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1964 C10 SWB Build
Ive been looking around this forum for awhile now and have gotten a lot of great information. So I've decided to post pics and details of my build/restoration to hopefully get some feedback and suggestions as I move along the build.
Me and my brother purchased this 1964 C10 SWB about year ago as our project ![]() ![]() ![]() PO had an early 90's 350 in the truck that had been converted to carb via an Edelbrock Intake and 650 Carb that we quickly sold to because were going a Different route for power ![]() ![]()
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Re: 1964 C10 SWB Build
Tear down didn't bring any major surprises there's the usual rusted out rocker panels and floorboards
![]() ![]() Dirty frame ![]() ![]() Clean frame back from SandBlasting ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: 1964 C10 SWB Build
Frame got boxed in to add some extra strength to it
![]() ![]() The reason we need a stronger frame ![]() LY6 6.0 out of a 2007 Silverado 2500HD ![]() ![]() 6.0 in its new Home ![]() ![]() we went with a 4L80 Trans ![]() ![]()
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Re: 1964 C10 SWB Build
The Frame then got a sprayed with Eastwoods 2k Ceramic black chassis paint
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Re: 1964 C10 SWB Build
Rust repair on the Cab was next
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Re: 1964 C10 SWB Build
Were upgrading to Power Steering
![]() ![]() ![]() And heres where were at right Now ![]() ![]() ![]() We bought 1972 C10 frame and were going to use it as a donor for the Disc Brakes and 5 Lug Conversion, were also going to run the HydroBoost setup since our engine already had the hydroboost power steering pump on it and we got a Hydroboost booster really cheap.
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