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**lolife99** · 12-09-2012, 10:22 PM

It is bagged.
I saw it at the Indy Goodguys with it's new wheels,...

C10_ustacould · 12-09-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

It is bagged.
I saw it at the Indy Goodguys with it's new wheels,...

18 on the front is too small in my opinion. I went with this wheel in the polished because there are so many trucks in this color with grey five spokes on the board. When I saw Hot Trux had a grey 5 spoke I figured I needed to do something different. We'll see how it turns out when they get here.

**lolife99** · 12-09-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

18 on the front is too small in my opinion. I went with this wheel in the polished because there are too many trucks in this color with grey five spokes on the board. When I saw Hot Trux had a grey 5 spoke I figured I needed to do something different. We'll see how it turns out when they get here.

I agree on 18's being too small up front.
I never worry about the wheels other people have.
I buy what I like,...

C10_ustacould · 12-09-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I agree on 18's being too small up front.
I never worry about the wheels other people have.
I buy what I like,...

That is why you are a guru!

In all seriousness, I appreciate your willingness to offer assistance and answer questions all the research you do. Rob (Hart_Rod) and I were talking last night about the quality of board members and the importance of guys like you, Scoti, STP67-72, hot trux, N2Trux, n2billet, havinsomefun, 67cheby, portmod7, and grigoloco (to name a few that have helped me) maintaining its integrity. I hope I can repay the deeds to those, like you, who pay it forward.

On another note, I graduated High School across the river from St. Louis and will be up that way next August, if it's not too far maybe we can meet up and do a little bench racing.

Portmod7 · 12-10-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

That is why you are a guru!

In all seriousness, I appreciate your willingness to offer assistance and answer questions all the research you do. Rob (Hart_Rod) and I were talking last night about the quality of board members and the importance of guys like you, Scoti, STP67-72, hot trux, N2Trux, n2billet, havinsomefun, 67cheby, portmod7, and grigoloco (to name a few that have helped me) maintaining its integrity. I hope I can repay the deeds to those, like you, who pay it forward.

On another note, I graduated High School across the river from St. Louis and will be up that way next August, if it's not too far maybe we can meet up and do a little bench racing.

Daaaang, I made the list! Not sure I deserve that, but thank you!

I agree 100%. This board is full of great people who are very helpful. If I need to know something, 99% of the time I can search this site and find it. If it's not there, you can ask a question and usually have it answered the same day. Pretty cool little online community that's been established here. Not to mention some of the very high profile trucks that have their builds posted here. Pretty cool.

**lolife99** · 12-09-2012, 10:49 PM

A meet would be cool.
I'm about 90 miles from St. Louis.

C10_ustacould · 12-09-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

A meet would be cool.
I'm about 90 miles from St. Louis.

Then I will plan an extra day just in case. I am also planning to drive the old girl, shh, I haven't told the wife yet!

502ms · 02-10-2013, 11:02 PM

Beautiful....yes!
#teamstepside
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C10_ustacould · 12-09-2012, 11:20 PM

Thanks brother, I appreciate the good words! Now about that parachute...

Rusbuilt · 12-09-2012, 11:25 PM

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Thanks brother, I appreciate the good words! Now about that parachute...

Haha! It could be all yours... If I really had it!

gringoloco · 12-10-2012, 01:05 AM

Can't remember; did you do the trailing arm flip on this one? That will help correct pinion angle, too. Wheels are gonna look good!

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C10_ustacould · 12-10-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Can't remember; did you do the trailing arm flip on this one? That will help correct pinion angle, too. Wheels are gonna look good!

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When I started the tail shaft was 5° down and the pinion was 0° (neutral), and the output shaft and the pinion gear were the same height from the ground. Right now I will have to estimate how much raising the tail shaft corrected the downward angle at the tail shaft, but lets say it is now 3° down. Having moved the tailshaft up 1" the output shaft should be 1" above the pinion gear, which opens the possibility of increasing the pinion angle (up). I have a choice here, I can install the 3.5° shims I borrowed from Hart_Rod or flip the trailing arm brackets. The shims are the easiest, and could provide a good test but depending on how many degrees it changes the pinion angle, moving the trailing arm bracket might be the better permanent fix. Does anyone know how many degrees the pinion angle changes by flipping the brackets? The other possible advantage to moving the brackets might help with is centering the wheel in the wheel well. So, I am going to try the shims next and then the flip if the shim help eliminate vibration. I will try and get numbers at each step so that we will know how the flip affects the pinion angle.

shawno72 · 12-10-2012, 10:42 AM

I think your truck is gonna look great with those wheels!!
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**67cheby** · 12-10-2012, 12:01 PM

very nice work on the trans crossmember

72BlckButy · 12-10-2012, 04:02 PM

And I'm just 20-25 from his 90.

