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hgs_notes · 08-15-2011, 11:54 PM

She's out of most of our collective league. Congrats. Love the pics.

gringoloco · 08-19-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

She's out of most of our collective league. Congrats. Love the pics.

Thanks a lot!

Thoughts on wheel selection, guys? I've always had a fondness for the Cragars and sorta wanna be 'different', but would really like a set of grey spoke TT2s. Dirty hack:

SCOTI · 08-19-2011, 10:35 PM

While I like the Cragars, they just don't hold a candle to early 'as-cast' looking 5-spoke wheels (TorqThrust's or similar/dead-ringer).

**67cheby** · 08-19-2011, 10:38 PM

agree..love the look of the cast ones

**SOON2BLAZE** · 08-20-2011, 08:16 PM

QUOTE" I've always had a fondness for the Cragars and sorta wanna be 'different', but would really like a set of grey spoke TT2s. " Agreed! How about Cragar Elimanators with a gray center? Truck is looking sweet.

thor · 08-23-2011, 01:56 PM

grey TT2's. had a set on my old 80 dodge aspen (nova rip-off). looked tough! the 225 slant six sipping thru a one barrel carb wasn't so tough though.

72BlckButy · 08-23-2011, 04:28 PM

Great pics and congratulations!

18436572 · 08-24-2011, 06:59 AM

WOW! Good looking truck.

gringoloco · 09-13-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Great pics and congratulations!

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Originally Posted by 18436572

WOW! Good looking truck.

Thanks fellas!

Played with PS a bit more- stuck some Coy's on the truck, exactly like what I had on the Blazer. If I go this route again, it will be with a twist- unlike anything anyone else has. Of course, that's what I thought when i put the Coy's on the Blazer, now they're everywhere...

**67cheby** · 09-13-2011, 01:16 PM

I like it !!

thor · 09-13-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks fellas!

Played with PS a bit more- stuck some Coy's on the truck, exactly like what I had on the Blazer. If I go this route again, it will be with a twist- unlike anything anyone else has. Of course, that's what I thought when i put the Coy's on the Blazer, now they're everywhere...

...a darker gray/charcoal color to really make the blue pop?

71 GMCDRVR · 09-13-2011, 01:44 PM

Nice truck brotha, and thank you for removing the 90's step side bed. The way the cab and bed flow together (especially on a fleet side) is one of the most beautiful lines on these trucks. Why anybody would put a newer bed on I don't know, great job thus far keep us posted!

Bennett68C10 · 09-13-2011, 03:24 PM

I think the cast center ttII's would look really nice on your truck and would be my vote. What size you looking to go with.

Slick67 · 09-13-2011, 05:23 PM

Super Slick! The wheels really help the patina!

**Palf70Step** · 09-13-2011, 05:53 PM

everything has come out great on the truck.

You going to come over our way for Cruising the Coast?

gringoloco · 09-13-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

I like it !!

Thanks! I dunno, though. Thinking of doing something a little different..

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Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

Nice truck brotha, and thank you for removing the 90's step side bed. The way the cab and bed flow together (especially on a fleet side) is one of the most beautiful lines on these trucks. Why anybody would put a newer bed on I don't know, great job thus far keep us posted!

Thanks a lot! I agree- the bed was one of the first things to go...

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Originally Posted by thor

...a darker gray/charcoal color to really make the blue pop?

Hm, maybe something like that. I'm thinking a flat or 'matte' finish, deep dish, and pancaked center caps, ala trans am racers of the '70s...

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I think the cast center ttII's would look really nice on your truck and would be my vote. What size you looking to go with.

Agreed. Gotta price check TT2s vs Coy's. I think they're actually pretty close these days. Looking at 18s or 20s. Problem with 18s is finding tires, plus the 20s just look 'right'...

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Super Slick! The wheels really help the patina!

Thanks- think I'll be leaning somewhere close to this direction. Time (and money) will tell...

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

everything has come out great on the truck.

You going to come over our way for Cruising the Coast?

