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Location: Burnet, Tx
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Project: "ResuWrecktion" '71 Custom Deluxe C-10
The truck:
1971 Custom Deluxe C-10, Long Bed Fleetside. Two tone blue & white, 350 (ZZ3 Crate engine) with TH 350. I bought this truck from the original owner in the summer 1984. I worked my butt off hauling hay and working at a lumber yard to save the $1500 it took to buy it, I was a sophomore in high school! The original owner kept it in mint condition everything on it work, had a camper shell with wood paneling inside and carpet on the bed floor. After several years of having my way with her, in 1990 I decided it was time for a rebuild. Had paint and body done with a smooth tailgate skin, interior was updated. Basically a 90 model seat and steering wheel with door panels, armrests and visors covered in the same style cloth as the new seat. Found a factory tilt wheel, added factory power brake booster and inserted new manual gauges in the factory cluster. GM was just coming out with their crate engine program and I snatched up ZZ3 crate engine. Did a ton of head work and changed the cam and lifters, added a serpentine belt accessory drive system and some 8" Rally wheels. It was just about perfect! It sat in my shop with a cover and would only get driven when I wanted to race or cruise. About 1999 or 2000 my buddy and I were drinking beer in the shop, he was struggling with finding a truck for his son to drive. Kid was a bout to turn 16, I reached into the desk drawer and tossed him the keys to ol' Blue. With the only stipulation of NEVER SELL the truck because one day I may want it back. That day has come! I am calling this the ResuWrecktion because I am resurrecting my first truck from the wreck that she is now. So if you've made it this far, I'll get on to some pics. ![]() Probably happier at this moment than the day I bought it. ![]() ![]() The kid had a wreck, hit pretty hard in the front and has everything pushed to the right. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Truck has the cancer in spots that we're all familiar with on these trucks, rockers, cab corners and kick panels. ![]() ![]() ![]() As you can see, I have my work cut out for me. I have owned literally a dozen of these trucks over the years but have always kept my first true love ![]() This will be a slow build but should be fun, thanks for reading. |
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