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SCOTI · 05-22-2019, 11:58 AM

One more time on the wheel/tire specs? Short truck 12bolt (65-69/70)?

fatbass · 05-22-2019, 06:59 PM

TOTM.
That's the look, right there.
Bone stock on the outside, bone crushing on the inside.
I can't wait for your next ruination project!

gringoloco · 05-23-2019, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

Chris it looks absolutely awesome I can't wait to see it once you get back to LA. I am going to make HRPT this year, had to work last year sorry to see you won't make it this year.

You’re gonna have a blast, Mike. I can’t wait to go again. Maybe next time, still lots to do to this ol’ girl before she’s ready. Headed to La, soon, see below

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DAMN!!!! Exceptional job, Chris!!! I really liked the look of the truck pre-Porterbuilt, but this knocked it out of the ballpark's parking lot!

Thanks a lot! I can’t stop staring

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

One more time on the wheel/tire specs? Short truck 12bolt (65-69/70)?

Wide ‘70 rear axle, converted to 5x5 with 71-87 axles. Prolly could use the clearance from the bedside of the narrow housing, but I like the look of them pushed out. The inner bed structure is long gone and needs a “Lucy mod” to be complete. Wheels/tires are “the standard”: front - 20x8.5, 5.25 BS, 255/40; rear - 20x10, 5.5 BS, 295/40

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Originally Posted by fatbass

TOTM.
That's the look, right there.
Bone stock on the outside, bone crushing on the inside.
I can't wait for your next ruination project!

Much appreciated. Vote for Pedro

Though this one isn’t done (and never will be) I’ve been thinking about the next one and have a few ideas cooking...

Loaded up and ready for the long trek. Getting her on the trailer was a harrowing experience, due to the extreme low stance, but we made it work. Sure looks good sitting up there. Super happy with this stance

stsalvage · 05-23-2019, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I finally decided to log my journey with my old truck that led me to this forum and the addiction to it. Having always had an affinity for the 67-72 body style, I hoped to one day have a nice one, but as you all know, they're tough to find in decent shape for a decent price.

I had always been a sports car guy, dealing mostly with Trans-Ams, Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs and the like. It was this hobby that led me to my first 67-72 truck. I was surfing a local racing car club's forums one day when I saw a post about a guy wanting to sell or trade his '70 C10. Intrigued, I contacted him about the truck. He wanted cash or a trade for a street bike. Just so happened, I had a 1000cc Honda sitting in my garage taking up space, since I had recently given up riding having just had my first child, a daughter. Seeing your baby girl looking up at you, relying on you for absolutely everything, has a way of putting things in perspective...

It seemed to be a fairly solid truck, having been fairly recently 'restored' with a '90s step side bed, good paint, and updated suspension. After some bartering, we struck a deal for a straight-up trade- bike for a truck. Sweet!

Attached are the pics he posted on the car club forum...

Why does your Frame look Bent up words in the pic? Me I've never could understand why people put newer beds on their trucks I can understand about the LS motors parts you can't see But to me, it miss matching parts. It's like me trying to put a Comino bed from 1957 on my 1964 shortbed. I guess that's why this is the USA.

fatbass · 05-23-2019, 08:33 AM

I hope La is good to you, Chris. The South is a magical place. Please have a safe move and always remember, Drive Fast; Get There First.

gringoloco · 05-23-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stsalvage

Why does your Frame look Bent up words in the pic? Me I've never could understand why people put newer beds on their trucks I can understand about the LS motors parts you can't see But to me, it miss matching parts. It's like me trying to put a Comino bed from 1957 on my 1964 shortbed. I guess that's why this is the USA.

The frame is straight (or as straight as these old frames can be), it was the way the previous owner mounted the bed that made it look crooked. The new-style bed was a super-cool thing to do in the 90s when those trucks were new. Thankfully, we’ve remedied that. To each his/her own, as they say. Not my favorite look either...

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I hope La is good to you, Chris. The South is a magical place. Please have a safe move and always remember, Drive Fast; Get There First.

Thanks a lot. Taking it slow and easy on the trip there, then it’s hammer down

SCOTI · 05-23-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

…. Wide ‘70 rear axle, converted to 5x5 with 71-87 axles. Prolly could use the clearance from the bedside of the narrow housing, but I like the look of them pushed out. The inner bed structure is long gone and needs a “Lucy mod” to be complete. Wheels/tires are “the standard”: front - 20x8.5, 5.25 BS, 255/40; rear - 20x10, 5.5 BS, 295/40

Sure looks good sitting up there. Super happy with this stance

It does look good sitting there. The wheel sizes are what I thought they were but I forgot you were utilizing the wider rear housing. I wish they made a 4" BS for those.

Safe travels to your new destination. I'm betting we'll bump into one another again.

gringoloco · 05-28-2019, 09:12 PM

...all tucked in...

smbrouss70 · 05-28-2019, 11:00 PM

Nice!!!

How does it feel to be back in good ole humid Louisiana?

