1966 C10 Frame Off

[C10-66]

So I think it's a good idea to get started with a thread about my build. In May of 2013 I picked up a 1966 C10 Longbed Step Side for $1800 on craigslist. I originally picked up the truck to just move from one house to another, but quickly fell in love with the truck:

No power steering
No A/C
No Power Brakes (All drum)
Carbed 305
TH350 Transmission
Rusted Body



It was a lot of fun until stuff started falling apart on me one piece at a time. Quickly I was spending more time fixing it than driving it. So I started the frame off restoration.

I have included some pictures of the truck here before I started taking it apart.



This is the 305 that came in the truck



This is a 12-bolt rear end that was poorly painted.

My plans for the project are to do a frame off hot rod. I have a couple LT1's and a lot of parts for them. I would like to ladder bar the rear end and change it to coil over shocks. All disk brake conversion, and more to come. I'm sure there will be some $$'s involved, but this thread will help me track my progress and get some opinions about what I should/shouldn't do.

As always, thanks for viewing my first thread and build.