68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog"

[spike38]

Originally Posted by chevy truck crazy

sweet thread Im def going to follow this one.. and luv the name my American Bulldog.. Are your an owner of an American bulldog, I have one they are sweet dogs.. Is so ya should post a pict with your truck nothing better than bulldogs and 67-72 trucks.

I've had american bulldogs for years, They are the best dogs I;ve ever had.
They are loyal, Trustworthy, Excellent watch dogs. And great with kids.

The reason I named it "My American Bulldog" , Is because they are not the
biggest dogs on the block, But they are definitely one of the toughest.

The bulldog I have now, Is "Buddy", And he is a 16 year old bulldog, Or 120 in dog years!!

And he fathered a litter last year, Ripped threw an exterior door,
To get to my daughters bulldog that was in heat in the laundry room.
I didn't know whether to beat his butt, Or buy him a treat.

Spike

[spike38]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i like the first paint job

I like the first one too, But if I go with it, I will need new wheels,
And I just got the new Corvette ralleys with the baby moons.
The same with the 4th and 5th ones here.

Spike

[spike38]

The past couple days, I spent working on getting some rubber under my truck.
I've been sandblasting, Painting, And putting the front suspension together.
The tie rods are wrong, I'll get the right ones next week. But here's some pics

Spike

[VA72C10]

Nice! Looks good!

[tantrumpipeline]

Looking sweet, you passed my progress quick, shelving mine until spring, gonna collect all my parts and organize for my spring time off, the first paint scheme is my choice looks super clean, any pics of the dog? I have a 3yr old mastiff/pitbull and a 9month old american bully(mastiff,bulldog,pitbull mix) great dogs wouldn't trade them for anything

[spike38]

Thanks for the encouragement!
Here is a composite
1st is a 4 month old pup I gave to a friend (120lbs at 8 months)
2nd is a picture of what my dog looks like, (but buddy don't sit still for a picture)
3rd is my daughter and her 2yr old brindle Blue nosed pit

Spike

[srea76]

Spike you don't play. I need you a few hours south east to put a fire under my project Love the dogs!

[spike38]

Originally Posted by srea76

Spike you don't play. I need you a few hours south east to put a fire under my project Love the dogs!

Thanks, I would have gotten more done.
But still waiting on my rear axles from Summit.
As far as lighting a fire, It helps that I'm building
it at my friends shop. It makes me feel that I have to
make progress. Can't just let it sit there.
Heck! He should be charging me rent. But I help him
out when I can, Or if he gets backed up. My regular
job is Electrcian/Electronics trouble shooting, So I fix any
electrical problems that come in.

Besides, Do what I do for motivation. Look threw the
"Projects and Builds" look at there progress.
It helps me get off my butt. And reapply some great ideas.

Spike

[tantrumpipeline]

nice! love the reverse brindle, I do the home checking in my area for a few rescues that are across canada and specialize in all bully breeds as well as 2 that are solely pitbulls, love em all.

[spike38]

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

nice! love the reverse brindle, I do the home checking in my area for a few rescues that are across canada and specialize in all bully breeds as well as 2 that are solely pitbulls, love em all.

I rescued Buddy when he was less than a year old, He didn't have any training,
And was totally unbearable. They let him do what ever he wanted to. Then
when got older, They wanted to put him down, Or turn him into the county pound.
It took me about a month to train him. Jumping up was the hardest habit to break.
But he has been the perfect family/guard dog since then. Here is the one picture
that I have of him, It's a couple years old. My daughter had to hold him still
and take the picture.

Spike

[srea76]

Originally Posted by spike38

Thanks, I would have gotten more done.
But still waiting on my rear axles from Summit.
As far as lighting a fire, It helps that I'm building
it at my friends shop. It makes me feel that I have to
make progress. Can't just let it sit there.
Heck! He should be charging me rent. But I help him
out when I can, Or if he gets backed up. My regular
job is Electrcian/Electronics trouble shooting, So I fix any
electrical problems that come in.

Besides, Do what I do for motivation. Look threw the
"Projects and Builds" look at there progress.
It helps me get off my butt. And reapply some great ideas.

Spike

Very True. I worked for Albany Electric for 5 years, before I took my current job in the I.T. dept. with Flash Foods.

[spike38]

Originally Posted by srea76

Very True. I worked for Albany Electric for 5 years, before I took my current job in the I.T. dept. with Flash Foods.

I worked at C.A.Brown Construction next door, From 92-96 Until I got on at the
Paper plant.

Spike

[tantrumpipeline]

cool love hearing stories like that

[srea76]

Originally Posted by spike38

I worked at C.A.Brown Construction next door, From 92-96 Until I got on at the
Paper plant.

Spike

I traveled with A.E. so I never even went to the office in Albany except twice. We did industrial work the 5 years I was there. Now I travel with Flash everyday working on store issues. I put around 55000 miles a year on my work van.

[spike38]

I'm lowering the truck 3" F / 4" R drop. So to regain most
of the lost trailing arm pitch, I'm flipping the brackets over.
This will reclaim 3 1/4" of the 4" lost.

I removed the 12 hulk rivets, And replaced them with 16
bolts, Flat washers, Lock washer, And connicle nuts.

Spike

[oldblue1968chevy]

#2

what kind of axles ya get? will they work if u keep the drums? (conversion axles pretty much) how much were they?

[spike38]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

#2

what kind of axles ya get? will they work if u keep the drums? (conversion axles pretty much) how much were they?

Superior Axle and Gear PA5855 from Summit for $120 each.
I'm doing a 5 bolt disc brake conversion, But if you wanted
drums, They would slip right on.

Spike

[spike38]

Well, I got her on all 4's again!!!
I couldn't wait on Summit any longer for the axles,
(that means, They will probable come in next week)
But, In any account, It feel like I've crossed a milestone.
I've got some more steering and suspension work to do tomorrow.
Here are some update pics.

Spike

[VA72C10]

cool. nice progress!

[67chevy1series]

nice progress it is a great feeling to get it on all 4 feet

[spike38]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

cool. nice progress!

Thanks, It feel good to see progress!

What's with the avitar? (dining room?)

Spike

[srea76]

Looks good Spike.

[spike38]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

nice progress it is a great feeling to get it on all 4 feet

It sure is!

Spike

[spike38]

Originally Posted by srea76

Looks good Spike.

Thanks, Waiting see your progress as well

Spike

[spike38]

Seasons greetings to this great group!!!!

Spike