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Old 12-11-2019, 09:47 AM   #26
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Re: Winter 19/20 66 C10 build

I ended up buying the fiberglass hump from slosh tubs. looks like an easy install, we'll see.
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Old 12-11-2019, 09:53 AM   #27
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Not a lot going other than making filler dust. I did get my wheels and tires mounted. I'm thinking of redoing my rear suspension to get more drop.. looks to me like it needs to go down another 4" or so. What's everyone think? front lays on the cross member but it looks like way to much rake for me.
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Old 12-11-2019, 05:20 PM   #28
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The rims looks nice. I agree more drop is better than less drop...

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Old 12-11-2019, 05:23 PM   #29
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Re: Winter 19/20 66 C10 build

There used to be a place called "more drop axle". My GMC had one dropped by them.
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Old 12-12-2019, 08:56 AM   #30
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I see guys using 3" blocks. is this common or acceptable? my rear is laying in notch now so i think there might be another 1" in bags. That being said, if i changed my notch and went from 1" to 3" blocks i might net a total of 3" without changing bag set up.
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Old 12-16-2019, 07:02 PM   #31
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I see guys using 3" blocks. is this common or acceptable? my rear is laying in notch now so i think there might be another 1" in bags. That being said, if i changed my notch and went from 1" to 3" blocks i might net a total of 3" without changing bag set up.
With 20"OD wheels, the 3" blocks will get you easy drop.
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Old 01-02-2020, 09:02 AM   #32
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Xmas break has come and gone. 12 days off and i spent 10 of them in the garage.. got tons done and have established a new goals list for the truck as all were exceeded in 2019! Color is exactly what i wanted! I'm still out to pasture on the interior and trim color but it will come to me. Finished up the doors yesterday and will hang them this weekend. Steering, seats and console next.
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Old 01-02-2020, 05:52 PM   #33
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Wow, i love the build so far! What front shocks did you go with?
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Old 01-03-2020, 12:02 AM   #34
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Man that’s tough!!! I really like that green
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Old 01-03-2020, 12:09 PM   #35
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I love the color and the truck as a whole. Great work and thanks for the motivation to get to work on mine!
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Old 01-03-2020, 02:15 PM   #36
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Wow, i love the build so far! What front shocks did you go with?
CPP drop shocks.
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Old 01-03-2020, 02:16 PM   #37
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Man that’s tough!!! I really like that green
Thanks! it is exactly what i had hoped it would be.
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I love the color and the truck as a whole. Great work and thanks for the motivation to get to work on mine!
Thank you! Glad I could help.. I've been following your build as well.
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Old 01-06-2020, 08:17 AM   #39
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Built a floor base to mount the seats and console. Seats are from a square body blazer and are the best seats for any classic upgrade as far as im concerned. The console is 67-72 and also is a good match for the styliyng . Ill have the seats recovered to match the interior color and theyll be good to go!

I also hung the doors to keep me inspired. Some odds and ends to finish up and then ill be pushing it aside to finish off my 57.
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Old 01-06-2020, 11:54 AM   #40
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Built a floor base to mount the seats and console. Seats are from a square body blazer and are the best seats for any classic upgrade as far as im concerned. The console is 67-72 and also is a good match for the styliyng . Ill have the seats recovered to match the interior color and theyll be good to go!

I also hung the doors to keep me inspired. Some odds and ends to finish up and then ill be pushing it aside to finish off my 57.
What year Blazer did those come in? I might need to start looking for those....I thought those were 88-94
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Old 01-06-2020, 12:14 PM   #41
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What year Blazer did those come in? I might need to start looking for those....I thought those were 88-94
86 or 87 i believe, also came in some of the newer suburbans and such with a center console. Very hard to come by the shorty seats though, most are taller and have head rests.
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I like those seats too. I don't recall seeing any Blazer or Suburban seats with the low backs like that. I will have to keep my eye out.
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they are 88 and up seats I put the matching bench seat same upholstery
in my wifes 51 chevy pu.
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they are 88 and up seats I put the matching bench seat same upholstery
in my wifes 51 chevy pu.
I agree that they match... but they also came in early 87 and 86 4 door trucks, blazers and suburbans. Always with a center console.
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Old 01-09-2020, 10:22 AM   #45
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I love the build. I have a "66 i will start building in the next couple weeks. Love the small back window! I just like the look, plus i want to install a roll cage that extends to the bed through the cab.
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I love the build. I have a "66 i will start building in the next couple weeks. Love the small back window! I just like the look, plus i want to install a roll cage that extends to the bed through the cab.
Thanks! I thought about the cage myself but couldn't decide. Ill be interested to see how it goes and looks!
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Old 05-05-2020, 07:33 PM   #47
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I saw a hood like this on someone's build on line and it was rendered by the same guy who did my renderings. Anyway, I was kinda bored and at a stand still on my build while I finished up my 57. My hood had a LOT of dents but no rust so I figured I would give it a shot and the worst case scenario I buy a new hood. I love it! and its coming together nice.
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I like it! Seen several done this way & have also stashed the idea in my think-tank.
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I like that a lot!
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I like that a lot!
Thanks, me too. Its coming together better than i had hoped.
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