12-25-2013, 01:13 AM | #1 |
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My 83' C10 Build
Haven't started a thread for my truck yet (Couldn't figure out how to start a new thread)
Current Situation: Need to rebuild the motor since the valve stem seals are leaking oil into the pistons, also it's the original motor so it has got some miles on it for sure. Need to change the transmission out from a 3 speed to an automatic, need to change out all that goes along with that. Slight metal work on a few place, worst being on the driver side floor and side kick panel, needs body work (pics coming soon). Needs paint, wiring harness for the electric windows and locks on the doors, new windshield, new interior pretty much, new stereo and new steering box or rebuild. Plans for the truck are a few: Rebuild the motor Automatic Trans Custom exhaust with headers and turbo mufflers (will be true dual exhaust) Drop 2.5 inch front and 4 inch back New bench seat maybe bucket seats Tilt steering column with column-shift New carpet New dash pad New door panels New seat belts Custom center console (I'll make my self with fiberglass) Custom switches for interior lights, locks and windows New rear bumper (81-82 with lights in bumper) Move fog lights from inside grille to the bumper Make a custom grille Change over headlights to halogen lights Dynamat in the interior Black paint with single red pinstrip one inch below the body line 20 inch american racing rims, black with machined face Well that's pretty much, I've estimated about $3000 when everything is complete besides paint and rims. I'll be buying parts from 4 different places; lmctruck.com, rockauto.com, summitracing.com and wrench a part in Belton, Texas. Few more things to consider are that this will be frame off restoration, I'll be undercoating the frame as well as the under side of the bed, cab and inner fender wells. Hoping to be out driving this truck within a few months. PICS TO COME SOON!!!
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12-25-2013, 01:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: My 83' C10 Build
Hey Matt, to start a build thread go here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=139 and click on the "New Thread" button to the left of the page. Buddy
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12-25-2013, 02:21 AM | #3 |
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Re: My 83' C10 Build
Thanks! Had to start a new thread, wouldn't let me edit so I'll be deleting this one.
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12-25-2013, 02:42 AM | #4 |
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Re: My 83' C10 Build
Pictures!! Found some on my phone, these are a little old but I haven't really done anything since these were taken so we're good.
My truck! Grille removed and parts stacked up in the back with a view of part of our 6 acre yard Just another view of my truck, considering keeping the stock rims when all said and done, we'll see. This is one before I took apart the interior, little blurry but that's all I have. After I took out the interior, everything but the wiring and ac is out actually. The leaky steering box that needs to be rebuilt or get a new one The floor on the driver side that needs to be fixed, nothing major but I have to buy a welder which I'll enjoy buying (; Lastly, where my steering column and clutch used to be. As you can tell the gauges have been removed along with the ac controls, radio and windshield wiper controller.
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