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big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 10:15 AM

Well the front is all buttoned up...The hardest part was pressing the stupid lower ball joints and having to wait one extra day for the springs.... Here are some picts of part of the process. We started to tear the back apart and hopefully it should all go on without any issues...Stay tuned..

big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 10:19 AM

The previous owner cut the front springs I posted a pict side by side with the new 1 1/2 lowering spring and you can see the difference...I know the truck is going to be alot nicer to drive as it wont ride like crap like it did with the cut springs...

gcburdic · 07-30-2009, 11:16 AM

looking good Al....how's the rear end coming along?!?!?

68 Quad C10 · 07-30-2009, 01:19 PM

looking real good

72BlckButy · 07-30-2009, 01:26 PM

Al, are you grinding down your bump stops, or on the a-arm itself? I'm not sure if you will run into any issues with wheel rub on the a-arms, or if they will bottom out.

big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

looking good Al....how's the rear end coming along?!?!?

Check the next post...I am about to update

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Originally Posted by 68 Quad C10

looking real good

Thank you!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Al, are you grinding down your bump stops, or on the a-arm itself? I'm not sure if you will run into any issues with wheel rub on the a-arms, or if they will bottom out.

The wheels are on but I have not driven it as it is pouring cats and dogs, I will have to check the clearance and see I dont think it will hit as I have 18's and not a huge backspace stay tuned...

big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 03:17 PM

the truck is finished for now...Here are some picts of the process during and after....If you have any questions feel free to ask...

big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 03:21 PM

The trailering arms from ECE are very nice..I must say..The back was done in about an hour and a half. Overall the truck went down 2 1/2 inches in the back and the fron went down another almost 2 inches. I know once I drive it for a few miles the suspension will settle and it should go down maybe 1/2 inch to 1 inch I am guessin...I am very happy with the end result and I am looking forward to driving it and feel the difference...

MisterE72 · 07-30-2009, 03:31 PM

She already nice but this is better.

big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 04:25 PM

Well I drove the bucket around the block she definetly rides alot better in the front now the rear got alot harder than before I guess I was expecting a smoother ride all around but oh well....Here is my attempt to show before and after, keep in mind that my truck was already lowered from the PO with one coil cut in the front and five inch rear springs so the difference in picts I dont think is that noticeable like it is in person but I wanted to share with you all...
The first pict is from today the second is from before and the third is from today the fourth is from before and the fifth is from today.

BP68 · 07-30-2009, 04:49 PM

Great looking truck. The lower stance complements the wheels.

I may have missed it in the thread, but what are the specs on those wheels and tires? Sizes/bksp/etc.

big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BP68

Great looking truck. The lower stance complements the wheels.

I may have missed it in the thread, but what are the specs on those wheels and tires? Sizes/bksp/etc.

Checkout post#149 on page 6...

18x8 front 235-50-18 4 1/2 inch back space if my memory serves me right....
20x10 rears 295-45-20 5 inch back space

thanks for your compliment......

72BlckButy · 07-30-2009, 05:24 PM

Al.. that thing looks good! You and your guy's did some nice work.

Now drive that thing up here so I can get a better look at it.

big_al_71 · 07-30-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Al.. that thing looks good! You and your guy's did some nice work.

Now drive that thing up here so I can get a better look at it.

I must tell you that in this part of the build I helped very little as we are on month end mode and I have to close the month so my guys kicked butt like usual. All is left is we have to put it in the aligment rack tomorrow and send it to the detail dept. and pray for rain to stop so I can go to the tower shops (Weekly Cruise ) easily over 200 vehicles there every friday....

VA72C10 · 07-31-2009, 12:17 AM

Looks great. It looked great before, but it really helped step up the overall look of the truck with the drop.

big_al_71 · 07-31-2009, 10:38 AM

Well truck is on the aligment rack, of course the aligment is way off. My guys will get it to where it needs to be now all I need is the rain to stay away...

my67chevytruck · 07-31-2009, 01:51 PM

looks good Al!

big_al_71 · 07-31-2009, 03:03 PM

Thanks fellows!!!!

I had a bit of a scared today. We finished the aligment on the truck,took a couple of hours doing it perfect. I went out for a quick drive as we are busy than hell I stepped on the gas and smoked the tires down the back road next thing you know I hit the brakes and OH NO

the damn truck almost ended in someones yard

as it pulled so bad from the right front of course I turned as white as a ghost but got it to stop. I made a uturn and came back to the shop come to find out that the left caliper seized, mind you that we just took them off and lubricated them, well there goes another 80.00 for new calipers and new hoses. I am going to go with large rotors and four piston calipers but not yet as I was weighting my options between wilwood,baer or Mcgahuy (I think I spelled it right)

which is the next investment.

