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Rascal_one2001 · 06-25-2007, 11:49 AM

I guess this would be my build thread of my 70 c10.
This truck started out as a parts truck lwb. I took a few parts trucks and bought a couple things but mostly build out of spare parts.
A little after I got it when it was a cut up long bed.

got my vortec 350 and painted it grabber green.

Painted cluster to match engine.

Rebuild a th350 transmission

Cut front springs and put ford taurus wagon rear springs ( same size as 6" drop springs but 1/10 of the price if you can find them.

Got most of her put together about ready for paint

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Painted a little more in the engine bay

them finished interior paint

painted rest of the truck and put on my $200 20's

Now I just have to buy a rear bumper, billet grill, steering wheel, and one piece windows.

*Shane* · 06-25-2007, 01:57 PM

what's the story with the Slimer green components ???

Rascal_one2001 · 06-25-2007, 02:57 PM

I was going to go with red but my brother did that with his mini lead sled then I was gonna go silver but when i told my brother he did it on his 67 c10 so I went with a color that you don't really see.

wibilly · 06-25-2007, 04:49 PM

looks like a nice truck but i'm not real fond of that baby $hit green

67ChevyRedneck · 06-25-2007, 04:52 PM

Anytime you can build a swb fleetside truck out of spare parts is awesome!

Kind of odd seeing a 67 cab with a 71/72 clip.

Came out nice

*Shane* · 06-25-2007, 05:01 PM

what is a "mini lead sled?" Mini truck?

Imacarguytoo · 06-25-2007, 05:13 PM

So how much did you cut out of the front springs? How much did that net you on the front drop? What year taurus wagon for the rear springs? The truck is lookin good.

**Thealien** · 06-25-2007, 05:33 PM

Are you saying you bought 20 inch rims for $200??

Rascal_one2001 · 06-25-2007, 06:11 PM

Yea I got the rims off evil bay for $200

I cut 2-3 coils off the front springs and cut the bump stops off and the rear springs are 99 for taurus station wagon springs ( non hefty coils)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-TRW...spagenameZWDVW

A mini lead sled is a 50's era smaller 2 door car with chop top slammed same looks as a merc but shorter wheel base. I'll get some pics next time I'm at my brothers shop.

paaw · 06-25-2007, 08:32 PM

nice lookin truck love the rims, makes it look different. hope mine turn out as nice as yours

Rascal_one2001 · 06-25-2007, 09:18 PM

thanks

paaw · 06-25-2007, 09:27 PM

what kind of grill r u goin with, and what kind of turn signals

Rascal_one2001 · 06-25-2007, 10:00 PM

I am just gonna mount some small round turn signals mounted to the rad support behind and a stainless steel billet grill.

69face · 06-25-2007, 10:10 PM

what type of paint did you use on the body?

Rascal_one2001 · 06-25-2007, 10:48 PM

well I used farm and tractor implement black since I knew I am going to redo my truck at the end of the summer but it did come out nice.

gringoloco · 06-29-2007, 11:48 PM

Looks good on the cheap. What kind of fitment problems did you run into with the Taurus springs?

06-25-2007, 11:49 AM	#1
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Spare parts build almost done... I guess this would be my build thread of my 70 c10. This truck started out as a parts truck lwb. I took a few parts trucks and bought a couple things but mostly build out of spare parts. A little after I got it when it was a cut up long bed. got my vortec 350 and painted it grabber green. Painted cluster to match engine. Rebuild a th350 transmission Cut front springs and put ford taurus wagon rear springs ( same size as 6" drop springs but 1/10 of the price if you can find them. Got most of her put together about ready for paint ] Painted a little more in the engine bay them finished interior paint painted rest of the truck and put on my $200 20's Now I just have to buy a rear bumper, billet grill, steering wheel, and one piece windows. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s Last edited by Rascal_one2001; 06-25-2007 at 11:55 AM.

06-25-2007, 01:57 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Spare parts build almost done... what's the story with the Slimer green components ???

06-25-2007, 02:57 PM	#3
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Spare parts build almost done... I was going to go with red but my brother did that with his mini lead sled then I was gonna go silver but when i told my brother he did it on his 67 c10 so I went with a color that you don't really see. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

06-25-2007, 04:49 PM	#4
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Spare parts build almost done... looks like a nice truck but i'm not real fond of that baby $hit green __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

06-25-2007, 04:52 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Spare parts build almost done... Anytime you can build a swb fleetside truck out of spare parts is awesome! Kind of odd seeing a 67 cab with a 71/72 clip. Came out nice __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-25-2007, 05:01 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Spare parts build almost done... what is a "mini lead sled?" Mini truck?

06-25-2007, 05:13 PM	#7
Imacarguytoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 306	Re: Spare parts build almost done... So how much did you cut out of the front springs? How much did that net you on the front drop? What year taurus wagon for the rear springs? The truck is lookin good. __________________ '67 C20 Lwb 350 4-Speed '01 Chrysler Concorde LXI (wifes ride) '91 Gmc Suburban 3/4 2wd 454 Tbi '51 Jeep Cj3a "Willys" 350 V8

06-25-2007, 05:33 PM	#8
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,134	Re: Spare parts build almost done... Are you saying you bought 20 inch rims for $200??

06-25-2007, 06:11 PM	#9
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Spare parts build almost done... Yea I got the rims off evil bay for $200 I cut 2-3 coils off the front springs and cut the bump stops off and the rear springs are 99 for taurus station wagon springs ( non hefty coils) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-TRW...spagenameZWDVW A mini lead sled is a 50's era smaller 2 door car with chop top slammed same looks as a merc but shorter wheel base. I'll get some pics next time I'm at my brothers shop. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

06-25-2007, 08:32 PM	#10
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: Spare parts build almost done... nice lookin truck love the rims, makes it look different. hope mine turn out as nice as yours __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

06-25-2007, 09:18 PM	#11
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Spare parts build almost done... thanks __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

06-25-2007, 09:27 PM	#12
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: Spare parts build almost done... what kind of grill r u goin with, and what kind of turn signals __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

06-25-2007, 10:00 PM	#13
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Spare parts build almost done... I am just gonna mount some small round turn signals mounted to the rad support behind and a stainless steel billet grill. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

06-25-2007, 10:10 PM	#14
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Spare parts build almost done... what type of paint did you use on the body? __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

06-25-2007, 10:48 PM	#15
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Spare parts build almost done... well I used farm and tractor implement black since I knew I am going to redo my truck at the end of the summer but it did come out nice. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s



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06-29-2007, 11:48 PM	#16
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