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gringoloco · 01-31-2021, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Pics of said twin stripes?

Can’t figure out if you’re a bad influence or a good one

I did figure out that the posi is definitely working and here’s proof

gringoloco · 01-31-2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I’m surprised more people haven’t chose that wheel.
I’d love to have a set of them for my moms old ‘70 c10.
I just can’t justify the cost for a rusty driver.

Agree. I’m not sure I’d buy them even if I had $4k burning a hole in my pocket, but I’d love to be in a position to have to make that decision

SCOTI · 02-01-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Agree. I’m not sure I’d buy them even if I had $4k burning a hole in my pocket, but I’d love to be in a position to have to make that decision

Man this bus is getting crowded....

smbrouss70 · 02-01-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Can’t figure out if you’re a bad influence or a good one

In the long run, does it really even matter?

Stickman · 02-03-2021, 10:37 AM

I think you should make the decision for those wheels, they would look awfully nice and something a little different for that beautiful truck. Kind of remind me of the old Halibrands. N2Billet does make all the mods look easy.

Stickman · 02-03-2021, 10:43 AM

I think you should make the decision for those wheels, they would look awfully nice and something a little different for that beautiful truck. Kind of remind me of the old Halibrands. N2Billet does make all the mods look easy.

Stickman · 02-03-2021, 10:44 AM

Sorry about the double post!

gringoloco · 02-03-2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stickman

I think you should make the decision for those wheels, they would look awfully nice and something a little different for that beautiful truck. Kind of remind me of the old Halibrands. N2Billet does make all the mods look easy.

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Originally Posted by Stickman

I think you should make the decision for those wheels, they would look awfully nice and something a little different for that beautiful truck. Kind of remind me of the old Halibrands. N2Billet does make all the mods look easy.

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Originally Posted by Stickman

Sorry about the double post!

Haha, no worries. Thanks for the vote. I like them a lot, too. We’ll see if some money falls out of the sky, or if my long-lost great-grand uncle finally comes through on the inheritance

SCOTI · 02-03-2021, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Haha, no worries. Thanks for the vote. I like them a lot, too. We’ll see if some money falls out of the sky, or if my long-lost great-grand uncle finally comes through on the inheritance

Wait..... OUR great-grand-uncle is still alive? Praise the lowered!

gringoloco · 02-03-2021, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Wait..... OUR great-grand-uncle is still alive? Praise the lowered!

If his money ever comes through, I’ll buy you a beer. A big one. Matter of fact, next time I see you, inheritance or no, beers are on me

smbrouss70 · 02-03-2021, 07:56 PM

Does that only apply to SCOTI?

**rustytruck50** · 02-07-2021, 01:01 AM

Chris, love the wheel choice for when its fiscally possible. I get it about wheel & tire cost. I'm in the process of upgrading the wheels & tires on my Sierra. Its got the ugly steel 17's with the holes & I've looked at all sorts of OEM stuff & really have it bad for the '16-'18 Tahoe 5 spoke 20s...just can't afford them. I did settle on some Titan/Armada 5 spoke 18's...cheaper, but they are still moderately pricey with the tires. Btw, I really dig the burnout picture...just need to follow Mcbassin's lead and do some filming of the next loss of traction episode

TA_C10 · 02-07-2021, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I did try. The chain hooks were hanging too low, which I didn’t like, then the receiver was in the way. It got cut. The trailer hitch is now merely a crossmember. One could probably make it work, but it was not a priority for me. This truck is no longer tow capable.

I'm glad you got the hartfab piece man, I like how he retained the stock mounting location for license plate light. And dude, it looks so much better! Proportions make a difference.

And I'm surprised you could see your hoops. Your truck is lower than mine too, what you do lay on the ground? LOL. You can see mine but only if your way back(and that far back you really can't see actually) or you take a knee behind truck.

I'm curious, air cleaner looks real good, what color IS your favorite shade of vht?

gringoloco · 02-07-2021, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Does that only apply to SCOTI?

No way, we’re definitely having some beers soon

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Chris, love the wheel choice for when its fiscally possible. I get it about wheel & tire cost. I'm in the process of upgrading the wheels & tires on my Sierra. Its got the ugly steel 17's with the holes & I've looked at all sorts of OEM stuff & really have it bad for the '16-'18 Tahoe 5 spoke 20s...just can't afford them. I did settle on some Titan/Armada 5 spoke 18's...cheaper, but they are still moderately pricey with the tires. Btw, I really dig the burnout picture...just need to follow Mcbassin's lead and do some filming of the next loss of traction episode

I thought about a video, maybe when it’s time to make the donuts

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

I'm glad you got the hartfab piece man, I like how he retained the stock mounting location for license plate light. And dude, it looks so much better! Proportions make a difference.

And I'm surprised you could see your hoops. Your truck is lower than mine too, what you do lay on the ground? LOL. You can see mine but only if your way back(and that far back you really can't see actually) or you take a knee behind truck.

I'm curious, air cleaner looks real good, what color IS your favorite shade of vht?

It does look better and is growing on me, thanks for the nudge. VHT satin epoxy is the best thing I’ve ever found in a 1-part rattle can. Always try to keep a couple cans on the shelf

TA_C10 · 02-07-2021, 01:13 PM

I've taken some ideas from you, so glad I could at least send a nudge over man. Cheers.

Hey, curious, what psi are you spraying your TCP Global SS? I will be spraying my truck for last time in a couple months and want to get it right.

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gringoloco · 02-07-2021, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

I've taken some ideas from you, so glad I could at least send a nudge over man. Cheers.

Hey, curious, what psi are you spraying your TCP Global SS? I will be spraying my truck for last time in a couple months and want to get it right.

