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rolyats · 03-10-2010, 09:01 PM

Decided to move the thread over to Projects and Builds because what was going to be a simple touch up job has now sprouted wings.

Bought this baby for $800 and renamed her LeAnn.

the first pic of her is the day I brought her home.

2nd pic is with the old school Saw Blade Rims I bought.

rolyats · 03-10-2010, 09:05 PM

Here are some pics of what she looks like inside.

rolyats · 03-10-2010, 09:10 PM

Started to rip her apart today. Lifted the carpet and held my breath for the rusted floor pan that I was dreading! Well I found this: A teeny bit of rust spotting on the passanger side floor, but the rest was like it just came out of the factory!

rolyats · 03-10-2010, 09:19 PM

Then started working on the rest of the truck. I am swopping the Fleetside for a Stepside. What we did yesterday and today was to take off the old bed, and then started undercoating the frame and sanding the cab and front end.

rolyats · 03-10-2010, 09:22 PM

Then we ended the day by mocking up the bed so I can take pics of what LeAnn's junk is gonna look like, and I tell you what, this baby is gonna have junk in her trunk!
Tomorrow we are going to take off the front clip and replace it with a 83 front clip You notice that we sanded the present front clip, but like i said, ideas sprouted wings and we decided to change the look a bit and have the hood latch open from inside the cab), will post more pics of that tomorrow night.

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 09:44 PM

Wow man, This looks like a nice project! doesn't look to rusted out haha.
Seeing the different saw blade wheels made the truck look better hahaha.
Can't wait to see what you are going to do next, good job!

flamingbig10 · 03-10-2010, 09:45 PM

nice project, they did make inside cab hood releases in 79

rolyats · 03-10-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Wow man, This looks like a nice project! doesn't look to rusted out haha.
Seeing the different saw blade wheels made the truck look better hahaha.
Can't wait to see what you are going to do next, good job!

Thanks man. Very little rust, much to my suprise. yep, gotta love them old school blades...............

rolyats · 03-10-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

nice project, they did make inside cab hood releases in 79

To my knowledge, they did not, but do not take that to the bank! I had the air filter and housing stolen out of the truck the 2nd night it was home, because of the outside hood release, so I was very adament at getting the in-cab release, and then also decided that if I am going to change the housing for the radiator to do that, then I might as well change the front clip so that I can change the grille like I wanted to also!

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

To my knowledge, they did not, but do not take that to the bank! I had the air filter and housing stolen out of the truck the 2nd night it was home, because of the outside hood release, so I was very adament at getting the in-cab release, and then also decided that if I am going to change the housing for the radiator to do that, then I might as well change the front clip so that I can change the grille like I wanted to also!

Lol I want to change mine to a in cab hood release too.
With the billet grill in it, its so hard to open the hood...and bending the grill sucks lol.

rolyats · 03-10-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Lol I want to change mine to a in cab hood release too.
With the billet grill in it, its so hard to open the hood...and bending the grill sucks lol.

I feel you right there Bro. You gone read my mind, thats exactly the path I am headed in

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 10:41 PM

Lol, Well you are going with the 83 front clip?
I want the 90's burb front clip.

rolyats · 03-11-2010, 12:52 PM

It is raining today, so it limited what we could do, but got the front clip off (pic 1 and 2) and the rear end off(pic 3)

SevenSeries · 03-11-2010, 01:53 PM

Nice work dude! I can't do to much because its my only ride! Lol
Your front end and rear end looks clean

rolyats · 03-11-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Nice work dude! I can't do to much because its my only ride! Lol
Your front end and rear end looks clean

LOL......... I feel you. This is gonna be my daily driver, so right now I am bumming my daughters car when it is available or driving my scooter if the weather is good enough (no pouring rain or snow)!

SevenSeries · 03-11-2010, 06:18 PM

Haha yeah, atleast you can bum a ride! the truck i normally drive is in the shop
*stupid 2006 F-350*
Lol scooter? how does that work out for you?

rolyats · 03-11-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Haha yeah, atleast you can bum a ride! the truck i normally drive is in the shop
*stupid 2006 F-350*
Lol scooter? how does that work out for you?

F350........... thats a tank man, dang!
I love that scooter, it's a 150cc Chinese cheapie that I have for 2 years now, and I can go to work for 4 days on about $4.00 (that's a tank). The only excuse I need to ride it, is that the sun is out! I will post a pic of it sometime.

bigdnew · 03-11-2010, 10:19 PM

How is the fleetside bed and what are you going to do with it.

rolyats · 03-11-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdnew

How is the fleetside bed and what are you going to do with it.

