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Charlie1c · 07-25-2012, 04:43 PM

This is my first post so I thought I would begin by showing my first ever C10 project. I have done muscle cars but never a truck. I bought this truck from the bank as a repo. Not sure who gets a '70 repo'd but hey it was good for me. My plans are to shorten it to a SWB and lower it 4/6. This is going to be my daily driver complete with AC. It has a 350 with a 700R4 already installed. I honestly know nothing about the truck's history so it should be fun.

doubleb's69 · 07-25-2012, 06:26 PM

Welcome to the board from just north of ya. It looks like a good start. That is a good color combo. Take some more pics of the interior and SPID label.

The previous owner probably put it up for collateral and lost it. I wish my bank had those around when I was looking for my first one.

Charlie1c · 07-25-2012, 08:59 PM

You are probably correct. At least I didn't have to give much for it since the bank didn't want to deal with it. Here is some of the work I have done in the first two weeks.

Charlie1c · 07-25-2012, 09:04 PM

The stereo in this thing sounds absolutely amazing. I'm working on it from the inside out because I enjoy driving it so much and I can't stand for it to be down. Doubleb's we come up to your neck of the woods to go to the races in Boone.

doubleb's69 · 07-25-2012, 09:37 PM

Man you didn't waste any time. The repairs look great! It's weird that it has A/C but the SPID doesn't list tinted windows. I thought they all automaticaly got tinted windows if the air conditioning option was checked. Keep posting your progress.

I have never went to Boone for the races. My family just never went up there. We always went to the Iowa State Fairgrounds growing up. I did buy my last GMC up there. It was a 68 that I saved from the crusher got it running and driving good again and sold it. The guy since has done a bunch of work so I think its going to hang around instead of being turned into a honda or something.

**70cst** · 07-25-2012, 11:20 PM

Hey Charlie1c ...

from Ohio and

from Ohio.

on a

looking ride.

Keep us posted on progress.

kcsa75 · 07-26-2012, 12:25 AM

Welcome to the board neighbor.

Charlie1c · 07-26-2012, 09:52 AM

Are there any local clubs Kcsa75?

original-71 · 07-26-2012, 09:54 AM

Welcome to the board, nice speaker setup by the way.

Charlie1c · 07-26-2012, 10:01 AM

Thanks Hector. The four Polk Audio 6 1/2s along with the Polk 10 will pretty much run ya out of the cab. Plans are to form a set of Polk tweets into the front pillars to really seal the deal.

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2012, 09:55 AM

Welcome to the forum Charlie1c.

ole dollor · 07-26-2012, 10:07 AM

welcome to the board from Texas...man that truck brings back good old memories it looks just like my first truck same color and everything...except the wheels, mine had the wheel covers for the day....congrats on your find...have fun with it....

Billett · 07-26-2012, 10:01 AM

Welcome to the board! pretty nice color combo, and I love that you used real fiber in the kick panels instead of an old t-shirt!

67c10rustbuket · 07-26-2012, 10:08 AM

Cool truck and welcome!! excellent job on the floor repair.

black_sheep454 · 07-26-2012, 10:25 AM

Welcome, and I love that color combo
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slowyellow · 07-26-2012, 11:05 AM

speaker setup looks great man. Wanna make another set of kick panels???

Billett · 07-26-2012, 11:42 AM

I was thinking the same thing haha

Charlie1c · 07-26-2012, 11:57 AM

LOL I've made 6 sets of those kick panels. Maybe I should quit selling insurance and make kick panels for a living. I get a $100 a set. PM me if you're interrested.

slowyellow · 07-26-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie1c

LOL I've made 6 sets of those kick panels. Maybe I should quit selling insurance and make kick panels for a living. I get a $100 a set. PM me if you're interrested.

PM sent!

Charlie1c · 07-26-2012, 12:23 PM

Back at ya SlowYellow

***Josh*** · 07-26-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie1c

LOL I've made 6 sets of those kick panels. Maybe I should quit selling insurance and make kick panels for a living. I get a $100 a set. PM me if you're interrested.

Maybe ya should become a vendor so you don't get banned

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17 More info here.

Josh

Charlie1c · 07-26-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

Maybe ya should become a vendor so you don't get banned

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17 More info here.

Josh

Sounds like it. Hate to get banned with only 9 posts and my second day. Thanks for the heads up.

Billett · 07-26-2012, 12:52 PM

what size speakers are in the panels?

