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Old 07-24-2011, 12:45 AM   #1
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73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

Piecing this puzzle for a while just about complete just need tie rods coil overs and some mounting hardware. Consists of tubular A arms, coilovers, power rack,and Corvettes 14" 6 piston brakes on 18x6 MT.
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Old 07-24-2011, 12:48 AM   #2
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Font Suspension

dry test fit, need to grind spindles having clearance issues
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Old 07-24-2011, 12:51 AM   #3
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Font Suspension

Screwd the title. Moderator fix this pls.
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Old 07-24-2011, 01:43 AM   #4
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Font Suspension

that looks great man whats the plans for the rest of the truck?
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Old 07-24-2011, 01:50 AM   #5
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Font Suspension

Rear set up is complete consists of ford 9'' with a strange center section 4:11 GEARS on a 4 link with coilovers tubbd on MT 20x16 on Corvette 4 piston breakes. For more info on details i have a full build thread going
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Old 07-24-2011, 01:52 AM   #6
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Font Suspension

few more pics
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Old 07-24-2011, 01:55 AM   #7
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Font Suspension

stainless 4 link
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Old 07-24-2011, 10:18 AM   #8
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

Thanks for bringing a portion of your build thread here. Please give complete details on the suspension set up. This is going to be an awesome set up, I just wish you had dropped it over those rear tires a bit more.
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

Details, please!
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Old 03-15-2012, 09:38 PM   #10
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

puzzle fits
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Old 03-15-2012, 09:44 PM   #11
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

i didnt want to cut the bed or raise it, i prefer the stock bed loock. It sits low front is 4'' off the ground but its adjustable so i could play with it

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Old 03-15-2012, 09:58 PM   #12
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

steering was lightly moded also
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:02 PM   #13
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:11 PM   #14
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

broke loose the front end after mock up, i am painting all the needed parts . il post pics of this later
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Old 03-15-2012, 10:52 PM   #15
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Old 03-16-2012, 01:42 PM   #16
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Where did you come up for the hardware to mount that steering wheel up? I had this thought the other day, but wasn't sure where I was going to find the parts to make it happen.....
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Old 03-16-2012, 03:14 PM   #17
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Where did you come up for the hardware to mount that steering wheel up? I had this thought the other day, but wasn't sure where I was going to find the parts to make it happen.....
Nevermind, I got it!
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Old 03-23-2012, 12:22 AM   #18
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Re: 73 c10 Custom Front Suspension

putting her back together for the final assembly .
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Old 03-24-2012, 07:16 PM   #19
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assembly is complete, steering is also aligned
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