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thump16 · 12-27-2008, 09:05 PM

YouTube - 79 C-10 Truck - Extreme Manuvers!

I found this 79c10. They upgraded the suspension and put it to the test.

thirdstreettito · 12-27-2008, 09:30 PM

Cool vid!

thump16 · 12-27-2008, 09:39 PM

There was a member asking about making his truck handle like a cadillac. This looks like a pretty good start.

69face · 12-27-2008, 09:56 PM

that rear kit looks pretty cool. i could have sworn that a couple guys asked about this kit in the suspensions forum.

Tony_SS · 12-27-2008, 10:02 PM

Awesome!

jrsmith_2010 · 12-27-2008, 10:06 PM

thats pretty cool! id drive it

corn · 12-27-2008, 10:11 PM

Sharp truck for sure but it looks like he may need a new steering column before long....

Tony_SS · 12-27-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

Sharp truck for sure but it looks like he may need a new steering column before long....

I was going to suggest a fast ratio box with how many turns he had going on just in the slalom.

boatpuller · 12-28-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

Sharp truck for sure but it looks like he may need a new steering column before long....

i saw that too corn.look's like that column messed up.with all the cash they thru at the suspension i can't believe they'd leave that column in there.maybe were seeing an optical illusion or something.

chevymotocross · 12-27-2008, 10:38 PM

Custom Classic Trucks did a bunch of writeups on that truck as well as several other c10's. Great articles such as adding a sway bar to these trucks, lockers, lowering kits, c-notches. I love the step by step articles they do. www.customclassictrucks.com

kevinr1970 · 12-27-2008, 10:52 PM

Isn't CPP the company that gets all the bad reviews in the review forum?

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-27-2008, 10:56 PM

Cool vid. It looks just like my '77, except lowered and not rusty..lol

73chevyman · 12-28-2008, 12:04 AM

what i don't get is that you go to there web site and theres nothing for are trucks. but they used a 79

chevymotocross · 12-28-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

what i don't get is that you go to there web site and theres nothing for are trucks. but they used a 79

The website is a bit confusing. If you click on their technical article's link, there is a step by step write up, for that trailing arm conversion and it is listed as 63-87. On their homepage though they only list parts up to 1972 trucks. Wierd

73chevyman · 12-28-2008, 12:19 AM

thats what i was saying but thanks for the follow up

vern350 · 12-28-2008, 12:34 AM

cool video... would be nice to have a truck that handles as well as that 79 c10

smashingchuck · 12-28-2008, 01:21 PM

Very cool upgrades... I think I might be picking up one of their master cylinders when I do my brake upgrade.

73chevyman · 12-28-2008, 03:01 PM

look @ the guy hes sliding back and forth in the seat holding on for dear life with that he's not helping that column

Alex1 · 12-28-2008, 04:41 PM

Is it just me or appart from the brakes, the rest does not seem to give that much more performance.

Rob73-87 · 12-28-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex1

Is it just me or appart from the brakes, the rest does not seem to give that much more performance.

I think so too - braking was a major improvement - the other (expensive) stuff doesn`t help that much .... but it`s cool to hear that there`s a company who builds a lot of suspension stuff for our trucks as well.

kevinr1970 · 12-28-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob73-87

I think so too - braking was a major improvement - the other (expensive) stuff doesn`t help that much .... but it`s cool to hear that there`s a company who builds a lot of suspension stuff for our trucks as well.

The tubular control arms in the front should make a big improvement over the stamped steel parts; I would guess that is the big difference in the cornering?

As I understand it the trailing arm rear suspension makes for a better ride but I don't know if that translates into better handling?
All the rears kits I have seen have been four-link (not just for trucks but for all hotrods?). I have heard the four-links make for a much better ride AND handling.

And after my last post I went to the review forum and CPP has a pretty bad rep. I would stay away from them just for that reason.

smashingchuck · 12-28-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

And after my last post I went to the review forum and CPP has a pretty bad rep. I would stay away from them just for that reason.

this is really too bad because they make a lot of really cool stuff.

Mr79C10 · 12-28-2008, 09:27 PM

Right on!!

MylilBowTie · 12-29-2008, 05:21 AM

Holly Gbus that steering column is screwed or unscrewed lol....

12-27-2008, 09:30 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Cool vid! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-27-2008, 09:39 PM	#3
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube There was a member asking about making his truck handle like a cadillac. This looks like a pretty good start. Last edited by thump16; 12-27-2008 at 10:28 PM.

12-27-2008, 09:56 PM	#4
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube that rear kit looks pretty cool. i could have sworn that a couple guys asked about this kit in the suspensions forum. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

12-27-2008, 10:02 PM	#5
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Awesome!

12-27-2008, 10:06 PM	#6
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube thats pretty cool! id drive it __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-27-2008, 10:11 PM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Sharp truck for sure but it looks like he may need a new steering column before long....

12-27-2008, 10:38 PM	#10
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Custom Classic Trucks did a bunch of writeups on that truck as well as several other c10's. Great articles such as adding a sway bar to these trucks, lockers, lowering kits, c-notches. I love the step by step articles they do. www.customclassictrucks.com

12-27-2008, 10:52 PM	#11
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Isn't CPP the company that gets all the bad reviews in the review forum? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

12-27-2008, 10:56 PM	#12
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Cool vid. It looks just like my '77, except lowered and not rusty..lol

12-28-2008, 12:04 AM	#13
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube what i don't get is that you go to there web site and theres nothing for are trucks. but they used a 79 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

12-28-2008, 12:19 AM	#15
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube thats what i was saying but thanks for the follow up __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

12-28-2008, 12:34 AM	#16
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube cool video... would be nice to have a truck that handles as well as that 79 c10

12-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#17
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Very cool upgrades... I think I might be picking up one of their master cylinders when I do my brake upgrade. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-28-2008, 03:01 PM	#18
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube look @ the guy hes sliding back and forth in the seat holding on for dear life with that he's not helping that column __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

12-28-2008, 04:41 PM	#19
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: Cool find 79 C10 on youtube Is it just me or appart from the brakes, the rest does not seem to give that much more performance.



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12-29-2008, 05:21 AM	#24
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