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RaceAGMC · 06-10-2012, 09:26 PM

If you want even more light from those new housings, you could always throw a plug and play HID kit in, they are about $35 shipped on ebay. Truck looks great.

mcbassin · 06-10-2012, 09:55 PM

Anything new on this truck? Still driving it all the time?
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-12-2012, 12:03 AM

Any updates?

gringoloco · 08-10-2012, 04:31 PM

Wow, sorry I missed your replies, guys...

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Originally Posted by timzrides

nice work!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by RaceAGMC

If you want even more light from those new housings, you could always throw a plug and play HID kit in, they are about $35 shipped on ebay. Truck looks great.

Thanks! I kinda like that idea, but I also kinda hate the guy in oncoming traffic with the blinding HIDs, so I may just go with a brighter bulb when these are spent...

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Anything new on this truck? Still driving it all the time?
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Fairly often- it has definitely done its part in helping us move to the new house. With the new baby, there's not enough seat belts, so that needs to be remedied before GoodGuys...

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Any updates?

Well, since you asked... While accumulating parts for the LQ4, I started to realize that the brakes/suspension on this truck are not up to the task of handling a 400+hp engine, so I justified spending some money on a C5 big brake kit and Porterbuilt 1" forward control arms for the front. I will likely upgrade to CaptainFab's D52 rear discs in the process, with a few more things to come as well. Pics soon!

doublebeetx · 08-10-2012, 09:48 PM

You're planning on Goodguys this fall ? I would love to lay eyes on the truck in person !

gringoloco · 08-10-2012, 10:22 PM

We were planning on doing CTC this year, but I don't think it's gonna happen, so we will more than likely hit GoodGuys Lonestar. Thinking I may try to have the suspension/brakes re-done by then- would make the drive much more pleasurable- we'll see how it goes...
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69gmcc10 · 08-13-2012, 11:26 AM

All I see is wourds! Dont be afraid to post lots of pictures!

gringoloco · 08-13-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

All I see is wourds! Dont be afraid to post lots of pictures!

HAHA! Comin' soon- I've got parts trickling in from all over the country

Bennett68C10 · 08-13-2012, 12:48 PM

Nice can't wait to see some pictures. Are you planning on keeping coils up front with the Porterbuilt arms or change over to Bags.
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gringoloco · 08-13-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice can't wait to see some pictures. Are you planning on keeping coils up front with the Porterbuilt arms or change over to Bags.
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Me too! I can post pics of tracking numbers

Sticking with the coils for now, since I'm not ready to bite the bullet on an air management system. Nice thing is, if I ever do decide to 'bag it, I just have to remove the spring 'puck' from the arms and bolt 'em in. I'm looking forward to the better driveability with the 1" forward arms and Corvette/Kore3/CaptainFab brakes- I also have a PB sway bar coming for the front and a Z28 bar I may try to fit out back. Rounding up all the little parts (master cyl, rotors, pads, etc) I need to complete, then it's on

**67cheby** · 08-13-2012, 02:46 PM

Sweet !

gringoloco · 08-16-2012, 11:15 PM

Got a big box full o' goodies from Tobin at Kore3 including billet 5x5 hubs, custom machined C5 rotors, caliper/spindle adapter brackets, abutment brackets, and necessary hardware. The machined hubs are a work of art! Hope to be mocking up some 13" C5 brakes in the very near future

**67cheby** · 08-16-2012, 11:22 PM

Sweet !
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Zoomin · 08-16-2012, 11:36 PM

Kind of a shame to cover those hubs! Nice looking pieces.
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raull · 08-17-2012, 07:31 AM

ok now !!! we gona need some serious power to put those big brakes to work !!!!

gringoloco · 08-17-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Sweet !
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Thanks, I agree!

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Kind of a shame to cover those hubs! Nice looking pieces.
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I know, right?! No one will ever know they're there, so I gotta take plenty of pics before they disappear...

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Originally Posted by raull

ok now !!! we gona need some serious power to put those big brakes to work !!!!

