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Malibumick · 06-03-2008, 08:36 PM

Hey every one

new guy here. Not to to the hobby but new to the truck. just thought i would drop some pics of the newly aquired 69 C10. This truck needs alot of work, but plans are make it look decent and drive it!

Anyways I got this truck in a trade as a family project. letting the wife make all the "important " decisions, make things happen a little faster

anyways, heres the pics and enjoy!. P.S. there are some killer trucks here! love "

'em!

IMG]http://img2.putfile.com/main/5/14513294733.jpg[/IMG]

Malibumick · 06-03-2008, 08:41 PM

Almost forgot to add the plans so far.

Paint will be a silver base followed by a nice coat of red. Leaving stripes like a camaro. 400 small block/TH350 trans(possibly) a 700R4.Everyone wants me to make it a short bed. having done this once before to a 68 ferd, I really dont feel like it this time.Bench will stay, although recovered. There will be some tricks and mods along the way. I will keep posting as progress ensues!

semperfidoordie · 06-03-2008, 08:50 PM

Looks like a rough one but a good starting point. Good luck man. Gotta love them 69's huh? I am picking one up soon as this deployment ends long as the guys holds it like he said he would. Welcome to the board man.

72BlckButy · 06-03-2008, 11:18 PM

Good luck with the project!

Malibumick · 06-07-2008, 11:18 PM

Thanks guys. I'm sure i'll be calling on you for help soon here.

Malibumick · 06-19-2008, 07:06 PM

So, we decided to change the name of the project to "project long haul"

Malibumick · 09-07-2008, 11:34 AM

So here is some progress pics.Cab was too far gone, so it got cut up and scrapped. If anyone has one to get rid of, let me know.

This shot shows some of the rot just after the motor was pulled.

Bottoms up! yuk!

Underside of the bed.

Frame ready for powerwashing and blasting. Not too bad but will need some tlc.

Now thats how you clean a frame!

This shot shows the badly rotted arms. these will get replaced. Not sure if we are going to just do a new suspension or if i will fab new arms. There is no way i am going to pay 360 a side for these.

oteixeira · 09-07-2008, 07:06 PM

Dude, mine are worse then that, they are flaking like freekin Pillsbury biscuits. Anyway, you can get a pair (not just one side) of very nice after market boxed trailing arms from ECE for like 460ish I think. There are at http://www.earlyclassic.com

Orlando

Malibumick · 09-07-2008, 07:22 PM

that shot does not do the damage justice. they have spread in the middle as well.

**steelhorse** · 09-08-2008, 12:05 PM

Just get a complete crossmember from a 73-87 and bolt it in.It will fix the rust,give you disc brakes and update your control arms and ball joints.

Malibumick · 09-09-2008, 06:50 AM

they bolt right in? this i did not know. thanks!

**steelhorse** · 09-09-2008, 03:30 PM

There are plenty of threads on this I believe you have to drill two holes that arent there.You can also just use the upper/lower control arms and spindles from the 73-87 and keep your existing crossmember

oteixeira · 09-09-2008, 10:56 PM

Mine was a 3/4 ton and every hole except 2 line up, so that is what...12 out of 14. I think the 1/2 ton is the same deal, just need to enlarge one hole on each side of the frame and you are good to go on that. Of course, that doesn't fix the Swiss cheese in the back, but hey, one step at a time, right?

Orlando

Malibumick · 09-10-2008, 07:20 AM

haha yea, i hear ya. thanks for the info guys. i got a guy ready to scrap out a 82 right now as we speak and i'm makin the phone call.

Malibumick · 09-20-2008, 04:53 PM

I got the new front springs in today. 2 " drop. looks good at that height. now for the back...

msgross · 09-20-2008, 05:56 PM

I would say that your cab was more rotted than mine.... but your frame looks better. If you have been away from these trucks for awhile then you would be suprised what they make for them. I just installed an entire floor...

MrBeast · 09-20-2008, 06:42 PM

GOOD LORD THAT IS A LOT OF RUST!

Good luck with the build man, I will be watching.

