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**GAc10boy** · 01-22-2019, 10:06 AM

Very nice upgrades! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the LS.

**Advanced Design** · 01-25-2019, 12:08 AM

Cool, LS is a nice way to go!

C10_ustacould · 03-15-2019, 12:38 AM

Full QA1 coilover conversion underway...

The boy doing the tear down...
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First night's carnage...
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smbrouss70 · 03-15-2019, 12:47 AM

Nice! I checked out that suspension setup on HRPT last year and I was impressed with it. I'll be looking forward to hearing your opinions on it after it is back on the road. I know of a few others that are thinking about using it also.

So did the LS swap take a back seat until after the suspension upgrade, or will you be doing it at the same time?

C10_ustacould · 03-15-2019, 08:36 AM

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So did the LS swap take a back seat until after the suspension upgrade, or will you be doing it at the same time?

The LS swap will not take place until after Power Tour. Going to try and take our time so it turns out the way we want. Summer is a good time since the boy won't need the truck to get to school.

C10_ustacould · 03-18-2019, 11:52 PM

Crappy pics but you get the idea, rear QA1 coilover conversion is about buttoned up, on to the front next.

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smbrouss70 · 03-19-2019, 12:01 AM

I have a feeling there will be a lot of people wanting to go for a ride in it for HRPT, including me!

siggyfreud · 03-19-2019, 12:08 AM

I've been eyeing that suspension setup for my project's future. Really curious to see how it rides/handles after. Details!

C10_ustacould · 03-22-2019, 02:21 PM

Update photos of the QA1 coilover conversion... I'll get some pics of it outside soon, It's definitely a little lower all the way around.

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smbrouss70 · 03-22-2019, 03:59 PM

Very nice!!!

**GR8-68** · 03-22-2019, 04:09 PM

Looking great !!!

Scurry67 · 03-23-2019, 12:02 AM

Looks rad!

C10_ustacould · 03-25-2019, 07:25 PM

Some pics of the completed coilover conversion... The pics were taken in a dark area of the shop where they do alignments so they aren't great but you get the idea. The quality is outstanding and the installation was very straight forward.

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A pic from work today, first drive went very well.

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Putzer · 03-25-2019, 08:24 PM

How do you like the wilwood calipers? Installed the same ones a few weeks ago.

C10_ustacould · 03-26-2019, 07:35 AM

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How do you like the wilwood calipers? Installed the same ones a few weeks ago.

They work well, we get a squeak out of the rears sometimes but other than that they work awesome.

faribran · 03-26-2019, 08:57 AM

Do you still have the old wheels and caps?

C10_ustacould · 03-26-2019, 03:01 PM

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Do you still have the old wheels and caps?

I actually sold them to Russ Cunningham, he hasn't picked them up yet but they are paid for.

C10_ustacould · 04-08-2019, 09:39 AM

Had a great time this weekend with the Old Girl, we rode over to the Deadend Garage Crawfish Cruise In in Vancleave Mississippi. Had a wonderful time and met a lot of folks from the IG and 67-72 truck chevy board. Definite highlights were meeting and talking with Rene Martinez (C10King), John Oro (JOHNORO), and a great surprise Shorty or Short Dog from Shorty's Custom Paint. I really love meeting people who have had such a positive influence on our hobby, especially C10s in particular, and are really down to earth... these three are certain outstanding examples. Big shout out to Jason and Angela Polite as well as the entire Deadend Garage family for their hospitality, they put on an great get together for sure!! A couple pics from the meet..

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**Palf70Step** · 04-08-2019, 01:27 PM

Sorry I missed it. Hopefully next one.

smbrouss70 · 04-08-2019, 04:02 PM

Looks like a nice turnout. Do you know how many trucks were there?

C10_ustacould · 04-09-2019, 08:37 AM

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Looks like a nice turnout. Do you know how many trucks were there?

It was a great turnout, maybe 30 or more trucks.

C10_ustacould · 05-13-2019, 11:07 PM

So we haven't done a lot lately, we did get the A/C charged and it seems to be doing well. Definitely a plus with summer and the Power Tour coming up. We also changed the oil in preparation for the tour, we are hoping for a trouble free trip.

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**GSFMECH** · 05-19-2019, 11:39 PM

I'll see you on HRPT, like Steven said there a few of us wanting to check out your QA1 suspension, I am really interested in doing it to my truck. See you soon, I'm ready to go now.

