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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
So I had everything back together and took it for it's maiden voyage as a short bed. I know the long bed guys say short beds don't ride as good but there isn't much difference. But it stops better and spins the tires better.lol I'm going to need a posi of some sort. But I'm pretty Damn happy with it. Except the stance that is.
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Looks perfect!
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Looks great
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Thanks looked like a 4x4 though.😂
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Nailed it!
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Couldn't live with the rake so I installed a set of drop shackles which leveled things out nicely. That will have to do till I get everything together to lower it for real.
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
That looks much better! How low are you planning to go?
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
And just like that... he's done..... lickety split...
![]() I know some guys that take that long to do a brake job! Very impressive work and speed! ![]()
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
I'll be following this build, for sure.
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
4..5/6 that's what I have on my panel and like it.
I'm just now caught up. Was mostly at this point when I started the thread. |
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
looking good!
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Been a while since I've updated my progress because there hasn't been much. Just been enjoying it though I did change the tires. Put the tires from the 70 on my panel so I ran the chrome smoothies for a few days while getting the 4 nub 15x6.5's painted up. 2 were on the truck 2 were on the original owners winter tires so I was running 2 5.5 wide and 2 6.5 wide and didn't realize it.
If someone told me when I got my first c10 at 14 that some day I'd be running wheel covers and white walls I'd have told them they were crazy. But I love the look now. |
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Picture with the smoothes which did look good and really filled things out in the back. Plus put a sport bumper on it. Couldn't find an original that matched the truck so I just bought a new one from the guy I've been buying parts from for the last 20 years.
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Thanks, the pictures do it too much justice though.
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
What is your plan for the drop?
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
If you're in Arizona look up Metaloxfab.
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Shooting for 4.5/6 not sure exactly what I'm going to get in the rear yet. It's a leaf truck so I bought new saddles to weld on instead of spending more money on a flip kit. Already have about everything I need. Bought a whole front end from a squarebody so I can rebuild everything before I tear my truck down.
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Picked up a front end to rebuild and have accumulated most of the parts I'll need. For the front cpp drop spindles and 6 lug rotors. UMI 2" drop springs. Moog everything to rebuild the front end PST polygraphite control arm bushings. Delco master and brake hoses, front end has all the brake lines and proportioning valve on it so I'm planning on using them. Also bought a Redhead quick ratio steering box. For the back I bought new perches spring plates and Ubolts from Roughstuff specialties. I already have 1 to 2" drop shackles in the rear I can leave them or go back to the stock shackles depending on what flipping the axle gives me.
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Bumper looks good!!!
Which color of blue is that??? |
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
It's pricey but money well spent vs. potentially screwing up nice/clean sheet metal.
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Re: 70 gmc DIY build
Very awesome work on the shortbed conversion, definitely learned some things that I could have done different/better if I were to go back and do another.
With the caps and white lines, your truck looks a lot like my new one! You are beating me to the drop, so I'm following along for inspiration! Keep up the good work (and keep us posted).
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