06-03-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Project Black from the dead. Hey every one new guy here. Not to to the hobby but new to the truck. just thought i would drop some pics of the newly aquired 69 C10. This truck needs alot of work, but plans are make it look decent and drive it! Anyways I got this truck in a trade as a family project. letting the wife make all the "important " decisions, make things happen a little faster anyways, heres the pics and enjoy!. P.S. there are some killer trucks here! love " 'em!IMG]http://img2.putfile.com/main/5/14513294733.jpg[/IMG]

06-03-2008, 08:41 PM	#2
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: Project Black from the dead. Almost forgot to add the plans so far. Paint will be a silver base followed by a nice coat of red. Leaving stripes like a camaro. 400 small block/TH350 trans(possibly) a 700R4.Everyone wants me to make it a short bed. having done this once before to a 68 ferd, I really dont feel like it this time.Bench will stay, although recovered. There will be some tricks and mods along the way. I will keep posting as progress ensues!

06-03-2008, 08:50 PM	#3
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Project Black from the dead. Looks like a rough one but a good starting point. Good luck man. Gotta love them 69's huh? I am picking one up soon as this deployment ends long as the guys holds it like he said he would. Welcome to the board man. __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-03-2008, 11:18 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Black from the dead. Good luck with the project! __________________ -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)

06-07-2008, 11:18 PM	#5
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: Project Black from the dead. Thanks guys. I'm sure i'll be calling on you for help soon here.

06-19-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: Project Black from the dead. So, we decided to change the name of the project to "project long haul"

09-07-2008, 11:34 AM	#7
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	NEW NAME! Project Long Haul. So here is some progress pics.Cab was too far gone, so it got cut up and scrapped. If anyone has one to get rid of, let me know.This shot shows some of the rot just after the motor was pulled.Bottoms up! yuk!Underside of the bed.Frame ready for powerwashing and blasting. Not too bad but will need some tlc. Now thats how you clean a frame!This shot shows the badly rotted arms. these will get replaced. Not sure if we are going to just do a new suspension or if i will fab new arms. There is no way i am going to pay 360 a side for these.

09-07-2008, 07:06 PM	#8
oteixeira Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Middlesex, NC Posts: 231	Re: Project Black from the dead. Dude, mine are worse then that, they are flaking like freekin Pillsbury biscuits. Anyway, you can get a pair (not just one side) of very nice after market boxed trailing arms from ECE for like 460ish I think. There are at http://www.earlyclassic.com Orlando __________________ 70 C-20 Custom Camper Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300251 Last edited by oteixeira; 09-07-2008 at 07:07 PM.

09-07-2008, 07:22 PM	#9
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: Project Black from the dead. that shot does not do the damage justice. they have spread in the middle as well.

09-08-2008, 12:05 PM	#10
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Project Black from the dead. Just get a complete crossmember from a 73-87 and bolt it in.It will fix the rust,give you disc brakes and update your control arms and ball joints.

09-09-2008, 06:50 AM	#11
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: Project Black from the dead. they bolt right in? this i did not know. thanks!

09-09-2008, 03:30 PM	#12
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Project Black from the dead. There are plenty of threads on this I believe you have to drill two holes that arent there.You can also just use the upper/lower control arms and spindles from the 73-87 and keep your existing crossmember Last edited by steelhorse; 09-09-2008 at 03:32 PM.

09-09-2008, 10:56 PM	#13
oteixeira Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Middlesex, NC Posts: 231	Re: Project Black from the dead. Mine was a 3/4 ton and every hole except 2 line up, so that is what...12 out of 14. I think the 1/2 ton is the same deal, just need to enlarge one hole on each side of the frame and you are good to go on that. Of course, that doesn't fix the Swiss cheese in the back, but hey, one step at a time, right? Orlando __________________ 70 C-20 Custom Camper Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300251

09-10-2008, 07:20 AM	#14
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: Project Black from the dead. haha yea, i hear ya. thanks for the info guys. i got a guy ready to scrap out a 82 right now as we speak and i'm makin the phone call.

09-20-2008, 04:53 PM	#15
Malibumick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pontiac, Michigan Posts: 40	Re: Project Black from the dead. I got the new front springs in today. 2 " drop. looks good at that height. now for the back...



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09-20-2008, 05:56 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project Black from the dead. I would say that your cab was more rotted than mine.... but your frame looks better. If you have been away from these trucks for awhile then you would be suprised what they make for them. I just installed an entire floor... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-20-2008, 06:42 PM	#17
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Project Black from the dead. GOOD LORD THAT IS A LOT OF RUST! Good luck with the build man, I will be watching. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

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