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72BlckButy · 01-06-2013, 02:36 PM

To many green steppers around here... sheesh! Either that or I need to be on the board more often. Ha!

C10_ustacould · 01-06-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

To many green steppers around here... sheesh! Either that or I need to be on the board more often. Ha!

Yes, there are quite a few hot trux, Hart_Rod, and mine to name a few...

C10_ustacould · 01-09-2013, 04:07 PM

I feel ashamed... I had to take my truck to the exhaust shop because I couldn't get the header collectors to stop leaking. What was the cause? LAZINESS! I didn't clean the flanges well enough and some old gasket material was stopping the new aluminum gaskets from sealing. Aside from that embarassment the truck is back in good shape. The carquest heater core is working well with no leaks. I was able to lower the transmission mount half an inch to get the transmission off of the body and the tail shaft is only 2.5° tail low (was 5°). I also had the drive shaft balanced. There is less vibration, but I think it can be better. For now I'm gonna drive it.

Portmod7 · 01-09-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

For now I'm gonna drive it.

Drive the wheels off that thing!!!

C10_ustacould · 01-09-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Portmod7

Drive the wheels off that thing!!!

You know it!

Are you about ready?

Portmod7 · 01-09-2013, 04:18 PM

PAST ready! HOPEFULLY, fingers crossed, I'll get her on the ground this weekend. The wife works all weekend, so I have two FULL days to work. But it's also supposed to snow, so that might put a damper on any driving dreams this weekend...

C10_ustacould · 01-09-2013, 04:25 PM

I will keep my fingers crossed too!

Xeen · 01-09-2013, 04:53 PM

It seems like everyone has vibration problems with these old trucks.
I'm not really looking forward to chasing the vibration down once mine is driving again but I know I wont be happy untill it's near perfect...sigh

cubber · 01-11-2013, 10:53 PM

I like the color of your truck. Mine, a 69, was the same color at birth, but was repainted with the thickest, hardest purple paint I have ever seen. I tried to sand down to the original, but it was too thin. Glad yours made it!

C10_ustacould · 01-11-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

I like the color of your truck. Mine, a 69, was the same color at birth, but was repainted with the thickest, hardest purple paint I have ever seen. I tried to sand down to the original, but it was too thin. Glad yours made it!

Thanks, I like it too!

C10_ustacould · 01-17-2013, 10:24 PM

I want one of these Porterbuilt coil over drop member kits... but the trailing arm version of course.

Portmod7 · 01-17-2013, 11:08 PM

Yeah, I could definitely support that decision!
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Justin36 · 01-17-2013, 11:46 PM

Those are awesome!
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Rusbuilt · 01-18-2013, 12:19 AM

Is that what we should expect to see next?

shawno72 · 01-18-2013, 12:28 AM

Why kind of a drop can you expect with that setup?
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C10_ustacould · 01-18-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Portmod7

Yeah, I could definitely support that decision!
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Me too, but my wallet can't !

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Originally Posted by Justin36

Those are awesome!
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All PB stuff is awesome!

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Is that what we should expect to see next?

No, not in the budget right now. Maybe someday!

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Why kind of a drop can you expect with that setup?
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Dave at PB says the mild coil over drop member should resemble my existing 4.5/6. The extreme drop member is very low, I believe the Blazer built by Hills R&C has that set up.
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shawno72 · 01-18-2013, 12:50 AM

So your going with the extreme dropmember right?

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**67cheby** · 01-18-2013, 11:19 AM

so CLEAN !

C10_ustacould · 01-18-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

So your going with the extreme dropmember right?

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Not on these roads!

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

so CLEAN !

I know right, I'm so jealous of who ever got the chassis in the PB pictures.

**67cheby** · 01-18-2013, 11:33 AM

i am sure it is under something cool already ! but yes i dig it !

gdavis · 01-18-2013, 07:12 PM

that is one clean and tidy truck you got there.

CLW · 01-22-2013, 01:05 AM

New to the board, great job with the truck! Really enjoying your posts, giving me some new ideas for my '67!
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Cheeseman · 01-25-2013, 10:40 AM

Newbie here too. This was a great read and inspiring to me for my 69 stepper. When I initially saw the pics I thought for sure it was bagged. I am static dropping mine for now and really like the stance yours has. great work! Did you end up getting the rear wheels centered or did I miss that part? Also, what 6" rear coils did you go with?

C10_ustacould · 01-25-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheeseman

Newbie here too. This was a great read and inspiring to me for my 69 stepper. When I initially saw the pics I thought for sure it was bagged. I am static dropping mine for now and really like the stance yours has. great work! Did you end up getting the rear wheels centered or did I miss that part? Also, what 6" rear coils did you go with?

I am still working on centering the rear wheels, it will likely be done with a Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. All of my drop components are ECE to include the rear springs. Good luck with your build, I look forward to reading a build thread on yours!

