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Chop Top Ford · 08-23-2011, 01:54 AM

Well here is my attempt at a build page:

I guess a good place to start would be when I was 9. I have wanted a 67-72 C-10 since I was a kid. There has always been something about the body lines, the design of the front end, simplicity of the interior, and the overall attitude that the trucks possess. I always wanted a short bed. But, as I grew up and I started seeing the prices on some of the short beds I quickly realized the long beds were much more affordable. Additionally, my love for motorcycles influenced my decision for a long bed as well.

A friend located the one I eventually bought. It wasn't a barn find, but rather one that had been sitting in a field for 9 years. The field belonged to an elderly farmer and the truck belonged to his daughter's ex-husband's son. Yea... its an odd situation but the old man was tired of mowing around it so now it belongs to me for $300.

It had tons of issues and all kinds of things were rusted shut and had to be cut. One of my favorite finds was that the kid (previous owner) torched the center cross member to drop the carrier bearing and remove the drive shaft! So, with the help of a close friend and his father we got to work. The way it sits now only took us 3.5 months and mainly we worked on weekends. I have done little things here and there on my own time but the big ticket items were knocked out as quick as possible.

It did come with a 350 SBC and a TH400. We did a very minor invasive surgery on the 350 and slapped some parts to make it run and sound better. Since getting it on the road I have replaced the TH400 with a 700R4. Being budget during the beginning of the build, I wasn't able to take it down to the frame and clean it all up. We did add tons of new parts from CPP for safety and performance. Again it was only three of us that worked on it with some help of other friends only here and there. The only work we didn't do was the mufflers, alignment, and the scallops on the front. I will try and let the photos speak for themselves on or progress. Besides. Who wants to read when you can look at photos right?

Future of this truck will begin in about 1-1.5 years. I am just enjoying the way it is right now. My three year old adores it and I want him hooked to Hot Rods as early as possible. I do have an LS6 that I am building for it. It will be a carb conversion motor. I also have a Ford 9" to shorten and install as well. I was lucky enough to have a friend give me a '72 long bed and I have the cab off of it and have been reworking it so that I have a fresh cab to install when I tear it all down again. I still need a good bed, fenders, and doors. Other than the TCi 6x transmission I have about everything I need. It will be fast, it will be loud, and it will appear original.

Why the LS6? I paid $1000 and I can't buy Aluminum heads for that. Why carburate a modern motor? Because I like things simple. Additionally I am trying to stick with something that is true to hot rodding roots. I like modern motors, but I don't like wires running my pre 70 truck.

So this is where I shut up and let you see for yourself. Hope you guys enjoy. I always appreciate advice and tips, just remember, it's my truck not yours. If you need advice or pointer on anything I have done please feel free to message me. I am always willing to help.

Chop Top Ford · 08-23-2011, 02:23 AM

...more pics...

Chop Top Ford · 08-23-2011, 02:30 AM

...more pics...

Chop Top Ford · 08-23-2011, 02:55 AM

...more pics...

Chop Top Ford · 08-23-2011, 03:05 AM

Going to bed, I will upload more photos tomorrow.

67chevy1series · 08-23-2011, 03:00 AM

your passeneger door remin me of the original one to my cab that i had lol

Chop Top Ford · 08-23-2011, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

your passeneger door remin me of the original one to my cab that i had lol

Yea that thing was really pushed in. A buddy of mine that does body work popped it out in a few seconds though. I was very greatful. Never under estimate the tricks of a good body man.

**67cheby** · 08-23-2011, 01:11 PM

lot of nice / pretty parts...can wait for more pics !!

Chop Top Ford · 08-24-2011, 12:41 AM

...more pics. Hopefully I can get the rest loaded tonight...

Chop Top Ford · 08-24-2011, 12:43 AM

...more pics...

VA72C10 · 08-24-2011, 02:35 AM

Cool project! Love the ratty look with the whitewalls and scallops!

