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SeTx67 · 10-25-2013, 09:33 PM

Man you're knocking this thing out with a quickness. Wanna do mine?

Operatorfailure · 10-25-2013, 09:37 PM

Haha, I'm pretty sure my wife would shoot me if I had another project. Actually trading my 51 Plymouth for a Sea Doo tomorrow.

SeTx67 · 10-25-2013, 09:48 PM

I actually still have a few things to order before I'm ready to start the swap. I've been taking it easy lately trying to keep the wife calm since the kids birthdays are coming up soon and xmas is shortly after that. A sea doo doesn't sound like much fun this time of year considering you live up north. One of my co-workers lives in MO

DKclassis72 · 10-25-2013, 09:55 PM

sick rig... congrats

Operatorfailure · 10-25-2013, 09:57 PM

Yeah, the timing for the Sea Doo isn't very good but at least I will get some use out of it, my Plymouth just sat there for the last three years.

Operatorfailure · 11-07-2013, 07:46 PM

Finally have some pics of the truck lowered, ended up getting about 4-4.5" depending on the corner you measure from. I ended up cutting 1.5 coils off the front and 5" cpp drop springs in the back. 1.5 coils seemed to be about perfect, at full droop I could get the coil to move but not come out of the pocket and it sits about 1/4" off the front bump stops. I am planning on cutting them but honestly, it rides great as it is. It's like the bump stop is a progressive spring, lol.

Oh, and I put my Vega steering wheel on, with a new left turn signal spring. It is crazy how an inch or two smaller wheel and your left blinker turning off when it is supposed to makes driving this thing so much more pleasant.

Operatorfailure · 11-07-2013, 08:37 PM

Oh, and not sure if you can see all three of them but when I went into the garage to swap steering wheels I had the dogs come out with me. All three of them jumped in the truck and wanted to go for a ride.

Operatorfailure · 11-28-2013, 12:15 PM

Little update, my wife found some seats out of a 99 suburban that she bought me for Christmas, so hopefully I will be tossing them in sometime this weekend. And I need to take some more pics.

Operatorfailure · 11-29-2013, 07:15 PM

Seats in.

Operatorfailure · 11-29-2013, 07:17 PM

Oh, and finally mounted my obd-2 port the way I have been wanting to.

Bomp · 11-29-2013, 07:55 PM

That seat looks real comfy, does it allow you to sit lower?
Nice find.

Operatorfailure · 11-29-2013, 08:00 PM

It is comfy, but it actually sits a tad higher than the stock bench. I have a smaller wheel than stock or it would be a pain to get in and out. I am planning on modifying the mounts so it sits closer to stock height, but I just wanted to get them in there today and didn't have the metal I need to change these up.

Funny you posted Bomp, I was actually just watching your flowing z video. Your truck is amazing, I wish i could stretch my dads 66. He is 6'4" and a tight squeeze in his also.

Operatorfailure · 11-29-2013, 08:11 PM

Double post... Blah.

Low Elco · 11-30-2013, 02:28 PM

Looks Good! Glad it's working well for you.

Daddy'O · 11-30-2013, 02:33 PM

Suscribed.....Nice truck and nice work!

Operatorfailure · 11-30-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks Good! Glad it's working well for you.

Thanks!

Operatorfailure · 11-30-2013, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy'O

Suscribed.....Nice truck and nice work!

Thanks!

**GAc10boy** · 11-30-2013, 02:59 PM

Looks great! Subscribed.

ddubbs · 11-30-2013, 09:46 PM

Welcome to the forum. Truck is turning out killer. Subscribed

Operatorfailure · 11-30-2013, 09:48 PM

Thanks guys!

suspect · 11-30-2013, 10:39 PM

Nice looking truck. Looks like you got off to a good start. And I've always liked the Trailblazer SS. Your springs came out looking like mine did. One of my front springs was bent close to a "U". Good luck on your build!

Operatorfailure · 12-05-2013, 11:08 PM

Proof that this thing gets driven, no matter what.

hick · 12-05-2013, 11:16 PM

As some one who has a 2wd that gets parked in the winter... That brings a joy to my heart few will understand

slowcpe · 12-05-2013, 11:35 PM

Well that snow pic is a prelude of what is heading out way.

In for the turbo!!!

