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big_al_71 · 09-06-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Uhmmm.... Increasing the ratio is only going to make that issue worse although spinning both tires will make a difference for sure. Sounds like some suspension tuning is in order.

I agree that taller tires are going to make the 308's even higher. Once you do the posi and change to at least 373's it should put some power to the ground.

big_al_71 · 09-29-2009, 07:33 PM

Well lately there has been alot of talk about frenching in the side markers and how they look like goldfish eyes sticking off the sides. I went and found some van markers off one of the clunkers i shipped to the crusher, I had my detail department sand them down and polish the heck out of them I must say they came out pretty good. I have seen other members put them on and never thought much of the look but after all the polishing I said well let me put them on and I kind of like how they sit almost flush to the body..

big_al_71 · 09-29-2009, 07:39 PM

I also changed my grant steering wheel and sold it to another member as I kind of wanted a stock looking steering wheel...

my67chevytruck · 09-30-2009, 09:47 AM

nice upgrades Hermano!!!

big_al_71 · 10-04-2009, 06:24 PM

I took my truck to a cruise last night.....I raced my son driving my 454ss I only beated it by about 15 truck lenghts.....

before I ran out of road...

my67chevytruck · 10-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Calmate!!!

72BlckButy · 10-04-2009, 09:53 PM

I'm diggin' the new side markers there Al.

nuke1 · 10-04-2009, 10:59 PM

Side markers look great Al, what year did those come off of? As for the steering wheel i am gonna have to decide yet, not bad thou, also, your 3.73 with the tire size, which i believe is the same as mine, i run 1800ish rpm down the highway at 60mph, i do have a 700r4 thou.

big_al_71 · 10-04-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Calmate!!!

Yes its hard to sometimes!!!!

big_al_71 · 10-04-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I'm diggin' the new side markers there Al.

I never gave them much thought but after all that talk about the factory style looking like fish eyes I thought I would change them for a bit at least...thks nate

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Originally Posted by nuke1

Side markers look great Al, what year did those come off of? As for the steering wheel i am gonna have to decide yet, not bad thou, also, your 3.73 with the tire size, which i believe is the same as mine, i run 1800ish rpm down the highway at 60mph, i do have a 700r4 thou.

They came off a 90 chevy van (Clunker) at my dealer. I also got a really nice steering wheel of a 91 chevy 1500 from another clunker which I might put on my truck in the future just for craps and giggles...the rpms in my truck are a bit higher like 2200 @60mph give or take with a turbo 350..I have never had good luck with 700r4 ever....

big_al_71 · 10-07-2009, 03:48 PM

I got a set of rally wheels that I am going to put on my truck for craps and giggles. I posted a want to trade ad so that I can trade two van rallies for two truck reallies as I want to have the staggered look with the rallies as well. I am not putting them on permanently just so that I have the option of swapping wheels anytime I feel like a different look...

my67chevytruck · 10-07-2009, 04:06 PM

I'll rock those coys for you , when you feel like you need a change...

nicolas72gmc · 10-07-2009, 04:51 PM

Albert, looking good bro! Hey if you come across another set of those 7 inchers or want to get rid of those let me know, I was thinking about doing the same exact thing. I like the tucked look too! You had a set of truck rallies not too long ago didn't you?

big_al_71 · 10-07-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

I'll rock those coys for you , when you feel like you need a change...

Anytime Heath!!!!!

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Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Albert, looking good bro! Hey if you come across another set of those 7 inchers or want to get rid of those let me know, I was thinking about doing the same exact thing. I like the tucked look too! You had a set of truck rallies not too long ago didn't you?

Hey Nick I will keep you posted you know that I am always changing my mind

I did have a truck set that was shipped west....

nicolas72gmc · 10-07-2009, 05:45 PM

Hey Nick I will keep you posted you know that I am always changing my mind

I did have a truck set that was shipped west....

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I know, you change your mind all the time. You're always keeping the bucket fresh with different looks. That is ok though I like seeing what you come up with. Hey, be sure to post some pics when you get those 7's up front ok?

big_al_71 · 10-07-2009, 06:57 PM

I sure will once I drive the bucket to my shop, probably wont happen till next week sometime as I have my wifes birthday this weekend....

CrazyIvan · 10-07-2009, 07:12 PM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=SMAV2RD

Im sure thats the side markers Al used. Put them on my want want list a few weeks ago. Now I've seen how it looks think they have moved a few places up the list.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Some change is good.......

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my67chevytruck · 10-07-2009, 09:55 PM

I think it's the FLorida Water..... Must have some mind changing effects.

nicolas72gmc · 10-07-2009, 10:03 PM

Rob and Albert, both of you chill out on the wheels. Geezzz.....

big_al_71 · 10-08-2009, 08:04 AM

LOL@ Rob.....Great minds think alike or is it a Florida requirement?

