'77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DIRTY HAIR · 07-31-2012, 06:21 PM

Ok so ive been snooping around on this sight for 2 years now and didnt want to post my build thread til i had something a little worthy for criticizing.

Ive had this truck for a few years now, it was my daily until i started fixing things that werent broke and then i totally lost interest for almost 2 years. Wanted a street and strip but now i think i know what direction im headed for.

I started my "re" build around january and im right smack in the middle of it. Its a 77 swb with a 383 stroker aluminum heads, muth a thumper cam, hooker shortys, 3" exhaust blah blah blah, some porterbuilt goodies, and sitting on 22/24 centerline smoothies with a healthy set of tires.

Ill start with where i am with the truck right now and then ill post some old pics of the build later.

slimneverdies · 07-31-2012, 06:27 PM

Wow nice! Your unfinished look is sort of the look I want finished. Is it a Dropmember up front?
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DIRTY HAIR · 07-31-2012, 06:36 PM

No....womp, i dont have the drop member yet, just dhp tubular uppers and lower a arms and drop sindles..

And yes i will eventually paint it satin red with some stress scuff sanding on the corners to give it a little worn look but not a fake patina, finishing off with a nice pin stripe badge on the hood

slimneverdies · 07-31-2012, 06:39 PM

Nice... I can't really tell from the pic but are you laying frame or crossmember? It looks pretty low for it not to be z'd or have a Dropmember.
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DIRTY HAIR · 07-31-2012, 06:48 PM

With the 22s up front its about 1/2 an in. From laying the a arm bolts.

Im not sure if i want to lay frame, at first i was crazy about heading in that direction but its not practical for me in that truck. I have an 03 silverado that def lays a smooth flat frame on 22s so i can say i know what its like. But who knows maybe that drop member will come sooner than later.

Gordonr1973 · 07-31-2012, 07:15 PM

Very nice truck!!!!

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 10:55 AM

Thanks...

Here are some more pics when it was static dropped on sticky mickeys.

**N2TRUX** · 08-01-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DIRTY HAIR

Thanks...

Here are some more pics when it was static dropped on sticky mickeys.

Not bad, but I like this version a LOT better...

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 11:22 AM

I KNOW RIGHT! WHAT AM I THINKING?

THE START OF THE BAGGING OF THE FRONT OF THE WHAT AM I THINKING

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 11:33 AM

And then there was the unveiling of the goose neck hitch.. Official farm truck?

**lolife99** · 08-01-2012, 11:55 AM

Very nice!

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

very nice!

thanks!

kmfb · 08-01-2012, 12:01 PM

did you make that transmission crossmember? Truck looks like its off to a great start!

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kmfb

did you make that transmission crossmember? Truck looks like its off to a great start!

transmission tubular crossmember is from porterbuilt.
Great piece! I recomend it for all c10 lovers.

Jonboy · 08-01-2012, 12:19 PM

Good looking truck. I think those are 'Vette hubcaps. Chevette, that is.

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jonboy

good looking truck. I think those are 'vette hubcaps. Chevette, that is.

thanks, ill look in to that. I just like em cuz of how thin they are. They dont stick out too far

Pop's C-10 · 08-01-2012, 01:19 PM

nice round eye

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pop's c-10

nice round eye

thanks

bbbc10 · 08-01-2012, 01:22 PM

bout time i see u start a damn build on here!!! lol

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

bout time i see u start a damn build on here!!! lol

I KNOW I KNOW, ITS JUST THERE ARE TOO MANY GOOD TRUCKS ON HERE.
PLUS THE PAST 2 MONTHS HAVE BEEN HECTIC IN MY GARAGE, EVERY NIGHT HAS BEEN A LATE NIGHT OF BEER DRINKING AND WRENCH TURNING. NO TIME FOR POSTING. BUT ILL MAKE TIME NOW.

