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JohnC · 06-08-2009, 05:12 PM

Well here is my project. Some of you may have already seen it, but I'm just getting around to creating a build thread for it.

It's a 1984 Chevrolet C10 1/2ton 2wd Short Wide Bed. I bought it back in March. It has the original tired 305 with a TH350 tranny. The previous owner had a 3" lift kit on it when I bought it. Here are a few pics of when I first bought it.
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Since I bought it progress has been somewhat slow. I have installed a new 85-87 grille, and stock steering wheel. Thanks to HotRod73 for the stock steering wheel. The previous owner had the the windshield partially tinted, so that has been removed. The gas tank leaks, and Joe231 has supplied me with a replacement one that he had, just haven't gotten around to installing it yet, trying to use up as much gas in the current tank as I can

I did get the lift kit taken out, and a set of 1" lowering springs from Brother's Truck Parts installed. Along with the springs I installed new shocks front and rear, and new upper and lower ball joints. The rear was lifted with blocks, so those were just removed to get the rear back to normal. My uncle bought a 85 SWB, and got a set of 15x8 rally wheels, with 275/60 tires along with the purchase. Those were also put on when the lift kit was removed. This was a great improvement over the 31x10.50 tires that were on it. Here is a pic from the Oklahoma Truck Meet that The Sebring took after I got it lowered back to normal.

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That is all the pics I have right now because the wife has the camera. I just installed a sport bumper on the rear, and cut off the chrome echo chamber exhaust tips today. I also removed the spare tire, and hanger. When I get a chance I'll post some more pics of the other progress that I have done.

Future plans include a rebuilt 350 motor, 700R4 tranny. Still undecided on further lowering options. Leaning towards 2.5" spindles, and hanger/shackle combo in the rear. Going to repaint it, but don't know color yet. So now that I have started the thread I can update it with info as I make progress. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and opinions are always welcome. Also if anyone has any questions about the truck, what I have done, or what I plan to do don't be afraid to ask.

joe231 · 06-08-2009, 05:31 PM

It is about time bro!!!

looks so much better with those wheels and tires and the change of altitude....

I failed to check out many trucks at the meet, so I wanna see some under hood shots, and some pics of the exhaust...

**N2TRUX** · 06-08-2009, 05:55 PM

Glad to see you have a build thread. Now stay focused and keep the progress reports coming.

flamingbig10 · 06-08-2009, 06:16 PM

looks much better

**scotts62** · 06-08-2009, 07:35 PM

cool! We'll be watching

*TheSebring* · 06-08-2009, 07:35 PM

I've got pictures of your interior at the meet and your engine as well if you'd like it to be posted. Also a picture of your massive foot tall air filter I believe

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**scotts62** · 06-08-2009, 07:37 PM

Post it!

menace121978 · 06-08-2009, 07:55 PM

congrats buddy! looks a lot cleaner from the 1st pics already. just take your time and little by little your gonna find yourself w/ a really nice truck just the way you wanted it! now just keep us posted w/ DAILY updates!

joe231 · 06-08-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSebring

I've got pictures of your interior at the meet and your engine as well if you'd like it to be posted. Also a picture of your massive foot tall air filter I believe

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yeah, post them!!!

tvblazer78 · 06-08-2009, 09:36 PM

Day and night with the new look. Much better now..

BruthaMan · 06-08-2009, 09:54 PM

Already looks much better with the stock rallies, John!

Looking forward to your progress. Are you going to do a frame off?

f.monroe · 06-08-2009, 10:55 PM

Looks much better like it sits now . I like the look of Rallys on anything stock height to slammed . Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming .
Frank

JohnC · 06-09-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BruthaMan

Already looks much better with the stock rallies, John!

Looking forward to your progress. Are you going to do a frame off?

Hey you got any pics of yours painted yet?

BruthaMan · 06-09-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Hey you got any pics of yours painted yet?

It's not ready yet. I've been wet sanding the cab for what seems like eons now. It's coming out good, but it's slow and monotonous. Finished up the firewall today, came out really nice. I'll post some pics when I get the cab finished.

*highperf4x4* · 06-08-2009, 11:23 PM

Here's your other pics from the meet.

rome704 · 06-09-2009, 12:50 AM

good luck with the build bro

72BlckButy · 06-09-2009, 06:35 AM

Nice work, lookin' good!

jason65 · 06-09-2009, 07:12 AM

Glad to see it John. It looks better since you lowered it back down. What did the old grill look like?

Cherub · 06-09-2009, 07:42 AM

sitting good man. keep up the progress.

JohnC · 06-09-2009, 09:33 AM

Thanks a lot guys. It means a lot to hear encouragement from you all. Especially since I have seen the trucks you guys have done, and are still in the process of working on.

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Originally Posted by joe231

It is about time bro!!!

I failed to check out many trucks at the meet, so I wanna see some under hood shots, and some pics of the exhaust...

My wife took the camera yesterday so I didn't get a chance to take any pics. I'll try and get some this evening.

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Originally Posted by menace121978

congrats buddy! looks a lot cleaner from the 1st pics already. just take your time and little by little your gonna find yourself w/ a really nice truck just the way you wanted it! now just keep us posted w/ DAILY updates!

Yeah with my cash flow the time isn't the issue!

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Originally Posted by BruthaMan

Are you going to do a frame off?

No I just don't have the time, funds, or space for a frame off job. Maybe on the next truck!

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Originally Posted by jason65

Glad to see it John. It looks better since you lowered it back down. What did the old grill look like?

I have some pics of it I'll get posted. I just put some of the pics I had on here to get the thread started. It was just the stock 83-84 grille. It wasn't in too bad of shape, just always liked the 85-87 better. My uncle took a phantom billet grille off his truck, so I may look at that one too.

