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**72k5zl1** · 03-25-2011, 11:55 AM

thanks, thanks, and thanks! bcutt, i raised it for ride height and travel. my last truck was c notched and had no travel. thud, thud everywhere i drove it. now i can have the stance i want and 5-6 of travel. i am not a fan of the raised floor but i want to be able to drive it. it ended up being a 3" raise with a 2" notch for the axle. i have a 3/4" bumper coming today to put in the c notch for a bump stop. dont know if it will all work out, but thats half the fun trying. i'm no engineer, just a big kid in vermont with a big tool box and some time.

**67cheby** · 03-25-2011, 11:59 AM

man your work is clean!!

**72k5zl1** · 03-25-2011, 12:04 PM

thanks, cheby. i drive myself nuts and my wife! i treat every part like its the only part. i think they make medicine for things like this. lol. i am lucky my wife has been cool!

STOCKISH · 03-25-2011, 01:24 PM

Very understanding women are a blessing. I, like you, am glad mine is understanding! Again, very nice work!

**67cheby** · 03-25-2011, 01:33 PM

i am with you my wife is the same ...she tolerates me very well !!

Hduramax · 03-25-2011, 05:35 PM

Lol, my wife picked the project, so I hope she understanding when it comes to "hey I am going out to the shop for a bit"

bcutt · 03-26-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

thanks, thanks, and thanks! bcutt, i raised it for ride height and travel. my last truck was c notched and had no travel. thud, thud everywhere i drove it. now i can have the stance i want and 5-6 of travel. i am not a fan of the raised floor but i want to be able to drive it. it ended up being a 3" raise with a 2" notch for the axle. i have a 3/4" bumper coming today to put in the c notch for a bump stop. dont know if it will all work out, but thats half the fun trying. i'm no engineer, just a big kid in vermont with a big tool box and some time.

Awesome man, thanks for the info! Makes sense, I want mine low like yours but at the same time handle like its on rails. I'm reading a book right now called Chassis Engineering, just trying to learn as much as I can while I am still in the rust repair stage

one last question, are you going to use factory trialing arms? Cant wait to see what you come up with for the front suspension

**N2TRUX** · 03-26-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

thanks, cheby. i drive myself nuts and my wife! i treat every part like its the only part. i think they make medicine for things like this. lol. i am lucky my wife has been cool!

We all have our demons. Fortunately for us, yours allow you to focus on building cool stuff.

BTW- I fixed your sig link. Hope you don't mind but it was making me crazy. (One of my demons)

**72k5zl1** · 03-27-2011, 03:56 PM

got side tracked this weekend. dug the 71 out of storage friday night. looks like the suspension settled 6" this winter? or that the story i am going to use at the dinner table. ordering wheels tomorrow am. seats are being done now. the soccer-mom rig

Newtz67 · 03-27-2011, 04:34 PM

I'm jealous.....

VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 05:13 PM

that burb is awesome!

**72k5zl1** · 03-27-2011, 05:22 PM

thanks! i am dumping those wheels and going with stock white wheels and i have a perfect set of 71-72 oe hubcaps. going a little smaller dia front tire.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-27-2011, 05:53 PM

Is that a blazer behind the sub?

**72k5zl1** · 03-27-2011, 05:57 PM

moparts 79 trail duster. customers rig

SCOTI · 03-27-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

got side tracked this weekend. dug the 71 out of storage friday night. looks like the suspension settled 6" this winter? or that the story i am going to use at the dinner table. ordering wheels tomorrow am. seats are being done now. the soccer-mom rig

Yes, I've heard of this 'natural' phenomenom occurring after the summer months. It can cause leaves to fall from trees, temps & trucks to drop, & frozen rain to fall from the sky. Or something like that.....

**lolife99** · 03-27-2011, 08:03 PM

Cool burb!

andy4x4 · 03-27-2011, 09:13 PM

this is comeing out nice!!!

tstadel · 03-28-2011, 08:19 AM

enjoying this thread very much!

**67cheby** · 03-28-2011, 09:24 AM

Sweet.....

thor · 03-28-2011, 01:24 PM

sweet burb!

thor · 03-28-2011, 08:58 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=222308

Not sure if you had seen this build yet. Contains the pic that N2Billet posted a bit ago. Sad that it is still on hold.

