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low69c10 · 06-10-2003, 09:58 PM

do yall think it would be possible to make a pro touring ( new car qualities in older car, STOPPING, HANDELING, SPEED, EFFICIENTY, COMFORT ) out of a 69 c10 long fleet? i have never seen it done and would love to try it but dont want to do it unless i can get .97+ on the skid pad. what do yall think about it see it pro touring styled with elect. windows, over drive maby a 5 or 6 speed, about 450-500 HP and 475-525 LBFT, a/c, p/s , p/b, and about 345 back tires? is this somting that would be appreciated? or frownd appon, if i dont go pro touring i am going to go with air bags and 20's so yall tell me if it is possible to go pro touring with the truck, and if u would like to see it?

Low69CST · 06-10-2003, 10:32 PM

Sounds like what I've been trying to build. It won't be possible to turn .97's on a skid with a truck. Weight balance just isn't there. However you can make a good handling truck. I have a 95 S-10 SS thats a blast to drive. I wouldn't put a 345 tire on it either. bout 295-305 is all these trucks. Plus wet weather gets extremely hazardous when you put those tires on and if you put the power in your talking about it gets insane. I've heard of 6 speeds put in these trucks, but I think an auto would be better. I'd be glad to exchange ideas with you. If you wanna know more about my truck, you can visit my website, some pages might not work though, I haven't had any time at all to update it.

Ackattack · 06-10-2003, 11:02 PM

I think you could make it pro-touring, but .97 is going to be pretty tough. You can definatly improve the handling, as well as power and all the other goodies that come along with pro touring. Check out www.pro-touring.com good info.

When I finish my truck, my next project is going to be a P/T 68 Camaro. I'm thinking 382 (stroked) LS1 with a supercharger backed with a 6 speed

. Ought to be around 600 RWHP. Of course this will take MANY years to do. I need about $2500 more to finish my truck.

72MARIO · 06-10-2003, 11:05 PM

Crazy L put a 6 speed in his truck.

cruzn72 · 06-10-2003, 11:31 PM

sounds kick ass. As far as it being a waste, if you are going to drive it then it is not a waste, to each his own. Run the widest tire you possibly can, it will look *****'n if nothing else. Good luck. Post pics as you go.

low69c10 · 06-11-2003, 01:40 AM

yea i have a 81 z28 that i was going PT on but blew the motor and said F*&k it......that's why i bought the truck instead of a camaro because every one has one....no offence but i like to be the one that people have never seen before and i can do a half @$$ pro touring truck and it will get way more attention than a 40 $ dollar camaro, because the standard is set so high on those cars my poor texas behind cant compet, CRAZY L i need some tips on the 6 speed thing because it sounds really apealing behind a 454, or even a 383, i am a member or protouring.com check the forums my user name is 81z28guy i have a bunch of post on there just getting into this board, if any one has any more opinions or info please share and i will post pics as soon as i can get dinnut to build me a site. thanx

06-10-2003, 09:58 PM	#1
low69c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: north texas Posts: 13	pro touring do yall think it would be possible to make a pro touring ( new car qualities in older car, STOPPING, HANDELING, SPEED, EFFICIENTY, COMFORT ) out of a 69 c10 long fleet? i have never seen it done and would love to try it but dont want to do it unless i can get .97+ on the skid pad. what do yall think about it see it pro touring styled with elect. windows, over drive maby a 5 or 6 speed, about 450-500 HP and 475-525 LBFT, a/c, p/s , p/b, and about 345 back tires? is this somting that would be appreciated? or frownd appon, if i dont go pro touring i am going to go with air bags and 20's so yall tell me if it is possible to go pro touring with the truck, and if u would like to see it? __________________ luv the old chevy's

06-10-2003, 10:32 PM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Sounds like what I've been trying to build. It won't be possible to turn .97's on a skid with a truck. Weight balance just isn't there. However you can make a good handling truck. I have a 95 S-10 SS thats a blast to drive. I wouldn't put a 345 tire on it either. bout 295-305 is all these trucks. Plus wet weather gets extremely hazardous when you put those tires on and if you put the power in your talking about it gets insane. I've heard of 6 speeds put in these trucks, but I think an auto would be better. I'd be glad to exchange ideas with you. If you wanna know more about my truck, you can visit my website, some pages might not work though, I haven't had any time at all to update it. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-10-2003, 11:02 PM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	I think you could make it pro-touring, but .97 is going to be pretty tough. You can definatly improve the handling, as well as power and all the other goodies that come along with pro touring. Check out www.pro-touring.com good info. When I finish my truck, my next project is going to be a P/T 68 Camaro. I'm thinking 382 (stroked) LS1 with a supercharger backed with a 6 speed . Ought to be around 600 RWHP. Of course this will take MANY years to do. I need about $2500 more to finish my truck. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-10-2003, 11:05 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Crazy L put a 6 speed in his truck. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

06-10-2003, 11:31 PM	#5
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	sounds kick ass. As far as it being a waste, if you are going to drive it then it is not a waste, to each his own. Run the widest tire you possibly can, it will look *****'n if nothing else. Good luck. Post pics as you go. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

06-11-2003, 01:40 AM	#6
low69c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: north texas Posts: 13	camaro yea i have a 81 z28 that i was going PT on but blew the motor and said F*&k it......that's why i bought the truck instead of a camaro because every one has one....no offence but i like to be the one that people have never seen before and i can do a half @$$ pro touring truck and it will get way more attention than a 40 $ dollar camaro, because the standard is set so high on those cars my poor texas behind cant compet, CRAZY L i need some tips on the 6 speed thing because it sounds really apealing behind a 454, or even a 383, i am a member or protouring.com check the forums my user name is 81z28guy i have a bunch of post on there just getting into this board, if any one has any more opinions or info please share and i will post pics as soon as i can get dinnut to build me a site. thanx __________________ luv the old chevy's



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