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Old 06-18-2020, 05:28 PM   #42
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Re: Project "Ghost" - 1972 C10 Pro-touring

Been awhile since I updated this thread. I've been busy with my job, and slowly starting me future job/company.

On the truck I started replacing the front suspension. Out with the drop springs, in with some Ridetech Coilovers!










When trying to get the spindles back in I discovered Ridetech sent me balljoints for a 63-70 C10, and not a 71-72. They're sending me the right balljoints now, but will have change them out.

I also bought a Redhead box, and new steering shafts/couplers. A previous owner put in an Ididit column, but installed the steering shaft specifically how Ididit says NOT to, so that's neat. Going with a collapsible shaft to increase safety as well.

On another note, I started playing more with my 3d printer. I made some hose separators for the El Camino, which I finished for a buddy. Have a video coming soon about it.

Got some Dapper headlights in, which the owner loves. Not everyone's flavor, but I love them too and they increase nighttime visibilty greatly, while being DOT approved/safe.







Hose separator I designed and printed





And finally I have been working on a bracket setup for my Fuellab fuel filter. Originally I wanted something to bolt to the carb, but couldn't get the design how I wanted. So I switched gears and designed it to be integrated into a carb spacer. Here is the original drawing, then what I ended with after iterating a bit. The piece is printed in cheap PLA, about $10 worth of material. It took about 21 hours to print.

The final piece will be refined again, then cut from aluminum and anodized.





That's all for now!

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