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Dapumpkin
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1982 C10 Stepside Rebuild
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January 02, 2015, 07:08:31 AM »
I figured i would share my build project and ask for advice. I have 1982 C10 Stepside. My plan is to build from the frame up.
I have already stripped truck to frame, noticed frame was bent. Found a replacement.
I plan on taking this truck out for ice cream and tear intersections up lol. Maybe a show or 2.
Upgrading the suspension. I am interested in the air big systems. I would like to not use the leaf springs. I am looking to have the ability to adjust and have a lower stance. Not wanting to lay frame.
Brand of kits to look at?
I haven't decided on tire size either. I plan on squeezing the widest tire i can up in the rear fender.
I have a rebuilt rear end 3.73 gear, I am going to upgrade to disk brakes.
Brand of kits to look at?
I am planning on turning my 350 in to 383 stroker.
I haven't decided what to do with transmission. I do miss banging gears... thought about a manual but i don't know much about transmissions.
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Captkaos
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Re: 1982 C10 Stepside Rebuild
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January 02, 2015, 11:17:16 AM »
Air Ride: What is your budget? Ridetech has a nice kit if you are not looking to cut up the bed.
Discs: What is your budget? CPP and Little shop off the top of my head have complete kits that were priced reasonably.
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Chris Lucas
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Dapumpkin
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Re: 1982 C10 Stepside Rebuild
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January 09, 2015, 11:46:19 AM »
There's always a budget but I haven't decided on that number yet.
I have looked at the ride tech, and looks nice but i have saw it used on tv shows, is that why it has the price it dose?
Brakes i have looked at SSBC, and wilwood. CPP look nice.
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Captkaos
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Re: 1982 C10 Stepside Rebuild
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January 09, 2015, 06:01:37 PM »
It is priced that high because it includes all the components you need for air ride. TV doesn't have anything to do with it. The get the parts practically free.
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Chris Lucas
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Dapumpkin
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Re: 1982 C10 Stepside Rebuild
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January 20, 2017, 08:56:54 AM »
It has been a while, but I have made some progress. Close to a rolling chassis.
How would one decide on what size of front disc brakes? 1, 2, 4 piston?
Motor plans have changed to a 427 big block
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