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PaddyR · 10-17-2014, 12:55 PM

Hello everyone, this is my first post. I've been a member for a few months now. I'm overwhelmed with the knowledgable folks on this site and the vast amount of information available. Over the next few months I'll be leaning on you guys and gals and bending your ears.

I've wanted to do a C10 project for many years and recently located a barn find. Actually it was stored in a truck box since 1990! Spent its working life in Tennessee was sold new by EB Smith Chev in Nashville. Its a 1970 SWB has a 307 three speed on the column power steering and HD leaf suspension, HD shocks with 6ply tires. Pretty weird suspension and tire options for a short box.
Has original paint which for now I'm leaving as the original patina.
I'd like to drive it a couple years before I do the body and paint.
The plan is to go to 5 lug, lower with an axle flip and drop spindles with disc brakes and lowering coils in the front if needed
Here is my first question.
The rear leaf has the additional helper spring G70 option and F 52 HD shock option. The fender well height is 33.5" rear and 32.75 front
My understanding is an axle flip kit will give me a 5.5" approx. drop.
For the truck to sit level would or should I use a 2" lowering coil as well as a 2.5" drop spindle?

SuperC10Tex · 10-17-2014, 01:00 PM

Welcome from Texas!! Can't wait to see some pics.......

PaddyR · 10-17-2014, 01:04 PM

Thanks! I'm travelling for a few days, I'll post a couple when I get home

68shortwide · 10-17-2014, 04:01 PM

Welcome from Missouri! Look forward to seein your build

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-17-2014, 04:03 PM

Welcome from Iowa!

**RenoKeene** · 10-17-2014, 04:04 PM

Welcome from way down here in Florida also. If you check out some of the amazing build threads in here you will get a pretty good idea how to drop the truck correctly without too much trouble.

davepl · 10-17-2014, 05:03 PM

Welcome! One thing to keep in mind is that there are enough people who have done enough trucks and asked enough questions here that the odds are most of your questions will have already been answered in the past - so search is your friend. Be sure to check the radio button to search the forum, not Google (unless you add the site: tag, I guess).

PaddyR · 10-19-2014, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

I've attached a few shots of the new project, I've decided to call her Roxie. I have and will continue to use the search, just didn't have any luck and wanted your opinions with my current ride height and using a flip kit what you would suggest in the front to level the truck.

Lokin4AReason · 10-20-2014, 09:40 AM

welcome to the site ....

nice start

9teen69 · 10-20-2014, 09:54 AM

Welcome...looks like you have some good bones there. I like the idea of keeping it patina as you build is cool. I still have the 3 OTT myself. Enjoy!

**specialtyretail** · 10-20-2014, 12:37 PM

Cool looking truck,,

**BC10** · 10-20-2014, 04:14 PM

The excitement of a new project! You better start saving those Bejamins!

PaddyR · 10-21-2014, 12:23 AM

Really cool still has the original bumper, EB Smith in Nashville, has the original die cast dealer emblem on the cowl as well.

70LonghornCST · 10-21-2014, 12:49 AM

Welcome from California!

Ozzy2013 · 10-21-2014, 12:53 AM

Welcome from Md

**specialtyretail** · 10-21-2014, 09:56 AM

Amazing. From Nashville, Tn to Canada.

hdff · 10-21-2014, 06:35 PM

welcome from the great state of TEXAS!!!!!!!!

Blown06 · 10-21-2014, 06:43 PM

Nice project, welcome aboard from Texas.

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-21-2014, 07:37 PM

Welcome from S.C. the Palmetto state,,,

slowcpe · 10-21-2014, 07:52 PM

Welcome from Indiana.

**70cst** · 10-22-2014, 12:03 AM

Hey PaddyR ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

Looks like you have a solid project

Husker · 10-22-2014, 01:10 PM

Welcome nice start
Ron

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-22-2014, 07:20 PM

You do have a real nice canvas to startout with!

PaddyR · 10-24-2014, 10:24 AM

Hey thanks again for all the welcomes!

I'll start a new thread as I get going with the project "Roxie".

I've been able to grab enough time to get the cab started, passenger side inner and outer rockers are mocked up and ready to be tacked. Replaced the floor supports as well.

Still need your help with my ride height, can't find what the factory ride height should be. I want to get some parts ordered but want to make sure I order the right length front coils.

Right now I've got a 1" difference from front to back.

