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Primer_72 · 04-02-2001, 10:26 PM

I've been reluctant to share this because it will be years before I would have the resources to create such a thing, but....Whatta ya think of the world's first AWD C-10??? Yeah thats right, All-Wheel-Drive. It's an idea I've had burning in the back of my head for awhile, I'd like to base it on a 67-72 C-10 swb with a running gear similar to a Typhoon, but beefed and enlarged to accomodate a half ton pickup...Got the idea after watching a video of a Typhoon ripping at least 30 donuts without stopping....I've only been able to accomplish two at one time with my 72...Aint a bad concept eh? Oh, and if ya go stealin' my idea I'll hunt you down like a wild rabbit

heheh....honestly though, I want your opinions...

BTW, here's a link to the typhoo video... http://www.rankinroad.com/archive/Sp...n_Burnout1.mpg

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72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350

Alexis · 04-02-2001, 10:29 PM

your right, your carzy, no, i've also been thinking about that, also getting a vett frame and dropping a blazer on it would be cool, but yeah your not alone on "crazy" ideas that someday will come tru with funding

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Alexis · 04-02-2001, 10:33 PM

oh yeah, the video takes to long to start, but it is coool

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1970 2wd K5 Blazer her name is Britney
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any one know the "F" word of the day?

Primer_72 · 04-02-2001, 10:51 PM

BTW, I seen a 66 short stepside in a mag on a complete Vette chassis ('94 I think??)...The frame was completely fabricated and it had a Lt-1 and tranny from the same vette that donated the suspension...pretty neat truck..(oh yeah had late-model 17 inch Vette wheels too)..pretty cool (at least it didnt have the Vette roll pan

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72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350

Darrell67 · 04-02-2001, 10:55 PM

I saw a 76 nova on a 4x4 frame .It looked cool coming down the road

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67 c20 lwb stepside,327
93 silverado 4x4
92 buick regal
94 ski doo formula stx
91 sea doo xp
86 honda 350 4x4
89 johnson outboard 25 hp

The one who dies with the most toys wins!!!

BadAzz70PU · 04-02-2001, 11:04 PM

That would be cool if you can do it. I think it would be a TON of work though. I have seen that typhoon video too. I tried to show it to my friends but none of them appreciate the power it takes to get 4 tires spinning like that.

BTW DONUTS RULE...The video of my truck should be getting mailed to me this week. Hope to have it up for your viewing enjoyment sometime next week. I had to lift during my burnouts, the shift light was staring me in the eyes the entire time...hehe...POWER RULES TOO

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1970 C10 LWB
-Worked 350
-Dropped
-Tangier Orange Paint
Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com
College student at Clemson (SC)
Home in Langhorne Pa

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2001, 09:01 AM

I saw a 37 Chevy Coupe in a street rod magazine a couple of years ago with all-wheel drive. Summit Racing also featured the Quadra-Duece last year (awd '32 FORD Roadster). I know that the 37 used a Typhoon suspension. Can't remember what the 32 used.

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Randy
70 C-10 SWB Stepside
47 Chevy Fleetline
30 Model A Coupe
87 Harley Sportster
Built in USA!!!!

Primer_72 · 04-03-2001, 02:29 PM

Yeah, the quadra-deuce is also based on a typhoon running gear...I think the biggeststep would be adhering to the extra width of a full-size pickup, whereas the quadra-duece is much narrower in the front and more similar to a typhoon...

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72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350

Primer_72 · 04-03-2001, 02:31 PM

Maybe a late-model 4x4 IFS would be a good base for this??? Only prob is should the rear be kept stock or transformed to IRS to match the performance of the front suspension?

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72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2001, 03:03 PM

The only problem with most four wheel drives is that they aren't all-wheel. They are limited slip front and back.

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Randy
70 C-10 SWB Stepside
47 Chevy Fleetline
30 Model A Coupe
87 Harley Sportster
Built in USA!!!!

Primer_72 · 04-03-2001, 03:16 PM

Yeah I'm just talking about the IFS, not the whole runing gear, because it is sized to fit a full-size truck already....And I'm pretty sure most or all of the Typhoons have the 4.3 V6, (right?) you could pull the trans/transfer case from that, and if your a ingenuitive enough you could fab that to the 4x4 IFS and whatever kind of rear, be it IRS or justa aplain jane 12-bolt...you realize this is all just crazy talk right? It's not like I'll ever have the money or resources to do this...just thought it was a cool idea...