Thanks! Don't know about CTC, but we will be headed out to GG Lonestar in a few weeks- gotta fix a small tranny leak first...

SCOTI · 09-13-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks! Don't know about CTC, but we will be headed out to GG Lonestar in a few weeks- gotta fix a small tranny leak first...

Rochlow · 09-13-2011, 08:59 PM

Love a Gringoloco thread. Always top notch!!

n2billet · 09-13-2011, 09:19 PM

and pancaked center caps, ala trans am racers of the '70s...

Like this?

classicchev · 09-13-2011, 09:37 PM

Want your Coys back???

gringoloco · 09-13-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Love a Gringoloco thread. Always top notch!!

Thanks a lot! Quite the compliment

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Originally Posted by n2billet

and pancaked center caps, ala trans am racers of the '70s...

Like this?

Doh! Always one step ahead of me... Yes, exactly like that

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Originally Posted by classicchev

Want your Coys back???

Uuuuuum... maybe

PM en route.

gringoloco · 09-14-2011, 12:17 AM

Was reminded, by the fact that we're headed to GoodGuys Lonestar Nats in a couple of weeks, that I had done some work on the truck in preparation for the trip, but had failed to update. Here's some crappy cell phone pics of the insulation I installed last week. It is from a guy I found on the HAMB, who goes by the name lobucrod. The insulation is supposed to cut down 97% of radiant heat up to 450*. From the difference I can feel on the firewall and floorboards, where it used to burn your feet, now exhibits no temperature change; I'd say it works- and quite well. I love finding cheap alternatives that actually perform...

VA72C10 · 09-14-2011, 12:36 AM

I'm not on the HAMB....any link to the product?

gringoloco · 09-14-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'm not on the HAMB....any link to the product?

http://www.lobucrod.com/

Also check around Google for reviews. Couldn't find a bad thing written about it, and can't find anything bad to say myself. Good stuff- and cheap.

VA72C10 · 09-14-2011, 12:48 AM

Thanks for the link!!!....did you get the 40'...and did you find the need for the tape?

08-15-2011, 11:54 PM	#1
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08-19-2011, 10:35 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,037	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 While I like the Cragars, they just don't hold a candle to early 'as-cast' looking 5-spoke wheels (TorqThrust's or similar/dead-ringer). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-19-2011, 10:38 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 agree..love the look of the cast ones __________________ 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

08-20-2011, 08:16 PM	#5
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 QUOTE" I've always had a fondness for the Cragars and sorta wanna be 'different', but would really like a set of grey spoke TT2s. " Agreed! How about Cragar Elimanators with a gray center? Truck is looking sweet.

08-23-2011, 01:56 PM	#6
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 grey TT2's. had a set on my old 80 dodge aspen (nova rip-off). looked tough! the 225 slant six sipping thru a one barrel carb wasn't so tough though. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

08-23-2011, 04:28 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Great pics and congratulations! __________________ -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)

08-24-2011, 06:59 AM	#8
18436572 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 32	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 WOW! Good looking truck. __________________

09-13-2011, 01:16 PM	#10
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I like it !! __________________ 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

09-13-2011, 01:44 PM	#12
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice truck brotha, and thank you for removing the 90's step side bed. The way the cab and bed flow together (especially on a fleet side) is one of the most beautiful lines on these trucks. Why anybody would put a newer bed on I don't know, great job thus far keep us posted! __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

09-13-2011, 03:24 PM	#13
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I think the cast center ttII's would look really nice on your truck and would be my vote. What size you looking to go with. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-13-2011, 05:23 PM	#14
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Super Slick! The wheels really help the patina! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

09-13-2011, 05:53 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 everything has come out great on the truck. You going to come over our way for Cruising the Coast? __________________ 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!

09-13-2011, 08:59 PM	#18
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09-13-2011, 09:19 PM	#19
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09-13-2011, 09:37 PM	#20
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09-14-2011, 12:17 AM	#22
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09-14-2011, 12:36 AM	#23
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09-14-2011, 12:48 AM	#25
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