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Old 06-07-2013, 09:59 PM   #1
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Starting my first Square
After a few square S-series projects ('84 S15 350, bagged '91 S-Jimmy) I've decided to tackle my dream project, a '80 C-10 Shorty. Its quite rough for the time being but body panels are being replaced...up here in Northern Canada it's somewhat hard to find vintage trucks...

I'm building this truck as a memorial to my father who passed away a couple of years ago...he drove a '79 Scottsdale long bed for years....brings back many memories....so the '80 will have a updated version of the same paintjob (two tone root beer brown and cream or white in the middle, tan interior). it will be fully restored inside and out, and will have all the chrome trim . not much custom touches except for:
20's, 5-6 Static drop and a CD player, and a modern EFI engine. Should be a nice weekend cruiser....

Not afraid of a little rust up north here! Of course ill be replacing all but the frame, cab and bed floor!
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:03 PM   #2
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:04 PM   #3
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yes, I'm ditching the ugly tube grille and putting an original grille back in
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:09 PM   #4
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Me and Dad with my '91 S-Jimmy back in the day (early '00s)
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Old 06-07-2013, 10:36 PM   #5
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Old 06-09-2013, 01:06 AM   #6
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Old 06-09-2013, 01:20 AM   #7
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Old 06-09-2013, 05:31 PM   #8
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Old 02-22-2014, 01:31 AM   #9
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Thanks everyone, in the midst of a long cold winter up here, no new pictures as everything is under 4 feet of snow, gathering parts to begin this spring. got new doors, rockers, corners, front tubs, dash pad. Fenders, box sides, rad support I will be ordering in two weeks. looks like I found a 6.0l LS from a wrecking yard for the engine swap...
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Old 02-22-2014, 06:16 PM   #10
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Old 02-22-2014, 06:51 PM   #11
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This looks like a nice project! Welcome. I am trying to fix up and make my '78 C10 more polished in memory of my dad. I inherited it from him after he passed. I will definitely be looking forward to this build. Nothing like fixing up a truck to honor a great person!
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Old 02-23-2014, 11:42 PM   #12
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Old 02-28-2014, 09:13 PM   #13
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Not a bad looking truck you got there! Outta turn out real cool! I like that whole line-up!
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Old 03-02-2014, 12:18 AM   #14
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Thanks! the '13 is my daily driver; the red '87 was my dad's second c-10, parts truck for my brother's project; the black '80 is my project, and the white '82 K10 is my brother's project
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Awesome!! Is your brother gonna start a build thread on here for his too?
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Old 03-09-2014, 01:08 AM   #16
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not sure, I would have to talk him into it
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Old 03-09-2014, 01:13 AM   #17
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Nice project, like the 6.0 litre idea. I am close by in Creighton/Flin Flon area. Mine is an 81 4x4. You may need to notch with that much static drop in the rear, will be close anyway. Keep us posted.
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Old 03-09-2014, 01:15 AM   #18
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good to hear from the MB/SK c10 enthusiasts, progress coming soon hopefully
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Well still fairly easy to get parts for the squares so nice for you, should turn out nice, will be watching for posts.
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not sure, I would have to talk him into it
Okay, well let me know, I'd be interested in watching it being built also.
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Is someone trying to start a build off race between brothers.
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Old 03-09-2014, 10:15 PM   #22
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just scored some Scottsdale fender emblems off eBay....cart before the horse, I know but will need them eventually
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Old 03-15-2014, 05:17 PM   #23
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ordered my new box sides fenders rad cradle....
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Nothing like collecting parts, exciting to get a few then get started.
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Old 04-03-2014, 12:13 AM   #25
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hopefully the Manitoba snow melts soon, only the roof of the truck is visible beneath drifting snow. taking a week of holidays in May to get the truck stripped down, old motor pulled and sent to have the bodywork done! did a bit of shopping while I wait, got my new taillight lenses and marker lights, fender emblems, rad cradle, cradle mounts, door hinge pins/bushings, bed sides, fenders. still searching for a hood, grille, tailgate and bumpers but those can be added later
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