Project: Blank Slate - Page 13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Hart_Rod** · 10-26-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I trim the red area. Plus the same amount of lip on the rear side of the a-arm.

When I'm done,... I check it by mounting the wheel, (at ride height), turning lock to lock, checking for any clearance issues.

Like I said,... this is mainly for 15" wheels with more than 3.5" of backspacing.

Thanks Lolife99! Nate, I apologize for hijacking your thread.....

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72BlckButy · 10-27-2009, 08:37 PM

Not a problem Rod, that's what this thread was done for. Question... did you decide to grind on the a-arms?

**Hart_Rod** · 10-27-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Not a problem Rod, that's what this thread was done for. Question... did you decide to grind on the a-arms?

Thanks. Yes, I'm going to grind them tomorrow.

72BlckButy · 10-27-2009, 09:55 PM

Since we removed portions of the lower a-arm, I haven't experienced any rubbing issues with neither the 15x7's nor the 15x8's. Happy grinding!

72BlckButy · 10-27-2009, 10:04 PM

Here's some updated shots of the '69 I took a week or so ago.

My little buddy and I decided to get the truck out one of the last few times for the '09 year. So we headed down to the river front in the capitol city for a few shots. Enjoy!

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**88JRFAN** · 10-27-2009, 11:08 PM

That's one lucky dog!! He got to ride in such a great looking truck!! I'm jealous!!

72BlckButy · 10-27-2009, 11:25 PM

Next time you're in the area, or if I'm in KS, I'll take you for a spin and let you stick your head out the window.

Let me know I'm always ready for a drive. Talk about a luck dog, you're ended up with the banner from the Nat's... one year.

**88JRFAN** · 10-27-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Next time you're in the area, or if I'm in KS, I'll take you for a spin and let you stick your head out the window.

Let me know I'm always ready for a drive. Talk about a luck dog, you're ended up with the banner from the Nat's... one year.

I will definitely take you up on that ride. I don't know about sticking my head out though.

Will let you know when i get closer your way. I was the lucky dog that weekend.

Don't worry, you might win one next year.

But your truck looks better than mine at the moment.

CheyenneShop · 10-28-2009, 12:05 AM

Nate - I just read through 14 pages, and loved every minute of it! Thanks for documenting it all - That is one sweet "Blank Slate"!

Lolife - I love the grinding on the lower A-arms, just wish I would have read the thread before I painted and installed mine on Project C.S.T.

Nothing an afternoon in the shop and a 6-pack can't handle!

72BlckButy · 10-28-2009, 12:13 AM

Thanks theCheyenneShop! It's a labor of love as you know, but worth every minute, dollar, and skinned up knuckle.

Keep checking back as there will be more updates in the future...

GRIMSS · 10-28-2009, 12:16 AM

Looks good Nate. You sure know some good spots for pics.

gcburdic · 10-28-2009, 09:34 AM

WHAT!??!?...put it up for the winter??...Oh yeah you live where it snows....yuck!!!.....

Pictures look great Nate....would love to come out and take a ride and stick my head out the window!!!

Maybe we could have a few beverages out of that cooler!!!

sourkraut · 10-28-2009, 05:48 PM

awesome pics nate! the truck is looking great!

Rokcrln · 11-21-2009, 05:29 PM

That is one very sharp looking truck you have built.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

72BlckButy · 11-23-2009, 09:35 AM

Coming from you Kevin, that means alot, thanks man!

*highperf4x4* · 12-14-2009, 03:47 PM

Good job on the plaques. I think you need a 1st!

67_C-30 · 12-24-2009, 08:02 PM

She is looking awesome Nate! You're really, really, REALLY making me miss my '69!

chevy71c10 · 12-25-2009, 01:34 AM

Very nice truck, great job on the build.

72BlckButy · 12-25-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

She is looking awesome Nate! You're really, really, REALLY making me miss my '69!

Still can't believe you sold it... here's to the next '69!

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Originally Posted by chevy71c10

Very nice truck, great job on the build.

Thanks, it has been a great time working on this truck. I hope to have some updates by spring.

76gmc · 02-14-2010, 12:41 AM

well my dog is going to be mad cause i told her when my truck is done she cant ride in it.
and she loves to go but she can still go in the ranger.

the truck looks great.

67_ShortFleet · 02-18-2010, 01:55 PM

How does it ride after the upgrade? I like the way it looks!

72BlckButy · 02-18-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76gmc

well my dog is going to be mad cause i told her when my truck is done she cant ride in it.
and she loves to go but she can still go in the ranger.

the truck looks great.

Thanks! Yeah I had a few reservations with letting the 4-legged boy in the truck but hey you only live once, might as well enjoy it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt schlicht

How does it ride after the upgrade? I like the way it looks!

