1965 C10 LWB Project Build Thread

[88Stanger]

JohnIL, Welcome to the board! Your attention to detail is unmatched in description. I can appreciate the details and if I am not mistaking, you are not doing this just for us to read, but for you to have like a diary of your adventure with the truck. I think that is a good idea, write it down while you remember all the details so if needed you can come back to it.
I do sort of the same thing, but i do it with Pics, lots and lots of pics. I have only put maybe 1/10th the amount of pics I have on mine as the details as you mentioned may not mean anything to anyone else, but to me there is something in each photo that I may need and honestly more than just a few times I was so glad I took all those pics to fall back on to look at and help with my build.
Great job so far, I excited to see your progress.

[JohnIL]

Thanks Stranger! You're spot on. I'm writing the build thread as much for documentation as for entertainment value. The build threads are my favorite part of forums like this one. Writing is part of my job, so I tend to be long-winded. I just hope that documenting my misadventures can help others along the way. I will be posting some progress pictures as soon as I can get the truck out in the sunshine.

Thanks.
John

[Braunschweiger]

It's a good Read and when you Read it again later for yourself, the Memories flood your Mind again.
Oh yes, there will be setbacks, it's more of a part of it.

[SCOTI]

John,

You could always introduce your Elky build over in the 'Alternate Tinkerings' forum section.

[JohnIL]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

John,

You could always introduce your Elky build over in the 'Alternate Tinkerings' forum section.

Scoti,
That's an interesting idea. I just might have to do that.

Thanks.
John

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by JohnIL

Scoti,
That's an interesting idea. I just might have to do that.

Thanks.
John

I helped a co-worker out on his sons A-body Elky & posted a thread in that area.

[JohnIL]

These pictures show the rear drop springs and the lift blocks. The combination gives a 1.5" drop. For reference, the front has a 2" drop. The picture is a bit deceiving. The truck has a bit a rear-high rake.

[JohnIL]

Harald,
I know exactly what you mean. At the time, those early setbacks were aggravating. But, the triumph of overcoming those setbacks makes up for the aggravation.

John