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**hevy_chevy67** · 09-19-2019, 01:00 PM

So I'm building a 4x4 shortbox right now (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728086) but I've decided to start another truck because two unfinished trucks is the smart thing to do!

So the story here is I bought this long box frame. Previous owner did a bit of work, lowered it and converted it to 5 bolt. I then found a short step side bed, and a rust free cab and front clip for a donor. And I really mean rust free, cab is pristine condition with original paint. Don't have any pics right now, but I'll get some.

Its going to be a Frankenstein truck. So cutting the frame to make it a short bed doesn't bother me. I went ahead and got the Brothers conversion kit and did that last weekend. Sure is super easy with just a rolling frame!

This is not going to be a show truck, just want a nice, clean looking, dependable truck to use as my daily driver in the summer months. Main plans for it so far:

- clean up frame and paint it
- rear mounted fuel tank
- 18" wheels
- 350 with 700r4. Going to be carbed, maybe down the road add fitech or something similar

Should be fun!

Trucknut57 · 09-19-2019, 08:09 PM

Good luck with 2 projects. I barely get time to work on 1 project. But I'll follow along to see far you get

**hevy_chevy67** · 09-20-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Trucknut57

Good luck with 2 projects. I barely get time to work on 1 project. But I'll follow along to see far you get

Haha, yeah probably spreading myself too thin but we'll see! Luckily my dad is building them with me, so I have help!

**hevy_chevy67** · 09-20-2019, 06:05 PM

Frame is now welded together. Now to clean up the frame and get some paint on it this week.

**hevy_chevy67** · 09-23-2019, 04:51 PM

My dad and I spent all day Satutday wire wheeling the frame and prepping it for paint. Then yesterday put some paint down. Pretty happy with the result.

**hevy_chevy67** · 09-23-2019, 04:53 PM

Painted with mastercoat

Trucknut57 · 09-23-2019, 08:31 PM

I think it looks good, but every time I turn my tablet to look at the pictures, it auto rotates and now I'm dizzy

**hevy_chevy67** · 09-30-2019, 12:53 PM

Engine and 700r4 dropped in yesterday. I have a driveshaft from another project that is no longer needed that is very close to fitting. Need a couple inches taken off. I'm hoping to get the cab on before it gets cold and snows up here...hopefully enough time for that yet.

**hevy_chevy67** · 10-28-2019, 10:44 PM

Browsing Kijiji and found a smoking deal on this front end. CPP control arms are brand new!

Trucknut57 · 10-29-2019, 08:20 PM

What the heck is a Kijiji?

Great score on the front end.

**hevy_chevy67** · 10-30-2019, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Trucknut57

What the heck is a Kijiji?

Great score on the front end.

Haha, its the Craig's List equivalent here in Canada. I think its owned by Ebay to be honest.

**dagnabbitt** · 10-31-2019, 09:05 AM

LOL, I was looking at that kijiji ad, and when I went back to it five minutes later, it was gone! Great score.

**hevy_chevy67** · 10-31-2019, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

LOL, I was looking at that kijiji ad, and when I went back to it five minutes later, it was gone! Great score.

Yeah it went fast. He said there was a long line of people wanting it so I had to go pick it up quick.

**hevy_chevy67** · 01-07-2020, 07:23 PM

Sometimes I wish I was married so there was someone to keep me in check

Picked up a 3.5/5 ECE kit and Sniper EFI!! Hopefully I can get really rolling on this thing soon.

Trucknut57 · 01-29-2020, 10:02 PM

Good thing you got your ECE stuff now cause they are out of business now

**hevy_chevy67** · 02-04-2020, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trucknut57

Good thing you got your ECE stuff now cause they are out of business now

Yeah just in time. First time I ever ordered from them and they were top notch. It's unfortunate.

Got a few more things done on the truck. Pulled the pan on transmission to get my Bowler lockup kit for the 700r4 in. Front spindles are changed, so the 3.5/5 drop is now done. Also pulled the rear diff cover to take a look and change fluid and got a nice suprise: posi! Got my driveshaft back now too after getting it cut.

Now just need to button up a few things and will be dropping the cab on soon. Hoping to have it on the frame by the end of the month.

cornerstone · 02-05-2020, 02:44 PM

Looks great man! I presume you will be passing the exhaust through the frame? That's the first time I've ever seen it done this way. Based on the flanges inboard and outboard the frame, that will be a fixed point in the system. Do you have any other plans for the exhaust system to flex and expand from heat, like typical hangers?

**hevy_chevy67** · 02-05-2020, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Looks great man! I presume you will be passing the exhaust through the frame? That's the first time I've ever seen it done this way. Based on the flanges inboard and outboard the frame, that will be a fixed point in the system. Do you have any other plans for the exhaust system to flex and expand from heat, like typical hangers?

That was a previous owner's work there. I won't be utilizing it and will be running inside the frame and out the back over the rear end.

**hevy_chevy67** · 03-11-2020, 11:12 AM

Cab is on! Finally feels like some progress now.

**hevy_chevy67** · 05-19-2020, 11:16 AM

Nearing the end on this. Bled the brakes and took a pic after washing it after. Things to do before taking it for a test run

1) Hook up throttle linkage
2) Finish wiring in the torque converter lock up
3) Need a couple fittings and to secure the trans cooler
4) Some wire clean up/tidying up under the hood

One thing I'm not particularly happy about is the rear wheels tuck in too much for my liking now that I can see how it looks with the bed on. I don't want to run spacers, need to think on it.

**hevy_chevy67** · 05-25-2020, 11:38 PM

I'm going to throw a cover on this seat and put it in the truck. Hard to believe how well preserved this thing is. There was an old cover on it which is what saved it.