VA72C10 · 08-24-2011, 02:36 AM

Oh, and to load more than 5 pics at a time, upload them to the gallery here and then link to them

Chop Top Ford · 08-24-2011, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Oh, and to load more than 5 pics at a time, upload them to the gallery here and then link to them

Ahhh! Good tip! Thanks for the complement. Its not much but I love this piece of crap.

Chop Top Ford · 08-24-2011, 02:45 AM

Build info:

Honestly, this was pretty simple. I got my parts from 5 places. Classic Performance Products (CPP, these guys are amazing!), LMC Truck (they are local to me so it was very convenient), O'Reilly Auto Parts, Summit Racing, and Jegs.

I have tons of parts that are left over from my parts truck so if you need anything send me a message. I will be posting stuff up here before too long in the classified so keep your eyes open for those.

Additionally, don't be afraid to ask questions. I don't claim to be some amazing car builder, but if I can help you on your build feel free to ask, There are no dumb questions and we are all here to share and learn.

I will post more as I do things or go places, but for now this is how it sits. Hope you guys enjoy the pics.

Chop Top Ford · 08-24-2011, 03:32 AM

Here are a few video links of the truck too.

This was a while ago when I first had the full exhaust system:

WP_000392.mp4 - YouTube

This is probably the most recent I have:

'67 C10 Walkaround - YouTube

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nibs · 08-24-2011, 07:36 AM

Such a cool pickup man! I like what you have done.

**67cheby** · 08-24-2011, 09:30 AM

Too cool...keep up the good work

Chop Top Ford · 08-24-2011, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nibs

Such a cool pickup man! I like what you have done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Too cool...keep up the good work

Thanks guys. I appreciate the complements!

MTCHEVY · 08-24-2011, 11:51 PM

What are the wheel and tire specs? Were did you get your white walls?

Chop Top Ford · 08-25-2011, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTCHEVY

What are the wheel and tire specs? Were did you get your white walls?

235/75-15 rears and the fronts are 225/75-15. I cant remember the offset on the wheels but i will check and let you know.

I got the white walls for a deal from a friend of my that owns a local custom wheel and tire shop. They are the BF Goodrich Silvertown's which are a radial.

**landarts** · 08-25-2011, 07:40 PM

Sweet truck I like the direction your are heading with the project. Keep it up!

50bomb · 12-09-2011, 12:12 PM

Bump for the raddest Longbed ever.

CheyenneShop · 12-10-2011, 12:05 AM

super cool project - diggin it for sure bro

Chop Top Ford · 01-18-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50bomb

Bump for the raddest Longbed ever.

Thanks. I appreciate it!

Chop Top Ford · 01-18-2012, 08:39 PM

Thanks everyone for your compliments!

I really haven't done much to it lately. I am back in school studying to be a Paramedic and working full time so I haven't had much time to do anything else to it. I have just been driving it

I promise to post more pics when I do more.

