maxxy's 81 bagged c10 build

[maxxxy]

This is my truck and its build.
it is an 1981 chevy c10 regular cab shortwide bed.
i bought it for $600 plus auction fees at an auction.

looks like bed/frame is bent but it is not. the motor is siting on one side causing the bed to flex.
this is pictures from the day i got it.

[N2TRUX]

Smoking deal...

[maxxxy]

pulled off bed

[maxxxy]

removed bag over axle brackets. will do a bag on bar wishbone setup

removed front notch reinforcement. will replace later

cut 1 inch out of notch

this is the current stance. i really like it

[Davidmichael]

nice score. Can't wait to see what you do to it.

[maxxxy]

i am about to build a wishbone link setup out of 2x2 1/8" tube. i ordered my rod ends/bushings from ***************** on sunday july 11th. its been 6 business days and they've yet to come in > lol

[joe231]

nice man!
that is one heck of a deal!
what auction was that?

[scotts62]

keeping an eye on this one

[JohnC]

Glad to see you started a build thread. Looks like a good start to the project!

[justpball]

nice score!

[glock35ipsc]

Nice score!! But looking at the grille and the headlight/marker light, that's not an 81. Unless some changed out the grill, rad support and bumper, it's an 83 or >. What is the last 8 digits of the VIN?

[maxxxy]

thanks guys. i got it at dealers auto actiom in okc.
you really think thats an 83 and newer front? the last 8 in the vin is BS151210 Which i thought that B meant 81.

[glock35ipsc]

It's an 81 then, but that is not an 81-82 front end. This is what the 81-82's look like. Note the marker lights are in the bumper.

Single headlight option:



Dual headlight option:

[mcbassin]

Looks like a nice project and sweet price too! following along.

[bjcaldwe]

Cool build. I probably should have kept my 73 and done this intead of dreaming big about a 52 gmc lol.

[maxxxy]

finally got my rod ends in! (after 2 weeks in what was said to be 3 days)


i welded some 3/4" all thread to some to make them adjustable


i removed the front leaf spring perches and front support thingy to make room.


and i welded in my own "support thingy". lol

[Niterider]

I am totally gona be watching this build, this is exactly what I want to do with my suspension next summer! Keep up the great work!

[JohnC]

I like your detailed explanations of what you are doing. "Support Thingy"

[87chevy.com]

Originally Posted by maxxxy

i welded some 3/4" all thread to some to make them adjustable

maybe its the fuzzy picture but the weld on such an important piece doesnt look that strong. I would double check the grade on that 3/4 all thread... i would want to know what grade for sure... im with everyone else.. ive never seen a grade 8 all thread. plus when you weld bolts, they arnt as strong as they use to be.
clint

[joe231]

Nice!
I'm just curious what strength rating the all thread has. Most all of it I've seen is low or no grade, pretty weak stuff. Just trying to err on the cautious side

[JohnC]

Most all thread is grade 2. Which is soft.

[BGRAFX]

Nice score, already has flip handle and k5 tailgate band.

[maxxxy]

yeah dealers auto auction is correct. i normally would be hesitant on someone elses project but for the price and with as little things they couldve screwed it up beyond repair, i couldn't pass it up. and 99% of the body work is done too.
the guy at atwoods (who seemed to know what he was talking about) told me all thread as big as 3/4" should bea able to hold up to most anything i throw at it.

i was getting sick if the copper on the back of the cab so layed down some primer.


i added extra support to the support thingys. im pretty sure thats what they called it at the factory right? haha

[maxxxy]

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Nice score, already has flip handle and k5 tailgate band.

Yeah!!! its pretty sweet project i think

[Redhouse]

Any progress?