Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Ever heard Spintech mufflers on an LS engine? Mine have no drone. Quieter than Flowmaster and Magnaflow but louder than a Dynomax Superturbo. What I particularly like about them is that they are super heavy duty and shouldn't rust out any time soon. Can't remember if you have one but an H pipe will kill a ton of that annoying drone.

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Clean and Beautiful. Did you make that Bed cover? I just noticed it, looks great.

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Yeah, I have a single 16" spal on my GTO, it's loud, but two on the C10 is even louder :lol:

I've heard of Spintech, but never hear them in person. I like the loud, just not for a long trip. The HP2 sounds pretty good and is mellow inside, but still noticeable outside. I can always flip the switch on the cutouts and go back to the Original 40's. :metal:
I don't have an H or X pipe because I like how it sounds as a true dual. I'm not a big fan of an even/smooth exhaust tone. I like it when it sounds choppy. Even though I don't have a big cam in it, it still cuts the sound up a bit.

Thanks! The cover is made by a company called Craftec. I believe they are just outside of Dallas. It isn't water tight, but it helps keep things in/out of the bed.

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

It's been a while since I posted. Nothing exciting to post, the wife and I have just been driving Brutus around. Took him to a local show back in September:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...8_13_14_53.jpg

And out for a dinner date with my wife, and snapped a photo after parking.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...18_33_39-1.jpg

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Brutus is up for Truck of the Month. Please go vote for whoever you want, just go vote!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775894

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

You got my vote. Well deserved!

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Thank you sir!

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Congratulations on the TOTM!
You have built one on the cleanest, most tasteful c-10's out there. You have a lot to be proud of.

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Thank you sir! That means a lot.

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Way to go Duane! Well deserved.

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I'm pretty sure it was my vote that took it over the top to get the win, so I figure I'm due a ride in Brutus. LOL You really had some tough competition too. Congrats!!:metal:

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

After reading thru your build I knew you deserved my vote . Nice truck.:metal:Congrats.

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Thanks Vic

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:lol: Maybe so! If you're ever in the area, let me know.

Thanks!

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Congrats man :metal::metal:

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Thanks Mike!

Drove Brutus to work yesterday. It's been beautiful here lately, so I had to take it out and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. The wife took him to work today. I'm a little sad I didn't get to drive the truck again, but I'm glad the wife likes driving it.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...4_07_51_24.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...4_07_51_04.jpg

If my wife drove the truck I would feint.

Beautiful truck you guys have.
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Congrats on the TOTM Brutus :metal:

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Thanks guys!

Truck of the year voting is active right now, until December 31st. Go vote. I did, and NO, I did NOT vote for my own truck. I'm not suggesting anyone vote for my truck either. But please go show some love for the awesome trucks that are up for truck of the year.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777419

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

I just snapped this photo for a front end Friday post.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...1_10_56_32.jpg

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Duane, can I trouble you for a bit of info, or optimally, a picture or two? I’m trying to determine if on the DD low a/c bracket, the tensioner hangs below the balancer, and if so by how much. Clearances are tight in that area with the dropmember...

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

It's a bit tight in there to get a good clean picture of what you're asking about, but here's a look from the top.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0_08_53_02.jpg

It's hard to see, but here's a shot close up (my phone couldn't get any further away and still be able to see it). It's actually above the bottom of the crank pulley by an inch or two. It appears to be no more than two inches though.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0_08_52_46.jpg

This one kind of shows how much higher it is, granted, there's no belt in it yet, so the tensioner sits lower...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...pssrfve0dj.jpg

I can try a different angle if it helps, but I'm not sure if it will be much better than this. Let me know if you want something else and I'll try and get a photo.

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Dude, you rock! :metal: Picture #2 and associated description is exactly what I needed, as the steering rack and hard lines sit in this exact area.

Do you have any comments on quality of the piece? I’ve read where some people were not happy with it, but not much info out there...

Thanks a ton!

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

I don't have any issues with it now that it's on and running. Quality or otherwise. It does the job and hasn't made me notice anything yet *knock on wood*, so it seems to be working great!

My only issue was the belt supplied was pretty tight. It's not a stretch belt like the factory, but I couldn't slip it over the crank pulley and compressor with the compressor mounted. I had to pull the compressor off, put the belt on, then bolt on the compressor. I may be able to use a slightly longer belt, but I didn't want it to be too loose. And since I don't own one of those fancy tools made specifically for the stretch belt application, I just unbolted the compressor to install the belt.

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

It's been a while since I've posted. Been driving around as often as weather will permit (I hate having to polish water spots out of aluminum). I went to a show back in March and was spotted by the shows photographer...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...1673716587.jpg
(the bad paint work really shows in this pic):dohh: Looks like I should put the paint on a higher priority if I'm going to continue taking it to shows.

But, that's why I take pics from the drivers side...:lol: Here's one I took at the same show.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...2_11_22_23.jpg

And a few more from this past weekend after getting it all cleaned up and the wheels polished.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...3_IMG_2352.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0_IMG_2353.JPG
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...4_IMG_2354.JPG

Re: Knomadd '71 SWB C-10
 

Any updates??