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C10_ustacould · 07-13-2016, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Still tinkering and cruising. Amazing how many little things go wrong with a truck when it sits for 3 years...

Can't be too bad, looks like it got you to where local beers are served.

gringoloco · 07-14-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Can't be too bad, looks like it got you to where local beers are served.

Good eye! It's actually a fruit/veggie stand that also sells beer. I was there looking for potatoes

In the last few days I've completely redone the carb's linkage, wiring, and plumbing (step dad installed a new edelbrock, thanks, but not up to standard), got the fuel gauge working again (broken sender wire), stopped an awful squeaking (lubed hood hinges/latch), and got the stereo working properly (amp/subs were acting up). I'm no fan of the electric choke and I need to set the idle mixture to something other than eye-watering.

Though I've enjoyed the small fixes, and the truck is a pleasure to drive, it has left me wanting more. I think selling the 5.0 will provide enough fundage to make some improvements, but where to start, engine/transmission or suspension?

smbrouss70 · 07-13-2016, 12:51 PM

Yep, letting them sit is the worst thing for them. Glad to see you getting right back at them!

**Palf70Step** · 07-13-2016, 05:40 PM

gringoloco · 07-13-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Yep, letting them sit is the worst thing for them. Glad to see you getting right back at them!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey Chris,
It does suck letting any vehicle sit for that long.
It's cool you're back in the C10 gang. Are you back in Texas?

Not TX this time, but UT. There are tons of old trucks here, but most of them 4wd.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Still looks great though!

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Thanks guys, good to be back! Slowly chipping away at the little nags, but overall enjoying it very much; although after driving it back to back with my 'winter beater' 5.0 muskrat, I kinda wish the truck had efi, and R&P, and a manual transmission, and coilovers, and, and, and...

Hmmmm... I'll have to think for a bit on this...

smbrouss70 · 07-14-2016, 05:39 PM

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

C10_ustacould · 07-15-2016, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Good eye! It's actually a fruit/veggie stand that also sells beer. I was there looking for potatoes

In the last few days I've completely redone the carb's linkage, wiring, and plumbing (step dad installed a new edelbrock, thanks, but not up to standard), got the fuel gauge working again (broken sender wire), stopped an awful squeaking (lubed hood hinges/latch), and got the stereo working properly (amp/subs were acting up). I'm no fan of the electric choke and I need to set the idle mixture to something other than eye-watering.

Though I've enjoyed the small fixes, and the truck is a pleasure to drive, it has left me wanting more. I think selling the 5.0 will provide enough fundage to make some improvements, but where to start, engine/transmission or suspension?

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

Definitely suspension, get the stance, handling, and stopping right and then you can give it more GO!

gringoloco · 07-15-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Truck looks really good, can't wait to see what upgrades you make!

Thanks, me too!

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties!

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Definitely suspension, get the stance, handling, and stopping right and then you can give it more GO!

I think I agree with you guys. Been looking at a few options, but need to do some more research.

- Porterbuilt is at the top of the list, due to options, trusted design, amongst other positives. I think a mild front DM would pair well with NoLimit's rear coilover trailing arm kit and would keep it simple.

- NoLimit WideRide looks good, but I've read of teething problems which I'm not sure were ever resolved. Also don't like the idea of cutting huge reliefs into the inner fenders.

- Global West's option looks interesting, but they are stingy with the info. I'll email them to see if they can answer ground clearance, engine placement, alignment specs, etc. Downside, for me anyway, is that it keeps the steering box and linkage.

- Scott's, I'll be honest I haven't really looked at. Adding that to the 'to do' list.

...but part of me would like to go lower, especially after parking next to this pretty little thing. I'm trying to control the snowball. Once you go touring or extreme, the additional supporting mods get out of hand quickly

C10_ustacould · 07-15-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks, me too!

I think I agree with you guys. Been looking at a few options, but need to do some more research.

- Porterbuilt is at the top of the list, due to options, trusted design, amongst other positives. I think a mild front DM would pair well with NoLimit's rear coilover trailing arm kit and would keep it simple.

- NoLimit WideRide looks good, but I've read of teething problems which I'm not sure were ever resolved. Also don't like the idea of cutting huge reliefs into the inner fenders.

- Global West's option looks interesting, but they are stingy with the info. I'll email them to see if they can answer ground clearance, engine placement, alignment specs, etc. Downside, for me anyway, is that it keeps the steering box and linkage.

- Scott's, I'll be honest I haven't really looked at. Adding that to the 'to do' list.

...but part of me would like to go lower, especially after parking next to this pretty little thing. I'm trying to control the snowball. Once you go touring or extreme, the additional supporting mods get out of hand quickly

I don't think an extreme drop on coilovers is very practical, just too low. But it certainly depends on how much and where you're going to drive it. Don't forget RideTech for coilovers, site vendor MCB matt has KILLER prices on their stuff. There are a couple install videos of their stuff on here somewhere, definitely worth a look.

gringoloco · 07-15-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

I don't think an extreme drop on coilovers is very practical, just too low. But it certainly depends on how much and where you're going to drive it. Don't forget RideTech for coilovers, site vendor MCB matt has KILLER prices on their stuff. There are a couple install videos of their stuff on here somewhere, definitely worth a look.

