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Old 04-26-2006, 05:33 PM   #1
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Just wanted to say hey

I am working on a father/son project with my boy (he's only 9 now). We are going to be working on a 79 GMC C10. Powerplant wil be a 4bolt 327 w/h T400, I am wanting to do a cantilever/4link setup on the rear and tubular a-arms up front. I look forward to all of your help on this project. I know I will need it. Especially with things like rear end gears, brake conversions, and things of that nature!
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Old 04-26-2006, 05:41 PM   #2
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Well welcome to the board! Good luck on the project these trucks are money pits. I dont need to tell you this though youll find out soon enough. There is an abundance of information here there is an abundance of opinions as well. Keep us updated with pics we love pics.
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Old 04-26-2006, 06:00 PM   #3
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Old 04-26-2006, 06:24 PM   #4
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yes welcome to the boards! I'm pretty new too but I love it here. Good luck!
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Old 04-26-2006, 08:11 PM   #5
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welcome from ca
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Old 04-26-2006, 08:40 PM   #6
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Welcome to the board from Minnesota.

There are plenty of guys and gals here that will always be willing and eager to help. If you are looking for something in particular, check out the link in my signature...it has tons of tech articles on it written by myself and other members here and visitors of the site itself.
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Old 04-26-2006, 10:56 PM   #7
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Well come from lowsy-ana i mean Louisiana!

I got an 80, which is alot like a 79, PM me if ya got a question, but I'm pretty sure that all 5 ppl above me know more than me anyways
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Old 04-27-2006, 12:12 AM   #8
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Hey Fellow Okie..... Welcome~ You won't find a better group of friends than the ones you will meet here! At least in the truckin circle...... Good luck with your project truck.... and maybe it will be around by the time your son turns 16 and inherits it... unless you're still drivin in!
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Old 04-27-2006, 08:32 AM   #9
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Old 04-27-2006, 09:58 AM   #10
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Welcome!! As stated above, we love pix, so post up what you have to start with. Either way, hope you plan to stay for a while, cause this is just one big addiction.
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Old 04-27-2006, 10:00 AM   #11
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Hey Fellow Okie..... Welcome~ You won't find a better group of friends than the ones you will meet here! At least in the truckin circle...... Good luck with your project truck.... and maybe it will be around by the time your son turns 16 and inherits it... unless you're still drivin in!
Ya the truck groups have always been closer than any other car group Ive ever been around!

as for my son getting the truck its definitley his, Im just going to have to fight myself between getting his done by the time he turns 16 or getting my 99 Burban done!
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Old 04-27-2006, 10:01 AM   #12
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Hey, from Northern Nevada. Welcome from an 80 owner.
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Old 04-27-2006, 10:03 AM   #13
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Welcome ..........from Michigan.

My son is 12 and Im thinking on a project we can work on to.I look forward to hearing on how your project goes.

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Old 04-27-2006, 10:46 AM   #14
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damn i missed you were from Tulsa as well i think i am being greedy b/c i want to drive it myself for a while but my truck i dedicated to my son as well and he just turned 19 months i have a lot of time and i think i need it.
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Old 04-27-2006, 03:27 PM   #15
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welcome from new hampshire!!!
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Old 04-27-2006, 08:04 PM   #16
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I was just in Tulsa last week, passing through on my way back from Mena, Arkansas to home in Kansas. Nice town---Loved "Fudruckers".
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Old 04-28-2006, 09:35 AM   #17
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I was just in Tulsa last week, passing through on my way back from Mena, Arkansas to home in Kansas. Nice town---Loved "Fudruckers".
Red Robbin is much better!

Can anyone tell me what spindles, hubs to use as an upgrade?
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Old 04-28-2006, 04:04 PM   #18
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Been to a Red Robin, but I would put Fudruckers ahead of the ones I have been to.

If you are lowering and are going for a good look and a quality company that has about everything look at "CPP" Classic Performance Products. They did an article in "TRUCKIN" magazine (Volume 32) on an older truck BUT the vehicles throughout that era are all basically the same. It is the outfit that I am considering. I also support the use of "BellTech" products.
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Old 04-28-2006, 04:31 PM   #19
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Nice to have ya aboard Leks and especially another local!
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Old 04-28-2006, 05:03 PM   #20
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like piecesparts said as far as an upgrade they are all the same basically but some of are truck came factory with a 1 in rotor and others came with a 1.25 in rotor (diffrent hub rotor and spindal) but if you are going to lower it anyway then buy the drop spindals for the 1.25 rotor and then buy upgrade it that way. others out there please add or correct any info that i missed or twisted in refrince to what im talking about (are the callipers the same fron 1 in to 1.25 in?)
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Old 04-28-2006, 05:22 PM   #21
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Well as stated I am bagging it and I want all updated suspension. I plan on using the Baer Conversion to stop the beast especially since Im running 22's
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Old 04-28-2006, 06:17 PM   #22
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welcome. have fun
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