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shawno72 · 09-14-2012, 01:22 PM

Hey couple more question Devin, how is the in town driving with the 4 speed and 3.08 rear end? Notice any bog or trouble with gettin up to speed? Your running a V8 right?

sighlurr · 09-14-2012, 03:09 PM

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Hey couple more question Devin, how is the in town driving with the 4 speed and 3.08 rear end? Notice any bog or trouble with gettin up to speed? Your running a V8 right?

No issues whatsoever. Yes, I've got a basic 350 without a lot of pop.

You can drive it next month if you'd like...
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shawno72 · 09-14-2012, 03:24 PM

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No issues whatsoever. Yes, I've got a basic 350 wirhout a lot of pop.

You can drive it next month if you'd like...
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Ok kinda figured it wouldn't be a big deal, my 72 with the th350 had 3.08's and it had no problems with take off. My 68 has an engine with some pretty decent get up and go

so I wanted to make sure it would still get up to speed ok. I think I am going to call ECE and order those saddle perches for the rear end.

sighlurr · 09-21-2012, 12:40 PM

Picked up a great set of CST doors last night.

The guy even through in the glovebox door from the same truck. I love this saddle color.

Going to be replacing something this weekend that may have been sprayed in a drive-by at some point.

shawno72 · 09-21-2012, 12:47 PM

Definate improvement and even comes with Custom badges

sighlurr · 09-22-2012, 04:03 PM

Out with the old, now in with the new!

shawno72 · 09-22-2012, 05:40 PM

Looks to me like the glass in the white doors is the tinted glass, but the other doors is the clear glass. Didn't know if you knew that.

sighlurr · 09-22-2012, 08:19 PM

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Looks to me like the glass in the white doors is the tinted glass, but the other doors is the clear glass. Didn't know if you knew that.

I didn't. Good knowledge, and good catch.

Hopefully this makes them worth more!
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shawno72 · 09-22-2012, 08:23 PM

I went with the tinted glass in mine, just another factory option. It should make them worth more especially if you part them out.
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sighlurr · 09-23-2012, 12:35 PM

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I went with the tinted glass in mine, just another factory option. It should make them worth more especially if you part them out.
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I'll probably ask $130 for the pair of doors.
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sighlurr · 09-26-2012, 02:48 PM

So much for the saying "work smart, not hard" when it comes to these new doors. After spraying one of them three different times, I figured out the surface wasn't clean when the truck was originally repainted.

I wasn't planning on going straight to bare metal, but want to do it right the first (or 4th) time around.

I ordered some Zero Rust last night and should have this back together shortly.

shawno72 · 09-26-2012, 04:01 PM

Just clear it and go with the Delorian look

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**CC69Rat** · 09-26-2012, 05:05 PM

How have I missed this one? count me in!

sighlurr · 09-26-2012, 05:27 PM

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Just clear it and go with the Delorian look

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Believe me, I've thought about it. I've got one of the only clears on the market that won't yellow over bare metal made by POR15. But I think I need to start working towards one color on this thing.
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sighlurr · 09-30-2012, 09:48 PM

Really want to ghost ride this thing off a cliff right now...
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**CC69Rat** · 09-30-2012, 09:54 PM

?? Huh?
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shawno72 · 09-30-2012, 10:30 PM

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Really want to ghost ride this thing off a cliff right now...
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What happened Devin? We got less than a week ya know

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sighlurr · 09-30-2012, 10:49 PM

When it rains, it pours.

1 of 2 doors hung, but it really needs adjusting.

Door 2 needs some new felt and glue in the track. Hopefully will get it hung tomorrow.

I've always done well with procrastinating.
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shawno72 · 09-30-2012, 10:58 PM

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When it rains, it pours.

1 of 2 doors hung, but it really needs adjusting.

Door 2 needs some new felt and glue in the track. Hopefully will get it hung tomorrow.

I've always done well with procrastinating.
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I am familiar with procrastination as well

Focus on getting the doors hung and adjusted, the felts and such can be done later. Riding down the highway with no bed is one thing but no doors as well. That might draw a little attention.

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sighlurr · 09-30-2012, 11:27 PM

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I am familiar with procrastination as well

Focus on getting the doors hung and adjusted, the felts and such can be done later. Riding down the highway with no bed is one thing but no doors as well. That might draw a little attention.

