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C-10volvo · 09-07-2004, 12:27 AM

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/s...hreadid=121537

they look like good welds... but not safe!!!

Russell · 09-07-2004, 12:52 AM

hehe, the welds don't even look that good :P

That's a wee bit on the sketchy side... He shoulda made something that bolted up rather than welding it on. Welds will be weaker than bolts...

BaggedC10 · 09-07-2004, 04:16 AM

I've seen this guys' work before and it has always look good. The upper shock mounts certainly look sketchy though. Only time will tell and if it does break, no worries. His dad owns my bosses former truck, a bagged 02' Silverado LT extended cab.

RockHQ · 09-07-2004, 08:43 AM

That's some horrible looking welding IMO. Might be okay to drive&not break, but i wouldn't be especially proud of it.

hotrodhomi · 09-07-2004, 03:44 PM

can someone post the pic? i dont want to register

cliffsta · 09-07-2004, 04:05 PM

yeah post a pic plz, im tired of registering on boards

88Jimmy4x4 · 09-07-2004, 05:30 PM

now thats a birdsh_t weld

cliffsta · 09-07-2004, 05:57 PM

LMFAO! I'm no welder, but that's gotta be held together by a wish and a prayer

*1FaastC10* · 09-07-2004, 06:15 PM

couldnt resist...

PHOENIX · 09-07-2004, 06:50 PM

The design, the fabrication, the installation, the welds, its all terrible.
I feel bad for someone who buys one of this guys trucks w/o noticing this type of thing.

*1FaastC10* · 09-07-2004, 11:44 PM

how could you miss it?

SanitysBane · 09-07-2004, 11:50 PM

that horid, its not even welded all the way

patgizz · 09-07-2004, 11:51 PM

that poor, hacked up truck. i feel bad for it now.

*1FaastC10* · 09-08-2004, 01:42 AM

these guys are fun to play with.

BaggedC10 · 09-08-2004, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

these guys are fun to play with.

While I understand and partially agree w/ your arguement in that thread, your comments are a slap in the face to allot of members here. Lowered trucks may not be your style but you can still appreciate the time/money/effort involved in building one. Besides, how many people actually "use" their trucks? Your the minority that does and I give you props. for that.....

Blue Beard · 09-08-2004, 06:09 AM

From the looks of that weld, I'd be willing to bet there is no weld on the backside either....

Been welding for near 20 years, never had one break yet. Broken many a bolt though.

MylilBowTie · 09-08-2004, 08:05 AM

Proper welds are way stronger than bolts

bigblock73 · 09-08-2004, 08:15 AM

Was the thread pulled? I can't view it...and i am a member.

88Jimmy4x4 · 09-08-2004, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Was the thread pulled? I can't view it...and i am a member.

I guess it was pulled, probably too many people hammering on the guy :p

NeCrOmAnCeR · 09-08-2004, 11:28 AM

Looks to me that the way the shock is bolted to the lower control arm, as the arm moves up, it would put tremendous torque on the lower bushing and bolt. The way it is mounted is 90 degrees out of "phase" with the direction that bushing is designed to flex. A bang up job all around I quess. The next version will hopefully apply all the lessons learned from this attempt.

patgizz · 09-08-2004, 12:23 PM

i just noticed those are grade 3 bolts on the lower shock mount

*1FaastC10* · 09-08-2004, 06:36 PM

baggedC10, i didnt ,mean it as a slap to the face of anyone here. for the most part the people here are respectable guys, who know the limits of their ride. there is no way that a linked and bagged truck can handle the load capacity that a stock leaf sprung truck does. towing with a setup like that? give me a break! as for the lowriders being gay, and for guys who cant get it up... just ruffling feathers, remember, my K10 was once on the recieving end of a 5/7 drop.

*1FaastC10* · 09-08-2004, 06:38 PM

BTW, none of that board is working right now...

