How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10

[mcbassin]

That's my kind of score!
I paid like $20 at my local pull a part for one, I thought it was a steal. My hats off to ya.

[Orange67]

Very nice find, gringo. Totally jealous!

[goldenburb]

I was in Utah @ a VW show a few weeks ago, saw Dave.... The word is there's a c10 build @ kindigit design. . just saying.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

That's my kind of score!
I paid like $20 at my local pull a part for one, I thought it was a steal. My hats off to ya.

Originally Posted by Orange67

Very nice find, gringo. Totally jealous!

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

great deal and nice repair work = great value/money saved. I paid like $70 for my high hump and it has a small dent/crease near the bottom to bang out.

Thanks guys, shame I had to burn my good luck on a junky old truck part

Originally Posted by goldenburb

I was in Utah @ a VW show a few weeks ago, saw Dave.... The word is there's a c10 build @ kindigit design. . just saying.

Oooooh... Hopefully it makes it into this season. I'll be honest, I hadn't seen any of their shows/work until that caddy. I'm playing catch-up now. I know not everyone likes them, but they put out some nice cars.

Snapped this pic of the truck tonight after I parked the Blazer. I haven't actually seen it in 3 weeks, since it was under a tarp while I was working rust repair. Forgot how much I like looking at this thing--and how much I'm looking forward to installing the coilovers

[68GMCCustom]

great deal and nice repair work = great value/money saved. I paid like $70 for my high hump and it has a small dent/crease near the bottom to bang out.

[BustedTruck]

I'm in a similar situation, just curious what swayed you to the drop member instead of the wide ride? I'm torn between the two. Both are great products.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by BustedTruck

I'm in a similar situation, just curious what swayed you to the drop member instead of the wide ride? I'm torn between the two. Both are great products.

Well, a few things:

- I was looking for the least "supporting mods", mild DM offered that (toss this out the window now, with the v7, but should still be manageable)
- I had some "in-store credit" with PB
- I have been doing business with Nate and Co a looong time
- A few negative reviews from folks who have installed NL (only of the install itself, performance/ride seems to review well)

Honestly, it's just what I was comfortable with. That, and Dave Porter put up with an inordinate amount of ridiculous technical questions, waffling, and general tomfoolery from me. That alone is worth the sale

I figure you can't go wrong either way, just find what appeals to/makes sense to you

[aggie91]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Well, a few things:

- I was looking for the least "supporting mods", mild DM offered that (toss this out the window now, with the v7, but should still be manageable)...

Can you elaborate on this part some? What's the differences between the v6 and v7 that should be manageable and what are the supporting mods?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Can you elaborate on this part some? What's the differences between the v6 and v7 that should be manageable and what are the supporting mods?

V7 moved the rack down, so no frame notches and the motor stays closer to stock position.

Supporting mods include, but are not limited to: inner fenders, hood hinges, trans hump, trans crossmember, exhaust, shifter linkage, electric fans, battery relocation, etc. Lots I'm sure I've forgotten that has to change when moving the engine/trans/suspension dramatically from stock positioning. The mild/lvl 1 version would have been the optimal choice for lessening the burden of these additional requirements. I just can't seem to resist the urge to go lower--I blame this forum

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I just can't seem to resist the urge to go lower--I blame this forum

Exactly! I'll say it for you Chris. This forum ROCKS!

Lol

[aggie91]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

V7 moved the rack down, so no frame notches and the motor stays closer to stock position.

Supporting mods include, but are not limited to: inner fenders, hood hinges, trans hump, trans crossmember, exhaust, shifter linkage, electric fans, battery relocation, etc. Lots I'm sure I've forgotten that has to change when moving the engine/trans/suspension dramatically from stock positioning. The mild/lvl 1 version would have been the optimal choice for lessening the burden of these additional requirements. I just can't seem to resist the urge to go lower--I blame this forum

Thanks for the insight. I did not realize the v7 lowered the rack and did away with the frame notches.

[knomadd]

[C10_ustacould]

Have you thought much about what you'll do for the bed floor? Raise the entire floor?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Have you thought much about what you'll do for the bed floor? Raise the entire floor?

It's raised 3" already. Remains to be seen if I'll need to use that space

[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

It's raised 3" already. Remains to be seen if I'll need to use that space

I'm thinking of becoming a fortune teller, because I feel that you WILL need to use that space!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I'm thinking of becoming a fortune teller, because I feel that you WILL need to use that space!

Hmmmm... Now you've got me thinking

Did a little lowering today, of the seat. Took 2" out of the mounts and it sits sooooo much better now. It's like I'm actually sitting 'in' the truck, instead of 'on' it.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Hmmmm... Now you've got me thinking

Did a little lowering today, of the seat. Took 2" out of the mounts and it sits sooooo much better now. It's like I'm actually sitting 'in' the truck, instead of 'on' it.

Ahhh..... 88-98 bench. I feel they allow more legroom as well vs 67-72's.

[lolife99]

And I thick a tilt wheel in mandatory with the seat bracket modification

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Totally agree on the 2'' drop.
Did you angle it any more than the stock specs or just straight down two inçhes?

Just a straight 2", but I bolted to the stock front holes in the pan, which have a little (1"?) rise, so there's some tilt (gangsta lean)

Originally Posted by lolife99

And I thick a tilt wheel in mandatory with the seat bracket modification

Funny, the Blazer has factory tilt, and I end up settting it comfortably at straight...

[lolife99]

Extreme is good,..

[Bennett68C10]

Good Choice! Are you still planning on doing coilovers or bags now?

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Extreme is good,..

It is, but also requires an extreme amount of work...

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Come on man!!

I know, I know... At least I can't change my mind again--there's no other options left

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Good Choice! Are you still planning on doing coilovers or bags now?

Lets just say I've been looking hard at the new endo products, trying to decide if they're worth the money

[DeepOceanStepside]

Awesome build! Spent a few hours reading thru all the pages! Your truck inspired me to do a paint job on my 70 stepper like yours! Beautiful truck!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by Stickman

So is that code for Bags or .........

So, it looks like we're gonna end up with an 'extreme'ly low static coilover drop. I'll keep the thread up-to-date with any further changes (hopefully no mas)

Originally Posted by DeepOceanStepside

Awesome build! Spent a few hours reading thru all the pages! Your truck inspired me to do a paint job on my 70 stepper like yours! Beautiful truck!

Thanks and good luck! Only one way to know if you can do it, and that's to try. They have a much better selection of colors available now than they did a few years ago. Great quality paint, that I think I'll be using more of soon...

[gringoloco]

Wife just sent me this pic:

...and so it begins (continues?)...