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Test Pilot · 11-22-2009, 10:34 PM

Hello all,
I'm new to this forum...again.
I was a member long ago before it was rebuilt and updated.
Sold the C-10 I had at the time, found other interests so on and so forth.
I just acquired a new one, this round is a 1968 Short Step.

A little about me;
I'm a 29 year old sofware tech support rep for a company that caters mostly to the trucking industry. I'm a driving instructor primarily with N.A.S.A. Mid-Atlantic, not the NASA most of you think of. This is the National Auto Sport Association. We go to road courses and host driving schools and road races, mostly at Virginia International Raceway and Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.

A little about my truck and my current but ever changing plans.
It is a baby blue 1968 C10 Short Stepside. 350 crate motor, 4 speed.
It's a decent daily driver in terms of condition.
Currently it's 6 lug non power drums with truck rally's

Things I know I want to do;
Install my 72 buckets and console from the previous project. I know they aren't correct for the truck, but after looking around I think I like them better.
Four wheel disc and power brakes are high on the list.
TBI EFI, Thanks 67-72 Chevytrucks members for posting a great thread on this.

I'm a little torn on what to do with the suspension and brakes.
I know there are several vendors on here that offer a great deal of products to help in this.
Being a road racing instructor, I'm a little more particular in the way my vehicles drive, this truck will be no exception.
Part of me wants to just keep it a plain old truck and leave it at that, but the racer in me wants to put a splined sway bar, quick ratio steering box, or even rack in pinion. I know from a design standpoint the a truck in general leaves a lot to be desired, but if the NASCAR guys can fling a 3600 lb car around a road course, I think I can get in the ball park with a C10.

I've also thought of a "what if" NASCAR Craftsman Truck theme.

Anyways I've been enjoying getting back on the site and looking around.
Thanks
Jason

**old Rusty C10** · 11-23-2009, 09:47 AM

welcome back and welcome aboard again

70cstjr · 11-23-2009, 12:45 PM

welcome back...its great to have you here..sounds like you have alot of plans..hopefully they work out...it will turn out great

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-23-2009, 09:40 PM

Hey welcome to the best board around from MT! Glad to have you back. Sounds like an awesome project.

Jerry Jones · 11-23-2009, 09:40 PM

Welcome back from Northern California!

thrtsxchambers · 11-24-2009, 03:08 PM

Welcome, another NC member.

Test Pilot · 11-24-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thrtsxchambers

Welcome, another NC member.

Thanks, I actually used to live down near you. I left my job in Durham to go work for DSE, Detroit Speed and Engineering in Mooresville (Camaro/Chevelle Parts). Things didn't go as planned so I moved back up here near Durham.

PhilaTruck · 11-24-2009, 10:01 PM

Welcome back, from Philly!

ENHANCED AIR RIDE · 11-26-2009, 06:44 PM

Welcome back!!! I lived in Winston Salem for years, still got lots of family there.

11-22-2009, 10:34 PM	#1
Test Pilot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Triangle area of NC Posts: 67	New guy from NC Hello all, I'm new to this forum...again. I was a member long ago before it was rebuilt and updated. Sold the C-10 I had at the time, found other interests so on and so forth. I just acquired a new one, this round is a 1968 Short Step. A little about me; I'm a 29 year old sofware tech support rep for a company that caters mostly to the trucking industry. I'm a driving instructor primarily with N.A.S.A. Mid-Atlantic, not the NASA most of you think of. This is the National Auto Sport Association. We go to road courses and host driving schools and road races, mostly at Virginia International Raceway and Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia. A little about my truck and my current but ever changing plans. It is a baby blue 1968 C10 Short Stepside. 350 crate motor, 4 speed. It's a decent daily driver in terms of condition. Currently it's 6 lug non power drums with truck rally's Things I know I want to do; Install my 72 buckets and console from the previous project. I know they aren't correct for the truck, but after looking around I think I like them better. Four wheel disc and power brakes are high on the list. TBI EFI, Thanks 67-72 Chevytrucks members for posting a great thread on this. I'm a little torn on what to do with the suspension and brakes. I know there are several vendors on here that offer a great deal of products to help in this. Being a road racing instructor, I'm a little more particular in the way my vehicles drive, this truck will be no exception. Part of me wants to just keep it a plain old truck and leave it at that, but the racer in me wants to put a splined sway bar, quick ratio steering box, or even rack in pinion. I know from a design standpoint the a truck in general leaves a lot to be desired, but if the NASCAR guys can fling a 3600 lb car around a road course, I think I can get in the ball park with a C10. I've also thought of a "what if" NASCAR Craftsman Truck theme. Anyways I've been enjoying getting back on the site and looking around. Thanks Jason

11-23-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: New guy from NC welcome back and welcome aboard again __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-23-2009, 12:45 PM	#3
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: New guy from NC welcome back...its great to have you here..sounds like you have alot of plans..hopefully they work out...it will turn out great __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

11-23-2009, 09:40 PM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New guy from NC Hey welcome to the best board around from MT! Glad to have you back. Sounds like an awesome project. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-23-2009, 09:40 PM	#5
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: New guy from NC Welcome back from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-24-2009, 03:08 PM	#6
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: New guy from NC Welcome, another NC member.

11-24-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: New guy from NC Welcome back, from Philly! __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

11-26-2009, 06:44 PM	#9
ENHANCED AIR RIDE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 158	Re: New guy from NC Welcome back!!! I lived in Winston Salem for years, still got lots of family there.



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