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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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