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  1. shawn57nomad

    17 inch steel wheels- 81 C10 2wd 5/6 static drop.

    Thank you all for the responses. My next question is where would I find a selection of 18" steel wheels? I see Detroit, US wheel, and Wheel Vintiques seems to be a available?
  2. shawn57nomad

    17 inch steel wheels- 81 C10 2wd 5/6 static drop.

    I know 20's looks great but man they're expensive! I must be getting old!
  3. shawn57nomad

    17 inch steel wheels- 81 C10 2wd 5/6 static drop.

    I guess a square set-up is the best. Would either 8 inch or 9 inch wide be best? I might have to order the fitment tool for wheels. Currently on CPP UCA LCA and Detroit 950# drop springs, flipped and notch on factory light duty leaf springs. It's in the weeds. I've got a set of 265/50-17...
  4. shawn57nomad

    Got my 17” steelies in!

    Any pictures of them mounted? If so what size tires? Thanks
  5. shawn57nomad

    17 inch steel wheels- 81 C10 2wd 5/6 static drop.

    Looking at running a staggered set-up with 17x8 4.5" BS up front and 17x9 5" BS out back. Any thoughts and pictures would help. Black truck picture for reference and brown one is mine currently. Thank you in advance.
  6. shawn57nomad

    Brake hose issues with lowered front end C30

    How long are the hoses? My kit came with 24" and they seem to need to be routed under the upper arm and not as they were factory. CPP UCA/LCA, 2.5" spindles, Detroit 950# springs. It's in the weeds now, Ha!
  7. shawn57nomad

    Flipped axle Caltracs?

    Had to trim about 4 inches off the front of the overload leaf. This truck was ordered as a 250 with MM7/MY6 4 speed and 770# rear light duty leaf springs.
  8. shawn57nomad

    MY6 250 6 cylinder Swap to LS Gen 3 and TKX

    Notches complete. Still uncertain about welding them in.
  9. shawn57nomad

    Flipped axle Caltracs?

    Working on mine as we speak. I'll get pictures up in the next few days for reference. Like xm20k said, helps you steer under power.
  10. shawn57nomad

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Pulled the box 1 man style getting ready for a C-notch and flip with CalTracs. Any recommendations on a budget friendly rust converter and paint for topcoat? Happy Saturday!
  11. shawn57nomad

    MY6 250 6 cylinder Swap to LS Gen 3 and TKX

    Here's a little progress. Not bad for a 1 man band and a wrench.
  12. shawn57nomad

    MY6 250 6 cylinder Swap to LS Gen 3 and TKX

    No progress as of late. I am working on the suspension this weekend. Hopefully in the coming months I'll get it swapped.
  13. shawn57nomad

    MY6 250 6 cylinder Swap to LS Gen 3 and TKX

    I'm not quite sure but undoubtedly there will be a 250 attached to it when I get it removed. I'll keep you posted on the MY6.
  14. shawn57nomad

    81 C10 SWB 2wd- upgrade to GMT800 99-06 brakes

    That looks like a good option. I'm not auto crossing, so that should do.
  15. shawn57nomad

    81 C10 SWB 2wd- upgrade to GMT800 99-06 brakes

    Dang...well. I'll have to get another set then or just do a basic upgrade.
  16. shawn57nomad

    81 C10 SWB 2wd- upgrade to GMT800 99-06 brakes

    What parts do I need to get to the 4 piston calipers and what size wheel? I just purchased 17" Torq-Thrust II's 8" wide. Did I jump too soon on the wheels?
  17. shawn57nomad

    CPP X10 modular drop spindle bearings

    Wondering, does the CPP X10 drop spindle have an over the counter replacement sealed unit bearing? Like from the local auto parts store instead of directly from them.
  18. shawn57nomad

    81 C10 SWB 2wd- upgrade to GMT800 99-06 brakes

    Looking for a major braking upgrade and ease of parts availability going forward. Is there only 2 options for adding the GMT800 brakes to our trucks by using DSE or CPP modular spindles? Also, on the CPP spindle, are the wheel bearing hub assemblies easy to get over the counter at the parts...
  19. shawn57nomad

    MY6 250 6 cylinder Swap to LS Gen 3 and TKX

    That looks really good! Thank you both for the input. I'll definitely post results with pictures when I get the swap installed.
  20. shawn57nomad

    MY6 250 6 cylinder Swap to LS Gen 3 and TKX

    Hello all, So here's the short term plan with our 81 C10 Custom Deluxe with a stock 250 and factory MY6 NP833 overdrive 4 speed. LS swap an '05 Gen 3 6.0 from a donor G3500 van and add a Tremec TKX 5 speed manual with the close ratio setup. We'll follow this with new driveshaft and a 9"...
  21. shawn57nomad

    ARA manufactured A/C

    That's really great. I appreciate it! What VA system do you recommend? Going forward maybe that's the way
  22. shawn57nomad

    ARA manufactured A/C

    Would you have pictures of the components? I'm currently away for a few weeks. It's tucked away in the garage til I return.
  23. shawn57nomad

    Hello from Missouri!

    Yes Chestnut to be exact.
  24. shawn57nomad

    Hello from Missouri!

    It's a 250 inline with the NP440 with working ARA air-conditioning. Very light interior, doe skin maybe?!? It's a pretty straight truck that runs and rides. Needs some typical floorpan work and rockers. Very straight considering its age.
  25. shawn57nomad

    ARA manufactured A/C

    Thanks all! I'll do that edgephoto. The system has been retrofitted and does blow cold for now. I'll have it all out in the coming months for some repairs and such. Doppelganger, what parts do you have?

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