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12-29-2007, 07:41 AM
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Location: Olathe, Kansas
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New member from KC
Just joined the forum and looking forward to some give and take on how to make my C10 better than it is. Right now it is a great daily driver with a mild 350 hooked up to a Muncie 4 speed. I was planning to swap out the 4 speed for an AT but I'm really enjoying the 4 speed more than expected. Immediate plans are to put on front disc brakes and power booster. I'll probably buy drop spindles and springs (front and rear) to lower the stance. I'm not sure if I want to do that as this thing drives so well as it sits. Any advice on dropping it??? It will need paint as it is faded but that will be among the last things I do. I'll be taking it on the HotRod Powertour next summer and hope some of you will be there. Last year was a blast.
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12-29-2007, 07:58 AM
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Tot Roddin'
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Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New member from KC
First off....
 to the board from Mid-MO!!!Secondly.... be sure to check out the Midwest All Truck Nats, in Riverside, MO, coming up next September, it is a great show. Thirdly, as far as dropping your truck, I would turn toward ECE (Early Classic Enterprises). They put together one great kit, for a decent price. Call out and talk with anyone of the guys and they will be sure to hook you up. ECE offers a great static drop kit (spindles/springs), along with stance photos of different drops on the same vehicle, so be sure to check that out. ECE also offers many other parts geared towards the 67-72 Chevy/GMC trucks. In my future plans, I'm going to pickup the 4/6 drop kit that they offer. If you are wanting to go a little lower, then look no farther than Air Ride Technologies. They have a complete front and rear kit available for our model of trucks. Finally, again, welcome to the board, and what a great looking project. You can ask any question on the board, truck related or not, and you are sure to get a response. Good luck with the build, and hope to see you at the Midwest All Truck Nats in '08!
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-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-29-2007 at 08:01 AM. |
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12-29-2007, 08:39 AM
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Location: Olathe, Kansas
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Re: New member from KC
Thanks, Nate.
I'm sure I'll find you at one of the meets next year, but you ought to think about doing a couple of days on the power tour. It starts in Little Rock, goes thru Springfield, up to Topeka, Lincoln, Neb, to Ames, Iowa, and finishes up in Madison, Wisconsin. Good group of guys and you can jump in or out anywhere. I'm leaning toward a 2 1/2" drop for the front and 4" in the rear. I'd love AirRide but $6,000 to $10,000 would never fly. My wife would want to spend the same amount! I checked out your build and it looks great. Can't beat the short, wide bed.......or black paint! Thanks again for the tips. Scott |
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12-29-2007, 08:42 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: New member from KC
Wlcome to the board fm Texas
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12-29-2007, 12:11 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New member from KC
Scott, actually you could probably build a decent air ride set up from Air Ride Tech for less then $3000 easy. There's also another place that a lot of the board members buy from called Suicide Doors. You could build an air ride setup from them for probably less than half the price of the Air Ride Tech setup.
I've always thought about joining up on the Power Tour, but I'm not sure how far my truck would make it at this given time. I do have it in my things to do list though.  For all your suspension questions, be sure to check out the Suspension Forum part of the board. You can ask any question on lowering kits an what not, and will get an answer. Thanks for the props towards my truck. It's got a long way to go, but we'll get there eventually. Be sure to check back on the show guide as it has only started to be written. Keep us posted on your build.
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-Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-29-2007 at 12:12 PM. |
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12-29-2007, 12:54 PM
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RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~
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Re: New member from KC
Welcome to the board from NC. I had a 70 step side,and went with the 2/4 drop from ECE,and it handled great,the ride was better than before. This is just my opinion,but if you decide to lower it,go with the 3/5 or the 4/6 drop.The 2/4 did not change my truck enough to justify the cost. Good Luck.
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12-29-2007, 03:53 PM
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Designated A-hole!
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Re: New member from KC
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That's a good looking stepside!
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12-29-2007, 07:52 PM
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Its always something!
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Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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12-29-2007, 10:09 PM
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LET'S GO RACIN'
 
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Welcome From Salina. Nice Truck, Really Like The Blue Color And The Mag Wheels. Working On Getting A Set For My 72 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4x4. Have Fun With The Build. Daren
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12-30-2007, 06:44 AM
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Keepin it runnin!
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from CT! Beautiful Truck! (If it aint broke dont fix it! LOL) Frank
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12-30-2007, 07:31 AM
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I'll be selling these wheels early next year and could get them to you easily. When I upgrade the brakes, I'm going to add new wheels and tires. I'd sell all 4 with tires for $200. If you are interested, let me know and I'll hold them for you. Scott |
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12-30-2007, 11:00 AM
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Re: New member from KC
Welcome to the forum from Blue Springs! I see that Troy Lee banner in your garage, do you ride?
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12-30-2007, 03:11 PM
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Re: New member from KC
Hi welcome to the greatest board around from Montana. Just wanted to say thats an awesome looking truck and keep up the good work!
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12-31-2007, 02:03 AM
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It Is What It Is,,,,
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Re: New member from KC
 From Jacksonville Florida
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12-31-2007, 05:35 PM
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Nothing to see here.....
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welcome to the board from right up I-35 (Shawnee).
We will have to get together to swap stepside stories!!! nice to have ya aboard, Doug Last edited by tcb-1; 12-31-2007 at 05:35 PM. |
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12-31-2007, 06:17 PM
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Step Brother
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Re: New member from KC
from Knoxville Tn...
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12-31-2007, 11:23 PM
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to the boards
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01-01-2008, 07:25 AM
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Welcome to the board from southern oregon
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01-02-2008, 08:15 AM
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Welcome to the board from Galveston TEXAS..
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01-05-2008, 06:02 AM
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From West TN 
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01-06-2008, 02:33 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
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Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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01-06-2008, 01:01 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
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Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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01-10-2008, 06:08 PM
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Re: New member from KC
Welcome to the board from Topeka. im diffantely hoping to see your truck in person sometime. i love these stepsides. check out my build thread i just started. hoping to have my truck done in time to roll to the midwest meet in nebraska in may!
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01-11-2008, 10:57 AM
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Welcome from Tennessee
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01-12-2008, 02:53 AM
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Is a bullfrog waterproof?
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Welcome from the west side of Olathe. Nice truck you have.
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