'72 C/10 Custom Cruiser Project

[Cameron 1137]

Originally Posted by Chief29

Yeah I'm going to keep it orange and white but maybe a pearl orange and pearl white don't know yet haven't got that far in thought yet. Getting ready to order the front end rebuild kit from ECE and do that first. Hoping mine will be without a bed and front end like your pics in a week or two. There is so much info on the site that I have learned and that's just in a couple of weeks ago. I will continue to read your build up cause mine is close to your except for bagging it.

Erik
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Very cool. I got my front end rebuild kit from ECE. all Moog equipment, very nice stuff. You should start a build thread once you get rolling.

[Cameron 1137]

Greasy frame is gross

Anyway, its mostly clean now and i have some progress to report

Upper arms de-jointed, cleaned and painted



Removed bumpstops from lower arms




clean frame



Upper bag plates






Shock relocation mounts

[oldman3]

Cam, looking really good...Jim

[raull]

good job !! keep at it !!!

[Cameron 1137]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Cam, looking really good...Jim

Originally Posted by raull

good job !! keep at it !!!

Thanks guys! Im trying to do a little bit every night, after I do my homework of course.

[long n low]

Cam I see you haven't posted in a while hope you haven't lost interest! Theses trucks are so cool and fun, yours is coming along AWESOME!!!!! Hope to see some more soon!
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[67cheby]

you sure did a nice job cleaning everything up, come back with some updates !

[Eric S]

Looking great Cam!!

[Cameron 1137]

Originally Posted by long n low

Cam I see you haven't posted in a while hope you haven't lost interest! Theses trucks are so cool and fun, yours is coming along AWESOME!!!!! Hope to see some more soon!
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Thanks. its definitely been a while since ive updated. I have alot of pics to share now.

Originally Posted by 67cheby

you sure did a nice job cleaning everything up, come back with some updates !

Thanks Mike!

Originally Posted by Eric S

Looking great Cam!!

Thanks Eric!

[Cameron 1137]

Its been a REALLY long time since I've updated this so i have quite a few pics to share, about 90 or so. Im going to split these up into sections for different parts of the truck to make it easier.

Lets start with Chassis/ suspension since thats where i left off.

Once i had the frame cleaned up and all of the parts painted, i assembled the air ride and steering components.















Then i put the wheels on and aired it out!



checking fender clearance.









Then rolled it outside for a little photo shoot.











Backhalf.

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Next is the underside of the cab.

Got the frame and floorboards cleaned up.









Masked for undercoating.







Undercoated and frame painted.

[Cameron 1137]

This is the part where i tell you i found a MUCH better body guy to help finish up all the bodywork. The best part is he comes to my house to do the work. its coming out awesome!

So this is the bodywork and some paint section.



















Firewall masked!





Primed





Paint.

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Engine and transmission.

Cleaned.










Primed.







intake swap.




Painted

















Mating and installation.













in.

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Wheels

15x6 steelies for the front
15x8 for the rear

i plan on running 235/75's on the front and 255/70's on the rear

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Todays work.

Replaced the rotted header panel and patched a hole.

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Ok I think thats it

[builtbyKane]

Applause!!! Great stuff but we will need a 90 pic a day fix!
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[jb1016]

Great progress! What do you plan to use on the steelies?

[Chief29]

Do you have a porterbuilt upper shock mount and c-notch on the back half? I'm getting ready to order the same.
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[oldman3]

Cam, glad to see you are still working on your baby. Very cool update, and lots of work done. I can't believe it's been over two years and you've done a complete 180 from when you started. You have done a great job on your ride, and even though we've never met, I'm very proud of the work you are doing at your young age. Good to see your updates and continue on with the great work. I'm so glad to be on this site to watch young guys like you...Jim

[Cameron 1137]

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

Applause!!! Great stuff but we will need a 90 pic a day fix!
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Thanks! as far as the 90 pic a day updates go, i think you are outta luck!

Originally Posted by jb1016

Great progress! What do you plan to use on the steelies?

Thank you! As far as color, i will be painting them, im not sure of the color just yet, as far as hubcaps go im not quite sure yet.

Originally Posted by Chief29

Do you have a porterbuilt upper shock mount and c-notch on the back half? I'm getting ready to order the same.
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Yes i have both, i ordered this kit: http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/?p=214

Originally Posted by oldman3

Cam, glad to see you are still working on your baby. Very cool update, and lots of work done. I can't believe it's been over two years and you've done a complete 180 from when you started. You have done a great job on your ride, and even though we've never met, I'm very proud of the work you are doing at your young age. Good to see your updates and continue on with the great work. I'm so glad to be on this site to watch young guys like you...Jim

Thanks Jim! That means a lot. Im glad that you are enjoying watching my build, it definitely gives me motivation to finish it. And yes, i has come a VERY long way in two years and hopefully it will be drivable in the next couple of months!

[Chief29]

Sweet I really like porterbuilt products. I have there trailing arms with 1 inch drop built into them and trac bar kit. Getting ready to order c-notch and upper and lower shock mounts from them. Then this fall there tubular crossmember. I've saved your build thread cause we have the same pickup and doing the same thing except your doing air bags and I'm doing a spring drop. It keeps me motivated to do things to mine.
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[Cameron 1137]

Originally Posted by Chief29

Sweet I really like porterbuilt products. I have there trailing arms with 1 inch drop built into them and trac bar kit. Getting ready to order c-notch and upper and lower shock mounts from them. Then this fall there tubular crossmember. I've saved your build thread cause we have the same pickup and doing the same thing except your doing air bags and I'm doing a spring drop. It keeps me motivated to do things to mine.
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I like porterbuilt stuff too, very hight quality and great design. maybe someday ill get the tubular trailing arms and crossmember. Glad i can help keep you motivated, sometimes all you need is a little motivation to keep working on it.

[oldman3]

Cam, look forward to the next update, I'm sure it won't be long and you'll be driving it...Jim

[Cameron 1137]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Cam, look forward to the next update, I'm sure it won't be long and you'll be driving it...Jim

Next update coming at ya now! I cant wait to drive it again!