Autocrossing your chevy truck....who wants to?

[longhorn396]

Originally Posted by PCHRODS

Thought you guys would like this, you've been asking for photos and these are the most recent!!

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010...hevy-c-10.aspx
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Dude.. I LOVE UR TRUCK!!! the first pic is my favorite and I would love to race an old chevy and beat everyone in something like this. Ive done some dirt drags and got beat cause no one else had a big block so i raced modified small blocks. I got beat by a race truck FORD!!!, by a fender.... I was ashamed lol.

[N2TRUX]

Thanks for getting us up to date Rob. Please give us complete details on your brake system. What mods were needed, master cylinder/prop valve, combo etc.

BTW- Here a link to the Hotchkis show Rob mentioned.

[basemodel67]

I'm in for info - Unfortunately, I don't think I will be hustling my truck through any autocross tracks with the old manual steering (and the fact it looks like an exploded diagram of a truck at the moment), but I do want to be able to attack the back roads and scare the living crap out of my passengers. Between the two Rob's here on the site, I might actually learn something... Um, I mean not literally between them...

[68 SWB]

I have to ask, did the chassis require any bracing or did you bolt on the suspension kit, throw on some tires and brakes and go throw the smack down? Also, do you have any pictures of how the shoulder harness bar is attached?

[Hotchkis]

Rob’s truck has gone through some serious changes. These two videos show how much better his truck handles now.

Other suspension at Delmar. Watch the body roll!

YouTube - PCHRODS @ 2010 Goodguys Del Mar...

Hotchkis TVS at Scottsdale

YouTube - PCHRODS - Phillips 69 - Good...

[68 SWB]

Great videos, I noticed this truck in the background a few times watching the Optima Street car challenge on Speed channel but all they showed was big dumb cars! (j/k, it is awesome to watch them all) I was hoping to see the truck on the road course.

[MickMc]

Originally Posted by PCHRODS

I seen alot if comments regarding the price of the hotchkis kit. Yes $5500 may seem like alot to drop at one time. All I can say is that it's worth every penny if you want an unmatched ride and handling!! I looked at it like this, when I was building our 69 in 2007, as most if you may know there are a ton of companies out there offering different suspension components with only one thing in mind.....ride height. By the time you mix and match all the right pieces to build a suspension package of your own out of everyone elses nic nacs, you spend $2500-4000. But half the time you don't realize it because it's spread out over time and through several different vendors. Hotchkis has over 3 years in testing and development in a suspension that covers all the bases!! Ride height, ride quality, and most importantly handling. Trust me I was in the same boat many of you are with "holy crap, $5500?!?" then I got to see all the pieces and drive their test truck. One drive in their 68 c10 and the first words out if my mouth were, "when can I get one???" if you have to save up for a year to buy one.....all I can say is do it!! You won't be dissappointed!! If anyone is in the los angeles area and wants to take it for a test spin, keys are yours, if you really want to see what a squaking about! Or if you are at an autocross and want to ride shotgun on the course don't hesitate to ask me for a ride!
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I guess I should have read this before I saw you at Scottsdale Good-Guys...I would have asked for a ride....


Mick

[PCHRODS]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thanks for getting us up to date Rob. Please give us complete details on your brake system. What mods were needed, master cylinder/prop valve, combo etc.

BTW- Here a link to the Hotchkis show Rob mentioned.

sorry for the delay in getting back to you, it's been a busy past couple of months. Our break kit is the "prototype" for Baers Pro 14+ Brake Package with 6S six piston calipers up front, and now we have the new 4 piston T4's out back, which by the way are bad ass!! As far as booster set up this is what I have:

- Early Classic Dual Diaphram Booster with an 1 1/8" Master.
- Use a Disc/Disc Prop valve ( basically a dist. block - no bias metering)
- Baer kit comes with an adjustable prop valve for the REAR brakes +$50
- In line tube - Stainless Brake kit works just fine for everything, I had to make the rear axle line from scratch, but it's pretty simple.
- USE DOT 3 brake fluid only

If anyone is interested please let me know, I am a Baer Brakes Dist, and I can do some really nice pricing for 67-72 Truck members. Keep in mind they take 6-8 weeks on average to get, they build them to order per application.

Example of stopping times with this kit:

2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 stops from 60mph - ZERO in 108 ft

1969 Chevrolet C-10 "PHILLIPS 69" stops from 60mph - ZERO in 71 ft

no BS I have it on video go to you tube and type in PCHRODS in the search and look for it in our videos, it's ridiculous!!

[PCHRODS]

Originally Posted by MickMc

I guess I should have read this before I saw you at Scottsdale Good-Guys...I would have asked for a ride....


Mick

If ANYONE sees me at an event, please do not hesitate to ask for a ride. If we are at an event and you have ordered a TVS kit from us, I will let you run it on the track if your up to it

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by PCHRODS

sorry for the delay in getting back to you, it's been a busy past couple of months. Our break kit is the "prototype" for Baers Pro 14+ Brake Package with 6S six piston calipers up front, and now we have the new 4 piston T4's out back, which by the way are bad ass!! As far as booster set up this is what I have:

- Early Classic Dual Diaphram Booster with an 1 1/8" Master.
- Use a Disc/Disc Prop valve ( basically a dist. block - no bias metering)
- Baer kit comes with an adjustable prop valve for the REAR brakes +$50
- In line tube - Stainless Brake kit works just fine for everything, I had to make the rear axle line from scratch, but it's pretty simple.
- USE DOT 3 brake fluid only

If anyone is interested please let me know, I am a Baer Brakes Dist, and I can do some really nice pricing for 67-72 Truck members. Keep in mind they take 6-8 weeks on average to get, they build them to order per application.

Example of stopping times with this kit:

2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 stops from 60mph - ZERO in 108 ft

1969 Chevrolet C-10 "PHILLIPS 69" stops from 60mph - ZERO in 71 ft

no BS I have it on video go to you tube and type in PCHRODS in the search and look for it in our videos, it's ridiculous!!

Rob, what kind of options do you have for Baer kits? I'm certainly not ready for 14" rotors yet, but I may be looking into some upgrades in the future.

[Sandyfield500]

OO, OO, OO, Mr. Carter I want to autocross. I'm in the process of doing research for the right parts. I have a 71 C10. Hotchkis, and the roadster shop look to be the true specialist on these years. I'm planning trips to both shops. Hotchkis looks to be the less expenive with quality. The Roadster Shop looks to be more extensive but expensive. I want something that is good on both the street, in between the cones and if I happen to get the chance to hit a closed road course of some sort.

[Sandyfield500]

I've been told that you don't have to box the frame on these trucks for great performanc. Is that true?

[DBK81]

2011 Thread, don't be surprized if you get limited replies from some of the OP's

[GASoline71]

Originally Posted by Sandyfield500

OO, OO, OO, Mr. Carter

Mr. Kotter...



Gary

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Mr. Kotter...

Gary

Exactly...

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by Sandyfield500

OO, OO, OO, Mr. Carter I want to autocross. I'm in the process of doing research for the right parts. I have a 71 C10. Hotchkis, and the roadster shop look to be the true specialist on these years. I'm planning trips to both shops. Hotchkis looks to be the less expenive with quality. The Roadster Shop looks to be more extensive but expensive. I want something that is good on both the street, in between the cones and if I happen to get the chance to hit a closed road course of some sort.

Look into Total Cost Involved, No Limit, and Porterbuilt Fab.

[Sandyfield500]

Thanks, I forgot all about those. Porterbuilt especially. I'm of the belief that I don't have to box the frame unless I'm quarter miling it under some high horsepower. Any opinions please?