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Lost 40 · 03-12-2011, 05:26 PM

Hi gang! I have been reading the forum for about 6 months now. Inspired me to go out and buy my first Chevy C10. Its a 1986, 2wd, 350, etc. Took all my coin to buy it, so gonna have to save up so I can start making mods. Even though I am not a fan of the color, its a good solid truck and should be a good starting point.

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-12-2011, 05:31 PM

nice truck btw i like the cover

erikgto · 03-12-2011, 05:51 PM

With a truck that good looking I wouldn't worry too much about modifications right now.
It's looking way too good as it is(the color isn't bad at all)

BTW; Is that an original midwestern truck or southern import? It looks soooo clean!!

Just enjoy it and do the mods as you roll along.

Anyway, there's alway something that can be done.......
Toying with my '86 too...

Telecasterjoey · 03-12-2011, 06:08 PM

I like the colour a lot! I say drive it as is! But its your truck do what makes ya happy!

Lost 40 · 03-12-2011, 06:23 PM

Its supposedly a Tennessee truck, but its titled in Michigan. Thats why I bought it, because Michigan is not good to trucks of this age. Its a solid truck. As far as the color, I am fan of black on vehicles. Black and Chrome just looks nice to me. Pain to keep clean, but man do they look sharp.

Thanks for the complements guys!

Lost 40 · 03-12-2011, 06:27 PM

The first mod I want to do is either a McGaughy's 4.5/6 inch static drop, or a DJM 5/5 inch static drop. Anyone have any input on either of these drops? The 5/5 looks like I don't have to C-Nothch the frame, but I am expecting there wouldn't be much room for travel unless you did a C-notch here . Anyone using them, and did they ride ok? Install fairly easy?

gas-n-rods · 03-12-2011, 09:06 PM

Great looking truck very clean.

Everyone has there opinions, but personally I prefer air ride. Every spring based lowered truck that I have been in was a pretty stiff and choppy ride. Air lets you get low and float along.

Pop's C-10 · 03-12-2011, 09:44 PM

welcome & nice truck

joe231 · 03-12-2011, 10:22 PM

Cool truck!

to the site!
What are your wheel and tire specs?
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franky69c10 · 03-12-2011, 10:53 PM

Welcome 2 the site that's one nice truck u have
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Lost 40 · 03-12-2011, 11:58 PM

Not sure on the wheel and tire specs. I will look tomorrow. I assume they are 15 x 8 rims, and I will have to check on the tires. I was told by the previous owner that it has a Beltech 2" drop. It rides good, but I want it lower. Not looking to lay frame, just have that aggressive lowered stance.

JuicyJ · 03-13-2011, 01:03 AM

Nice truck. I would save up the coin and just drive it as is. Enjoy it and do one project at a time. You have a good foundation to work off.

Lost 40 · 03-13-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Cool truck!

to the site!
What are your wheel and tire specs?
Posted via Mobile Device

Ok, went out and got the info off the wheels:

American Racing Rims
-Looks like 15x8 front, and 15 x 10 rear.

BF Goodrich Tires
-P235/70R15 102S front
-P275/60R15 107S rear

mooseknuckles · 03-13-2011, 11:14 AM

welcome!...awesome truck!

Restrorob · 03-13-2011, 03:55 PM

Welcome "New Guy on the Forum" !

That is a mighty fine square you have there, You shouldn't be nothing but proud to roll that rig around as it is......

Pop's C-10 · 03-13-2011, 03:58 PM

If it has drop spindles allready all you need is drop coils & a flip kit...

Lost 40 · 03-13-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

If it has drop spindles allready all you need is drop coils & a flip kit...

Good point! Save a little money instead of buying a whole kit.

silvereagle07 · 03-14-2011, 12:18 PM

Welcome! Your truck looks great. You can also save a little more by cutting a coil off of the original springs and then just doing a rear flip kit. That will get it down.

Pop's C-10 · 03-14-2011, 01:27 PM

You should look thru tha suspension fourm..alot of good info in there..

jitteryguy · 03-14-2011, 01:32 PM

it looks good as it is, can get better from there !

03-12-2011, 05:26 PM	#1
Lost 40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 60	New Guy on the Forum Hi gang! I have been reading the forum for about 6 months now. Inspired me to go out and buy my first Chevy C10. Its a 1986, 2wd, 350, etc. Took all my coin to buy it, so gonna have to save up so I can start making mods. Even though I am not a fan of the color, its a good solid truck and should be a good starting point. Attached Images __________________ 1986 Chevy C10 2" Drop 350 SB 350 Turbo Trans "Keep it rubber side down, in between the ditches"

03-12-2011, 05:31 PM	#2
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: New Guy on the Forum nice truck btw i like the cover Last edited by 87 chevy silverado; 03-12-2011 at 06:00 PM.

