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gcburdic · 09-15-2009, 05:13 PM

Read you were a winner this past weekend Nate....We need to see the money shot please!!!!

72BlckButy · 09-17-2009, 07:49 AM

Well boy's... on my 16,000th post I had to come back to the project build thread I've loved creating so much.

Here's to the board and all the members that I've been fortunate enough to meet. This place truly is a family. Below is a quick shot from the "family reunion" this past weekend at the Midwest All Truck Nat's. The shot was featured in an online article completed by our very own Revoh. I was fortunate enough to come home with 3rd place with my truck. Hopefully after posting a little more work (and updates in this thread), I will be able to increase my odds...

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Thanks again to all the members of this site, you guy's are the best!

gcburdic · 09-17-2009, 09:18 AM

Awesome Nate!!!....Congrats....you got the link to that article Revoh did??

72BlckButy · 09-17-2009, 03:09 PM

Here you go my friend...

http://www.examiner.com/x-10974-Kans...sPhotos-Part-1

gcburdic · 09-17-2009, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the article....nice to have a guy at the paper cover the show!!!.....Kyull67 was sure bellowing some smoke at the burnout contest with that I6

!!!

my67chevytruck · 09-17-2009, 04:16 PM

Congrats Nate!

sourkraut · 09-17-2009, 05:17 PM

way to go nate! as i said before truck looks great.

72BlckButy · 09-18-2009, 08:17 AM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Thanks for the article....nice to have a guy at the paper cover the show!!!.....Kyull67 was sure bellowing some smoke at the burnout contest with that I6

!!!

If only you knew the whole story....

gcburdic · 09-18-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

If only you knew the whole story....

Okay Paul Harvey.....how about "the rest of the story"

don't mean to jack the thread....so how about a linky if there is one!!!

big_al_71 · 09-19-2009, 10:25 AM

Congratulations!!!!!!
It is an amazing feeling a trophy brings to you,,,I know that it is super cool for someone to recognize your hard work....

70k52wd · 09-19-2009, 01:03 PM

Great job Nate. All the sweat and busted knuckles paid off. Well deserved.

72BlckButy · 09-20-2009, 02:35 PM

Thanks guys! I pulled yet another 3rd place plaque yesterday. I will try to get some pics posted up later today.

powell72 · 09-20-2009, 10:46 PM

Nice, congrats.

VA72C10 · 09-20-2009, 11:13 PM

Congrats on more well deserved recognition

TonyJohnson · 09-25-2009, 01:28 PM

Congrats! What a sweet truck.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-23-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Actually the truck has been on all four's for the past week, it just takes me a while to get a lot done.

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Well I had hoped to continue writing about my install, but I wouldn't have all these pics up for you guys for the next two weeks.

So.... I figured I would post all the pics I have and then answer any/all questions that might arise. I will tell you, we were throwing wrenches so fast, I wasn't able to get a alot of pictures during the disc brake upgrade. Let me know if you guy's have any questions.

Here we go...

After you blow apart your front suspension, you will need to grind your a-arms in the bumpstop area, and then along the front/rear edges for better wheel clearance. The following pics will show the bump stop area, and the front/rear areas that were trimmed.

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After the grinding and a little big of paint.... (the spindles were painted before they were installed on the truck)

Also if you notice in the last shot here, this truck still has the original balljoints.... and they are still in the truck!

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Nate,

I just re-read the entire thread to make sure I didn't miss anything since I'm in the process of dropping the front of the S/C 68. I'm still trying to figure out why you trimmed the the bumpstop bracket? Is it necessary? I have 73-87 a-arms and I'm using McGaughey's 2 1/2" dropped spindles, do I need to do this to mine? Thanks for the great pictures and write-up.

R/

**lolife99** · 10-23-2009, 03:43 PM

Hey Rob,... that was my doing.
I have always trimmed them off.
Some people remove the entire bumpstop/steering stop bracket. I like to leave the steering stop.
I guess I do it just to add that extra bit of clearance. Plus if you need a bumpstop I like using the Energy Suspension bumpstops instead of cutting the stock one down.

**lolife99** · 10-23-2009, 03:47 PM

This is my '69 swb with a 3" drop spring and a 2.5" drop spindle.
This shows how much clearance is there.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-23-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

This is my '69 swb with a 3" drop spring and a 2.5" drop spindle.
This shows how much clearance is there.

So you're trying to gain clearance between the a-frame and the crossmember? I was thinking it was a wheel iclearance issue. I'm just running 2 1/2" spindles and a 2" spring. Do you think their will be any problems?

**lolife99** · 10-23-2009, 05:56 PM

You shouldn't have to trim anything on the bumpstop.

Whenever I lower a 67-87 truck I always trim the lower control arm around the lower balljoint area (for 15x8 ralley wheel clearance)
and trim up the bumpstops. It's a habit, I guess.

I think the rubber bumpstop needs to be completely removed, so why keep the metal bracket?
Just the way I do it.

You can leave the entire bracket with just a 2" drop spring.
But I would still trim the sides of the lower control arm, if you ever plan on running a 15" wheel with more than 3.5" of backspace.

**lolife99** · 10-23-2009, 06:17 PM

Rob,... these pics are showing the opposite a-arms.
(one is the left and one is the right,... but you get the idea).

The blue tape shows the area that I trim for wheel clearance.
You can also see the before and after bumpstop "trim area".

