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Xplod · 10-12-2006, 02:52 AM

Hello,

my name is Stefan and 31 years old. Last year i bought a ´65 C10. Since i was 18, an old us-pickup was a dream for me.
I think it is a good basis to work with. It has disk brakes at the front an power steering. The motor is a ´72 305cui V8 (not really good).
I like the style this oold trucks are modified in this days (bags, spindles....).
I drive 8,5 & 10x15 chrome wheels. In the rear i put 295/50 on it. On the front wheels i´ll put 245/60 on.
In the summer i changed the rear spring and put 2 firestone bags on it.
For the front i have to order spindles & bags in USA (maybe after the winter, because shipping is enormous expensive).
So, here some pics of my truck.

Frizzle Fry · 10-12-2006, 11:45 AM

Looks good! That thing must get all the looks over there! What are the Nurenburg times?

kwkenuf · 10-12-2006, 12:09 PM

Schon LKW (auto) Stephan! Von welchem Teil von Deutschland sind Sie? In welcher Stadt leben Sie?

Xplod · 10-12-2006, 02:45 PM

@frizzle fry
what do you mean with: Nurenburg times?

@kwkenuf
Schön auch einen zu treffen der deutsch kann. Ich komme aus der Nähe von Koblenz. Liegt mitten in Deutschland etwa genau zwischen Frankfurt & Köln. Ich hoffe Du konntest das verstehen.
I come from the near of Koblenz. this is in the middle of germany. Between Frankfurt & Köln.

Here in gemany you get nothing for this trucks. Next year i´ll make my holiday in USA. There i´ll visit a us-truck meeting.

Stefan

Xplod · 10-12-2006, 02:51 PM

I have another question:

On my engine there is only a genertor on the driver site. I want to use a engine driven compressor for my airride and don´t know how to fix it on the other site. What about the way of the drive belt?
Has anyone a picture of his engine with a klima compressor on it?
I have the small belt.

Stefan

1LoC10 · 10-12-2006, 03:02 PM

awesome...it looks real nice... that would be the only time id ever drive an import

Xplod · 10-12-2006, 03:35 PM

yes, it looks good.
but i have big problem with rust on the hood. I have to fix it this winter.

Stefan

kwkenuf · 10-12-2006, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xplod

@frizzle fry
what do you mean with: Nurenburg times?
Stefan

I think Frizzle meant to type Nürburgring....

kwkenuf · 10-12-2006, 05:42 PM

Xplod,
Ich kenne Koblenz, meine Frau bin von Fohren, das nahes Trier ist.

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 10-12-2006, 08:48 PM

Very nice truck Stefan..................I guess parts would be difficult over there.......Let us know if you come on vacation and we'll find you some truck shows here to check out............................Helmut................Transplanted German

Frizzle Fry · 10-12-2006, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwkenuf

I think Frizzle meant to type Nürburgring....

yep, oh well... the moment is gone

67chevemall · 10-13-2006, 09:49 AM

In the summer i changed the rear spring and put 2 firestone bags on it.

Do you have some pics of the airbag install???
Would love to see some pics. pics.pics.

10-12-2006, 02:52 AM	#1
Xplod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 5	Short fleet from Germany Hello, my name is Stefan and 31 years old. Last year i bought a ´65 C10. Since i was 18, an old us-pickup was a dream for me. I think it is a good basis to work with. It has disk brakes at the front an power steering. The motor is a ´72 305cui V8 (not really good). I like the style this oold trucks are modified in this days (bags, spindles....). I drive 8,5 & 10x15 chrome wheels. In the rear i put 295/50 on it. On the front wheels i´ll put 245/60 on. In the summer i changed the rear spring and put 2 firestone bags on it. For the front i have to order spindles & bags in USA (maybe after the winter, because shipping is enormous expensive). So, here some pics of my truck. Attached Images

10-12-2006, 11:45 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Short fleet from Germany Looks good! That thing must get all the looks over there! What are the Nurenburg times?

10-12-2006, 12:09 PM	#3
kwkenuf Retrofit Management Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 73	Re: Short fleet from Germany Schon LKW (auto) Stephan! Von welchem Teil von Deutschland sind Sie? In welcher Stadt leben Sie? __________________ My retrofit fleet -1966 Suburban 2002 Tahoe drivetrain, firewall, floor, chassis and interior in progress -1965 C-10 shortbed stepside, 2003 5.3/4L60E conversion. Power steering, tilt wheel, power front disc brakes, 2.5/4 inch drop, relocated fuel tank and battery, 2002 Silverado buckets and console. Swap Pics -1968 Camaro 95 LT1/4L60E lots o' mods Web Page -1961 Corvette project Corvette Corrections frame, C-4 suspension and brakes, 02 LS1/T-56, Never ending body workPics

10-12-2006, 02:45 PM	#4
Xplod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 5	Re: Short fleet from Germany @frizzle fry what do you mean with: Nurenburg times? @kwkenuf Schön auch einen zu treffen der deutsch kann. Ich komme aus der Nähe von Koblenz. Liegt mitten in Deutschland etwa genau zwischen Frankfurt & Köln. Ich hoffe Du konntest das verstehen. I come from the near of Koblenz. this is in the middle of germany. Between Frankfurt & Köln. Here in gemany you get nothing for this trucks. Next year i´ll make my holiday in USA. There i´ll visit a us-truck meeting. Stefan

10-12-2006, 02:51 PM	#5
Xplod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 5	Re: Short fleet from Germany I have another question: On my engine there is only a genertor on the driver site. I want to use a engine driven compressor for my airride and don´t know how to fix it on the other site. What about the way of the drive belt? Has anyone a picture of his engine with a klima compressor on it? I have the small belt. Stefan

10-12-2006, 03:02 PM	#6
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Short fleet from Germany awesome...it looks real nice... that would be the only time id ever drive an import __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

10-12-2006, 03:35 PM	#7
Xplod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 5	Re: Short fleet from Germany yes, it looks good. but i have big problem with rust on the hood. I have to fix it this winter. Stefan

10-12-2006, 05:42 PM	#9
kwkenuf Retrofit Management Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 73	Re: Short fleet from Germany Xplod, Ich kenne Koblenz, meine Frau bin von Fohren, das nahes Trier ist. __________________ My retrofit fleet -1966 Suburban 2002 Tahoe drivetrain, firewall, floor, chassis and interior in progress -1965 C-10 shortbed stepside, 2003 5.3/4L60E conversion. Power steering, tilt wheel, power front disc brakes, 2.5/4 inch drop, relocated fuel tank and battery, 2002 Silverado buckets and console. Swap Pics -1968 Camaro 95 LT1/4L60E lots o' mods Web Page -1961 Corvette project Corvette Corrections frame, C-4 suspension and brakes, 02 LS1/T-56, Never ending body workPics

10-12-2006, 08:48 PM	#10
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Short fleet from Germany Very nice truck Stefan..................I guess parts would be difficult over there.......Let us know if you come on vacation and we'll find you some truck shows here to check out............................Helmut................Transplanted German

10-13-2006, 09:49 AM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Short fleet from Germany In the summer i changed the rear spring and put 2 firestone bags on it. Do you have some pics of the airbag install??? Would love to see some pics. pics.pics. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

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