Al's 71C10 Rebuild - Page 28 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cole Trickle · 10-21-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Switch to the 295/40's!
Add some 20's up front.
That's my vote.

x2

Truck looks great like always.

I would love to go another inch closer to the ground all teh way around but I think I would have issues with the front inner fenders rubbing on bumps.

big_al_71 · 10-21-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Switch to the 295/40's!
Add some 20's up front.
That's my vote.

Keith I am going the other route once I get over the expense that I am going thru I am going for 20's and 22's will be the next phase for once and for all.

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

I like the meat of the 45's myself...but the 40 series seems what most like. I will have to agree with lolife and Vac... 20's up front would look pretty sweet.

I love the look of the big fat tires tucked under there. Once the suspension is done and I can get it lower all around I will see how I like it then go from there.

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Originally Posted by gearys 5600

x-2

Lookin good !!

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'll have to vote w/the group as well & suggest the 295-40's. You'd keep the same foot-print but lose some of the excessive height (excessive because there's already a 2" stagger on the front to rear wheel diameters).

I like it!

Thanks scoti .....When I ordered the coys I did not really do my due diligence and ordered wrong size tires. Once I am done I am getting 295/40 and see how it develops if not I will roll with what I have.

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Originally Posted by raull

i'll just slice those ugly bubbles when the truck's at my house

get off the computer and finish up the stepside my truck and I are super anxious.....

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

x2

Truck looks great like always.

I would love to go another inch closer to the ground all the way around but I think I would have issues with the front inner fenders rubbing on bumps.

Thank you!!!

Raul and I were looking at his truck and we are going to dial the suspension to get my truck within a 1/4 of an inch from the factory inner fenders by using bumps so when it is parked I can have it as low as possible without any cutting. Here is a picture of Raul's stepside we were measuring last night and we are pretty sure that since we are doing the same exact set up on mine my front tires should tuck at least close to his even though his still has an additional three inches that he is going to be able to go lower. the other picts is with the wheel off to show what we are installing also on my bucket.

Bennett68C10 · 10-21-2011, 06:58 AM

I think it looks pretty sick Al, I wouldn't do anything until after you install the bags, see how it looks and then make a decision on going to a 295/40/20. You might aslo want to go to a smaller front tire to keep the same sidewall front/back that you have now. If you go to a 29" tall rear tire and have a 28" tall front tire, your front tire on the 18" rims will have a bigger sidewall on the front. On mine I went with 245/45/18 and 295/40/20 so that the sidewalls would look close to being the same. Just a thought.

raull · 10-21-2011, 08:23 AM

i'll just slice those ugly bubbles when the truck's at my house

**lolife99** · 10-21-2011, 06:05 PM

Those new "Matte Finsih" grey Coys are my favorite wheels from Coys.
I'd like to see a set in person.

big_al_71 · 10-24-2011, 10:02 PM

Well it was decided last night that we would tackle the rest of the build in my house's garage. We started right around 7:15pm tonight and by 9:30pm the garage was cleaned all the tools put away and ready to begin installing all the new goodies either tomorrow or wednesday. I know you all like picts so here are a few to show the progress. Everything is off the truck as far as the control arms uppers and lowers, all springs, shocks, spindles, hubs etc.

big_al_71 · 10-24-2011, 10:06 PM

one more pict of sylvester just chilling in the garage

**67cheby** · 10-24-2011, 10:07 PM

thats what i am talking about PICTURES !! very nice routing on the power steering lines !!

VA72C10 · 10-24-2011, 10:31 PM

Good progress!!!

big_al_71 · 10-24-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

thats what i am talking about PICTURES !! very nice routing on the power steering lines !!

the routing of the hoses was my friend harry's idea as many other thing on this truck....

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Good progress!!!

painting some parts and getting new bearings and seals tomorrow and ready to put this truck together....

gcburdic · 10-24-2011, 11:04 PM

Dang....all pictures of Raull...work, work, working....no pictures of you holding/ cleaning tools Al??

half way there...gonna be sweet!!!

RocketKing · 10-24-2011, 11:27 PM

You seem to have some Raull stuck on your inner fender.

**67cheby** · 10-25-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketking

you seem to have some raull stuck on your inner fender.

lol....

big_al_71 · 10-24-2011, 11:25 PM

Raul is like a machine I had almost no chance to do anything......
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Bennett68C10 · 10-25-2011, 08:55 AM

Can't wait to see this when it's done

raull · 10-25-2011, 10:24 AM

that is funny !!!!!

big_al_71 · 10-25-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

You seem to have some Raull stuck on your inner fender.