C10_ustacould · 05-21-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

I'll see you on HRPT, like Steven said there a few of us wanting to check out your QA1 suspension, I am really interested in doing it to my truck. See you soon, I'm ready to go now.

It's very nice stuff Mike, I'm sure we'll have plenty of time to discuss it, see you soon!

65StreetCruiser · 05-21-2019, 08:07 PM

I'm with Mike, Ernie. Can't wait to look at it, ride in it, discuss it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just a few weeks away!

01-22-2019, 10:06 AM	#151
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Very nice upgrades! Looking forward to seeing what you do with the LS. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

01-25-2019, 12:08 AM	#152
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Cool, LS is a nice way to go! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-15-2019, 12:38 AM	#153
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Full QA1 coilover conversion underway... The boy doing the tear down... First night's carnage... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-15-2019, 12:47 AM	#154
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Nice! I checked out that suspension setup on HRPT last year and I was impressed with it. I'll be looking forward to hearing your opinions on it after it is back on the road. I know of a few others that are thinking about using it also. So did the LS swap take a back seat until after the suspension upgrade, or will you be doing it at the same time? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-18-2019, 11:52 PM	#156
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Crappy pics but you get the idea, rear QA1 coilover conversion is about buttoned up, on to the front next. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-19-2019, 12:01 AM	#157
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) I have a feeling there will be a lot of people wanting to go for a ride in it for HRPT, including me! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 03-19-2019 at 12:08 AM.

03-19-2019, 12:08 AM	#158
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) I've been eyeing that suspension setup for my project's future. Really curious to see how it rides/handles after. Details! __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

03-22-2019, 02:21 PM	#159
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Update photos of the QA1 coilover conversion... I'll get some pics of it outside soon, It's definitely a little lower all the way around. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-22-2019, 03:59 PM	#160
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Very nice!!! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-22-2019, 04:09 PM	#161
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Looking great !!! __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

03-23-2019, 12:02 AM	#162
Scurry67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 329	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Looks rad!

03-25-2019, 07:25 PM	#163
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Some pics of the completed coilover conversion... The pics were taken in a dark area of the shop where they do alignments so they aren't great but you get the idea. The quality is outstanding and the installation was very straight forward. A pic from work today, first drive went very well. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-25-2019, 08:24 PM	#164
Putzer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Columbus Posts: 95	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) How do you like the wilwood calipers? Installed the same ones a few weeks ago.

03-26-2019, 08:57 AM	#166
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Do you still have the old wheels and caps? __________________ "

04-08-2019, 09:39 AM	#168
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Had a great time this weekend with the Old Girl, we rode over to the Deadend Garage Crawfish Cruise In in Vancleave Mississippi. Had a wonderful time and met a lot of folks from the IG and 67-72 truck chevy board. Definite highlights were meeting and talking with Rene Martinez (C10King), John Oro (JOHNORO), and a great surprise Shorty or Short Dog from Shorty's Custom Paint. I really love meeting people who have had such a positive influence on our hobby, especially C10s in particular, and are really down to earth... these three are certain outstanding examples. Big shout out to Jason and Angela Polite as well as the entire Deadend Garage family for their hospitality, they put on an great get together for sure!! A couple pics from the meet.. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 07-27-2021 at 11:26 AM.



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04-08-2019, 01:27 PM	#169
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,262	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Sorry I missed it. Hopefully next one. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-08-2019, 04:02 PM	#170
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) Looks like a nice turnout. Do you know how many trucks were there? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-13-2019, 11:07 PM	#172
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) So we haven't done a lot lately, we did get the A/C charged and it seems to be doing well. Definitely a plus with summer and the Power Tour coming up. We also changed the oil in preparation for the tour, we are hoping for a trouble free trip. Here's a gratuitous pic from the other day... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-19-2019, 11:39 PM	#173
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) I'll see you on HRPT, like Steven said there a few of us wanting to check out your QA1 suspension, I am really interested in doing it to my truck. See you soon, I'm ready to go now. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-21-2019, 08:07 PM	#175
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: Old Girl (aka Project Underhaulin) I'm with Mike, Ernie. Can't wait to look at it, ride in it, discuss it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just a few weeks away! __________________ Kevin 65 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab (sold, so long old friend it was a fun ride) 68 Chevy SWB Fleetside Custom Cab 68 Camaro convertible www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

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