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72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350

BadAzz70PU · 04-03-2001, 04:05 PM

Hey, why dont you go with the AWD set up from a Lamborgini??? I am pretty sure that would be wide enough, might cost you a little extra but its a small price to pay...lol...

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2001, 04:07 PM

Primer72-
Sounds good to me. Actually, My knowledge on 4x4s is all in my last reply.

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Randy
70 C-10 SWB Stepside
47 Chevy Fleetline
30 Model A Coupe
87 Harley Sportster
Built in USA!!!!

[This message has been edited by Randy70C-10 (edited 04-03-2001).]

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2001, 04:09 PM

If I bought a Lamborgini, I wouldn't have room for my Mclaren

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Randy
70 C-10 SWB Stepside
47 Chevy Fleetline
30 Model A Coupe
87 Harley Sportster
Built in USA!!!!

old_truck1969 · 04-03-2001, 04:24 PM

cool. very cool.

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69 GMC 3/4 ton (long term project) 85 GMC 3/4 ton (daily driver)

*Randy70C-10* · 04-03-2001, 08:57 PM

Uh, I was just kidding about the Mclaren hehehe

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Randy
70 C-10 SWB Stepside
47 Chevy Fleetline
30 Model A Coupe
87 Harley Sportster
Built in USA!!!!

04-02-2001, 10:26 PM	#1
Primer_72 User and Abuser Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,671	Just another crazy idea.... I've been reluctant to share this because it will be years before I would have the resources to create such a thing, but....Whatta ya think of the world's first AWD C-10??? Yeah thats right, All-Wheel-Drive. It's an idea I've had burning in the back of my head for awhile, I'd like to base it on a 67-72 C-10 swb with a running gear similar to a Typhoon, but beefed and enlarged to accomodate a half ton pickup...Got the idea after watching a video of a Typhoon ripping at least 30 donuts without stopping....I've only been able to accomplish two at one time with my 72...Aint a bad concept eh? Oh, and if ya go stealin' my idea I'll hunt you down like a wild rabbit heheh....honestly though, I want your opinions... BTW, here's a link to the typhoo video... http://www.rankinroad.com/archive/Sp...n_Burnout1.mpg ------------------ 72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350 __________________ RIP.... '99 Sierra 2x '93 Sierra 4x '72 C-10 Back in business: 68 C-10 lwb

04-02-2001, 10:51 PM	#4
Primer_72 User and Abuser Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,671	BTW, I seen a 66 short stepside in a mag on a complete Vette chassis ('94 I think??)...The frame was completely fabricated and it had a Lt-1 and tranny from the same vette that donated the suspension...pretty neat truck..(oh yeah had late-model 17 inch Vette wheels too)..pretty cool (at least it didnt have the Vette roll pan ) ------------------ 72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350 __________________ RIP.... '99 Sierra 2x '93 Sierra 4x '72 C-10 Back in business: 68 C-10 lwb

04-02-2001, 10:55 PM	#5
Darrell67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Prince Edward Island ,Canada Posts: 81	I saw a 76 nova on a 4x4 frame .It looked cool coming down the road ------------------ 67 c20 lwb stepside,327 93 silverado 4x4 92 buick regal 94 ski doo formula stx 91 sea doo xp 86 honda 350 4x4 89 johnson outboard 25 hp The one who dies with the most toys wins!!! __________________ 67 c20 lwb stepside,327 70 GMC(parts truck) 69 Olds Cutlass(The new baby) 93 silverado 4x4 99 chrysler intrepid 95 ski doo formula st 86 honda 350 4x4 98 Yamaha outboard 25 hp The one who dies with the most toys wins!!!

