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SBellew · 04-13-2008, 10:13 PM

Progress will be slow due to lack of truck funds currently, but here are a few pics.

Brought home (4/2):

After a little bleach and a deck brush (4/5):

Pushrod226 · 04-14-2008, 05:43 AM

I've been wonderin how them buick ralleys would look on a c10. Not to shabby. Now I wonder how they would look on one thats lowered 5/8 or more...
Nice project btw, I dig the early 70's front-ends. What are your plans for it?

Mr79C10 · 04-14-2008, 12:31 PM

Looks like a great start for a project.
Just a bunch of TLC, And see what happens.
What is in the future of your new 77?

**old Rusty C10** · 04-14-2008, 04:29 PM

those arent black rallyes those are buick sport rims but they look nice on our trucks
looks like a cool start to a project what are the plans?

SBellew · 04-15-2008, 03:44 AM

I plan on restoring back to as much original as I can afford. If I find it will cost too much to 'restore' it. I will just make it look as good as I can with a good sanding and painting and get some new interior pieces and drop in a 350 4-bolt I am working on.

slug · 04-15-2008, 02:57 PM

dude, did you see that 77 chevy pushing that red ford with that car dolly???

killthewabbit · 04-15-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by slug

dude, did you see that 77 chevy pushing that red ford with that car dolly???

HA!

Mr79C10 · 04-15-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by slug

dude, did you see that 77 chevy pushing that red ford with that car dolly???

SBellew · 04-16-2008, 12:22 AM

Getting it ready to pull the engine and transmission (4/13):

72C203503ONTHETREE · 04-15-2008, 10:42 PM

You should be able to find complete used doors for fairly cheap to get rid of the rust. Was it sitting in a wet area? Never seen rust like that except back home in Iowa from the salt. Theres millions of trucks around here to get parts off of. Save up some money and you can restore it to great shape for not a whole lot of money. Looks like a striaght body and the bumper looks great.

86swb · 04-16-2008, 02:56 AM

Good luck with your project. Keep us posted.

babyJay · 04-16-2008, 03:31 AM

my neighbors would surely have the town tag my trcuk if it looked like that in my yard. That's why I had to build the below pic.. Nice project! Please keep us posted and don't forget the pictures!

SBellew · 04-16-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

my neighbors would surely have the town tag my trcuk if it looked like that in my yard.

I thank God at least once a week that I live out in the country and have no nosy neighbors to interfere with my life.

DBLSPRT68 · 04-17-2008, 01:57 PM

Your movin fast! Keep it goin, even when your out of money; there is always something to clean and paint. I did a complete body swap on my truck in the back yard(by myself), and I live in a city! The backyard has a privacy fence so the only people who saw it was the neighbors

. Good luck. David

SBellew · 04-19-2008, 05:13 AM

Well, went to look at a truck today that the guy wanted $200 for the 350 4-bolt in it. Ended up bringing the whole truck home for $400.

The cab, doors, fenders and inner fenders are not all rusted out like on the '77. This project might turn into a 85 Silverado project instead. Plus, now, I have power locks, windows, brakes.

SBellew · 04-28-2008, 11:54 PM

Did some more tearing down. Looks like the rust is not as bad as I thought and I will just be putting in a few replacement panels to get this cab fixed up. (4/26 and 4/27)

SBellew · 04-28-2008, 11:58 PM

On a sidenote:

Started getting the '85 ready for the 350/THM350 install. Gonna use the radiator and shroud off the '77 for now. Gotta get a battery, rotor button, plugs and wires and hopefully I will have it running next weekend for a runabout while I work on the '77.

Poopski · 04-29-2008, 12:24 AM

I have an 85 with the same paint on it, but with a 305. Sorry a little off topic...

joeymarkgraf · 05-13-2008, 08:25 AM

What do you want in the final product? Are you shooting for looks or functionality?

SBellew · 05-13-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by joeymarkgraf

What do you want in the final product? Are you shooting for looks or functionality?

Gonna go for a nice look with a souped up 350 under the hood. Something to take to those Sonic showups and such just for kicks and a weekend driver when its nice.

84 400 · 05-13-2008, 11:21 PM

Looking good. It is gonna be fun driving the 85 around with all the dents. Alotta people will look at it and share some stories.... Ask me how I know. I swear alot of people are more interested in a beat up truck then a show truck

jchav62 · 05-13-2008, 11:59 PM

Looking good!

CavScoutsC10 · 05-14-2008, 04:36 AM

sweet.. i'll be following this build too..

04-13-2008, 10:13 PM	#1
SBellew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Attalla, AL Posts: 60	77 Chevy progress Progress will be slow due to lack of truck funds currently, but here are a few pics. Brought home (4/2): After a little bleach and a deck brush (4/5):

04-14-2008, 05:43 AM	#2
Pushrod226 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Joliet IL. Posts: 64	Re: 77 Chevy progress I've been wonderin how them buick ralleys would look on a c10. Not to shabby. Now I wonder how they would look on one thats lowered 5/8 or more... Nice project btw, I dig the early 70's front-ends. What are your plans for it?