Charlie1c · 07-26-2012, 01:13 PM

6 1/2s are about the only size I reccomend. That way they dont stick out to far and you dont have to cut into the original sheet metal of the cab.

**RenoKeene** · 07-26-2012, 02:59 PM

Welcome from Central Florida. Ditto on the floor repair.
Here is a pic of my stereo

07-25-2012, 04:43 PM	#1
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	My first C10 This is my first post so I thought I would begin by showing my first ever C10 project. I have done muscle cars but never a truck. I bought this truck from the bank as a repo. Not sure who gets a '70 repo'd but hey it was good for me. My plans are to shorten it to a SWB and lower it 4/6. This is going to be my daily driver complete with AC. It has a 350 with a 700R4 already installed. I honestly know nothing about the truck's history so it should be fun. Attached Images

07-25-2012, 06:26 PM	#2
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: My first C10 Welcome to the board from just north of ya. It looks like a good start. That is a good color combo. Take some more pics of the interior and SPID label. The previous owner probably put it up for collateral and lost it. I wish my bank had those around when I was looking for my first one. __________________ Bud

07-25-2012, 08:59 PM	#3
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: My first C10 You are probably correct. At least I didn't have to give much for it since the bank didn't want to deal with it. Here is some of the work I have done in the first two weeks. Attached Images

07-25-2012, 09:04 PM	#4
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: My first C10 The stereo in this thing sounds absolutely amazing. I'm working on it from the inside out because I enjoy driving it so much and I can't stand for it to be down. Doubleb's we come up to your neck of the woods to go to the races in Boone. Attached Images

07-25-2012, 09:37 PM	#5
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: My first C10 Man you didn't waste any time. The repairs look great! It's weird that it has A/C but the SPID doesn't list tinted windows. I thought they all automaticaly got tinted windows if the air conditioning option was checked. Keep posting your progress. I have never went to Boone for the races. My family just never went up there. We always went to the Iowa State Fairgrounds growing up. I did buy my last GMC up there. It was a 68 that I saved from the crusher got it running and driving good again and sold it. The guy since has done a bunch of work so I think its going to hang around instead of being turned into a honda or something. __________________ Bud

07-25-2012, 11:20 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My first C10 Hey Charlie1c ... from Ohio and from Ohio. on a looking ride. Keep us posted on progress. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-26-2012, 12:25 AM	#7
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: My first C10 Welcome to the board neighbor. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

07-26-2012, 09:52 AM	#8
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: My first C10 Are there any local clubs Kcsa75?

07-26-2012, 09:54 AM	#9
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: My first C10 Welcome to the board, nice speaker setup by the way. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

07-26-2012, 10:01 AM	#10
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: My first C10 Thanks Hector. The four Polk Audio 6 1/2s along with the Polk 10 will pretty much run ya out of the cab. Plans are to form a set of Polk tweets into the front pillars to really seal the deal.

07-26-2012, 09:55 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My first C10 Welcome to the forum Charlie1c. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-26-2012, 10:07 AM	#12
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: My first C10 welcome to the board from Texas...man that truck brings back good old memories it looks just like my first truck same color and everything...except the wheels, mine had the wheel covers for the day....congrats on your find...have fun with it....

07-26-2012, 10:01 AM	#13
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: My first C10 Welcome to the board! pretty nice color combo, and I love that you used real fiber in the kick panels instead of an old t-shirt! __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

07-26-2012, 10:08 AM	#14
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: My first C10 Cool truck and welcome!! excellent job on the floor repair. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

07-26-2012, 10:25 AM	#15
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07-26-2012, 11:05 AM	#16
slowyellow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 41	Re: My first C10 speaker setup looks great man. Wanna make another set of kick panels???

07-26-2012, 11:42 AM	#17
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: My first C10 I was thinking the same thing haha __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

07-26-2012, 11:57 AM	#18
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: My first C10 LOL I've made 6 sets of those kick panels. Maybe I should quit selling insurance and make kick panels for a living. I get a $100 a set. PM me if you're interrested.

07-26-2012, 12:23 PM	#20
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: My first C10 Back at ya SlowYellow

07-26-2012, 12:52 PM	#23
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: My first C10 what size speakers are in the panels? __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

07-26-2012, 01:13 PM	#24
Charlie1c Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Mo Posts: 58	Re: My first C10 6 1/2s are about the only size I reccomend. That way they dont stick out to far and you dont have to cut into the original sheet metal of the cab.

07-26-2012, 02:59 PM	#25
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: My first C10 Welcome from Central Florida. Ditto on the floor repair. Here is a pic of my stereo Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

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