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big_al_71 · 09-16-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Hinges look awesome Al, very nice addition to a beautiful truck

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very nice! Went back to the first post and while the truck always has looked nice....you've taken it up SEVERAL notches

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Thanks guys!!!!!!
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**superflysteiny** · 09-16-2012, 05:25 PM

I thing the hinges look awesome
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**CC69Rat** · 09-16-2012, 05:45 PM

One of my favorite trucks, ever .. and it just keeps getting better. Muito bem meu irmao !

big_al_71 · 09-16-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

I thing the hinges look awesome
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Thanks Eric!!!!

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

One of my favorite trucks, ever .. and it just keeps getting better. Muito bem meu irmao !

I appreciate it Chad!!!!
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Lolyin58 · 09-16-2012, 07:12 PM

Al, very nice addition to the engine compartment for sure!!

big_al_71 · 09-16-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lolyin58

Al, very nice addition to the engine compartment for sure!!

Thanks!!!!!
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TXPinstriper · 09-16-2012, 08:22 PM

Nice.....AL the hinges look great .....I have the same ones and yes it was fun lining up the hood........

69CST-V · 09-16-2012, 09:11 PM

Looks sick! Keeps getting better bro
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big_al_71 · 09-16-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TXPinstriper

Nice.....AL the hinges look great .....I have the same ones and yes it was fun lining up the hood........

Thanks johnny,,,,aligning the hood sure it was fun..

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Looks sick! Keeps getting better bro
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Thanks bryce....

original-71 · 09-17-2012, 10:18 AM

those look killer albert

big_al_71 · 09-17-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by original-71

those look killer albert

Thanks hermano!!!

CLTBurban · 09-19-2012, 06:14 PM

Al, the hinges look killer!!! Really finishes the engine bay nicely! Did your hinges bolt up to the existing hood bolt holes? Did you gain any clearance using these? The reason I ask, I'm about to bag my Suburban, and I'm curious if these will solve the hinge clearance issues when laying frame on 20's.

Thanks, and keep up the great work!!!

Lolyin58 · 09-19-2012, 06:19 PM

I have these hinges as well. All the bolt holes lined up fine, also don't have any clearance issues. I have 20's on the front with air. Hope this helps!

big_al_71 · 09-19-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CLTBurban

Al, the hinges look killer!!! Really finishes the engine bay nicely! Did your hinges bolt up to the existing hood bolt holes? Did you gain any clearance using these? The reason I ask, I'm about to bag my Suburban, and I'm curious if these will solve the hinge clearance issues when laying frame on 20's.

Thanks, and keep up the great work!!!

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Originally Posted by Lolyin58

I have these hinges as well. All the bolt holes lined up fine, also don't have any clearance issues. I have 20's on the front with air. Hope this helps!

The only thing I was told was that they will not fit if you have factory a/c box on the firewall. As already mentioned the holes do line up perfectly.

My truck does not lay frame so I dont know if you will have a clearance issue or not
It does still have the inner factory inner fenders.

**screaminchevypickup** · 09-19-2012, 08:50 PM

Or they will not work with the factory heater box!!
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CLTBurban · 09-19-2012, 09:07 PM

Okay. Thanks guys!!!

Texas Pugh · 09-20-2012, 12:55 AM

Your truck looks great! You have done a super job. Congrats.
The billet hinges are sweet. Justin at Scott's is a HOSS as we say in Texas and taking great care of me as well. Your truck looks awesome!

big_al_71 · 09-20-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas Pugh

Your truck looks great! You have done a super job. Congrats.
The billet hinges are sweet. Justin at Scott's is a HOSS as we say in Texas and taking great care of me as well. Your truck looks awesome!

Thank you!!!!!

Justin has been great to deal with and great prices to boot...
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widewhite70 · 09-20-2012, 07:54 PM

The hinges look great and I can only imagine how much better the hood operates with those on there, I bet it even closes the way it should every time!

big_al_71 · 09-21-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by widewhite70

The hinges look great and I can only imagine how much better the hood operates with those on there, I bet it even closes the way it should every time!

Thanks!!!

yes it does operate very smooth.....

big_al_71 · 09-21-2012, 08:30 AM

I had someone try to buy my truck and I got really close to letting it go. since then I have been thinking of what else I could do to my truck. Of course I could pick it apart as there are some small details that I would like to do. so with this in mind those of you that have followed my build since day one I would like to see what wouild you guys suggest that I add or redo!!

you ARE NOT going to hurt my feelings in anyway shape or form so how about it guys bring on the suggestions....

gringoloco · 09-21-2012, 09:20 AM

Make it more reliable and more fun to drive- whatever that means to you. For me, it's handling/braking upgrades and modern drivetrain. That is, if you wanna drive it- if you want a show queen- lay it on the ground. Both? Porterbuilt time

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big_al_71 · 09-21-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Make it more reliable and more fun to drive- whatever that means to you. For me, it's handling/braking upgrades and modern drivetrain. That is, if you wanna drive it- if you want a show queen- lay it on the ground. Both? Porterbuilt time

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It is a relaible driver thats for sure and not a queen

. It does have wilwood brakes on all four corners with upgraded suspension..Now the LS convertion has been a topic here at the shop with my guys..

