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07-24-2015, 02:39 AM
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 Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Sparks,Nv
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Drop the shop truck
This is my first post about my build! Its been a 2 year venture and its nearing completion! I bought the truck when I was 17, now 19 and its almost road worthy, its a 64 C10 shortbed, I picked up for a grand. My dad owns a fab shop, that mainly built circle track race cars. Many elements on the build have been borrowed from the racing culture. Instead of just slapping some drop spindles and a new motor in, it got cut up, reworked then reworked, and reworked again. It took a lot of massaging to get her where she is now and it will take more to get her where she needs to be. The first order of business was to hack off the factory front clip and graft a gen 2 camaro clip on. With disc breaks, and power steering as well as the massive static drop up front we turned our attention to the rear, where the chevy rear end was traded for a ford 9 inch with disc break conversion. The factory truck arms were scrapped, though we kept the truck arm concept fabbed up a new set from scratch. The spring cups are adjustable via weight jacks. The C-notch hand built as well, no kits will be found anywhere on this beast. Recently we focused on the powertrain, swapping out the 305 that was originally scheduled to go in the truck for a 5.3liter LM7 we are currently in the process of choosing a cam. The wheels are 10 inch wide 15 inch tall winston cup weld wheels wrapped in 26x10s in the back and 26x8s up front. Please tell me what you think, id live some feedback and suggestions. Thank you everybody!
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07-24-2015, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: cleawater florida
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Re: Drop the shop truck
wow,, nice truck. you done good. I would have got in big trouble with that at 19 years old.stance is spot on
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07-24-2015, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Clinton township, MI
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Great looking truck. I love the stance.
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07-24-2015, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rock Hill SC
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Stance looks great. Keep us updated!
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07-24-2015, 10:19 AM
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Custom Truck Lover!
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Sweeeeeet!!!!!
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07-24-2015, 11:30 AM
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07-24-2015, 11:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Dallas Ga
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Yeah that is a nice transformation. Stance is perfect IMO. Good job.
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07-25-2015, 12:28 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Welcome to the forum
 I would add another tube to the front of your upper weight jack mount.
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07-27-2015, 07:40 AM
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Sweet looking truck! I think the stance is just right as well.
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07-27-2015, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Everest Ks
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Wow, that turned out nice! I would be interested in seeing some better pics of how you did the Camaro clip install. Joseph
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07-27-2015, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix)
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Nice. I dig it. Looks great. Post up some more fab shots of the chassis during construction if u have em.
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07-27-2015, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ft. Worth, Tx
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Nice truck!!
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07-27-2015, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Indanapolis, IN
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Re: Drop the shop truck
Looking at the before pics I never would have given that truck a second glance. Amazing difference with it lowered and the black wheels. I dig it!
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