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    1. #1
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      Is my truck really pro-touring?

      Is my truck really pro-touring? Wanted your opinion.

      In the beginning I set off to make a pro-touring 68 C-10 (I chose the pickup over a 68 Camaro btw). Over the course of 2-1/2 years of working on it, money got in the way of going all out. But here is the basics:

      Front suspension: stock a-arms, air bags, performance shocks, drop spindles, 1-1/4" sway bar

      Rear suspension: stock trailing arm suspension (aka truck arms) with poly bushings, drop blocks, air bags, performance shocks, 4th gen camaro sway bar, shock relocation brackets, full width panhard bar.

      Front brakes: stock diameter drilled/slotted rotors with dual piston aluminum calipers (over the "stock" single piston cast iron units).

      Rear brakes: stock diameter Impala SS rotors with LT1 F-body calipers with Hawk HPS pads

      engine/drivetrain: internally stock '05 5.3L with headers, 2-1/2" Pypes exahust (with X-pipe), F-body 4L60E, truck 12 bolt with 4.10 gears and Eaton Posi.

      Wheels: 20x8.5 with 255/40/20 front and 20x10 with 315/35/20 rear. Rear wheel wells tubbed to make them fit

      Interior: will have Old Air underdash A/C, modest radio, sound deadener, Autometer guages. Newer GM truck seats with integrated 3 pt belts. Cruise control.

      Others: battery relocated to the back of the bed, 4th gen fuel tank under the bed.

      Body mods: Shaved drip rail, side marker lights, stake pockets, trim, emblems (except front bowtie), headlights with integrated LED blinkers, upper grill filler in lower position to remove blinker, smooth cowl, hard flush toneau cover.

      My thoughts any ways: I think it's PT. I used a lot of stock parts from more modern GM vehicles to make the truck compare to todays trucks. My ultimate goal is to be able to outperform a stock Ford Lightning (early 2000s). Right now I think I'm a little lacking in the power department to get that done, but I think a cam and a converter and I'll be there. I think that if I would have went with a 6 speed manual it would have been more PT, but for drag racing and general cruising the auto will be nice. Plus to get the shifter at the right height for the truck, it would not be a real short shifter. Additionally, I have buddy buckets so my son can ride with me in the middle and shifting would be a PITA.

      If money were no object I'd have an aftermarket front suspension that had better geometry and bigger brakes. I'd also have a rebuilt engine and transmission already (next winters projects)

      So what do the Pro-touring experts think?

      68 C-10 5.3L

      97 Chevy 12V cummins powered monster truck

      On the hunt for a chevelle project


    2. #2
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      that is "The Question That Should Not Be Asked". seriously, your truck sounds hot. don't worry about categorizing it.
      Keith C.

    3. #3
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      Does it handle more like a modern truck? Can you jump in it and drive anywhere, anytime?

      If the answer to both of these questions are yes, then I would say sure it is!

      A nice picture to go along with the writeup you have would help too.
      JC Scott


    4. #4
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      I'm posting this blind

      68 C-10 5.3L

      97 Chevy 12V cummins powered monster truck

      On the hunt for a chevelle project

    5. #5
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      I like it!....great looking truck
      1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
      89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
      Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454


    6. #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by John Wright View Post
      I like it!....great looking truck
      I agree, just do a little work on rear bumper and it's all set
      Do what's right,not what's easy
      69 Firebird
      71 Cuda
      98 Supra 6speed white APU
      98 Lexus GS400tt widebody

      Elite Custom Body
      Stefan B.

    7. #7
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      YES IT IS. Nice truck. It's nice to see people who dare to be different. Wait till you spank a new car around some corners. In a truck too.
      Everything Under the Sun is Intune
      Chris
      http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea..._am/index.html

    8. #8
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      Way cool truck,,,, I was speaking to Cris at JCG about building a C10 for my son the other day....
      Carbon Kustoms Limited
      A.K.A. Albert from Toronto

    9. #9
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    10. #10
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      That truck looks amazing.
      Dan
      1968 Camaro v2
      LS6 :: Viper T56 :: C5 Brakes :: Hotchkis Suspension


    11. #11
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      Nice truck I have alway loved short bed C10's

    12. #12
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      of course it is pro-touring


      here is a link to a video of that bad ass truck....


      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP_qcrC0kMM

      gotta love this 67-72 c10's swb!!!
      "Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"

    13. #13
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      ^^ Soo much badazz right there...
      Pro-touring it is

    14. #14
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      Here are a few more pics



      68 C-10 5.3L

      97 Chevy 12V cummins powered monster truck

      On the hunt for a chevelle project

    15. #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by elitecustombody View Post
      I agree, just do a little work on rear bumper and it's all set
      swap bumper for a roll pan maybe?
      1970 RS/SS350 139K on the clock:
      89 TPI motor w/ 1pc rear seal coupled to a Viper T56 via Mcleod's modular bellhousing w/ hydraulic T/O bearing from the Viper, 12 bolt rear w/ 3.73 gearing, SC&C upper control arms, factory lowers with Delalums, C5 brakes at all four corners, Front Wheels 17x8's with Sumi 255/40/17 and Rear Wheels 17x9's with Sumi 275/40/17.
      Brief description of the work done so far can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112454


    16. #16
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      Nice looking pro touring truck
      www.teamhemicuda.com I dont play games,I quit school because they had recess!

    17. #17
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      Aug 2009
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      I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything,Just wondering.

      Why are you worrying about labeling your truck?

      You built a wicked truck! Just drive the piss out of it, enjot it, and don't worry about labels.

    18. #18
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      Pro touring IF ya drive it.

    19. #19
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      memphis
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      67-68 had tha best looking front end IMO.
      Dave

    20. #20
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      Whatever you want to call it, it is certainly cool. It fits my definition of pro-touring. Something that is faster than stock, handles better than stock and brakes better than stock while improving the looks and maintaining or improving drivability. Nice truck.
      Stephen

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