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08-23-2011, 01:54 AM
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'67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Well here is my attempt at a build page:
I guess a good place to start would be when I was 9. I have wanted a 67-72 C-10 since I was a kid. There has always been something about the body lines, the design of the front end, simplicity of the interior, and the overall attitude that the trucks possess. I always wanted a short bed. But, as I grew up and I started seeing the prices on some of the short beds I quickly realized the long beds were much more affordable. Additionally, my love for motorcycles influenced my decision for a long bed as well. A friend located the one I eventually bought. It wasn't a barn find, but rather one that had been sitting in a field for 9 years. The field belonged to an elderly farmer and the truck belonged to his daughter's ex-husband's son. Yea... its an odd situation but the old man was tired of mowing around it so now it belongs to me for $300. It had tons of issues and all kinds of things were rusted shut and had to be cut. One of my favorite finds was that the kid (previous owner) torched the center cross member to drop the carrier bearing and remove the drive shaft! So, with the help of a close friend and his father we got to work. The way it sits now only took us 3.5 months and mainly we worked on weekends. I have done little things here and there on my own time but the big ticket items were knocked out as quick as possible. It did come with a 350 SBC and a TH400. We did a very minor invasive surgery on the 350 and slapped some parts to make it run and sound better. Since getting it on the road I have replaced the TH400 with a 700R4. Being budget during the beginning of the build, I wasn't able to take it down to the frame and clean it all up. We did add tons of new parts from CPP for safety and performance. Again it was only three of us that worked on it with some help of other friends only here and there. The only work we didn't do was the mufflers, alignment, and the scallops on the front. I will try and let the photos speak for themselves on or progress. Besides. Who wants to read when you can look at photos right? Future of this truck will begin in about 1-1.5 years. I am just enjoying the way it is right now. My three year old adores it and I want him hooked to Hot Rods as early as possible. I do have an LS6 that I am building for it. It will be a carb conversion motor. I also have a Ford 9" to shorten and install as well. I was lucky enough to have a friend give me a '72 long bed and I have the cab off of it and have been reworking it so that I have a fresh cab to install when I tear it all down again. I still need a good bed, fenders, and doors. Other than the TCi 6x transmission I have about everything I need. It will be fast, it will be loud, and it will appear original. Why the LS6? I paid $1000 and I can't buy Aluminum heads for that. Why carburate a modern motor? Because I like things simple. Additionally I am trying to stick with something that is true to hot rodding roots. I like modern motors, but I don't like wires running my pre 70 truck. So this is where I shut up and let you see for yourself. Hope you guys enjoy. I always appreciate advice and tips, just remember, it's my truck not yours. If you need advice or pointer on anything I have done please feel free to message me. I am always willing to help.
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08-23-2011, 02:23 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
...more pics...
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08-23-2011, 02:30 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
...more pics...
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08-23-2011, 02:55 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
...more pics...
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08-23-2011, 03:05 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Going to bed, I will upload more photos tomorrow.
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08-23-2011, 03:00 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
your passeneger door remin me of the original one to my cab that i had lol
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08-23-2011, 03:07 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
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08-23-2011, 01:11 PM
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67cheby
 
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
lot of nice / pretty parts...can wait for more pics !!
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08-24-2011, 12:41 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
...more pics. Hopefully I can get the rest loaded tonight...
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08-24-2011, 12:43 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
...more pics...
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08-24-2011, 02:35 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Cool project! Love the ratty look with the whitewalls and scallops!
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08-24-2011, 02:36 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Oh, and to load more than 5 pics at a time, upload them to the gallery here and then link to them
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08-24-2011, 02:38 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
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08-24-2011, 02:45 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Build info:
Honestly, this was pretty simple. I got my parts from 5 places. Classic Performance Products (CPP, these guys are amazing!), LMC Truck (they are local to me so it was very convenient), O'Reilly Auto Parts, Summit Racing, and Jegs. I have tons of parts that are left over from my parts truck so if you need anything send me a message. I will be posting stuff up here before too long in the classified so keep your eyes open for those. Additionally, don't be afraid to ask questions. I don't claim to be some amazing car builder, but if I can help you on your build feel free to ask, There are no dumb questions and we are all here to share and learn. I will post more as I do things or go places, but for now this is how it sits. Hope you guys enjoy the pics.
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08-24-2011, 03:32 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Here are a few video links of the truck too.
This was a while ago when I first had the full exhaust system: This is probably the most recent I have: Posted via Mobile Device
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08-24-2011, 07:36 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Such a cool pickup man! I like what you have done.
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08-24-2011, 09:30 AM
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67cheby
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Too cool...keep up the good work
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08-24-2011, 06:52 PM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
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08-24-2011, 11:51 PM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
What are the wheel and tire specs? Were did you get your white walls?
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08-25-2011, 01:36 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
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I got the white walls for a deal from a friend of my that owns a local custom wheel and tire shop. They are the BF Goodrich Silvertown's which are a radial.
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08-25-2011, 07:40 PM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Sweet truck I like the direction your are heading with the project. Keep it up!
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12-09-2011, 12:12 PM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Bump for the raddest Longbed ever.
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12-10-2011, 12:05 AM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
super cool project - diggin it for sure bro
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
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01-18-2012, 08:39 PM
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Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project.
Thanks everyone for your compliments!
I really haven't done much to it lately. I am back in school studying to be a Paramedic and working full time so I haven't had much time to do anything else to it. I have just been driving it I promise to post more pics when I do more.
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