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glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 07:08 PM

All done! I first took two leafs out, but that was too low. It was lower than the front. Only by 1/2" or so, but noticeable. So we put the thick bottom spring back in, and it sits perfect!!!

Getting in the shower now, athen we are going to go over to Pierce to eat. I'll put up some pics tonight or in the morning. Test drive report coming in a few hours!!

**nlped** · 10-03-2009, 07:13 PM

Awesome to hear!!! You're gonna love the 3.42's!!!

djracer · 10-03-2009, 07:14 PM

now you need a locker

glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

now you need a locker

Yeah buddy! Probably over the winter or spring.

OK, wife is taking longer to get ready than usual, so here are some pics:

glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 07:55 PM

More....

djracer · 10-03-2009, 08:01 PM

nice work as usual

cjracing15 · 10-03-2009, 08:25 PM

You are right it sits perfect! How did the test drive go? Did the wider rearend drive any different than the stock?

menace121978 · 10-03-2009, 08:37 PM

awesome work as usual. add another thing to the "to do" list! Fred looks sweet... nice and level now. and i love the action pics. hurry home!!!

**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2009, 08:43 PM

Very Nice!!!

Bring it on over to my place....and leave it

joe231 · 10-03-2009, 09:08 PM

glock35ipsc · 10-04-2009, 12:09 AM

HOLY CRAP!! Night and day!!!!!! Rolling along at 20-25 and deck it, and it blows the tires off. It doesn't feel as squirrely going down the road either. I'm waaay happy now!

Next up is to lower it a little more all around. Not much, 2"-3" tops. I'll do 2.5" spindles in the front, and I have a set of new stock front springs in the shed that I'll use and cut to adjust the final height. Then in the rear I'll just pull the large lower spring back out. That should put it just about perfect all the way around.

Can you say permagrin!??!!?!!

rongstad · 10-04-2009, 08:46 PM

[QUOTE=glock35ipsc;3550802]HOLY CRAP!! Night and day!!!!!! Rolling along at 20-25 and deck it, and it blows the tires off. It doesn't feel as squirrely going down the road either. I'm waaay happy now!

QUOTE]

Time to add another "must have" to my future project/build....

Driveway Dreams · 10-04-2009, 12:23 AM

Heck Ya!!!!

That is awesome man. Way to go.
Oh...I can, "permagrin"

menace121978 · 10-04-2009, 01:00 AM

me too! thats bad @ss buddy!! we need another video... maybe a drive-by??

joe231 · 10-04-2009, 01:34 AM

with some tire smoke, of course

Driveway Dreams · 10-04-2009, 04:16 PM

Prove to us (and the world) that it will boil them from a roll. I don't know if I can believe it yet.

joe231 · 10-04-2009, 04:52 PM

count me in as a skeptic also

hessian18 · 10-04-2009, 04:59 PM

Did I ever mention im a slacker ??

ahahhahahah

Cant wait to see some video !

menace121978 · 10-04-2009, 05:37 PM

all i know for sure is that Fred starts up and the throttle is working!

glock35ipsc · 10-04-2009, 06:17 PM

Geez, can't a guy relax on a Sunday without proving himself??

[IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z147/glock...

Driveway Dreams · 10-04-2009, 06:27 PM

Thats awesome Bob! Audrey laughed and said, "Why did we see Bob in the movie? And why did he say 'there you go'?" She liked it too.
Edit: Apparently Audrey (my 3 year old girl, for those who don't know) really likes the video. She just made me replay it like 4 times for her.

joe231 · 10-04-2009, 06:31 PM

Oh come on man, for all we know you got it sitting on jack-stands

J/K
it sounds MEAN!!!

hessian18 · 10-04-2009, 06:36 PM

Once again all I can say is im jealous. LOL

I highly doubt my 5.3 will push the 4l80e that good, but with some goodies it will come alive

Looking good man

menace121978 · 10-04-2009, 06:58 PM

!! I'M A BELIEVER!!

cjracing15 · 10-04-2009, 07:20 PM

LOL Now that is what I am talking about right there.

