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72BlckButy · 12-22-2011, 12:05 PM

Al... I remember what it was like when I installed the drop and new shoes; it's quite exhilarating.

Awesome, purely awesome.

And Keith's right, get that alignment done.

big_al_71 · 12-22-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Al,... don't forget to get an alignment done.

I told my alignment guy I wanted it as LOW as possible.
The sad part,... it has to be a little higher in the front, than I like,... to get the front suspension to come into specs.

Thanks for the heads up

I am pretty lucky that I have a hunter aligment machine in my shop so I the aligment is super simple being that I am doing itin my own shop other than the mufflers which I have to have someone else do.
I appreciate it...

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Al... I remember what it was like when I installed the drop and new shoes; it's quite exhilarating.

Awesome, purely awesome.

And Keith's right, get that alignment done.

I can definetly relate

big_al_71 · 12-23-2011, 08:27 PM

Crappy cell picts

*Puropedo* · 12-24-2011, 02:10 AM

Love the new look!... Go get yourself a new camera

nibs · 12-24-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Puropedo

Love the new look!... Go get yourself a new camera

X2

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-24-2011, 09:14 AM

tRUCK LOOKS SOOO MUCH BETTER WITH OUT THE BLACK WHEELS ON IT.. Those new shinny wheels really bring that truck uptodate..

big_al_71 · 12-24-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Puropedo

Love the new look!... Go get yourself a new camera

Thanks!!!!

I do own a Cannon EOS Digital....I am just too lazy to charge it up

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Originally Posted by nibs

X2

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

tRUCK LOOKS SOOO MUCH BETTER WITH OUT THE BLACK WHEELS ON IT.. Those new shinny wheels really bring that truck uptodate..

Thank you !!! I agree!!!

big_al_71 · 12-24-2011, 09:59 AM

when I get home today I will have my wife take some real nice pictures to show you all with our Cannon EOS digital........

gcburdic · 12-24-2011, 12:04 PM

you done good big al!!!....the trophy case is gonna be full this year!!!!

butternut1972 · 12-24-2011, 12:21 PM

WOW. That thing is dead sexy. Nice job Big Al. Have a great christmas.

gearys 5600 · 12-24-2011, 03:35 PM

LOVE the new look !! AAAA+++++

big_al_71 · 12-24-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

you done good big al!!!....the trophy case is gonna be full this year!!!!

thank you!!!!!
I hope so

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

WOW. That thing is dead sexy. Nice job Big Al. Have a great christmas.

Thank you!!!!

Merry christmas to you as well!!!

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Originally Posted by gearys 5600

LOVE the new look !! AAAA+++++

thank you!!!!!

OC 72 · 12-24-2011, 04:08 PM

Damn! that sure looks sweet!

big_al_71 · 12-24-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 72

Damn! that sure looks sweet!

Thank you!!!!!

JWall · 12-24-2011, 06:37 PM

The new pics look good... truck sure went to the next level.

dmwphoto · 12-24-2011, 04:16 PM

now those are some decent pictures! How about the dash/engine steering wheel etc while you are at it.

big_al_71 · 12-24-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dmwphoto

now those are some decent pictures! How about the dash/engine steering wheel etc while you are at it.

Best I can do for now

big mike71 · 12-24-2011, 05:51 PM

Big Al, your truck has always been one of my favorites. I really like the new look, Good job.

big_al_71 · 12-27-2011, 02:21 PM

Took my truck to my friend's muffler shop and we redid the mufflers and built installed turn downs. I am not a big fan of turn downs but they will do for now. Drove the truck to my shop and re aligned the truck. Double checked all wires, lines etc under the truck while on the lift and I probably used about 25 tie wraps

wrapping lines nice and tight...

class01 · 12-24-2011, 06:10 PM

ahhhhh new pics!! thanks for the early christmas gift

butternut1972 · 12-24-2011, 07:45 PM

Al how do like that master cylinder set up? I have been thinking of going with that MC to get rid of the big booster set up. That looks so much cleaner.