C10_ustacould · 01-31-2013, 06:59 PM

My power steering pressure hose started leaking about a week ago. When I looked into it I found the leak was coming from the sleeve portion of the 90˚ hose end that connected to the pump. I just used Summit brand hose and hose ends so I'm thinking they weren't up to the task. I did some research and found that Russell makes hose and hose ends specifically for power steering. I ordered last night so I hope they will arrive tomorrow and I can get it back on the road Saturday morning. Here is the parts list:

Quantities and Part Numbers:
3ea -6 to 90° hose ends (RUS-620421)
6ft of their power flex hose (RUS-632610)
1ea EAR-991947ERL -6 TO 5/8-18 (box)
1ea EAR-991950ERL -6 TO 11/16-18 (box)
1ea EAR-991955ERL -6 TO 16MM X1.5 (pump)

01-06-2013, 02:36 PM	#376
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" To many green steppers around here... sheesh! Either that or I need to be on the board more often. Ha! __________________ -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)

01-09-2013, 04:07 PM	#378
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I feel ashamed... I had to take my truck to the exhaust shop because I couldn't get the header collectors to stop leaking. What was the cause? LAZINESS! I didn't clean the flanges well enough and some old gasket material was stopping the new aluminum gaskets from sealing. Aside from that embarassment the truck is back in good shape. The carquest heater core is working well with no leaks. I was able to lower the transmission mount half an inch to get the transmission off of the body and the tail shaft is only 2.5° tail low (was 5°). I also had the drive shaft balanced. There is less vibration, but I think it can be better. For now I'm gonna drive it. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-09-2013, 04:18 PM	#381
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" PAST ready! HOPEFULLY, fingers crossed, I'll get her on the ground this weekend. The wife works all weekend, so I have two FULL days to work. But it's also supposed to snow, so that might put a damper on any driving dreams this weekend... __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac

01-09-2013, 04:25 PM	#382
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I will keep my fingers crossed too! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-09-2013, 04:53 PM	#383
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" It seems like everyone has vibration problems with these old trucks. I'm not really looking forward to chasing the vibration down once mine is driving again but I know I wont be happy untill it's near perfect...sigh __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

01-11-2013, 10:53 PM	#384
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I like the color of your truck. Mine, a 69, was the same color at birth, but was repainted with the thickest, hardest purple paint I have ever seen. I tried to sand down to the original, but it was too thin. Glad yours made it! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

01-17-2013, 10:24 PM	#386
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" I want one of these Porterbuilt coil over drop member kits... but the trailing arm version of course. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-17-2013, 11:08 PM	#387
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Yeah, I could definitely support that decision! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Super Blue - 1968 C-10 Short Stepside Fastburn 385, 4-Speed Sag. on the Column, Coleman 9" Floater w/Detroit TrueTrac

01-17-2013, 11:46 PM	#388
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Those are awesome! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

01-18-2013, 12:19 AM	#389
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Is that what we should expect to see next? __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-18-2013, 12:28 AM	#390
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Why kind of a drop can you expect with that setup? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-18-2013, 12:50 AM	#392
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" So your going with the extreme dropmember right? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-18-2013, 11:19 AM	#393
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" so CLEAN ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-18-2013, 11:33 AM	#395
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" i am sure it is under something cool already ! but yes i dig it ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-18-2013, 07:12 PM	#396
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" that is one clean and tidy truck you got there.



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01-22-2013, 01:05 AM	#397
CLW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 5	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" New to the board, great job with the truck! Really enjoying your posts, giving me some new ideas for my '67! Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 10:40 AM	#398
Cheeseman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Unionville, MO Posts: 185	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" Newbie here too. This was a great read and inspiring to me for my 69 stepper. When I initially saw the pics I thought for sure it was bagged. I am static dropping mine for now and really like the stance yours has. great work! Did you end up getting the rear wheels centered or did I miss that part? Also, what 6" rear coils did you go with? __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 "Project Home Wrecker" "If you think you can't, you are probably right"

01-31-2013, 06:59 PM	#400
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "Just an Old Truck" My power steering pressure hose started leaking about a week ago. When I looked into it I found the leak was coming from the sleeve portion of the 90˚ hose end that connected to the pump. I just used Summit brand hose and hose ends so I'm thinking they weren't up to the task. I did some research and found that Russell makes hose and hose ends specifically for power steering. I ordered last night so I hope they will arrive tomorrow and I can get it back on the road Saturday morning. Here is the parts list: Quantities and Part Numbers: 3ea -6 to 90° hose ends (RUS-620421) 6ft of their power flex hose (RUS-632610) 1ea EAR-991947ERL -6 TO 5/8-18 (box) 1ea EAR-991950ERL -6 TO 11/16-18 (box) 1ea EAR-991955ERL -6 TO 16MM X1.5 (pump) __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

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