08-23-2011, 01:54 AM	#1
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	'67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Well here is my attempt at a build page: I guess a good place to start would be when I was 9. I have wanted a 67-72 C-10 since I was a kid. There has always been something about the body lines, the design of the front end, simplicity of the interior, and the overall attitude that the trucks possess. I always wanted a short bed. But, as I grew up and I started seeing the prices on some of the short beds I quickly realized the long beds were much more affordable. Additionally, my love for motorcycles influenced my decision for a long bed as well. A friend located the one I eventually bought. It wasn't a barn find, but rather one that had been sitting in a field for 9 years. The field belonged to an elderly farmer and the truck belonged to his daughter's ex-husband's son. Yea... its an odd situation but the old man was tired of mowing around it so now it belongs to me for $300. It had tons of issues and all kinds of things were rusted shut and had to be cut. One of my favorite finds was that the kid (previous owner) torched the center cross member to drop the carrier bearing and remove the drive shaft! So, with the help of a close friend and his father we got to work. The way it sits now only took us 3.5 months and mainly we worked on weekends. I have done little things here and there on my own time but the big ticket items were knocked out as quick as possible. It did come with a 350 SBC and a TH400. We did a very minor invasive surgery on the 350 and slapped some parts to make it run and sound better. Since getting it on the road I have replaced the TH400 with a 700R4. Being budget during the beginning of the build, I wasn't able to take it down to the frame and clean it all up. We did add tons of new parts from CPP for safety and performance. Again it was only three of us that worked on it with some help of other friends only here and there. The only work we didn't do was the mufflers, alignment, and the scallops on the front. I will try and let the photos speak for themselves on or progress. Besides. Who wants to read when you can look at photos right? Future of this truck will begin in about 1-1.5 years. I am just enjoying the way it is right now. My three year old adores it and I want him hooked to Hot Rods as early as possible. I do have an LS6 that I am building for it. It will be a carb conversion motor. I also have a Ford 9" to shorten and install as well. I was lucky enough to have a friend give me a '72 long bed and I have the cab off of it and have been reworking it so that I have a fresh cab to install when I tear it all down again. I still need a good bed, fenders, and doors. Other than the TCi 6x transmission I have about everything I need. It will be fast, it will be loud, and it will appear original. Why the LS6? I paid $1000 and I can't buy Aluminum heads for that. Why carburate a modern motor? Because I like things simple. Additionally I am trying to stick with something that is true to hot rodding roots. I like modern motors, but I don't like wires running my pre 70 truck. So this is where I shut up and let you see for yourself. Hope you guys enjoy. I always appreciate advice and tips, just remember, it's my truck not yours. If you need advice or pointer on anything I have done please feel free to message me. I am always willing to help. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-23-2011, 02:23 AM	#2
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. ...more pics... Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-23-2011, 02:30 AM	#3
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. ...more pics... Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-23-2011, 02:55 AM	#4
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. ...more pics... Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-23-2011, 03:05 AM	#5
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Going to bed, I will upload more photos tomorrow. __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-23-2011, 03:00 AM	#6
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. your passeneger door remin me of the original one to my cab that i had lol

08-23-2011, 01:11 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. lot of nice / pretty parts...can wait for more pics !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-24-2011, 12:41 AM	#9
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. ...more pics. Hopefully I can get the rest loaded tonight... Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-24-2011, 12:43 AM	#10
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. ...more pics... Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-24-2011, 02:35 AM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Cool project! Love the ratty look with the whitewalls and scallops! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-24-2011, 02:36 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Oh, and to load more than 5 pics at a time, upload them to the gallery here and then link to them __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-24-2011, 02:45 AM	#14
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Build info: Honestly, this was pretty simple. I got my parts from 5 places. Classic Performance Products (CPP, these guys are amazing!), LMC Truck (they are local to me so it was very convenient), O'Reilly Auto Parts, Summit Racing, and Jegs. I have tons of parts that are left over from my parts truck so if you need anything send me a message. I will be posting stuff up here before too long in the classified so keep your eyes open for those. Additionally, don't be afraid to ask questions. I don't claim to be some amazing car builder, but if I can help you on your build feel free to ask, There are no dumb questions and we are all here to share and learn. I will post more as I do things or go places, but for now this is how it sits. Hope you guys enjoy the pics. __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

08-24-2011, 07:36 AM	#16
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Such a cool pickup man! I like what you have done. __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

08-24-2011, 09:30 AM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Too cool...keep up the good work __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-24-2011, 11:51 PM	#19
MTCHEVY Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 58	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. What are the wheel and tire specs? Were did you get your white walls? __________________ -M.J. 1968 Stepside



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08-25-2011, 07:40 PM	#21
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,375	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Sweet truck I like the direction your are heading with the project. Keep it up!

12-09-2011, 12:12 PM	#22
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Bump for the raddest Longbed ever.

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01-18-2012, 08:39 PM	#25
Chop Top Ford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 36	Re: '67 C-10 Nostalgia Project. Thanks everyone for your compliments! I really haven't done much to it lately. I am back in school studying to be a Paramedic and working full time so I haven't had much time to do anything else to it. I have just been driving it I promise to post more pics when I do more. __________________ '67 C-10 Longbed (DD-Work in Progress) '28 Ford Model A Tudor (My 2nd Wife) '07 Yamaha R6s (Full Custom) '03 Chevy Express 2500 (Tow Vehicle)

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