04-14-2008, 12:31 PM	#3
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: 77 Chevy progress Looks like a great start for a project. Just a bunch of TLC, And see what happens. What is in the future of your new 77? __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

04-14-2008, 04:29 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: 77 Chevy progress those arent black rallyes those are buick sport rims but they look nice on our trucks looks like a cool start to a project what are the plans? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-15-2008, 03:44 AM	#5
SBellew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Attalla, AL Posts: 60	Re: 77 Chevy progress I plan on restoring back to as much original as I can afford. If I find it will cost too much to 'restore' it. I will just make it look as good as I can with a good sanding and painting and get some new interior pieces and drop in a 350 4-bolt I am working on.

04-15-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: 77 Chevy progress dude, did you see that 77 chevy pushing that red ford with that car dolly??? __________________ there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!

04-16-2008, 12:22 AM	#9
SBellew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Attalla, AL Posts: 60	Re: 77 Chevy progress Getting it ready to pull the engine and transmission (4/13): __________________ ~Scot '77 C10 My build thread (Its a slow one)

04-15-2008, 10:42 PM	#10
72C203503ONTHETREE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Grant, Alabama Posts: 504	Re: 77 Chevy progress You should be able to find complete used doors for fairly cheap to get rid of the rust. Was it sitting in a wet area? Never seen rust like that except back home in Iowa from the salt. Theres millions of trucks around here to get parts off of. Save up some money and you can restore it to great shape for not a whole lot of money. Looks like a striaght body and the bumper looks great. __________________ 72 Chevy C20, SOLD (Dang it.) 09 Challanger RT six speed in all black. 74 Datsun 710 wagon, all 1.8 liters of screaming Datsun power. 73 C10 long bed, 350/350 combo, nice shape.

04-16-2008, 02:56 AM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: 77 Chevy progress Good luck with your project. Keep us posted. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

04-16-2008, 03:31 AM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 77 Chevy progress my neighbors would surely have the town tag my trcuk if it looked like that in my yard. That's why I had to build the below pic.. Nice project! Please keep us posted and don't forget the pictures! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

04-17-2008, 01:57 PM	#14
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 77 Chevy progress Your movin fast! Keep it goin, even when your out of money; there is always something to clean and paint. I did a complete body swap on my truck in the back yard(by myself), and I live in a city! The backyard has a privacy fence so the only people who saw it was the neighbors. Good luck. David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

04-19-2008, 05:13 AM	#15
SBellew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Attalla, AL Posts: 60	Re: 77 Chevy progress Well, went to look at a truck today that the guy wanted $200 for the 350 4-bolt in it. Ended up bringing the whole truck home for $400. The cab, doors, fenders and inner fenders are not all rusted out like on the '77. This project might turn into a 85 Silverado project instead. Plus, now, I have power locks, windows, brakes. __________________ ~Scot '77 C10 My build thread (Its a slow one) Last edited by SBellew; 04-19-2008 at 05:15 AM.

04-28-2008, 11:54 PM	#16
SBellew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Attalla, AL Posts: 60	Re: 77 Chevy progress Did some more tearing down. Looks like the rust is not as bad as I thought and I will just be putting in a few replacement panels to get this cab fixed up. (4/26 and 4/27) Attached Images __________________ ~Scot '77 C10 My build thread (Its a slow one)

04-28-2008, 11:58 PM	#17
SBellew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Attalla, AL Posts: 60	Re: 77 Chevy progress On a sidenote: Started getting the '85 ready for the 350/THM350 install. Gonna use the radiator and shroud off the '77 for now. Gotta get a battery, rotor button, plugs and wires and hopefully I will have it running next weekend for a runabout while I work on the '77. Attached Images __________________ ~Scot '77 C10 My build thread (Its a slow one)

04-29-2008, 12:24 AM	#18
Poopski Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 35	Re: 77 Chevy progress I have an 85 with the same paint on it, but with a 305. Sorry a little off topic... __________________ 1985 Chevrolet C10 305 2wd LOOOOONG Bed Broke as a joke and funny as a funeral



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05-13-2008, 08:25 AM	#19
joeymarkgraf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 47	Re: 77 Chevy progress What do you want in the final product? Are you shooting for looks or functionality?

05-13-2008, 11:21 PM	#21
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 77 Chevy progress Looking good. It is gonna be fun driving the 85 around with all the dents. Alotta people will look at it and share some stories.... Ask me how I know. I swear alot of people are more interested in a beat up truck then a show truck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-13-2008, 11:59 PM	#22
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 77 Chevy progress Looking good! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-14-2008, 04:36 AM	#23
CavScoutsC10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 24	Re: 77 Chevy progress sweet.. i'll be following this build too..

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