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glock35ipsc · 10-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

hey, did you ever get the pedal from rancho? just curious... and how is it your sig says 3.42's? putting the carriage before the horses arent ya?!

pm sent too..

I did. Got it on Wednesday, sold it yesterday, and shipped it today!

My sig has always said 3.42! I figure I have it in my possession, so.......

I got the cover off tonight, lube was clean and didn't stink. Well, didn't stink beyond normal gear lube stink. Confirmed they are 3.42's, 12 and 41 teeth. Cleaned the cover and put it back on, then cut off the spring pads and shock mounts. Tomorrow I'll take it outside and pressure wash it, then start grinding.

Should have it all done by early afternoon.

I couldn't find enough wheel studs in town today, so I just bought new lug nuts.

menace121978 · 10-02-2009, 10:14 PM

glad it looks good in there... last time i was rearend hunting i had to pull 5 different covers off before i found a decent set of spider gears.

cant wait to hear your reaction to the new gears!!

**nlped** · 10-02-2009, 10:28 PM

Man, that's great! They will really wake that truck up.

menace121978 · 10-02-2009, 10:39 PM

Ed, i dont think he's been sleeping since last saturday!

glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 02:51 PM

Old rear is out, new one has all the brackets cut off and ground smooth. Removed the two lower springs (thick one, and the next longest) and made new locating bolts by turning the heads of shorter 3/8" bolts down on the lathe. The new rear has the spring perches marked. Heading to lunch with the kids now, and will finish it up when we get back.

Pic tonight.

djracer · 10-03-2009, 02:58 PM

Sweet

glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 03:17 PM

I took another measurement before we left. Axle flange to axle flange is 1" wider. I was measuring housing flange to housing flange.

glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 07:08 PM

All done! I first took two leafs out, but that was too low. It was lower than the front. Only by 1/2" or so, but noticeable. So we put the thick bottom spring back in, and it sits perfect!!!

Getting in the shower now, athen we are going to go over to Pierce to eat. I'll put up some pics tonight or in the morning. Test drive report coming in a few hours!!

**nlped** · 10-03-2009, 07:13 PM

Awesome to hear!!! You're gonna love the 3.42's!!!

djracer · 10-03-2009, 07:14 PM

now you need a locker

glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

now you need a locker

Yeah buddy! Probably over the winter or spring.

OK, wife is taking longer to get ready than usual, so here are some pics:

glock35ipsc · 10-03-2009, 07:55 PM

More....

djracer · 10-03-2009, 08:01 PM

nice work as usual

cjracing15 · 10-03-2009, 08:25 PM

You are right it sits perfect! How did the test drive go? Did the wider rearend drive any different than the stock?

menace121978 · 10-03-2009, 08:37 PM

awesome work as usual. add another thing to the "to do" list! Fred looks sweet... nice and level now. and i love the action pics. hurry home!!!

**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2009, 08:43 PM

Very Nice!!!

Bring it on over to my place....and leave it

joe231 · 10-03-2009, 09:08 PM

glock35ipsc · 10-04-2009, 12:09 AM

HOLY CRAP!! Night and day!!!!!! Rolling along at 20-25 and deck it, and it blows the tires off. It doesn't feel as squirrely going down the road either. I'm waaay happy now!

Next up is to lower it a little more all around. Not much, 2"-3" tops. I'll do 2.5" spindles in the front, and I have a set of new stock front springs in the shed that I'll use and cut to adjust the final height. Then in the rear I'll just pull the large lower spring back out. That should put it just about perfect all the way around.

Can you say permagrin!??!!?!!

Driveway Dreams · 10-04-2009, 12:23 AM

Heck Ya!!!!

That is awesome man. Way to go.
Oh...I can, "permagrin"

menace121978 · 10-04-2009, 01:00 AM

me too! thats bad @ss buddy!! we need another video... maybe a drive-by??

joe231 · 10-04-2009, 01:34 AM

with some tire smoke, of course

Driveway Dreams · 10-04-2009, 04:16 PM

Prove to us (and the world) that it will boil them from a roll. I don't know if I can believe it yet.

joe231 · 10-04-2009, 04:52 PM

count me in as a skeptic also

hessian18 · 10-04-2009, 04:59 PM

Did I ever mention im a slacker ??

ahahhahahah

Cant wait to see some video !

menace121978 · 10-04-2009, 05:37 PM

all i know for sure is that Fred starts up and the throttle is working!