Chevyguy111786 · 09-08-2004, 07:23 PM

as far as ppl using there trucks...here in Texas, i don't know too many ppl that DON'T use there trucks...maybe YOUR in the minority...most ppl on this board use there trucks, or would if they were assembled...lol. i for one, use mine every day.

cliffsta · 09-08-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyguy111786

as far as ppl using there trucks...here in Texas, i don't know too many ppl that DON'T use there trucks...maybe YOUR in the minority...most ppl on this board use there trucks, or would if they were assembled...lol. i for one, use mine every day.

Pretty much my sentament. Kinda makes me not wanna replace my bumper with a roll pan incase i need to tow. But i garantee after my truck is 100% done, ill still throw things in my bed, or take "shortcuts", or play cowboy, or, or, or...

09-07-2004, 12:27 AM	#1
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	dont fallow this guy too close.... http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/s...hreadid=121537 they look like good welds... but not safe!!! __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

09-07-2004, 12:52 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	hehe, the welds don't even look that good :P That's a wee bit on the sketchy side... He shoulda made something that bolted up rather than welding it on. Welds will be weaker than bolts... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-07-2004, 04:16 AM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I've seen this guys' work before and it has always look good. The upper shock mounts certainly look sketchy though. Only time will tell and if it does break, no worries. His dad owns my bosses former truck, a bagged 02' Silverado LT extended cab. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

09-07-2004, 08:43 AM	#4
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	That's some horrible looking welding IMO. Might be okay to drive&not break, but i wouldn't be especially proud of it. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

09-07-2004, 04:05 PM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah post a pic plz, im tired of registering on boards __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-07-2004, 03:44 PM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	can someone post the pic? i dont want to register

09-07-2004, 05:30 PM	#7
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	now thats a birdsh_t weld __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

09-07-2004, 05:57 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	LMFAO! I'm no welder, but that's gotta be held together by a wish and a prayer __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-07-2004, 06:15 PM	#9
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	couldnt resist...

09-07-2004, 06:50 PM	#10
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	The design, the fabrication, the installation, the welds, its all terrible. I feel bad for someone who buys one of this guys trucks w/o noticing this type of thing. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

09-07-2004, 11:44 PM	#11
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	how could you miss it?

09-07-2004, 11:50 PM	#12
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	that horid, its not even welded all the way __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

09-07-2004, 11:51 PM	#13
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	that poor, hacked up truck. i feel bad for it now. __________________ 1968 C20 292/sm465 1990 C3500 dually 454/th400 1991 sonoma 4.3/700r4 1994 K1500 burb 350/4L60e 1954 belair, 1991 corvette, 1972 chevelle, 1995 LS swapped impala SS

09-08-2004, 01:42 AM	#14
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	these guys are fun to play with.

09-08-2004, 06:09 AM	#16
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	From the looks of that weld, I'd be willing to bet there is no weld on the backside either.... Been welding for near 20 years, never had one break yet. Broken many a bolt though. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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09-08-2004, 11:28 AM	#20
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	Looks to me that the way the shock is bolted to the lower control arm, as the arm moves up, it would put tremendous torque on the lower bushing and bolt. The way it is mounted is 90 degrees out of "phase" with the direction that bushing is designed to flex. A bang up job all around I quess. The next version will hopefully apply all the lessons learned from this attempt.

09-08-2004, 12:23 PM	#21
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	i just noticed those are grade 3 bolts on the lower shock mount

09-08-2004, 06:36 PM	#22
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	baggedC10, i didnt ,mean it as a slap to the face of anyone here. for the most part the people here are respectable guys, who know the limits of their ride. there is no way that a linked and bagged truck can handle the load capacity that a stock leaf sprung truck does. towing with a setup like that? give me a break! as for the lowriders being gay, and for guys who cant get it up... just ruffling feathers, remember, my K10 was once on the recieving end of a 5/7 drop.

09-08-2004, 06:38 PM	#23
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	BTW, none of that board is working right now...

09-08-2004, 07:23 PM	#24
Chevyguy111786 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 1,127	as far as ppl using there trucks...here in Texas, i don't know too many ppl that DON'T use there trucks...maybe YOUR in the minority...most ppl on this board use there trucks, or would if they were assembled...lol. i for one, use mine every day.

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