Rear has 5 leaf total, 4 and the helper
Wheel well to floor 33.5". Center of axle to the top of wheel well 21.75"

Front
Wheel well to floor 32.5". Center of spindle to top of wheel well 20.75"

I guess my question is if that is typical front ride height? Or with the HD suspension option the truck has does it have a beefier front spring and sit higher.
Appreciate the help

10-17-2014, 12:55 PM	#1
PaddyR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 28	New to the Forum Hello everyone, this is my first post. I've been a member for a few months now. I'm overwhelmed with the knowledgable folks on this site and the vast amount of information available. Over the next few months I'll be leaning on you guys and gals and bending your ears. I've wanted to do a C10 project for many years and recently located a barn find. Actually it was stored in a truck box since 1990! Spent its working life in Tennessee was sold new by EB Smith Chev in Nashville. Its a 1970 SWB has a 307 three speed on the column power steering and HD leaf suspension, HD shocks with 6ply tires. Pretty weird suspension and tire options for a short box. Has original paint which for now I'm leaving as the original patina. I'd like to drive it a couple years before I do the body and paint. The plan is to go to 5 lug, lower with an axle flip and drop spindles with disc brakes and lowering coils in the front if needed Here is my first question. The rear leaf has the additional helper spring G70 option and F 52 HD shock option. The fender well height is 33.5" rear and 32.75 front My understanding is an axle flip kit will give me a 5.5" approx. drop. For the truck to sit level would or should I use a 2" lowering coil as well as a 2.5" drop spindle?

10-17-2014, 01:00 PM	#2
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from Texas!! Can't wait to see some pics....... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

10-17-2014, 01:04 PM	#3
PaddyR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 28	Re: New to the Forum Thanks! I'm travelling for a few days, I'll post a couple when I get home

10-17-2014, 04:01 PM	#4
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from Missouri! Look forward to seein your build __________________ Jack 1968 swb on air

10-17-2014, 04:03 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from Iowa! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-17-2014, 04:04 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from way down here in Florida also. If you check out some of the amazing build threads in here you will get a pretty good idea how to drop the truck correctly without too much trouble. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-17-2014, 05:03 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: New to the Forum Welcome! One thing to keep in mind is that there are enough people who have done enough trucks and asked enough questions here that the odds are most of your questions will have already been answered in the past - so search is your friend. Be sure to check the radio button to search the forum, not Google (unless you add the site: tag, I guess). __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-19-2014, 10:41 PM	#8
PaddyR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 28	Re: New to the Forum Thanks for the welcome everyone! I've attached a few shots of the new project, I've decided to call her Roxie. I have and will continue to use the search, just didn't have any luck and wanted your opinions with my current ride height and using a flip kit what you would suggest in the front to level the truck. Attached Images

10-20-2014, 09:40 AM	#9
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: New to the Forum welcome to the site .... nice start __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

10-20-2014, 09:54 AM	#10
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: New to the Forum Welcome...looks like you have some good bones there. I like the idea of keeping it patina as you build is cool. I still have the 3 OTT myself. Enjoy! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

10-20-2014, 12:37 PM	#11
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: New to the Forum Cool looking truck,, __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-20-2014, 04:14 PM	#12
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: New to the Forum The excitement of a new project! You better start saving those Bejamins!

10-21-2014, 12:23 AM	#13
PaddyR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 28	Re: New to the Forum Really cool still has the original bumper, EB Smith in Nashville, has the original die cast dealer emblem on the cowl as well. Attached Images

10-21-2014, 12:49 AM	#14
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from California! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

10-21-2014, 12:53 AM	#15
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10-21-2014, 09:56 AM	#16
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: New to the Forum Amazing. From Nashville, Tn to Canada. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-21-2014, 06:35 PM	#17
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: New to the Forum welcome from the great state of TEXAS!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-21-2014, 06:43 PM	#18
Blown06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burnet, Tx Posts: 332	Re: New to the Forum Nice project, welcome aboard from Texas. __________________ Me: Jarrod My project: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=646563

10-21-2014, 07:37 PM	#19
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from S.C. the Palmetto state,,, __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-21-2014, 07:52 PM	#20
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: New to the Forum Welcome from Indiana. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

10-22-2014, 12:03 AM	#21
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: New to the Forum Hey PaddyR ... to the forums and from Ohio. Looks like you have a solid project __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-22-2014, 01:10 PM	#22
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: New to the Forum Welcome nice start Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

10-22-2014, 07:20 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: New to the Forum You do have a real nice canvas to startout with! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-24-2014, 10:24 AM	#24
PaddyR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 28	Re: New to the Forum Hey thanks again for all the welcomes! I'll start a new thread as I get going with the project "Roxie". I've been able to grab enough time to get the cab started, passenger side inner and outer rockers are mocked up and ready to be tacked. Replaced the floor supports as well. Still need your help with my ride height, can't find what the factory ride height should be. I want to get some parts ordered but want to make sure I order the right length front coils. Right now I've got a 1" difference from front to back. Rear has 5 leaf total, 4 and the helper Wheel well to floor 33.5". Center of axle to the top of wheel well 21.75" Front Wheel well to floor 32.5". Center of spindle to top of wheel well 20.75" I guess my question is if that is typical front ride height? Or with the HD suspension option the truck has does it have a beefier front spring and sit higher. Appreciate the help

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