SCOTI · 03-28-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=222308

Not sure if you had seen this build yet. Contains the pic that N2Billet posted a bit ago. Sad that it is still on hold.

It's not on hold. He's moving forward w/the project & getting paint/body work related stuff done. He travels alot so he doesn't get many pics or have much time for posting. When I spoke w/him @ GoodGuys, he mentioned not doing air ride & using coil-overs.

thor · 03-29-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

It's not on hold. He's moving forward w/the project & getting paint/body work related stuff done. He travels alot so he doesn't get many pics or have much time for posting. When I spoke w/him @ GoodGuys, he mentioned not doing air ride & using coil-overs.

Cool! Tell 'em to post up. It's a beautiful truck.

Bennett68C10 · 03-29-2011, 01:34 PM

Sweet looking burb you got there

Dinos63 · 03-29-2011, 05:31 PM

Grrrreat build !! I dig the rear cups for the springs, nice job

03-25-2011, 11:55 AM	#251
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,606	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) thanks, thanks, and thanks! bcutt, i raised it for ride height and travel. my last truck was c notched and had no travel. thud, thud everywhere i drove it. now i can have the stance i want and 5-6 of travel. i am not a fan of the raised floor but i want to be able to drive it. it ended up being a 3" raise with a 2" notch for the axle. i have a 3/4" bumper coming today to put in the c notch for a bump stop. dont know if it will all work out, but thats half the fun trying. i'm no engineer, just a big kid in vermont with a big tool box and some time. Attached Images __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

03-25-2011, 11:59 AM	#252
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) man your work is 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

03-25-2011, 12:04 PM	#253
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,606	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) thanks, cheby. i drive myself nuts and my wife! i treat every part like its the only part. i think they make medicine for things like this. lol. i am lucky my wife has been cool! __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/ Last edited by 72k5zl1; 03-25-2011 at 12:04 PM.

03-25-2011, 01:24 PM	#254
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) Very understanding women are a blessing. I, like you, am glad mine is understanding! Again, very nice work! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-25-2011, 01:33 PM	#255
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) i am with you my wife is the same ...she tolerates me very well !! __________________ 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

03-25-2011, 05:35 PM	#256
Hduramax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alto,Mi Posts: 164	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) Lol, my wife picked the project, so I hope she understanding when it comes to "hey I am going out to the shop for a bit" __________________ 2008 HD 2010 Camaro 2ss (The Wife's Ride) 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1300 "Busa" 1969 C-10 (under Construction) 2013 Sonic LT "LIVE LIFE,TASTE DEATH"

03-27-2011, 03:56 PM	#259
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,606	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) got side tracked this weekend. dug the 71 out of storage friday night. looks like the suspension settled 6" this winter? or that the story i am going to use at the dinner table. ordering wheels tomorrow am. seats are being done now. the soccer-mom rig Attached Images __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

03-27-2011, 04:34 PM	#260
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) I'm jealous..... __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

03-27-2011, 05:13 PM	#261
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03-27-2011, 05:22 PM	#262
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,606	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) thanks! i am dumping those wheels and going with stock white wheels and i have a perfect set of 71-72 oe hubcaps. going a little smaller dia front tire. __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

03-27-2011, 05:53 PM	#263
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) Is that a blazer behind the sub? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-27-2011, 05:57 PM	#264
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,606	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) moparts 79 trail duster. customers rig __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

03-27-2011, 08:03 PM	#266
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) Cool burb! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-27-2011, 09:13 PM	#267
andy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: calais,me Posts: 13	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) this is comeing out nice!!!

03-28-2011, 08:19 AM	#268
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03-28-2011, 09:24 AM	#269
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) Sweet..... __________________ 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

03-28-2011, 01:24 PM	#270
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) sweet burb! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

03-28-2011, 08:58 PM	#271
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=222308 Not sure if you had seen this build yet. Contains the pic that N2Billet posted a bit ago. Sad that it is still on hold. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

03-29-2011, 01:34 PM	#274
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03-29-2011, 05:31 PM	#275
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