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c10Dream'n · 01-12-2013, 06:43 PM

This is my first post so bare with me. Although I've browsed the site for several months drooling over other members rides and getting ideas on what I wanted to do with the truck I didn't have at the time, it has now come to a Reality...After several months of searching in southern cal and all the way up to northern cal, my search came up short. I decided to go beyond my limits and think outside the box for a possible gem.

My whole intention of finding a dream truck was to get something that was turn-key. I would have loved to build a truck on my own, but my budget didn't allow me to. I have heard too many nightmare stories of builds starting off one way, next thing you know they are out of funds and result in selling their prize possession. Don't get me wrong I love reading the stories of members builds but it hurts me when I get to the end and I see that they have to part with it because they burned a whole in their pocket.

Now to the good stuff. I found my gem, which I call her “"DIAMOND"”, because I found it in one of the places I would have never thought of, that place was Chehalis, Wa. My father and I flew to Chehalis on a friday morning, drove 88 miles to the owner's residence, talked, chatted, drooled, test-drove....drooled some more and gave the owner my deposit to hold the truck. Flew home bright and early back to San Diego the next morning. Prior to the resto, the truck was originally a 69' but the cab was in such bad shape that the PO bought a 71' to salvage any parts he could for the restoration. The pink slip is for a 71', that is why I consider it a 71' even though the frame is still a 69'. Nonetheless, time for the details:

71' C-10 Short bed / Big Window:
2 year frame-off restoration
350 Engine / Rebuilt 350 Turbo Tranny
Frame sandblasted / Coated w/ POR15
Front disc brakes / Drum in rear
Rear axle / Front suspension swap out from 69 to 71. Not sure the gear ratio
All new Rubber bushings
New rubber seals around all the glass. OG glass used
Kept 69' grill which is flawless.
17' Torque Thrust w/ 255/55/17 on all 4 corners
New front/rear chrome bumpers
New Painless wiring
New Instrument Gauge cluster
New am/fm reproduction radio
New bench seat with foam and cover
New carpet liner and floor mats
Relocated gas tank under rear of bed
Shaved Gas Tank Filler
Shaved stake pockets
Shaved marker lights
Rhino Lining
Custom paint. Not sure actual name but it's a silver.
FlowMaster 2" exhaust running straight out the back to rear bumper.
New inner fenders
Front Fenders/ Hood/ Grill/ Frame/ and Bed are from the original 69'.

The PO gave me a cd w/ over 300 pics of the whole resto.
He also gave me a book w/ all the receipts he put into the build, totaling up to $12k+

Future Plans:
ECE 4/6 drop
Lower profile tires for the 17’s, not sure what size to go with yet. ANY SUGGESTIONS????????
New Windshield
New Rear Glass (Tinted)
One piece window conversion kit for both doors
New side mirrors (Smaller Version)
20x8.5 front / 20x10 rear Raceline Burst 5
Kick Panel speakers & Amp

72BlckButy · 01-12-2013, 06:44 PM

Nice truck... welcome to the board!

**leddzepp** · 01-12-2013, 06:52 PM

Nice truck!

I hope the DMV does not look at the frame to make sure it matches the VIN plate on the cab...

Whenever you bring in an out-of-state vehicle they WILL do a VIN verification, and look for the VIN in two different locations. I have always had them use the SPID in the glovebox for the second one, and have never had a problem with one of these trucks.

c10Dream'n · 01-12-2013, 06:58 PM

AAA did the inspection yesterday and it passed without any questions. I was concerned myself...

**leddzepp** · 01-12-2013, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

AAA did the inspection yesterday and it passed without any questions. I was concerned myself...

You are good to go then

Enjoy!

Agent915 · 01-12-2013, 07:01 PM

Beautiful truck! Welcome from Alabama!

Danny

Gmichael · 01-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Nice truck! Did you drive it home? Chehalis is about an hour from me...
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srvivor71 · 01-12-2013, 07:10 PM

Very nice looking truck. Best of luck with it! Welcome from NY!

