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big_al_71 · 04-11-2009, 09:41 PM

I am going to sooner or later redo my suspension and brakes I just hate to tear it apart again. we redid the complete suspension and the factory brakes they are all working perfect but I have the itch to go with four wheel disc (baer or wilwood) and also lower the truck some more specially the rear.

msgross · 04-11-2009, 09:44 PM

how was the BJ auction? truck looks nice... I saw that 70 SS chevelle go for $125K and figured your wife would be happy!

big_al_71 · 04-12-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

how was the BJ auction? truck looks nice... I saw that 70 SS chevelle go for $125K and figured your wife would be happy!

Hey Mike
The auction was cool, definetly saw some nice vehicles. I posted some picts in the events forum check it out....She would be a little more than just happy though the story has changed some she now wants an SUV so I guess I am going to take her 06 Avalon to the dealer tomorrow and put it in the used lot and get rid of it then let he drive different models so she can pick the one she wants when I sell her car.

msgross · 04-12-2009, 10:46 PM

she changed her mind??? never!

big_al_71 · 04-13-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

she changed her mind??? never!

She is just patiently waiting for hers...
I have someone trying to make me a deal for the harley, I will keep you posted on the next venture....

big_al_71 · 07-20-2009, 04:19 PM

Well I went ahead and ordered some more stuff today. Now I am getting all pumped up to start on this bucket again. If you see the "Big Brown Truck" point him down South to Big Al's

* New Trailing Arms
* Four/Six drop Kit from ECE
* Tonneu cover from Craftec Inc.

I really wanted to do the air bag set up but funds are not coming in the way they used to so I decided to get my bucket a bit lower. This way I know exactly what is being installed. So I will be having five inch rear springs going to the classified section along with my rear factory trailing arms just in case someone needs them.... Next time I post a pict of my bucket it will be lower than how it is sitting today if not I will go shoot my self....

faribran · 07-20-2009, 04:26 PM

very nice truck.. i 2nd the earlier comment about black tailgate letters..

VA72C10 · 07-20-2009, 09:55 PM

Just a thought if you wanted to change the look some more you could get clear parking lights for the front bumper and clear deluxe lenses for the side lights.

70LonghornCST · 07-21-2009, 12:32 AM

I am one for stock looks; however, with that black and white color combo, I think that the clear lenses would make it look sharp.

STOCKISH · 07-21-2009, 08:21 AM

Cant wait to see it on the ground.

big_al_71 · 07-21-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by faribran

very nice truck.. i 2nd the earlier comment about black tailgate letters..

yes I agree also it will get done when I get the whole truck repainted in the future.....

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Just a thought if you wanted to change the look some more you could get clear parking lights for the front bumper and clear deluxe lenses for the side lights.

i look at the very first post you will see that I had the clear lenses all around but I took them off as I thought they were a little too euro for my taste...

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Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

I am one for stock looks; however, with that black and white color combo, I think that the clear lenses would make it look sharp.

I had them but took them off, I love the stock looking truck with alot of hump under the hood and definetly the stance has to be lower than what mine is.

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Cant wait to see it on the ground.

Yeah man I am super pumped to get this done asap.....I will post picts of my bucket once is done I am hoping that it will be low enough specially the rear...

big_al_71 · 07-21-2009, 09:18 AM

I just got an email with the UPS tracking information for my tonneu cover

Man I cant believe how exciting it is looking forward to the big brown truck.....

nuke1 · 07-21-2009, 01:00 PM

can not wait to see the changes in the near future!

gcburdic · 07-21-2009, 02:28 PM

Hey Al....you just cannot leave it well enough alone....but I'm quietly excited to see the new stance!!!LOL

big_al_71 · 07-21-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

can not wait to see the changes in the near future!

neither can I!!!!

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Hey Al....you just cannot leave it well enough alone....but I'm quietly excited to see the new stance!!!LOL

Geoff I have tried to leave it alone I have done pretty good for like six months but back to the trenches with my bucket...

big_al_71 · 07-22-2009, 11:14 AM

Tonneu Cover should be here by Friday!!!

Early Classics Boxes schedule to be here tuesday!!!!

500caddy · 07-22-2009, 03:29 PM

i just stumbled across your project. i was on the edge of my seat the whole time.. im speachless..

big_al_71 · 07-22-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 500caddy

i just stumbled across your project. i was on the edge of my seat the whole time.. im speachless..

