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BlueEK9 01-12-2014 03:13 PM

Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Many people have been asking me to put together a build thread so here we go.

My name is Chris Fowler from Puyallup Washington. I started Northwest C10s on Facebook and have multiple C10 projects going on at the same time.

This build in particular is a tribute to my late grandfather that passed away in 2013. His name was George Williams, he was a Air force veteran, a retired union plumber and owned his own company which was originally started by his father Earl Williams.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps0e3npewo.jpg
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http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...pssm2m6owb.jpg

I purchased this second owner truck out of Shelton Washington in 2010 with the intention of using it as donor parts for a short bed project that I am still working on. Shortly after getting the truck home I quickly realized it was much to nice too nice tear apart and had great patina so I set out to build a shop truck. The first step was to come up with a catchy logo for the doors.

As my grandfathers health began declining and the family began reminiscing over old photos I decided to throw ideas like Rusty Nuts Speed Shop out the window and build tribute truck to my grandfather using his original business logo, Williams Plumbing.

The truck is not entirely finished but here is a picture of me showing it to my grandmother for the first time just months after my grandfathers funeral.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...pshkge6sei.png

You can also find me on Instagram by searching my user name, blueek9. The name BlueEK9 comes from one of my old projects, a blue EK9 Honda Civic that was featured in multiple magazines.

The truck is a 1967 Chevy C10 Custom with a panoramic rear window. It started life with a 327 and red interior although the previous owner swapped those out for a fresh 350 and black upholstery.

More pictures to come...

'79squared 01-12-2014 04:26 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Always love to see your truck in pic's and person Chris.
:wave:

BlueEK9 01-12-2014 04:41 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Thanks Mike, I'll post more pics once I can sit down at my laptop.

builtbyKane 01-12-2014 04:46 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Way to keep the family business alive. Truck looks perfect as is. Very cool.

FRENCHBLUE72 01-12-2014 04:59 PM

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Glad to see you on here finally...

BlueEK9 01-12-2014 05:04 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Nice picture, that was pre-airbags.

pickup67man 01-12-2014 06:52 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
I subscribed to see some unpublished pics.

67ctener 01-12-2014 09:38 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Hey this thing looks familiar, glad you started a thread.

BlueEK9 01-12-2014 09:41 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
She is how it looked just before the transformation started.http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...pswpceea1l.jpg

808_67C10 01-12-2014 09:42 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
I have seen many pics of your truck... Glad to see you on here!!!!

BlueEK9 01-12-2014 09:47 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Thanks 808_67C10. I see you're in Hawaii, that is my home away from home.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808_67C10 (Post 6467769)
I have seen many pics of your truck... Glad to see you on here!!!!


BlueEK9 01-12-2014 09:48 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
I first picked up a set of 6 lug corvette rallies and started gathering parts to lower it.http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/d28a3a5c.jpg

BlueEK9 01-12-2014 09:54 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Next step was to install some Porterbuilt shocks relocators, new shocks, 3" front springs with 2.5" drop spindles, 6" rear springs and a Porterbuilt adjustable trac bar in the rear.http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/9ee8d3b8.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/379b24e5.jpg

BlueEK9 01-12-2014 10:03 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Here's the Porterbuilt trac bar.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/864f9e2d.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/f9c4dd75.jpg
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BlueEK9 01-12-2014 10:05 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
As you can see it was pretty low for a static drop.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/b05ca65b.jpg
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510ducati 01-14-2014 03:40 AM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Super cool ride man! Being a plumber myself and damn proud of my trade I love it! Awesome tribute!
-Joao

808_67C10 01-14-2014 12:07 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueEK9 (Post 6467787)
Thanks 808_67C10. I see you're in Hawaii, that is my home away from home.

Hit me up when u come out.

BlueEK9 01-14-2014 12:10 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Thanks 510ducati

Quote:

Originally Posted by 510ducati (Post 6470149)
Super cool ride man! Being a plumber myself and damn proud of my trade I love it! Awesome tribute!
-Joao


BlueEK9 01-14-2014 12:16 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
A few pics with the static drop on rallies.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/5f4be911.jpg
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BlueEK9 01-14-2014 12:18 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/f592d1ec.jpg
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BlueEK9 01-14-2014 12:26 PM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
After lowering it and throwing the rallies on I began painting the shop logos on the doors.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/d236c573.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/4f9a592c.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...psa8mrrzvt.jpg

BlueEK9 01-15-2014 12:31 AM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Test fitting the 20" Boyd Magneatos that I picked up on Craigslist.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/653af75f.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/e2186531.jpg

BlueEK9 01-15-2014 12:34 AM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Picked up a set of original plates at a swap meet for $15.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/3a61e228.jpg

67ctener 01-15-2014 12:43 AM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Man you work fast:metal:

BlueEK9 01-15-2014 12:54 AM

Re: Williams Plumbing 67 C10
 
Picked up some tires, bolted the rims on and started pinstriping the hood.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...pszcwl9kqo.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/f296a0f7.jpg


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