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gchemist · 03-11-2003, 11:44 PM

I'm getting ready to add another web page documenting a tonneau cover installation and a C-10 to K-10 air dam coversion. Since I took some pics I'm updating my avatar.
Killer or just BAD? :p

PHOENIX · 03-11-2003, 11:48 PM

your truck looks good G. Everytime I see it, it looks better. I almost dont want you to paint it

seriously.

Slonaker · 03-12-2003, 12:39 AM

I love the look of fresh gray primer for some reason. I always have...

Slonaker

J-Spec C10 · 03-12-2003, 01:27 AM

You can always color-match primer.... Looks great to me.

BTW: I really like the grille. Your article about it on your site is really informative too.

apstguy · 03-12-2003, 02:40 AM

What is the difference between the air dams? Mine is all torn up, it was the original one & has been through a crash which busted the front end & had rope tied under it that bent it out of shape to get my butt out from the dirt I was stuck in!

J-Spec C10 · 03-12-2003, 02:48 AM

If you mean the difference between mine & Gerardo's, Mine is a fibreglass one that holds Monte carlo SS turn signals, the stock one is a rubbery-plastic type thing.

apstguy · 03-12-2003, 02:53 AM

I meant between the C-10 & K-10 but that works too. Going to put lights in yours?

J-Spec C10 · 03-12-2003, 03:05 AM

not sure yet, might use them as air ducts for a custom cold air intake or for brake cooling. I'll figure that part out later.

gchemist · 03-12-2003, 03:34 AM

Tyler,
The differance is about 2". The stock C-10 is smaller compared to a K-10 air dam.
Take a look at this picture. See the size differance? Slonakers has the K-10 air dam while mine has the stock air dam in the picture. For more pictures go here.

79BIG10 · 03-12-2003, 05:29 AM

It does look good G. Now it would look even better with a 350 in it

LOHRTBT · 03-12-2003, 11:02 AM

Vroom Vroom!

Slonaker · 03-12-2003, 11:34 AM

I don't know if my air dam is the same as is used on a K10 or not. It might be. When I ordered it from the dealer, I just asked for one intended for a 3/4 or 1 ton. It is a little bit longer than one from a 1/2 ton, and I think it looks a little bit better on a tall truck. I checked, and the cost was the same as for a 1/2 ton air dam.

Slonaker

apstguy · 03-12-2003, 09:11 PM

Good to know. I'll be looking for a new one soon as mine is beat up and on its last leg... I'm thinking about a fiberglass one - any problems I should know about it?

gchemist · 03-14-2003, 02:09 AM

You guys will like these too. I took them on the same day.

Trick76 · 03-14-2003, 02:16 AM

that tail is so sweet! every time I see it I drool on the keyboard.

Nice! Derek

BaggedC10 · 03-14-2003, 02:33 AM

Looks great, but it needs to be lower!

*Zilverado* · 03-14-2003, 02:39 PM

Very nice G - but my vote is "go higher".... like it's even up for discussion, right?

PHOENIX · 03-14-2003, 04:07 PM

I say lower the back just a tad.

bagged81 · 03-14-2003, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
I say lower the back just a tad.

ditto!

I am not big on the luvers though. I like the smooth look(see 2nd pic in my sig). I will have to check into that air dam idea. My truck needs one bad.

gchemist · 03-14-2003, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the compliments fellas.

The rake on the truck is due to the 235's and 255's. Soon the truck will be level. 1.5" springs going on the front with with current 2.5" spindal. The back will probably under a leaf replacement to level it off.

I'm not worried about the louvered bowtie. I had a piece of metal welded on the back side so no water could get inbetween the skin and the tail gate. One thing though, that tailgate sure is HEAVY. As for the airdam, it received it's first scrape as soon as I backed out of the driveway.

82 Silverado 4X · 03-14-2003, 11:16 PM

[ As for the airdam, it received it's first scrape as soon as I backed out of the driveway.

[/B][/QUOTE]

That's the difference between the fiberglass/urethanre and the factory airdams are. If it wasnt flexible it would probably still be laying on the driveway.
I had an oil pan that scraped that every now and then, that is until it started losing oil.

