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scottrod71 · 04-13-2009, 06:35 PM

Great job on the truck Doug. I really like that stance! Can't wait till the weather warms up so We can get a few of the trucks around here together at a cruise night.

1970 shorty · 04-16-2009, 03:26 AM

Great looking truck, have you thought about upgrading from points to HEI? You get a better spark and you can pick them up at your local wreckers for 30 to 40 $. My 1970 swb fleet runs and is easer to time with it.

72BlckButy · 04-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Lovin' the coolers 69lemans! I've been looking for one for the past 6 months but all the local coolers are pretty pricey. Still holding out...

EDIT
Can someone post the dimensions on their coolers?

69lemans · 04-13-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Lovin' the coolers 69lemans! I've been looking for one for the past 6 months but all the local coolers are pretty pricey. Still holding out...

EDIT
Can someone post the dimensions on their coolers?

Hey BlckButy,what kind are you looking for? Being from MO,home of the "King of Beers",you might appreciate this one. I bought it on ebay 6 or 7 years ago with intentions of turning it into either a Mt Dew or Frostie root beer cooler but it's too nice to alterIt's just been gathering dust ever since. Might be persuaded to let it go. It's 19" wide,12" tall and 9" deep

Here's where I got the decals for my other coolers,but they don't have near the selection now they use to have
https://www.sodadecals.com/index.php

72BlckButy · 04-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69lemans

Hey BlckButy,what kind are you looking for? Being from MO,home of the "King of Beers",you might appreciate this one. I bought it on ebay 6 or 7 years ago with intentions of turning it into either a Mt Dew or Frostie root beer cooler but it's too nice to alterIt's just been gathering dust ever since. Might be persuaded to let it go. It's 19" wide,12" tall and 9" deep

Here's where I got the decals for my other coolers,but they don't have near the selection now they use to have
https://www.sodadecals.com/index.php

PM sent...

And to be honest, I'm not sure what I'm looking for....

weasel29gm · 04-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Lookin' good!!!!

72BlckButy · 04-12-2009, 08:46 PM

Also.... do you have that new T3 mounted yet?

oldblue1968chevy · 04-12-2009, 08:59 PM

i dont like stepsides at all....

but lookin at yours makes me want one, you have a nice truck!

tcb-1 · 04-12-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

i dont like stepsides at all....

but lookin at yours makes me want one, you have a nice truck!

Oldblue,
The stepside disease has a funny way of infecting you. I didn't care for the side mount spare or the original green paint, but you know it has grown on me...... however, I still love fleetside shorties!!! But don't tell my truck that.

tcb-1 · 04-12-2009, 09:02 PM

Nate,
Mine Coke cooler is 19" high, 13" deep, and 18" wide. It's a bit bigger than I expected. I also had the idea of an old black lunchbox for tools. That way, it could ride shotgun and look completely normal/old school.....

69Lemans,
That Dr Pepper cooler is beautiful! I figure since my truck isn't nothing to look at, I'll take the cooler along to shows as an interesting prop. BUT, I have a couple old Coke and Kickapoo Joy Juice bottles that would look really trick sitting on the cooler in the bed! An old guy once told me, "If you don't have a show vehicle, at least make it interesting to look at!"

Thanks for the idea!!!!

69lemans · 04-13-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

Nate,
Mine Coke cooler is 19" high, 13" deep, and 18" wide. It's a bit bigger than I expected. I also had the idea of an old black lunchbox for tools. That way, it could ride shotgun and look completely normal/old school.....

69Lemans,
That Dr Pepper cooler is beautiful! I figure since my truck isn't nothing to look at, I'll take the cooler along to shows as an interesting prop. BUT, I have a couple old Coke and Kickapoo Joy Juice bottles that would look really trick sitting on the cooler in the bed! An old guy once told me, "If you don't have a show vehicle, at least make it interesting to look at!"

Thanks for the idea!!!!

Thanks for the compliments. You can still get KickaPoo Joy Juice,but it's not cheap and the shipping is outrageous.
http://www.sodapopstop.com/products/detail.cfm?link=147

You can get Dr Pepper in small glass bottles pretty reasonable though

http://www.olddocs.com/product.aspx?...epper&subcat2=

*b-rad* · 04-13-2009, 04:06 PM

by far my favorite truck on the board

allen123 · 04-13-2009, 04:06 PM

Awesome truck

Skirkpat · 04-13-2009, 04:55 PM

Nice truck...I like the pix!!