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 01:44 PM

This past weekends work consisted of adding the ol' beer bottle opener, welding on the shock mounts, bag mounts, painting them, bolting on the bed, air tank, and some other stuff

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 01:54 PM

Last night i finally figured out how to connect the brake line from the frame, to the rear end. I drilled out a 5/16 fitting to a 1/4 to put on the hard line. Then flared, connected to the female which has a 4 an male on the other side. That connects to a braided steel line which finally connects to the stock new rubber line on the pumnkin.
Braided stainless steel line lets the rear end travel up and down freely.

bbbc10 · 08-01-2012, 05:24 PM

lookin good...now i dnt have to check ya facebook for updates like a creep haha......when u u gona come help me wth mine....i buy the beer lol

DIRTY HAIR · 08-01-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

lookin good...now i dnt have to check ya facebook for updates like a creep haha......when u u gona come help me wth mine....i buy the beer lol

beer?! Im down like james brown!

bbbc10 · 08-01-2012, 07:43 PM

hahahahaah

07-31-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	'77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Ok so ive been snooping around on this sight for 2 years now and didnt want to post my build thread til i had something a little worthy for criticizing. Ive had this truck for a few years now, it was my daily until i started fixing things that werent broke and then i totally lost interest for almost 2 years. Wanted a street and strip but now i think i know what direction im headed for. I started my "re" build around january and im right smack in the middle of it. Its a 77 swb with a 383 stroker aluminum heads, muth a thumper cam, hooker shortys, 3" exhaust blah blah blah, some porterbuilt goodies, and sitting on 22/24 centerline smoothies with a healthy set of tires. Ill start with where i am with the truck right now and then ill post some old pics of the build later. Attached Images

07-31-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Wow nice! Your unfinished look is sort of the look I want finished. Is it a Dropmember up front? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

07-31-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets No....womp, i dont have the drop member yet, just dhp tubular uppers and lower a arms and drop sindles.. And yes i will eventually paint it satin red with some stress scuff sanding on the corners to give it a little worn look but not a fake patina, finishing off with a nice pin stripe badge on the hood

07-31-2012, 06:39 PM	#4
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Nice... I can't really tell from the pic but are you laying frame or crossmember? It looks pretty low for it not to be z'd or have a Dropmember. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

07-31-2012, 06:48 PM	#5
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets With the 22s up front its about 1/2 an in. From laying the a arm bolts. Im not sure if i want to lay frame, at first i was crazy about heading in that direction but its not practical for me in that truck. I have an 03 silverado that def lays a smooth flat frame on 22s so i can say i know what its like. But who knows maybe that drop member will come sooner than later.

07-31-2012, 07:15 PM	#6
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Very nice truck!!!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-01-2012, 10:55 AM	#7
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Thanks... Here are some more pics when it was static dropped on sticky mickeys. Attached Images

08-01-2012, 11:22 AM	#9
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets I KNOW RIGHT! WHAT AM I THINKING? THE START OF THE BAGGING OF THE FRONT OF THE WHAT AM I THINKING Attached Images

08-01-2012, 11:33 AM	#10
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets And then there was the unveiling of the goose neck hitch.. Official farm truck? Attached Images

08-01-2012, 11:55 AM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Very nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-01-2012, 12:01 PM	#13
kmfb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Clackamas, Or Posts: 139	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets did you make that transmission crossmember? Truck looks like its off to a great start!

08-01-2012, 12:19 PM	#15
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Good looking truck. I think those are 'Vette hubcaps. Chevette, that is. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-01-2012, 01:19 PM	#17
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets nice round eye __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

08-01-2012, 01:22 PM	#19
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets bout time i see u start a damn build on here!!! lol

08-01-2012, 01:44 PM	#21
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets This past weekends work consisted of adding the ol' beer bottle opener, welding on the shock mounts, bag mounts, painting them, bolting on the bed, air tank, and some other stuff Attached Images



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08-01-2012, 01:54 PM	#22
DIRTY HAIR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DALLAS Posts: 136	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets Last night i finally figured out how to connect the brake line from the frame, to the rear end. I drilled out a 5/16 fitting to a 1/4 to put on the hard line. Then flared, connected to the female which has a 4 an male on the other side. That connects to a braided steel line which finally connects to the stock new rubber line on the pumnkin. Braided stainless steel line lets the rear end travel up and down freely. Attached Images

08-01-2012, 05:24 PM	#23
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets lookin good...now i dnt have to check ya facebook for updates like a creep haha......when u u gona come help me wth mine....i buy the beer lol

08-01-2012, 07:43 PM	#25
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: '77 c10 "charlene" bagged on billets hahahahaah

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