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big_al_71 · 01-17-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Lookin' good Al and Raul!

Thanks Nate!!!

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

Today was another nice day. We hit up that car show on Sunrise Blvd. Some cool stuff there, but boy, if you like corvettes it was a show to go to!

Glad you enjoyed the show cameron!!!

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

love the pics.

thanks Eric..

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Sylvester's rebuild = worth every dime. Very nice before but stunning afterward. Why are you thinking about paint? It looks great to me Al.
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thanks chad, the paint is ok it photographs excellent but it is not

it is just a thought as there are many going thru my head for some changes but nothing concrete just thinking.

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

I would not say that. I love that truck I wish I was made of money I would have never sold the black truck.

Believe me I have sold some motorcycles and cars that I wish I would of kept.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

great pics, both look amazing !

thanks Mike!!!

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Originally Posted by original-71

yes they do

thanks Primo!!

shawno72 · 04-03-2013, 07:29 AM

Hey Al is Sylvester sporting the rear bag top mounting hats or did you drill and mount the rear bags to the frame?

big_al_71 · 04-03-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Hey Al is Sylvester sporting the rear bag top mounting hats or did you drill and mount the rear bags to the frame?

Hi shawno
Yes the bags have the mounting hats on the top against the frame and are bolted at the bottom directly to the square tubing trailing arms
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shawno72 · 04-03-2013, 08:48 AM

Thanks Al. One more question

Csn you tell what the measurement from the ground to the top of the fender well is for the rear at ride height? Thank you in advance.
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**superflysteiny** · 04-03-2013, 12:40 PM

any new pics

OC 72 · 04-03-2013, 01:28 PM

Al...the truck looks great! sits nice too!

big_al_71 · 04-04-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Thanks Al. One more question

Csn you tell what the measurement from the ground to the top of the fender well is for the rear at ride height? Thank you in advance.
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The ride height is right at 28 inches I am sure I could go maybe an inch lower but I drive it at 28

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

any new pics

Hey Eric I do have some I have to post then.
By the way tootsies is coming out great!!!

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Originally Posted by OC 72

Al...the truck looks great! sits nice too!

Thank you!!!!!!
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shawno72 · 04-04-2013, 09:12 AM

Thanks again Al, I appreciate it.

big_al_71 · 04-04-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Thanks again Al, I appreciate it.

Here are a couple of picts from this week that hopefully will give you a better idea of what it looks like aired out...These pictures are on my driveway which has a bit of a pitch making the rear look higher..

shawno72 · 04-04-2013, 10:57 AM

Looks so good Al!!

big_al_71 · 04-04-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Looks so good Al!!

thank you!!

greg65 · 04-04-2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Here are a couple of picts from this week that hopefully will give you a better idea of what it looks like aired out...These pictures are on my driveway which has a bit of a pitch making the rear look higher..

Dude,
Sylvester is perfect. Beautiful truck.

shawno72 · 04-04-2013, 01:49 PM

I am loving the wheel and tire combo, what are the specs?

big_al_71 · 04-04-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Dude,
Sylvester is perfect. Beautiful truck.

Thanks Greg!!!!

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I am loving the wheel and tire combo, what are the specs?

20x8 with a 5.25 bs
20x10 with a 5.0 bs

255.40.20 and 295.40.20

Billet specialties Hiboys..

Wheels and suspension have been the best upgrade for this bucket....

1stchevy · 04-04-2013, 09:51 PM

Al, Sylvester looks handsome as usual.
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Bennett68C10 · 04-04-2013, 10:03 PM

I love how Al calls this truck a bucket when it is easily one of the nicest trucks on this forum. Recent pics look awesome.
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Big Rat · 04-04-2013, 11:32 PM

Gorgeous truck! Makes me want to get my '79 done even quicker so I can start on my '69!

**CC69Rat** · 04-05-2013, 05:42 AM

Al, I am assuming you have the 67-69 rear housing under it (?)
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Bennett68C10 · 04-05-2013, 08:08 AM

Chad if I remember correctly he has the original wide 71 housing. I think his tires are really close to the fender lip but still work for him. I remember seeing pictures and discussions of it earlier in the thread.
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**CC69Rat** · 04-05-2013, 08:12 AM

Just wondering how mine would sit in comparison
My rear wheels are 6" backspacing on a wide housing. I may have to space them out a tad but maybe 3/8 or 1/2 is not a big deal.
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big_al_71 · 04-05-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stchevy

Al, Sylvester looks handsome as usual.
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Thank you I apreciate it...

