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tim_mc · 07-10-2021, 11:45 AM

Before and after of mine from 2018 to now:

72Teeroy · 07-11-2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tim_mc

Before and after of mine from 2018 to now:

Very nice

**70cst** · 07-11-2021, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tim_mc

Before and after of mine from 2018 to now:

I like it ...

OregonNed · 07-11-2021, 05:12 AM

Cool seeing all the transformations here - thank you!

03BlkZ · 07-12-2021, 06:41 PM

My 70 C10 that belonged to my dad and now mine. He and I spent a little over a year restoring it together.

72Teeroy · 07-13-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 03BlkZ

My 70 C10 that belonged to my dad and now mine. He and I spent a little over a year restoring it together.

love it

lil hoodlum · 07-14-2021, 02:21 AM

No where as nice as some of the rides that you guys have.

My 1968 C10 that I bought in 1997.

lil hoodlum · 07-14-2021, 02:29 AM

My 1968 C20 50th anniversary Custom Camper. Not much to look at at the moment, bought her a few months ago and working on getting her to daily driver status. Before photos, front coil springs torched and rear leaf springs had leaves taken out to drop her. She rode horrible so I replaced the coil springs and rear leaf springs to factory specs, and new tires.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-21-2021, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 03BlkZ

My 70 C10 that belonged to my dad and now mine. He and I spent a little over a year restoring it together.

NICE! One year is nothing for that.

tim_mc · 07-12-2021, 07:02 PM

Wow...seeing the full restorations makes me feel like I've cheated in keeping the original sheet metal on mine.

Good stuff!

IIGW · 07-12-2021, 07:31 PM

From broke down and going to scrap yard, to being LS swapped, Quick-change rear end havin', Vintage air and Dakota Digital creature comforts, to the custom leather seats to plant your 5th point of contact..

Isuzu Hombre.

71 K20 in SD · 07-12-2021, 08:01 PM

Some Before and After ...or maybe during since we never really finish

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-13-2021, 01:56 PM

In progress, Yikes! Engine bay is a little stirred at the moment.

BLT-NT-BOT · 07-13-2021, 02:26 PM

21 years in the making.

midwest customs · 07-16-2021, 01:59 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1626415154

**70cst** · 07-22-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by midwest customs

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1626415154

Great transformation

bennylava · 10-19-2023, 10:33 PM

Question - How big is the ride quality difference between the half ton, and 3/4 ton trucks?

Does the 2500 ride notably rougher? Or is it just a little?

mr.mud1 · 10-20-2023, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bennylava

Question - How big is the ride quality difference between the half ton, and 3/4 ton trucks?

Does the 2500 ride notably rougher? Or is it just a little?

that's a tough question to answer cause everybody will have an opinion.my 3/4 ton truck up in post 86,rides like a dream,certainly solid feeling if that makes sense.it isn't rough,even on the dirt road where we live,it doesn't pound or smash and i suspect loaded with some weight might tame it down some but i've never had anything in the bed(i spent too much time making the paint work so nice)i've had several of both,1/2 and 3/4's.i personally like 3/4 ton trucks so that's what i have.i do notice on a truck,whether it's 1/2 or 3/4,a difference in coil spring or leaf spring,preferring leaf spring trucks.i had a 3/4 ton 72 Suburban years ago,was a rescue squad truck in Graham Co,NC,still remember the foot tall green letters down the sides saying so,a coil spring truck,rode like crap,i thought and anymore than a bag of groceries in the thing,it was dragging it's butt down the road.of course it was worn out and i knew how to fix it but it didn't ride anywhere near as nice as this leaf spring truck.i don't know if this is any help or not?my truck is heavy,solid feeling,low miles and 4 new 10 ply Firestone Transforce tires.on a good piece of road,smooth as glass but not horrible or harsh on a dirt road or poor condtions,but not a 1/2 ton,you can notice the difference but not a problem or objectionable at all.hope that helps?

