Al's 71C10 Rebuild - Page 45 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

big_al_71 · 12-22-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nibs

Hey Al, Im curious about the wheel clearances on your fronts. Im talking to Perry about some Intros and Id love to hear some feedback from how much room you have with yours...

An Im amazed at the drastic change your truck has made! I know how you feel about how much was spent and the changes it gives you. I just bought a front dropmember and some rear goodies from Nate. All that money that nobody will be able to see! LOL

Keep up the good work

I can tell you that I have not driven The truck no more than going around the block because I have no exhaust and it is loud however I can turn from side to side almost aired out and there is no rubbing anywhere. The front size is 20x8.5 with 5.25bs on a 255-40-20 tire. I will be able to give full details once I get the exhaust done. I am with you eight there about money spent that nobody ever sees. Thank you for you compliments!!!!!
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big_al_71 · 12-22-2011, 08:17 AM

I wanted to share that Raul came over last night and we checked the front air lines and finally figured out what happened the night before with the one blown line. Seems that we left a little extra slack on the line and when I was playing with the suspension the line moved and touch the header while I was driving and of course it melted immediately . With what I did early in the morning it will be perfect. I feel better knowing that the hose did not get pinched anywhere now the hose does not have that extra inch to be able to touch again.
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72BlckButy · 12-22-2011, 08:55 AM

Awesome work Al.... that truck is killer and has me envious.

Love the new mods; as lolife99 said, you spent money but you spent it in all the right places. Quality parts and free service, what's not to like.

Can you get three pics for me? Air'd up, ride height, and laid out?

**CC69Rat** · 12-22-2011, 09:51 AM

Al -- Ever thought about a white top on your truck? Want me to Photoshop it? I think it would be a subtle change (not that it needs it!! ) But ?? .. just sayin .. I noticed it has the trim on it already.

69CST-V · 12-22-2011, 09:54 AM

Nice job troubleshooting......now get some miles under your belt showing that pristine ride to south florida..... Great job completing your goal. I like it more everytime I look at it. All I can say is "Perfect".

**superflysteiny** · 12-22-2011, 10:40 AM

Looks great as I stated earlier keep coming back to look at her
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big_al_71 · 12-22-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Al -- Ever thought about a white top on your truck? Want me to Photoshop it? I think it would be a subtle change (not that it needs it!! ) But ?? .. just sayin .. I noticed it has the trim on it already.

When i had the roof repainted I just went with black because when I bought it was black already. That idea kicked my butt for weeks while the firewall was being done and the inner part of the cab.
Since you offered I will take you up on that, would you photoshop it for me to get an idea?
Thank you!!!

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Nice job troubleshooting......now get some miles under your belt showing that pristine ride to south florida..... Great job completing your goal. I like it more everytime I look at it. All I can say is "Perfect".

Bryce I am shooting to take it to the muffler shop next week but both shops I use are both closed for the holiday so I have to wait to the first week of January.

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Looks great as I stated earlier keep coming back to look at her
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Eric I know the feeling exactly do you have any idea how many times I have looked at your black truck it has to be easily couple of hundred times.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Awesome work Al.... that truck is killer and has me envious.

Love the new mods; as lolife99 said, you spent money but you spent it in all the right places. Quality parts and free service, what's not to like.

Can you get three pics for me? Air'd up, ride height, and laid out?

Nate I will do that tonight the pictures I have posted so far are all aired out ride height is about an inch higher and all the way up is about four inches higher. I will take some good shots and post them all....
Thanks for the compliment!!!!!!

**lolife99** · 12-22-2011, 11:27 AM

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.

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!!!!!

big_al_71 · 12-24-2011, 04:06 PM

Here are some better quality pictures that I took to share....Pictures are ride height aired out and fully aired up..

OC 72 · 12-24-2011, 04:08 PM

Damn! that sure looks sweet!

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_al_71 · 12-24-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 72

Damn! that sure looks sweet!

Thank you!!!!!

12-22-2011, 08:17 AM	#1102
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I wanted to share that Raul came over last night and we checked the front air lines and finally figured out what happened the night before with the one blown line. Seems that we left a little extra slack on the line and when I was playing with the suspension the line moved and touch the header while I was driving and of course it melted immediately . With what I did early in the morning it will be perfect. I feel better knowing that the hose did not get pinched anywhere now the hose does not have that extra inch to be able to touch again. 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

12-22-2011, 08:55 AM	#1103
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Awesome work Al.... that truck is killer and has me envious. Love the new mods; as lolife99 said, you spent money but you spent it in all the right places. Quality parts and free service, what's not to like. Can you get three pics for me? Air'd up, ride height, and laid out? __________________ -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)

12-22-2011, 09:51 AM	#1104
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al -- Ever thought about a white top on your truck? Want me to Photoshop it? I think it would be a subtle change (not that it needs it!! ) But ?? .. just sayin .. I noticed it has the trim on it already. __________________ 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)

12-22-2011, 09:54 AM	#1105
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Nice job troubleshooting......now get some miles under your belt showing that pristine ride to south florida..... Great job completing your goal. I like it more everytime I look at it. All I can say is "Perfect". __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

12-22-2011, 10:40 AM	#1106
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks great as I stated earlier keep coming back to look at her Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

12-22-2011, 11:27 AM	#1108
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild 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. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-22-2011, 12:05 PM	#1109
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	#1111
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	#1112
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	#1114
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	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	#1116
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	#1117
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	#1118
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	#1119
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, 04:06 PM	#1121
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Here are some better quality pictures that I took to share....Pictures are ride height aired out and fully aired up.. 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



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12-24-2011, 04:08 PM	#1122
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, 04:16 PM	#1123
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.

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