LOW DOUGH · 04-13-2009, 05:15 PM

Always like seeing pics of your truck. Realy like the strippes and box.

LOW DOUGH · 04-13-2009, 05:16 PM

oh, uh

who or what is Asa??? I just don't know.. I keep seeing that. I must be out of the loop. HAHAHAAAA

Mayo · 04-13-2009, 05:51 PM

Looks great. I have never been a big fan of stepsides but that is the nicest one I have ever seen. The steering wheel looks great, as does the pinstriping, and the cooler is flat out awesome. I will have to get something like that for my 37 Chevy truck.

timzrides · 04-13-2009, 05:58 PM

Very cool pics!!

68lwb292 · 04-13-2009, 06:18 PM

Love your truck and the stance is perfect how much did you lower it to get it to look like that

see ten · 04-13-2009, 06:24 PM

My wifes cooler that I posted pics of is about 14" wide 14" high and 12" deep.

If he passes on that Budweiser cooler I'd love to give it a new home! (If I can afford it)

Oh...My name is Asa!

Now you're in the loop!

tcb-1 · 04-13-2009, 07:32 PM

Low Dough,
Asa "see-ten" our legendary photographer of the board. Not to mention all around good guy, motorhead, and purveyor of some fine, fine vehicles!!

powell72 · 04-13-2009, 10:17 PM

Doug, the wheel and glovebox look great! such a good looking truck, glad to see some updated pics. What's the details on your drop again? I'm thinking the wife's truck might need to get down that low.

IvelDesigns · 04-14-2009, 12:03 AM

glad to see you got the ol' girl out on a nice day.

Any chance you guys could convince Jill to join us at either the camping meet or the All Truck Nats? I'd like to get some lines done on the '50.

tcb-1 · 04-14-2009, 06:56 AM

Chris,
My drop is the final product of several attempts. I can't remember how many times the front was completely tore down, checked, put on the floor, then checked again. If I didn't like that, then back on jack stands it went. I guess that's why my back has killed me all winter!

front:
-Summit 3" drop coils for 73-89 GM trucks with a half coil removed
-McGaughy's 2.5 drop disc brake spindles
-1.25" front sway bar
-Tokico drop shocks (still to install)
-CPP shortened sway bar mounts
-Prothane bushings

rear:
-2.25" custom billet aluminum drop blocks
-CPP 6" drop springs
-CPP bolt-in "C" notch
-Early Classic SuperTrac bar
-shock relocators (still to install)
-Tokico drop shocks (still to install)

rolling stock:
-235/70/15 Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTS
-rallyamerica.com 15x7 bare smoothie rims
-rear 1" wheel spacers

The front tires tuck inside the wheel well enough that there is no tire rub. The front aligns up correct.

I have not had to modify the bed to clear the rear axle.

I did need to modify the exhaust to dump ahead of the rear axle.

The ride is actually very good and corners MUCH better. Hope this info helps get your wife's rig a bit closer to terra firma!!!

c10addict · 04-14-2009, 07:48 AM

Said it before and I will say it again!!! That is one bad a$$ truck!!!! One of the lowest static drops I have ever seen!!! Love it!!!! Coolers huh?? I'll play... THis one said Cola Cooler till a 18 year old girl who does some of my pinstriping got her hands on it.... Since it is usually full of adult beverages she went with the Big Boy Cola theme..

I am going to design a way to lock it in the beds of my truck so it doesnt grow legs... I have a few others I am going to let her give the treatment too...

04-13-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
scottrod71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 117	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Great job on the truck Doug. I really like that stance! Can't wait till the weather warms up so We can get a few of the trucks around here together at a cruise night.

04-16-2009, 03:26 AM	#2
1970 shorty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Roseville California Posts: 19	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Great looking truck, have you thought about upgrading from points to HEI? You get a better spark and you can pick them up at your local wreckers for 30 to 40 $. My 1970 swb fleet runs and is easer to time with it.

