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C/10 King · 05-27-2012, 08:26 PM

Soooooo, I changed a few things on the 66', actually Friday I saw that CPP was having a sale so I ordered a 3/5 drop kit from Jeff@CPP, once I ordered the kit the fever hit hard, I couldn't stop and it escalated from there, a PM to John@Brothers for some new moldings (because the old ones

needed a lot of work) Then to Craig's list for a screaming deal deal on some chrome bumpers, and another deal Craig's list from a fellow forum member on 2 63' grills that need to be chrome plated, Saturday I replaced the bumpers traded the rims and tires from a donor truck

Liking what I saw I immediately call Kevin at Kev's classic and ordered a fawn colored tilt column to match the interior and to go with a matching deluxe steering wheel that I already had ordered from Kevin. This what it looks like this today, but after the stance change comes in a week or two I may replace the wheels again. Enjoy, and comments good or bad are appreciated.

62 Barnfind · 05-27-2012, 08:30 PM

Looking good! I know about the fever, my wife tells me all the time about it. Are those 67 hub caps? They look good!

**pdxhall** · 05-27-2012, 08:35 PM

The trucks looking great. I am looking forward to seeing it when you get the drop kit on. I've got a 3 1/2" and 5" set up on mine but it's stripped down to just the frame so I'm interested in seeing the stance on an assembled truck.
By the way, do you still have the painted rear bumper that you pulled off of your truck? I might be interested.

**yote1234** · 05-27-2012, 08:47 PM

i always like lookin at your trucks!. nice !!!!

C/10 King · 05-27-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Looking good! I know about the fever, my wife tells me all the time about it. Are those 67 hub caps? They look good!

Thanks, I believe the caps are both 67-68.

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

The trucks looking great. I am looking forward to seeing it when you get the drop kit on. I've got a 3 1/2" and 5" set up on mine but it's stripped down to just the frame so I'm interested in seeing the stance on an assembled truck.
By the way, do you still have the painted rear bumper that you pulled off of your truck? I might be interested.

Yes, I will post more pic's after the stance is changed, right now I have no plans on parting with the bumper.

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Originally Posted by yote1234

i always like lookin at your trucks!. nice !!!!

Thank you.

shawno72 · 05-27-2012, 11:46 PM

Can't wait to see the drop!!
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Dinos63 · 05-28-2012, 01:47 AM

always cool stuff ... nice job!

64shortc10 · 05-28-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Soooooo, I changed a few things on the 66', actually Friday I saw that CPP was having a sale so I ordered a 3/5 drop kit from Jeff@CPP, once I ordered the kit the fever hit hard, I couldn't stop and it escalated from there, a PM to John@Brothers for some new moldings (because the old ones

needed a lot of work) Then to Craig's list for a screaming deal deal on some chrome bumpers, and another deal Craig's list from a fellow forum member on 2 63' grills that need to be chrome plated, Saturday I replaced the bumpers traded the rims and tires from a donor truck

Liking what I saw I immediately call Kevin at Kev's classic and ordered a fawn colored tilt column to match the interior and to go with a matching deluxe steering wheel that I already had ordered from Kevin. This what it looks like this today, but after the stance change comes in a week or two I may replace the wheels again. Enjoy, and comments good or bad are appreciated.

Looks Awesome! Nice and simple upgrades! Does the tilt column come for column shift automatics for a 700r4? Do you have a link to where you purchased the column from? Can't wait to see pics of that and the 3-5 drop!
Tony from Norcal
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jbgroby · 05-28-2012, 08:52 AM

When I first looked at the post title I though it said "I was Born Yesterday", I was thinking you had a "Judy Holiday" moment or something. I need new contacts!

BTW for you folks too young to know who I'm speaking of.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Holliday

Gee I' m getting old if I remember this stuff.

McCoyAZ · 05-28-2012, 10:18 AM

Any chance you could point me to where you purchased the chrome bumpers off Craigslist?

I have a short stepper that I need front and rear chrome for.

Nice find by the way. That truck is awesome.

thanks.

