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blfuller123 · 12-17-2011, 08:27 PM

The front dropmember got here and I got it installed today. I got all of the brackets on the rear and the pan hard tacked up.

Gotta get a arms ordered soon.

**67cheby** · 12-19-2011, 10:59 AM

looking good !!

blfuller123 · 12-20-2011, 06:19 PM

I was looking at different control arms and strong arms are on sale right now. Anyone have problems with them being used with the dropmember?

**67cheby** · 12-20-2011, 06:49 PM

i am running the strong arms with mine, but i like the look of the PB arms better but i had these already ! How much is the price difference ? i would sure buy the PB's if it were me

blfuller123 · 12-20-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i am running the strong arms with mine, but i like the look of the PB arms better but i had these already ! How much is the price difference ? i would sure buy the PB's if it were me

They have them for $900 shipped through the end of the month.

blfuller123 · 12-21-2011, 12:29 AM

Just heard from Nate and he is going to make me a deal on some arms.

blfuller123 · 12-26-2011, 01:58 PM

Finally ordered control arms. I ended up getting porterbuilt ones that are going to be narrowed an inch.

I am working this week but next week, I am going to get the rest of the welding finished up, everything painted up and re-assembled. I should have a rolling chassis soon.

blfuller123 · 12-28-2011, 10:47 PM

Ive been looking at a couple of threads here where a couple of people are putting 59-60 impala dashes in their c10s and I am sure contemplating doing the same. I am thinking adding some old school styling. I am thinking the truck would really look cool with one of those dashes, 20 inch rally wheels and some old script valve covers.

Anyone have one of those dashes they will part with?

Here are the rims im thinking about.

blfuller123 · 12-29-2011, 04:27 PM

Ok, im taking the plunge with the impala dash. Just got this one.

VA72C10 · 12-29-2011, 04:31 PM

Cool rims! Looking forward to seeing the dash installed!

**67cheby** · 12-29-2011, 04:47 PM

cant wait to see the dash progress

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-29-2011, 06:32 PM

Those rims are great.. That dash is gonna be some work to get in there looking correct..

blfuller123 · 12-29-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

That dash is gonna be some work to get in there looking correct..

Yea, I know it will be, but I think it will be worth the work.

blfuller123 · 12-30-2011, 10:24 PM

I got the rear taken apart, all the welding finished up, painted and put back together today.

Not much else to see but everything is painted now.

VA72C10 · 12-30-2011, 10:33 PM

Looks great!

blfuller123 · 01-02-2012, 07:19 PM

I scored a LT1 engine and a 4L60 transmission today. It was too good of a deal to pass up. I havent decided if I want to use it in this truck or not. Its this or a regular old SBC with a carb, and suggestions?

shawno72 · 01-02-2012, 07:27 PM

Looking good...

**67cheby** · 01-02-2012, 07:51 PM

i would deff run the fuel injection !

mcbassin · 01-02-2012, 09:56 PM

Fuel injection all the way!

blfuller123 · 01-03-2012, 06:51 PM

The LT1/4L60 is the way I am going to go. Today I did get it all bolted up so I can start working on fuel lines, brake lines and airlines. The engine is out of a caddi so it has iron heads. I didnt think the brackets were going to be able to work but they do now. I had to trim the cruved piece of the frame on the passanger side for clearance of the a/c compressor. It looks like I will have to find a remote reservoir for the power steering. All the accessories are on the passanger side so it looks like I will have plenty of room to make up a bracket for a york compressor on the drivers side. Here are a couple of pictures all bolted in. I think I found some aluminum heads, we will see. The engine will be comming back out for paint because I hate the color that it is.

Im hoping Nate gets my control arms out this week so I will have a rolling chasis soon.

FuelCellGuy · 01-03-2012, 08:15 PM

You will be extremely happy with the York.

blfuller123 · 01-03-2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuelCellGuy

You will be extremely happy with the York.

Man, thanks for sharing. You dont have the dimensions for that bracket by any chance do you?

FuelCellGuy · 01-03-2012, 09:07 PM

I wish I did. I sold that truck 6-7 years ago (regretfully). If I did have the dimensions, I would be selling these brackets (CNC plasma cut). The York would replenish 2 - 5 gallons tanks (from 75 psi to 150) in a matter of 20-30 seconds at 2000 rpm. I loved it.

blfuller123 · 01-03-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuelCellGuy

I wish I did. I sold that truck 6-7 years ago (regretfully). If I did have the dimensions, I would be selling these brackets (CNC plasma cut). The York would replenish 2 - 5 gallons tanks (from 75 psi to 150) in a matter of 20-30 seconds at 2000 rpm. I loved it.

