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HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:11 PM

I figured its about time I start workin on my 73 c20 so im starting a build thread for it! It started out as my stepdads grandfathers truck. I got it in 2005. It has a 350/350 combo. All factory. Now has 102k original miles. Body is pretty rusty so i have been trying to get replacement panels for it. Build will be slow but should be an awesome truck when its finished!

Plans: Beefing up the 350 and replacing all gaskets and seals.
700r4 conversion, ditch the 4:10 gears and swap to some 3:73 gears
Having joe231 cut the frame and do a lwb to swb conversion
redo the whole interior, and have the truck repainted either blue or bright red, maybe keep it orange, idk??

I'll try to get pics up since i love pics..
first set is from 2007 during a winter storm we had. Sadly thats only pics i have of it before i started tearing it apart..

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Pulled the rotted bed off and hauled it to the scrap yard..
my friend jake in the pic with a strange look on his face haha

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:32 PM

another pic

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:38 PM

Got a new drivers front fender on craigslist for $20 delivered to my door so i yanked the old one off and put the new one on..

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:46 PM

drivers fender mounted and shot with some rattle can primer..

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:50 PM

pulled the carpet and cleaned the inside up a bit.. was very suprised how clean the floor pans were.. no rust like the bed and fenders lol.. the inside is very good shape for its age, only two small cracks in the dash

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:51 PM

what looks like rust on the floors is just dirt

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 01:54 PM

the 73 c20 parked next to a 82 c10 short stepside that i bought on craigslist for $200, had a inline 6 and 3 speed on the floor. Got it as a project but figured out i didnt have time or money for two projects so i sold it about 3 days later...

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 02:00 PM

c20 got some new shoes! scored a set of 20" wheels on (you guessed it) craigslist for $150 bucks, without tires.. had some tires slapped on it from a local used tire shop and slapped em on over at joes house while he welded up my exhaust

Might switch to some smaller tires or some 18" wheels later on..

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 02:04 PM

forgot to add a motor pic.. I just put the new breather on it yesterday, makes it look WAY better than it did..

this is all i have for now..

RandyP · 09-12-2010, 02:07 PM

Joe welded on it? You're brave!

j/k, Joe's a good friend to have. Wish he'd move closer....

HotRod73 · 09-12-2010, 02:12 PM

lol jk yea he is, and he did a good job on my mufflers they were just clamped on and i didnt want them to fall off! muffler shop wanted $60 to weld a few welds, so im very greatful!

joe231 · 09-12-2010, 05:05 PM

Right on Chris!
Glad to see you got a thread started

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*nbpro* · 09-12-2010, 05:58 PM

looks good kepp it up

HotRod73 · 11-08-2010, 01:36 PM

more pics... finally!

HotRod73 · 11-08-2010, 01:38 PM

..

HotRod73 · 11-08-2010, 01:41 PM

More pics.

HotRod73 · 11-08-2010, 01:43 PM

,.....

HotRod73 · 11-08-2010, 01:45 PM

The plans are now to ditch the 3/4 ton chassis and swap everything over to a 1/2 ton swb chassis with my cab, get a new bed, and front clip and then have it all painted.. going to replace everything on the inside of the cab and freshen up the motor while its all apart..

Keith Seymore · 11-08-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRod73

another pic

LOL! -

I have a picture like that, too!

joe231 · 11-08-2010, 07:26 PM

Have you picked up your new chassis yet?
Decided to go half ton, eh?

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HotRod73 · 11-10-2010, 10:39 AM

Not yet, grabbin a whole swb truck for $125 cash, body is not great but frame is solid.. i sold motor/trans so i have some cash to play with now.. sell doors and interior yet??

HotRod73 · 11-10-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

LOL! -

I have a picture like that, too!