Sammy · 01-12-2013, 07:07 PM

Sure is some nice trucks on the west coast. I think you found one.

shawno72 · 01-12-2013, 07:20 PM

Very nice!!

midniteblues · 01-12-2013, 08:37 PM

looks like you found a nice truck,thats a great one too start with. I like the silver it looks good,oh and welcome too the board

duallyjams · 01-12-2013, 08:42 PM

Andy4639 · 01-12-2013, 08:40 PM

Welcome and congrates on the truck! very nice find.Only thing I'll say is you should have drove it home. That's what there for is to drive and enjoy them.

**72 Super** · 01-12-2013, 08:36 PM

Very nice truck. I wouldn't change the tire size in my opinion

Welcome to the board.

Ray

YBNORML · 01-12-2013, 08:40 PM

Welcome!!! Very nice truck.
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weever82 · 01-12-2013, 09:24 PM

Nice truck! Get her out an put 100 miles on it and just enjoy it! Nothing better than driving with the windows down and hearing that exhaust.

Also tires look great! ECE drops are fantastic and would compliment the vehicle nicely.

Enjoy it.

Weev-

SuperC10Tex · 01-13-2013, 09:21 AM

Very nice Ride....Welcome!!!

big_al_71 · 01-13-2013, 10:23 AM

very nice truck indeed...

Congrats!!!!!

truknut · 01-13-2013, 01:14 PM

Congrats on the awesome truck. Keep us posted.

Malamute · 01-13-2013, 01:16 PM

Good looking truck.

Fldawg · 01-13-2013, 01:31 PM

Welcome from northwest florida and damn fine truck you have there

SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2013, 01:32 PM

A Nice looking truck man, Not too fond of those Grilles but its still nice

heathbirkendahl · 01-13-2013, 05:12 PM

Good looking truck! Great find. Congrats!!
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JRE · 01-13-2013, 05:47 PM

Nice Truck. i was checking it out when the previous owner had it for sale on the portland Craigslist.

Bomp · 03-22-2013, 10:37 AM

I saw it too on the Portlands cr.
Congrats and good luck on your upgrades you're wanting to do.
Welcome to the forum.

01-12-2013, 06:43 PM	#1
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Dream'n became a Reality... This is my first post so bare with me. Although I've browsed the site for several months drooling over other members rides and getting ideas on what I wanted to do with the truck I didn't have at the time, it has now come to a Reality...After several months of searching in southern cal and all the way up to northern cal, my search came up short. I decided to go beyond my limits and think outside the box for a possible gem. My whole intention of finding a dream truck was to get something that was turn-key. I would have loved to build a truck on my own, but my budget didn't allow me to. I have heard too many nightmare stories of builds starting off one way, next thing you know they are out of funds and result in selling their prize possession. Don't get me wrong I love reading the stories of members builds but it hurts me when I get to the end and I see that they have to part with it because they burned a whole in their pocket. Now to the good stuff. I found my gem, which I call her “"DIAMOND"”, because I found it in one of the places I would have never thought of, that place was Chehalis, Wa. My father and I flew to Chehalis on a friday morning, drove 88 miles to the owner's residence, talked, chatted, drooled, test-drove....drooled some more and gave the owner my deposit to hold the truck. Flew home bright and early back to San Diego the next morning. Prior to the resto, the truck was originally a 69' but the cab was in such bad shape that the PO bought a 71' to salvage any parts he could for the restoration. The pink slip is for a 71', that is why I consider it a 71' even though the frame is still a 69'. Nonetheless, time for the details: 71' C-10 Short bed / Big Window: 2 year frame-off restoration 350 Engine / Rebuilt 350 Turbo Tranny Frame sandblasted / Coated w/ POR15 Front disc brakes / Drum in rear Rear axle / Front suspension swap out from 69 to 71. Not sure the gear ratio All new Rubber bushings New rubber seals around all the glass. OG glass used Kept 69' grill which is flawless. 17' Torque Thrust w/ 255/55/17 on all 4 corners New front/rear chrome bumpers New Painless wiring New Instrument Gauge cluster New am/fm reproduction radio New bench seat with foam and cover New carpet liner and floor mats Relocated gas tank under rear of bed Shaved Gas Tank Filler Shaved stake pockets Shaved marker lights Rhino Lining Custom paint. Not sure actual name but it's a silver. FlowMaster 2" exhaust running straight out the back to rear bumper. New inner fenders Front Fenders/ Hood/ Grill/ Frame/ and Bed are from the original 69'. The PO gave me a cd w/ over 300 pics of the whole resto. He also gave me a book w/ all the receipts he put into the build, totaling up to $12k+ Future Plans: ECE 4/6 drop Lower profile tires for the 17’s, not sure what size to go with yet. ANY SUGGESTIONS???????? New Windshield New Rear Glass (Tinted) One piece window conversion kit for both doors New side mirrors (Smaller Version) 20x8.5 front / 20x10 rear Raceline Burst 5 Kick Panel speakers & Amp Attached Images

