Al's 71C10 Rebuild - Page 46 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

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.

class01 · 12-24-2011, 06:10 PM

ahhhhh new pics!! thanks for the early christmas gift

JWall · 12-24-2011, 06:37 PM

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

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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72BlckButy · 12-26-2011, 11:44 AM

Thanks for the pics Al... killer!

So did you take it out yesterday for a Christmas drive?

big_al_71 · 12-26-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks for the pics Al... killer!

So did you take it out yesterday for a Christmas drive?

I did drive it Saturday but with the open exhaust it was not too much fun. I am taking it to have the exhaust re route it tomorrow and friday I am taking it to it's first cruise.

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...

72BlckButy · 12-27-2011, 03:20 PM

I remember a similar shot of my truck up on the life... lookin' good Al!

Jealous in MO.

Bennett68C10 · 12-27-2011, 06:39 PM

Looks awesome Al
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**superflysteiny** · 12-27-2011, 07:08 PM

looks killer.

big_al_71 · 12-28-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I remember a similar shot of my truck up on the life... lookin' good Al!

Jealous in MO.

Thanks Nate.....I seen your picture

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Looks awesome Al
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thanks Keith!!!

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

looks killer.

Thanks Eric....

El Campo · 01-01-2012, 03:25 PM

Truck looks great! I have some Intro Pentias with the 20x10 and 5 inch BS and I was wondering about throwing some 315s on it? Do you think those would fit with the way your wheels fit? You may have already mentioned this but what size tires do you have in the back?

big_al_71 · 01-01-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

Truck looks great! I have some Intro Pentias with the 20x10 and 5 inch BS and I was wondering about throwing some 315s on it? Do you think those would fit with the way your wheels fit? You may have already mentioned this but what size tires do you have in the back?

The tires clear perfect... I can ride it aired out and there is no rubbing at all the tire size is 295/40/20 as far as the 315's I have no clue maybe someone can chime in.
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72BlckButy · 01-01-2012, 11:39 PM

No new pics Al? We need some staged shots my friend.

**superflysteiny** · 01-02-2012, 01:24 AM

Any pics
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big_al_71 · 01-02-2012, 01:14 PM

Here are some pictures of the rear tires and they show how much clearance there is on there. There was another member that asked me via private message and I emailed him this picts. This should give everyone an idea of how much clearance there is. I am sure that I can drive my truck at slow speed aired out like in a parking lot but I would NOT drive it any faster than that.

Nate no staged pictures yet. I am going to a big car show saturday night and I will then take some pictures.

Here is also a picture at ride height.....

**lolife99** · 01-02-2012, 01:23 PM

Man,... 1/2" more backspacing would have been perfect.

Did you have to center the rearend with the truck dropped?
I assume the other side is just as close?

El Campo · 01-02-2012, 01:25 PM

Looks good but I would be afraid to go any wider. A 295 should be roughly 11.61 inches wide and the 315 is 12.40 inches wide. Even with no other variables that would be a little tight I would think. Dangit I guess I will get the wheels rebackspaced. I wonder what that will cost me? Thanks for taking those pictures!

big_al_71 · 01-02-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Man,... 1/2" more backspacing would have been perfect.

Did you have to center the rearend with the truck dropped?
I assume the other side is just as close?

Yes we set it as close to the center as humanly possible. If I would had thought about it better I should had gone with a 5.5 backspace instead of the 5 but is ok as I don't plan on going lower nor driving it fully aired out. When it is aired out the tire is really close as you can see.

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Originally Posted by El Campo

Looks good but I would be afraid to go any wider. A 295 should be roughly 11.61 inches wide and the 315 is 12.40 inches wide. Even with no other variables that would be a little tight I would think. Dangit I guess I will get the wheels rebackspaced. I wonder what that will cost me?

Thanks for taking those pictures!

I have no clue how much it will cost but like I said if I was doing it again I would get the extra half inch to be safe.
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**lolife99** · 01-02-2012, 02:08 PM

Depending on how low you actually go,... you have to clear the "complete" bed side,... not just the flared lip of the wheelwell.
You have to get inside of the "flat" part of the bed side.
(the n2billet mod helps when it's close)

I centered my blazer at ride height,... but then you have to deal with the rearend shifting to the passenger side when air'd out.

big_al_71 · 01-02-2012, 02:36 PM

I understand what you are saying my truck

Completely aired out sitting on the bumpstops the tire does not seem to hit anywhere Inside there also keep in mind that completely aired out the differential is almost hitting the floor so I am good as that's my limit at least on this truck. Do you have a link for What Keith mod is ?
I am curious to see.
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12-24-2011, 05:51 PM	#1126
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.

12-24-2011, 06:10 PM	#1127
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, 06:37 PM	#1128
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, 07:45 PM	#1129
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

12-25-2011, 12:17 AM	#1130
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	#1132
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	#1133
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

12-26-2011, 11:44 AM	#1134
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thanks for the pics Al... killer! So did you take it out yesterday for a Christmas drive? __________________ -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)

12-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#1136
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

12-27-2011, 03:20 PM	#1137
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I remember a similar shot of my truck up on the life... lookin' good Al! Jealous in MO. __________________ -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)

12-27-2011, 06:39 PM	#1138
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks awesome Al Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-27-2011, 07:08 PM	#1139
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looks killer. __________________ 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

01-01-2012, 03:25 PM	#1141
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Truck looks great! I have some Intro Pentias with the 20x10 and 5 inch BS and I was wondering about throwing some 315s on it? Do you think those would fit with the way your wheels fit? You may have already mentioned this but what size tires do you have in the back? __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

01-01-2012, 11:39 PM	#1143
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild No new pics Al? We need some staged shots my friend. __________________ -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)

01-02-2012, 01:24 AM	#1144
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Any pics 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



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01-02-2012, 01:14 PM	#1145
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Here are some pictures of the rear tires and they show how much clearance there is on there. There was another member that asked me via private message and I emailed him this picts. This should give everyone an idea of how much clearance there is. I am sure that I can drive my truck at slow speed aired out like in a parking lot but I would NOT drive it any faster than that. Nate no staged pictures yet. I am going to a big car show saturday night and I will then take some pictures. Here is also a picture at ride height..... 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

01-02-2012, 01:23 PM	#1146
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Man,... 1/2" more backspacing would have been perfect. Did you have to center the rearend with the truck dropped? I assume the other side is just as close? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-02-2012, 01:25 PM	#1147
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks good but I would be afraid to go any wider. A 295 should be roughly 11.61 inches wide and the 315 is 12.40 inches wide. Even with no other variables that would be a little tight I would think. Dangit I guess I will get the wheels rebackspaced. I wonder what that will cost me? Thanks for taking those pictures! __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

01-02-2012, 02:08 PM	#1149
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Depending on how low you actually go,... you have to clear the "complete" bed side,... not just the flared lip of the wheelwell. You have to get inside of the "flat" part of the bed side. (the n2billet mod helps when it's close) I centered my blazer at ride height,... but then you have to deal with the rearend shifting to the passenger side when air'd out. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-02-2012, 02:36 PM	#1150
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I understand what you are saying my truck Completely aired out sitting on the bumpstops the tire does not seem to hit anywhere Inside there also keep in mind that completely aired out the differential is almost hitting the floor so I am good as that's my limit at least on this truck. Do you have a link for What Keith mod is ? I am curious to see. 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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