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Frizzle Fry · 10-16-2009, 01:47 PM

Nice build. I used to go down to Rocky Point a couple times a year when I lived in Phoenix. You are lucky to live there!

oldblue1968chevy · 10-17-2009, 10:50 AM

you did a NICE job on that frame...sweet truck also...

btw what'd ya do with your old static drop components?

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-20-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

you did a NICE job on that frame...sweet truck also...

btw what'd ya do with your old static drop components?

Thanks guys

My golf course equipment mechanic has gotten dibs on my old static drop, he helped me with a lot of dirty work early on.

Couple before and after pics

Now I'm shopping for a GM LS2 or LS3 with automatic trans and driveshaft

Yes "Frizzle" I love it down here, I've been here four and a half years, built a house close to work and the beach.

VA72C10 · 10-20-2009, 11:56 PM

Looks amazing...I don't know how I have missed your build. You've done great work and the truck is sweet...nice attitude and altitude

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-21-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks amazing...I don't know how I have missed your build. You've done great work and the truck is sweet...nice attitude and altitude

Thanks Man

But you didn't really miss it, actually you were one of the two guys that steered me in the right direction for the build back in May on another forum.
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2743

VA72C10 · 10-21-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricks' 72C10

Thanks Man

But you didn't really miss it, actually you were one of the two guys that steered me in the right direction for the build back in May on another forum.
http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2743

That's how I found this thread. Thanks for the recognition but all I did was send you to someone to take all your money

...and give you sweet suspension components in return

I wish I would have been able to follow along. It's been a great build and the truck is looking sweet. I'm in now

brian69longbed · 10-21-2009, 09:14 PM

very clean build! can you let me know where you got your parallel 4-link ? i've looked around and i don't like how they mount on the frame, yours looks very stout. thanks in advance. -Brian

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-22-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brian69longbed

very clean build! can you let me know where you got your parallel 4-link ? i've looked around and i don't like how they mount on the frame, yours looks very stout. thanks in advance. -Brian

This guy

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-27-2009, 06:11 PM

Hooked up the Stage 2 e-LEVEL system by ACCUAIR over the last couple days. It works good, Way more responsive than I expected.

There are many different ways to set one of these systems up, especially when it comes to the height sensors. You just have to figure out what works best for you, and of course sometimes things change.

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-27-2009, 06:52 PM

Will try to attach the video of the air system in action

e-level.flv video by ricks72c10 - Photobucket

VA72C10 · 10-27-2009, 07:20 PM

Pretty cool...is that the rocker switches or the controller that looks like an I-phone?

SCOTTMO · 10-28-2009, 12:05 AM

Looks good,thanks for sharing with the video

Ricks' 72C10 · 10-28-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Pretty cool...is that the rocker switches or the controller that looks like an I-phone?

I have the "Soft Touch Pad"

ChuckDriver · 10-28-2009, 01:49 PM

Looks awesome! Any leads on the LS motor??

sgrier · 11-24-2009, 12:09 PM

Man your build is coming along great. hope u find u an LS motor and trans. Take care.

Ricks' 72C10 · 11-24-2009, 12:23 PM

Thanks Guys

Nate found me a 6 liter LQ9 out of a 2002 Escalade, I'm gonna pick it up next week.
Plan to clean up and straighten up the block, and install a lunati stroker rotating assembly and "Voodoo" hot cam kit.

**67cheby** · 11-24-2009, 12:29 PM

subscribed cant wait to see more

sgrier · 11-24-2009, 12:53 PM

Sounds like a killer power plant. Ready for some pics on that.

sgrier · 11-24-2009, 12:55 PM

Hey man if u get a chance and if u have any can u put up some pics of the body drop for the cab and bed. Thanks.

bmfpeterson · 11-24-2009, 02:53 PM

hey rick,

Last time I was down there you said your were keeping the stock motor in it? I like to see the v8 coming into play now! hahaha

trucks coming along good!

Ricks' 72C10 · 11-24-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sgrier

Hey man if u get a chance and if u have any can u put up some pics of the body drop for the cab and bed. Thanks.

Here you go Man... I wanted to lay pinch, and I had .25" of frame visible under rockers so I dropped core mounts, body mounts, and notched bed mounting areas that same amount.

