Project Platinum C10

[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

My truck stays parked in the garage most of the time. I'll have to dust it off next week when I get home
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Dust it off and ride around on my wheels huh, lol

[SeTx67]

I would like to see how that style looks on my truck but I've pretty much made my mind up on wheels I think

What's next on your list?
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[Claytona08]

I found a website where you can pull up your body style truck and put different rims on it. I'll see if I can find it again. I'm hoping to get the truck into paint within the next week.
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[SeTx67]

Cool. Can't wait to see it painted
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[Claytona08]

Man I looked at your post today and like your truck with the rims on it! After I get it painted my progress will slow way down as my funds will be drying up....lol. Hopefully I can at least get all the interior done soon after paint.
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[SeTx67]

Thanks. I'm not sure if my current rims will work with the brakes I want to run. I know the feelings with lack of funds at times. Most mine go to the kids toys these days lol
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[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

Thanks. I'm not sure if my current rims will work with the brakes I want to run. I know the feelings with lack of funds at times. Most mine go to the kids toys these days lol
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Haha, I know the feeling but they are well worth it!

[SeTx67]

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Haha, I know the feeling but they are well worth it!

Worth every penny and then some

Have you dropped the truck off for paint yet?
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[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

Worth every penny and then some

Have you dropped the truck off for paint yet?
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Not yet. I still need to have the front end aligned. The paint shop wants me to bring it by so we can go over it one more time and I can pick out the paint colors and get a exterior seals / trim list from him.

[Claytona08]

I got the truck dropped off at the front end shop today to have it aligned. My tires came in yesterday so I got a picture of them while I was dropping off the truck.

[SeTx67]

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Not yet. I still need to have the front end aligned. The paint shop wants me to bring it by so we can go over it one more time and I can pick out the paint colors and get a exterior seals / trim list from him.

Just giving you a hard time . You're actually moving along at a good pace. If you still want metallic paint check out silver ice metallic, black granite metallic and black ice metallic. Can't wait to see it painted
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[bohmankid]

Those wheels you bought are the ones I want!! Not in the budget currently though. Good progress so quick
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[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by bohmankid

Those wheels you bought are the ones I want!! Not in the budget currently though. Good progress so quick
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Yeah they look good on these model trucks for sure! I had a nice stash saved to put towards my truck

[SeTx67]

In my past experiences most vehicles I've owned have never been perfectly level. Just taking a guess (cluelss really) at why the cab doesn't line up with the bed could be cab mounts. I have zero experience with 73-87s.

You're sitting really close to the bump stops. Can they be trimmed down some so you're not hitting them on every little bump?
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[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

In my past experiences most vehicles I've owned have never been perfectly level. Just taking a guess (cluelss really) at why the cab doesn't line up with the bed could be cab mounts. I have zero experience with 73-87s.

You're sitting really close to the bump stops. Can they be trimmed down some so you're not hitting them on every little bump?
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I'm not sure if I can or not. Hopefully someone will chime in with some input.

[cyclefreak207]

that one is a lotttt closer... Did you replace both shocks? looks like one is pretty worn/dirty in one picture... could that be the difference we're seeing?

[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by cyclefreak207

that one is a lotttt closer... Did you replace both shocks? looks like one is pretty worn/dirty in one picture... could that be the difference we're seeing?

They are both brand new. I got some grease on it...lol

[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by cyclefreak207

that one is a lotttt closer... Did you replace both shocks? looks like one is pretty worn/dirty in one picture... could that be the difference we're seeing?

Here is a picture after I had the truck aligned. The distance between the bump stops now are the same but my truck is still leaning to the driver side 1/2". I bought a 1/2" coil spring spacer to even it out and should be getting it by the weekend. Another member said that they had their frame checked and it was tweaked causing the "Chevy Lean". They said it cost approx. 400$ to have it fixed. The reason is the frame doesn't have connecting supports on the front and the read but only near the center (If I understood correctly). I climbed under my truck and low and behold this is what I found.

[CBot]

that bend is normal my 85 has it where the stock cat use to sit.

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Here is a picture after I had the truck aligned. The distance between the bump stops now are the same but my truck is still leaning to the driver side 1/2". I bought a 1/2" coil spring spacer to even it out and should be getting it by the weekend. Another member said that they had their frame checked and it was tweaked causing the "Chevy Lean". They said it cost approx. 400$ to have it fixed. The reason is the frame doesn't have connecting supports on the front and the read but only near the center (If I understood correctly). I climbed under my truck and low and behold this is what I found.

[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by CBot

that bend is normal my 85 has it where the stock cat use to sit.

Man when I first seen this I freaked out! Glad it's normal...Whewww. Welcome to the thread

[cyclefreak207]

oh lol. well that's strange the way it's sitting like that...

[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by cyclefreak207

oh lol. well that's strange the way it's sitting like that...

Someone told me to try and turn the the springs and see if it makes a difference.

[cyclefreak207]

I would think the bottom of the springs sit level no matter how they're turned? Unless there's a groove they slide into.

[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by cyclefreak207

I would think the bottom of the springs sit level no matter how they're turned? Unless there's a groove they slide into.

From what I understand where the top of the spring sits it is dished and slanted (if that makes sense) and can affect the way the truck sits.

[bohmankid]

There should be a groove for the spring to sit in a certain postition. It's probably very subtle. My truck sat differently depending on which way the springs were positioned.