Queen City Speed 67 Shop Truck build

[eldogg]

Thanks for the meano love guys. People either love or hate El Camino's. When I was growing up my dad always drove a Elco. So I guess that's where I got it. Looks like it might get some new goodies from Detroit Speed and Engineering.
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[cubber]

Originally Posted by eldogg

See if you can get the specs on the forestry truck.
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Sorry for the wait....

I have the parts list of what was done to the suspension:

2 1/2 Classic Drop Spindles
Lowered front shocks 1-5"
Lowered Rear Shock 3-5"
Coil Springs 2" drop Front
Coil Springs 5" drop Rear
C-notched but I don't think that it really needed it.
Rides and feels great

The wheels are 22" steelies

Originally Posted by eldogg

I got my header situation sorted out. BIG thanks to everyone at Hedman Hedders. I was having a problem with my driver side header getting real close to the oil filter. With a few calls back and forth we figured out what the problem was and now everyone will get to reap the rewards. These new mid length c10 hedders (#69010) are gonna work even better on our trucks now.
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That's the headers I have on my stepside. I have a thread on here somewhere of installed pics, I think I was one of the first to use them. Be sure you use jam nuts or something on those ball and socket collectors, mine kept coming loose.

[eldogg]

No real update pictures to post. My powdercoater (R1C powdercoating) picked up my wheels, swaybars, & trailing arms. I'm still on the fence about wheels? Looks like I'll be getting some more 22"s Monday I hope. So I may have some fresh black 15x6.5 & 15x8 truck rallys for sale.

[Undone]

How about the steel wheels that came on the truck, for sale?

[eldogg]

Yeah I'll sell them.

[Rusbuilt]

Hey Eric anything new going on with this thing?

[eldogg]

I've made a little progress. Nothing that justifies pics. I got the motor apart, ready for the cam install. I got my parts back from powdercoat. I did some horse trading and got a 3 bar steering wheel and a Pertronix distributor. Plus I got another load of 22"s. When I sell them I can buy my suspension. We should get some more done on it this week. I've got 2 weeks till I start at DSE so we will be in full on thrash mode.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by eldogg

I've made a little progress. Nothing that justifies pics. I got the motor apart, ready for the cam install. I got my parts back from powdercoat. I did some horse trading and got a 3 bar steering wheel and a Pertronix distributor. Plus I got another load of 22"s. When I sell them I can buy my suspension. We should get some more done on it this week. I've got 2 weeks till I start at DSE so we will be in full on thrash mode.

Everything justifies pics!!!

[duallyjams]

Looks like you have a full plate, DSE and thrashing.

[eldogg]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Looks like you have a full plate, DSE and thrashing.

You couldn't be more right. I hope to get a few hours of thrashing today.

[67cheby]

love the color on your truck

[eldogg]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

love the color on your truck

Thanks!

I've been trying to down size my shop. I went from 1800 sqft down to 900 sqft. The savings will buy more truck parts.(lol) Now that I'm only going to be working on my stuff (yeah right keep telling yourself that) I think it will be ok. Its still a messy embrassment, so pics. I'm gonna finish organizing next weekend then I'll post a bunch of pics.

I got the truck in the shop and on lift. I scored an ECE Super Track Bar in the classifieds. Thanks 70blackfish.

[eldogg]

No real labor updates but I got some more parts. Drop coils, shocks & shock relocators, and dropped sway bar brackets came from Early Classic and some rear disc brake brackets from Carolina Racing Supply.
We have been working crazy hours at the shop trying to finish a couple of cars for SEMA, So no truck time for me. After SEMA I think I will try my hand at building some tubular control arms.
Still have to buy brake parts and find a transmission. I would love to find a 2004r but would settle for an 700r4.
GoodGuys is not gonna happen. " Do it nice or do it twice"

[cubber]

Originally Posted by eldogg

" Do it nice or do it twice"

Haha, yeah. You got that right. I'll be interested to see what you come up with on those control arms.

[eldogg]

My plan is to build a tubular stock replacement but 1" forward to center the wheel in the Wheel well. I'm gonna try to use stock replacement shafts.

[Rusbuilt]

We need some pics Eric!!

[eldogg]

I get some pictures when I'm home next weekend. I hope to haul home some more parts too.

[Hankster]

Anymore on this? Just come across the thread. I like the elco and the c10

[QueenCitySpeed]

No more updates. Its been a whirlwind of a year. Changed my password when the site was hacked, then forgot it. The C-10 is sold. Traded the ELDOGG for a new daily & some cash. I have been working a little on my Square Body Crew Cab dually.