1968 GMC P-10 Ice Cream Truck

[P10-001]

Starting a thread for my p-10 that I got about a month ago. It was last used as an ice cream truck. My plans are to make it into a cool ice cream truck low rider. So far I'm really liking the style of these and how different they are.

[P10-001]

Started with lots of paint stripper and totally rewiring it.

[P10-001]

I think the previous owners had a freezer right behind the drivers seat. The c channel under the floor and the floor were rotted badly.

[P10-001]

Started replacing the floor today.

[P10-001]

More floor

[stomper]

Makin alot of progress! Thanks for posting.

[P10-001]

I picked up a steering column from the junk yard, mine was trash. It is a mid 70's column. The previous owner changed the transmission to an auto. All I had to do to make it work was change the steering linkage to the steering box.

[P10-001]

I'm looking to do an air bag set up on mine. I am looking at ekstensive metal works, they have a dual compressor kit for about 1700. I don't think I'll C-notch it. I want to get as low as I can and keep the floor the same.
Any suggestions?

[240zdogg]

Originally Posted by P10-001

I'm looking to do an air bag set up on mine. I am looking at ekstensive metal works, they have a dual compressor kit for about 1700. I don't think I'll C-notch it. I want to get as low as I can and keep the floor the same.
Any suggestions?

I haven't study my companies yet but i'll check out your and see what i come up with, Im 50/50 on the C-notch, it can work out great as a theft deterrent, can steal a car if its on the ground but also im not too happy about having a hump on the inside of the P-10.

Im always thinking of theft deterrent and safety.

[240zdogg]

Check out the LED lights.... they replaced the yellow flashers but im have some killer little flasher im going to install later in the windows.

[P10-001]

Originally Posted by 240zdogg

Check out the LED lights.... they replaced the yellow flashers but im have some killer little flasher im going to install later in the windows.

Looks good!
I went with led signal lights instead on mine. Anything was an improvement on mine!

[240zdogg]

Originally Posted by P10-001

Looks good!
I went with led signal lights instead on mine. Anything was an improvement on mine!

Sweet.... i love to see the air ride done, ill keep that company in mind. I have 3 other projects im trying to finish also,70 240z,81 maxima wasgon and my P10,with a bum budget. Super cool on the LED headlights also, i brought a set but there 5 3/4 size so if you seen the headlight missing in my pic....im trying to convert it to fit

[mike48]

New to the forum. I just put a SBC 350/TH350 into a '74 P10. It also has factory PB, disc and drum. Did the P10's come with V-8s? Next is PS. I can post pics if anyone is interested.

[P10-001]

I ordered all of my air ride stuff yesterday. Ekstensive had a 20% off sale. This will be my first time installing an air ride kit, wish me luck.

[P10-001]

Not a ton of progress today. I got the firewall primed and painted.
I'm thinking of going with custom gauges, the oem one seems like more trouble than it's worth.
I've also been looking at how much higher the front fenders are than the rear. I think it might look good to drop them about 6".
Any thoughts?

[240zdogg]

Just got my radiator shoe horn in today, 3 row aluminum i got off freezebay as a blem, had to cut the side mounts off but the top will work just fine. Also had to grind the support at the top to allow the hose to fit thru. " radiators4less " here the size... Core Size: 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 2 1/4

3 Rows Of Tubes

Tank Size: 2 3/4 X 21 - Both

Inlet Hose Connection: 1 3/4 Driver Side

Outlet Hose Connection: 1 1/2 Passenger Side - Curved Upward Slightly Side

Transmission Oil Cooler: NO

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

23" HIGH X 23 3/8" WIDE

MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT HOLE SPECS

22 1/8" WIDE CENTER TO CENTER

11 3/4 HIGH CENTER TO CENTER

Here what it fits......

1953-1954


DODGE CORONET


MOST ENGINES / CHECK HOSE PLACEMENT

1953-1954


MULTIPLE DODGE CARS


MOST ENGINES / CHECK HOSE PLACEMENT

Got it as a blem for $99.00 with free shipping.

[P10-001]

Originally Posted by 240zdogg

Just got my radiator shoe horn in today, 3 row aluminum i got off freezebay as a blem, had to cut the side mounts off but the top will work just fine. Also had to grind the support at the top to allow the hose to fit thru. " radiators4less " here the size... Core Size: 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 2 1/4

3 Rows Of Tubes

Tank Size: 2 3/4 X 21 - Both

Inlet Hose Connection: 1 3/4 Driver Side

Outlet Hose Connection: 1 1/2 Passenger Side - Curved Upward Slightly Side

Transmission Oil Cooler: NO

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

23" HIGH X 23 3/8" WIDE

MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT HOLE SPECS

22 1/8" WIDE CENTER TO CENTER

11 3/4 HIGH CENTER TO CENTER

Here what it fits......

1953-1954


DODGE CORONET


MOST ENGINES / CHECK HOSE PLACEMENT

1953-1954


MULTIPLE DODGE CARS


MOST ENGINES / CHECK HOSE PLACEMENT

Got it as a blem for $99.00 with free shipping.

Looks good!
Mine has a newer radiator in it already, it's mounted to the grill support. I'm probably going to use an electric fan on it. I got rid of the old radiator support. There is a lot more room in there now.

[240zdogg]

Originally Posted by P10-001

Looks good!
Mine has a newer radiator in it already, it's mounted to the grill support. I'm probably going to use an electric fan on it. I got rid of the old radiator support. There is a lot more room in there now.

Thanks buddy,seen yours,looks great also. Im going to have to do the electro fan also,its a 14incher. If i remember right autozone has he relay to activate it,ill post a pic if need,i just have to go and get it. Your right,you get rid of that support..... its huge in there.

[P10-001]

Wired up my halo headlights today

[BigDaddyV]

I'm in for this build. Love the truck

[240zdogg]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

I'm in for this build. Love the truck

Thanks BIG DADDY....

[240zdogg]

Finally put my shifter in, hope my seat lines up so i can shift shifter her...

[P10-001]

Originally Posted by 240zdogg

Finally put my shifter in, hope my seat lines up so i can shift shifter her...

I like the shifter!
Do you think it's too far back?

[240zdogg]

Originally Posted by P10-001

I like the shifter!
Do you think it's too far back?

Killer job on the front end,and the air ride....im next.
The shifter is a little offset to the rear a bit more then stock, its the T5 chevy S10 with the spacer plate so i had to flip the bend forward to offset it forward a bit.... it worked out just fine. Im adjusting my seat back a bit do to the steering wheel is a bit high for me, but not now.

Next week, im going to get my fabric for the seats and paint them before i install.... pics soon.

[P10-001]

Started really getting into the air bags today. I got the front end torn down and realized that it makes too much since to do a disc brake kit now and replace tie rods and ball joints. I'm still looking to see where I want to get a arm bushings from. I got the driver side bag mounted and mocked up.
The next big question is where I should mount the tank and compressors, my plan for under the truck won't work. Not enough room. I'm thinking behind the passenger seat against the wall.