'76 Chevy C-10 Build
 

Well I bought this truck at my first job "Summer 2009" it cost 1,400. I am 18 and I decided I really wanted this truck, Oh and it is my first vehicle lol.
So it's a 1976 C-10 1/2ton with 350/350.
In the beginning when I first bought this truck it was stock height with a lumber rack and tool box, was the guys work truck.
This truck had little to no rust in it at all! "On back of bed rail next to cab is rusted and passenger side fender is rusted in the lower quarter panel"

What I have done to this truck so far is, rebuilt the front end of the truck with all new balljoints and urethane bushings.
lowered the truck with a Bell-tech rear end flip kit.
I have bought a new passenger side door from LMC and a passenger side fender used in good condition.

I will show my progress within this thread as I build my dream truck!

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Now here are pictures of it today!


http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...d/100_3857.jpg

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...d/100_3858.jpg

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http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...d/100_3867.jpg

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...d/100_3868.jpg

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http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...d/100_3876.jpg

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http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...d/100_3878.jpg

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...d/100_3879.jpg

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Well congrats and welcome to the forum. Looks like your off to a good start. I love that body style

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Thank you, I appreciate it.
I am working on it now, I am sanding down the tail gate. Just wish it didn't look like it would rain on me.

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I've got a question, My truck loves to drift of to the right when driving, I had my wheels aligned but that only helped a little bit, I think it might be the crappy tires I have on the truck, "Tires are very bad" So I was just wondering what you guys think might be the problem?
Thanks.

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Work from today.


Before working on tailgate
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...100_3883-1.jpg

During.
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...2/100_3884.jpg


Where I stopped for the day.
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...2/100_3885.jpg

Here is were the fender is currently. Turn signals are being filled :D
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...2/100_3886.jpg

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/z...2/100_3887.jpg

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Anyone got any ideas for paint for this body style?
Lets hear them :)

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did you get it aligned before or after the rear drop?

Man those round light trucks look good two tone with trim and white roofs.

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After, Also I cut the springs about and 1in 1/2 but I doubt that would cause it, I measured both sides and they are equal.

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The truck looks good & solid. Stance looks right too. It's got some good "patina" going on there. ;) These trucks can pull off about any color. What do YOU like? After all, YOU have to see it everyday.

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Thank you! Well as for the color I am not to sure. I do like black but that is going to require this body to be perfect.
Also, blue is out of the question, Don't want to copy my dad lol. He is painting his 57 chevy candy blue.

I was just more interested in a unique color that is one off.

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what are you using to sand it?

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DA sander, and I think 80 grit paper.
the bed was in the same condition the cab was in before I primered it lol.

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It looks like you are making really good progress. As far as color goes, it kinda looks good in the green. Maybe paint it a rally green (similar to the last paintjob, the brighter one. Rally green is a 69 Camaro color, and looks killer with white). It will be unique, and not in a bad way.

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Thanks Jonboy, that paint scheme sounds nice actually. I will check it out :)

Also does anyone know the lug pattern of my truck? I am confused on it currently

*1976 C-10 1/2ton with 350 SBC 2wd*

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5 on 5

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Its just 5 on 5? its not 3/4 or any?

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nope, just 5 on 5. Pass. car is 5 on 4.75.

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Ok thanks lol, I was confused about the patterns.

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truck doesnt look to bad man. On the filler work did you just fill it or weld a plate over it? also is your frame c notched or what?

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Great job so far on that build mate. I can so see that 90's burb front clip on it. It's your build, have fun with it!

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great start! I say you keep it green. Interior is already green, why fight it? btw, nice rear... that rear bumper is S-T-R-A-I-G-H-T!

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Thanks 54Caddy, and I welded the plate in. seemed easier to do. and yeah I cut the frame and put the notch you get in the kit on the frame.


Haha thanks rolyats, I really do like the 90s burb clips. I see few trucks on here that look killer with it so i might wanna try it.


Lol thanks longbedrick, You think I should keep it green? Maybe a custom green color huh? haha and that bumper has a dent and the chrome is coming off on the dent. you can see the small rust spot.

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well, the pic hide the dent well. i see the chipping chrome. I had a '76 the same color. I painted it lime green. it was my first attempt at bodywork, so my dad recommended a very light color to hide the blemishes. I wish I had a digital camera back then, or I'd post pics

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Haha yeah, same story here. this is my first attempt at body work too. and you will get to see how "WONDERFUL" it turns out xD
Any tips for body work? even though my father is very skilled at it, he is busy with other things :(

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Ah, I see you've been hit by the green goblin as well.. My truck has EVERYTHING green, from the outside, to the seat, door panels, carpet, plastics, seat belts.. UGH..

Truck is a great start, subscribing... :)

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Haha I know right...insane how green this truck is!
Well that will all change. plan on having custom paint job done by a friend *Yay* and gray interior. xD

And thank you! it would be done a lot faster if it wasn't raining and the 57 didn't take up the garaged....
Also I need a daily drive besides relying on this.

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Haha yeah I feel your green pain. Any ideas for the custom paint yet?

Yet again I feel your pain, it's been raining here a LOT, and the caddy is in the garage. My poor truck is in the driveway with a goofy camper shell on it and a tarp hahaha. I do have 3 daily drivers tho.. so at least I don't have to worry about that part of it.

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Well I know I want like a pearl white with another color, two tone style, but I am still looking through colors.

Ahh lol well the camper protects your chassis right?
Ah well I really wanted to get a 90's burb 4x4 and lift it for my daily driver. xD

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Good luck.. It's a long annoying process. I STILL haven't found my exact pink I want.. It's either too purple, or not HOT pink enough. UGH. I just don't want something Kandy.. cause they fade in the sun, and my truck is gonna be seeing a lot of pavement and sun..

Haha.. actually it does.. but there is already a TON of surface rust on my backhalf.. FML.. oh well.. it'll come off easy..
Burb's are sweet.. I needed something lifted so I finally bought a lifted truck.. I'm likin it so far.

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Oh I know... my dads 57 is going to be Candy Blue, and took him a long time to get the color all planned out.

Ah well wire wheel will get it all off xD
Yeah I do have the 2006 F-350....but it is so problematic that its not worth it, so its for sell for 30,000

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Haha yeah..

Wire wheel will def do the truck :)
..Key word: FORD, (Here's your sign) lol.. Good luck selling it :)

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Haha oh I know... it has 19,000 miles on it and was bought brand new of the lot....has been in the shop 10times...at the least. and there is a guy who really wants it and will have the money at the end of the month. has been calling every monday to see if i still have it lol.

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Haha geez.. it must be pretty badass if he keeps calling.. lifted at all or anything??

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Nah its just super clean and well taken care of, also has very very low miles.
And for where I live in is different then all the rest. taken almost all the emblems off and this is the only one that has painted bumpers and two tone.
"For where I live at least"

here is a link xD

http://s1009.photobucket.com/albums/.../Ford%20F-350/

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Sweet.. yeah that's pretty clean for a Ford ;) I like it

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Yup, sad thing is... "its a Ford"
So I have plans on purchasing a 90s burb and dropping a Duramax engine in it with a 6in lift xD maybe more. "That would become my daily driver" I just need a job though.

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LOL!.. yeah a Job would be key in that process. ;):lol: