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NOR*CAL68 · 01-31-2008, 07:42 AM

Hi everyone my name is Rusty, Im from the bay area. Im curently building a 69 GMC with a 68 chevy front clip, a 70ish A/C cab, and a short fleet bed off of not sure what year.

jsbgump · 01-31-2008, 08:18 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

Cyclone44 · 01-31-2008, 09:05 AM

from Knoxville Tn.....

Jerry Jones · 01-31-2008, 09:18 AM

Welcome to the board from Antioch

hotrodhomi · 01-31-2008, 09:56 AM

Welcome- I work in Vacaville. Your truck looks like its going to be sweet when your done.

NOR*CAL68 · 01-31-2008, 10:29 AM

Thanks guys for the replies, and comments. Im just finishing up the body work this weekend and to the paint booth week after next. Ill keep you guys posted. Thanks again.

72BlckButy · 01-31-2008, 10:37 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Any info on the suspension, wheel/tire combo?

NOR*CAL68 · 01-31-2008, 10:46 AM

For suspension im running the DJM tubular Control Arms with a 2" spring, and in the rear im using 5" spring with DJM shim kit, So its like a 5/7 drop.
For wheel and tire combo im running 20X10 with 6" b.s. with 315/35-20 in the rear and for the front i got 20X8 with 4" b.s. with 275/40-20
For motor im using an alum. headed LT1 with the over drive.
For the rear end im getting ready to put 4:11 with a posi.

krue · 01-31-2008, 11:32 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

shaneschevys · 01-31-2008, 03:10 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

BigDaddyDave · 02-01-2008, 01:13 AM

Welcome to the board from NC.

Old Chevy Mech · 02-01-2008, 01:20 AM

from CT!

Frank

BACKYARD88 · 02-01-2008, 02:17 AM

from South Texas!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-01-2008, 06:58 AM

From West TN

L0WRIDE · 02-04-2008, 04:00 PM

welcome to the boards

**Ron 586** · 02-04-2008, 11:41 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

c-mack · 02-05-2008, 03:34 AM

hi, welcome to the boards from crockett, texas

gulfcoast66 · 02-07-2008, 03:21 PM

welcome to the board! from TEXAS

**Yukon Jack** · 02-10-2008, 04:28 AM

Welcome - cool project!

DREAMS OF A 67 · 02-15-2008, 12:07 PM

Welcome From Knoxville Tn!!!

01-31-2008, 07:42 AM	#1
NOR*CAL68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 11	Another New Guy from California Hi everyone my name is Rusty, Im from the bay area. Im curently building a 69 GMC with a 68 chevy front clip, a 70ish A/C cab, and a short fleet bed off of not sure what year. Attached Images

01-31-2008, 08:18 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Another New Guy from California Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-31-2008, 09:05 AM	#3
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Another New Guy from California from Knoxville Tn.....

01-31-2008, 09:18 AM	#4
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01-31-2008, 09:56 AM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Another New Guy from California Welcome- I work in Vacaville. Your truck looks like its going to be sweet when your done. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-31-2008, 10:29 AM	#6
NOR*CAL68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 11	Re: Another New Guy from California Thanks guys for the replies, and comments. Im just finishing up the body work this weekend and to the paint booth week after next. Ill keep you guys posted. Thanks again.

01-31-2008, 10:37 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another New Guy from California to the board from Mid-MO!!! Any info on the suspension, wheel/tire combo? __________________ -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)

01-31-2008, 10:46 AM	#8
NOR*CAL68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 11	Re: Another New Guy from California For suspension im running the DJM tubular Control Arms with a 2" spring, and in the rear im using 5" spring with DJM shim kit, So its like a 5/7 drop. For wheel and tire combo im running 20X10 with 6" b.s. with 315/35-20 in the rear and for the front i got 20X8 with 4" b.s. with 275/40-20 For motor im using an alum. headed LT1 with the over drive. For the rear end im getting ready to put 4:11 with a posi.

01-31-2008, 11:32 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Another New Guy from California Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-31-2008, 03:10 PM	#10
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02-01-2008, 01:13 AM	#11
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02-01-2008, 02:17 AM	#13
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02-01-2008, 06:58 AM	#14
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02-04-2008, 04:00 PM	#15
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02-04-2008, 11:41 PM	#16
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02-05-2008, 03:34 AM	#17
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02-07-2008, 03:21 PM	#18
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02-10-2008, 04:28 AM	#19
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02-15-2008, 12:07 PM	#20
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