04-02-2001, 11:04 PM	#6
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	That would be cool if you can do it. I think it would be a TON of work though. I have seen that typhoon video too. I tried to show it to my friends but none of them appreciate the power it takes to get 4 tires spinning like that. BTW DONUTS RULE...The video of my truck should be getting mailed to me this week. Hope to have it up for your viewing enjoyment sometime next week. I had to lift during my burnouts, the shift light was staring me in the eyes the entire time...hehe...POWER RULES TOO ------------------ 1970 C10 LWB -Worked 350 -Dropped -Tangier Orange Paint Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

04-03-2001, 02:29 PM	#8
Primer_72 User and Abuser Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,671	Yeah, the quadra-deuce is also based on a typhoon running gear...I think the biggeststep would be adhering to the extra width of a full-size pickup, whereas the quadra-duece is much narrower in the front and more similar to a typhoon... ------------------ 72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350 __________________ RIP.... '99 Sierra 2x '93 Sierra 4x '72 C-10 Back in business: 68 C-10 lwb

04-02-2001, 10:29 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	your right, your carzy, no, i've also been thinking about that, also getting a vett frame and dropping a blazer on it would be cool, but yeah your not alone on "crazy" ideas that someday will come tru with funding ------------------ 1970 2wd K5 Blazer her name is Britney http://member.aol.com/alexmart1 any one know the "F" word of the day?

04-02-2001, 10:33 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	oh yeah, the video takes to long to start, but it is coool ------------------ 1970 2wd K5 Blazer her name is Britney http://member.aol.com/alexmart1 any one know the "F" word of the day?

04-03-2001, 09:01 AM	#7
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I saw a 37 Chevy Coupe in a street rod magazine a couple of years ago with all-wheel drive. Summit Racing also featured the Quadra-Duece last year (awd '32 FORD Roadster). I know that the 37 used a Typhoon suspension. Can't remember what the 32 used. ------------------ Randy 70 C-10 SWB Stepside 47 Chevy Fleetline 30 Model A Coupe 87 Harley Sportster Built in USA!!!!

04-03-2001, 02:31 PM	#9
Primer_72 User and Abuser Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,671	Maybe a late-model 4x4 IFS would be a good base for this??? Only prob is should the rear be kept stock or transformed to IRS to match the performance of the front suspension? ------------------ 72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350 __________________ RIP.... '99 Sierra 2x '93 Sierra 4x '72 C-10 Back in business: 68 C-10 lwb

04-03-2001, 03:03 PM	#10
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	The only problem with most four wheel drives is that they aren't all-wheel. They are limited slip front and back. ------------------ Randy 70 C-10 SWB Stepside 47 Chevy Fleetline 30 Model A Coupe 87 Harley Sportster Built in USA!!!!

04-03-2001, 03:16 PM	#11
Primer_72 User and Abuser Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,671	Yeah I'm just talking about the IFS, not the whole runing gear, because it is sized to fit a full-size truck already....And I'm pretty sure most or all of the Typhoons have the 4.3 V6, (right?) you could pull the trans/transfer case from that, and if your a ingenuitive enough you could fab that to the 4x4 IFS and whatever kind of rear, be it IRS or justa aplain jane 12-bolt...you realize this is all just crazy talk right? It's not like I'll ever have the money or resources to do this...just thought it was a cool idea... ------------------ 72 chevy in black prima...350sb, performer intake, 1405 carb, Speed Pro cam, double-roller timing chain, headers, HEI, professionally built TH350 __________________ RIP.... '99 Sierra 2x '93 Sierra 4x '72 C-10 Back in business: 68 C-10 lwb

04-03-2001, 04:05 PM	#12
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	Hey, why dont you go with the AWD set up from a Lamborgini??? I am pretty sure that would be wide enough, might cost you a little extra but its a small price to pay...lol... __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

04-03-2001, 04:07 PM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Primer72- Sounds good to me. Actually, My knowledge on 4x4s is all in my last reply. ------------------ Randy 70 C-10 SWB Stepside 47 Chevy Fleetline 30 Model A Coupe 87 Harley Sportster Built in USA!!!! [This message has been edited by Randy70C-10 (edited 04-03-2001).]

04-03-2001, 04:09 PM	#14
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	If I bought a Lamborgini, I wouldn't have room for my Mclaren ------------------ Randy 70 C-10 SWB Stepside 47 Chevy Fleetline 30 Model A Coupe 87 Harley Sportster Built in USA!!!!

04-03-2001, 04:24 PM	#15
old_truck1969 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 202	cool. very cool. ------------------ 69 GMC 3/4 ton (long term project) 85 GMC 3/4 ton (daily driver) __________________ "All Corvettes are red. The rest are mistakes." - John Heinricy



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04-03-2001, 08:57 PM	#16
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Uh, I was just kidding about the Mclaren hehehe ------------------ Randy 70 C-10 SWB Stepside 47 Chevy Fleetline 30 Model A Coupe 87 Harley Sportster Built in USA!!!!

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