**hevy_chevy67** · 06-29-2020, 12:13 PM

Been chipping away at little things here and there. I scored a completely re-done 72 rear end! 3.73, posi to boot!

So going to swap that in and will solve my rear tire tuck problem.

Trucknut57 · 07-01-2020, 08:37 PM

Truck turned out really nice. You worked fast, hope you get it out and enjoy all your hard work.

**hevy_chevy67** · 07-02-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trucknut57

Truck turned out really nice. You worked fast, hope you get it out and enjoy all your hard work.

Thanks! Plan is to drive the wheels off of it. No fancy paint job on this one so it will be used and enjoyed!

Swapped in the rear end, so this is the final look. Quite happy with how it all turned out!

88Stanger · 07-03-2020, 10:33 AM

nice ride sir.

09-19-2019, 01:00 PM	#1
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	1969 C10 project So I'm building a 4x4 shortbox right now (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728086) but I've decided to start another truck because two unfinished trucks is the smart thing to do! So the story here is I bought this long box frame. Previous owner did a bit of work, lowered it and converted it to 5 bolt. I then found a short step side bed, and a rust free cab and front clip for a donor. And I really mean rust free, cab is pristine condition with original paint. Don't have any pics right now, but I'll get some. Its going to be a Frankenstein truck. So cutting the frame to make it a short bed doesn't bother me. I went ahead and got the Brothers conversion kit and did that last weekend. Sure is super easy with just a rolling frame! This is not going to be a show truck, just want a nice, clean looking, dependable truck to use as my daily driver in the summer months. Main plans for it so far: - clean up frame and paint it - rear mounted fuel tank - 18" wheels - 350 with 700r4. Going to be carbed, maybe down the road add fitech or something similar Should be fun! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

09-19-2019, 08:09 PM	#2
Trucknut57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 322	Re: 1969 C10 project Good luck with 2 projects. I barely get time to work on 1 project. But I'll follow along to see far you get __________________ Somehow, the idiots survive despite their best efforts to kill themselves. - dcozzi

09-20-2019, 06:05 PM	#4
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Frame is now welded together. Now to clean up the frame and get some paint on it this week. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

09-23-2019, 04:51 PM	#5
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project My dad and I spent all day Satutday wire wheeling the frame and prepping it for paint. Then yesterday put some paint down. Pretty happy with the result. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

09-23-2019, 04:53 PM	#6
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Painted with mastercoat Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

09-23-2019, 08:31 PM	#7
Trucknut57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 322	Re: 1969 C10 project I think it looks good, but every time I turn my tablet to look at the pictures, it auto rotates and now I'm dizzy __________________ Somehow, the idiots survive despite their best efforts to kill themselves. - dcozzi

09-30-2019, 12:53 PM	#8
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Engine and 700r4 dropped in yesterday. I have a driveshaft from another project that is no longer needed that is very close to fitting. Need a couple inches taken off. I'm hoping to get the cab on before it gets cold and snows up here...hopefully enough time for that yet. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

10-28-2019, 10:44 PM	#9
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Browsing Kijiji and found a smoking deal on this front end. CPP control arms are brand new! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

10-29-2019, 08:20 PM	#10
Trucknut57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 322	Re: 1969 C10 project What the heck is a Kijiji? Great score on the front end. __________________ Somehow, the idiots survive despite their best efforts to kill themselves. - dcozzi

10-31-2019, 09:05 AM	#12
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: 1969 C10 project LOL, I was looking at that kijiji ad, and when I went back to it five minutes later, it was gone! Great score. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

01-07-2020, 07:23 PM	#14
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Sometimes I wish I was married so there was someone to keep me in check Picked up a 3.5/5 ECE kit and Sniper EFI!! Hopefully I can get really rolling on this thing soon. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

01-29-2020, 10:02 PM	#15
Trucknut57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 322	Re: 1969 C10 project Good thing you got your ECE stuff now cause they are out of business now __________________ Somehow, the idiots survive despite their best efforts to kill themselves. - dcozzi

02-05-2020, 02:44 PM	#17
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 1969 C10 project Looks great man! I presume you will be passing the exhaust through the frame? That's the first time I've ever seen it done this way. Based on the flanges inboard and outboard the frame, that will be a fixed point in the system. Do you have any other plans for the exhaust system to flex and expand from heat, like typical hangers? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-11-2020, 11:12 AM	#19
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Cab is on! Finally feels like some progress now. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

05-19-2020, 11:16 AM	#20
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Nearing the end on this. Bled the brakes and took a pic after washing it after. Things to do before taking it for a test run 1) Hook up throttle linkage 2) Finish wiring in the torque converter lock up 3) Need a couple fittings and to secure the trans cooler 4) Some wire clean up/tidying up under the hood One thing I'm not particularly happy about is the rear wheels tuck in too much for my liking now that I can see how it looks with the bed on. I don't want to run spacers, need to think on it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e



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05-25-2020, 11:38 PM	#21
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project I'm going to throw a cover on this seat and put it in the truck. Hard to believe how well preserved this thing is. There was an old cover on it which is what saved it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

06-29-2020, 12:13 PM	#22
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	Re: 1969 C10 project Been chipping away at little things here and there. I scored a completely re-done 72 rear end! 3.73, posi to boot! So going to swap that in and will solve my rear tire tuck problem. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

07-01-2020, 08:37 PM	#23
Trucknut57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 322	Re: 1969 C10 project Truck turned out really nice. You worked fast, hope you get it out and enjoy all your hard work. __________________ Somehow, the idiots survive despite their best efforts to kill themselves. - dcozzi

07-03-2020, 10:33 AM	#25
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: 1969 C10 project nice ride sir.

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