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gringoloco · 11-04-2017, 04:54 PM

Stripped and recoated the Belltechs in my custom aluminum A-frame paint booth. Also hung the uppers and the new CPP rack. Waiting on paint to cure, press lower BJs, then get her back on her feet!

sprint_9 · 11-04-2017, 10:54 PM

Looking good.

gringoloco · 11-04-2017, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sprint_9

Looking good.

Thanks! Spindles on, brakes and tie-rods next, then back on the ground

gringoloco · 11-06-2017, 01:04 AM

Got the Kore3 C5 brakes back on, snugged all the bolts, and set her on the ground. Found out my 5/8” drill bit is bent, so tie-rods will have to wait. Suspension should drop another inch or so with weight, but I’m thinking I want it lower...

fatbass · 11-06-2017, 08:53 AM

That custom aluminum A-frame for painting looks just like mine! I'm drooling over this project.

mcbassin · 11-06-2017, 02:31 PM

Looking good Chris!

aggie91 · 11-06-2017, 04:13 PM

Moving along quite nicely.

gringoloco · 11-06-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fatbass

That custom aluminum A-frame for painting looks just like mine! I'm drooling over this project.

Thanks buddy. Glad the heart lives on in your truck—that’s a great little motor.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking good Chris!

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Moving along quite nicely.

Thanks guys! Good to have it back on the ground, if only for a bit. I’ll put it back up on the crib stands soon to work the underneath bits. But first, it’s rust repair time...

fatbass · 11-07-2017, 01:37 PM

[QUOTE=gringoloco;8076929]Thanks buddy. Glad the heart lives on in your truck—that’s a great little motor.

Check out my new sig line.

**GAc10boy** · 11-13-2017, 12:21 PM

Wheweeee! That looks sweet.

gringoloco · 12-06-2017, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Wheweeee! That looks sweet.

Thanks, still chipping away at this, when I get the time...

gringoloco · 12-06-2017, 10:02 PM

Made the LS strip for me, and she is a dirty girl:

gringoloco · 12-06-2017, 10:13 PM

Decided it needed more low, so I built a set of 1” blocks for the rear...

gringoloco · 12-06-2017, 10:21 PM

...and re-drilled the front lower coilover mounts 1” lower. It should sit around 5” ride height as measured at the frame under the cab. That’ll do

**lolife99** · 12-06-2017, 11:21 PM

Very nice work.

**rustytruck50** · 12-07-2017, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Very nice work.

I agree....can't wait to see the finished stance

SCOTI · 12-07-2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

...and re-drilled the front lower coilover mounts 1” lower. It should sit around 5” ride height as measured at the frame under the cab. That’ll do

Should sit really nice. Danny's truck (Painter D) sits perfect. I'm betting yours will be the same. That LS is kind of dirty.....

gringoloco · 12-07-2017, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Very nice work.

Thanks! Just trying to keep up with the herd, haha

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

I agree....can't wait to see the finished stance

I couldn’t wait either, had to hang a fender...

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Should sit really nice. Danny's truck (Painter D) sits perfect. I'm betting yours will be the same. That LS is kind of dirty.....

I love the look of Danny’s truck. I’m probably an inch or so higher than he is, based on info he’s provided me. I think I’m ok with that, but I’ve also been strongly considering the PB bolt on body drop...

gringoloco · 12-07-2017, 05:43 PM

...and the payoff:

Sits about like an aired-out stock suspension, but with tons of ground clearance and full lock-to-lock steering. 4.5” at the front cab mount, 5” at the rear, which is approx 3” lower than where I started. Guess I can start calling it a 9/11 static drop

SCOTI · 12-07-2017, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

...and the payoff:

Sits about like an aired-out stock suspension, but with tons of ground clearance and full lock-to-lock steering. 4.5” at the front cab mount, 5” at the rear, which is approx 3” lower than where I started. Guess I can start calling it a 9/11 static drop

That's where I have my 64 mocked up (4"F; 5"R). I've been gathering up info & researching shock data. I'll be pulling the PB front upper bag mount & modify accordingly to allow the spec'd length coil overs.

gringoloco · 12-07-2017, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's where I have my 64 mocked up (4"F; 5"R). I've been gathering up info & researching shock data. I'll be pulling the PB front upper bag mount & modify accordingly to allow the spec'd length coil overs.

Feels like a good height to me. If I remember correctly, your rear shock mounts should accommodate a coilover, too.

timmytimm3 · 12-08-2017, 10:01 AM

Looking great! I can't wait to lay mine on the coilovers for the first time

SCOTI · 12-08-2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Feels like a good height to me. If I remember correctly, your rear shock mounts should accommodate a coilover, too.

Correct. The shock length is the same for the C10 & G-body rear set-ups. I'll just need to fab some lower brackets.

Number98 · 12-08-2017, 04:07 PM

What is your plan for hood hinges?

**CC69Rat** · 12-08-2017, 06:35 PM

It has been a while since I've seen your truck my friend. It looks incredible, nice work.

11-04-2017, 04:54 PM	#1451
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Stripped and recoated the Belltechs in my custom aluminum A-frame paint booth. Also hung the uppers and the new CPP rack. Waiting on paint to cure, press lower BJs, then get her back on her feet! Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-04-2017, 10:54 PM	#1452
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11-06-2017, 01:04 AM	#1454
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Got the Kore3 C5 brakes back on, snugged all the bolts, and set her on the ground. Found out my 5/8” drill bit is bent, so tie-rods will have to wait. Suspension should drop another inch or so with weight, but I’m thinking I want it lower... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-06-2017, 08:53 AM	#1455
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 That custom aluminum A-frame for painting looks just like mine! I'm drooling over this project. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

11-06-2017, 02:31 PM	#1456
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11-06-2017, 04:13 PM	#1457
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11-07-2017, 01:37 PM	#1459
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 [QUOTE=gringoloco;8076929]Thanks buddy. Glad the heart lives on in your truck—that’s a great little motor. Check out my new sig line. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

11-13-2017, 12:21 PM	#1460
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12-06-2017, 10:02 PM	#1462
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Made the LS strip for me, and she is a dirty girl: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-06-2017, 10:13 PM	#1463
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Decided it needed more low, so I built a set of 1” blocks for the rear... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-06-2017, 10:21 PM	#1464
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ...and re-drilled the front lower coilover mounts 1” lower. It should sit around 5” ride height as measured at the frame under the cab. That’ll do Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-06-2017, 11:21 PM	#1465
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12-07-2017, 05:43 PM	#1469
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ...and the payoff: Sits about like an aired-out stock suspension, but with tons of ground clearance and full lock-to-lock steering. 4.5” at the front cab mount, 5” at the rear, which is approx 3” lower than where I started. Guess I can start calling it a 9/11 static drop Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-08-2017, 10:01 AM	#1472
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12-08-2017, 04:07 PM	#1474
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12-08-2017, 06:35 PM	#1475
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