Thanks Hyper for posting the pics.

*highperf4x4* · 06-09-2009, 04:02 PM

You're welcome, but just for the record, I liked it when it was up in the air a little!

Still looks good though brother!

JohnC · 06-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Well I have a lift kit if you want to install it on the GMC.

If it was a 4wd truck it would have been fine, but for a 2wd it just wasn't the right look in my opinion.

*highperf4x4* · 06-09-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Well I have a lift kit if you want to install it on the GMC.

If it was a 4wd truck it would have been fine, but for a 2wd it just wasn't the right look in my opinion.

Yeah, I understand that. I like my 72 where it sits and my 4x4 I have to work out of so I don't want to raise it any more than it is.

I think low riders or high rollers either one look really good

*TheSebring* · 06-09-2009, 10:55 PM

I gotta have it jacked up

. I just dig the raised look better on any truck really. Get that suspension exposed and some beefy Mickey Thompsons on 'em. Now don't get crazy with it, but a good 5 inch raise in the back and 3 inch raise in the front is what I like to look at on trucks.

*highperf4x4* · 06-09-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSebring

I gotta have it jacked up

. I just dig the raised look better on any truck really. Get that suspension exposed and some beefy Mickey Thompsons on 'em. Now don't get crazy with it, but a good 5 inch raise in the back and 3 inch raise in the front is what I like to look at on trucks.

Well since they're already higher in the rear it would probably look like a tractor pull truck!

06-08-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	John's Project Well here is my project. Some of you may have already seen it, but I'm just getting around to creating a build thread for it. It's a 1984 Chevrolet C10 1/2ton 2wd Short Wide Bed. I bought it back in March. It has the original tired 305 with a TH350 tranny. The previous owner had a 3" lift kit on it when I bought it. Here are a few pics of when I first bought it. Since I bought it progress has been somewhat slow. I have installed a new 85-87 grille, and stock steering wheel. Thanks to HotRod73 for the stock steering wheel. The previous owner had the the windshield partially tinted, so that has been removed. The gas tank leaks, and Joe231 has supplied me with a replacement one that he had, just haven't gotten around to installing it yet, trying to use up as much gas in the current tank as I can I did get the lift kit taken out, and a set of 1" lowering springs from Brother's Truck Parts installed. Along with the springs I installed new shocks front and rear, and new upper and lower ball joints. The rear was lifted with blocks, so those were just removed to get the rear back to normal. My uncle bought a 85 SWB, and got a set of 15x8 rally wheels, with 275/60 tires along with the purchase. Those were also put on when the lift kit was removed. This was a great improvement over the 31x10.50 tires that were on it. Here is a pic from the Oklahoma Truck Meet that The Sebring took after I got it lowered back to normal. That is all the pics I have right now because the wife has the camera. I just installed a sport bumper on the rear, and cut off the chrome echo chamber exhaust tips today. I also removed the spare tire, and hanger. When I get a chance I'll post some more pics of the other progress that I have done. Future plans include a rebuilt 350 motor, 700R4 tranny. Still undecided on further lowering options. Leaning towards 2.5" spindles, and hanger/shackle combo in the rear. Going to repaint it, but don't know color yet. So now that I have started the thread I can update it with info as I make progress. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and opinions are always welcome. Also if anyone has any questions about the truck, what I have done, or what I plan to do don't be afraid to ask.

06-08-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: John's Project It is about time bro!!! looks so much better with those wheels and tires and the change of altitude.... I failed to check out many trucks at the meet, so I wanna see some under hood shots, and some pics of the exhaust... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-08-2009, 05:55 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: John's Project Glad to see you have a build thread. Now stay focused and keep the progress reports coming. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-08-2009, 06:16 PM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: John's Project looks much better __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-08-2009, 07:35 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project cool! We'll be watching __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-08-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
TheSebring Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Noble,Ok Posts: 576	Re: John's Project I've got pictures of your interior at the meet and your engine as well if you'd like it to be posted. Also a picture of your massive foot tall air filter I believe .

06-08-2009, 07:37 PM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: John's Project Post it! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: John's Project congrats buddy! looks a lot cleaner from the 1st pics already. just take your time and little by little your gonna find yourself w/ a really nice truck just the way you wanted it! now just keep us posted w/ DAILY updates! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-08-2009, 09:36 PM	#10
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: John's Project Day and night with the new look. Much better now.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

06-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#11
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: John's Project Already looks much better with the stock rallies, John! Looking forward to your progress. Are you going to do a frame off? __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

06-08-2009, 10:55 PM	#12
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: John's Project Looks much better like it sits now . I like the look of Rallys on anything stock height to slammed . Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

06-08-2009, 11:23 PM	#15
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project Here's your other pics from the meet.

06-09-2009, 12:50 AM	#16
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: John's Project good luck with the build bro __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-09-2009, 06:35 AM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: John's Project Nice work, lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-09-2009, 07:12 AM	#18
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: John's Project Glad to see it John. It looks better since you lowered it back down. What did the old grill look like?



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06-09-2009, 07:42 AM	#19
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: John's Project sitting good man. keep up the progress. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#21
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: John's Project You're welcome, but just for the record, I liked it when it was up in the air a little! Still looks good though brother!

06-09-2009, 04:58 PM	#22
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: John's Project Well I have a lift kit if you want to install it on the GMC. If it was a 4wd truck it would have been fine, but for a 2wd it just wasn't the right look in my opinion.

06-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#24
TheSebring Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Noble,Ok Posts: 576	Re: John's Project I gotta have it jacked up . I just dig the raised look better on any truck really. Get that suspension exposed and some beefy Mickey Thompsons on 'em. Now don't get crazy with it, but a good 5 inch raise in the back and 3 inch raise in the front is what I like to look at on trucks.

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