Yeah I know Blake... I changed my mind... I gotta have a V8!

sgrier · 11-24-2009, 04:39 PM

Thanks for the pics. How much did u move the mounts down. Thanks again for the help.

Ricks' 72C10 · 11-24-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sgrier

Thanks for the pics. How much did u move the mounts down. Thanks again for the help.

OOPS!...Sorry Grier, I put .25 in the previous post, I really meant .75" of drop.

sgrier · 11-24-2009, 05:08 PM

Thanks. I have thought about doing the same to mine, i did not want to do a drastic body drop. Truck looks great can't wait to see the new motor and trans.

**67cheby** · 11-24-2009, 05:09 PM

dont forget the bumpers will have to drop also, and with the dropmember if you are running a stock 350 with the dropmember you cant get your dist out without unbolting the motor mounts and lowering the motor , so will lowering 3/4 more will your distributor still clear the firewall ??

10-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#51
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: New member new Project Nice build. I used to go down to Rocky Point a couple times a year when I lived in Phoenix. You are lucky to live there! Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 10-22-2009 at 12:31 PM.

10-17-2009, 10:50 AM	#52
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New member new Project you did a NICE job on that frame...sweet truck also... btw what'd ya do with your old static drop components? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-20-2009, 11:56 PM	#54
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New member new Project Looks amazing...I don't know how I have missed your build. You've done great work and the truck is sweet...nice attitude and altitude __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-21-2009, 09:14 PM	#57
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: New member new Project very clean build! can you let me know where you got your parallel 4-link ? i've looked around and i don't like how they mount on the frame, yours looks very stout. thanks in advance. -Brian __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

10-27-2009, 06:11 PM	#59
Ricks' 72C10 Going Down? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Point Posts: 157	Re: New member new Project Hooked up the Stage 2 e-LEVEL system by ACCUAIR over the last couple days. It works good, Way more responsive than I expected. There are many different ways to set one of these systems up, especially when it comes to the height sensors. You just have to figure out what works best for you, and of course sometimes things change. Attached Images __________________ Just another day in Paradise Rebuild thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354512

10-27-2009, 07:20 PM	#61
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New member new Project Pretty cool...is that the rocker switches or the controller that looks like an I-phone? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-28-2009, 12:05 AM	#62
SCOTTMO powdercoater Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: mesa,az Posts: 203	Re: New member new Project Looks good,thanks for sharing with the video __________________ SCOTT

10-28-2009, 01:49 PM	#64
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: New member new Project Looks awesome! Any leads on the LS motor?? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-24-2009, 12:09 PM	#65
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Re: New member new Project Man your build is coming along great. hope u find u an LS motor and trans. Take care.

11-24-2009, 12:23 PM	#66
Ricks' 72C10 Going Down? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rocky Point Posts: 157	Re: New member new Project Thanks Guys Nate found me a 6 liter LQ9 out of a 2002 Escalade, I'm gonna pick it up next week. Plan to clean up and straighten up the block, and install a lunati stroker rotating assembly and "Voodoo" hot cam kit. __________________ Just another day in Paradise Rebuild thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354512

11-24-2009, 12:29 PM	#67
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: New member new Project subscribed cant wait to see more __________________ 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

11-24-2009, 12:53 PM	#68
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Re: New member new Project Sounds like a killer power plant. Ready for some pics on that.

11-24-2009, 12:55 PM	#69
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Re: New member new Project Hey man if u get a chance and if u have any can u put up some pics of the body drop for the cab and bed. Thanks.

11-24-2009, 02:53 PM	#70
bmfpeterson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 538	Re: New member new Project hey rick, Last time I was down there you said your were keeping the stock motor in it? I like to see the v8 coming into play now! hahaha trucks coming along good!

11-24-2009, 04:39 PM	#72
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Re: New member new Project Thanks for the pics. How much did u move the mounts down. Thanks again for the help.



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11-24-2009, 05:08 PM	#74
sgrier Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wetumpka, alabama Posts: 141	Re: New member new Project Thanks. I have thought about doing the same to mine, i did not want to do a drastic body drop. Truck looks great can't wait to see the new motor and trans.

11-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#75
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: New member new Project dont forget the bumpers will have to drop also, and with the dropmember if you are running a stock 350 with the dropmember you cant get your dist out without unbolting the motor mounts and lowering the motor , so will lowering 3/4 more will your distributor still clear the firewall ?? __________________ 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

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