The bed is in decent shape, has a small rust spot in the bed floor. Will probably try and hoc it for a coupla hundred bucks. Must still make the effort to put it on craigslist.

flamingbig10 · 03-12-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

To my knowledge, they did not, but do not take that to the bank! I had the air filter and housing stolen out of the truck the 2nd night it was home, because of the outside hood release, so I was very adament at getting the in-cab release, and then also decided that if I am going to change the housing for the radiator to do that, then I might as well change the front clip so that I can change the grille like I wanted to also!

they did but there wasn't many with the option
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=42

SevenSeries · 03-12-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

F350........... thats a tank man, dang!
I love that scooter, it's a 150cc Chinese cheapie that I have for 2 years now, and I can go to work for 4 days on about $4.00 (that's a tank). The only excuse I need to ride it, is that the sun is out! I will post a pic of it sometime.

Haha it is a tank! it is very hard to park at school.... and 90$ to fill

I would love to have that scooter!
Also it might come out of the shop tomorrow! woot. 2,340$$$$ later....

rolyats · 03-12-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

they did but there wasn't many with the option
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=42

I looked on LMC, but obviously not well enough, as I found it after checking your reply! Go figure! Good to know though. Thanks

rolyats · 03-12-2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SevenSeries

Haha it is a tank! it is very hard to park at school.... and 90$ to fill

I would love to have that scooter!
Also it might come out of the shop tomorrow! woot. 2,340$$$$ later....

You must love that tank bro, spending that kinda money on it................ As for the scooter, I saved more than double the money I spent on it, on gas I would have used had I used my truck to work every day! Worth every penny I spent buying it!

rolyats · 03-14-2010, 05:35 PM

Just got the rear end installed (first 2 pics)and the replacement front clip delivered (next 3 pics). Will start attaching the front clip tomorrow and hopefully, wet sanding the the bed.

SevenSeries · 03-14-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rolyats

You must love that tank bro, spending that kinda money on it................ As for the scooter, I saved more than double the money I spent on it, on gas I would have used had I used my truck to work every day! Worth every penny I spent buying it!

Lol I got lucky and was able to turn it over to insurance for vandalism.
I am kind of looking for a street bike now. as a daily driver.

03-10-2010, 09:01 PM	#1
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Decided to move the thread over to Projects and Builds because what was going to be a simple touch up job has now sprouted wings. Bought this baby for $800 and renamed her LeAnn. the first pic of her is the day I brought her home. 2nd pic is with the old school Saw Blade Rims I bought. Attached Images Last edited by rolyats; 03-11-2010 at 10:11 PM.

03-10-2010, 09:05 PM	#2
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Here are some pics of what she looks like inside. Attached Images

03-10-2010, 09:10 PM	#3
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Started to rip her apart today. Lifted the carpet and held my breath for the rusted floor pan that I was dreading! Well I found this: A teeny bit of rust spotting on the passanger side floor, but the rest was like it just came out of the factory! Attached Images

03-10-2010, 09:19 PM	#4
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Then started working on the rest of the truck. I am swopping the Fleetside for a Stepside. What we did yesterday and today was to take off the old bed, and then started undercoating the frame and sanding the cab and front end. Attached Images

03-10-2010, 09:22 PM	#5
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Then we ended the day by mocking up the bed so I can take pics of what LeAnn's junk is gonna look like, and I tell you what, this baby is gonna have junk in her trunk! Tomorrow we are going to take off the front clip and replace it with a 83 front clip You notice that we sanded the present front clip, but like i said, ideas sprouted wings and we decided to change the look a bit and have the hood latch open from inside the cab), will post more pics of that tomorrow night. Attached Images Last edited by rolyats; 03-10-2010 at 09:34 PM.

03-10-2010, 09:44 PM	#6
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Wow man, This looks like a nice project! doesn't look to rusted out haha. Seeing the different saw blade wheels made the truck look better hahaha. Can't wait to see what you are going to do next, good job! __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

03-10-2010, 09:45 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB nice project, they did make inside cab hood releases in 79 __________________ 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

03-10-2010, 10:41 PM	#12
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Lol, Well you are going with the 83 front clip? I want the 90's burb front clip. __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

03-11-2010, 12:52 PM	#13
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB It is raining today, so it limited what we could do, but got the front clip off (pic 1 and 2) and the rear end off(pic 3) Attached Images

03-11-2010, 01:53 PM	#14
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Nice work dude! I can't do to much because its my only ride! Lol Your front end and rear end looks clean __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

03-11-2010, 06:18 PM	#16
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Haha yeah, atleast you can bum a ride! the truck i normally drive is in the shop stupid 2006 F-350 Lol scooter? how does that work out for you? __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

03-11-2010, 10:19 PM	#18
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB How is the fleetside bed and what are you going to do with it. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

03-14-2010, 05:35 PM	#24
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: LeAnn - 1979 C10 SWB Just got the rear end installed (first 2 pics)and the replacement front clip delivered (next 3 pics). Will start attaching the front clip tomorrow and hopefully, wet sanding the the bed. Attached Images



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