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Old 05-07-2011, 11:38 PM   #1
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Exclamation My 73 c10 project.....

Well here is my build, my first project a 73 chevy c10 that i bought about 4 years ago and got it painted a bout 3 years ago i drove it now and than but it's been in my garage most of the time i only been driving it once a week in the last year and a half and now im on the procces of bagging it here are some pics of the build let me know what you think ....
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Old 05-07-2011, 11:40 PM   #2
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

very nice i like the wheels
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Old 05-07-2011, 11:58 PM   #3
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very nice i like the wheels
Thanks brother is just the ole rally wheels kind of dirty on that picture just need a good cleaning for them to shine......
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Old 05-07-2011, 11:56 PM   #4
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

Here is a couple more pics of the floor i put some insulation and sound deadner and installed new carpet on it and also here is the engine before and after i installed it .....
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Old 05-08-2011, 12:00 AM   #5
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

the engine is a small block 400 30 over with a mild cam and a 350 turbo trans with a 2800 stall
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Old 05-08-2011, 12:10 AM   #6
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Here is a couple more pics of the truck........
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Old 05-08-2011, 12:10 AM   #7
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

yeah theres just someting about them on our trucks those are good engine setups for the swb too. what size tires/drop is that?
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Old 05-08-2011, 12:34 AM   #8
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

the drop is 3 inch lowering springs on the front and flip kit on the rear and the tires are 265 50 15.........
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Old 05-08-2011, 09:26 AM   #9
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

just got a set of 22 inch wheels and tires im gonna throw them on see what they look like....
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Old 05-08-2011, 09:55 AM   #10
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those will look sweet im sure esp. after bagging
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Old 05-08-2011, 10:31 AM   #11
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those will look sweet im sure esp. after bagging
Yes it should look good once is all laid out with the wheels............
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I know a good home for the rallies
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Old 05-08-2011, 11:03 AM   #13
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you got it brother i'll let you know..
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Old 05-08-2011, 12:15 PM   #14
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here are some pics of the truck with 22's let me know what you all thin.......
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Old 05-08-2011, 12:22 PM   #15
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

hey man!....glad to see you started a build thread!...now hurry up and lower it..lol.
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

i like how you brought the two tone inside on the doors nice touch!!
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i like how you brought the two tone inside on the doors nice touch!!
Thanks brother it was last minute thing when i got it painted......
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hey man!....glad to see you started a build thread!...now hurry up and lower it..lol.
yeah man i was about time for me to start my build here but yeah suspension is next......
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

those wheels just changed the whole look i like it
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those wheels just changed the whole look i like it
thanks man i like it too is gonna look better once i bagg it tho .....
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Old 05-08-2011, 03:47 PM   #21
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

looking good fam & welcome
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Old 05-09-2011, 12:56 AM   #23
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

here a picture of the truck after a quick wash today.....
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Old 05-09-2011, 01:16 AM   #24
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

Today i went to my buddys house and i came to find out that his neighbor had totaled his truck in a accident and he took some of the air ride kit out before the insurance co. took the truck and after a couple offers we settled for 200 bucks and this what i got two 7 gallon air tanks 4 compressors and 8 1/2 inch SCM valves all in good working order a deal i couldn't pass on since the next thing is bagging my truck.........
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Old 05-09-2011, 01:33 AM   #25
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Re: My 73 c10 project.....

here is some parts that arrived yesterday i got my poly bushings and new ball joints im still waiting for my 3 inch drop spindels hopefully i get them tomorow that way i can get going with front suspension.......
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