Yea not to mention you dont hear the sound of the electric pumps. Well Ill send you some when I get this one made up. Ill shoot you a pm for a quote for a tank.

FuelCellGuy · 01-03-2012, 09:21 PM

Cool. You will be happy with the LT1 as well.

12-17-2011, 08:27 PM	#26
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW The front dropmember got here and I got it installed today. I got all of the brackets on the rear and the pan hard tacked up. Gotta get a arms ordered soon.

12-19-2011, 10:59 AM	#27
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 build...south of DFW looking good !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-20-2011, 06:19 PM	#28
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW I was looking at different control arms and strong arms are on sale right now. Anyone have problems with them being used with the dropmember?

12-20-2011, 06:49 PM	#29
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 build...south of DFW i am running the strong arms with mine, but i like the look of the PB arms better but i had these already ! How much is the price difference ? i would sure buy the PB's if it were me __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-21-2011, 12:29 AM	#31
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Just heard from Nate and he is going to make me a deal on some arms.

12-26-2011, 01:58 PM	#32
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Finally ordered control arms. I ended up getting porterbuilt ones that are going to be narrowed an inch. I am working this week but next week, I am going to get the rest of the welding finished up, everything painted up and re-assembled. I should have a rolling chassis soon.

12-28-2011, 10:47 PM	#33
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Ive been looking at a couple of threads here where a couple of people are putting 59-60 impala dashes in their c10s and I am sure contemplating doing the same. I am thinking adding some old school styling. I am thinking the truck would really look cool with one of those dashes, 20 inch rally wheels and some old script valve covers. Anyone have one of those dashes they will part with? Here are the rims im thinking about.

12-29-2011, 04:27 PM	#34
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Ok, im taking the plunge with the impala dash. Just got this one.

12-29-2011, 04:31 PM	#35
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Cool rims! Looking forward to seeing the dash installed! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-29-2011, 04:47 PM	#36
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 build...south of DFW cant wait to see the dash progress __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-29-2011, 06:32 PM	#37
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Those rims are great.. That dash is gonna be some work to get in there looking correct.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-30-2011, 10:24 PM	#39
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW I got the rear taken apart, all the welding finished up, painted and put back together today. Not much else to see but everything is painted now.

12-30-2011, 10:33 PM	#40
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-02-2012, 07:19 PM	#41
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW I scored a LT1 engine and a 4L60 transmission today. It was too good of a deal to pass up. I havent decided if I want to use it in this truck or not. Its this or a regular old SBC with a carb, and suggestions?

01-02-2012, 07:27 PM	#42
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01-02-2012, 07:51 PM	#43
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 build...south of DFW i would deff run the fuel injection ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-02-2012, 09:56 PM	#44
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Fuel injection all the way! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-03-2012, 06:51 PM	#45
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: 68 build...south of DFW The LT1/4L60 is the way I am going to go. Today I did get it all bolted up so I can start working on fuel lines, brake lines and airlines. The engine is out of a caddi so it has iron heads. I didnt think the brackets were going to be able to work but they do now. I had to trim the cruved piece of the frame on the passanger side for clearance of the a/c compressor. It looks like I will have to find a remote reservoir for the power steering. All the accessories are on the passanger side so it looks like I will have plenty of room to make up a bracket for a york compressor on the drivers side. Here are a couple of pictures all bolted in. I think I found some aluminum heads, we will see. The engine will be comming back out for paint because I hate the color that it is. Im hoping Nate gets my control arms out this week so I will have a rolling chasis soon.

01-03-2012, 08:15 PM	#46
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: 68 build...south of DFW You will be extremely happy with the York. Attached Images

01-03-2012, 09:07 PM	#48
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: 68 build...south of DFW I wish I did. I sold that truck 6-7 years ago (regretfully). If I did have the dimensions, I would be selling these brackets (CNC plasma cut). The York would replenish 2 - 5 gallons tanks (from 75 psi to 150) in a matter of 20-30 seconds at 2000 rpm. I loved it.

01-03-2012, 09:21 PM	#50
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Re: 68 build...south of DFW Cool. You will be happy with the LT1 as well.

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