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Slow Build · 02-29-2016, 02:27 AM

Saw this nice looking step side on ebay. It has a great stance, nice meaty tire and wheel combo, air suspension, nice interior and LS conversion. Looks pretty well done.

Slow Build · 02-29-2016, 02:28 AM

Then I see pictures of the frame and suspension. This isn’t meant to be a bashing thread I’m just showing that it’s a good idea to look under a truck you’re thinking about purchasing. It’s like the exhaust was an afterthought. The rear suspension has been badly compromised. Check out how the trail arm cross member has been cut/notched to make room for the mufflers. You can also see where the right trailing arm has been notched for the exhaust. Going under the rear axle is a bit strange too. I don’t get it. Why would you take the time and money to resto-mod the truck then do an absolute hack job to install the exhaust.

TJ's Chevy · 02-29-2016, 11:19 AM

Beats me, Always a good idea to look on the inside.

61K10 · 02-29-2016, 01:34 PM

Looks like it's been driven a bunch. too bad we don't live in a perfect world i guess.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-29-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

Looks like it's been driven a bunch. too bad we don't live in a perfect world i guess.

That Tweed material is from the 90's, dates the truck. Probably had a lot more billet aluminum on it before they put in the LS in.

60chevyjim · 02-29-2016, 03:50 PM

you could all ways change the crossmember , trailing arms and exaust and get rid of that ls motor while your at it.

Heater63 · 03-01-2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

you could all ways change the crossmember , trailing arms and exaust and get rid of that ls motor while your at it.

Slow Build · 03-02-2016, 01:14 AM

Oh wow! Your right. The next owner can just change the crossmember, trailing arms and exhaust.
What was I thinking?

My bad.

But I have to disagree with you on the LS. But your allowed your opinion.

Lugnutz65 · 03-02-2016, 09:26 AM

Anyone notice the doors and window mods? I haven't seen the eBay ad but I'd guess power windows and the door vent window has been deleted. Tastefully done IMO.

chevyrestoguy · 03-02-2016, 01:24 PM

I completely agree with Slow Build on this one. He's just saying to not completely judge a book by it's cover. The outside and the interior look pretty nice, but the underside has mods that were done by someone who knows very little about structural integrity, chassis theory, and safety-related craftsmanship. Not picking on the builder, there's thousands of vehicles like this on the road today, some of them with LOTS of road miles. In the automotive world, a nice paint job will never cause a crash, but a suspension failure will. ALWAYS look underneath ANYTHING you buy and then make an educated decision. Ask yourself...Is it safe? Is anything hanging below the scrubline? Has the structural integrity of any suspension component been compromised? Are the welds good and solid? Are all the fluid lines and electrical harnesses properly supported away from any moveable point that could damage them?

I have been underneath and have repaired MANY hot rods that were built by "reputable" shops. I could write a horror novel, and that's all I'm gonna say.

**Palf70Step** · 03-02-2016, 01:56 PM

Slow Build · 03-07-2016, 11:35 PM

It sold for $27,600. I hope the new owner fixes it before it causes major problems.

02-29-2016, 02:27 AM	#1
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Cool but scary truck. Saw this nice looking step side on ebay. It has a great stance, nice meaty tire and wheel combo, air suspension, nice interior and LS conversion. Looks pretty well done. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

02-29-2016, 02:28 AM	#2
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Cool but scary truck. Then I see pictures of the frame and suspension. This isn’t meant to be a bashing thread I’m just showing that it’s a good idea to look under a truck you’re thinking about purchasing. It’s like the exhaust was an afterthought. The rear suspension has been badly compromised. Check out how the trail arm cross member has been cut/notched to make room for the mufflers. You can also see where the right trailing arm has been notched for the exhaust. Going under the rear axle is a bit strange too. I don’t get it. Why would you take the time and money to resto-mod the truck then do an absolute hack job to install the exhaust. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

02-29-2016, 11:19 AM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Cool but scary truck. Beats me, Always a good idea to look on the inside. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-29-2016, 01:34 PM	#4
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02-29-2016, 03:50 PM	#6
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: Cool but scary truck. you could all ways change the crossmember , trailing arms and exaust and get rid of that ls motor while your at it.

03-02-2016, 01:14 AM	#8
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Cool but scary truck. Oh wow! Your right. The next owner can just change the crossmember, trailing arms and exhaust. What was I thinking? My bad. But I have to disagree with you on the LS. But your allowed your opinion. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-02-2016, 09:26 AM	#9
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: Cool but scary truck. Anyone notice the doors and window mods? I haven't seen the eBay ad but I'd guess power windows and the door vent window has been deleted. Tastefully done IMO. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

03-02-2016, 01:24 PM	#10
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Cool but scary truck. I completely agree with Slow Build on this one. He's just saying to not completely judge a book by it's cover. The outside and the interior look pretty nice, but the underside has mods that were done by someone who knows very little about structural integrity, chassis theory, and safety-related craftsmanship. Not picking on the builder, there's thousands of vehicles like this on the road today, some of them with LOTS of road miles. In the automotive world, a nice paint job will never cause a crash, but a suspension failure will. ALWAYS look underneath ANYTHING you buy and then make an educated decision. Ask yourself...Is it safe? Is anything hanging below the scrubline? Has the structural integrity of any suspension component been compromised? Are the welds good and solid? Are all the fluid lines and electrical harnesses properly supported away from any moveable point that could damage them? I have been underneath and have repaired MANY hot rods that were built by "reputable" shops. I could write a horror novel, and that's all I'm gonna say. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-02-2016, 01:56 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,271	Re: Cool but scary truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-07-2016, 11:35 PM	#12
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Cool but scary truck. It sold for $27,600. I hope the new owner fixes it before it causes major problems. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.



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