10-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#952
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" glad it looks good in there... last time i was rearend hunting i had to pull 5 different covers off before i found a decent set of spider gears. cant wait to hear your reaction to the new gears!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-02-2009, 10:28 PM	#953
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Man, that's great! They will really wake that truck up. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-02-2009, 10:39 PM	#954
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Ed, i dont think he's been sleeping since last saturday! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-03-2009, 02:51 PM	#955
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Old rear is out, new one has all the brackets cut off and ground smooth. Removed the two lower springs (thick one, and the next longest) and made new locating bolts by turning the heads of shorter 3/8" bolts down on the lathe. The new rear has the spring perches marked. Heading to lunch with the kids now, and will finish it up when we get back. Pic tonight. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-03-2009, 02:58 PM	#956
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Sweet __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-03-2009, 03:17 PM	#957
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" I took another measurement before we left. Axle flange to axle flange is 1" wider. I was measuring housing flange to housing flange. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-03-2009, 07:08 PM	#958
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" All done! I first took two leafs out, but that was too low. It was lower than the front. Only by 1/2" or so, but noticeable. So we put the thick bottom spring back in, and it sits perfect!!! Getting in the shower now, athen we are going to go over to Pierce to eat. I'll put up some pics tonight or in the morning. Test drive report coming in a few hours!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 10-03-2009 at 07:09 PM.

10-03-2009, 07:13 PM	#959
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Awesome to hear!!! You're gonna love the 3.42's!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-03-2009, 07:14 PM	#960
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" now you need a locker __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-03-2009, 07:55 PM	#962
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" More.... Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-03-2009, 08:01 PM	#963
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" nice work as usual __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-03-2009, 08:25 PM	#964
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" You are right it sits perfect! How did the test drive go? Did the wider rearend drive any different than the stock? __________________ The fleet 94 Chevy 4x4 reg cab 2018 Traverse (wifes car) 1977 SWB stepside 1949 Chevy truck Last edited by cjracing15; 10-03-2009 at 08:27 PM.

10-03-2009, 08:37 PM	#965
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" awesome work as usual. add another thing to the "to do" list! Fred looks sweet... nice and level now. and i love the action pics. hurry home!!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-03-2009, 08:43 PM	#966
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Very Nice!!! Bring it on over to my place....and leave it __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-03-2009, 09:08 PM	#967
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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10-04-2009, 12:09 AM	#968
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" HOLY CRAP!! Night and day!!!!!! Rolling along at 20-25 and deck it, and it blows the tires off. It doesn't feel as squirrely going down the road either. I'm waaay happy now! Next up is to lower it a little more all around. Not much, 2"-3" tops. I'll do 2.5" spindles in the front, and I have a set of new stock front springs in the shed that I'll use and cut to adjust the final height. Then in the rear I'll just pull the large lower spring back out. That should put it just about perfect all the way around. Can you say permagrin!??!!?!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-04-2009, 12:23 AM	#969
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Heck Ya!!!! That is awesome man. Way to go. Oh...I can, "permagrin" __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 10-04-2009 at 12:24 AM.

10-04-2009, 01:00 AM	#970
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" me too! thats bad @ss buddy!! we need another video... maybe a drive-by?? __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-04-2009, 01:34 AM	#971
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" with some tire smoke, of course __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-04-2009, 04:16 PM	#972
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Prove to us (and the world) that it will boil them from a roll. I don't know if I can believe it yet. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

10-04-2009, 04:52 PM	#973
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" count me in as a skeptic also __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-04-2009, 04:59 PM	#974
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" Did I ever mention im a slacker ?? ahahhahahah Cant wait to see some video ! __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

10-04-2009, 05:37 PM	#975
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Glock's new project: "Fred" all i know for sure is that Fred starts up and the throttle is working! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

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