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**cwcarpenter98** · 10-29-2019, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

If you were closer, I'd make you a deal on my old one...shipping probably isn't worth it.

That would be sweet, but I agree, shipping would be way too much. I'm sure I can find a bar somewhere around GA. There's a few places that I need to go to, just haven't had the time this semester to do so

likaroc13 · 10-29-2019, 01:01 PM

Glad to hear it's back together & running! Hopefully it all continues to work well from here on out. I know y'all are ready to just enjoy the fruits of your labor. Any thoughts yet on the headlights? I've noticed lots of folks switching to LED headlights these days, even on more modern (but not new) stuff.

RockTonka · 10-30-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Glad to hear it's back together & running! Hopefully it all continues to work well from here on out. I know y'all are ready to just enjoy the fruits of your labor. Any thoughts yet on the headlights? I've noticed lots of folks switching to LED headlights these days, even on more modern (but not new) stuff.

Preliminary thoughts on lights are that they are fairly bright, low beam is the upper half and high beam is upper and lower at the same time...with that said, I haven't been out at night with them yet.

We'll see how long they last...

piratexpress1369a · 10-30-2019, 09:14 PM

Sounds awesome glad you are out driving and enjoying it

RockTonka · 10-30-2019, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Sounds awesome glad you are out driving and enjoying it

Thanks PE!

RockTonka · 11-02-2019, 08:21 PM

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RockTonka · 11-02-2019, 08:27 PM

All LED is fairly bright!

First pic is low beam, second is high...then back-ups and interior.

RockTonka · 11-16-2019, 07:41 PM

Got a few new parts in from Porterbilt for the front end...

**Captainfab** · 11-17-2019, 12:36 AM

Nice

cj847 · 11-19-2019, 09:35 PM

Did you not make it to Sema? I voted a lot.

RockTonka · 11-20-2019, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cj847

Did you not make it to Sema? I voted a lot.

Nope, not even top 5 from what we understand!

Thanks for the votes though!

RockTonka · 11-30-2019, 03:00 AM

Picked up front end parts from powder coating and starting the tear down...

piratexpress1369a · 11-30-2019, 04:10 AM

That is awesome

RockTonka · 12-01-2019, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

That is awesome

Thanks PE, this will improve the handling a bit and more importantly (for us), the arms will move the wheel centerline forward an inch. We need a smidge more clearance on the driver side header.

Everything came apart nicely...new upper shock mounts got welded on (couldn't get to the backside with boxed frame).

We're going to order in some heavier front springs...the stockers, although relatively new, are a little overwhelmed with the added weight up front.

likaroc13 · 12-01-2019, 04:20 PM

Nice! Definitely need all the good handling you can get with a beast like that.

RockTonka · 12-15-2019, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Nice! Definitely need all the good handling you can get with a beast like that.

It can't hurt!

We ended up working with Eaton Detroit Spring for different front springs, these guys know their sh!t...wealth of knowledge for sure.

I measured my existing springs at 0.79" dia. and 13" long free length. This is a little heavier than stock C10. Eaton recommended a 0.815 dia. at 12 5/8" long...jumping me from a roughly 800lb/in to 1000lb/in spring rate and keeping my ride height exactly the same.

They had these springs in stock and shipped out the same day I called.

The new springs are the clean ones...can't tell much difference side by side, but I can tell a big difference installed.

We also got the Porterbilt arms installed tonight (quick note about superior customer service...texted Nate with a question on the installation and he answered within a few minutes late on a Saturday afternoon).

Moving the wheel centerline forward an inch is a subtle difference, but noticeable and provides us with needed clearance.

RockTonka · 12-15-2019, 07:03 PM

Buttoned back up...

likaroc13 · 12-16-2019, 12:02 AM

Looks good! Always a huge plus when you get good customer service. Some companies need a good lesson in that!

piratexpress1369a · 12-17-2019, 10:26 AM

How is the ride with the new springs

RockTonka · 12-18-2019, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

How is the ride with the new springs

Good, you can tell that it's a little bit stiffer...we're feeling small bumps, cracks, RR crossings, and whatnot more. But, it's more planted and doesn't compress nearly as much as before over larger bumps/swells.

We took the burb to a friend's shop and got the front-end aligned. Nate wanted to see camber at 0, caster at 5, and toe in at 1/8 per side...the UCA studs weren't long enough to stack the amount of shims needed to get there.

See pic below for where we ended up at.

It seems to drive well, but we'll probably work on getting longer upper arm studs in at some point.

hemifalcon · 12-24-2019, 01:25 AM

I just went back and reviewed your build thread.. It's pretty awesome the stages of progression you guys went through with the truck.. Keep it up!

RockTonka · 12-27-2019, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hemifalcon

I just went back and reviewed your build thread.. It's pretty awesome the stages of progression you guys went through with the truck.. Keep it up!

Thanks! We're gonna keep it like it is for a while.

My son commisioned an original painting of the burb by Studio-66 Hot Rod Art (Gene Chambers) in Utah. I had a chance to talk to him a bit at the SLC show we went to in September and was really impressed by what he was doing...check him out at www.studio-66.com.

My son and his girlfriend surprised me with it at Christmas...I absolutely love it!

piratexpress1369a · 12-29-2019, 11:12 AM

Awesome Christmas gift

likaroc13 · 12-31-2019, 10:02 AM

Great piece of artwork!

joe dirt · 03-02-2020, 06:49 PM

just went thru this build....wow...great work!...that thing sure did snowball

10-29-2019, 01:01 PM	#702
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Glad to hear it's back together & running! Hopefully it all continues to work well from here on out. I know y'all are ready to just enjoy the fruits of your labor. Any thoughts yet on the headlights? I've noticed lots of folks switching to LED headlights these days, even on more modern (but not new) stuff. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

10-30-2019, 09:14 PM	#704
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Sounds awesome glad you are out driving and enjoying it __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

11-02-2019, 08:21 PM	#706
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build .... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

11-02-2019, 08:27 PM	#707
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build All LED is fairly bright! First pic is low beam, second is high...then back-ups and interior. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

11-16-2019, 07:41 PM	#708
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Got a few new parts in from Porterbilt for the front end... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

11-17-2019, 12:36 AM	#709
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nice __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-19-2019, 09:35 PM	#710
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 573	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Did you not make it to Sema? I voted a lot.

11-30-2019, 03:00 AM	#712
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Picked up front end parts from powder coating and starting the tear down... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

11-30-2019, 04:10 AM	#713
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build That is awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

12-01-2019, 04:20 PM	#715
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Nice! Definitely need all the good handling you can get with a beast like that. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

12-15-2019, 07:03 PM	#717
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Buttoned back up... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

12-16-2019, 12:02 AM	#718
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Looks good! Always a huge plus when you get good customer service. Some companies need a good lesson in that! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

12-17-2019, 10:26 AM	#719
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build How is the ride with the new springs __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

12-24-2019, 01:25 AM	#721
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build I just went back and reviewed your build thread.. It's pretty awesome the stages of progression you guys went through with the truck.. Keep it up! __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495

12-29-2019, 11:12 AM	#723
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Awesome Christmas gift __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63



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12-31-2019, 10:02 AM	#724
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Great piece of artwork! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

03-02-2020, 06:49 PM	#725
joe dirt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: portland oregon Posts: 292	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build just went thru this build....wow...great work!...that thing sure did snowball __________________ 1961 c10 longbed - gone 1964 c10 swb

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