03-11-2003, 11:44 PM	#1
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	New avatar I'm getting ready to add another web page documenting a tonneau cover installation and a C-10 to K-10 air dam coversion. Since I took some pics I'm updating my avatar. Killer or just BAD? :p __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-11-2003, 11:48 PM	#2
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	your truck looks good G. Everytime I see it, it looks better. I almost dont want you to paint it seriously. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-12-2003, 12:39 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I love the look of fresh gray primer for some reason. I always have... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-12-2003, 01:27 AM	#4
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	You can always color-match primer.... Looks great to me. BTW: I really like the grille. Your article about it on your site is really informative too. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

03-12-2003, 02:40 AM	#5
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	What is the difference between the air dams? Mine is all torn up, it was the original one & has been through a crash which busted the front end & had rope tied under it that bent it out of shape to get my butt out from the dirt I was stuck in! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-12-2003, 02:48 AM	#6
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	If you mean the difference between mine & Gerardo's, Mine is a fibreglass one that holds Monte carlo SS turn signals, the stock one is a rubbery-plastic type thing. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

03-12-2003, 02:53 AM	#7
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I meant between the C-10 & K-10 but that works too. Going to put lights in yours? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-12-2003, 03:05 AM	#8
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	not sure yet, might use them as air ducts for a custom cold air intake or for brake cooling. I'll figure that part out later. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

03-12-2003, 03:34 AM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Tyler, The differance is about 2". The stock C-10 is smaller compared to a K-10 air dam. Take a look at this picture. See the size differance? Slonakers has the K-10 air dam while mine has the stock air dam in the picture. For more pictures go here. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-12-2003, 05:29 AM	#10
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	It does look good G. Now it would look even better with a 350 in it __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-12-2003, 11:02 AM	#11
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Vroom Vroom! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-12-2003, 11:34 AM	#12
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I don't know if my air dam is the same as is used on a K10 or not. It might be. When I ordered it from the dealer, I just asked for one intended for a 3/4 or 1 ton. It is a little bit longer than one from a 1/2 ton, and I think it looks a little bit better on a tall truck. I checked, and the cost was the same as for a 1/2 ton air dam. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-12-2003, 09:11 PM	#13
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Good to know. I'll be looking for a new one soon as mine is beat up and on its last leg... I'm thinking about a fiberglass one - any problems I should know about it? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-14-2003, 02:09 AM	#14
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	You guys will like these too. I took them on the same day. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-14-2003, 02:16 AM	#15
Trick76 Living la vida broka Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: P'ville California Posts: 221	that tail is so sweet! every time I see it I drool on the keyboard. Nice! Derek __________________ 1976 C10 Longbed lowered 5/7, hot 355/TH350. ~ SOLD 1974 C10 Shortbed Stepside 350/Saginaw ~ SOLD 1984 C10 Longbed 6.2l diesel 700r4. ~SOLD 1985 GMC C20 350 700r4, ~under the knife



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03-14-2003, 02:33 AM	#16
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Looks great, but it needs to be lower! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

03-14-2003, 02:39 PM	#17
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Very nice G - but my vote is "go higher".... like it's even up for discussion, right?

03-14-2003, 04:07 PM	#18
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I say lower the back just a tad. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-14-2003, 09:16 PM	#20
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Thanks for the compliments fellas. The rake on the truck is due to the 235's and 255's. Soon the truck will be level. 1.5" springs going on the front with with current 2.5" spindal. The back will probably under a leaf replacement to level it off. I'm not worried about the louvered bowtie. I had a piece of metal welded on the back side so no water could get inbetween the skin and the tail gate. One thing though, that tailgate sure is HEAVY. As for the airdam, it received it's first scrape as soon as I backed out of the driveway. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-14-2003, 11:16 PM	#21
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	[ As for the airdam, it received it's first scrape as soon as I backed out of the driveway. [/B][/QUOTE] That's the difference between the fiberglass/urethanre and the factory airdams are. If it wasnt flexible it would probably still be laying on the driveway. I had an oil pan that scraped that every now and then, that is until it started losing oil. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

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