**Hart_Rod** · 10-23-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Rob,... these pics are showing the opposite a-arms.
(one is the left and one is the right,... but you get the idea).

The blue tape shows the area that I trim for wheel clearance.
You can also see the before and after bumpstop "trim area".

How much do you take off for the wheel clearance? Do you have a before and after picture of this area?

**lolife99** · 10-23-2009, 09:21 PM

Ha.
The picture with the blue tape is the after pic.

I mainly trim back the front and rear lip of the a-arm

I will get a better pic.

**lolife99** · 10-23-2009, 09:35 PM

I trim the red area. Plus the same amount of lip on the rear side of the a-arm.

When I'm done,... I check it by mounting the wheel, (at ride height), turning lock to lock, checking for any clearance issues.

Like I said,... this is mainly for 15" wheels with more than 3.5" of backspacing.

*Puropedo* · 10-24-2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks guys! I pulled yet another 3rd place plaque yesterday. I will try to get some pics posted up later today.

Nate, Im glad for all the acomplishments you and that fine looking truck of yours have earned...Congratulations!

09-15-2009, 05:13 PM	#276
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Blank Slate Read you were a winner this past weekend Nate....We need to see the money shot please!!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-17-2009, 07:49 AM	#277
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Well boy's... on my 16,000th post I had to come back to the project build thread I've loved creating so much. Here's to the board and all the members that I've been fortunate enough to meet. This place truly is a family. Below is a quick shot from the "family reunion" this past weekend at the Midwest All Truck Nat's. The shot was featured in an online article completed by our very own Revoh. I was fortunate enough to come home with 3rd place with my truck. Hopefully after posting a little more work (and updates in this thread), I will be able to increase my odds... Thanks again to all the members of this site, you guy's are the best! __________________ -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)

09-17-2009, 09:18 AM	#278
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Blank Slate Awesome Nate!!!....Congrats....you got the link to that article Revoh did?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-17-2009, 03:09 PM	#279
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Here you go my friend... http://www.examiner.com/x-10974-Kans...sPhotos-Part-1 __________________ -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)

09-17-2009, 03:49 PM	#280
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: Blank Slate Thanks for the article....nice to have a guy at the paper cover the show!!!.....Kyull67 was sure bellowing some smoke at the burnout contest with that I6 !!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-17-2009, 04:16 PM	#281
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats Nate! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-17-2009, 05:17 PM	#282
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Project: Blank Slate way to go nate! as i said before truck looks great. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

09-19-2009, 10:25 AM	#285
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congratulations!!!!!! It is an amazing feeling a trophy brings to you,,,I know that it is super cool for someone to recognize your hard work.... __________________ 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 Last edited by big_al_71; 09-19-2009 at 10:26 AM.

09-19-2009, 01:03 PM	#286
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project: Blank Slate Great job Nate. All the sweat and busted knuckles paid off. Well deserved.

09-20-2009, 02:35 PM	#287
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project: Blank Slate Thanks guys! I pulled yet another 3rd place plaque yesterday. I will try to get some pics posted up later today. __________________ -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)

09-20-2009, 10:46 PM	#288
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Project: Blank Slate Nice, congrats. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-20-2009, 11:13 PM	#289
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats on more well deserved recognition __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-25-2009, 01:28 PM	#290
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Project: Blank Slate Congrats! What a sweet truck. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

10-23-2009, 03:43 PM	#292
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project: Blank Slate Hey Rob,... that was my doing. I have always trimmed them off. Some people remove the entire bumpstop/steering stop bracket. I like to leave the steering stop. I guess I do it just to add that extra bit of clearance. Plus if you need a bumpstop I like using the Energy Suspension bumpstops instead of cutting the stock one down. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2009, 03:47 PM	#293
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project: Blank Slate This is my '69 swb with a 3" drop spring and a 2.5" drop spindle. This shows how much clearance is there. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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10-23-2009, 05:56 PM	#295
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project: Blank Slate You shouldn't have to trim anything on the bumpstop. Whenever I lower a 67-87 truck I always trim the lower control arm around the lower balljoint area (for 15x8 ralley wheel clearance) and trim up the bumpstops. It's a habit, I guess. I think the rubber bumpstop needs to be completely removed, so why keep the metal bracket? Just the way I do it. You can leave the entire bracket with just a 2" drop spring. But I would still trim the sides of the lower control arm, if you ever plan on running a 15" wheel with more than 3.5" of backspace. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 10-23-2009 at 05:57 PM.

10-23-2009, 06:17 PM	#296
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project: Blank Slate Rob,... these pics are showing the opposite a-arms. (one is the left and one is the right,... but you get the idea). The blue tape shows the area that I trim for wheel clearance. You can also see the before and after bumpstop "trim area". Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2009, 09:21 PM	#298
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project: Blank Slate Ha. The picture with the blue tape is the after pic. I mainly trim back the front and rear lip of the a-arm I will get a better pic. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 10-23-2009 at 09:25 PM.

10-23-2009, 09:35 PM	#299
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project: Blank Slate I trim the red area. Plus the same amount of lip on the rear side of the a-arm. When I'm done,... I check it by mounting the wheel, (at ride height), turning lock to lock, checking for any clearance issues. Like I said,... this is mainly for 15" wheels with more than 3.5" of backspacing. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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