OK, I'm DEFINATELY going 5/7!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 01-31-2004, 06:09 AM

So, I was out shooting the breeze with my buddies tonight, and up rolls this beige C10. Looks like an 81-87 right off the bat (quad headlight setup) So I ask the guy...
Me: "What year is that, 80's?"
Jeff: "Naw, it's a 75, with an 82 front clip and bed."

So, obviously this peaked my interest...I also noticed it was SLAMMED, so next I asked him

Me: "So what's it down, 5/7?"
Jeff: "Yeah, good guess. It's all DJM ****, spindles/springs, flip kit/shackles."
So then, of course the next thing out of my mouth is
Me: "Ohh, so you gave up long tube's and just went for looks right?"
Jeff: "Huh? No, I got long tube's."

Me: "You must scrape like a MOFO huh?"
Jeff: "Naw, only when I go over good size speed bumps, but other than that, hardly ever."
Me: "What brand are they? Thorley's?"
Jeff: "Naw, cheapy Hedmann."

So of course, I had to see if his **** checked out...and it did, he popped the hood, and was rollin a 355 with a mild cam/torqer/750/100hp NOS kit. I looked at his headers and they had a good 3" of clearance. So my next question is how good does it ride...

Me: "Hey bro, you don't mind taking me for a ride in this do ya? I got a 75 parked at home with a 3/5 drop, mild 355, and I'm considering taking it down another 2", I just wanna see how rides."
Jeff: "No prollem man, hop in."

I can't believe how good it rode compared to mine!! So it's DEFINATELY time for me to get some 255/50's and drop it another 2".
Ohh yeah, I would have KILLED to have my camera with me, so I coulda showed you guys this truck...but I got a feeling I'll see him again 2moro night, in which I'll have my C10 ready to race. (Since when he took me for a ride, he also showed off a little by flooring it and taking it up to 75...which took a WHILE to get to."

1974StepSide · 01-31-2004, 06:21 AM

Just make sure to get those pics before you race

ocbaud · 01-31-2004, 11:40 AM

should have asked him what shocks he has on it.

ol84 · 01-31-2004, 04:41 PM

I have 5/7 with long tubes and I have never scraped my headers. Of course I drive my truck about once a month. The 5/7 coming off next month for the bags and the narrowed 9 inch. The parts will be for sale if anyone is interested

Tim, did the guy hit the NOS when he took you for a spin?

TIMSPEED · 01-31-2004, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ocbaud
should have asked him what shocks he has on it.

He had Toxic Shocks.
Naw, he didn't hit the kit when he took me for a ride, but he did whip the assend around. (I guess he thought it would impress me, haha).

low 84 · 01-31-2004, 08:42 PM

go for it then. but all it takes is one good hit to crack your heads. so i'm gonna put a little more work into it and run full length f-bod headers and a custom tranny crossmember

BaggedC10 · 02-01-2004, 04:42 AM

All this time, those cheap Hedman headers have been stopping you from going 5/7"?

Glad you have made your mind up though. The truck will look great, man!

Blue Beard · 02-01-2004, 05:21 AM

Hope you got his phone number in case of forgotten questions.............

8t5Silverado · 02-02-2004, 02:39 PM

ol84, pm'd you.

01-31-2004, 06:09 AM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	OK, I'm DEFINATELY going 5/7!!! So, I was out shooting the breeze with my buddies tonight, and up rolls this beige C10. Looks like an 81-87 right off the bat (quad headlight setup) So I ask the guy... Me: "What year is that, 80's?" Jeff: "Naw, it's a 75, with an 82 front clip and bed." So, obviously this peaked my interest...I also noticed it was SLAMMED, so next I asked him Me: "So what's it down, 5/7?" Jeff: "Yeah, good guess. It's all DJM **, spindles/springs, flip kit/shackles." So then, of course the next thing out of my mouth is Me: "Ohh, so you gave up long tube's and just went for looks right?" Jeff: "Huh? No, I got long tube's." Me: "You must scrape like a MOFO huh?" Jeff: "Naw, only when I go over good size speed bumps, but other than that, hardly ever." Me: "What brand are they? Thorley's?" Jeff: "Naw, cheapy Hedmann." So of course, I had to see if his ** checked out...and it did, he popped the hood, and was rollin a 355 with a mild cam/torqer/750/100hp NOS kit. I looked at his headers and they had a good 3" of clearance. So my next question is how good does it ride... Me: "Hey bro, you don't mind taking me for a ride in this do ya? I got a 75 parked at home with a 3/5 drop, mild 355, and I'm considering taking it down another 2", I just wanna see how rides." Jeff: "No prollem man, hop in." I can't believe how good it rode compared to mine!! So it's DEFINATELY time for me to get some 255/50's and drop it another 2". Ohh yeah, I would have KILLED to have my camera with me, so I coulda showed you guys this truck...but I got a feeling I'll see him again 2moro night, in which I'll have my C10 ready to race. (Since when he took me for a ride, he also showed off a little by flooring it and taking it up to 75...which took a WHILE to get to." __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

01-31-2004, 06:21 AM	#2
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Just make sure to get those pics before you race __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

01-31-2004, 04:41 PM	#4
ol84 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 190	I have 5/7 with long tubes and I have never scraped my headers. Of course I drive my truck about once a month. The 5/7 coming off next month for the bags and the narrowed 9 inch. The parts will be for sale if anyone is interested Tim, did the guy hit the NOS when he took you for a spin? __________________ 1984 C10 SWB Custom Frame Blow Through Carb Single Turbo Hope to be on the road by Summer 2018 1967 C10 CST LWB 327/PG Original Running Driving Future Project

01-31-2004, 08:42 PM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	go for it then. but all it takes is one good hit to crack your heads. so i'm gonna put a little more work into it and run full length f-bod headers and a custom tranny crossmember __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-01-2004, 04:42 AM	#7
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	All this time, those cheap Hedman headers have been stopping you from going 5/7"? Glad you have made your mind up though. The truck will look great, man! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

01-31-2004, 11:40 AM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	should have asked him what shocks he has on it.

02-01-2004, 05:21 AM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Hope you got his phone number in case of forgotten questions............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-02-2004, 02:39 PM	#9
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	ol84, pm'd you. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339 Last edited by 8t5Silverado; 02-02-2004 at 02:41 PM.



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