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I think I ended up around 16-18 at the gun using the HF purple throw away. YMMV

gringoloco · 02-13-2021, 10:18 PM

Finished up the rebuild of the doors, including the installation of the Altman latches on the pass side, new weatherstripping, felts, scrapers, and vent window seals. While the door panels were off, I decided to go ahead and add the side mirrors I’ve been putting off installing for the last 15 years. The arms and gaskets seem like decent quality, but the backing plates needed one of the threaded nuts moved and the heads are loose out of the box. Not sure I particularly like them, but the holes are drilled and they’re installed, so....

SCOTI · 02-13-2021, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Finished up the rebuild of the doors, including the installation of the Altman latches on the pass side, new weatherstripping, felts, scrapers, and vent window seals. While the door panels were off, I decided to go ahead and add the side mirrors I’ve been putting off installing for the last 15 years. The arms and gaskets seem like decent quality, but the backing plates needed one of the threaded nuts moved and the heads are loose out of the box. Not sure I particularly like them, but the holes are drilled and they’re installed, so....

Much more relaxed driving experience w/mirrors in place for sure...

gringoloco · 02-15-2021, 08:11 PM

Working on getting the bed floor in place. Requires building a framework to clear the notches and lay the planks on. Figured the easiest way was welding up some angle iron, but had to poke some holes in the floor to be able to reach the nuts on the underside of the carriage bolts. This thing will go together like a puzzle and hopefully stay together for a long time (famous last words)...

**Kronald_70GMC** · 02-15-2021, 08:40 PM

Looking good! I really like how your truck is coming together. Has a very nice "Feel" to it. I am considering doing the flatter paint as well when I get there.

gringoloco · 02-19-2021, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Looking good! I really like how your truck is coming together. Has a very nice "Feel" to it. I am considering doing the flatter paint as well when I get there.

Thanks Kyle, I’m kinda liking it, too

More minimal progress; finished up welding/bolting in the sub floor braces and started poking holes for the strips. Next up is getting the wood and tubs in paint...

SCOTI · 02-19-2021, 04:52 PM

Looks very clean & simple. Your efforts show....

**lolife99** · 02-19-2021, 05:44 PM

You make this stuff look easy.

65StreetCruiser · 02-20-2021, 09:05 AM

Looks very nice, Chris. Gonna be beautiful when you are done.

cj847 · 02-20-2021, 11:43 AM

Where did you get the inner wheel tubs? Or did you make them? Thanks.

02-03-2021, 10:37 AM	#2330
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 576	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I think you should make the decision for those wheels, they would look awfully nice and something a little different for that beautiful truck. Kind of remind me of the old Halibrands. N2Billet does make all the mods look easy.

02-03-2021, 10:43 AM	#2331
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 576	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I think you should make the decision for those wheels, they would look awfully nice and something a little different for that beautiful truck. Kind of remind me of the old Halibrands. N2Billet does make all the mods look easy.

02-03-2021, 10:44 AM	#2332
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 576	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Sorry about the double post!

02-03-2021, 07:56 PM	#2336
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Does that only apply to SCOTI? __________________ 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

02-07-2021, 01:01 AM	#2337
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Chris, love the wheel choice for when its fiscally possible. I get it about wheel & tire cost. I'm in the process of upgrading the wheels & tires on my Sierra. Its got the ugly steel 17's with the holes & I've looked at all sorts of OEM stuff & really have it bad for the '16-'18 Tahoe 5 spoke 20s...just can't afford them. I did settle on some Titan/Armada 5 spoke 18's...cheaper, but they are still moderately pricey with the tires. Btw, I really dig the burnout picture...just need to follow Mcbassin's lead and do some filming of the next loss of traction episode __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold Last edited by rustytruck50; 02-07-2021 at 01:09 AM.

02-07-2021, 01:13 PM	#2340
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I've taken some ideas from you, so glad I could at least send a nudge over man. Cheers. Hey, curious, what psi are you spraying your TCP Global SS? I will be spraying my truck for last time in a couple months and want to get it right. . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

02-13-2021, 10:18 PM	#2342
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 Finished up the rebuild of the doors, including the installation of the Altman latches on the pass side, new weatherstripping, felts, scrapers, and vent window seals. While the door panels were off, I decided to go ahead and add the side mirrors I’ve been putting off installing for the last 15 years. The arms and gaskets seem like decent quality, but the backing plates needed one of the threaded nuts moved and the heads are loose out of the box. Not sure I particularly like them, but the holes are drilled and they’re installed, so.... 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

02-15-2021, 08:11 PM	#2344
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 Working on getting the bed floor in place. Requires building a framework to clear the notches and lay the planks on. Figured the easiest way was welding up some angle iron, but had to poke some holes in the floor to be able to reach the nuts on the underside of the carriage bolts. This thing will go together like a puzzle and hopefully stay together for a long time (famous last words)... 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

02-15-2021, 08:40 PM	#2345
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 965	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looking good! I really like how your truck is coming together. Has a very nice "Feel" to it. I am considering doing the flatter paint as well when I get there. __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

02-19-2021, 04:52 PM	#2347
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks very clean & simple. Your efforts show.... __________________ 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.*

02-19-2021, 05:44 PM	#2348
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You make this stuff look easy. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-20-2021, 09:05 AM	#2349
65StreetCruiser It Is What It Is Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Natchitoches, La. Posts: 155	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks very nice, Chris. Gonna be beautiful when you are done. __________________ 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

02-20-2021, 11:43 AM	#2350
cj847 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 567	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Where did you get the inner wheel tubs? Or did you make them? Thanks.



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