM	#149
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics 5569, their forum administrator, is still posting as of yesterday, commenting on the current magazine issue. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-22-2009, 01:27 PM	#150
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: road trip with a carbureted LS1..pics Hmm hope everything works out ok, I subscribed to the magazine and Im looking to forward to reading them !!! Keep us posted __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.