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Twistedsteel · 11-09-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

The rears (GM 10/12-bolt) were/are in the works but there's been no commitment on ETA.

Sweet! Well at least it's in the works. I want front and rear.

bagged01extcab · 11-09-2007, 11:23 PM

I'm interested also! Was just looking at ssbc site and remembered this post! I believe I'll wait $ see how this goes first!

Trey

yesman · 11-17-2007, 01:30 AM

i would also be interested in a front and back set

pcmcobra · 12-02-2007, 07:52 PM

any updates this month?

pcmcobra · 12-09-2007, 07:59 PM

bump for update?

SCOTI · 12-09-2007, 10:24 PM

I'll be talking w/them next week to see what progress there's been. I'll update ASAP . . .....

revn67 · 12-19-2007, 02:04 PM

any updates on this?

SCOTI · 12-19-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revn67

any updates on this?

Here's the latest . . .....

Scot,

Picked up the hubs last Friday and they look good. I was going to assemble
them with bearings and studs this week and then mock them up on the OE
spindles that we have here. After proving fitment, we'd be ready to put
them into a real world installation and you're at the top of the list due in
large part to your involvement in getting this project pushed up the
priority list and willingness to give feedback through the development and
installation process.

Sounds like progess too me!

pcmcobra · 12-19-2007, 03:59 PM

woohoo

CHYNSPR · 12-20-2007, 05:03 AM

Nice!

TeamRinaldi · 12-20-2007, 06:16 AM

Don't want to kick the horse but nudge someone about the rears when you get your fronts. I've already got the 3/4ton front's, and have to get rid of the drums in the back asap. On a side note, it's nice to see what can be accomplished when everyone works together. Before we were out of luck, now look what we have! Many many thanks and kudos to Scoti!!

revn67 · 12-20-2007, 08:01 AM

sweet!!!! i can't wait until i can actually purchase em!!! awesome job so far scoti, thanks for the your ambition

jlaird · 12-20-2007, 12:37 PM

yea, x2 on the rears. They are the more "difficult" to gather parts for for the conversion.

leftcoast66 · 12-20-2007, 06:58 PM

Sadly I'm in college, but once I'm out, I'll need em for my c10 w/ the bigger wheels hehe.
2 more years...

s_nova69 · 01-03-2008, 02:01 PM

ya I am looking for an upgrade for my 72 shortwide in the brake dept. why dont more companies offer stuff for these trucks as popular as they are?? I need some soon

bagged01extcab · 01-03-2008, 03:42 PM

Would be nice to be able to purchase these in the real near future.

revn67 · 01-08-2008, 12:53 PM

any positive news on how they are coming along with the disc brakes?

SCOTI · 01-08-2008, 02:57 PM

Last e-mail received yesterday morning.....

The hubs are done and assembled. We've just been lacking the time to finish
modifying the spindles and fitting the brackets, but the goal is to get that
done this weekend and get back to you with the results. Assuming everything
fits up as planned, what's your schedule looking like for putting your truck
back together and having things rolling? Ideally, we'd like to get the
first set installed and tested out as quickly as possible as there are a
bunch of folks waiting on this kit. We already have several takers for the
first kit but you've got dibbs at this point and I trust your mechanical
abilities to be better than most and appreciate your input thus far.

Sorry things sort of stalled out over the holidays, but we're back on it and
hoping to make some headway soon.

I'll get back in touch w/him tomorrow & determine a definite time-line for receiving the 'sample' kit. I'm swapping to a Dropmember on my 68 @ the same time so I just might need to swap this initial kit onto my 74 to ensure I meet all the deadline requirements. I'll follow-up as things progress.

Sounds like kits could possibly be available around early spring (not definite, but @ least we're getting closer).

mikeoj · 01-08-2008, 04:09 PM

Patiently waiting!

revn67 · 01-11-2008, 12:48 PM

sweet!!!! i'll have my money in the bank waiting! just in time to install it when im done with my frame

pcmcobra · 01-11-2008, 03:03 PM

my CC is on standby for these....
shhh don't tell my wife!

SCOTI · 01-12-2008, 07:24 AM

[special effects-on] sirens blaring [special effects-off]

How about some pics of . . .....

C-10
BIG B R A K E S . . ....?

7T7 · 01-12-2008, 08:52 AM

You’re killing us Scoti.

jkade · 01-12-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

[special effects-on] sirens blaring [special effects-off]

How about some pics of . . .....