Heath & Nick need to leave Texas and come to Florida!!!!

my67chevytruck · 10-08-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Heath & Nick need to leave Texas and come to Florida!!!!

Visit for sure, move i dont know........

SCOTI · 10-08-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Visit for sure, move i dont know........

x2

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SCOTI · 10-08-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I also changed my grant steering wheel and sold it to another member as I kind of wanted a stock looking steering wheel...

While I like 'stock' steering wheels vs. aftermarket, I don't like the OE truck steering wheels. I'm partial to the old 4-spoke car wheels (Camaro, Chevette, Corvette). They're a smaller diameter & 'sportier' look.....

I can dig the bigs & littles part-time Ralley look. Heck, the 15" Ralleys looked good enough on my 74 that they stuck & the 18/20" TT2's are stacked in a corner of the garage.

big_al_71 · 10-08-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

While I like 'stock' steering wheels vs. aftermarket, I don't like the OE truck steering wheels. I'm partial to the old 4-spoke car wheels (Camaro, Chevette, Corvette). They're a smaller diameter & 'sportier' look.....

I can dig the bigs & littles part-time Ralley look. Heck, the 15" Ralleys looked good enough on my 74 that they stuck & the 18/20" TT2's are stacked in a corner of the garage.

I am trying to achieve a stock look on the outside of the truck meaning more factory or era correct so when the truck is parked at a show or a cruise people would just think is a just a lowered c10...then when they hear it run or see under the hood they will be more shocked as nobody will ever suspect it just from the looks.
of course this is just for craps and giggles as I get bored easily

09-29-2009, 07:33 PM	#277
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well lately there has been alot of talk about frenching in the side markers and how they look like goldfish eyes sticking off the sides. I went and found some van markers off one of the clunkers i shipped to the crusher, I had my detail department sand them down and polish the heck out of them I must say they came out pretty good. I have seen other members put them on and never thought much of the look but after all the polishing I said well let me put them on and I kind of like how they sit almost flush to the body.. 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

09-29-2009, 07:39 PM	#278
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I also changed my grant steering wheel and sold it to another member as I kind of wanted a stock looking steering wheel... 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

09-30-2009, 09:47 AM	#279
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild nice upgrades Hermano!!! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-04-2009, 06:24 PM	#280
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I took my truck to a cruise last night.....I raced my son driving my 454ss I only beated it by about 15 truck lenghts..... before I ran out of road... 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

10-04-2009, 07:57 PM	#281
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Calmate!!! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 10-04-2009 at 07:57 PM.

10-04-2009, 09:53 PM	#282
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I'm diggin' the new side markers there Al. __________________ -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)

10-04-2009, 10:59 PM	#283
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Side markers look great Al, what year did those come off of? As for the steering wheel i am gonna have to decide yet, not bad thou, also, your 3.73 with the tire size, which i believe is the same as mine, i run 1800ish rpm down the highway at 60mph, i do have a 700r4 thou. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-07-2009, 03:48 PM	#286
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I got a set of rally wheels that I am going to put on my truck for craps and giggles. I posted a want to trade ad so that I can trade two van rallies for two truck reallies as I want to have the staggered look with the rallies as well. I am not putting them on permanently just so that I have the option of swapping wheels anytime I feel like a different look... 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

10-07-2009, 04:06 PM	#287
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I'll rock those coys for you , when you feel like you need a change... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-07-2009, 04:51 PM	#288
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Albert, looking good bro! Hey if you come across another set of those 7 inchers or want to get rid of those let me know, I was thinking about doing the same exact thing. I like the tucked look too! You had a set of truck rallies not too long ago didn't you? __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

10-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#290
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Hey Nick I will keep you posted you know that I am always changing my mind I did have a truck set that was shipped west....[/QUOTE] I know, you change your mind all the time. You're always keeping the bucket fresh with different looks. That is ok though I like seeing what you come up with. Hey, be sure to post some pics when you get those 7's up front ok? __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

10-07-2009, 06:57 PM	#291
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I sure will once I drive the bucket to my shop, probably wont happen till next week sometime as I have my wifes birthday this weekend.... __________________ 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

10-07-2009, 07:12 PM	#292
CrazyIvan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Forest Grove, OR Posts: 21	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=SMAV2RD Im sure thats the side markers Al used. Put them on my want want list a few weeks ago. Now I've seen how it looks think they have moved a few places up the list. __________________ 1972 Longbed 1/2 ton C10 (69 clone)

10-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#293
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Some change is good........ Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-07-2009, 09:55 PM	#294
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I think it's the FLorida Water..... Must have some mind changing effects. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470



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10-07-2009, 10:03 PM	#295
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Rob and Albert, both of you chill out on the wheels. Geezzz..... __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

10-08-2009, 08:04 AM	#296
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild LOL@ Rob.....Great minds think alike or is it a Florida requirement? Heath & Nick need to leave Texas and come to Florida!!!! __________________ 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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