S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Twisted Minis · 03-05-2009, 11:12 PM

I asked Liz about this before posting, so I think I am in the clear.

Some club members and I, along with a few friends are going to be doing a charity build of sorts. Not necessarily for a charity, but for what we feel is a good cause. This kid has been hanging around the club for a while now, and since meeting us he won't stop talking about getting a bagged truck. He has Epilepsy and Turrets, as well as a speech impediment. He has been working, and saving money all year, and recently bought a first gen S10.

We are going to pull together and help him build this thing. A lot of us will be donating our time, as well as some parts to the build up. If anyone else would like to donate some parts to help out, let me know. It would be greatly appreciated, by him and all other parties involved. I can put together a list of items that are needed. I am starting out by donating some sleeve bags, and valves. I do not want to accept cash, as I feel it could become complicated.

I also intend to ask Mini Truckin' if they are interested in doing any kind of write up on this. If not, I will probably at least do a tech article on properly installing sleeve bags.

Thanks,
Seth

Edit - Here is a parts list. I will update it if I think of anything else, as well as receive things.

Front Bags - AirRideLuvTruck from DnD
Compressor(s)
Bag Cups - Brandon Kennedy from SSM
Drop Spindles
Raised Gas Tank cross member - Lowrider Depot
Air Tank - Ecm(Heath) from DnD
Switch Box - 92LowYota from SSM
Pressure Switch 110/145 - Rochlow from Dnd
Nissan/Toyota front shocks
S10 Differential Bracket
Lower link tabs - Scrapn1085 from SSM
Bag Over Axle Bracket (bottom one) - Scrapn1085 from SSM
Misc. Fittings
Energy Suspension Low profile bump stops - Rochlow from DnD
80 Amp Relay - 515Customs from SSM
Air Gauges
New Grill - Backyard88 from 67-72Chevytrucks
New Tail Lights (housing busted on PS)
CD Player - Brandt @ Graphic Disorder
Water Trap/Window Cranks - Dirty from DnD
Notch - dieselarmy13 from 67-72Chevytrucks
Stereo - AceX from 67-72Chevytrucks
3/4" QA1 Rod End

Here is the address for anyone shipping things out.

Twisted Minis - Attn: John
399 Business Park Ct #314
Windsor, CA 95492

Anyone sending anything, please include your full name so we can keep track of those that donated items.

*Dylan · 03-06-2009, 10:13 AM

I hope you get all you're looking for and it's great of you guys to do this! Plus some rep for being a stand up guy.

tvblazer78 · 03-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Very cool Seth..

I may have some thing here at the house, I will look over the weekend..

Cherub · 03-06-2009, 12:18 PM

This sounds like a great cause. I hope all goes well for you and the young man getting the assistance.

BACKYARD88 · 03-06-2009, 03:05 PM

I may have a GM newer model paint to match grille at home if you'd be interested in that, been saving it for a good cause and this seems like one. I'll see if it's still there and post a pic if it is.

dieselarmy13 · 03-06-2009, 03:42 PM

I have a weld-in step notch that I won't be using. Let me know if you want it.

blazer72 · 03-06-2009, 08:36 PM

I have an extra '86 grille if you need it - minus the gold bowtie

v8blaze · 03-06-2009, 09:07 PM

Ive got a set of lower bolt in cups, the uppers i still use. Also i might have a fat five gallon tank too. shoot me a pm, i might have some other random stuff too

AceX · 03-06-2009, 09:18 PM

Seth, I may have something for you. It's not anything you're looking for, but I'm sure that it will look nice in the truck.

Get back to you soon.

Twisted Minis · 03-07-2009, 02:39 AM

I updated the first post with some items that have been donated. I am very impressed at how much people are willing to give during these hard times. We have a few tracking numbers so far.

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

I may have a GM newer model paint to match grille at home if you'd be interested in that, been saving it for a good cause and this seems like one. I'll see if it's still there and post a pic if it is.