**lolife99** · 12-25-2011, 12:17 AM

Al,... I think I figured out why your wheels took so long.
There were in here somewhere. Ha.
Billet Specialties makes some NICE wheels

big_al_71 · 12-25-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Big Al, your truck has always been one of my favorites. I really like the new look, Good job.

Thanks Mike!!!!

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Originally Posted by class01

ahhhhh new pics!! thanks for the early christmas gift

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Originally Posted by JWall

The new pics look good... truck sure went to the next level.

thanks justin

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Al how do like that master cylinder set up? I have been thinking of going with that MC to get rid of the big booster set up. That looks so much cleaner.

It stops pretty good I did drive the truck today a few times around my neighborhood and the brakes felt very good...

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Al,... I think I figured out why your wheels took so long.
There were in here somewhere. Ha.
Billet Specialties makes some NICE wheels

Too funny Keith!!!!

**lolife99** · 12-25-2011, 11:14 AM

Al,... that picture was on Billet Specialties Facebook page.
I do think they try to get their custom built wheels sent out in around 30 days.
That's fast.
My Torq Thrust II's took 3 months.

Anyway,... it was worth the wait.
Your truck looks perfect!

big_al_71 · 12-25-2011, 11:20 AM

I agree that the quality of these wheels is superb completely worth the wait. Thanks for the compliments.

Merry Christmas Keith !!!!
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12-22-2011, 12:05 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al... I remember what it was like when I installed the drop and new shoes; it's quite exhilarating. Awesome, purely awesome. And Keith's right, get that alignment done. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-23-2011, 08:27 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Crappy cell picts Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by big_al_71; 12-24-2011 at 04:10 PM.

12-24-2011, 02:10 AM	#4
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Love the new look!... Go get yourself a new camera

12-24-2011, 09:14 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild tRUCK LOOKS SOOO MUCH BETTER WITH OUT THE BLACK WHEELS ON IT.. Those new shinny wheels really bring that truck uptodate.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-24-2011, 09:59 AM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild when I get home today I will have my wife take some real nice pictures to show you all with our Cannon EOS digital........ __________________ 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

12-24-2011, 12:04 PM	#9
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild you done good big al!!!....the trophy case is gonna be full this year!!!! __________________ 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

12-24-2011, 12:21 PM	#10
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild WOW. That thing is dead sexy. Nice job Big Al. Have a great christmas. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

12-24-2011, 03:35 PM	#11
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild LOVE the new look !! AAAA+++++ __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

12-24-2011, 04:08 PM	#13
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Damn! that sure looks sweet!

12-24-2011, 06:37 PM	#15
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The new pics look good... truck sure went to the next level. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

12-24-2011, 04:16 PM	#16
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild now those are some decent pictures! How about the dash/engine steering wheel etc while you are at it.

12-24-2011, 05:51 PM	#18
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Big Al, your truck has always been one of my favorites. I really like the new look, Good job. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

12-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#19
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Took my truck to my friend's muffler shop and we redid the mufflers and built installed turn downs. I am not a big fan of turn downs but they will do for now. Drove the truck to my shop and re aligned the truck. Double checked all wires, lines etc under the truck while on the lift and I probably used about 25 tie wraps wrapping lines nice and tight... Attached Images __________________ 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

12-24-2011, 06:10 PM	#20
class01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 295	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild ahhhhh new pics!! thanks for the early christmas gift

12-24-2011, 07:45 PM	#21
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al how do like that master cylinder set up? I have been thinking of going with that MC to get rid of the big booster set up. That looks so much cleaner. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD



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12-25-2011, 12:17 AM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al,... I think I figured out why your wheels took so long. There were in here somewhere. Ha. Billet Specialties makes some NICE wheels Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-25-2011, 11:14 AM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al,... that picture was on Billet Specialties Facebook page. I do think they try to get their custom built wheels sent out in around 30 days. That's fast. My Torq Thrust II's took 3 months. Anyway,... it was worth the wait. Your truck looks perfect! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-25-2011, 11:20 AM	#25
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I agree that the quality of these wheels is superb completely worth the wait. Thanks for the compliments. Merry Christmas Keith !!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

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