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BB72CHEVKT · 10-24-2012, 12:05 PM

I took mine off and trashed them not knowing they were worth some money. I would say keep them if it was a LWB.

Zoomin · 10-24-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Ok, .. so next question / decision.

Front Bumper guards.. On, or Off ? Smooth bumper?

Off, smooth.

silverspeed04 · 10-24-2012, 12:48 PM

If I am home from Afghanistan by the 6th, I will probably come down to Nooga and visit during the stop but I am not going to make the tour. I am trying to have the truck in good enough mechanical shape for next years tour as I want to do the whole thing.

CC69Rat · 10-24-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by silverspeed04

If I am home from Afghanistan by the 6th, I will probably come down to Nooga and visit during the stop but I am not going to make the tour. I am trying to have the truck in good enough mechanical shape for next years tour as I want to do the whole thing.

Ahh! Thank you sir for your service to our country. My hat's off to you. When you get home, give me a shout and we'll get together somewhere between, maybe Nashville / M'Boro ,etc. Dinner's on me.

I'll be glad to help with the truck too! Get home buddy! Be safe.

silverspeed04 · 10-24-2012, 01:27 PM

Sounds like a plan... I can come all the way to Cleveland though. I'm a driver, love being on the road... And I appreciate your offer to help as well. I am an IT guy so I stay on the computer pretty much all day and after I read all 41 pages of your build and 100+ of some others, I think the only snag I am going to run into is paint and body but a friend of mine pointed me at instructional rental videos and Im pretty good at picking things up as soon as I see it..Gonna start my build thread this evening and state my intentions with the truck.

CC69Rat · 10-24-2012, 01:44 PM

I paint some too, Ill be happy to share what I know about prep, primers and paint.
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Bennett68C10 · 10-24-2012, 03:30 PM

I vote bumper guards off, I like smooth bumpers. Oh and your wood looks great.
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raull · 10-24-2012, 03:38 PM

my vote !!! guards off !!!!

big_al_71 · 10-24-2012, 05:09 PM

Smooth bumper = 100% better

**Graham57a** · 10-24-2012, 05:57 PM

Billet wheels=smooth bumper. Stock full wheel covers=bumper guards

silverspeed04 · 10-24-2012, 06:13 PM

Bumper guards off...

shawno72 · 10-24-2012, 06:42 PM

I like the early bumper guards.
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CC69Rat · 10-24-2012, 08:46 PM

Do they even make a smooth bumper for a GMC? I dont recall ever seeing one. The one on the truck now has a couple holes in it where maybe fog lights once were? I may just pull the guards off and see how it looks.
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silverspeed04 · 10-24-2012, 08:52 PM

If they dont, you could always insert the bolts. weld them to the back side of the bumper so they stay in place, grind the heads off, do some welding on the front side, smooth everything out and re-chrome it

BB72CHEVKT · 10-24-2012, 08:56 PM

They aren't easy to get off.

NewType72 · 10-24-2012, 09:01 PM

bumper guards on IMO and that sop would be way more than perfect for anyone here

bossmanivy · 10-25-2012, 08:04 PM

I would have to agree. Leave them off. Less is more.
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CC69Rat · 10-29-2012, 09:28 AM

Dad and I worked on the GMC yesterday. We got the Hotchkis trailing arm brackets, both trailing arms, the drop springs and bump stops installed. The UBolts and drop blocks are in place, but only snug right now. The drop blocks I got are the slide in type and I'm not 100% comortable they won't slip out (?) We need to figure out some way to lock them in place. While they torq to 75-80, I don't think they'd come out but I want to be sure.

We started to take the center section apart to swap axles but the bolt that holds the pin broke off. I understand this is a very common thing, and something like 80% of the time this bolt will break when you try to take it out. I am going to have to get one of the extraction kits to get it. Not a big deal, just a pain. Grade 8 going back in.

On a positive note the gear oil and gasket looked fairly recent. The rear end gears look really nice, it is a 3:08 but it really pulls strong. I'm just going to leave it. I thought it was higher than that (?) It winds pretty good at freeway speed. That's probably why I'm getting 20-22mpg. (3OTT gear combo maybe?)

It's looking really good. My exhaust will need to come completely off and re-worked. the lowered / relocated trailing arms are really close to the mufflers now. Another job, for another day.

I have a Hellwig rear swaybar for it but I'm not sure how it mounts (?) Anyone have any pictures of the rear swaybar config? I'm going to create a seperate post on it.