C-10
BIG B R A K E S . . ....?

Here are C10 Big Brakes and they carry a big price

All those are is a pbr caliper like on a c5 right?

SCOTI · 01-12-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkade

Here are C10 Big Brakes and they carry a big price

All those are is a pbr caliper like on a c5 right?

Yep.

C4 calipers/rotors could be considered an improvement vs. OE truck stuff. But, C4 stuff is out-dated compared to C5/6 stuff.

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11-09-2007, 11:23 PM	#102
bagged01extcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longview tx Posts: 270	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade I'm interested also! Was just looking at ssbc site and remembered this post! I believe I'll wait $ see how this goes first! Trey __________________ Trey Oney

11-17-2007, 01:30 AM	#103
yesman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ne where but here Posts: 21	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade i would also be interested in a front and back set

12-02-2007, 07:52 PM	#104
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade any updates this month? __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

12-09-2007, 07:59 PM	#105
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade bump for update? __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

12-09-2007, 10:24 PM	#106
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade I'll be talking w/them next week to see what progress there's been. I'll update ASAP . . ..... __________________ 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.*

12-19-2007, 02:04 PM	#107
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade any updates on this? __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

12-19-2007, 03:59 PM	#109
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade woohoo __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

12-20-2007, 05:03 AM	#110
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Nice!

12-20-2007, 06:16 AM	#111
TeamRinaldi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 88	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Don't want to kick the horse but nudge someone about the rears when you get your fronts. I've already got the 3/4ton front's, and have to get rid of the drums in the back asap. On a side note, it's nice to see what can be accomplished when everyone works together. Before we were out of luck, now look what we have! Many many thanks and kudos to Scoti!!

12-20-2007, 08:01 AM	#112
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade sweet!!!! i can't wait until i can actually purchase em!!! awesome job so far scoti, thanks for the your ambition __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

12-20-2007, 12:37 PM	#113
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade yea, x2 on the rears. They are the more "difficult" to gather parts for for the conversion.

12-20-2007, 06:58 PM	#114
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Sadly I'm in college, but once I'm out, I'll need em for my c10 w/ the bigger wheels hehe. 2 more years...

01-03-2008, 02:01 PM	#115
s_nova69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: slc, ut Posts: 318	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade ya I am looking for an upgrade for my 72 shortwide in the brake dept. why dont more companies offer stuff for these trucks as popular as they are?? I need some soon

01-03-2008, 03:42 PM	#116
bagged01extcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Longview tx Posts: 270	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Would be nice to be able to purchase these in the real near future. __________________ Trey Oney



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01-08-2008, 12:53 PM	#117
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade any positive news on how they are coming along with the disc brakes? __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

01-08-2008, 02:57 PM	#118
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Last e-mail received yesterday morning..... The hubs are done and assembled. We've just been lacking the time to finish modifying the spindles and fitting the brackets, but the goal is to get that done this weekend and get back to you with the results. Assuming everything fits up as planned, what's your schedule looking like for putting your truck back together and having things rolling? Ideally, we'd like to get the first set installed and tested out as quickly as possible as there are a bunch of folks waiting on this kit. We already have several takers for the first kit but you've got dibbs at this point and I trust your mechanical abilities to be better than most and appreciate your input thus far. Sorry things sort of stalled out over the holidays, but we're back on it and hoping to make some headway soon. I'll get back in touch w/him tomorrow & determine a definite time-line for receiving the 'sample' kit. I'm swapping to a Dropmember on my 68 @ the same time so I just might need to swap this initial kit onto my 74 to ensure I meet all the deadline requirements. I'll follow-up as things progress. Sounds like kits could possibly be available around early spring (not definite, but @ least we're getting closer). __________________ 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.*

01-08-2008, 04:09 PM	#119
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade Patiently waiting! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

01-11-2008, 12:48 PM	#120
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade sweet!!!! i'll have my money in the bank waiting! just in time to install it when im done with my frame __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

01-11-2008, 03:03 PM	#121
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade my CC is on standby for these.... shhh don't tell my wife! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

01-12-2008, 07:24 AM	#122
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade [special effects-on] sirens blaring [special effects-off] How about some pics of . . ..... C-10 BIG B R A K E S . . ....? __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-12-2008 at 07:24 AM.

01-12-2008, 08:52 AM	#123
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade You’re killing us Scoti. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

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