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JP238 · 11-11-2013, 09:50 PM

Hey, my name is Jay.
I recently purchased a 1970 C10 SWB fleetside. Been looking for one for a few years now and finally decided to pull the plug on this one. Needs some work without a doubt (they all do), but definitely a great starter.

vectorit · 11-19-2013, 12:00 AM

Very nice looking truck, welcome to the forum!

JP238 · 11-19-2013, 09:28 AM

Preciate it man. Here is a better pic..

**lolife99** · 11-19-2013, 09:49 AM

Welcome to the board!
Good looking truck.

JP238 · 11-19-2013, 12:15 PM

Thanks man. Just have to figure out how to lower it without c notching

**lolife99** · 11-19-2013, 12:21 PM

Lowering shouldn't be a problem.
You might have to change wheels or tires.

I have a twin to your truck,...

JP238 · 11-19-2013, 12:29 PM

Damn! You really do! I like your truck. Is it orange too? How low did you go and did you have to cut the frame?

**lolife99** · 11-19-2013, 12:49 PM

It's faded red/orange.
5.5/7.5 drop.

Front:
2.5" drop spindles
3" drop springs
Drop shocks

Rear:
6" drop spring
1.5" lowering block
bolt in c-notch
rear shock relocators
adjustable track bar (panhard baar)
drop shocks.

Don't be scared to add a bolt in c-notch.

JP238 · 11-19-2013, 12:54 PM

What do you think the lowest I could in the back without having to cut the frame and not bottoming out on a pine cone?

**lolife99** · 11-19-2013, 01:14 PM

4.5/6 drop
But I'm not sure you could do it with those tires you have on there now.

JP238 · 11-19-2013, 02:03 PM

Oh I know it. That was fixing to be my next question. How big of a tire could I go if I were to do a 3/5 drop? I really wanting to have a decent ride with a decent look. Not really looking to slam it.

JP238 · 11-19-2013, 06:06 PM

I just noticed you have a red bench seat also. Was that factory in yours or did you put it in?

**lolife99** · 11-19-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JP238

I just noticed you have a red bench seat also. Was that factory in yours or did you put it in?

Yes it had the 1969 red interior which is kind of maroon.
1970 red was really a bright red.
Totally different color.

I would lower your truck first and then see what will fit.

JP238 · 11-19-2013, 08:31 PM

I got mine from a guy who had a 68, it's also red.

I'm guessing I'm gonna need another set of rims that are smaller to get an idea

1ATony · 11-20-2013, 12:20 PM

Welcome to the site

JP238 · 11-20-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ATony

Welcome to the site

Thanks man. I have already watched a few of your videos to get jobs done on my truck

72BlckButy · 11-20-2013, 03:31 PM

Welcome to the board; great looking truck!

You would not be disappointed in th 4.5/6" drop. I'm running this on my '69 (without a notch) and the ride is perfect.

JP238 · 11-20-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Welcome to the board; great looking truck!

You would not be disappointed in th 4.5/6" drop. I'm running this on my '69 (without a notch) and the ride is perfect.

Thank you. What size rims and tires?

72BlckButy · 11-20-2013, 03:41 PM

I've ran 15" ralleys and 20" Billet Specialties Vintecs. My father-in-law has a bad back and after lowering it he thought the ride would be to stiff to ride along. He was amazed at how nice it was.

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JP238 · 11-20-2013, 03:50 PM

Man I like that. What size tire is that on those 20's? Ever bottom out with that 6" in the back?

72BlckButy · 11-20-2013, 04:05 PM

255/40 up front and 295/40

I've only bottomed out once and I was pushing it and came off of a bridge. That was with the 15'' wheels.

Full specs and drop install in my build thread "Project Blank Slate." Click on the link in my signature below.

**lolife99** · 11-20-2013, 04:09 PM

Are you sure they aren't 255/40's up front?