Check back later, axles coming soon ..

gcburdic · 10-29-2012, 10:04 AM

Hey Rat...saw you mention something about the Hot Rod Power Tour....we got a group coming to Arlington from out east to do the Long haul...make sure you stay up to date with us....would love to meet you and your Dad along the route...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531616

Rusbuilt · 10-29-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Dad and I worked on the GMC yesterday. We got the Hotchkis trailing arm brackets, both trailing arms, the drop springs and bump stops installed. The UBolts and drop blocks are in place, but only snug right now. The drop blocks I got are the slide in type and I'm not 100% comortable they won't slip out (?) We need to figure out some way to lock them in place. While they torq to 75-80, I don't think they'd come out but I want to be sure.

We started to take the center section apart to swap axles but the bolt that holds the pin broke off. I understand this is a very common thing, and something like 80% of the time this bolt will break when you try to take it out. I am going to have to get one of the extraction kits to get it. Not a big deal, just a pain. Grade 8 going back in.

On a positive note the gear oil and gasket looked fairly recent. The rear end gears look really nice, it is a 3:08 but it really pulls strong. I'm just going to leave it. I thought it was higher than that (?) It winds pretty good at freeway speed. That's probably why I'm getting 20-22mpg. (3OTT gear combo maybe?)

It's looking really good. My exhaust will need to come completely off and re-worked. the lowered / relocated trailing arms are really close to the mufflers now. Another job, for another day.

I have a Hellwig rear swaybar for it but I'm not sure how it mounts (?) Anyone have any pictures of the rear swaybar config? I'm going to create a seperate post on it.

Check back later, axles coming soon ..

Sounds like you guys made some progress! We need to plan a meet where you guys come up here or some of us come down there!

CC69Rat · 10-29-2012, 09:10 PM

I'm down .. just say when. East Coast C10 bash ?

Rusbuilt · 10-29-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

I'm down .. just say when. East Coast C10 bash ?

That has a nice ring to it!!

CC69Rat · 10-29-2012, 09:43 PM

I think might plan to meet up with Burdic and those guys, at least Chatt/ Charlotte HRPT. You Nashville fellas comin this way? I may do Birmingham too.. we'll see what happens.
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Rusbuilt · 10-29-2012, 09:48 PM

Chuck (thelonerife) have been talking about participating.. Not sure if he will be driving one of his or if we will both ride in mine!

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-01-2012, 11:35 PM

So...did you, or are you buying the shop? I thought I saw mention of your "job situation" in another thread...

10-24-2012, 12:05 PM	#1026
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I took mine off and trashed them not knowing they were worth some money. I would say keep them if it was a LWB. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-24-2012, 12:48 PM	#1028
silverspeed04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop If I am home from Afghanistan by the 6th, I will probably come down to Nooga and visit during the stop but I am not going to make the tour. I am trying to have the truck in good enough mechanical shape for next years tour as I want to do the whole thing. __________________ ~MAC~ She broke my heart...So I broke her Jaw! Project Grinder: 1972 Chevy C10 Longbed Mistress Jade: 2005 4WD Silverado 2500 Ex Cab 6.0 Miss Daisy: 2006 Kawasaki ZX6, full Akrapovic Race Pipe, PCIII, Ignition Control, Ivans block off plates, Motion Pro Throttle kit Seduction: 2013 Harley Street Glide

10-24-2012, 01:27 PM	#1030
silverspeed04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Sounds like a plan... I can come all the way to Cleveland though. I'm a driver, love being on the road... And I appreciate your offer to help as well. I am an IT guy so I stay on the computer pretty much all day and after I read all 41 pages of your build and 100+ of some others, I think the only snag I am going to run into is paint and body but a friend of mine pointed me at instructional rental videos and Im pretty good at picking things up as soon as I see it..Gonna start my build thread this evening and state my intentions with the truck. __________________ ~MAC~ She broke my heart...So I broke her Jaw! Project Grinder: 1972 Chevy C10 Longbed Mistress Jade: 2005 4WD Silverado 2500 Ex Cab 6.0 Miss Daisy: 2006 Kawasaki ZX6, full Akrapovic Race Pipe, PCIII, Ignition Control, Ivans block off plates, Motion Pro Throttle kit Seduction: 2013 Harley Street Glide

10-24-2012, 01:44 PM	#1031
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I paint some too, Ill be happy to share what I know about prep, primers and paint. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-24-2012, 03:30 PM	#1032
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I vote bumper guards off, I like smooth bumpers. Oh and your wood looks great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-24-2012, 03:38 PM	#1033
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop my vote !!! guards off !!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

