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SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 03:25 PM

Well I bought this truck at my first job "Summer 2009" it cost 1,400. I am 18 and I decided I really wanted this truck, Oh and it is my first vehicle lol.
So it's a 1976 C-10 1/2ton with 350/350.
In the beginning when I first bought this truck it was stock height with a lumber rack and tool box, was the guys work truck.
This truck had little to no rust in it at all! "On back of bed rail next to cab is rusted and passenger side fender is rusted in the lower quarter panel"

What I have done to this truck so far is, rebuilt the front end of the truck with all new balljoints and urethane bushings.
lowered the truck with a Bell-tech rear end flip kit.
I have bought a new passenger side door from LMC and a passenger side fender used in good condition.

I will show my progress within this thread as I build my dream truck!

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 03:30 PM

Now here are pictures of it today!

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 03:31 PM

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 03:31 PM

Cherub · 03-09-2010, 04:53 PM

Well congrats and welcome to the forum. Looks like your off to a good start. I love that body style

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 05:15 PM

Thank you, I appreciate it.
I am working on it now, I am sanding down the tail gate. Just wish it didn't look like it would rain on me.

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 06:10 PM

I've got a question, My truck loves to drift of to the right when driving, I had my wheels aligned but that only helped a little bit, I think it might be the crappy tires I have on the truck, "Tires are very bad" So I was just wondering what you guys think might be the problem?
Thanks.

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 08:00 PM

Work from today.

Before working on tailgate

During.

Where I stopped for the day.

Here is were the fender is currently. Turn signals are being filled

SevenSeries · 03-09-2010, 10:38 PM

Anyone got any ideas for paint for this body style?
Lets hear them

Cherub · 03-09-2010, 11:32 PM

did you get it aligned before or after the rear drop?

Man those round light trucks look good two tone with trim and white roofs.

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cherub

did you get it aligned before or after the rear drop?

Man those round light trucks look good two tone with trim and white roofs.

After, Also I cut the springs about and 1in 1/2 but I doubt that would cause it, I measured both sides and they are equal.

Driveway Dreams · 03-10-2010, 02:08 AM

The truck looks good & solid. Stance looks right too. It's got some good "patina" going on there.

These trucks can pull off about any color. What do YOU like? After all, YOU have to see it everyday.

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

The truck looks good & solid. Stance looks right too. It's got some good "patina" going on there.

These trucks can pull off about any color. What do YOU like? After all, YOU have to see it everyday.

Thank you! Well as for the color I am not to sure. I do like black but that is going to require this body to be perfect.
Also, blue is out of the question, Don't want to copy my dad lol. He is painting his 57 chevy candy blue.

I was just more interested in a unique color that is one off.

78swest · 03-10-2010, 02:29 AM

what are you using to sand it?

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 02:33 AM

DA sander, and I think 80 grit paper.
the bed was in the same condition the cab was in before I primered it lol.

Jonboy · 03-10-2010, 09:50 AM

It looks like you are making really good progress. As far as color goes, it kinda looks good in the green. Maybe paint it a rally green (similar to the last paintjob, the brighter one. Rally green is a 69 Camaro color, and looks killer with white). It will be unique, and not in a bad way.

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

It looks like you are making really good progress. As far as color goes, it kinda looks good in the green. Maybe paint it a rally green (similar to the last paintjob, the brighter one. Rally green is a 69 Camaro color, and looks killer with white). It will be unique, and not in a bad way.

Thanks Jonboy, that paint scheme sounds nice actually. I will check it out

Also does anyone know the lug pattern of my truck? I am confused on it currently

*1976 C-10 1/2ton with 350 SBC 2wd*

Jonboy · 03-10-2010, 10:41 PM

5 on 5

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 10:44 PM

Its just 5 on 5? its not 3/4 or any?

Jonboy · 03-10-2010, 10:58 PM

nope, just 5 on 5. Pass. car is 5 on 4.75.

SevenSeries · 03-10-2010, 11:28 PM

Ok thanks lol, I was confused about the patterns.

54Caddy · 03-11-2010, 12:18 AM

truck doesnt look to bad man. On the filler work did you just fill it or weld a plate over it? also is your frame c notched or what?

rolyats · 03-11-2010, 01:26 AM

Great job so far on that build mate. I can so see that 90's burb front clip on it. It's your build, have fun with it!

longbedrick · 03-11-2010, 02:20 AM

great start! I say you keep it green. Interior is already green, why fight it? btw, nice rear... that rear bumper is S-T-R-A-I-G-H-T!

