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Finally my own build thread!
I have been a member here for a couple months and have been doing some research for my 1970 swb c10 project. After i sold my chevelle i had the money to start it. A little info about the truck. About 15+ years ago my grandfather bought this truck and restored it. I was only 10 or so but fell in love with the truck. A few years after he restored it he gave it to my father as a gift for me when i get to the responsible age to drive. Somehow the truck wasn't ever used and it slowly got ruined. I got to drive it a little bit in high school but ended up buying a new car so the truck sat some more. Ended up being used as a storage compartment. A few years later my grandfather passed on. So this truck has alot of emotional attachments. Make a long story short i decided to fix the truck up because i didn't feel it was right for the truck to rought away. So here i am.
My goals for this truck a pretty high. The truck originally a stepside but is being changed to a fleetside. The motor is a 350 lt1 that i might keep. The suspension is being upgraded to Air Ride Technologies shockwaves for the front and back with a trianglated 4 link. There is tons more i am doing but i alread wrote 2 paragraphs so i will keep you informed as i get farther along. |
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Some more progress pics
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Great pics. Good luck with this. How long did you plan for this?
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Nice pics, looks good for a project truck. No rust, the only thing Cali has going for it.
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Here is some pics of the frame i have built so far. I still have tons to do on it but it is starting to take shape. All those crossbraces are just temporary while i built the frame. I am going to weld on gussets, install the 4 link, build the front crossmember, and so on. Check it out and let me know what you think so far.
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Last one for know. Tomorrow all the air ride stuff should get here so i am hoping that this weekend i can get the rear end installed and then start the front. I will keep posting pics as i progress
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Southodisto- There is rust. It is on the cab floor and the bottom of the door panels. It isn't too bad. I will address that when i get to the cab. For now i would like to forget there is any. LOL
BSKLYERJ- i have been wanting to restore this truck for a long time but financially i couldn't afford it. Last edited by abadsvt; 10-10-2006 at 06:32 PM. |
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
I'll be watching this one. Looks like it's gonna be a great truck with a great heritage... Good luck and looks good so far.
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Very nice! That frame looks great, too!
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
I'm diggin it Gringo2!!!
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Pick'n up the pieces!
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Nice start, I'll be watching this one come together. Good luck!
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
That was my grandfathers nickname when he worked at Diablo Canyon power plant. It has always stuck. Even though i might change the license plate i will always refer to the truck as Gringo. Anyways great name GringoLoco.
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That's all we call each other while in Mexico...and when our mexican-american friends come up to the states. Nice build so far - thanks for the thread - I look forward to keeping an eye on it. |
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
damn josh your kicking ass on that think look awsome. i wish i would have do a full frame. keep up the great work.
justin
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Wow, you aren't messing around. Frame is looking great - keep us posted!!
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Man looking good so far. Wish I had the time and tools to build a frame for my truck.
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Thats some good work. Cant wait to see some more progress pics.
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Some more stuff came today!
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Is there a reason you went with the triangulated 4 link over a parallel 4 link?
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Awesome project man. keep on with the good photos and all
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
I'm definitely gonna be keeping my eye on this one.
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
which 4 link setup did you get?
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Re: Finally my own build thread!
Damn, looks like a great project!
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