10-24-2012, 05:09 PM	#1034
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Smooth bumper = 100% better __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-24-2012, 05:57 PM	#1035
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,856	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Billet wheels=smooth bumper. Stock full wheel covers=bumper guards __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

10-24-2012, 06:13 PM	#1036
silverspeed04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Bumper guards off... __________________ ~MAC~ She broke my heart...So I broke her Jaw! Project Grinder: 1972 Chevy C10 Longbed Mistress Jade: 2005 4WD Silverado 2500 Ex Cab 6.0 Miss Daisy: 2006 Kawasaki ZX6, full Akrapovic Race Pipe, PCIII, Ignition Control, Ivans block off plates, Motion Pro Throttle kit Seduction: 2013 Harley Street Glide

10-24-2012, 06:42 PM	#1037
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I like the early bumper guards. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-24-2012, 08:46 PM	#1038
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Do they even make a smooth bumper for a GMC? I dont recall ever seeing one. The one on the truck now has a couple holes in it where maybe fog lights once were? I may just pull the guards off and see how it looks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-24-2012, 08:52 PM	#1039
silverspeed04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop If they dont, you could always insert the bolts. weld them to the back side of the bumper so they stay in place, grind the heads off, do some welding on the front side, smooth everything out and re-chrome it __________________ ~MAC~ She broke my heart...So I broke her Jaw! Project Grinder: 1972 Chevy C10 Longbed Mistress Jade: 2005 4WD Silverado 2500 Ex Cab 6.0 Miss Daisy: 2006 Kawasaki ZX6, full Akrapovic Race Pipe, PCIII, Ignition Control, Ivans block off plates, Motion Pro Throttle kit Seduction: 2013 Harley Street Glide

10-24-2012, 08:56 PM	#1040
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop They aren't easy to get off. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-24-2012, 09:01 PM	#1041
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop bumper guards on IMO and that sop would be way more than perfect for anyone here __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-25-2012, 08:04 PM	#1042
bossmanivy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 127	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I would have to agree. Leave them off. Less is more. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548037



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10-29-2012, 09:28 AM	#1043
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Dad and I worked on the GMC yesterday. We got the Hotchkis trailing arm brackets, both trailing arms, the drop springs and bump stops installed. The UBolts and drop blocks are in place, but only snug right now. The drop blocks I got are the slide in type and I'm not 100% comortable they won't slip out (?) We need to figure out some way to lock them in place. While they torq to 75-80, I don't think they'd come out but I want to be sure. We started to take the center section apart to swap axles but the bolt that holds the pin broke off. I understand this is a very common thing, and something like 80% of the time this bolt will break when you try to take it out. I am going to have to get one of the extraction kits to get it. Not a big deal, just a pain. Grade 8 going back in. On a positive note the gear oil and gasket looked fairly recent. The rear end gears look really nice, it is a 3:08 but it really pulls strong. I'm just going to leave it. I thought it was higher than that (?) It winds pretty good at freeway speed. That's probably why I'm getting 20-22mpg. (3OTT gear combo maybe?) It's looking really good. My exhaust will need to come completely off and re-worked. the lowered / relocated trailing arms are really close to the mufflers now. Another job, for another day. I have a Hellwig rear swaybar for it but I'm not sure how it mounts (?) Anyone have any pictures of the rear swaybar config? I'm going to create a seperate post on it. Check back later, axles coming soon .. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-29-2012, 10:04 AM	#1044
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Hey Rat...saw you mention something about the Hot Rod Power Tour....we got a group coming to Arlington from out east to do the Long haul...make sure you stay up to date with us....would love to meet you and your Dad along the route...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531616 __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-29-2012, 09:10 PM	#1046
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I'm down .. just say when. East Coast C10 bash ? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-29-2012, 09:43 PM	#1048
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop I think might plan to meet up with Burdic and those guys, at least Chatt/ Charlotte HRPT. You Nashville fellas comin this way? I may do Birmingham too.. we'll see what happens. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-29-2012, 09:48 PM	#1049
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop Chuck (thelonerife) have been talking about participating.. Not sure if he will be driving one of his or if we will both ride in mine! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-01-2012, 11:35 PM	#1050
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Project Grande Slam: Coley's Hot Rod Shop So...did you, or are you buying the shop? I thought I saw mention of your "job situation" in another thread...

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