Yeah, that's kinda what's driving this round of mods- the thought of the 6.0 in this truck with the current brakes/suspension is honestly a little scary. It works fine right now for cruising around, but I wanna drive!
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SCOTI · 08-17-2012, 09:15 AM

That brake kit looks familiar

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Bennett68C10 · 08-17-2012, 10:47 AM

Nice Brakes

tantrumpipeline · 08-17-2012, 11:13 AM

A lot of fancy parts, look forward to seeing more updates
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gringoloco · 08-17-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That brake kit looks familiar

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Should be very similar to what you have. I went back and forth with the 'other' C5 brake vendor for a while, but kept coming back to Kore3 and Tobin for the quality and timeliness of response. So far very impressed with the quality of the parts and packaging as well. Hope this works...

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice Brakes

Thanks! Should pair nicely with rear discs- tired of pushing the brake pedal and hoping...

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

A lot of fancy parts, look forward to seeing more updates
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Thanks- me too! Coming soon- should have some mock-up pics in the next few days- gotta get them together and double-check wheel fitment

SCOTI · 08-17-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Should be very similar to what you have. I went back and forth with the 'other' C5 brake vendor for a while, but kept coming back to Kore3 and Tobin for the quality and timeliness of response. So far very impressed with the quality of the parts and packaging as well. Hope this works...

Other than the black hub, I imagine they're the same. I did opt for the upgraded rotors vs standard C5 13" (I got the DBA 4000 13.4" Z51 spec'd solid rotors). Very nice package & Tobin was great to work with.

gringoloco · 08-17-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Other than the black hub, I imagine they're the same. I did opt for the upgraded rotors vs standard C5 13" (I got the DBA 4000 13.4" Z51 spec'd solid rotors). Very nice package & Tobin was great to work with.

That's the cool thing about the Kore3 stuff- you can upgrade to ANY of the C5/C6 brake setups, including the monster Z06/GrandSport setups. I don't have the spoke clearance for the bigger rotors due to the way my wheels are shaped, so 13"-ish will have to do for now. Anything has gotta be better than the current push-and-pray.

My spindles are 1" rotor Belltechs, so these are actually the hubs spec'd for an Impala SS. They do offer hubs for both light-duty and heavy-duty truck spindles, but I don't see them listed on his webpage...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-17-2012, 03:13 PM

Tobin is great to work with and hes right up the interstate from me...

gringoloco · 08-18-2012, 01:07 AM

The victim:

The carnage:

The mock-up:

It works

...at least on a stock spindle- don't wanna risk my 3" Belltechs until I know for sure they will work and fit. Next is test fitting a caliper and seeing if the wheel fits- the template was close!
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SCOTI · 08-18-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

It works

...at least on a stock spindle- don't wanna risk my 3" Belltechs until I know for sure they will work and fit. Next is test fitting a caliper and seeing if the wheel fits- the template was close!

The drop spindles required less material to be removed when I did them.

06-10-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 If you want even more light from those new housings, you could always throw a plug and play HID kit in, they are about $35 shipped on ebay. Truck looks great. __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

06-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#2
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06-12-2012, 12:03 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Any updates? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You're planning on Goodguys this fall ? I would love to lay eyes on the truck in person !

08-10-2012, 10:22 PM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 We were planning on doing CTC this year, but I don't think it's gonna happen, so we will more than likely hit GoodGuys Lonestar. Thinking I may try to have the suspension/brakes re-done by then- would make the drive much more pleasurable- we'll see how it goes... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice can't wait to see some pictures. Are you planning on keeping coils up front with the Porterbuilt arms or change over to Bags. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

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08-16-2012, 11:15 PM	#12
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Got a big box full o' goodies from Tobin at Kore3 including billet 5x5 hubs, custom machined C5 rotors, caliper/spindle adapter brackets, abutment brackets, and necessary hardware. The machined hubs are a work of art! Hope to be mocking up some 13" C5 brakes in the very near future Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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08-16-2012, 11:36 PM	#14
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08-17-2012, 03:13 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Tobin is great to work with and hes right up the interstate from me... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-18-2012, 01:07 AM	#24
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 The victim: The carnage: The mock-up: It works ...at least on a stock spindle- don't wanna risk my 3" Belltechs until I know for sure they will work and fit. Next is test fitting a caliper and seeing if the wheel fits- the template was close! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 08-18-2012 at 12:24 PM.

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