04-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Lovin' the coolers 69lemans! I've been looking for one for the past 6 months but all the local coolers are pretty pricey. Still holding out... EDIT Can someone post the dimensions on their coolers? __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-12-2009 at 08:32 PM.

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weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Lookin' good!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

04-12-2009, 08:46 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Also.... do you have that new T3 mounted yet? __________________ -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)

04-12-2009, 08:59 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! i dont like stepsides at all.... but lookin at yours makes me want one, you have a nice truck! __________________ 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

04-12-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Nate, Mine Coke cooler is 19" high, 13" deep, and 18" wide. It's a bit bigger than I expected. I also had the idea of an old black lunchbox for tools. That way, it could ride shotgun and look completely normal/old school..... 69Lemans, That Dr Pepper cooler is beautiful! I figure since my truck isn't nothing to look at, I'll take the cooler along to shows as an interesting prop. BUT, I have a couple old Coke and Kickapoo Joy Juice bottles that would look really trick sitting on the cooler in the bed! An old guy once told me, "If you don't have a show vehicle, at least make it interesting to look at!" Thanks for the idea!!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-13-2009, 04:06 PM	#12
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allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Awesome truck __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

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Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Nice truck...I like the pix!!

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LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Always like seeing pics of your truck. Realy like the strippes and box.

04-13-2009, 05:16 PM	#16
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! oh, uh who or what is Asa??? I just don't know.. I keep seeing that. I must be out of the loop. HAHAHAAAA

04-13-2009, 05:51 PM	#17
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Looks great. I have never been a big fan of stepsides but that is the nicest one I have ever seen. The steering wheel looks great, as does the pinstriping, and the cooler is flat out awesome. I will have to get something like that for my 37 Chevy truck. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

04-13-2009, 05:58 PM	#18
timzrides Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 351	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Very cool pics!!

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04-13-2009, 06:24 PM	#20
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! My wifes cooler that I posted pics of is about 14" wide 14" high and 12" deep. If he passes on that Budweiser cooler I'd love to give it a new home! (If I can afford it) Oh...My name is Asa! Now you're in the loop!

04-13-2009, 07:32 PM	#21
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Low Dough, Asa "see-ten" our legendary photographer of the board. Not to mention all around good guy, motorhead, and purveyor of some fine, fine vehicles!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Doug, the wheel and glovebox look great! such a good looking truck, glad to see some updated pics. What's the details on your drop again? I'm thinking the wife's truck might need to get down that low. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

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IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! glad to see you got the ol' girl out on a nice day. Any chance you guys could convince Jill to join us at either the camping meet or the All Truck Nats? I'd like to get some lines done on the '50. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

04-14-2009, 06:56 AM	#24
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Chris, My drop is the final product of several attempts. I can't remember how many times the front was completely tore down, checked, put on the floor, then checked again. If I didn't like that, then back on jack stands it went. I guess that's why my back has killed me all winter! front: -Summit 3" drop coils for 73-89 GM trucks with a half coil removed -McGaughy's 2.5 drop disc brake spindles -1.25" front sway bar -Tokico drop shocks (still to install) -CPP shortened sway bar mounts -Prothane bushings rear: -2.25" custom billet aluminum drop blocks -CPP 6" drop springs -CPP bolt-in "C" notch -Early Classic SuperTrac bar -shock relocators (still to install) -Tokico drop shocks (still to install) rolling stock: -235/70/15 Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTS -rallyamerica.com 15x7 bare smoothie rims -rear 1" wheel spacers The front tires tuck inside the wheel well enough that there is no tire rub. The front aligns up correct. I have not had to modify the bed to clear the rear axle. I did need to modify the exhaust to dump ahead of the rear axle. The ride is actually very good and corners MUCH better. Hope this info helps get your wife's rig a bit closer to terra firma!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-14-2009, 07:48 AM	#25
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Out of Hibernation...... With Pics! Said it before and I will say it again!!! That is one bad a$$ truck!!!! One of the lowest static drops I have ever seen!!! Love it!!!! Coolers huh?? I'll play... THis one said Cola Cooler till a 18 year old girl who does some of my pinstriping got her hands on it.... Since it is usually full of adult beverages she went with the Big Boy Cola theme.. I am going to design a way to lock it in the beds of my truck so it doesnt grow legs... I have a few others I am going to let her give the treatment too... Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

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