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Old 12-03-2015, 03:34 PM   #1
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Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

Well, we have brought home another project, but this time something a little newer. We are wanting to offer more for these 88-98 trucks, and what better way than to build one! We have some new products already planned.

The base for our build will be a 1990 short bed, regular cab. As it sits now, it has a 383 (so the owner said), but we plan to do a 5.3 LS swap in it. Of course, big brakes and 20" wheels all around. The interior will be changed over to gray and have it all re-done. Not sure what to do on the color scheme, but will retain the darker red color.

Look forward to working on this truck. Have been lurking through other projects here and like what we see!





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Old 12-03-2015, 03:40 PM   #2
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I approve! lol. Looks like a nice clean truck.
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Old 12-03-2015, 04:08 PM   #3
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Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

Glad to see the project & also your interest in offering more for the 88-98s.

That looks like a great truck to start with.
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Old 12-03-2015, 06:49 PM   #4
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Glad to see the project & also your interest in offering more for the 88-98s.

That looks like a great truck to start with.
Thanks guys. It isn't in bad shape and not too messed with over the years. It does have it's issues, but we will take care of that.

Jwall... love your 88-98 truck! One of my favorites.
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Old 12-03-2015, 10:44 PM   #5
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Nice truck !!! Looks like really good bones to start with !!! Please lots of pics and how about a few new products !!
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Old 12-04-2015, 10:14 AM   #6
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Nice truck !!! Looks like really good bones to start with !!! Please lots of pics and how about a few new products !!
Thanks!

I am going to see what we can come up with. I know big brake options lack, so that will definitely be on the list.
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Old 12-04-2015, 10:23 AM   #7
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looks like a great starting point. good luck and props for working on new obs products!
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Old 03-01-2016, 12:54 PM   #8
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Are you going to be putting an ididit column in this thing? I would like to put one in my 90 but I'm not sure what length I need. I hope you do and write up a tech article on it so I know what I'm getting into...lol
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Old 03-01-2016, 05:51 PM   #9
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We won't be doing an edit, as it will be more of a budget friendly build. However, we will be swapping to a tilt, and can measure what the length is when we do it.

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Re: Pro Performance: C1500 RCSB Build

I cant wait for this build as im trying to do a 5.3 on my 97 and looking for big brakes. I just ordered my 5/7 drop and got my wheels
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Old 05-02-2016, 03:24 PM   #11
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I cant wait for this build as im trying to do a 5.3 on my 97 and looking for big brakes. I just ordered my 5/7 drop and got my wheels
Nice!

Let us know if you ever need anything else, we can get all kinds of parts for them. We should be doing the brake kit this month on it.

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Old 05-12-2016, 03:36 PM   #12
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Which wheels do you plan on? What backspacing will you be using on the front and rear?
Can't wait to see the build!
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Old 05-13-2016, 10:04 AM   #13
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I am going to run the Hot Rods by Boyd wheels that I pulled from my '63. Haven't measured for backspace, backspace yet.

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Old 05-23-2016, 04:00 PM   #14
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Any updates? Has Baer finished their brake setup to work on 88-98 yet?
Which HRBB wheels are you using?
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Old 05-24-2016, 11:20 AM   #15
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Just got the front end update installed, but still have to get the new smoothie paintable bumper on. Just test fitting parts now, and eventually will paint the truck.

The brake setup should be finished about 60 days from now. They already started on the front.

I am going to use my old wheels on my '63 and put them on this truck. The HRBB Smoothie 3.



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Old 05-25-2016, 01:56 AM   #16
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Hey excited to see the progress on this build. As far as brakes go Little Shop Mfg. has a big brake kit composed of Wilwood parts that they offer http://www.littleshopmfg.com/big-disc-brakes/

but if Baer is going to offer something as well then that's great! The more the merrier!

standard brake upgrades and rear disc brake conversions are readily available for these trucks
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Old 05-25-2016, 11:54 AM   #17
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Thanks! And agree more options is better. Baer will re-release their kits and we will adapt our Revelator 14" kit to the trucks too.

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Old 05-25-2016, 05:10 PM   #18
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Hey excited to see the progress on this build. As far as brakes go Little Shop Mfg. has a big brake kit composed of Wilwood parts that they offer http://www.littleshopmfg.com/big-disc-brakes/

but if Baer is going to offer something as well then that's great! The more the merrier!

standard brake upgrades and rear disc brake conversions are readily available for these trucks
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. I see you're from CC, I'm from there originally! I still go down and visit family a couple times a year.

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Thanks! And agree more options is better. Baer will re-release their kits and we will adapt our Revelator 14" kit to the trucks too.

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Where'd you get the front end parts? I need a paintable front bumper, grill, and maybe a roll pan. I wasn't sure how the fitment of LMC parts are these days.

Also, do you know the price range for the upcoming Baer 6 piston setups?
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Old 05-26-2016, 11:35 AM   #19
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Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. I see you're from CC, I'm from there originally! I still go down and visit family a couple times a year.



Where'd you get the front end parts? I need a paintable front bumper, grill, and maybe a roll pan. I wasn't sure how the fitment of LMC parts are these days.

Also, do you know the price range for the upcoming Baer 6 piston setups?
I got them online and also some from LMC truck. The roll pan and handle relocator was from Grant Customs when they had a 50% off sale. The grille fit well, and didn't see any issues with it at all.

The Baer 6P kit will be $2,795 on a stock spindle and $3,145 on a drop spindle.
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Old 05-31-2016, 04:13 AM   #20
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I'm doing a full restomod and LMC is where I order the vast majority of my parts from. I've never had a problem.

I'm glad Baer is giving us another option but too rich for my blood.

Yes we were all sad to see Grant get out of the parts business. I have one of their smooth cowls on my truck and it fits like a glove.
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Old 07-11-2016, 02:18 AM   #21
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No updates on the build Travis?
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Old 07-11-2016, 08:46 PM   #22
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Unfortunately not. It is at Baer Brakes right now getting measured for some new products from Baer. As well as adapting our Revelator kit to this body style. We have been busy with shows also, but plan to get moving fast on it when it gets back from Baer. Lower it down, brakes will be done, and then off to paint.....

Got a pile of parts waiting for it.

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What's the backspacing on your 20's?

Are you doing a 5/7 or 4/6?
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Old 08-08-2016, 04:57 PM   #24
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It will be a 4/6. The fronts will have a 5.25" and the rears 6.00"
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Old 09-20-2016, 06:44 PM   #25
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Sweet, I was looking at 5.5" and 6" BS for mine. That's on 20x8.5 and 20x10, right?
What size tires will you be running?
Did Baer finish up with your truck yet?
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