New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

Just wanted to say hello, and give a little info on me and my project "Bad Decisions".

I am a car guy, with quite a bit of experience dealing with engine building, turbo systems, EFI, and suspension. I am looking to increase my knowledge on domestics, and get back to working on older chevy's.

So far as I can tell, this is a great site with fantastic real world information.

Picked up my 76 two weeks ago when I returned from being stationed in Japan.
Long story short, I ended up driving it down from WA to Southern California. It was an eventful trip that allowed me to find out what all needs replaced.

Overall condition is decent to rough, but has plenty of potential. Has a 350 swapped in it as well as the turbo 350 tranny and 12 bolt rear end (open). Very minimal rust, but previous owner was into front yard auto painting, and 7th grade metal shop fabrication skills.

Plan's for now include
factory 1/2 ton rear leaf springs install (7 leaf driver, 8 leaf passanger currently installed). (in process)
Front sway bar install. (completed)
Full electrical replacement / resto (in process)
Full bushing kit
2.5 drop spindles front (coil spring replacement to adjust for neutral rake)
flip kit rear
New hood
repair sheetmetal, fix rust
flush mount aftermarket gauges.
Engine refresh
full exhaust (quiet)
about a million little things to keep me busy

Pictures will be up soon.

Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

Welcome..Can never have too many Stepsides on the site.

Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

Cool. We are doing a '82 stepside for my son and I have a '65 stepside I will work on again some day...

Welcome to the forum!

Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

Welcome. Sounds like a good project. Looking forward to pics.
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Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

Finally got around to posting up a picture of the truck.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ps3047407b.jpg

Just completed the rear flip kit, and DJM 3" drop spindles in the front. It sits exactly the way I wanted.

Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

That's a decent looking ride. Good score!

Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

Like the way she's sitting..Wish I had a round eye.

Did you end up doing anything with the coils?

Some dog dishes might look pretty cool on that truck..

Re: New Member 1976 C10 Stepside
 

Nice truck dude