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68Stepbed · 11-05-2014, 09:33 PM

Got a new GoPro lately. Tried it out for the first time a few days ago. Just thought I'd share. More vids to come on a later date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me9mq1LfRmM

Roostboy102 · 11-05-2014, 11:47 PM

She sounds good!

supercheyenne · 11-06-2014, 04:06 AM

Sure is foggy in "Mexico".

kyuss · 11-06-2014, 07:35 AM

Sounds healthy!

68Stepbed · 11-06-2014, 08:28 AM

Apparently it's been too long since I've visited on a regular basis here. I posted this in the wrong section. I didn't even realize I was in the "projects and builds" section.

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

70LonghornCST · 11-06-2014, 09:40 PM

I moved this to the 67-72 Message boards for you. Cool video

Lee H · 11-07-2014, 11:24 AM

Nice. I'm going to try that this weekend.

mcbassin · 11-07-2014, 12:07 PM

Very cool!

KMC3420 · 11-07-2014, 12:13 PM

I could watch that all day, sounds awesome.

elf w/capital T · 11-07-2014, 12:51 PM

motivating! sounds great!!!

original-71 · 11-07-2014, 12:55 PM

that woke me up sounds very nice

no1udknow · 11-07-2014, 01:14 PM

what exhaust are you running?

68Stepbed · 11-09-2014, 12:14 AM

Thanks, everyone. My exhaust is 2.5" pipes with Magnaflow mufflers. I lowered the rear a bit more last winter, and have contact issues. I may look into having the exhaust redone again soon, but have it built in a "modular" style with removable sections. The question, though is to spend the extra money for V-bands, or use header collecters.

CParnell · 11-09-2014, 12:30 AM

Man that truck sounds good!

Andy4639 · 11-09-2014, 02:17 AM

Cool video man. Trucks sounds good. You planning on the Tour next year?

BugzC10 · 11-09-2014, 08:49 AM

Sweet. Hang and aim the camera at your suspension next time so we can see it move ( or not) during your speed run.

Bennett68C10 · 11-09-2014, 09:47 AM

Awesome

68Stepbed · 11-11-2014, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Cool video man. Trucks sounds good. You planning on the Tour next year?

I've been hearing there won't be a Power Tour for 2015, Andy.

68Stepbed · 11-11-2014, 08:51 AM

Short video on the Tail Of The Dragon (US129)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STR4...ature=youtu.be

cobra_4 · 11-11-2014, 10:20 AM

Very nice!!

mcbassin · 11-11-2014, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Short video on the Tail Of The Dragon (US129)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STR4...ature=youtu.be

What a fun looking drive! thanks for sharing.

Isn't fun thrashing on these old trucks

Driving mine makes me feel like a giddy school girl......

chris909 · 11-11-2014, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Short video on the Tail Of The Dragon (US129)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STR4...ature=youtu.be

Loved both videos, Have to check out The Trail next time we are up in Gatlinburg, Thanks

Augi · 11-11-2014, 07:09 PM

Sounds awesome, I love driving on the dragon in my car, the truck isn't quite ready for the trip there, let alone the drive on it.
Word of caution though. Those gopro lenses scratch and chip easily, be careful when mounting it behind your tires, they throw one rock and you'll be buying a lens kit

no1udknow · 11-12-2014, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Short video on the Tail Of The Dragon (US129)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STR4...ature=youtu.be

How long is the dragon tail? I hear people talk about it all the time and it doesn't look any crazier than the roads where I grew up. Maybe it's just me and I'm jaded because I grew up in the hills where all the roads are like that, but I hear about people flocking to roads like the dragons tail and mullhollund drive and then I watch the videos and I'm like "that's it?"

No discredit to your driving or your beauty of a truck though... that thing sounds awesome, especially when the wind dies down and you hear the turbo spool.

** if your wondering what I mean use Google maps and plot a course from Valley springs, CA to Willseyville, CA.

68Stepbed · 11-13-2014, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no1udknow

How long is the dragon tail? I hear people talk about it all the time and it doesn't look any crazier than the roads where I grew up. Maybe it's just me and I'm jaded because I grew up in the hills where all the roads are like that, but I hear about people flocking to roads like the dragons tail and mullhollund drive and then I watch the videos and I'm like "that's it?"

No discredit to your driving or your beauty of a truck though... that thing sounds awesome, especially when the wind dies down and you hear the turbo spool.

** if your wondering what I mean use Google maps and plot a course from Valley springs, CA to Willseyville, CA.

Basically, it's 318 curves in 11 miles. Alot of the curves are switchback curves and one right after another. I also grew up in this area, and been on many other curvy roads. The Dragon just seems to be the most advertised and draws more media attention. There's alot of roads in East TN, western NC, and North GA that are just as curvy and more technical. The Dragon is just more popular. The other roads around here can actually be more fun because their less crowded.

BTW, my engine does not have a turbo, that's just my power steering pump whining.

11-05-2014, 09:33 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	68 stepside+LS1+new GoPro= Got a new GoPro lately. Tried it out for the first time a few days ago. Just thought I'd share. More vids to come on a later date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me9mq1LfRmM __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 68 stepside+LS1+new GoPro= Apparently it's been too long since I've visited on a regular basis here. I posted this in the wrong section. I didn't even realize I was in the "projects and builds" section. Thanks for the compliments, guys. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 68 stepside+LS1+new GoPro= Thanks, everyone. My exhaust is 2.5" pipes with Magnaflow mufflers. I lowered the rear a bit more last winter, and have contact issues. I may look into having the exhaust redone again soon, but have it built in a "modular" style with removable sections. The question, though is to spend the extra money for V-bands, or use header collecters. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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