Dream'n became a Reality...

[c10Dream'n]

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]

Nice truck... welcome to the board!

[leddzepp]

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]

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

[leddzepp]

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]

Beautiful truck! Welcome from Alabama!

Danny

[Sammy]

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

[Gmichael]

Nice truck! Did you drive it home? Chehalis is about an hour from me...
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[c10Dream'n]

I did not drive it home. Truck only had 100 miles on it since the completed resto in Aug.2011 and it has never been driven in the rain.

[srvivor71]

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

[shawno72]

Very nice!!

[72 Super]

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

Welcome to the board.

Ray

[midniteblues]

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

[YBNORML]

Welcome!!! Very nice truck.
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[Andy4639]

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.

[duallyjams]

[weever82]

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]

Very nice Ride....Welcome!!!

[big_al_71]

very nice truck indeed...

Congrats!!!!!

[truknut]

Congrats on the awesome truck. Keep us posted.

[Malamute]

Good looking truck.

[Fldawg]

Welcome from northwest florida and damn fine truck you have there

[SCHRUMGMC]

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

[heathbirkendahl]

Good looking truck! Great find. Congrats!!
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[JRE]

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