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LMDGUY · 08-12-2008, 12:57 AM

Well I guess it time I show off my current project. Its a 1973 C10 that started off as a driver/cruzer. Well after we returned from RESO we started talking about building a more show truck. Well 7 months later the truck is in paint getting the full PPG treatment! The truck is bagged, notched, 4linked, bodydropped, custom metal dash, shaved body, etc. We also tucked and shaved the front bumper, one of my favorite mods.. we made the back window 3"s bigger which makes the cab look much bigger & evens out the back window with the rest of the glass. The airfilters are frenched into the cowl we are building a aircleaner that will go from the carb to the firewall/cowl, that will draw the air thru them.. When we get the truck back from paint, its off to get a full Rockford system and interior work. We still need to install the Baer brakes and assist system...we have a set of 24's and 22's that we will run depending if Im driving the truck or showing it. Im sure I have left alot out so feel free to ask any questions or leave comments. Im adding a link to a Picasa album let me know if you cant see it.

http://picasaweb.google.com/autocore...008SEMAProject

rotgg · 08-12-2008, 08:52 AM

truck is looking great cant wait to see the finished pics

seanconnery · 08-12-2008, 09:05 AM

I think that's an appropriate title. Dope truck.

hotrodhomi · 08-12-2008, 10:14 AM

Do you have pictures of the truck in its current state?

LMDGUY · 08-12-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Do you have pictures of the truck in its current state?

The truck is about 1.5 hours north of me. The painter is soppose to send me updated pics, which I will post when i get them.

Ya Im real happy with all the mods.

thanks for all the posative feedback

**N2TRUX** · 08-12-2008, 10:22 AM

Nice work! The mods are an amazing improvement on a classic style. Ironically I had several of them on the list of things to do for my Blazer...

seanconnery · 08-12-2008, 12:22 PM

Man, what is the color and pattern that's breaking up the "burnt" orange and black? When I took a closer look, there looks to be a pattern within that stripe.

LMDGUY · 08-12-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by seanconnery

Man, what is the color and pattern that's breaking up the "burnt" orange and black? When I took a closer look, there looks to be a pattern within that stripe.

yes ther is .. a "machine turn" pattern it a grey/silver

seanconnery · 08-12-2008, 01:47 PM

Wow. That is a really awesome idea. I definitely can't wait to see this truck painted. I think it's really unique how the whole truck is modded to the core, but yet the basic idea of the grille and headlight bezels are kept. Your truck is what my ultimate goal for mine is. I've never had a fullsize truck before. I have had a bodydropped 89 s10 that I built tho. I guess the process is the same, just on a bigger scale and for me, more headroom!

LMDGUY · 08-12-2008, 02:22 PM

thanks "sean" that was the look I was after..just wanted the truck to look cleaner but keep the orignal look.

**N2TRUX** · 08-13-2008, 10:41 AM

What's going on with the grill?

andresco50 · 08-13-2008, 10:47 AM

Post some progress pics man

LMDGUY · 08-14-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

Post some progress pics man

sure will when they send me some from the bodyshop I will just add them to the link.

http://picasaweb.google.com/autocore...008SEMAProject

hotrodhomi · 08-14-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LMDGUY

sure will when they send me some from the bodyshop I will just add them to the link.

http://picasaweb.google.com/autocore...008SEMAProject

linky no worky.

bigblock73 · 08-14-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

linky no worky.

Neither does the tailgate for sale link in your signature.

LMDGUY · 08-13-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What's going on with the grill?

ya were not sure yet..it going to be a billet grill painted black, we thought about adding some bullets too it ( im not crazyy about that idea) so im sure we will wait till it all together to figure it out.

Moostifer · 08-13-2008, 11:45 AM

really like the air cleaner/hood mod... thought about doing something simular with my cowl hood.

midwestcar · 08-13-2008, 12:59 PM

should be a *****in truck!

LMDGUY · 08-13-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by midwestcar

should be a *****in truck!

Is that your truck in your avatar?? that is one of my favorite C10's

midwestcar · 08-13-2008, 02:51 PM

sure is...thanks a lot! u gonna be at sema with it?

LMDGUY · 08-13-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midwestcar

sure is...thanks a lot! u gonna be at sema with it?

yes we are building it for SEMA.

dooce · 08-14-2008, 03:08 PM

What are your plans for the metal dash? Very interested to hear.

LMDGUY · 08-14-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooce

What are your plans for the metal dash? Very interested to hear.

