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loud72 · 10-24-2008, 10:08 AM

I'm 17 years old and in an advanced Design and Development class in high school. We are required to develop a product through out the year and our finished product will be presented to a board of engineers in May.

I have a 72 C10 that used to be my daily, but i recently purchased an 07 silverado. I love my old c10 and still have it and was looking to develop something for it but i am a little short on ideas.

If any of ya'll have any problems that you would like to see fixed, a post would be appreciated.

Thank you for your time.
Patrick

Brock · 10-24-2008, 12:48 PM

there was a thead on here somewhere asking what parts weren't available in the aftermarket, you might want to search that one

another thread was asking about fire exinguisher mounting places...maybe fabricate a fire extinguisher mount? Just throwing out ideas, I'm just getting started on this old truck road so I haven't really ran into a bunch of issues...YET

kcjones · 10-24-2008, 01:32 PM

How about a gas relocation kit that included the filler neck route, pipe, and instructions for getting the filler neck into a stake hole wall...I personally don't want my gas filler in the bed, as I can't get to it if there's stuff in the bed (it is a truck!). There are plenty of tank products, but you have to pull our your creative mind to get the filler neck and hole somewhere other than bed floor or bedside.

hounddogs! · 10-24-2008, 01:52 PM

Box to hang a DIN 1.5 radio under the heater controls. I've kicked around using the bottom half of a glove box door as the facade, but haven't cut any metal yet.

*Shane* · 10-24-2008, 01:59 PM

Tell us how a 17 year old high school student can afford an '07 Silverado.

1LoC10 · 10-24-2008, 02:01 PM

reproduce a 67-72 cab

loud72 · 10-24-2008, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the posts.

KCJones- I like that idea and am going to look more into it.

And i work around 35-40 hours a week to make my truck payment, insurance and gas.

What i've been looking into the most so far is some way to increase the efficiency of carbureted engines. Mostly examining air induction.

The product has to be more of an invention or innovation than just reproducing something. Sorry if I was unclear.
Thanks again.

PanelDeland · 10-24-2008, 05:31 PM

Develop a kit to retro fit rack and pinion to the style of suspension these trucks have.

Stock72c10 · 10-24-2008, 05:34 PM

How about a pony keg that is shaped like a behind the seat gas tank? It would have to be cooled by the A/C and the coil springs could pressurize it.

72 cheyenne pdx · 10-24-2008, 06:29 PM

Here is my wish list.

Flux Capacitor is always a good idea.

Lift kits for the 2wd people. (4" lifts using lift spindles and new rear springs.)

Big Brake kit

Bolt-on 4-link suspension

Tools to get the job done easier than before. I believe it was Rockcrln that designed and sold kits so one person can take off the cab and bed. (If I am giving the wrong person credit, I apologize.)

Hard top convertable. That would be sweet. I am talking about a metal top. Not blazer top.

If these are all available that I mentioned, minus the flux capacitor, please send me a link as I am a finding a hard time as all heck to find them.

Dingfodgy · 10-24-2008, 08:05 PM

Oh so you have to "innovate"? Well, in that case why don't you come up with an engine that runs on any carbon-based fuel (garbage) like doc Brown's DeLorean in Back to The Future! Sorry...don't mean to be a jacka$$, but I just had to do it.

tcb-1 · 10-24-2008, 08:20 PM

drop spindles for drum brakes.

Bob D · 10-24-2008, 10:29 PM

How about cold air induction that pulls the air from under the cowl cover thru the firewall?

Bob

Bob D · 10-24-2008, 10:33 PM

Another one: HHO generator ( google it)

Bob

72BLUZ · 10-24-2008, 11:16 PM

some good ideas here

d10s69c10 · 10-24-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stock72c10

How about a pony keg that is shaped like a behind the seat gas tank? It would have to be cooled by the A/C and the coil springs could pressurize it.

im going along with the idea but you lost me at coil springs..

true one piece window doors..
a rack and pinion steering sytem.
rubber floors.
air bags. (for your head)
thats a few off the top of my head...

loud72 · 10-25-2008, 11:36 AM

Thanks for all the posts, its been giving me alot of ideas.

I have to make my decision by late next week, so I'll keep all of ya"ll posted.

Thanks alot!

Brad · 10-25-2008, 12:01 PM

Design and woman that doesn't talk back and argue!

72BlckButy · 10-25-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob D

Another one: HHO generator ( google it)

Bob

Already been done by a fellow board members 68_GMC....

