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Old 08-31-2013, 10:52 PM   #1
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Retro Cali Boys 1981 c10 stepside

Hey guys ,this is Al and Fred of the RetroCaliBoys out of Santa Rosa Ca
We just got a 1981 chevy c10 stepside in the shop that we are gonna do a
Resto mod on, basically bring it back to stock beside the drivetrain ,wheels and suspension

We have a 336 sbc rebuilt ( 350 .60 over , 327 crank ) built by Fred
Turbo 350 rebuilt with a b&m shift kit , built by AL
9inch rearend 3.50 gear ratio

We plan on lowering it 4-5 inches in front and 4 inches in the rear
The wheel will be torq thrust straight 5 spoke 15x7 and 15x10

Up first is a Lil engine work on the stock 305 , then it's body work were gonna paint it the factory midnight black .
Then it susp,steering and brake work .
Well be posting updates as they happen .. Until then ...AL
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Old 09-01-2013, 09:39 AM   #2
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Re: Retro Cali Boys 1981 c10 stepside

Welcome to the site... being this is going to be a build thread would you mind if I moved it to that section It allows others to follow it more closely..... Good luck on your project
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