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Mrrilla · 05-04-2010, 10:32 PM

Here is the story of my daily driver that like most of the projects on here, it evolves into its own creation. The initial goal was to build a reliable daily driver.
Purchased on 2/4/2007 in Longview, Washington as a 1970 Chevrolet C10 Short Wide Bed 2 wheel drive with a 292 In-line six and four speed on the floor. The sale price was $1500. This was a running truck that had been sitting in a storage unit for more than 10 years.

This project will have parts done all over the country with the help of a few members of my family.

I hope you all enjoy!

Mrrilla · 05-04-2010, 10:38 PM

The first step was to start disassembling the front end truck so work on the chassis and body could begin.
The doors and cab where then removed so the restoration of the chassis could begin.

Isold the original motor, mostly because the 292 had power steering and I guess that bracket is pretty valuable. I thought about rebuilding the straight six and 4 speed but I wanted something a little more modern that would get better gas mileage, after all this truck was supposed to be a daily driver.

Mrrilla · 05-04-2010, 10:42 PM

From there the sheet metal was stripped down so work could begin on the frame

Mrrilla · 05-04-2010, 10:46 PM

The box was then disassembled and since my dad is a wood craftsman, I thought it would be fun to convert the truck to a wood floor and have him plane the boards.

Mrrilla · 05-04-2010, 10:48 PM

The chassis was stripped to bare metal and prepared for paint. A gloss black finish was applied to the frame, rear end and all front end components. An ECE 3-5 drop was installed along with a front disk brake conversion kit. Both front and rear was also converted to 5 lug. The 3.73 rear was not rebuilt but new axles and a complete brake overhaul was performed. A set of 5-lug rally wheels was found so the chassis could be rolled around.

Mrrilla · 05-04-2010, 10:51 PM

Here are a few more pictures of the rear axle and front end going together

burbguy · 05-04-2010, 11:41 PM

thats a hell of a build you got goin on there....!!! keep us posted with everything your doin...!!! NICE WORK

chevy88 · 05-05-2010, 12:50 AM

Sharp looking truck, we just need a finished interior picture now of it all done.
Also how long in total on the build.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-05-2010, 04:08 PM

Is that a vincent motorcycle? HOw does the air and heat work with the cowl filled? Very nice rides btw congrats..

Mrrilla · 05-07-2010, 11:16 AM

Thanks for all the comments guys. I have a lot of time into this truck. The writeup doesn't really cover the amount of work that went into it. I have a ton more pictures and I should probably post all the modifications/upgrades that were done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Is that a vincent motorcycle? HOw does the air and heat work with the cowl filled? Very nice rides btw congrats..

The vintage air unit recirculates air from inside the cab. My fresh air vents on the kickpanels are useless now but I had modified them prior to paint so they will hold speakers someday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shores6

man that thing looks great! what did the seat come out of? it fits perfect...

The seat came out of a late 80s Ford. I had to build risers for it so it would sit the way I wanted it. I raised the front 1.75" and the back was lifted .25". I built brackets so I could use the stock seat mounts. Why hack up the floor anymore than it needs to right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by butternut1972

Cool truck. It's a small world I'm in Longview. We also lived in Tucson for a few years. Can you send some of that nice weather up this way?

The truck was actually purchased in Longview. It had been sitting in a storage unit for many years. The truck was originally used in a peach orchard in eastern Washington.

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Originally Posted by uno67

very nice truck. hope to catch you driving it around town.

I have taken it to a few shows now and won a best in show at one of them. I live out in Vail but I do occasionaly drive it into the downtown area.

chevy88 · 05-05-2010, 06:32 PM

I really like the gauges in this truck.

shores6 · 05-05-2010, 11:07 PM

man that thing looks great! what did the seat come out of? it fits perfect...

ripdog28 · 05-06-2010, 05:45 AM

Excellent build, I love the truck man, very clean and detailed.

**lolife99** · 05-06-2010, 06:52 AM

Thanks for the write-up.
Super NICE truck.

butternut1972 · 05-06-2010, 10:13 AM

Cool truck. It's a small world I'm in Longview. We also lived in Tucson for a few years. Can you send some of that nice weather up this way?

uno67 · 05-06-2010, 11:40 AM

very nice truck. hope to catch you driving it around town.

72BlckButy · 05-06-2010, 02:23 PM

Nice project!

big_al_71 · 05-06-2010, 02:52 PM

Great story, great outcome...truck looks

!!!!!

JWall · 05-06-2010, 02:56 PM

Very Sharp Truck!