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I love how Al calls this truck a bucket when it is easily one of the nicest trucks on this forum. Recent pics look awesome.
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Thanks Keith!!!

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Originally Posted by Big Rat

Gorgeous truck! Makes me want to get my '79 done even quicker so I can start on my '69!

Stay focused and it will be done before you realize it..

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Al, I am assuming you have the 67-69 rear housing under it (?)
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I have the 71 rear end. When aired out the iner outer part of the tub sits on the wheel. There is a mod I have to do that Keint (n2billet) did on his truck named Lucy. I will do it once I get ready to repaint the truck. All I would gain is about 3/4 of an inch lower so no big deal for me to rush on getting it done.

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Chad if I remember correctly he has the original wide 71 housing. I think his tires are really close to the fender lip but still work for him. I remember seeing pictures and discussions of it earlier in the thread.
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Yes thats right..

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Just wondering how mine would sit in comparison
My rear wheels are 6" backspacing on a wide housing. I may have to space them out a tad but maybe 3/8 or 1/2 is not a big deal.
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It will be about an inch in nmore than mine...It will look good however if you are just using springs the truck wont be low enough to tuck.

"Here are some picts of the mod that I will have to do. Justin from Scotts hot rods and I had spoken about him making these for me then we will weld them in..

Here is a picture of my the rear wheel I really like how it is all to the way to the edge.. I guess I got used to it as it used to bother me..

msgross · 04-05-2013, 03:25 PM

looking good...

big_al_71 · 04-05-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

looking good...

Thanks Mike....

stay safe brother!!!!!!!!

love checking the picts that you post from afghanistan

**lolife99** · 04-05-2013, 08:29 PM

I would swap to the narrower rear housing (67-69) waaaaay before I would do any welding on your beautiful truck.
Just my 2 cents,...

**Hart_Rod** · 04-05-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

"Here are some picts of the mod that I will have to do. Justin from Scotts hot rods and I had spoken about him making these for me then we will weld them in..

Here is a picture of my the rear wheel I really like how it is all to the way to the edge.. I guess I got used to it as it used to bother me..

I need a couple of sets of those also. Let me know, we could do a "group buy",

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04-03-2013, 07:29 AM	#1627
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Hey Al is Sylvester sporting the rear bag top mounting hats or did you drill and mount the rear bags to the frame? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-03-2013, 08:48 AM	#1629
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thanks Al. One more question Csn you tell what the measurement from the ground to the top of the fender well is for the rear at ride height? Thank you in advance. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-03-2013, 12:40 PM	#1630
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild any new pics __________________ 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

04-03-2013, 01:28 PM	#1631
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al...the truck looks great! sits nice too!

04-04-2013, 09:12 AM	#1633
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Thanks again Al, I appreciate it. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-04-2013, 10:57 AM	#1635
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks so good Al!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-04-2013, 01:49 PM	#1638
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I am loving the wheel and tire combo, what are the specs? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-04-2013, 09:51 PM	#1640
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, Sylvester looks handsome as usual. Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2013, 10:03 PM	#1641
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I love how Al calls this truck a bucket when it is easily one of the nicest trucks on this forum. Recent pics look awesome. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-04-2013, 11:32 PM	#1642
Big Rat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plain City, Utah Posts: 147	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Gorgeous truck! Makes me want to get my '79 done even quicker so I can start on my '69! __________________ Evan '69 C20 - Grandpa's 'ol truck '70 Nova - Birthday present from the wife. She's a KEEPER! '79 C10 - High school hot rod, BUILD THREAD

04-05-2013, 05:42 AM	#1643
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,218	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, I am assuming you have the 67-69 rear housing under it (?) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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)

04-05-2013, 08:08 AM	#1644
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Chad if I remember correctly he has the original wide 71 housing. I think his tires are really close to the fender lip but still work for him. I remember seeing pictures and discussions of it earlier in the thread. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-05-2013, 08:12 AM	#1645
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,218	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Just wondering how mine would sit in comparison My rear wheels are 6" backspacing on a wide housing. I may have to space them out a tad but maybe 3/8 or 1/2 is not a big deal. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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)

04-05-2013, 03:25 PM	#1647
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild looking good... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-05-2013, 08:29 PM	#1649
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I would swap to the narrower rear housing (67-69) waaaaay before I would do any welding on your beautiful truck. Just my 2 cents,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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