OC 72 · 05-28-2012, 10:57 AM

Thats already a cool ride! can't wait to see the changes.

perro13 · 05-28-2012, 10:59 AM

Looking good

C/10 King · 05-28-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Can't wait to see the drop!!
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That makes 2 of us.

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

always cool stuff ... nice job!

Thanks Dino, see you in July.

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

When I first looked at the post title I though it said "I was Born Yesterday", I was thinking you had a "Judy Holiday" moment or something. I need new contacts!

BTW for you folks too young to know who I'm speaking of.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Holliday

Gee I' m getting old if I remember this stuff.

I remember "Born Free" that's about it.

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Originally Posted by McCoyAZ

Any chance you could point me to where you purchased the chrome bumpers off Craigslist?

I have a short stepper that I need front and rear chrome for.

Nice find by the way. That truck is awesome.

thanks.

It was a one time shot on the bumpers on "Merced Ca. " Craig's list, and thanks for the complement.

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Looks Awesome! Nice and simple upgrades! Does the tilt column come for column shift automatics for a 700r4? Do you have a link to where you purchased the column from? Can't wait to see pics of that and the 3-5 drop!
Tony from Norcal
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Thanks Tony, and just google "Kev's Classic's" here on the forum, Kevin made it work for a 700r4 in my sons 66' and even custom made me a column for my 54' Belair, his work is 2nd to none.

shawno72 · 05-28-2012, 01:50 PM

X2 on Kevin's work. I've seen Kevin's columns in person and they are super nice!!
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**joedoh** · 05-28-2012, 06:04 PM

I like where you are going with this. personally I cant stand wide whitewalls on later trucks, seems like such a 50s thing. just my cruddy opinion though.

**jocko** · 05-28-2012, 06:20 PM

LOVE it Rene! Lookin good. I'm on the fence with the whitewalls (at current ride height, that is) - but considering your plans to drop it, I think it'll look killer with that tire/wheel combo. I think the tire size is perfect now, especially compared to the big rears that came on it. And I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for those ol coke containers... Need to get my butt back out to some swap meets soon. Gonna try to make it to the L.A. Roadster show - they have a great meet, and the parking lot is where the real show is. Don't really care about the roadsters inside the fence (although I do go peek...)

Anyhoo - love the truck, always know it's gonna turn out perfect with yoor mods. Keep postin!

suzq044 · 05-28-2012, 07:02 PM

Dont you wish those gas-prices were real? LOL

Slow Build · 05-28-2012, 08:20 PM

Nothing like that ever happens around here when I get bored.

Lookin good Rene.

VA72C10 · 05-28-2012, 08:49 PM

Liking the upgrades!

C/10 King · 05-29-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by suzq044

Dont you wish those gas-prices were real? LOL

Heck yeah I wish they where real!

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Originally Posted by OC 72

Thats already a cool ride! can't wait to see the changes.

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Originally Posted by perro13

Looking good

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I like where you are going with this. personally I cant stand wide whitewalls on later trucks, seems like such a 50s thing. just my cruddy opinion though.

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Originally Posted by jocko

LOVE it Rene! Lookin good. I'm on the fence with the whitewalls (at current ride height, that is) - but considering your plans to drop it, I think it'll look killer with that tire/wheel combo. I think the tire size is perfect now, especially compared to the big rears that came on it. And I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for those ol coke containers... Need to get my butt back out to some swap meets soon. Gonna try to make it to the L.A. Roadster show - they have a great meet, and the parking lot is where the real show is. Don't really care about the roadsters inside the fence (although I do go peek...)

Anyhoo - love the truck, always know it's gonna turn out perfect with yoor mods. Keep postin!

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Nothing like that ever happens around here when I get bored.

Lookin good Rene.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Liking the upgrades!

Thanks a bunch guys, I just thought the chrome bumpers and the dark brown steelies with the white wall would wake up the look of the truck and highlight the bodystyle, I may still end up changing the wheels, once it's lowered I'll have more of an idea because the whole look will be different (a good different I hope.