Operatorfailure · 12-06-2013, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hick

As some one who has a 2wd that gets parked in the winter... That brings a joy to my heart few will understand

Thanks!

And the snow isn't too bad, maybe 5".

10-25-2013, 09:33 PM	#26
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Man you're knocking this thing out with a quickness. Wanna do mine?

10-25-2013, 09:37 PM	#27
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Haha, I'm pretty sure my wife would shoot me if I had another project. Actually trading my 51 Plymouth for a Sea Doo tomorrow.

10-25-2013, 09:48 PM	#28
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... I actually still have a few things to order before I'm ready to start the swap. I've been taking it easy lately trying to keep the wife calm since the kids birthdays are coming up soon and xmas is shortly after that. A sea doo doesn't sound like much fun this time of year considering you live up north. One of my co-workers lives in MO

10-25-2013, 09:55 PM	#29
DKclassis72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: orlando, FL Posts: 52	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... sick rig... congrats

10-25-2013, 09:57 PM	#30
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Yeah, the timing for the Sea Doo isn't very good but at least I will get some use out of it, my Plymouth just sat there for the last three years.

11-07-2013, 07:46 PM	#31
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Finally have some pics of the truck lowered, ended up getting about 4-4.5" depending on the corner you measure from. I ended up cutting 1.5 coils off the front and 5" cpp drop springs in the back. 1.5 coils seemed to be about perfect, at full droop I could get the coil to move but not come out of the pocket and it sits about 1/4" off the front bump stops. I am planning on cutting them but honestly, it rides great as it is. It's like the bump stop is a progressive spring, lol. Oh, and I put my Vega steering wheel on, with a new left turn signal spring. It is crazy how an inch or two smaller wheel and your left blinker turning off when it is supposed to makes driving this thing so much more pleasant.

11-07-2013, 08:37 PM	#32
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Oh, and not sure if you can see all three of them but when I went into the garage to swap steering wheels I had the dogs come out with me. All three of them jumped in the truck and wanted to go for a ride.

11-28-2013, 12:15 PM	#33
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Little update, my wife found some seats out of a 99 suburban that she bought me for Christmas, so hopefully I will be tossing them in sometime this weekend. And I need to take some more pics.

11-29-2013, 07:15 PM	#34
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Seats in.

11-29-2013, 07:17 PM	#35
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Oh, and finally mounted my obd-2 port the way I have been wanting to.

11-29-2013, 07:55 PM	#36
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... That seat looks real comfy, does it allow you to sit lower? Nice find.

11-29-2013, 08:00 PM	#37
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... It is comfy, but it actually sits a tad higher than the stock bench. I have a smaller wheel than stock or it would be a pain to get in and out. I am planning on modifying the mounts so it sits closer to stock height, but I just wanted to get them in there today and didn't have the metal I need to change these up. Funny you posted Bomp, I was actually just watching your flowing z video. Your truck is amazing, I wish i could stretch my dads 66. He is 6'4" and a tight squeeze in his also.

11-29-2013, 08:11 PM	#38
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Double post... Blah.

11-30-2013, 02:28 PM	#39
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Looks Good! Glad it's working well for you. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-30-2013, 02:33 PM	#40
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Suscribed.....Nice truck and nice work! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.



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11-30-2013, 02:59 PM	#43
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Looks great! Subscribed.

11-30-2013, 09:46 PM	#44
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Welcome to the forum. Truck is turning out killer. Subscribed __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

11-30-2013, 09:48 PM	#45
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Thanks guys!

11-30-2013, 10:39 PM	#46
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Nice looking truck. Looks like you got off to a good start. And I've always liked the Trailblazer SS. Your springs came out looking like mine did. One of my front springs was bent close to a "U". Good luck on your build! __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

12-05-2013, 11:08 PM	#47
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Proof that this thing gets driven, no matter what.

12-05-2013, 11:16 PM	#48
hick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 286	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... As some one who has a 2wd that gets parked in the winter... That brings a joy to my heart few will understand __________________ 1989 3+3 2wd Dually. 454 BB. Factory loaded for the day, including Alcoa rims.

12-05-2013, 11:35 PM	#49
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Finally a c10 owner, now the "fun" begins... Well that snow pic is a prelude of what is heading out way. In for the turbo!!! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

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