**screaminchevypickup** · 09-21-2012, 09:50 AM

How's the paint?? Maybe some new color..
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big_al_71 · 09-21-2012, 10:00 AM

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How's the paint?? Maybe some new color..
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the paint is maybe a 6 out of 10 however not really considering it as I dont want to have to be worried sick about a chip or a scratch when I do drive it. Which several of my friends barely drive their vehicles because of the 10k paint jobs. I will one day have the truck perfectly painted and any dent out of it and all body panels aligned perfect.

thanks for the suggestions keep them coming.

things that I am considering at this moment

* Re upholster the seat in black leather
* Redo the door panels
* Replace the bed wheel inner tubs (Mine have dents on them)
* Billet inner door handles, vent window handles and crank handles
*Radiator filler panels (Not really sure about this one I dont know if I really like them yet)
*Smoot front chrome bumper (Waiting for the rear one to be available as it does not seem it is) then replace both.

09-16-2012, 05:25 PM	#1477
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I thing the hinges look awesome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

09-16-2012, 05:45 PM	#1478
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild One of my favorite trucks, ever .. and it just keeps getting better. Muito bem meu irmao ! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-16-2012, 07:12 PM	#1480
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, very nice addition to the engine compartment for sure!!

09-16-2012, 08:22 PM	#1482
TXPinstriper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 352	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Nice.....AL the hinges look great .....I have the same ones and yes it was fun lining up the hood........ __________________ Stocker to Rocker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5148380 "THE GRADUATE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...08#post5763408 JohnnyC http://instagram.com/texpinstriper/

09-16-2012, 09:11 PM	#1483
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Looks sick! Keeps getting better bro Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

09-17-2012, 10:18 AM	#1485
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild those look killer albert __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

09-19-2012, 06:14 PM	#1487
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Al, the hinges look killer!!! Really finishes the engine bay nicely! Did your hinges bolt up to the existing hood bolt holes? Did you gain any clearance using these? The reason I ask, I'm about to bag my Suburban, and I'm curious if these will solve the hinge clearance issues when laying frame on 20's. Thanks, and keep up the great work!!! __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

09-19-2012, 06:19 PM	#1488
Lolyin58 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 372	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I have these hinges as well. All the bolt holes lined up fine, also don't have any clearance issues. I have 20's on the front with air. Hope this helps!

09-19-2012, 08:50 PM	#1490
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Or they will not work with the factory heater box!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

09-19-2012, 09:07 PM	#1491
CLTBurban Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 220	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Okay. Thanks guys!!! __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (Red) '68 C10 Short Fleet (OG 503 Light Green and Patina) '70 C30 Dually (OG City of Charlotte Welding Truck) Past 67-72's Chevy Trucks '68 C10 Short Fleet on 20" Coy's, '72 C20 Suburban (Ochre Big Block), '69 C20 Suburban (Silver), '69 C10 Suburban (Red/White on Boyd's), '72 C10 Short Fleet (Ochre on Torq's), '70 C10 Short Fleet (POS)

09-20-2012, 12:55 AM	#1492
Texas Pugh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 72	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Your truck looks great! You have done a super job. Congrats. The billet hinges are sweet. Justin at Scott's is a HOSS as we say in Texas and taking great care of me as well. Your truck looks awesome!

09-20-2012, 07:54 PM	#1494
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild The hinges look great and I can only imagine how much better the hood operates with those on there, I bet it even closes the way it should every time! __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

09-21-2012, 08:30 AM	#1496
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild I had someone try to buy my truck and I got really close to letting it go. since then I have been thinking of what else I could do to my truck. Of course I could pick it apart as there are some small details that I would like to do. so with this in mind those of you that have followed my build since day one I would like to see what wouild you guys suggest that I add or redo!! you ARE NOT going to hurt my feelings in anyway shape or form so how about it guys bring on the suggestions.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-21-2012, 09:20 AM	#1497
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild Make it more reliable and more fun to drive- whatever that means to you. For me, it's handling/braking upgrades and modern drivetrain. That is, if you wanna drive it- if you want a show queen- lay it on the ground. Both? Porterbuilt time Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

09-21-2012, 09:50 AM	#1499
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Al's 71C10 Rebuild How's the paint?? Maybe some new color.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629



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