Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy!"
 

hey guys my name is aaron tavenner. i just turned 19 this past wednesday and i must testify. i just got ahold of my first hot rod... a '67 chevy c-10 with a 454. ive wanted one of these puppies since i saw the burnt orange project truck on the tv show "trucks!". i found it last thursday... drove up 2 1/2 hours to check it out on friday... and bought it and drove it home on sunday! i love the site and i know i have alot to learn, hopefully some of you gray hairs will lend me your wisdom! :) here's a few pics for yall to check out...

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/.../241042977.jpg
truck is lowered with Early Classic Enterprises spindles, springs and shocks. The rear is dropped using ECE springs, relocated shock mounts, and a fully adjustable pan hardbar. :metal:

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/.../241042967.jpg
Chevrolet 454ci mostly stock right now...

.040 over
Edelbrock Performer RPM dual-plane manifold
Holley 650 (a new barry grant demon 750 is on the way)
CompCams 280 Hydraulic Grind cam
K&N filter
Sanderson headers to 2.5" exhaust with Flowmasters
4-core radiator
'72 power disc brakes

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/.../241043024.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/.../241043009.jpg

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Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Welcome from FT Worth. Looks like a nice start good luck!

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

"I don't know about the "gray hairs" but, I'm going bald. Does that count?:lol: Welcome to the board and since you have the truck now you came to the best place for info. We'll help any way we can. Looks like a sweet truck ya picked up there. RJ22:metal:

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Looks like a great start:) But leaf springs and a Panard bar:confused:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

WOW! big block, power disc, SWB, & lowered. Good start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

yep pretty much... what exactly is this panard adjustable bar thing anyways? i still dont fully understand its function :dohh:

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Big Block, Dropped, and on supremes, Dammit son!!!!! You are from Tyler.:metal:

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

hey man i just checked out your profile... would you be interested in shooting a color on my truck sometime this summer?? how far away is deer park?

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Not too far about 4-5 hours away but I have a prior commitment with another board member on here first. Depending on how quick it gets done I will let you know if still interested.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Welcome to the board from a member just down the road from you! Lots of great information and parts here! This place is a life saver.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Welcome to the board from New zealand

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Welcome to the board from Maryland!

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas...or should I say "Howdy, dammit!"
 

:welcome2: from South Texas. Looks like a good place to start.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Man you have a very nice truck to start with there.
Do you know how much drop that is or what ECE kit that is in front/back?

DLB

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

On a coil spring rear end truck (it has trailing arms and coil spings) the panhard bar keeps the rear end centered under the truck.

A panhard bar did not come, nor is it necessary, on a leaf spring truck. The leafs keep the rear end in line.

Chances are your truck has a coil spring rear, not leafs ;)

That's definately an awesome start for a project truck.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

:lol: I don't care what color my hair turns, just so it doesn't turn loose.:lol: Welcome to the board.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

Mine already turned loose but I'll help if I can. Lets start with the carb, it's a Barry Grant. :lol: Billy's his brother, he owns a hair salon.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

hahahaha my mistake :Own:

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

im not too sure, ill email the guy who had it last, he had all the work done and he's really cool about answering any questions that i might have.

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!"
 

Welcome to the board. I'm just up the road from you. Cool 67!

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy, dammit!"
 

booya. you guys are pretty sharp. here's the pics... no leafs found here :c2:

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/.../241108245.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/.../241108242.jpg

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!"
 

Yup, that's a coil spring truck :D

That's a relocation kit for the lowered suspension, here's what a stocker looks like (it bolts to the rear end itself)

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!"
 

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!:D

Re: Hello from Tyler, Texas... or should I say, "Howdy!"
 

Hey man, Welcome from Mineola

We'll have to get together and cruise some time, well when my truck is on the road (soon, very soon)

FuelCellGuy is in Mineola also, maybe one day we could all cruise together :metal: :metal: :metal:

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