The ride following the drop is phenominal. When I had first mentioned my plan of lowering the truck my FIL figured the ride quality would suffer. With his bad back he figured his days of riding in the '69 would be few and far between. Once the truck was lowered, I took him for a spin and he was truly amazed with the smooth ride of the truck.

Currently I'm running without bumpstops on the rear of the truck and have only bottomed out once. That being said, when I bottomed out it was at the end of a bridge (on the dual dual), with a dip at the end, and I was pushing the truck pretty hard. The ride quality is just as good as it was before I lowered, and now the truck has more of an aggressive stance, with more of an attitude.

67_ShortFleet · 02-18-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks! Yeah I had a few reservations with letting the 4-legged boy in the truck but hey you only live once, might as well enjoy it.

The ride following the drop is phenominal. When I had first mentioned my plan of lowering the truck my FIL figured the ride quality would suffer. With his bad back he figured his days of riding in the '69 would be few and far between. Once the truck was lowered, I took him for a spin and he was truly amazed with the smooth ride of the truck.

Currently I'm running without bumpstops on the rear of the truck and have only bottomed out once. That being said, when I bottomed out it was at the end of a bridge (on the dual dual), with a dip at the end, and I was pushing the truck pretty hard. The ride quality is just as good as it was before I lowered, and now the truck has more of an aggressive stance, with more of an attitude.

Glad to hear the good news! Now I need to save my money.

sourkraut · 02-18-2010, 06:24 PM

nate, that is good to hear! i have the exact same specs and ece drop! cant wait to try it out!

10-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#302
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Not a problem Rod, that's what this thread was done for. Question... did you decide to grind on the a-arms? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-27-2009 at 08:38 PM.

10-27-2009, 09:55 PM	#304
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Since we removed portions of the lower a-arm, I haven't experienced any rubbing issues with neither the 15x7's nor the 15x8's. Happy grinding! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-27-2009, 10:04 PM	#305
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Here's some updated shots of the '69 I took a week or so ago. My little buddy and I decided to get the truck out one of the last few times for the '09 year. So we headed down to the river front in the capitol city for a few shots. Enjoy! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-27-2009, 10:08 PM	#306
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-27-2009, 11:08 PM	#307
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Project: Blank Slate That's one lucky dog!! He got to ride in such a great looking truck!! I'm jealous!! __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM Last edited by 88JRFAN; 10-27-2009 at 11:08 PM.

10-27-2009, 11:25 PM	#308
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Next time you're in the area, or if I'm in KS, I'll take you for a spin and let you stick your head out the window. Let me know I'm always ready for a drive. Talk about a luck dog, you're ended up with the banner from the Nat's... one year. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-28-2009, 12:05 AM	#310
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Project: Blank Slate Nate - I just read through 14 pages, and loved every minute of it! Thanks for documenting it all - That is one sweet "Blank Slate"! Lolife - I love the grinding on the lower A-arms, just wish I would have read the thread before I painted and installed mine on Project C.S.T. Nothing an afternoon in the shop and a 6-pack can't handle! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

10-28-2009, 12:13 AM	#311
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Thanks theCheyenneShop! It's a labor of love as you know, but worth every minute, dollar, and skinned up knuckle. Keep checking back as there will be more updates in the future... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-28-2009, 12:16 AM	#312
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Project: Blank Slate Looks good Nate. You sure know some good spots for pics. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

10-28-2009, 09:34 AM	#313
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Project: Blank Slate WHAT!??!?...put it up for the winter??...Oh yeah you live where it snows....yuck!!!..... Pictures look great Nate....would love to come out and take a ride and stick my head out the window!!! Maybe we could have a few beverages out of that cooler!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 10-28-2009 at 06:32 PM.

10-28-2009, 05:48 PM	#314
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project: Blank Slate awesome pics nate! the truck is looking great! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

11-21-2009, 05:29 PM	#315
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project: Blank Slate That is one very sharp looking truck you have built. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-23-2009, 09:35 AM	#316
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Coming from you Kevin, that means alot, thanks man! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-14-2009, 03:47 PM	#317
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project: Blank Slate Good job on the plaques. I think you need a 1st!

12-24-2009, 08:02 PM	#318
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Project: Blank Slate She is looking awesome Nate! You're really, really, REALLY making me miss my '69! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!



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12-25-2009, 01:34 AM	#319
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: Project: Blank Slate Very nice truck, great job on the build. __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

02-14-2010, 12:41 AM	#321
76gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ga Posts: 41	Re: Project: Blank Slate well my dog is going to be mad cause i told her when my truck is done she cant ride in it. and she loves to go but she can still go in the ranger. the truck looks great.

02-18-2010, 01:55 PM	#322
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Project: Blank Slate How does it ride after the upgrade? I like the way it looks!

02-18-2010, 06:24 PM	#325
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project: Blank Slate nate, that is good to hear! i have the exact same specs and ece drop! cant wait to try it out! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

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