Is it the gray paint color? Or Black? KEG Media offered a rendering, so we where asking him about what the truck would look like tonight at the meeting. He wants it silver with black bumpers/grill.

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

I have a weld-in step notch that I won't be using. Let me know if you want it.

I was going to make one, but that would be great. Will save me a little time.

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Originally Posted by blazer72

I have an extra '86 grille if you need it - minus the gold bowtie

That would be great. The Bowtie on his is decent, but the rest is broken.

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Originally Posted by AceX

Seth, I may have something for you. It's not anything you're looking for, but I'm sure that it will look nice in the truck.

Get back to you soon.

Let me know what you have in mind. There's no stereo anything in the truck if that's what you are thinking. Brandt from Graphic Disorder is donating an Alpine head unit though.

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Originally Posted by v8blaze

Ive got a set of lower bolt in cups, the uppers i still use. Also i might have a fat five gallon tank too. shoot me a pm, i might have some other random stuff too

It looks like we have the cups covered at this point. I will let you know.

texanidiot25 · 03-07-2009, 03:20 AM

That's a clean start for sure, nice wheel and color combo.

I'll talk to my V8 Blazer friend and see what he's still got laying around.

AceX · 03-07-2009, 03:44 AM

Yeah, I'm looking around for an Arc Audio amp foe the project. I don't have any bag parts or anything like that, so I'll stick to what I know.

Twisted Minis · 03-07-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AceX

Yeah, I'm looking around for an Arc Audio amp foe the project. I don't have any bag parts or anything like that, so I'll stick to what I know.

Cool. I think I will be giving him my low profile 8s to put behind the seat. They are like 150w RMS, 300w max, if you needed to know.

SCOTI · 03-07-2009, 12:57 PM

I should have those ES bumpstops & might have some used 2" dropped spindles. I'll check my storage stash & follow up.

Twisted Minis · 03-07-2009, 01:54 PM

That would be great, thanks.

Poly Performance said they will donate a set of their red limiting straps.

I think I will run red bushings for the suspension then. He said he wanted the truck to be silver with black bumpers, and red/black suspension parts.

AceX · 03-07-2009, 08:13 PM

I'm talking to a guy right now. Looks like he might give me a serious break on some stereo gear. (2 amps, component set, EQ)

Keep your fingers crossed yea?

EDIT: I'm gonna run over to Woodland sometime next week and see if I can't strip what 4ga wire is left in the Escalade carcass I've got sitting my a warehouse. It won't be a whole lot, but it should be enough to make it into the cab comfortably.

BACKYARD88 · 03-07-2009, 11:07 PM

I was thinking what I had was for a Chevy but it's a GMC. Here it is, If you want it and the emblem just let me know.

polaris21 · 03-07-2009, 11:29 PM

Keep up the geat work guys. I wish i had something to donate, but im hurting bad myself right now and my own project is at a stand still.

Twisted Minis · 03-08-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

I'm talking to a guy right now. Looks like he might give me a serious break on some stereo gear. (2 amps, component set, EQ)

Keep your fingers crossed yea?

EDIT: I'm gonna run over to Woodland sometime next week and see if I can't strip what 4ga wire is left in the Escalade carcass I've got sitting my a warehouse. It won't be a whole lot, but it should be enough to make it into the cab comfortably.

I have about 100 feet of 4ga and about half that in TechFlex. No need to worry about that too much.

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

I was thinking what I had was for a Chevy but it's a GMC. Here it is, If you want it and the emblem just let me know.

That looks great. Do you know what is needed to make it fit? It looks like the bottom is shaped different?

finch · 03-08-2009, 04:04 AM

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I think the only S-series parts I have left in storage is some misc. interior stuff. need any of that inside the cab?

Twisted Minis · 03-08-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by finch

subscribed

I think the only S-series parts I have left in storage is some misc. interior stuff. need any of that inside the cab?