C10_ustacould · 05-29-2019, 05:56 PM

Looks good in there, but it would look awesome on Power Tour next week...

gringoloco · 05-29-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Nice!!!

How does it feel to be back in good ole humid Louisiana?

Sweaty.

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Looks good in there, but it would look awesome on Power Tour next week...

Man, I wish. Too much life going on right now. It will be ready to cruise at some point after all of the moving stuff is complete...

65StreetCruiser · 05-29-2019, 09:48 PM

Welcome back to Louisiana, Brother. The Red River Street Rod Association is having their show at the casino the Saturday that we are on Power Tour!

**lks dcvn** · 06-05-2019, 12:30 AM

Congrats on the safe trip to your new spot Chris! Truck is looking good man. I'm elbow deep in my projects and you make this stuff look easy.

smbrouss70 · 07-02-2019, 01:23 AM

You've been quiet... Have you gotten all settled in yet?

cornerstone · 07-02-2019, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You've been quiet...

^^^x2^^^ Seriously. Perhaps a gratuitous pic or two?

gringoloco · 07-06-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You've been quiet... Have you gotten all settled in yet?

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

^^^x2^^^ Seriously. Perhaps a gratuitous pic or two?

Literally haven’t done anything with the truck since parking it, except stare at it longingly as I pass by... Garage is getting sorted over this long weekend.

Current situation:

gringoloco · 07-07-2019, 04:50 PM

You guys made me feel a little guilty for neglecting the ol’ girl, so I moved some crap outta the way to fire her up and let her breathe a little. Love the sound of the BTR cam at idle

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZJSRF...ature=youtu.be

smbrouss70 · 07-07-2019, 05:26 PM

I didn't realize that you used the Holley Terminator X setup. Do you like it so far?

gringoloco · 07-07-2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I didn't realize that you used the Holley Terminator X setup. Do you like it so far?

As soon as I saw Holley was releasing it, I returned the FiTech immediately and put the TermX on order. Liking it very much, so far. Super easy to setup and fired up on the first try. No real time driving to comment on the learning capabilities, but all indications are that it should be good.

knomadd · 07-09-2019, 09:41 AM

Sounds awesome!

**nlped** · 07-09-2019, 10:41 AM

Sounds RoWdY!

cornerstone · 07-10-2019, 01:19 AM

BAD to the BONE Senior GringoLoco!!

Perfectly RUINED

gringoloco · 07-14-2019, 09:55 PM

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Sounds awesome!

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Originally Posted by nlped

Sounds RoWdY!

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

BAD to the BONE Senior GringoLoco!!

Perfectly RUINED

Thanks all. Itching to get back on this thing...

67C10GS · 09-15-2019, 12:31 AM

Any updates?

cornerstone · 11-12-2019, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks all. Itching to get back on this thing...

Please scratch your itch, and post pictures after you do.

05-22-2019, 11:58 AM	#2001
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 One more time on the wheel/tire specs? Short truck 12bolt (65-69/70)? __________________ 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.*

05-22-2019, 06:59 PM	#2002
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 TOTM. That's the look, right there. Bone stock on the outside, bone crushing on the inside. I can't wait for your next ruination project! __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

05-23-2019, 08:33 AM	#2005
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I hope La is good to you, Chris. The South is a magical place. Please have a safe move and always remember, Drive Fast; Get There First. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

05-28-2019, 09:12 PM	#2008
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ...all tucked in... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

05-28-2019, 11:00 PM	#2009
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice!!! How does it feel to be back in good ole humid Louisiana? __________________ 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

05-29-2019, 05:56 PM	#2010
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks good in there, but it would look awesome on Power Tour next week... __________________ 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

05-29-2019, 09:48 PM	#2012
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Welcome back to Louisiana, Brother. The Red River Street Rod Association is having their show at the casino the Saturday that we are on Power Tour! __________________ 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

06-05-2019, 12:30 AM	#2013
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Congrats on the safe trip to your new spot Chris! Truck is looking good man. I'm elbow deep in my projects and you make this stuff look easy.

07-02-2019, 01:23 AM	#2014
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You've been quiet... Have you gotten all settled in yet? __________________ 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

07-07-2019, 04:50 PM	#2017
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You guys made me feel a little guilty for neglecting the ol’ girl, so I moved some crap outta the way to fire her up and let her breathe a little. Love the sound of the BTR cam at idle http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZJSRF...ature=youtu.be __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 07-07-2019 at 05:03 PM.

07-07-2019, 05:26 PM	#2018
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I didn't realize that you used the Holley Terminator X setup. Do you like it so far? __________________ 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

07-09-2019, 09:41 AM	#2020
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Sounds awesome! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-09-2019, 10:41 AM	#2021
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Sounds RoWdY! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-10-2019, 01:19 AM	#2022
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 BAD to the BONE Senior GringoLoco!! Perfectly RUINED __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

09-15-2019, 12:31 AM	#2024
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