SevenSeries · 03-11-2010, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

truck doesnt look to bad man. On the filler work did you just fill it or weld a plate over it? also is your frame c notched or what?

Thanks 54Caddy, and I welded the plate in. seemed easier to do. and yeah I cut the frame and put the notch you get in the kit on the frame.

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Originally Posted by rolyats

Great job so far on that build mate. I can so see that 90's burb front clip on it. It's your build, have fun with it!

Haha thanks rolyats, I really do like the 90s burb clips. I see few trucks on here that look killer with it so i might wanna try it.

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Originally Posted by longbedrick

great start! I say you keep it green. Interior is already green, why fight it? btw, nice rear... that rear bumper is S-T-R-A-I-G-H-T!

Lol thanks longbedrick, You think I should keep it green? Maybe a custom green color huh? haha and that bumper has a dent and the chrome is coming off on the dent. you can see the small rust spot.

03-09-2010, 03:25 PM	#1
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	'76 Chevy C-10 Build Well I bought this truck at my first job "Summer 2009" it cost 1,400. I am 18 and I decided I really wanted this truck, Oh and it is my first vehicle lol. So it's a 1976 C-10 1/2ton with 350/350. In the beginning when I first bought this truck it was stock height with a lumber rack and tool box, was the guys work truck. This truck had little to no rust in it at all! "On back of bed rail next to cab is rusted and passenger side fender is rusted in the lower quarter panel" What I have done to this truck so far is, rebuilt the front end of the truck with all new balljoints and urethane bushings. lowered the truck with a Bell-tech rear end flip kit. I have bought a new passenger side door from LMC and a passenger side fender used in good condition. I will show my progress within this thread as I build my dream truck!

03-09-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Now here are pictures of it today!

03-09-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build

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03-09-2010, 04:53 PM	#5
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Well congrats and welcome to the forum. Looks like your off to a good start. I love that body style __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-09-2010, 05:15 PM	#6
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Thank you, I appreciate it. I am working on it now, I am sanding down the tail gate. Just wish it didn't look like it would rain on me.

03-09-2010, 06:10 PM	#7
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build I've got a question, My truck loves to drift of to the right when driving, I had my wheels aligned but that only helped a little bit, I think it might be the crappy tires I have on the truck, "Tires are very bad" So I was just wondering what you guys think might be the problem? Thanks.

03-09-2010, 08:00 PM	#8
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Work from today. Before working on tailgate During. Where I stopped for the day. Here is were the fender is currently. Turn signals are being filled Last edited by SevenSeries; 03-09-2010 at 08:01 PM.

03-09-2010, 10:38 PM	#9
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Anyone got any ideas for paint for this body style? Lets hear them

03-09-2010, 11:32 PM	#10
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build did you get it aligned before or after the rear drop? Man those round light trucks look good two tone with trim and white roofs. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

03-10-2010, 02:08 AM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build The truck looks good & solid. Stance looks right too. It's got some good "patina" going on there. These trucks can pull off about any color. What do YOU like? After all, YOU have to see it everyday. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 03-10-2010 at 02:09 AM. Reason: wording

03-10-2010, 02:29 AM	#14
78swest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: aumsville oregon/afganistan Posts: 89	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build what are you using to sand it?

03-10-2010, 02:33 AM	#15
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build DA sander, and I think 80 grit paper. the bed was in the same condition the cab was in before I primered it lol. __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

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Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build It looks like you are making really good progress. As far as color goes, it kinda looks good in the green. Maybe paint it a rally green (similar to the last paintjob, the brighter one. Rally green is a 69 Camaro color, and looks killer with white). It will be unique, and not in a bad way. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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03-10-2010, 10:44 PM	#19
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Its just 5 on 5? its not 3/4 or any? __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

03-10-2010, 10:58 PM	#20
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build nope, just 5 on 5. Pass. car is 5 on 4.75. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

03-10-2010, 11:28 PM	#21
SevenSeries Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California Posts: 147	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Ok thanks lol, I was confused about the patterns. __________________ With enough time and money, you can do anything Quoted from my father 1976 C-10 Project

03-11-2010, 12:18 AM	#22
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build truck doesnt look to bad man. On the filler work did you just fill it or weld a plate over it? also is your frame c notched or what? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

03-11-2010, 01:26 AM	#23
rolyats Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 60	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build Great job so far on that build mate. I can so see that 90's burb front clip on it. It's your build, have fun with it!

03-11-2010, 02:20 AM	#24
longbedrick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 193	Re: '76 Chevy C-10 Build great start! I say you keep it green. Interior is already green, why fight it? btw, nice rear... that rear bumper is S-T-R-A-I-G-H-T!

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