It needs dash stuff, and it has a really weird headliner that looks like 70's carpet.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-08-2009, 11:09 AM

youre clear across the country from me so i cant volunteer any time to you and your project, and i sure dont have any parts or anything for the truck but i do appreciate what youre doing for this kid..If you would PM me your address id like to send a small donation of a gas card to this kid to help towards the fuel in his truck so once you guys make the baddest lowrder s10 out there he can run to the local cruise and brag how hes got some really kick butt friends who helped him out with the truck...

Twisted Minis · 03-08-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

youre clear across the country from me so i cant volunteer any time to you and your project, and i sure dont have any parts or anything for the truck but i do appreciate what youre doing for this kid..If you would PM me your address id like to send a small donation of a gas card to this kid to help towards the fuel in his truck so once you guys make the baddest lowrder s10 out there he can run to the local cruise and brag how hes got some really kick butt friends who helped him out with the truck...

That's a really cool idea. Thank you man.

Here is the address for anyone shipping things out.

Twisted Minis - Attn: John
399 Business Park Ct #314
Windsor, CA 95492

Anyone sending anything, please include your full name so we can keep track of those that donated items.

BACKYARD88 · 03-08-2009, 11:08 PM

I'll look tomorrow and see what all is different but I think it's pretty much a direct swap.

Twisted Minis · 03-08-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

I'll look tomorrow and see what all is different but I think it's pretty much a direct swap.

I found a picture of one installed, and it looks like you are right. So since we don't have to buy anything different I think we will take it then.

03-05-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I asked Liz about this before posting, so I think I am in the clear. Some club members and I, along with a few friends are going to be doing a charity build of sorts. Not necessarily for a charity, but for what we feel is a good cause. This kid has been hanging around the club for a while now, and since meeting us he won't stop talking about getting a bagged truck. He has Epilepsy and Turrets, as well as a speech impediment. He has been working, and saving money all year, and recently bought a first gen S10. We are going to pull together and help him build this thing. A lot of us will be donating our time, as well as some parts to the build up. If anyone else would like to donate some parts to help out, let me know. It would be greatly appreciated, by him and all other parties involved. I can put together a list of items that are needed. I am starting out by donating some sleeve bags, and valves. I do not want to accept cash, as I feel it could become complicated. I also intend to ask Mini Truckin' if they are interested in doing any kind of write up on this. If not, I will probably at least do a tech article on properly installing sleeve bags. Thanks, Seth Edit - Here is a parts list. I will update it if I think of anything else, as well as receive things. Front Bags - AirRideLuvTruck from DnD Compressor(s) Bag Cups - Brandon Kennedy from SSM Drop Spindles Raised Gas Tank cross member - Lowrider Depot Air Tank - Ecm(Heath) from DnD Switch Box - 92LowYota from SSM Pressure Switch 110/145 - Rochlow from Dnd Nissan/Toyota front shocks S10 Differential Bracket Lower link tabs - Scrapn1085 from SSM Bag Over Axle Bracket (bottom one) - Scrapn1085 from SSM Misc. Fittings Energy Suspension Low profile bump stops - Rochlow from DnD 80 Amp Relay - 515Customs from SSM Air Gauges New Grill - Backyard88 from 67-72Chevytrucks New Tail Lights (housing busted on PS) CD Player - Brandt @ Graphic Disorder Water Trap/Window Cranks - Dirty from DnD Notch - dieselarmy13 from 67-72Chevytrucks Stereo - AceX from 67-72Chevytrucks 3/4" QA1 Rod End Here is the address for anyone shipping things out. Twisted Minis - Attn: John 399 Business Park Ct #314 Windsor, CA 95492 Anyone sending anything, please include your full name so we can keep track of those that donated items. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it! Last edited by Twisted Minis; 03-12-2009 at 11:56 AM.

03-06-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I hope you get all you're looking for and it's great of you guys to do this! Plus some rep for being a stand up guy. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

03-06-2009, 12:18 PM	#4
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy This sounds like a great cause. I hope all goes well for you and the young man getting the assistance.