03-12-2011, 05:51 PM	#3
erikgto Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 185	Re: New Guy on the Forum With a truck that good looking I wouldn't worry too much about modifications right now. It's looking way too good as it is(the color isn't bad at all) BTW; Is that an original midwestern truck or southern import? It looks soooo clean!! Just enjoy it and do the mods as you roll along. Anyway, there's alway something that can be done....... Toying with my '86 too... __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport 400 GTO/Judge Clone 1970 Pontiac GTO 400 convertible restoproject 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 455 convertible Last edited by erikgto; 03-12-2011 at 05:52 PM.

03-12-2011, 06:08 PM	#4
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: New Guy on the Forum I like the colour a lot! I say drive it as is! But its your truck do what makes ya happy!

03-12-2011, 06:23 PM	#5
Lost 40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 60	Re: New Guy on the Forum Its supposedly a Tennessee truck, but its titled in Michigan. Thats why I bought it, because Michigan is not good to trucks of this age. Its a solid truck. As far as the color, I am fan of black on vehicles. Black and Chrome just looks nice to me. Pain to keep clean, but man do they look sharp. Thanks for the complements guys! __________________ 1986 Chevy C10 2" Drop 350 SB 350 Turbo Trans "Keep it rubber side down, in between the ditches"

03-12-2011, 06:27 PM	#6
Lost 40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 60	Re: New Guy on the Forum The first mod I want to do is either a McGaughy's 4.5/6 inch static drop, or a DJM 5/5 inch static drop. Anyone have any input on either of these drops? The 5/5 looks like I don't have to C-Nothch the frame, but I am expecting there wouldn't be much room for travel unless you did a C-notch here . Anyone using them, and did they ride ok? Install fairly easy? __________________ 1986 Chevy C10 2" Drop 350 SB 350 Turbo Trans "Keep it rubber side down, in between the ditches"

03-12-2011, 09:06 PM	#7
gas-n-rods Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 29	Re: New Guy on the Forum Great looking truck very clean. Everyone has there opinions, but personally I prefer air ride. Every spring based lowered truck that I have been in was a pretty stiff and choppy ride. Air lets you get low and float along.

03-12-2011, 09:44 PM	#8
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: New Guy on the Forum welcome & nice truck

03-12-2011, 10:22 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Guy on the Forum Cool truck! to the site! What are your wheel and tire specs? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-12-2011, 10:53 PM	#10
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: New Guy on the Forum Welcome 2 the site that's one nice truck u have Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

03-12-2011, 11:58 PM	#11
Lost 40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 60	Re: New Guy on the Forum Not sure on the wheel and tire specs. I will look tomorrow. I assume they are 15 x 8 rims, and I will have to check on the tires. I was told by the previous owner that it has a Beltech 2" drop. It rides good, but I want it lower. Not looking to lay frame, just have that aggressive lowered stance. __________________ 1986 Chevy C10 2" Drop 350 SB 350 Turbo Trans "Keep it rubber side down, in between the ditches"

03-13-2011, 01:03 AM	#12
JuicyJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 123	Re: New Guy on the Forum Nice truck. I would save up the coin and just drive it as is. Enjoy it and do one project at a time. You have a good foundation to work off. __________________ America is all about speed, hot nasty bad ass speed

03-13-2011, 11:14 AM	#14
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: New Guy on the Forum welcome!...awesome truck! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

03-13-2011, 03:55 PM	#15
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New Guy on the Forum Welcome "New Guy on the Forum" ! That is a mighty fine square you have there, You shouldn't be nothing but proud to roll that rig around as it is...... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-13-2011, 03:58 PM	#16
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: New Guy on the Forum If it has drop spindles allready all you need is drop coils & a flip kit...



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03-14-2011, 12:18 PM	#18
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: New Guy on the Forum Welcome! Your truck looks great. You can also save a little more by cutting a coil off of the original springs and then just doing a rear flip kit. That will get it down. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-14-2011, 01:27 PM	#19
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: New Guy on the Forum You should look thru tha suspension fourm..alot of good info in there..

03-14-2011, 01:32 PM	#20
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: New Guy on the Forum it looks good as it is, can get better from there ! __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

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