Thank you......we have really tried to have a descent looking bucket...

big_al_71 · 07-22-2009, 06:15 PM

thanks to Scorp for the photoshop of my truck......I
dont think it is going to be quite this low but hopefully it will be somewhere in the area.....

72BlckButy · 07-22-2009, 09:41 PM

Al, that thing is going to look killer 4/6!!! And you made the right choice with ECE.

And, scorp is the man when it comes to PS. ^^^^^^ That looks killer!

big_al_71 · 07-22-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Al, that thing is going to look killer 4/6!!! And you made the right choice with ECE.

And, scorp is the man when it comes to PS. ^^^^^^ That looks killer!

thanks nate,,, you got pm!!!

72BlckButy · 07-22-2009, 10:37 PM

Back at you here in a sec...

big_al_71 · 07-23-2009, 11:15 PM

I asked for some more photochops of my truck and this time Longhair came thru.....

MisterE72 · 07-24-2009, 12:06 AM

How looowww can you go.....She looks good in both pics.

72BlckButy · 07-24-2009, 07:40 AM

04-11-2009, 09:41 PM	#176
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I am going to sooner or later redo my suspension and brakes I just hate to tear it apart again. we redid the complete suspension and the factory brakes they are all working perfect but I have the itch to go with four wheel disc (baer or wilwood) and also lower the truck some more specially the rear. __________________ 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

04-11-2009, 09:44 PM	#177
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild how was the BJ auction? truck looks nice... I saw that 70 SS chevelle go for $125K and figured your wife would be happy! __________________ 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"

04-12-2009, 10:46 PM	#179
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild she changed her mind??? never! __________________ 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"

07-20-2009, 04:19 PM	#181
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Well I went ahead and ordered some more stuff today. Now I am getting all pumped up to start on this bucket again. If you see the "Big Brown Truck" point him down South to Big Al's * New Trailing Arms * Four/Six drop Kit from ECE * Tonneu cover from Craftec Inc. I really wanted to do the air bag set up but funds are not coming in the way they used to so I decided to get my bucket a bit lower. This way I know exactly what is being installed. So I will be having five inch rear springs going to the classified section along with my rear factory trailing arms just in case someone needs them.... Next time I post a pict of my bucket it will be lower than how it is sitting today if not I will go shoot my self.... 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

07-20-2009, 04:26 PM	#182
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild very nice truck.. i 2nd the earlier comment about black tailgate letters.. __________________ "

07-20-2009, 09:55 PM	#183
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Just a thought if you wanted to change the look some more you could get clear parking lights for the front bumper and clear deluxe lenses for the side lights. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-21-2009, 12:32 AM	#184
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I am one for stock looks; however, with that black and white color combo, I think that the clear lenses would make it look sharp. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

07-21-2009, 08:21 AM	#185
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Cant wait to see it on the ground. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-21-2009, 09:18 AM	#187
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I just got an email with the UPS tracking information for my tonneu cover Man I cant believe how exciting it is looking forward to the big brown truck..... __________________ 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

07-21-2009, 01:00 PM	#188
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild can not wait to see the changes in the near future! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

07-21-2009, 02:28 PM	#189
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Hey Al....you just cannot leave it well enough alone....but I'm quietly excited to see the new stance!!!LOL __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-22-2009, 11:14 AM	#191
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Tonneu Cover should be here by Friday!!! Early Classics Boxes schedule to be here tuesday!!!! __________________ 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 Last edited by big_al_71; 07-22-2009 at 11:15 AM.

07-22-2009, 03:29 PM	#192
500caddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cleveland, tx Posts: 65	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild i just stumbled across your project. i was on the edge of my seat the whole time.. im speachless..

07-22-2009, 06:15 PM	#194
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild thanks to Scorp for the photoshop of my truck......I dont think it is going to be quite this low but hopefully it will be somewhere in the area..... 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

07-22-2009, 09:41 PM	#195
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, that thing is going to look killer 4/6!!! And you made the right choice with ECE. And, scorp is the man when it comes to PS. ^^^^^^ That looks killer! __________________ -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)



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07-22-2009, 10:37 PM	#197
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Back at you here in a sec... __________________ -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)

07-23-2009, 11:15 PM	#198
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I asked for some more photochops of my truck and this time Longhair came thru..... 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

07-24-2009, 12:06 AM	#199
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild How looowww can you go.....She looks good in both pics.

07-24-2009, 07:40 AM	#200
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild __________________ -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)

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