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03-02-2007, 07:35 PM
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Location: Marana, Arizona
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Newby here !
Hi ,
just recently joined up because i just recently bought a 1970 c-10 1/2 ton long box 350/350 lil rusty but very clean and very original maybe some of you have experience or imput : i want to lower my truck , some maybe a 2.5 drop spindle F and 5" rear but im thinking rear bags would be cool but can they haul anything ? i know semis use em so they have potential this truck is for hauling my bike and going to the dump , whatever it needs to do thanks for any suggestions Brad |
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03-02-2007, 08:06 PM
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Re: Newby here !
 From Colorado. Post some pics so we can 
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03-02-2007, 08:08 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome from Connecticut!
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03-02-2007, 08:32 PM
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Re: Newby here !
welcome
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03-02-2007, 09:11 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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03-02-2007, 10:49 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Wait!Just how long have you owned your truck?There`s a 6 month probation from purchase to post rule.Did you even read the rules????It states that this probation can be waived if pictures are posted.JUST KIDDING!
Welcome to "the" site.(where`s the dog gone pictures?)
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03-15-2007, 01:36 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Hi Brother in law!
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03-15-2007, 01:49 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome from Oklahoma
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03-15-2007, 02:36 PM
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Re: Newby here !
from South Texas.
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03-15-2007, 02:57 PM
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Will it run today?
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome from North Texas!
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03-15-2007, 02:59 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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03-15-2007, 03:19 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Thanks for the welcome !
finally pic's trucks is dirty ! but thats good for before pictures 1st thing to go was the split rims/bias plies rides sooo much nicer with radials , now just gotta get some caps and maybe some trim rings ? got some welding to do 1st
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03-15-2007, 03:32 PM
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Re: Newby here !
All in all, nice truck - it'll be a fun project - welcome from the Central Coast of Califonia.
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03-15-2007, 03:39 PM
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Re: Newby here !
I'll dig around the garage. I'm not sure but I might have some lower trim for you.
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03-15-2007, 04:06 PM
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Re: Newby here !
actually i've got it !
its just the clips were so rusted the previous owner removed them you around this weekend ? i'm pretty sure i'm not going to portland
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03-15-2007, 04:09 PM
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Re: Newby here !
nice rig... a CST to boot! That 8 track might be worth some coin... some ppl really dig the old dealer add ons. Other than the little bit of rust, it looks like a clean ride, how many miles does it have?
Believe it or not, the wheels look better painted white, esp if you come across the caps and rings you are looking for. |
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03-15-2007, 04:34 PM
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WTB this ad
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome! The drop you want should be fine for light hauling like you describe. The green truck in this picture has the same drop. It's all Early Classic parts, 2.5" drop spindle up front with a new factory height spring. Out back are 5" drop coils and a super track bar kit.
 
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03-15-2007, 06:19 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome from Utah...great looking project.
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03-15-2007, 06:58 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome from missouri!! BTW that red truck's tail light lenses are upside down.......
Justin
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03-15-2007, 07:02 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome from down south! Looks like you have a little work to do so ENJOY.
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03-16-2007, 05:28 PM
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Re: Newby here !
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 Every truck I've seen has them with the rounded part of the lens directly behind the bulb. The reflective part of the lens goes toward the bottom where there isn't a bulb.
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03-16-2007, 06:05 PM
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Re: Newby here !
Hey Longhorn Man,
i show 57k on the odo , but hey who know it could be 257k ? dunno the interior is pretty solid , not sure on these trucks how long the seat covers last if you look close theres no wear on the seat bottom ? as for the wheels I plan on painting them silver or argent more oem looking. Maybe if Nascar raced trucks back then I'd leave em black as of right now my plan is to keep it looking mostly stock but with a lower stance rumbly exhaust might even keep that funny shade of green on top ? anyone here have that color thats not all faded ? if i could someday get decent MPG I'd make it a daily driver of course that would involve o/d of some sort I'm getting tired of my Scion XB but at 30+ MPG gotta do it
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03-16-2007, 06:13 PM
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Re: Newby here !
see ten ,
sorry to reply to my own reply but YES that green truck looks great stance wise so the front has factory style springs ? , looks lower than I would have thought but GOOD !
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My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor Last edited by 724x4a/cchevy; 03-17-2007 at 11:25 PM. |
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03-18-2007, 12:04 AM
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Re: Newby here !
Welcome to the boards from scenic tenino, just south of Olympia!
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