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05-27-2012, 08:26 PM	#1
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	I was bored yesterday... Soooooo, I changed a few things on the 66', actually Friday I saw that CPP was having a sale so I ordered a 3/5 drop kit from Jeff@CPP, once I ordered the kit the fever hit hard, I couldn't stop and it escalated from there, a PM to John@Brothers for some new moldings (because the old ones needed a lot of work) Then to Craig's list for a screaming deal deal on some chrome bumpers, and another deal Craig's list from a fellow forum member on 2 63' grills that need to be chrome plated, Saturday I replaced the bumpers traded the rims and tires from a donor truck Liking what I saw I immediately call Kevin at Kev's classic and ordered a fawn colored tilt column to match the interior and to go with a matching deluxe steering wheel that I already had ordered from Kevin. This what it looks like this today, but after the stance change comes in a week or two I may replace the wheels again. Enjoy, and comments good or bad are appreciated. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

05-27-2012, 08:30 PM	#2
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: I was bored yesterday... Looking good! I know about the fever, my wife tells me all the time about it. Are those 67 hub caps? They look good! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

05-27-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: I was bored yesterday... The trucks looking great. I am looking forward to seeing it when you get the drop kit on. I've got a 3 1/2" and 5" set up on mine but it's stripped down to just the frame so I'm interested in seeing the stance on an assembled truck. By the way, do you still have the painted rear bumper that you pulled off of your truck? I might be interested.

05-27-2012, 08:47 PM	#4
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,310	Re: I was bored yesterday... i always like lookin at your trucks!. nice !!!! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-27-2012, 11:46 PM	#6
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: I was bored yesterday... Can't wait to see the drop!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

05-28-2012, 01:47 AM	#7
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: I was bored yesterday... always cool stuff ... nice job! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

05-28-2012, 08:52 AM	#9
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: I was bored yesterday... When I first looked at the post title I though it said "I was Born Yesterday", I was thinking you had a "Judy Holiday" moment or something. I need new contacts! BTW for you folks too young to know who I'm speaking of. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Holliday Gee I' m getting old if I remember this stuff. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 05-28-2012 at 08:59 AM.

05-28-2012, 10:18 AM	#10
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Re: I was bored yesterday... Any chance you could point me to where you purchased the chrome bumpers off Craigslist? I have a short stepper that I need front and rear chrome for. Nice find by the way. That truck is awesome. thanks.

05-28-2012, 10:57 AM	#11
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: I was bored yesterday... Thats already a cool ride! can't wait to see the changes.

05-28-2012, 10:59 AM	#12
perro13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 2,364	Re: I was bored yesterday... Looking good

05-28-2012, 01:50 PM	#14
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: I was bored yesterday... X2 on Kevin's work. I've seen Kevin's columns in person and they are super nice!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

05-28-2012, 06:04 PM	#15
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,762	Re: I was bored yesterday... I like where you are going with this. personally I cant stand wide whitewalls on later trucks, seems like such a 50s thing. just my cruddy opinion though. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

05-28-2012, 06:20 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: I was bored yesterday... LOVE it Rene! Lookin good. I'm on the fence with the whitewalls (at current ride height, that is) - but considering your plans to drop it, I think it'll look killer with that tire/wheel combo. I think the tire size is perfect now, especially compared to the big rears that came on it. And I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for those ol coke containers... Need to get my butt back out to some swap meets soon. Gonna try to make it to the L.A. Roadster show - they have a great meet, and the parking lot is where the real show is. Don't really care about the roadsters inside the fence (although I do go peek...) Anyhoo - love the truck, always know it's gonna turn out perfect with yoor mods. Keep postin!

05-28-2012, 07:02 PM	#17
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: I was bored yesterday... Dont you wish those gas-prices were real? LOL __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

05-28-2012, 08:20 PM	#18
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: I was bored yesterday... Nothing like that ever happens around here when I get bored. Lookin good Rene. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.



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05-28-2012, 08:49 PM	#19
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