I am not too keen on those car stands I prefer my lifts at my shop all day long and Raul crawls under that truck everywhere without a concern.

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Can't wait to see this when it's done

That makes two of us!!!!!

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Originally Posted by raull

that is funny !!!!!

yeah right...

big_al_71 · 10-25-2011, 03:17 PM

My stock control arms cleaned and already in the for sale section just in case someone needs them.

big_al_71 · 10-25-2011, 11:35 PM

Well today we put most of the front together we spend right around 3 1/2 hours ran into a couple of snags but overall not too bad. I have to go buy some hardware tomorrow and it should be all buttoned up. I know how we al like pictures so here are some picts of today's work. Even one of y brothers got into the action.

VA72C10 · 10-25-2011, 11:48 PM

Looking good!!!

Scottshotrods · 10-25-2011, 11:51 PM

Looking good

Justin

jmedero · 10-26-2011, 12:02 AM

You guys do know that once you air it out your going to want to go lower. Its a sickness that won't end till she's laid out hard. Lol
Paging Dr. Justin, Dr Justin your needed in the garage with a super slam ifs!! Lol
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Rochlow · 10-26-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jmedero

You guys do know that once you air it out your going to want to go lower. Its a sickness that won't end till she's laid out hard. Lol
Paging Dr. Justin, Dr Justin your needed in the garage with a super slam ifs!! Lol
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Amen to that!!

1stchevy · 10-26-2011, 08:35 AM

Looking good guys! Truck is going to look killer with its new stance.

**67cheby** · 10-26-2011, 09:37 AM

looks killer.....agree about the whole "GOTTA GET LOWER " sickness thing !!

10-21-2011, 06:58 AM	#3
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I think it looks pretty sick Al, I wouldn't do anything until after you install the bags, see how it looks and then make a decision on going to a 295/40/20. You might aslo want to go to a smaller front tire to keep the same sidewall front/back that you have now. If you go to a 29" tall rear tire and have a 28" tall front tire, your front tire on the 18" rims will have a bigger sidewall on the front. On mine I went with 245/45/18 and 295/40/20 so that the sidewalls would look close to being the same. Just a thought. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-21-2011, 08:23 AM	#4
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild i'll just slice those ugly bubbles when the truck's at my house __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

10-21-2011, 06:05 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Those new "Matte Finsih" grey Coys are my favorite wheels from Coys. I'd like to see a set in person. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-24-2011, 10:02 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well it was decided last night that we would tackle the rest of the build in my house's garage. We started right around 7:15pm tonight and by 9:30pm the garage was cleaned all the tools put away and ready to begin installing all the new goodies either tomorrow or wednesday. I know you all like picts so here are a few to show the progress. Everything is off the truck as far as the control arms uppers and lowers, all springs, shocks, spindles, hubs etc. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-24-2011, 10:06 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild one more pict of sylvester just chilling in the garage Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-24-2011, 10:07 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild thats what i am talking about PICTURES !! very nice routing on the power steering lines !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-24-2011, 10:31 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Good progress!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-24-2011, 11:04 PM	#11
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Dang....all pictures of Raull...work, work, working....no pictures of you holding/ cleaning tools Al?? half way there...gonna be sweet!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-24-2011, 11:27 PM	#12
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild You seem to have some Raull stuck on your inner fender. __________________ Rex

10-24-2011, 11:25 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Raul is like a machine I had almost no chance to do anything...... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-25-2011, 08:55 AM	#15
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Can't wait to see this when it's done __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-25-2011, 10:24 AM	#16
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild that is funny !!!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

10-25-2011, 03:17 PM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild My stock control arms cleaned and already in the for sale section just in case someone needs them. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-25-2011, 11:35 PM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well today we put most of the front together we spend right around 3 1/2 hours ran into a couple of snags but overall not too bad. I have to go buy some hardware tomorrow and it should be all buttoned up. I know how we al like pictures so here are some picts of today's work. Even one of y brothers got into the action. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-25-2011, 11:48 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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10-25-2011, 11:51 PM	#21
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looking good Justin

10-26-2011, 12:02 AM	#22
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild You guys do know that once you air it out your going to want to go lower. Its a sickness that won't end till she's laid out hard. Lol Paging Dr. Justin, Dr Justin your needed in the garage with a super slam ifs!! Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

10-26-2011, 08:35 AM	#24
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looking good guys! Truck is going to look killer with its new stance.

10-26-2011, 09:37 AM	#25
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looks killer.....agree about the whole "GOTTA GET LOWER " sickness thing !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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