10-03-2009, 07:08 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" All done! I first took two leafs out, but that was too low. It was lower than the front. Only by 1/2" or so, but noticeable. So we put the thick bottom spring back in, and it sits perfect!!! Getting in the shower now, athen we are going to go over to Pierce to eat. I'll put up some pics tonight or in the morning. Test drive report coming in a few hours!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 10-03-2009 at 07:09 PM.

10-03-2009, 07:13 PM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Awesome to hear!!! You're gonna love the 3.42's!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-03-2009, 07:14 PM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" now you need a locker __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-03-2009, 07:55 PM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" More.... Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-03-2009, 08:01 PM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" nice work as usual __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-03-2009, 08:25 PM	#7
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" You are right it sits perfect! How did the test drive go? Did the wider rearend drive any different than the stock? __________________ The fleet 94 Chevy 4x4 reg cab 2018 Traverse (wifes car) 1977 SWB stepside 1949 Chevy truck Last edited by cjracing15; 10-03-2009 at 08:27 PM.

10-03-2009, 08:37 PM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" awesome work as usual. add another thing to the "to do" list! Fred looks sweet... nice and level now. and i love the action pics. hurry home!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-03-2009, 08:43 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,758	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Very Nice!!! Bring it on over to my place....and leave it __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-03-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-04-2009, 12:09 AM	#11
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" HOLY CRAP!! Night and day!!!!!! Rolling along at 20-25 and deck it, and it blows the tires off. It doesn't feel as squirrely going down the road either. I'm waaay happy now! Next up is to lower it a little more all around. Not much, 2"-3" tops. I'll do 2.5" spindles in the front, and I have a set of new stock front springs in the shed that I'll use and cut to adjust the final height. Then in the rear I'll just pull the large lower spring back out. That should put it just about perfect all the way around. Can you say permagrin!??!!?!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-04-2009, 08:46 PM	#12
rongstad Future: 86 on GenIV power! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 105	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" [QUOTE=glock35ipsc;3550802]HOLY CRAP!! Night and day!!!!!! Rolling along at 20-25 and deck it, and it blows the tires off. It doesn't feel as squirrely going down the road either. I'm waaay happy now! QUOTE] Time to add another "must have" to my future project/build....

10-04-2009, 12:23 AM	#13
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Heck Ya!!!! That is awesome man. Way to go. Oh...I can, "permagrin" __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 10-04-2009 at 12:24 AM.

10-04-2009, 01:00 AM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" me too! thats bad @ss buddy!! we need another video... maybe a drive-by?? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-04-2009, 01:34 AM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" with some tire smoke, of course __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#16
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Prove to us (and the world) that it will boil them from a roll. I don't know if I can believe it yet. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



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10-04-2009, 04:52 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" count me in as a skeptic also __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-04-2009, 04:59 PM	#18
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Did I ever mention im a slacker ?? ahahhahahah Cant wait to see some video ! __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

10-04-2009, 05:37 PM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" all i know for sure is that Fred starts up and the throttle is working! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-04-2009, 06:27 PM	#21
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Thats awesome Bob! Audrey laughed and said, "Why did we see Bob in the movie? And why did he say 'there you go'?" She liked it too. Edit: Apparently Audrey (my 3 year old girl, for those who don't know) really likes the video. She just made me replay it like 4 times for her. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 10-04-2009 at 06:47 PM. Reason: edit

10-04-2009, 06:31 PM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Oh come on man, for all we know you got it sitting on jack-stands J/K it sounds MEAN!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-04-2009, 06:36 PM	#23
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Once again all I can say is im jealous. LOL I highly doubt my 5.3 will push the 4l80e that good, but with some goodies it will come alive Looking good man __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

10-04-2009, 06:58 PM	#24
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" !! I'M A BELIEVER!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-04-2009, 07:20 PM	#25
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" LOL Now that is what I am talking about right there. __________________ The fleet 94 Chevy 4x4 reg cab 2018 Traverse (wifes car) 1977 SWB stepside 1949 Chevy truck

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