[Pic] My friend's 78 C10 doing a nice burnout - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 05-11-2004, 04:18 PM

One of my friends with his truck. 17" TTII's, 245/45 up front 255/55 out back. Front has heated springs, and rear has homemade shackles. Right now, it's stock 350 on the under, but he's got a 454 sitting on the shelf for it.

TwinTurbo · 05-11-2004, 06:29 PM

heated springs... a big NO! Nice pic tho

TIMSPEED · 05-11-2004, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo

heated springs... a big NO!

That's what I said, but I've rode in it, and it rides better than my truck!

ocbaud · 05-11-2004, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

That's what I said, but I've rode in it, and it rides better than my truck!

when you say "better" do you mean, the ride is softer? and not as harsh?

TIMSPEED · 05-11-2004, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

when you say "better" do you mean, the ride is softer? and not as harsh?

I mean BETTER! It doesn't bounce all over on a road that is not 110% perfect.

ocbaud · 05-11-2004, 06:50 PM

my truck doesnt bounce all over the road, but it is pretty harsh and stiff.

TIMSPEED · 05-11-2004, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

my truck doesnt bounce all over the road, but it is pretty harsh and stiff.

Do you have ALLL Polygraphite bushings?

ocbaud · 05-11-2004, 06:56 PM

no, i have all stock bushings

TIMSPEED · 05-11-2004, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

no, i have all stock bushings

There ya go...I wished I would have used all rubber on mine. Even thought it may handle SEMI-decent..it still sucks for cruising, cuz it's so bouncy. Although, it may not help that there's no weight over the rear (no bumper or gate)

ocbaud · 05-11-2004, 07:07 PM

with all poly bushings, it should be very stiff, and not bouncy.

low 84 · 05-11-2004, 07:35 PM

erics right. i have all poly graphite on mine and it rides good, not bouncy at all.

nice truck too. too bad its gotta break stand to burn em

Tom · 05-11-2004, 07:40 PM

Nice burn out

Eric- your ride shouldn't be bad. Both my trucks are 5" down in front and ride fine, and the 78 uses stock shocks

Russell · 05-11-2004, 07:47 PM

You wanna stiff ride? Try riding in my truck with HD 3/4 ton rear springs with the original shocks, and no bed

Now thats what I call riding like a brick...

ocbaud · 05-11-2004, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Nice burn out

Eric- your ride shouldn't be bad. Both my trucks are 5" down in front and ride fine, and the 78 uses stock shocks

the rides not bad... to me.

its all my family thats used to riding in new trucks and cars with all that fancy soft smooth shocks and crap

gldevall · 05-11-2004, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by low 84

too bad its gotta break stand to burn em

Where's your pics big boy?

Let's see that truck in action.

low 84 · 05-11-2004, 10:34 PM

peg leg burnouts don't make for good pics, even if it is through every gear. i won't have that problem in about a month though

76HighSierra · 05-12-2004, 11:27 AM

Tell your friend to turn his cap around in the right direction.

87 STEPPER · 05-12-2004, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 76HighSierra

Tell your friend to turn his cap around in the right direction.

The cap's on correctly the head's on backerd's

05-11-2004, 04:18 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	[Pic] My friend's 78 C10 doing a nice burnout One of my friends with his truck. 17" TTII's, 245/45 up front 255/55 out back. Front has heated springs, and rear has homemade shackles. Right now, it's stock 350 on the under, but he's got a 454 sitting on the shelf for it. Attached Images __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-11-2004, 07:35 PM	#11
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	erics right. i have all poly graphite on mine and it rides good, not bouncy at all. nice truck too. too bad its gotta break stand to burn em __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

05-11-2004, 07:40 PM	#12
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Nice burn out Eric- your ride shouldn't be bad. Both my trucks are 5" down in front and ride fine, and the 78 uses stock shocks __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

05-11-2004, 07:47 PM	#13
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	You wanna stiff ride? Try riding in my truck with HD 3/4 ton rear springs with the original shocks, and no bed Now thats what I call riding like a brick... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

05-11-2004, 10:34 PM	#16
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	peg leg burnouts don't make for good pics, even if it is through every gear. i won't have that problem in about a month though __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

05-11-2004, 06:29 PM	#2
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	heated springs... a big NO! Nice pic tho

05-11-2004, 06:50 PM	#6
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	my truck doesnt bounce all over the road, but it is pretty harsh and stiff.

05-11-2004, 06:56 PM	#8
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	no, i have all stock bushings

05-11-2004, 07:07 PM	#10
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	with all poly bushings, it should be very stiff, and not bouncy.

05-12-2004, 11:27 AM	#17
76HighSierra DAMN, I love Big Blocks! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 619	Tell your friend to turn his cap around in the right direction. __________________ Marc Bona Hobbs, New Mexico 1976 1/2 ton GMC High Sierra. 454 c.i.d./ TH400. *Soon to get a mild warming over.* 3.40 rear.



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