Iced Green dream

[PipsC10]

My project is a 1970 C10 2wd shortbed. I first found this truck 8 years ago when a former boss had it. He purchased the truck in 1980 from the original owner , and drove it daily until now. 8 Years of nagging and he finally gave in. Truck was an original small block 350, turbo 350 trans, column shift. The only changes made to the truck were paint (original color was green), front disc brakes, 5 lug axels and power steering and at some point a motor swap.

I knew I wanted to achieve a custom ride, but keep the original style. From the outside it will have the original style, with a modern suspension system and drivetrain. I intend to DRIVE this baby when I'm done. Maybe not in severe weather, but it will be driven a lot.

When finished I hope to have achieved a custom classic look. I want it to look like an old truck that I lowered with a few other mods. I dont want people to relaize the chassis and drivetrain has been redone. I dont want to worry about parking it at the grocery store and having a retard hit it with their car door.

[bad6772]

welcome to the board....this is the BEST site out there...bar none... lots of information,help and great people.....great project...and i wish you the best of luck.........Tony

[race18]

You have come to the right place!!!!!

[ksbeatty]

Good Luck with the build and you will have fun asking questions and searching for answers. Should would like to see what you are wanting do color wise. Ask someone to photoshop it for you.

[sierragrande71]

Twins? Looks alot like mine before I lowered it. Looks like a good start.

[PipsC10]

Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Twins? Looks alot like mine before I lowered it. Looks like a good start.

I think they are the same, must be a Ca thing. Truck looks sharp.

[72BlckButy]

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Good luck with the build! It sounds like you're on a great path so far.... This board is a great place, with a lot of great people. If you have a question just ask the board, and you are sure to get an answer.

[duane67c-10]

welcome and good luck!

[67_C-30]

to the board! The build thread was the perfect place to start because we LOVE pics. Keep us posted with lots of info and especially pics!

[PipsC10]

I dug up a few more photos I took a few weeks back. As you can see the frame came out nice. I am using all new grade 8 bolts on the frame. I also put in the new Trans crossmember from Early Classics. The photo of the cab shows the original color of the truck. I'm off to Tahoe for a week, hopefully when I get back my front ART system will have arrived.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks like shes gonna be cool looking when shes done...

[lpaine]

That's too funny, I plan on having my '67 painted that very same dupont "iced green dream" color ( when I get to that point,) hopefully in the not-too distant future, I have the paint chip/sample color on my fridge for inspiration, I've seen a 67-72 truck in that(or close to) that color, it looks awesome. Keep us posted. Lew

[Rokcrln]

Welcome to the family from another Ca. guy! I know your front cross member is done but have you seen the DropMembers for these trucks? One of our board members Nate Porter of PorterBuilt street rods makes them. It would give you all the modern looks and feel of todays high tech street machines. It is also available in a vett C4 set up Here is alink if you have not seen this yet. http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/products.php

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[PipsC10]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Welcome to the family from another Ca. guy! I know your front cross member is done but have you seen the DropMembers for these trucks? One of our board members Nate Porter of PorterBuilt street rods makes them. It would give you all the modern looks and feel of todays high tech street machines. It is also available in a vett C4 set up Here is alink if you have not seen this yet. http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/products.php

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I've seen the dropmember, saw them from KP components. It's funny how many top notch guys belong to this site. There is some very talented people out there. I also saw Carter Hickman designs and a few others before finding this site. The drop member is a little out of my range, plus I already purchased all of my front suspension. Speaking of which I am going to begin installing the front cool ride system with strong arms tommorrow. I should have some pics of my progress soon.

[PipsC10]

got a little work done. I installed my ART front strong arm system. I need to take my spindles back off and re-paint them. I also need to pack my wheel bearings and finish the front steering components. The front ART system was easy to install and the fit was excellent. After seeing all of the other builds I wish I would have gone with a dropmember, oh well.

I was able to snag a freshly re-built 12 bolt main rear-end out of a 72 that was converted to posi with 373 gears. I need to get rid of mine now, 12 bolt non-posi with 5 lug axles.

Next up will be the rear ART system. Hope to have it in a month or two. See-ya

[Bishops Trucks]

Welcome to the sie. Your progress looks great. Is that your 5 window sitting there?

[PipsC10]

It's my Dad's truck, he just finished it last summer after a 4 year build. 1949 pro street, 4 link, bagged, on the bottle.

[MisterE72]

Hey Pips, Did your Classic Industries prebent stainless lines come with all the hardware?

[Bishops Trucks]

Tell Dad he's got a beautiful truck. Post some more pics of that ride for us, PLEASE.

[PipsC10]

here is a few more. My dad definitely has the old school style and a completely different taste than I do, but he builds some bad a$$ stuff. Check out the air induction that is completely functional with the hood scoop. Dad built it himslef, he's got a crazy mind for cool stuff.

[PipsC10]

No hardware, I bought the hardware from inline tube. If your going to order make sure you get the right set-up. I need to get one more clip for mine, but I think the brake line clip set was somewhere around 30 dollars for all the lines.

[Bishops Trucks]

Both of you do nice work.

[PipsC10]

check this out.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293083

anyway, should have some good progress to report with pics on Sat. Got my motor painted, new cam, rear end rebuilt and powder coated. Just got my rear strong arm system in today, check out link above. I will post the progress as I get it installed.

[PipsC10]

Made some progress the last 2 days while the wife was at work. I purchased a freshly rebuilt posi rear end out of a 72 C10 for $100 bucks a month or 2 ago. I took it to the rear end shop to have them look it over anyways and it turned out to need axle bearings. Had it powder coated while they fixed it.

I finally received my rear strong arm suspension and was able to get it installed over the weekend. The system was an excellent fit as usual from Air Ride, however the holes in the c-notches were a little off from the holes in the frame. It could have been my measurements, but they worked out great in the end. I just had to bore the holes out a little.

I plan on bringing my frame home in the next 2 weeks so I can tinker on it during the week and weekends at home. Right now it's at my parents house 1 hour away. Regular unleaded is now 4.19 a gallon in Sonora, so no more weekend trips if I can help it. Next up will be the air ride management and setting the motor and trans back in. I need to work some more overtime

[Spray-Bomb]

Sweet !!!!