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Agreed. But i'd like glass on the passenger side.

1. Replace glass glue in track. *Completed 10.1
2. Install glass and vent window. *Completed 10.4
3. Install door handles, lock, panel, and crank. *Completed 10.5
4. Hang doors and adjust. *Completed 10.3
5. Install CST badges. *Completed 10.3
6. Install mirrors. *Completed 10.4
7. Pull seat and cut base to drop 1" and 2". Install. *Completed 10.3
8. Replace both hood hinges and springs. *Completed 10.1
9. Shave cab fill. *Started 10.3
10. New air cleaner *Completed 10.4
11. Wash and detail.

Sometimes making lists helps.
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shawno72 · 10-01-2012, 01:18 AM

You gonna need to get with it to finish that list by Saturday morning

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sighlurr · 10-01-2012, 01:19 AM

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You gonna need to get with it to finish that list by Saturday morning

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Yes, I'm on it.

Sucks this is the week I need to make the monthly work trip to LA. Hehe.
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shawno72 · 10-01-2012, 01:24 AM

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Yes, I'm on it.

Sucks this is the week I need to make the monthly work trip to LA. Hehe.
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No problem just go Sunday

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sighlurr · 10-02-2012, 12:36 AM

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No problem just go Sunday

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I wish.

Heading to Corona tomorrow morning. If Brothers had my mirror kit in stock I would have stopped by for some "carry on" for the return flight home.

Instead Early Classics helped me out with half of it, then made the trek down to see Bill at Vintage Chevy. Mentioned the At****er meet, and he didn't appreciate me "advertising" the competition in his shop.

It's crunch time boys! Next update will be Weds night.
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shawno72 · 10-02-2012, 08:24 AM

It's gonna be alright Devin, just think of the relaxing time Saturday afternoon at the C/10 Ranch. All your hard work and effort is gonna be well worth it.
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09-14-2012, 01:22 PM	#76
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Hey couple more question Devin, how is the in town driving with the 4 speed and 3.08 rear end? Notice any bog or trouble with gettin up to speed? Your running a V8 right? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-21-2012, 12:40 PM	#79
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Picked up a great set of CST doors last night. The guy even through in the glovebox door from the same truck. I love this saddle color. Going to be replacing something this weekend that may have been sprayed in a drive-by at some point. Attached Images

09-21-2012, 12:47 PM	#80
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Definate improvement and even comes with Custom badges __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-22-2012, 04:03 PM	#81
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Out with the old, now in with the new! Attached Images

09-22-2012, 05:40 PM	#82
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Looks to me like the glass in the white doors is the tinted glass, but the other doors is the clear glass. Didn't know if you knew that. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-22-2012, 08:23 PM	#84
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build I went with the tinted glass in mine, just another factory option. It should make them worth more especially if you part them out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-26-2012, 02:48 PM	#86
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build So much for the saying "work smart, not hard" when it comes to these new doors. After spraying one of them three different times, I figured out the surface wasn't clean when the truck was originally repainted. I wasn't planning on going straight to bare metal, but want to do it right the first (or 4th) time around. I ordered some Zero Rust last night and should have this back together shortly. Attached Images

09-26-2012, 04:01 PM	#87
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Just clear it and go with the Delorian look Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-26-2012, 05:05 PM	#88
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: 1970 Longbed Build How have I missed this one? count me in! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-30-2012, 09:48 PM	#90
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Really want to ghost ride this thing off a cliff right now... Posted via Mobile Device

09-30-2012, 09:54 PM	#91
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: 1970 Longbed Build ?? Huh? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-30-2012, 10:49 PM	#93
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build When it rains, it pours. 1 of 2 doors hung, but it really needs adjusting. Door 2 needs some new felt and glue in the track. Hopefully will get it hung tomorrow. I've always done well with procrastinating. Posted via Mobile Device

10-01-2012, 01:18 AM	#96
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build You gonna need to get with it to finish that list by Saturday morning Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-02-2012, 08:24 AM	#100
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build It's gonna be alright Devin, just think of the relaxing time Saturday afternoon at the C/10 Ranch. All your hard work and effort is gonna be well worth it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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