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domsan · 09-13-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricks' 72C10

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And to "Domsan": the truck will get finished unless I die!

I set my date to have it at least running and rolling by Nov 6

I'm curious about how that is. so far it looks very good, clean working

sgrier · 09-17-2009, 05:59 PM

Man we are headed in the same direction with the builds. You have a good start going. I will be watching. Good luck.

Ricks' 72C10 · 09-28-2009, 07:00 PM

Alright! I'm excited again! My parts came in after four weeks wait
Things will start moving again
Fitted Performance Online aluminum fuel cell, had to trim the rearmost crossmember to let it slide down into place

FYI .. Believe it or not if you buy the Magaughys' big 13" brake kit, you will have to pull the rear axles and have the hubs turned down in two places so they will fit in the rotors. So it was back to the shipyard again today.

Ricks' 72C10 · 09-28-2009, 07:15 PM

Painted spindles, calipers, and hubs in last two days, now I can finally move toward a rolling chassis.

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**lolife99** · 09-28-2009, 07:20 PM

Those pics look beautiful to me.
Very jealous!

Ricks' 72C10 · 09-28-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Those pics look beautiful to me.
Very jealous!

Thanks, but
Why are you jealous? I can see that sweet Blazer!!

Same wheels I have by the way

**lolife99** · 09-28-2009, 07:35 PM

I want to build a complete 67-72 Dropmember chassis like you.
I can't make myself cut up the blazer,... so it will never be that low.

I've started a Dropmember project with my '86,... but I really want to do a 67-72 model instead.

Keep those pictures coming!

sgrier · 09-28-2009, 10:54 PM

Truck is looking good. Keep the pics coming. Almost have my chassis rolling. Nate does have some awesome products. Good luck with your build.

Ricks' 72C10 · 09-30-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sgrier

Truck is looking good. Keep the pics coming. Almost have my chassis rolling. Nate does have some awesome products. Good luck with your build.

Thanks Man

Good luck with yours also!

Update: For last couple days.. Finished up control arms

Jumped into the Mcgauhys' Big Brake kit.. it was a MF!.. no directions, had to go trial and error all the way. They didn't even put.. Some assembly required on the box! Finally figured out the way the rear caliper brackets will work I think. Got the spindles and hubs on, calipers and rotors, I think they will be OK.

Installed air bags, rack and pinion, and sway bar.

Ricks' 72C10 · 09-30-2009, 07:07 PM

A couple more pics

It's beer thirty

bmfpeterson · 09-30-2009, 07:16 PM

Rick,

Lookin good! I havent touched my truck since before i was in rocky pointe. But as soon as I get back from this horse show its game on.....

and I just cracked a beer with ya

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-02-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfpeterson

Rick,

Lookin good! I havent touched my truck since before i was in rocky pointe. But as soon as I get back from this horse show its game on.....

and I just cracked a beer with ya

Thanks Blake

Send me some pics of your truck

I put some temporary air lines on so I can roll the chassis around

Roughed in the wheel alignment and installed shocks

Come on back down to Rocky Point and we'll drink some ice cold Tecate lights!

nuke1 · 10-02-2009, 11:37 PM

wow, that frame just makes me wanna cry it is so purty, wish mine looked that good, way to go!

bmfpeterson · 10-12-2009, 02:53 PM

this link has a few pics..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3564823

mcbassin · 10-12-2009, 04:11 PM

Nice progress! Cool how you painted all the components.

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-12-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress! Cool how you painted all the components.

Thanks Nuke, Blake, and mcbassin,

I thought it would look cool to color coordinate the components to the original truck color rather than just all black or silver, somethin' different.

Set the cab on it today, body drop worked out really well, just had to trim floor a little for driveshaft carrier bearing support. After that it layed right down on pinch with room to spare in cab mounts. (Thanks Nate, you were right, .75" was perfect on the body drop mounts specs)

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-12-2009, 09:27 PM

Couple more pics

Frizzle Fry · 10-16-2009, 01:47 PM

Nice build. I used to go down to Rocky Point a couple times a year when I lived in Phoenix. You are lucky to live there!

oldblue1968chevy · 10-17-2009, 10:50 AM

you did a NICE job on that frame...sweet truck also...

btw what'd ya do with your old static drop components?

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-20-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

you did a NICE job on that frame...sweet truck also...

btw what'd ya do with your old static drop components?

Thanks guys

My golf course equipment mechanic has gotten dibs on my old static drop, he helped me with a lot of dirty work early on.

Couple before and after pics

Now I'm shopping for a GM LS2 or LS3 with automatic trans and driveshaft

Yes "Frizzle" I love it down here, I've been here four and a half years, built a house close to work and the beach.