Right on

only yours looks like it has fresh paint =)

HotRod73 · 11-20-2010, 01:21 PM

Slow updates sorry! I got started on painting the cab, used the dupli color paint shops paint (cheap and easy to use) i know its not the best on the market but it will do for me. It actually turned out very nice and has excellent shine. Here are a few pics
BTW i chose sublime green pearl, just cause its different =)

HotRod73 · 11-20-2010, 01:22 PM

only pics so far, i also got the frame sanded and painted silver

09-12-2010, 01:11 PM	#1
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	73 Chevy C20 Build I figured its about time I start workin on my 73 c20 so im starting a build thread for it! It started out as my stepdads grandfathers truck. I got it in 2005. It has a 350/350 combo. All factory. Now has 102k original miles. Body is pretty rusty so i have been trying to get replacement panels for it. Build will be slow but should be an awesome truck when its finished! Plans: Beefing up the 350 and replacing all gaskets and seals. 700r4 conversion, ditch the 4:10 gears and swap to some 3:73 gears Having joe231 cut the frame and do a lwb to swb conversion redo the whole interior, and have the truck repainted either blue or bright red, maybe keep it orange, idk?? I'll try to get pics up since i love pics.. first set is from 2007 during a winter storm we had. Sadly thats only pics i have of it before i started tearing it apart.. Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 01:31 PM	#2
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build Pulled the rotted bed off and hauled it to the scrap yard.. my friend jake in the pic with a strange look on his face haha Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction) Last edited by HotRod73; 09-12-2010 at 01:33 PM.

09-12-2010, 01:32 PM	#3
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build another pic Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 01:38 PM	#4
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build Got a new drivers front fender on craigslist for $20 delivered to my door so i yanked the old one off and put the new one on.. Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 01:46 PM	#5
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build drivers fender mounted and shot with some rattle can primer.. Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 01:50 PM	#6
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build pulled the carpet and cleaned the inside up a bit.. was very suprised how clean the floor pans were.. no rust like the bed and fenders lol.. the inside is very good shape for its age, only two small cracks in the dash Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 01:51 PM	#7
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build what looks like rust on the floors is just dirt __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 01:54 PM	#8
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build the 73 c20 parked next to a 82 c10 short stepside that i bought on craigslist for $200, had a inline 6 and 3 speed on the floor. Got it as a project but figured out i didnt have time or money for two projects so i sold it about 3 days later... Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 02:00 PM	#9
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build c20 got some new shoes! scored a set of 20" wheels on (you guessed it) craigslist for $150 bucks, without tires.. had some tires slapped on it from a local used tire shop and slapped em on over at joes house while he welded up my exhaust Might switch to some smaller tires or some 18" wheels later on.. Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 02:04 PM	#10
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build forgot to add a motor pic.. I just put the new breather on it yesterday, makes it look WAY better than it did.. this is all i have for now.. Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 02:07 PM	#11
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build Joe welded on it? You're brave! j/k, Joe's a good friend to have. Wish he'd move closer.... __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-12-2010, 02:12 PM	#12
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build lol jk yea he is, and he did a good job on my mufflers they were just clamped on and i didnt want them to fall off! muffler shop wanted $60 to weld a few welds, so im very greatful! __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

09-12-2010, 05:05 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build Right on Chris! Glad to see you got a thread started Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-12-2010, 05:58 PM	#14
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build looks good kepp it up

11-08-2010, 01:36 PM	#15
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build more pics... finally! __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)



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11-08-2010, 01:38 PM	#16
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build .. Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

11-08-2010, 01:41 PM	#17
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build More pics. Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

11-08-2010, 01:43 PM	#18
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build ,..... Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

11-08-2010, 01:45 PM	#19
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build The plans are now to ditch the 3/4 ton chassis and swap everything over to a 1/2 ton swb chassis with my cab, get a new bed, and front clip and then have it all painted.. going to replace everything on the inside of the cab and freshen up the motor while its all apart.. __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

11-08-2010, 07:26 PM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build Have you picked up your new chassis yet? Decided to go half ton, eh? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-10-2010, 10:39 AM	#22
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build Not yet, grabbin a whole swb truck for $125 cash, body is not great but frame is solid.. i sold motor/trans so i have some cash to play with now.. sell doors and interior yet?? __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

11-20-2010, 01:21 PM	#24
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build Slow updates sorry! I got started on painting the cab, used the dupli color paint shops paint (cheap and easy to use) i know its not the best on the market but it will do for me. It actually turned out very nice and has excellent shine. Here are a few pics BTW i chose sublime green pearl, just cause its different =) __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

11-20-2010, 01:22 PM	#25
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: 73 Chevy C20 Build only pics so far, i also got the frame sanded and painted silver Attached Images __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

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