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lower50's · 10-11-2016, 05:49 PM

wow almost 8000

rvrfoot · 10-17-2016, 02:34 PM

Hello bill, new here i like the stance of you truck. What is the combo of the drop. I have a 1966 c10 it had a flat bed on it just sold it this weekend. I want to make it a short bed.

smbrouss70 · 10-17-2016, 02:41 PM

It is all from Early Classic Enterprises 4.5"/6" drop kit, 2-1/2" drop spindles w/ 6-lug disc conversion, 2" drop front coils, 6" drop rear coils, rear shock relocators, super panhard bar, with KYB Gas-a-just shocks all around, and a 1-1/4" front sway bar.

rvrfoot · 10-17-2016, 02:50 PM

Is the frame c notch

smbrouss70 · 10-17-2016, 03:01 PM

I don't believe it is, yet. I think Bill only has issues with it bottoming out when he hauls pianos or something heavy.

**Palf70Step** · 10-17-2016, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I don't believe it is, yet. I think Bill only has issues with it bottoming out when he hauls pianos or something heavy.

Pretty much...

I do plan on some day doing a C-notch, but I am too busy driving it.

OH, in case you are all wondering why Steven knows so much, all the drop stuff came off of his 70 truck and ended up on the Mule.

**Palf70Step** · 11-11-2016, 02:49 PM

Not much of a build thread. I guess it is good for now that the only real thing I have been doing is driving it. I did do a full service today. Man, when you remember to grease stuff is sure makes the suspension quiet

Since I had it all jacked up, I did try some wheels I had found on Craigslist. They were 17x8. Not happy with the look and the backspace is a bit too much, so I would need about a 3/4 to 1" spacer. So I guess they will go on the 02, the 07, or back on Craigslist till I find something else.

Mostly I took the Mule out for a nice fall day drive. Guess I'll need to clean it now, but I'll probably postpone that too since driving is so much more fun

mjh1965 · 11-11-2016, 03:02 PM

There's nothing wrong with driving it instead of building it . I wish I was at that stage myself Bill .

rustbucket66 · 11-11-2016, 08:41 PM

Driving them is what it's all about. Nothing to be ashamed of that you don't have to fix anything. Most of us wish that. I really like your truck, very nice. Don't change a thing.

lower50's · 11-14-2016, 01:25 AM

Can you get a wheel the same as whats on it but bigger diameter? I like those wheels on your truck. Just a thought.

**Palf70Step** · 11-14-2016, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lower50's

Can you get a wheel the same as whats on it but bigger diameter? I like those wheels on your truck. Just a thought.

I have not found any as of yet. Thos wheels have not been produced in a while.

RDrancher · 11-14-2016, 10:28 PM

Man, I wouldn't change the wheels you're running now. Your truck looks perfect just like it is!

**Palf70Step** · 12-03-2016, 08:01 PM

Not much work time on the actual Mule today, drove it and cleaned up a few things that just tended to get tossed somewhere in the shop in my laziness. I did read the directions for installing my rear anti-roll/sway bar.

For those of you who know when it was, one of the things I finally got off the slung here pile was my Hot Rod Power tour plate. (what back in April?

) It is finally hanging proud in the shop.

I am planning over the Christmas holidays to mount the rear bar, but we'll see if laziness continues to prevail.

Grizz1963 · 12-04-2016, 01:28 AM

Morning Bill,

Well, I have to say, for me to get my garage just sorted out and back to the level of workability that I like, would take a week or more.

You just take your time..........

And drive your truck and post us lookers photos of it in random places. (Maybe that's a reasonable thread idea.

**Palf70Step** · 12-23-2016, 07:18 PM

Relaxing with the Mule this afternoon and enjoying the great cruising weather.

ChrisDollins · 12-28-2016, 07:57 PM

Truck is still looking great man. Love the pics.

Chris

Ta2Don · 12-28-2016, 08:05 PM

Diggin' the pics and hope your holidays are great!

Grizz1963 · 01-12-2017, 06:13 AM

Happy Birthday Buddy !!

Here's to a great year.

**Palf70Step** · 01-12-2017, 06:24 AM

Thank you Rian.

Me and the Mule are still snorting, cranky, & loud, but on this side of the dirt!

northern 85 · 01-12-2017, 06:58 AM

Nice pictures! Did you get the rear sway bar on? Been thinking about one for mine.. Love that stance!!!

mjh1965 · 01-12-2017, 07:45 AM

Happy birthday Bill have a good day enjoying the truck
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**Palf70Step** · 01-14-2017, 08:29 PM

Well the Mule went thru some changes today on a friendly drive to Baton Rouge. He sort of changed a bit, and I am sure this isn't just the second time it has flipped over.

Not much else to show for the drive, we were under super fog most of the day, even on our trip back near lunch time. But it was a great drive and fun seing the Mule do the turn over.

Of course had a few nice trucks to drool over. The 56 was a new guy to our meets, so it was fun to see another sweet ride.

Well on with the rest of the weekend.

Thanks all for the birthday wishes. I am on this side of the dirt and never figured I would make 61 with my past.

chevy88 · 03-24-2017, 04:33 AM

Love the Rat Rod Garage sign so cool. On the odometer its pretty neat to watch them turn over, It would be nice to know how many miles are actually on all these old trucks for sure.