Here's the link

72BLUZ · 10-25-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Design and woman that doesn't talk back and argue!

if he does that women would find a way to shoot it down. then he would come up missing

10-24-2008, 10:08 AM	#1
loud72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 4	New Product Ideas I'm 17 years old and in an advanced Design and Development class in high school. We are required to develop a product through out the year and our finished product will be presented to a board of engineers in May. I have a 72 C10 that used to be my daily, but i recently purchased an 07 silverado. I love my old c10 and still have it and was looking to develop something for it but i am a little short on ideas. If any of ya'll have any problems that you would like to see fixed, a post would be appreciated. Thank you for your time. Patrick

10-24-2008, 12:48 PM	#2
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: New Product Ideas there was a thead on here somewhere asking what parts weren't available in the aftermarket, you might want to search that one another thread was asking about fire exinguisher mounting places...maybe fabricate a fire extinguisher mount? Just throwing out ideas, I'm just getting started on this old truck road so I haven't really ran into a bunch of issues...YET __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

10-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#3
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: New Product Ideas How about a gas relocation kit that included the filler neck route, pipe, and instructions for getting the filler neck into a stake hole wall...I personally don't want my gas filler in the bed, as I can't get to it if there's stuff in the bed (it is a truck!). There are plenty of tank products, but you have to pull our your creative mind to get the filler neck and hole somewhere other than bed floor or bedside. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

10-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#4
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 886	Re: New Product Ideas Box to hang a DIN 1.5 radio under the heater controls. I've kicked around using the bottom half of a glove box door as the facade, but haven't cut any metal yet. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

10-24-2008, 01:59 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: New Product Ideas Tell us how a 17 year old high school student can afford an '07 Silverado.

10-24-2008, 02:01 PM	#6
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: New Product Ideas reproduce a 67-72 cab __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

10-24-2008, 02:55 PM	#7
loud72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 4	Re: New Product Ideas Thanks for the posts. KCJones- I like that idea and am going to look more into it. And i work around 35-40 hours a week to make my truck payment, insurance and gas. What i've been looking into the most so far is some way to increase the efficiency of carbureted engines. Mostly examining air induction. The product has to be more of an invention or innovation than just reproducing something. Sorry if I was unclear. Thanks again. Last edited by loud72; 10-24-2008 at 02:59 PM. Reason: Bad grammar

10-24-2008, 05:31 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: New Product Ideas Develop a kit to retro fit rack and pinion to the style of suspension these trucks have. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-24-2008, 05:34 PM	#9
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: New Product Ideas How about a pony keg that is shaped like a behind the seat gas tank? It would have to be cooled by the A/C and the coil springs could pressurize it.

10-24-2008, 06:29 PM	#10
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: New Product Ideas Here is my wish list. Flux Capacitor is always a good idea. Lift kits for the 2wd people. (4" lifts using lift spindles and new rear springs.) Big Brake kit Bolt-on 4-link suspension Tools to get the job done easier than before. I believe it was Rockcrln that designed and sold kits so one person can take off the cab and bed. (If I am giving the wrong person credit, I apologize.) Hard top convertable. That would be sweet. I am talking about a metal top. Not blazer top. If these are all available that I mentioned, minus the flux capacitor, please send me a link as I am a finding a hard time as all heck to find them.

10-24-2008, 08:05 PM	#11
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: New Product Ideas Oh so you have to "innovate"? Well, in that case why don't you come up with an engine that runs on any carbon-based fuel (garbage) like doc Brown's DeLorean in Back to The Future! Sorry...don't mean to be a jacka$$, but I just had to do it. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

10-24-2008, 08:20 PM	#12
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New Product Ideas drop spindles for drum brakes. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#13
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: New Product Ideas How about cold air induction that pulls the air from under the cowl cover thru the firewall? Bob __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 swb fleetside SB 355ci. Smog heads Summit 1102 cam Performer intake and carb. Finally in about 1 piece in the yard.

10-24-2008, 10:33 PM	#14
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: New Product Ideas Another one: HHO generator ( google it) Bob __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 swb fleetside SB 355ci. Smog heads Summit 1102 cam Performer intake and carb. Finally in about 1 piece in the yard.

10-24-2008, 11:16 PM	#15
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: New Product Ideas some good ideas here __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan



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10-25-2008, 11:36 AM	#17
loud72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 4	Re: New Product Ideas Thanks for all the posts, its been giving me alot of ideas. I have to make my decision by late next week, so I'll keep all of ya"ll posted. Thanks alot! __________________ 72 C10 LWB 350/350 DD tunred into Project 07 Silverado Classic RCSB 4.8L Straight pipes and intake

10-25-2008, 12:01 PM	#18
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: New Product Ideas Design and woman that doesn't talk back and argue! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

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