01-12-2013, 06:44 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Nice truck... welcome to the board! __________________ -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)

01-12-2013, 06:52 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Nice truck! I hope the DMV does not look at the frame to make sure it matches the VIN plate on the cab... Whenever you bring in an out-of-state vehicle they WILL do a VIN verification, and look for the VIN in two different locations. I have always had them use the SPID in the glovebox for the second one, and have never had a problem with one of these trucks. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-12-2013, 06:58 PM	#4
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... AAA did the inspection yesterday and it passed without any questions. I was concerned myself...

01-12-2013, 07:01 PM	#6
Agent915 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 228	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Beautiful truck! Welcome from Alabama! Danny

01-12-2013, 07:07 PM	#7
Gmichael Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, wa Posts: 54	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Nice truck! Did you drive it home? Chehalis is about an hour from me... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C-10 SWB (350, TH400, one tire fire...)

01-12-2013, 07:10 PM	#8
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Very nice looking truck. Best of luck with it! Welcome from NY!

01-12-2013, 07:07 PM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Sure is some nice trucks on the west coast. I think you found one. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-12-2013, 07:20 PM	#10
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Very nice!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-12-2013, 08:37 PM	#11
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... looks like you found a nice truck,thats a great one too start with. I like the silver it looks good,oh and welcome too the board __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-12-2013, 08:42 PM	#12
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-12-2013, 08:40 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Welcome and congrates on the truck! very nice find.Only thing I'll say is you should have drove it home. That's what there for is to drive and enjoy them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-12-2013, 08:36 PM	#14
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Very nice truck. I wouldn't change the tire size in my opinion Welcome to the board. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

01-12-2013, 08:40 PM	#15
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Welcome!!! Very nice truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-12-2013, 09:24 PM	#16
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Nice truck! Get her out an put 100 miles on it and just enjoy it! Nothing better than driving with the windows down and hearing that exhaust. Also tires look great! ECE drops are fantastic and would compliment the vehicle nicely. Enjoy it. Weev- __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne



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01-13-2013, 09:21 AM	#17
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Very nice Ride....Welcome!!! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

01-13-2013, 10:23 AM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... very nice truck indeed... Congrats!!!!! __________________ 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

01-13-2013, 01:14 PM	#19
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 307	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Congrats on the awesome truck. Keep us posted. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

01-13-2013, 01:16 PM	#20
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Good looking truck.

01-13-2013, 01:31 PM	#21
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Welcome from northwest florida and damn fine truck you have there

01-13-2013, 01:32 PM	#22
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... A Nice looking truck man, Not too fond of those Grilles but its still nice __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-13-2013, 05:12 PM	#23
heathbirkendahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 452	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Good looking truck! Great find. Congrats!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides

01-13-2013, 05:47 PM	#24
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... Nice Truck. i was checking it out when the previous owner had it for sale on the portland Craigslist.

03-22-2013, 10:37 AM	#25
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Dream'n became a Reality... I saw it too on the Portlands cr. Congrats and good luck on your upgrades you're wanting to do. Welcome to the forum.

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