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C10Squared · 03-11-2007, 05:38 PM

Thanks again folks. I'll look at the Ujoints when I get back into town Tuesday. As for the tires, I'll have to make sure when I get back as they were on there when I bought it. I know they're 255s but can't remember if they were 50's or 60's.

For those that asked, the I like to keep my cars minty stock looking as far as the body/trim/interior goes. With it still having the original paint on it, I probably won't even do any paint work as the factory stuff is buffing out quite well. I MAY repaint the bed and put a rubber mat in it eventually. I also thoroughly cleaned and detailed the frame/undercarriage/suspension while I had it on the rack.

I do like the wheels that are on it, but I'm a big fan of torq thrust wheels and this one will eventually have TT's on it, but in the grey center/polished lip variety for a nostalgic look albeit probably in the 18/20" variety. I can't wait to get back and drive it some more. I was very happy to find it just as solid underneath as it was on the outside.

SCOTI · 03-11-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by efi-street

.... For those that asked, the I like to keep my cars minty stock looking as far as the body/trim/interior goes.....
I do like the wheels that are on it, but I'm a big fan of torq thrust wheels and this one will eventually have TT's on it, but in the grey center/polished lip variety for a nostalgic look albeit probably in the 18/20" variety. I can't wait to get back and drive it some more. I was very happy to find it just as solid underneath as it was on the outside.

Excellent choice/s.

dan468 · 03-11-2007, 07:03 PM

Just a shot in the dark, even though it's a short bed, do you have a carrier bearing?

legends · 03-12-2007, 12:30 AM

Clay, I have always admired your turbobuick pictures and your truck looks great as well.

C10Squared · 03-12-2007, 01:07 AM

Legends, Yeah, I can't seem to get away from the turbo buicks.

The truck does have a 2 pc driveshaft with a carrier bearing. I didn't even think about that. I got the rear as centered as I could with the track bar, but that may be my problem.

dan468 · 03-12-2007, 06:02 PM

I'd almost bet $ on it. Let us know what you find

SCOTI · 03-12-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dan468

I'd almost bet $ on it. Let us know what you find

I would agree. Switch to a 1-pc. & it should work well @ that drop.

03-11-2007, 05:38 PM	#26
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Thanks again folks. I'll look at the Ujoints when I get back into town Tuesday. As for the tires, I'll have to make sure when I get back as they were on there when I bought it. I know they're 255s but can't remember if they were 50's or 60's. For those that asked, the I like to keep my cars minty stock looking as far as the body/trim/interior goes. With it still having the original paint on it, I probably won't even do any paint work as the factory stuff is buffing out quite well. I MAY repaint the bed and put a rubber mat in it eventually. I also thoroughly cleaned and detailed the frame/undercarriage/suspension while I had it on the rack. I do like the wheels that are on it, but I'm a big fan of torq thrust wheels and this one will eventually have TT's on it, but in the grey center/polished lip variety for a nostalgic look albeit probably in the 18/20" variety. I can't wait to get back and drive it some more. I was very happy to find it just as solid underneath as it was on the outside. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

03-11-2007, 07:03 PM	#28
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Just a shot in the dark, even though it's a short bed, do you have a carrier bearing?

03-12-2007, 12:30 AM	#29
legends Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lebanon pa Posts: 81	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Clay, I have always admired your turbobuick pictures and your truck looks great as well.

03-12-2007, 01:07 AM	#30
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop Legends, Yeah, I can't seem to get away from the turbo buicks. The truck does have a 2 pc driveshaft with a carrier bearing. I didn't even think about that. I got the rear as centered as I could with the track bar, but that may be my problem. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

03-12-2007, 06:02 PM	#31
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: My new truck and a 3.5/5 ECE drop I'd almost bet $ on it. Let us know what you find

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