JP238 · 11-20-2013, 04:32 PM

The tires I have on mine now are 275-55-20. So I'm not too far off from what you are running. I checked out a little of your build thread, did you axle over to get the 6"?

72BlckButy · 11-21-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Are you sure they aren't 255/40's up front?

lolife99 is right.... that's what I get for eating lunch and typing at the same time. 255/40's. Heck, I atleast have it right in my signature.

86swb · 11-23-2013, 10:48 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky. You will get plenty of help on here. Nice truck.

11-11-2013, 09:50 PM	#1
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	New member from MS Gulf Coast Hey, my name is Jay. I recently purchased a 1970 C10 SWB fleetside. Been looking for one for a few years now and finally decided to pull the plug on this one. Needs some work without a doubt (they all do), but definitely a great starter. Attached Images

11-19-2013, 12:00 AM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Very nice looking truck, welcome to the forum! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-19-2013, 09:28 AM	#3
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Preciate it man. Here is a better pic.. Attached Images

11-19-2013, 09:49 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Welcome to the board! Good looking truck. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-19-2013, 12:15 PM	#5
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Thanks man. Just have to figure out how to lower it without c notching

11-19-2013, 12:21 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Lowering shouldn't be a problem. You might have to change wheels or tires. I have a twin to your truck,... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-19-2013, 12:29 PM	#7
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Damn! You really do! I like your truck. Is it orange too? How low did you go and did you have to cut the frame?

11-19-2013, 12:49 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast It's faded red/orange. 5.5/7.5 drop. Front: 2.5" drop spindles 3" drop springs Drop shocks Rear: 6" drop spring 1.5" lowering block bolt in c-notch rear shock relocators adjustable track bar (panhard baar) drop shocks. Don't be scared to add a bolt in c-notch. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-19-2013, 12:54 PM	#9
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast What do you think the lowest I could in the back without having to cut the frame and not bottoming out on a pine cone?

11-19-2013, 01:14 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast 4.5/6 drop But I'm not sure you could do it with those tires you have on there now. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-19-2013, 02:03 PM	#11
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Oh I know it. That was fixing to be my next question. How big of a tire could I go if I were to do a 3/5 drop? I really wanting to have a decent ride with a decent look. Not really looking to slam it.

11-19-2013, 06:06 PM	#12
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast I just noticed you have a red bench seat also. Was that factory in yours or did you put it in?

11-19-2013, 08:31 PM	#14
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast I got mine from a guy who had a 68, it's also red. I'm guessing I'm gonna need another set of rims that are smaller to get an idea

11-20-2013, 12:20 PM	#15
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Welcome to the site

11-20-2013, 03:31 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Welcome to the board; great looking truck! You would not be disappointed in th 4.5/6" drop. I'm running this on my '69 (without a notch) and the ride is perfect. __________________ -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)



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11-20-2013, 03:41 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast I've ran 15" ralleys and 20" Billet Specialties Vintecs. My father-in-law has a bad back and after lowering it he thought the ride would be to stiff to ride along. He was amazed at how nice it was. __________________ -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)

11-20-2013, 03:50 PM	#20
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Man I like that. What size tire is that on those 20's? Ever bottom out with that 6" in the back?

11-20-2013, 04:05 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast 255/40 up front and 295/40 I've only bottomed out once and I was pushing it and came off of a bridge. That was with the 15'' wheels. Full specs and drop install in my build thread "Project Blank Slate." Click on the link in my signature below. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-21-2013 at 03:08 PM.

11-20-2013, 04:09 PM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Are you sure they aren't 255/40's up front? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-20-2013, 04:32 PM	#23
JP238 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 43	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast The tires I have on mine now are 275-55-20. So I'm not too far off from what you are running. I checked out a little of your build thread, did you axle over to get the 6"?

11-23-2013, 10:48 PM	#25
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New member from MS Gulf Coast Welcome from Western Kentucky. You will get plenty of help on here. Nice truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

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