Newbie (finally!) with an R10

[87r10owner]

Hahaha the truck is the only one in there now, the city code inspector gave me crap about one of the Vegas being on in the driveway so temporarily put all three in the garage without them touching (wheel Dolly's) I thought you guys would enjoy that pic! I have actually sold Vegas just to focus on the square! And for the bmx bikes I raced for 7 years and just kept what I could. Thanks for all the encouragement! It really helps motivate.
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[suxtobu65]

Originally Posted by 87r10owner

and a co workers 68 SWB with a 383/th350

Haha. Charlene.... Hmm.. Parking lot looks so familiar.. LOL

you must work in the CP building..

[pontgta]

Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog

Dude! How in the sand ..... did U get all three cars in that garage?

was thinking the same thing.....And how to get them out??


Nice work by the way.........

[87r10owner]

I'm 29 and raced out of New Mexico and west Texas from 93-00 and most of all my stuf is from late 90s-00. Now I just ride and motivate my nephews in there races
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[87r10owner]

Originally Posted by pontgta

was thinking the same thing.....And how to get them out??


Nice work by the way.........

Thanks! One by one, just put them on Dolly's (the Vegas are very light)! May garage is a little bigger than standard
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[87r10owner]

here is by best friends 90 350tbi/5spd (his project) he didnt like the boyds and wanted some rallys so we traded. here are some pics of when he first got it with the wheels and how it sits right now. I am trying to get him to become a member and start a thread on his project...............Im putting this on here bc if it wasnt for him and his truck mine would probably still be sitting. hopefully I can get out and finish painting so I can get the bushings and ball joints in tomorrow!

[zook]

I can see why you like those boyds. you must have some heat somewhere if your painting. you are not too far away and it's about 10 degrees here in kc.
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[87r10owner]

Originally Posted by zook

I can see why you like those boyds. you must have some heat somewhere if your painting. you are not too far away and it's about 10 degrees here in kc.
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Yea the Boyd's are shaped better to my truck! 17x8 fronts and 17x9.5 rears with a deeper lip. It's like 20 degrees out right now but I have a heater in the garage but contemplating taking them up to work since we are closed till the 2nd. But I may just keep doing them slow here ( don't have much left )
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[87r10owner]

Originally Posted by suxtobu65

Haha. Charlene.... Hmm.. Parking lot looks so familiar.. LOL

you must work in the CP building..

Yep! How you know the truck? I love his truck, it's simple but very effective!
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[zook]

just got back from picking up some billet valve covers. they need polished but better than tge old black ones.
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[zook]

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[tork620]

The boyds look better on your truck then they did on mine.
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[suxtobu65]

Originally Posted by 87r10owner

Yep! How you know the truck? I love his truck, it's simple but very effective!
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I've known the owner for a couple years. Your best friends (Terry) truck , parks a few spots from me everyday..

Whats your name

[robg2001ls1]

Looks like u are off to a great start. ill be rebuilding my front end soon as well. Im tuned in to see new pics after the drop. BTW was it hard to remove the upper and lower ball joints from those control arms?

[87r10owner]

Originally Posted by robg2001ls1

Looks like u are off to a great start. ill be rebuilding my front end soon as well. Im tuned in to see new pics after the drop. BTW was it hard to remove the upper and lower ball joints from those control arms?

I think it will be way better than it was(all my rubber was wore out) I had a shop take them out and was supposed to put them back in but I would have rather done it myself and should have. The ball joint should be pretty easy with a ball joint press(u can rent from any parts store) but the bushings are the hard part. I'm still undecided if I wanna have a shop put mine in or do it myself
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[baclay9]

Did you happen to get a quote of what the shop wanted to install the bushings. I have a extra set of arms I am gonna rebuild.
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[87r10owner]

Originally Posted by baclay9

Did you happen to get a quote of what the shop wanted to install the bushings. I have a extra set of arms I am gonna rebuild.
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Where I took mine he was charging me $10 a bushing and joint ($30 an arm), but after I picked them up from him because he was letting be paint in between removal/install and seen how they f-ed my lowers I wouldn't take them back. Merle's charges $25 an arm. I have used them before and should have for this! I have one more lead that I have to go talk to because he may press all for $50
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[tork620]

Stop being a wuss & do it yourself........lol
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[baclay9]

Cool, I will probably go to Merle's. I pressed my own on my other truck and the bushings were a pain.
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[87r10owner]

Originally Posted by baclay9

Cool, I will probably go to Merle's. I pressed my own on my other truck and the bushings were a pain.
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they are fully capable and do great work.

[87r10owner]

ok I have finnally had time to update progress and ad pics! i finnally finished painting and got the front end assembled

[1977cheyenne_C10]

how does the shocks ride?

[87r10owner]

got some of my rallies powdercoated and new rubbers!

[tork620]

Damn that looks good!!!!! Get the back done I'm ready a ride.
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[87r10owner]

i havent completely finished the rear, im putting my leafs together this week and hopefully i will have it out this weekend