Cshenker1121
02-04-2016, 07:03 AM
Sup guys, i have a project id like to share that ive started, its a 72' C10 longbed that ive had in my family for 19 years, it was given to me for my first ride, ended up letting it sit after highschool and got a new truck to drive back and forth to work. I finally started coming across the money to get the build started so ill keeo you guys updated on everything that is going on with the truck. My main goals for this truck is have a fun autocross/road coarse truck that i can take to events and cruise on the weekends.
What ive done so far,
Suspension, I went with cpp for the suspension, I really liked their stuff so i picked up upper and lower control arms, Drop spindles, drop springs, sway bars (still waiting on the rear) tie rods, and some other small stuff, everything bolted on easily, but i am still waiting on my shocks as well, i ordered HQ adjustable shocks from ride tech. As for the rear, as of now im just doing the rear sway bar, shocks and i am keeping the leafs on, yes i know leafs are not ideal but i thought id like to try it before i go throw money down on trailing arms. Ill also be putting a fuel cell in the rear rails of the truck and getting the one out of the cab, battery will also be placed in the bed/ under the bed to help get some more weight to the rear on the truck,
Brakes, I bought Wilwoods D52 kit for the front and bought their brake like kit, everything bolted up just like everyone said, its the direct stock caliper replacement so nothing can really mount wrong. went with regular solid surface rotors as well, as i heard unless you spend real big $$ on slotted, they will crack when they get hot which i dont want to encounter so i decided to save some money and avoid the headach. For the rear, i am ordering the d154 rear kit tomarrow, it bolts right on the back where the drums would go and looks like a good kit, still contemplating if the slotted or solid is they way to go on those. once again i dont want cracked rotors. but i understand keeping them cool is also key to good brakes. and i am changing the m/c for wilwoods with a new proportioning valve, still havnt decided about going manual or keeping the booster. so far it stops very well but i am sure with the rear kit on it will be much better. I run wilwoods high heat brake fluid.
Wheels/Tires, i went back and forth and back and forth and couldnt see myself throwing down the cash on forgelines at the moment. so i went with rocket booster wheels, i liked the look and i heard that for the price they are a really good wheel, i went with a 18x9 on all 4 corners, with a 5.25 bs. Tires, Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, kept hearing great things about the tire and wanted to try it out, they are a 200 treadwear tire, almost went with a cheaper nitto invo but i know the softer tire will benefit me in every way. went with 275/40-18 on all 4.
Steering, i went simple, i really didnt want a rack and pinion, even though there are companies that sell kits for this truck, i went with cpp's quick ratio steering box, Firm, no slop, wayyyy better than stock, couldnt believe it, very impressed with the product. and i bought their billet tie rod adjuster sleeves and new tie rod ends. I went to a regular alignment shop and gave them the specs i wanted and got a lifetime alignment on the truck so after i go beat on it all weekend and want to make changes, i can get it done for free, i can tell they werent happy about that. Haha
Drive train- has a 350 with a cam and other small things, also a built th350 with a converter, hoping to swap that out soon(hoping by the end of the year)
Ill keep you guys posted up with pics and info on the build as i go, hoping to have her at goodguys this year.
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What ive done so far,
Suspension, I went with cpp for the suspension, I really liked their stuff so i picked up upper and lower control arms, Drop spindles, drop springs, sway bars (still waiting on the rear) tie rods, and some other small stuff, everything bolted on easily, but i am still waiting on my shocks as well, i ordered HQ adjustable shocks from ride tech. As for the rear, as of now im just doing the rear sway bar, shocks and i am keeping the leafs on, yes i know leafs are not ideal but i thought id like to try it before i go throw money down on trailing arms. Ill also be putting a fuel cell in the rear rails of the truck and getting the one out of the cab, battery will also be placed in the bed/ under the bed to help get some more weight to the rear on the truck,
Brakes, I bought Wilwoods D52 kit for the front and bought their brake like kit, everything bolted up just like everyone said, its the direct stock caliper replacement so nothing can really mount wrong. went with regular solid surface rotors as well, as i heard unless you spend real big $$ on slotted, they will crack when they get hot which i dont want to encounter so i decided to save some money and avoid the headach. For the rear, i am ordering the d154 rear kit tomarrow, it bolts right on the back where the drums would go and looks like a good kit, still contemplating if the slotted or solid is they way to go on those. once again i dont want cracked rotors. but i understand keeping them cool is also key to good brakes. and i am changing the m/c for wilwoods with a new proportioning valve, still havnt decided about going manual or keeping the booster. so far it stops very well but i am sure with the rear kit on it will be much better. I run wilwoods high heat brake fluid.
Wheels/Tires, i went back and forth and back and forth and couldnt see myself throwing down the cash on forgelines at the moment. so i went with rocket booster wheels, i liked the look and i heard that for the price they are a really good wheel, i went with a 18x9 on all 4 corners, with a 5.25 bs. Tires, Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, kept hearing great things about the tire and wanted to try it out, they are a 200 treadwear tire, almost went with a cheaper nitto invo but i know the softer tire will benefit me in every way. went with 275/40-18 on all 4.
Steering, i went simple, i really didnt want a rack and pinion, even though there are companies that sell kits for this truck, i went with cpp's quick ratio steering box, Firm, no slop, wayyyy better than stock, couldnt believe it, very impressed with the product. and i bought their billet tie rod adjuster sleeves and new tie rod ends. I went to a regular alignment shop and gave them the specs i wanted and got a lifetime alignment on the truck so after i go beat on it all weekend and want to make changes, i can get it done for free, i can tell they werent happy about that. Haha
Drive train- has a 350 with a cam and other small things, also a built th350 with a converter, hoping to swap that out soon(hoping by the end of the year)
Ill keep you guys posted up with pics and info on the build as i go, hoping to have her at goodguys this year.
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