1971 c10 stepside - Page 45 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OLDIRON69 · 01-22-2013, 03:46 PM

That was a good read of 44 pages!

raull · 01-28-2013, 01:01 PM

thanks for stopping by !!!!

bigblock68 · 01-30-2013, 09:15 PM

so is the 25-1/4" measurement from the second bed mount to the centerline on the axle still a good reference for a stepside bed??.i havent test fit my bed,its still apart....now i'm worried,my notch is a small bolt in style so are these issues only with the big step notch??didnt mean to hijack this thread but i am worried..

502ms · 01-30-2013, 09:27 PM

This is exciting!

dnd1978 · 01-30-2013, 10:02 PM

I need to finish my truck before you make me start again!! Look great.
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**lolife99** · 01-30-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock68

so is the 25-1/4" measurement from the second bed mount to the centerline on the axle still a good reference for a stepside bed??.i havent test fit my bed,its still apart....now i'm worried,my notch is a small bolt in style so are these issues only with the big step notch??didnt mean to hijack this thread but i am worried..

Small notches can be affected also.
Take your springs out and set your stepside bed on.
Then check to see if the wheel is centered in the rear stepside fenders.
Member BucksSS is dealing with this now.

C10_ustacould · 01-31-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Small notches can be affected also.
Take your springs out and set your stepside bed on.
Then check to see if the wheel is centered in the rear stepside fenders.
Member buckss is dealing with this now.

Yep, but mine isn't bagged it's static dropped 6" in the rear. It was noticeable when I had the 15" wheels on it and then magnified 1000% when I put the 22s on. Seems like it is about 1" + or - a .250" too far back in the wheel well. I am working with a board member to secure a trailing arm crossmember that will move the pick up point forward 1.25" in the chassis. I hope that is the answer.

PBFAB.COM · 01-31-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock68

so is the 25-1/4" measurement from the second bed mount to the centerline on the axle still a good reference for a stepside bed??.i havent test fit my bed,its still apart....now i'm worried,my notch is a small bolt in style so are these issues only with the big step notch??didnt mean to hijack this thread but i am worried..

This is the measurement that we came up with. Lolife helped us determine this along with a couple others just to confirm. It is always a good idea to mock up your components and body parts to confirm the measurement yourself. I am confident that this measurement is "good". But it's always best to measure twice and cut once.

Keep in mind that some of the body tolerance specs from GM on these trucks are + or - 1"!!!!!! That's enough to drive anybody with a tape measure crazy!!! Even more reason to measure and confirm.

raull · 02-12-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock68

didnt mean to hijack this thread but i am worried..

you are welcome in here anytime !!!

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Originally Posted by 502ms

This is exciting!

it sure is !!! not !! lol

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Originally Posted by dnd1978

I need to finish my truck before you make me start again!! Look great.
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thanks but don't start again , you are way ahead of me !!!

raull · 02-12-2013, 09:27 AM

im back at it again , lots of cutting and grinding last nite , boy i could've used a plasma last nite , i removed the factory trailing arm perches , also removed the cnotch and took 2 1/2 inches off to start , i want to leave a little extra room as i would like to have a second set of rally wheels , next i neet ti do a small cnotch on each side of the bed for the rear end to travel , i will post pix and detail measurements as i go ,

Bennett68C10 · 02-12-2013, 09:33 AM

Nice, can't wait to see some updated pics

raull · 02-12-2013, 09:35 AM

some pix !!

**superflysteiny** · 02-12-2013, 02:47 PM

looks great keep it up

big_al_71 · 02-12-2013, 05:26 PM

Finally you stopped playing with the corvette and got back to the bucket...Glad to see you at it....

Cameron 1137 · 02-12-2013, 06:19 PM

Awesome! Nice to see some progress.

jmedero · 02-15-2013, 09:28 PM

It was cool to see you yesterday. Next time we will plan it so to have more time.
I looked at the car lot on the way out and slowed down... The wife said keep it moving. There is a reason I stay off of car lots. Lol
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raull · 02-15-2013, 09:48 PM

[QUOTE=superflysteiny;5884274]looks great keep it up[/QUOTE

Thanks !!! Your kicking butt with tootsie !!!!!!!!!
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raull · 02-15-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Finally you stopped playing with the corvette and got back to the bucket...Glad to see you at it....

Only 8k miles and already tearing up !!!!
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raull · 02-15-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

Awesome! Nice to see some progress.

Thanks , I want to get it done !!!!

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Originally Posted by jmedero

It was cool to see you yesterday. Next time we will plan it so to have more time.
I looked at the car lot on the way out and slowed down... The wife said keep it moving. There is a reason I stay off of car lots. Lol
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Same here bud , hopefully you will have more time next time !!!!!!
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jmedero · 02-15-2013, 10:43 PM

Next time in driving the nova down.....
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raull · 02-15-2013, 10:45 PM

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Next time in driving the nova down.....
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Don't see why not !!
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**superflysteiny** · 02-26-2013, 03:03 PM

So is the last picture of the truck ride height

raull · 02-26-2013, 10:13 PM

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So is the last picture of the truck ride height

Lol !!! With the some old school leaf spring track bars
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Dano69c10 · 02-27-2013, 03:53 PM

subscribed

jblaust · 03-01-2013, 08:57 PM

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thanks guys !!!!

im probably going to sell it all, front and back , i got all the parts from ridetech a year ago and installed it , then i went into a stall mode for a bid , if you are interested shoot me a pm , thanks

Hey Raul....Im in West Miramar also. Just bought a 1968 Stepside project partially restored already. Do you still have any of the ridetech stuff available?

01-22-2013, 03:46 PM	#1101
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01-28-2013, 01:01 PM	#1102
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: 1971 c10 stepside thanks for stopping by !!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

01-30-2013, 09:15 PM	#1103
bigblock68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: vancouver,wa. Posts: 282	Re: 1971 c10 stepside so is the 25-1/4" measurement from the second bed mount to the centerline on the axle still a good reference for a stepside bed??.i havent test fit my bed,its still apart....now i'm worried,my notch is a small bolt in style so are these issues only with the big step notch??didnt mean to hijack this thread but i am worried..

01-30-2013, 09:27 PM	#1104
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01-30-2013, 10:02 PM	#1105
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02-12-2013, 09:27 AM	#1110
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: 1971 c10 stepside im back at it again , lots of cutting and grinding last nite , boy i could've used a plasma last nite , i removed the factory trailing arm perches , also removed the cnotch and took 2 1/2 inches off to start , i want to leave a little extra room as i would like to have a second set of rally wheels , next i neet ti do a small cnotch on each side of the bed for the rear end to travel , i will post pix and detail measurements as i go , __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

02-12-2013, 09:33 AM	#1111
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02-12-2013, 09:35 AM	#1112
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02-12-2013, 02:47 PM	#1113
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02-12-2013, 05:26 PM	#1114
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02-12-2013, 06:19 PM	#1115
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02-15-2013, 09:28 PM	#1116
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02-15-2013, 09:48 PM	#1117
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: 1971 c10 stepside [QUOTE=superflysteiny;5884274]looks great keep it up[/QUOTE Thanks !!! Your kicking butt with tootsie !!!!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

02-15-2013, 10:43 PM	#1120
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02-26-2013, 03:03 PM	#1122
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