03-06-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I may have a GM newer model paint to match grille at home if you'd be interested in that, been saving it for a good cause and this seems like one. I'll see if it's still there and post a pic if it is. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

03-06-2009, 03:42 PM	#6
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I have a weld-in step notch that I won't be using. Let me know if you want it. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

03-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#3
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy Very cool Seth.. I may have some thing here at the house, I will look over the weekend.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-06-2009, 08:36 PM	#7
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I have an extra '86 grille if you need it - minus the gold bowtie __________________ Previous rides: (worth mentioning) 67 camaro 70 long fleet, 69 short step (stolen), 72 blazer 62 chrysler imperial (hell yeah) 55 and 56 chevy hdtps 72 monte carlo Daily Driver: 86 S-10 Blazer (drive it til I die) and 71 long fleet Projects: 71 suburban, 72 C-30 Dually, 71 Chevy LWB

03-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#8
v8blaze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: baton rouge, LA Posts: 77	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy Ive got a set of lower bolt in cups, the uppers i still use. Also i might have a fat five gallon tank too. shoot me a pm, i might have some other random stuff too

03-06-2009, 09:18 PM	#9
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy Seth, I may have something for you. It's not anything you're looking for, but I'm sure that it will look nice in the truck. Get back to you soon. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

03-07-2009, 03:20 AM	#11
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy That's a clean start for sure, nice wheel and color combo. I'll talk to my V8 Blazer friend and see what he's still got laying around.

03-07-2009, 03:44 AM	#12
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy Yeah, I'm looking around for an Arc Audio amp foe the project. I don't have any bag parts or anything like that, so I'll stick to what I know. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

03-07-2009, 12:57 PM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I should have those ES bumpstops & might have some used 2" dropped spindles. I'll check my storage stash & follow up. __________________ 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.*

03-07-2009, 01:54 PM	#15
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy That would be great, thanks. Poly Performance said they will donate a set of their red limiting straps. I think I will run red bushings for the suspension then. He said he wanted the truck to be silver with black bumpers, and red/black suspension parts. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it!

03-07-2009, 08:13 PM	#16
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I'm talking to a guy right now. Looks like he might give me a serious break on some stereo gear. (2 amps, component set, EQ) Keep your fingers crossed yea? EDIT: I'm gonna run over to Woodland sometime next week and see if I can't strip what 4ga wire is left in the Escalade carcass I've got sitting my a warehouse. It won't be a whole lot, but it should be enough to make it into the cab comfortably. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum. Last edited by AceX; 03-07-2009 at 08:15 PM.

03-07-2009, 11:07 PM	#17
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I was thinking what I had was for a Chevy but it's a GMC. Here it is, If you want it and the emblem just let me know. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



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03-07-2009, 11:29 PM	#18
polaris21 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n/w Illinois Posts: 17	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy Keep up the geat work guys. I wish i had something to donate, but im hurting bad myself right now and my own project is at a stand still.

03-08-2009, 04:04 AM	#20
finch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 365	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy subscribed I think the only S-series parts I have left in storage is some misc. interior stuff. need any of that inside the cab? __________________ Andy... '70 C/10 Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298553 '71 K/20 Frame-off resto, SOLD!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=2399&cat=12 '05 Silverado Z-71, CC SB, Daily Driver

03-08-2009, 11:09 AM	#22
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy youre clear across the country from me so i cant volunteer any time to you and your project, and i sure dont have any parts or anything for the truck but i do appreciate what youre doing for this kid..If you would PM me your address id like to send a small donation of a gas card to this kid to help towards the fuel in his truck so once you guys make the baddest lowrder s10 out there he can run to the local cruise and brag how hes got some really kick butt friends who helped him out with the truck... __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-08-2009, 11:08 PM	#24
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: S10 build up for kid with Epilepsy I'll look tomorrow and see what all is different but I think it's pretty much a direct swap. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

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