VA72C10 · 10-20-2009, 11:56 PM

Looks amazing...I don't know how I have missed your build. You've done great work and the truck is sweet...nice attitude and altitude

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-21-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks amazing...I don't know how I have missed your build. You've done great work and the truck is sweet...nice attitude and altitude

Thanks Man

But you didn't really miss it, actually you were one of the two guys that steered me in the right direction for the build back in May on another forum.
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2743

VA72C10 · 10-21-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricks' 72C10

Thanks Man

But you didn't really miss it, actually you were one of the two guys that steered me in the right direction for the build back in May on another forum.
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2743

That's how I found this thread. Thanks for the recognition but all I did was send you to someone to take all your money

...and give you sweet suspension components in return

I wish I would have been able to follow along. It's been a great build and the truck is looking sweet. I'm in now

brian69longbed · 10-21-2009, 09:14 PM

very clean build! can you let me know where you got your parallel 4-link ? i've looked around and i don't like how they mount on the frame, yours looks very stout. thanks in advance. -Brian

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-22-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brian69longbed

very clean build! can you let me know where you got your parallel 4-link ? i've looked around and i don't like how they mount on the frame, yours looks very stout. thanks in advance. -Brian

This guy

09-17-2009, 05:59 PM	#2
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Re: New member new Project Man we are headed in the same direction with the builds. You have a good start going. I will be watching. Good luck.

09-28-2009, 07:00 PM	#3
Ricks' 72C10 Going Down? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Point Posts: 157	Re: New member new Project Alright! I'm excited again! My parts came in after four weeks wait Things will start moving again Fitted Performance Online aluminum fuel cell, had to trim the rearmost crossmember to let it slide down into place FYI .. Believe it or not if you buy the Magaughys' big 13" brake kit, you will have to pull the rear axles and have the hubs turned down in two places so they will fit in the rotors. So it was back to the shipyard again today. Attached Images __________________ Just another day in Paradise Rebuild thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354512

09-28-2009, 07:15 PM	#4
Ricks' 72C10 Going Down? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Point Posts: 157	Re: New member new Project Painted spindles, calipers, and hubs in last two days, now I can finally move toward a rolling chassis. More free advertisement for Nate Attached Images __________________ Just another day in Paradise Rebuild thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354512

09-28-2009, 07:20 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: New member new Project Those pics look beautiful to me. Very jealous! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-28-2009, 07:35 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: New member new Project I want to build a complete 67-72 Dropmember chassis like you. I can't make myself cut up the blazer,... so it will never be that low. I've started a Dropmember project with my '86,... but I really want to do a 67-72 model instead. Keep those pictures coming! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-28-2009, 10:54 PM	#8
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Re: New member new Project Truck is looking good. Keep the pics coming. Almost have my chassis rolling. Nate does have some awesome products. Good luck with your build.

09-30-2009, 07:07 PM	#10
Ricks' 72C10 Going Down? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Point Posts: 157	Re: New member new Project A couple more pics It's beer thirty Attached Images __________________ Just another day in Paradise Rebuild thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354512

09-30-2009, 07:16 PM	#11
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New member new Project Rick, Lookin good! I havent touched my truck since before i was in rocky pointe. But as soon as I get back from this horse show its game on..... and I just cracked a beer with ya

10-02-2009, 11:37 PM	#13
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: New member new Project wow, that frame just makes me wanna cry it is so purty, wish mine looked that good, way to go! __________________ 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

10-12-2009, 02:53 PM	#14
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New member new Project this link has a few pics..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3564823

10-12-2009, 04:11 PM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: New member new Project Nice progress! Cool how you painted all the components. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-12-2009, 09:27 PM	#17
Ricks' 72C10 Going Down? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Point Posts: 157	Re: New member new Project Couple more pics Attached Images __________________ Just another day in Paradise Rebuild thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354512

10-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#18
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: New member new Project Nice build. I used to go down to Rocky Point a couple times a year when I lived in Phoenix. You are lucky to live there! Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 10-22-2009 at 12:31 PM.

10-17-2009, 10:50 AM	#19
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New member new Project you did a NICE job on that frame...sweet truck also... btw what'd ya do with your old static drop components? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-20-2009, 11:56 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New member new Project Looks amazing...I don't know how I have missed your build. You've done great work and the truck is sweet...nice attitude and altitude __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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10-21-2009, 09:14 PM	#24
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: New member new Project very clean build! can you let me know where you got your parallel 4-link ? i've looked around and i don't like how they mount on the frame, yours looks very stout. thanks in advance. -Brian __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

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