Ridetech makes great products, agreed, but the lack of wheel centering and no gained ground clearance are a turnoff. If I do go PB/NL, I'll likely use their coilovers. Though, the Vikings look enticing.

I really like the stance of this one (full PB coilover), though maybe just a tad higher in the rear for me.

Bennett68C10 · 07-14-2016, 08:22 PM

Truck looks really good, can't wait to see what upgrades you make!

smbrouss70 · 07-15-2016, 03:01 PM

That grey truck is sweet, but it is not an accurate representation of the REVO suspension height, as it was modified to sit a couple of inches lower than it's bolt-in beginnings.

SCOTI · 07-15-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

That grey truck is sweet, but it is not an accurate representation of the REVO suspension height, as it was modified to sit a couple of inches lower than it's bolt-in beginnings.

I thought the rear might have been. Wasn't aware of mods to the front. Where is that info?

smbrouss70 · 07-15-2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I thought the rear might have been. Wasn't aware of mods to the front. Where is that info?

Ambition Road's facebook gallery on the truck.
https://www.facebook.com/Ambitionroa...89182187854104

SCOTI · 07-15-2016, 03:55 PM

I followed the build on Lateral-g but that info was not listed. I was curious how it sat @ that point.

gringoloco · 07-19-2016, 07:52 PM

Update: I think I've pretty-well settled on PB for the upgrade. All of the others have self-eliminated for one reason or another; add to that I already have the PB sway bar mounted and have some "in store credit" with them and it's a no-brainer.

Working with them now to determine what the best course of action is based on how low I want it to sit. Also need to fluff the truck fund by selling off some "extra" vehicles...

C10_ustacould · 07-19-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Update: I think I've pretty-well settled on PB for the upgrade. All of the others have self-eliminated for one reason or another; add to that I already have the PB sway bar mounted and have some "in store credit" with them and it's a no-brainer.

Working with them now to determine what the best course of action is based on how low I want it to sit. Also need to fluff the truck fund by selling off some "extra" vehicles...

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

**Hart_Rod** · 07-19-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

Piece of cake, I know some one who's done that before....

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gringoloco · 07-20-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Nate and his crew make killer parts, a touring DM with coilovers would be about as low as I could go with my local roads. Only drawback is having to raise the bed floor a bit...

Agreed. Killer parts. I wish the bed floor was the only drawback to touring height. I count steering frame notch, inner fenders, hood hinges, electric fan, high hump, shifter, exhaust, driveshaft, brake/fuel plumbing... and that's just off the top of my head. This is the snowball effect I'm wanting to avoid.

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Piece of cake, I know some one who's done that before....

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The bed on this one is raised 3" already, but I'd need 5" to clear the mild step notch, which would match the touring height front.

I just gotta decide how much that extra inch is worth to me

67ChevyRedneck · 07-29-2016, 11:10 PM

But it's still prettier than all the other ones

knomadd · 07-31-2016, 11:39 AM

It may not fit in, but I bet it gets a lot more attention than those other trucks. It's awesome that your wife likes to drive it. I think it's cool when my wife wants to drive mine. Unless I really want to drive it.

**raggedjim** · 08-02-2016, 10:16 PM

Looks to me like a dime surrounded by a bunch of penny's...

Nice truck, Rg

gringoloco · 08-05-2016, 10:40 PM

Ol' girl got a bath today, I think the first real one in 3 years...

gringoloco · 08-06-2016, 12:13 AM

How it sits now:

gringoloco · 08-06-2016, 12:16 AM

How it needs to sit:

07-13-2016, 12:51 PM	#3
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Yep, letting them sit is the worst thing for them. Glad to see you getting right back at them! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

07-13-2016, 05:40 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,522	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 __________________ 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!

07-14-2016, 05:39 PM	#6
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Definitely the suspension! It doesn't have to be super powerful to have fun in the twisties! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

07-14-2016, 08:22 PM	#11
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Truck looks really good, can't wait to see what upgrades you make! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-15-2016, 03:01 PM	#12
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 That grey truck is sweet, but it is not an accurate representation of the REVO suspension height, as it was modified to sit a couple of inches lower than it's bolt-in beginnings. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 07-15-2016 at 03:13 PM. Reason: Adding pics

07-15-2016, 03:55 PM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,149	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I followed the build on Lateral-g but that info was not listed. I was curious how it sat @ that point. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-19-2016, 07:52 PM	#16
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Update: I think I've pretty-well settled on PB for the upgrade. All of the others have self-eliminated for one reason or another; add to that I already have the PB sway bar mounted and have some "in store credit" with them and it's a no-brainer. Working with them now to determine what the best course of action is based on how low I want it to sit. Also need to fluff the truck fund by selling off some "extra" vehicles... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

07-29-2016, 11:10 PM	#20
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07-31-2016, 11:39 AM	#21
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 It may not fit in, but I bet it gets a lot more attention than those other trucks. It's awesome that your wife likes to drive it. I think it's cool when my wife wants to drive mine. Unless I really want to drive it. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

08-02-2016, 10:16 PM	#22
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,669	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks to me like a dime surrounded by a bunch of penny's... Nice truck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

08-05-2016, 10:40 PM	#23
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Ol' girl got a bath today, I think the first real one in 3 years... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-06-2016, 12:13 AM	#24
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 How it sits now: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-06-2016, 12:16 AM	#25
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 How it needs to sit: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy



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