The dash will be painted black, some autometer gauges and a monitor. Center console will flow down the middle to th the woofer box.

try either one of these links, they should work.

http://picasaweb.google.com/autocore...008SEMAProject

http://www.autocorekustoms.com/current_projects.html

seanconnery · 08-15-2008, 09:14 AM

When I'm looking at the pics from your links, it looks like your building the dash in pieces. Is this so you can get the ultimate fit along the sides along the jambs and the windshield? It looks like the supports are welded to the firewall? Will the dash itself be able to come out if need be? What are your plans for a drivetrain?

By the way, I envy you big-time, cause I want to tear into mine, but have no space to do it in. Living in a condo is bogus. Think my community association will have a beef if I start welding in the parking lot?

LMDGUY · 08-15-2008, 11:00 AM

LOL..been there done that with living in a condo community.
ya the dash was built in a few peices to get a tight fit. It wont come out but the bottom is very open incase we need to service anything in it.

goin to run a 400sbc with a automatic

08-12-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	project: CHAIN REACTION Well I guess it time I show off my current project. Its a 1973 C10 that started off as a driver/cruzer. Well after we returned from RESO we started talking about building a more show truck. Well 7 months later the truck is in paint getting the full PPG treatment! The truck is bagged, notched, 4linked, bodydropped, custom metal dash, shaved body, etc. We also tucked and shaved the front bumper, one of my favorite mods.. we made the back window 3"s bigger which makes the cab look much bigger & evens out the back window with the rest of the glass. The airfilters are frenched into the cowl we are building a aircleaner that will go from the carb to the firewall/cowl, that will draw the air thru them.. When we get the truck back from paint, its off to get a full Rockford system and interior work. We still need to install the Baer brakes and assist system...we have a set of 24's and 22's that we will run depending if Im driving the truck or showing it. Im sure I have left alot out so feel free to ask any questions or leave comments. Im adding a link to a Picasa album let me know if you cant see it. http://picasaweb.google.com/autocore...008SEMAProject __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

08-12-2008, 08:52 AM	#2
rotgg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: al Posts: 233	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION truck is looking great cant wait to see the finished pics

08-12-2008, 09:05 AM	#3
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION I think that's an appropriate title. Dope truck. __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

08-12-2008, 10:14 AM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION Do you have pictures of the truck in its current state? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-12-2008, 10:22 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION Nice work! The mods are an amazing improvement on a classic style. Ironically I had several of them on the list of things to do for my Blazer... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-12-2008, 12:22 PM	#7
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION Man, what is the color and pattern that's breaking up the "burnt" orange and black? When I took a closer look, there looks to be a pattern within that stripe. __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

08-12-2008, 01:47 PM	#9
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION Wow. That is a really awesome idea. I definitely can't wait to see this truck painted. I think it's really unique how the whole truck is modded to the core, but yet the basic idea of the grille and headlight bezels are kept. Your truck is what my ultimate goal for mine is. I've never had a fullsize truck before. I have had a bodydropped 89 s10 that I built tho. I guess the process is the same, just on a bigger scale and for me, more headroom! __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

08-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#10
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION thanks "sean" that was the look I was after..just wanted the truck to look cleaner but keep the orignal look. __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

08-13-2008, 10:41 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION What's going on with the grill? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-13-2008, 10:47 AM	#12
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION Post some progress pics man __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

08-13-2008, 11:45 AM	#17
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION really like the air cleaner/hood mod... thought about doing something simular with my cowl hood. __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

08-13-2008, 12:59 PM	#18
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION should be a *****in truck! __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

08-13-2008, 02:51 PM	#20
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION sure is...thanks a lot! u gonna be at sema with it? __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

08-14-2008, 03:08 PM	#22
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION What are your plans for the metal dash? Very interested to hear. __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

08-15-2008, 09:14 AM	#24
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION When I'm looking at the pics from your links, it looks like your building the dash in pieces. Is this so you can get the ultimate fit along the sides along the jambs and the windshield? It looks like the supports are welded to the firewall? Will the dash itself be able to come out if need be? What are your plans for a drivetrain? By the way, I envy you big-time, cause I want to tear into mine, but have no space to do it in. Living in a condo is bogus. Think my community association will have a beef if I start welding in the parking lot? __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"



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08-15-2008, 11:00 AM	#25
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: project: CHAIN REACTION LOL..been there done that with living in a condo community. ya the dash was built in a few peices to get a tight fit. It wont come out but the bottom is very open incase we need to service anything in it. goin to run a 400sbc with a automatic __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac Last edited by LMDGUY; 08-15-2008 at 11:05 AM.

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