**Palf70Step** · 04-08-2017, 06:28 PM

Mule and I went to the C/10 Roundup show today. Lot of great looking trucks. I think yesterday was the first time the Mule saw a bath since October.

It was nice to see him all cleaned up (well as clean as a mule can get) and ready to cruise

The GMC camper and the white 53 were the show winners

Link will take you to the photos I took.

lower50's · 04-12-2017, 01:33 AM

That camper is sweet

10-11-2016, 05:49 PM	#251
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW wow almost 8000 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-17-2016, 02:34 PM	#252
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Hello bill, new here i like the stance of you truck. What is the combo of the drop. I have a 1966 c10 it had a flat bed on it just sold it this weekend. I want to make it a short bed.

10-17-2016, 02:41 PM	#253
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW It is all from Early Classic Enterprises 4.5"/6" drop kit, 2-1/2" drop spindles w/ 6-lug disc conversion, 2" drop front coils, 6" drop rear coils, rear shock relocators, super panhard bar, with KYB Gas-a-just shocks all around, and a 1-1/4" front sway bar. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

10-17-2016, 02:50 PM	#254
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Is the frame c notch

10-17-2016, 03:01 PM	#255
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW I don't believe it is, yet. I think Bill only has issues with it bottoming out when he hauls pianos or something heavy. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-11-2016, 02:49 PM	#257
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Not much of a build thread. I guess it is good for now that the only real thing I have been doing is driving it. I did do a full service today. Man, when you remember to grease stuff is sure makes the suspension quiet Since I had it all jacked up, I did try some wheels I had found on Craigslist. They were 17x8. Not happy with the look and the backspace is a bit too much, so I would need about a 3/4 to 1" spacer. So I guess they will go on the 02, the 07, or back on Craigslist till I find something else. Mostly I took the Mule out for a nice fall day drive. Guess I'll need to clean it now, but I'll probably postpone that too since driving is so much more fun Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-11-2016, 03:02 PM	#258
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW There's nothing wrong with driving it instead of building it . I wish I was at that stage myself Bill . __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

11-11-2016, 08:41 PM	#259
rustbucket66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Strathmore, Alberta Posts: 470	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Driving them is what it's all about. Nothing to be ashamed of that you don't have to fix anything. Most of us wish that. I really like your truck, very nice. Don't change a thing.

11-14-2016, 01:25 AM	#260
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Can you get a wheel the same as whats on it but bigger diameter? I like those wheels on your truck. Just a thought. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-14-2016, 10:28 PM	#262
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Man, I wouldn't change the wheels you're running now. Your truck looks perfect just like it is! __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

12-03-2016, 08:01 PM	#263
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Not much work time on the actual Mule today, drove it and cleaned up a few things that just tended to get tossed somewhere in the shop in my laziness. I did read the directions for installing my rear anti-roll/sway bar. For those of you who know when it was, one of the things I finally got off the slung here pile was my Hot Rod Power tour plate. (what back in April? ) It is finally hanging proud in the shop. I am planning over the Christmas holidays to mount the rear bar, but we'll see if laziness continues to prevail. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-04-2016, 01:28 AM	#264
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Morning Bill, Well, I have to say, for me to get my garage just sorted out and back to the level of workability that I like, would take a week or more. You just take your time.......... And drive your truck and post us lookers photos of it in random places. (Maybe that's a reasonable thread idea. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

12-23-2016, 07:18 PM	#265
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Relaxing with the Mule this afternoon and enjoying the great cruising weather. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-28-2016, 07:57 PM	#266
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Truck is still looking great man. Love the pics. Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

12-28-2016, 08:05 PM	#267
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Diggin' the pics and hope your holidays are great! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD



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01-12-2017, 06:13 AM	#268
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Happy Birthday Buddy !! Here's to a great year. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-12-2017, 06:24 AM	#269
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Thank you Rian. Me and the Mule are still snorting, cranky, & loud, but on this side of the dirt! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-12-2017, 06:58 AM	#270
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Nice pictures! Did you get the rear sway bar on? Been thinking about one for mine.. Love that stance!!!

01-12-2017, 07:45 AM	#271
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Happy birthday Bill have a good day enjoying the truck Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2017, 08:29 PM	#272
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Well the Mule went thru some changes today on a friendly drive to Baton Rouge. He sort of changed a bit, and I am sure this isn't just the second time it has flipped over. Not much else to show for the drive, we were under super fog most of the day, even on our trip back near lunch time. But it was a great drive and fun seing the Mule do the turn over. Of course had a few nice trucks to drool over. The 56 was a new guy to our meets, so it was fun to see another sweet ride. Well on with the rest of the weekend. Thanks all for the birthday wishes. I am on this side of the dirt and never figured I would make 61 with my past. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-24-2017, 04:33 AM	#273
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Love the Rat Rod Garage sign so cool. On the odometer its pretty neat to watch them turn over, It would be nice to know how many miles are actually on all these old trucks for sure. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

04-08-2017, 06:28 PM	#274
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW Mule and I went to the C/10 Roundup show today. Lot of great looking trucks. I think yesterday was the first time the Mule saw a bath since October. It was nice to see him all cleaned up (well as clean as a mule can get) and ready to cruise The GMC camper and the white 53 were the show winners Link will take you to the photos I took. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-12-2017, 01:33 AM	#275
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: The Old Mule - 64 BBW That camper is sweet __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

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