C10_ustacould · 12-10-2012, 10:19 PM

Wheels got here today! But the rears don't fit... wrong backspace. Seems like the website that says they make a 5" bs is wrong so I was sent 5.5"bs. I am working with the guys at Old School Wheel on a fix. The fix (spacers) will be temporary until I build the longer rear end I have. Crappy pics in the garage...

**lolife99** · 12-10-2012, 10:28 PM

Wheels look good.
Sorry about Coys shipping out the wrong BS.

Rusbuilt · 12-10-2012, 10:29 PM

Yessss!!!!!! So nice!

Portmod7 · 12-10-2012, 10:32 PM

That's a bummer about the rears, but it still looks awesome!

Got any info on plugging the tank filler hole in the cab? That's on my to-do list...
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Justin36 · 12-10-2012, 10:34 PM

Looks great! So you are driving out to St.Louis?
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sourkraut · 12-10-2012, 10:46 PM

Ran thru your build might have missed it but whose fuel tank did you use? considering moving mine under the bed too.

72BlckButy · 12-10-2012, 10:50 PM

Love it!

C10_ustacould · 12-10-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Wheels look good.
Sorry about Coys shipping out the wrong BS.

I appreciate your restraint as I know you have more to say...

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Yessss!!!!!! So nice!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Justin36

Looks great! So you are driving out to St.Louis?
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Thanks, Hope to next summer...

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

Ran thru your build might have missed it but whose fuel tank did you use? considering moving mine under the bed too.

I used a Boyd Welding tank, good product and very nice people.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Love it!

Thanks, I wasn't sure how I'd like them but I knew I wanted to do something different. And, besides the fact that they don't fit, I love them too!

Justin36 · 12-10-2012, 11:35 PM

Can't wait to see it backed out in the open!
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C10_ustacould · 12-11-2012, 01:05 AM

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Can't wait to see it backed out in the open!
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As soon as the tires aren't pinned against the bed sides!

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12-09-2012, 10:22 PM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" It is bagged. I saw it at the Indy Goodguys with it's new wheels,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-09-2012, 10:49 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" A meet would be cool. I'm about 90 miles from St. Louis. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-10-2013, 11:02 PM	#8
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Beautiful....yes! #teamstepside Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

12-09-2012, 11:20 PM	#9
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Thanks brother, I appreciate the good words! Now about that parachute... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

12-10-2012, 01:05 AM	#11
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Can't remember; did you do the trailing arm flip on this one? That will help correct pinion angle, too. Wheels are gonna look good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-10-2012, 10:42 AM	#13
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I think your truck is gonna look great with those wheels!! 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!"

12-10-2012, 12:01 PM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" very nice work on the trans crossmember __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-10-2012, 04:02 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" And I'm just 20-25 from his 90. __________________ -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)

12-10-2012, 10:19 PM	#16
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Wheels got here today! But the rears don't fit... wrong backspace. Seems like the website that says they make a 5" bs is wrong so I was sent 5.5"bs. I am working with the guys at Old School Wheel on a fix. The fix (spacers) will be temporary until I build the longer rear end I have. Crappy pics in the garage... Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

12-10-2012, 10:28 PM	#17
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Wheels look good. Sorry about Coys shipping out the wrong BS. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-10-2012, 10:29 PM	#18
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Yessss!!!!!! So nice! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-10-2012, 10:32 PM	#19
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" That's a bummer about the rears, but it still looks awesome! Got any info on plugging the tank filler hole in the cab? That's on my to-do list... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac

12-10-2012, 10:34 PM	#20
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Looks great! So you are driving out to St.Louis? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

12-10-2012, 10:46 PM	#21
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Ran thru your build might have missed it but whose fuel tank did you use? considering moving mine under the bed too. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

12-10-2012, 10:50 PM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Love 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)



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12-10-2012, 11:35 PM	#24
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Can't wait to see it backed out in the open! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

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