bennylava · 10-21-2023, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mr.mud1

that's a tough question to answer cause everybody will have an opinion.my 3/4 ton truck up in post 86,rides like a dream,certainly solid feeling if that makes sense.it isn't rough,even on the dirt road where we live,it doesn't pound or smash and i suspect loaded with some weight might tame it down some but i've never had anything in the bed(i spent too much time making the paint work so nice)i've had several of both,1/2 and 3/4's.i personally like 3/4 ton trucks so that's what i have.i do notice on a truck,whether it's 1/2 or 3/4,a difference in coil spring or leaf spring,preferring leaf spring trucks.i had a 3/4 ton 72 Suburban years ago,was a rescue squad truck in Graham Co,NC,still remember the foot tall green letters down the sides saying so,a coil spring truck,rode like crap,i thought and anymore than a bag of groceries in the thing,it was dragging it's butt down the road.of course it was worn out and i knew how to fix it but it didn't ride anywhere near as nice as this leaf spring truck.i don't know if this is any help or not?my truck is heavy,solid feeling,low miles and 4 new 10 ply Firestone Transforce tires.on a good piece of road,smooth as glass but not horrible or harsh on a dirt road or poor condtions,but not a 1/2 ton,you can notice the difference but not a problem or objectionable at all.hope that helps?

I guess if the truck rode too rough for me, I could always put bags on the rear. I believe you can bag a truck and still retain the stock ride height. Although I'm not sure how that would pan out when it came to towing.

midwest customs · 07-16-2021, 02:04 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1626415427

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-16-2021, 06:27 AM

Love this transformation, WOW, well done

**DREW67** · 07-16-2021, 08:24 AM

Started in 2006 just finished in 2021 Thanks to Chip and Joe!!!!

**72ironmike** · 07-16-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DREW67

Started in 2006 just finished in 2021 Thanks to Chip and Joe!!!!

Andrew, You win ! Looks Awesome ! Still workin on the 72 Four x Four Short Bed. Will your truck be there this weekend ? Mike.

**DREW67** · 07-16-2021, 08:49 AM

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Andrew, You win ! Looks Awesome ! Still workin on the 72 Four x Four Short Bed. Will your truck be there this weekend ? Mike.

Yes Sir

**70cst** · 07-22-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DREW67

Started in 2006 just finished in 2021 Thanks to Chip and Joe!!!!

Luv the red

07-10-2021, 11:45 AM	#1
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 439	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. Before and after of mine from 2018 to now: Attached Images __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

07-11-2021, 05:12 AM	#4
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. Cool seeing all the transformations here - thank you! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-12-2021, 06:41 PM	#5
03BlkZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Hewitt, Tx Posts: 386	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. My 70 C10 that belonged to my dad and now mine. He and I spent a little over a year restoring it together. Attached Images

07-14-2021, 02:21 AM	#7
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,713	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. No where as nice as some of the rides that you guys have. My 1968 C10 that I bought in 1997. Attached Images

07-14-2021, 02:29 AM	#8
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,713	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. My 1968 C20 50th anniversary Custom Camper. Not much to look at at the moment, bought her a few months ago and working on getting her to daily driver status. Before photos, front coil springs torched and rear leaf springs had leaves taken out to drop her. She rode horrible so I replaced the coil springs and rear leaf springs to factory specs, and new tires. Attached Images

07-12-2021, 07:02 PM	#10
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 439	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. Wow...seeing the full restorations makes me feel like I've cheated in keeping the original sheet metal on mine. Good stuff! __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

07-12-2021, 07:31 PM	#11
IIGW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: phx az Posts: 317	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. From broke down and going to scrap yard, to being LS swapped, Quick-change rear end havin', Vintage air and Dakota Digital creature comforts, to the custom leather seats to plant your 5th point of contact.. Isuzu Hombre. Attached Images __________________ tubbed 1984 gmc jmmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=639738 Alice Hombre http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=808454

07-12-2021, 08:01 PM	#12
71 K20 in SD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 21	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. Some Before and After ...or maybe during since we never really finish Attached Images

07-13-2021, 01:56 PM	#13
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,224	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. In progress, Yikes! Engine bay is a little stirred at the moment. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-13-2021, 02:26 PM	#14
BLT-NT-BOT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lehi,UT Posts: 804	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. 21 years in the making. Attached Images

07-16-2021, 01:59 AM	#15
midwest customs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sedalia, MO Posts: 30	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1626415154 Attached Images Last edited by midwest customs; 07-16-2021 at 02:09 AM. Reason: Posted twice on accident. I'm trying to delete this one.

10-19-2023, 10:33 PM	#17
bennylava Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 400	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. Question - How big is the ride quality difference between the half ton, and 3/4 ton trucks? Does the 2500 ride notably rougher? Or is it just a little?

07-16-2021, 02:04 AM	#20
midwest customs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sedalia, MO Posts: 30	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1626415427 Attached Images

07-16-2021, 06:27 AM	#21
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 546	Re: Before and After ... Lets see your trucks transformation. Love this transformation, WOW, well done __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

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