05-04-2010, 10:32 PM	#1
Mrrilla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 66	70 short bed: All in the family Here is the story of my daily driver that like most of the projects on here, it evolves into its own creation. The initial goal was to build a reliable daily driver. Purchased on 2/4/2007 in Longview, Washington as a 1970 Chevrolet C10 Short Wide Bed 2 wheel drive with a 292 In-line six and four speed on the floor. The sale price was $1500. This was a running truck that had been sitting in a storage unit for more than 10 years. This project will have parts done all over the country with the help of a few members of my family. I hope you all enjoy! Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB, 67 front clip, 3/5 drop, 350 TPI/700R4, Fiberglass tonneau cover, lots of body mods and.....a ford seat

05-04-2010, 10:38 PM	#2
Mrrilla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 66	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family The first step was to start disassembling the front end truck so work on the chassis and body could begin. The doors and cab where then removed so the restoration of the chassis could begin. Isold the original motor, mostly because the 292 had power steering and I guess that bracket is pretty valuable. I thought about rebuilding the straight six and 4 speed but I wanted something a little more modern that would get better gas mileage, after all this truck was supposed to be a daily driver. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB, 67 front clip, 3/5 drop, 350 TPI/700R4, Fiberglass tonneau cover, lots of body mods and.....a ford seat

05-04-2010, 10:42 PM	#3
Mrrilla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 66	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family From there the sheet metal was stripped down so work could begin on the frame Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB, 67 front clip, 3/5 drop, 350 TPI/700R4, Fiberglass tonneau cover, lots of body mods and.....a ford seat

05-04-2010, 10:46 PM	#4
Mrrilla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 66	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family The box was then disassembled and since my dad is a wood craftsman, I thought it would be fun to convert the truck to a wood floor and have him plane the boards. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB, 67 front clip, 3/5 drop, 350 TPI/700R4, Fiberglass tonneau cover, lots of body mods and.....a ford seat

05-04-2010, 10:48 PM	#5
Mrrilla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 66	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family The chassis was stripped to bare metal and prepared for paint. A gloss black finish was applied to the frame, rear end and all front end components. An ECE 3-5 drop was installed along with a front disk brake conversion kit. Both front and rear was also converted to 5 lug. The 3.73 rear was not rebuilt but new axles and a complete brake overhaul was performed. A set of 5-lug rally wheels was found so the chassis could be rolled around. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB, 67 front clip, 3/5 drop, 350 TPI/700R4, Fiberglass tonneau cover, lots of body mods and.....a ford seat

05-04-2010, 10:51 PM	#6
Mrrilla Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson,AZ Posts: 66	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Here are a few more pictures of the rear axle and front end going together Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB, 67 front clip, 3/5 drop, 350 TPI/700R4, Fiberglass tonneau cover, lots of body mods and.....a ford seat

05-04-2010, 11:41 PM	#7
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family thats a hell of a build you got goin on there....!!! keep us posted with everything your doin...!!! NICE WORK __________________ Shawn 1966 short fleet 230 I-6 three in the tree (daily driver) 1966 short fleet big block th400 (building slowly) 1972 c10 3 door suburban 350 th350 (building faster than slowly) 2004 F250 power stroke (not dependable enough to be a daily driver) 2005 Kenworth T-800 Heavy Haul tractor (that's my true daily driver)

05-05-2010, 12:50 AM	#8
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Sharp looking truck, we just need a finished interior picture now of it all done. Also how long in total on the build. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

05-05-2010, 04:08 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Is that a vincent motorcycle? HOw does the air and heat work with the cowl filled? Very nice rides btw congrats.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-05-2010, 06:32 PM	#11
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family I really like the gauges in this truck. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

05-05-2010, 11:07 PM	#12
shores6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Stigler, OK Posts: 115	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family man that thing looks great! what did the seat come out of? it fits perfect...

05-06-2010, 05:45 AM	#13
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Excellent build, I love the truck man, very clean and detailed. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

05-06-2010, 06:52 AM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Thanks for the write-up. Super NICE truck. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-06-2010, 10:13 AM	#15
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Cool truck. It's a small world I'm in Longview. We also lived in Tucson for a few years. Can you send some of that nice weather up this way?

05-06-2010, 11:40 AM	#16
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family very nice truck. hope to catch you driving it around town.



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05-06-2010, 02:23 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Nice project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-06-2010, 02:52 PM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Great story, great outcome...truck looks !!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-06-2010, 02:56 PM	#19
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 70 short bed: All in the family Very Sharp Truck! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

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