Number98 · 07-31-2009, 04:05 PM

Man, I bet that got the heart pumping!

big_al_71 · 07-31-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number98

Man, I bet that got the heart pumping!

yes it did!!!!

big_al_71 · 07-31-2009, 05:12 PM

well the new calipers and hoses are in, not bad for 72.00 for everything. I guess it will do till I buy the big brake kit...Wish me luck guys because I am driving this biatch home tonight...

big_al_71 · 08-05-2009, 08:22 AM

Took the truck for a ride yesterday afternoon, I find my self wanting to drive the bucket everyday...

gcburdic · 08-05-2009, 08:38 AM

Looks good Al....time to change the avatar!!!

MisterE72 · 08-05-2009, 09:17 AM

Sounds like a close call on those brakes. Man she looks sweet though. By the way, thanks for the help on my firewall questions.

msgross · 08-05-2009, 10:09 AM

Don't forget to add $5.99 for a new pair of underwear!!!

07-30-2009, 10:15 AM	#226
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well the front is all buttoned up...The hardest part was pressing the stupid lower ball joints and having to wait one extra day for the springs.... Here are some picts of part of the process. We started to tear the back apart and hopefully it should all go on without any issues...Stay tuned.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-30-2009, 10:19 AM	#227
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The previous owner cut the front springs I posted a pict side by side with the new 1 1/2 lowering spring and you can see the difference...I know the truck is going to be alot nicer to drive as it wont ride like crap like it did with the cut springs... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-30-2009, 11:16 AM	#228
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looking good Al....how's the rear end coming along?!?!? __________________ 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

07-30-2009, 01:19 PM	#229
68 Quad C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 324	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looking real good __________________ http://www.tandscustomcars.com/ My Quad Cab build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352342 IT"S GOT A ROOF NOW WHOO HOO!!!! 65 GTO Build (If you wanna check it out) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post4503040

07-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#230
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, are you grinding down your bump stops, or on the a-arm itself? I'm not sure if you will run into any issues with wheel rub on the a-arms, or if they will bottom out. __________________ -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)

07-30-2009, 03:17 PM	#232
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild the truck is finished for now...Here are some picts of the process during and after....If you have any questions feel free to ask... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-30-2009, 03:21 PM	#233
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The trailering arms from ECE are very nice..I must say..The back was done in about an hour and a half. Overall the truck went down 2 1/2 inches in the back and the fron went down another almost 2 inches. I know once I drive it for a few miles the suspension will settle and it should go down maybe 1/2 inch to 1 inch I am guessin...I am very happy with the end result and I am looking forward to driving it and feel the difference... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-30-2009, 03:31 PM	#234
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild She already nice but this is better.

07-30-2009, 04:25 PM	#235
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well I drove the bucket around the block she definetly rides alot better in the front now the rear got alot harder than before I guess I was expecting a smoother ride all around but oh well....Here is my attempt to show before and after, keep in mind that my truck was already lowered from the PO with one coil cut in the front and five inch rear springs so the difference in picts I dont think is that noticeable like it is in person but I wanted to share with you all... The first pict is from today the second is from before and the third is from today the fourth is from before and the fifth is from today. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-30-2009, 04:49 PM	#236
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Great looking truck. The lower stance complements the wheels. I may have missed it in the thread, but what are the specs on those wheels and tires? Sizes/bksp/etc. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

07-30-2009, 05:24 PM	#238
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al.. that thing looks good! You and your guy's did some nice work. Now drive that thing up here so I can get a better look at it. __________________ -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; 07-30-2009 at 05:24 PM.

07-31-2009, 12:17 AM	#240
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks great. It looked great before, but it really helped step up the overall look of the truck with the drop. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-31-2009, 10:38 AM	#241
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well truck is on the aligment rack, of course the aligment is way off. My guys will get it to where it needs to be now all I need is the rain to stay away... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-31-2009, 01:51 PM	#242
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07-31-2009, 03:03 PM	#243
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thanks fellows!!!! I had a bit of a scared today. We finished the aligment on the truck,took a couple of hours doing it perfect. I went out for a quick drive as we are busy than hell I stepped on the gas and smoked the tires down the back road next thing you know I hit the brakes and OH NO the damn truck almost ended in someones yard as it pulled so bad from the right front of course I turned as white as a ghost but got it to stop. I made a uturn and came back to the shop come to find out that the left caliper seized, mind you that we just took them off and lubricated them, well there goes another 80.00 for new calipers and new hoses. I am going to go with large rotors and four piston calipers but not yet as I was weighting my options between wilwood,baer or Mcgahuy (I think I spelled it right) which is the next investment. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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07-31-2009, 04:05 PM	#244
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Man, I bet that got the heart pumping!

07-31-2009, 05:12 PM	#246
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild well the new calipers and hoses are in, not bad for 72.00 for everything. I guess it will do till I buy the big brake kit...Wish me luck guys because I am driving this biatch home tonight... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-05-2009, 08:22 AM	#247
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Took the truck for a ride yesterday afternoon, I find my self wanting to drive the bucket everyday... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-05-2009, 08:38 AM	#248
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks good Al....time to change the avatar!!! __________________ 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

08-05-2009, 09:17 AM	#249
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Sounds like a close call on those brakes. Man she looks sweet though. By the way, thanks for the help on my firewall questions.

08-05-2009, 10:09 AM	#250
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