1970 swb c-10

[67ctener]

First time I've seen your truck, turned out amazing you nailed it on everything.
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[jmking9]

This is the (mostly) finished product. I am still waiting on a new stock vinyl seat cover. So the ugly one you see in these pics will be replaced. I got all of the sound/heat barrier in as well as the carpeting. I decided to go with 3 point seat belts so I would feel better about my son riding with me. I got the kit from Brothers and was very satisfied with them. They fit great and work great too. I'm still having a few bugs pop up the more I drive it, but that was expected. I have been driving and enjoying it ALOT. Even got to drive it in the rain yesterday I'll get some pictures of the engine and underside sometime when I have it on the lift.

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[Rusbuilt]

Thats a great looking truck sir!

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Thats a great looking truck sir!

X2!
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[50mercfan]

what a truck, looks great. if i would have seen that gold before i painted mine, it might be gold also. don't let the "experts" at the car shows bother you. it's been my experience, rather at a car show or not, that the guys that are the most critcal either have junk or no car at all. you may not care, but, you can buy a van shift lever that is shorter. i bought mine at a swap meet. it's the same shift lever just shorter. it's hard to see, but, this is the only pic i have handy.

[cericd]

I gotta say "I love your truck!" It has me wanting to get the upper trim and paint a white stripe down the side of mine.
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[knomadd]

Very nice truck! I'm not normally a fan of gold on anything, but that color combo just looks great on your truck!

[jmking9]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Thats a great looking truck sir!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Zoomin

X2!
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Thank you!

Originally Posted by 50mercfan

what a truck, looks great. if i would have seen that gold before i painted mine, it might be gold also. don't let the "experts" at the car shows bother you. it's been my experience, rather at a car show or not, that the guys that are the most critcal either have junk or no car at all. you may not care, but, you can buy a van shift lever that is shorter. i bought mine at a swap meet. it's the same shift lever just shorter. it's hard to see, but, this is the only pic i have handy.

Thanks for the compliment. That lever looks nice. I think I am eventually going to pull this column and replace it with a restored tilt column. My column works fine, but the gear selection is a little sloppy. And I really want a tilt.

Originally Posted by cericd

I gotta say "I love your truck!" It has me wanting to get the upper trim and paint a white stripe down the side of mine.
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It would look great. You just dont see too many trucks with this color combo. Mine was originally all gold with just the white top. It had the white middle added by someone before me. But that was the way it always was when I had it, and I just couldn't bring myself to go with any other colors.

Originally Posted by knomadd

Very nice truck! I'm not normally a fan of gold on anything, but that color combo just looks great on your truck!

Thanks!

[~Whitey~]

Your truck turned out so nice... I love everything about it.... except that seat cover! :-) haha

What are you planning to do for AC.. or anything?

[Laidbackrecreations]

Very very nice..
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[jmking9]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

Your truck turned out so nice... I love everything about it.... except that seat cover! :-) haha

What are you planning to do for AC.. or anything?

Thanks man! Dont get me started on how long I have been waiting on a seat cover. As far as the A.C. thing goes, I don't have any plans for it. I'm not much of an A.C. guy when it comes to vehicles. I rarely use it in my newer truck. That will probably change when I get a little older though.

Originally Posted by Laidbackrecreations

Very very nice..
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Thanks!

[jmking9]

Just got back from spending the weekend in Branson MO at the Sheppherd of the Hills Cruise. Had a great time despite the weather. It was a good test for the truck. Lots of sitting in traffic without any overheating issues. On the way home I got caught in a heavy rainstorm and drove for about 45 min at 65-70mph. in a downpour with no problems. So I guess its safe to say that my truck is now broke in.
So, this truck is completed. Somewhere down the road I will be swapping out the TH350 for a 700R4. Next will be the hunt for a 67-69 Camaro, 66-72Chevelle, or a fastback Mustang to build for my wife.
Thanks to all of those who commented on my build. I couldn't have done it with the help of the great people on this board. I plan on keeping this truck and enjoying it untill the day I hand the keys to my son.

[draggin49]

Absolutely love this truck, that gold looks great!! Dont sweat the critics at the car show.most have bad taste. What drop are you running? Truck has a nice stance
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[jmking9]

Originally Posted by draggin49

Absolutely love this truck, that gold looks great!! Dont sweat the critics at the car show.most have bad taste. What drop are you running? Truck has a nice stance
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Thank you! It is a 4.5/6 ECE drop

[draggin49]

Thanks for the heads up !! Ordered that same drop kit, 5lug conversion and disc brake kit last week. Excited to install it with new wheels/tires even though im in old faded paint from 1969 LOL
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[franky69c10]

Came out great bro
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[cericd]

Hmm... did I just see this truck on page 30 of the February 2014 issue of Classic Trucks? I do believe so. Congrats!

[jmking9]

Originally Posted by cericd

Hmm... did I just see this truck on page 30 of the February 2014 issue of Classic Trucks? I do believe so. Congrats!

It sure is! I would have never known if you wouldn't have said something. It's cool to see it in a magazine I've been looking at since age 13. (even if it is a tiny pic) Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

[coueshunter]

Pics!

[cericd]

Originally Posted by jmking9

It sure is! I would have never known if you wouldn't have said something. It's cool to see it in a magazine I've been looking at since age 13. (even if it is a tiny pic) Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

Np problem. I think it deserved a bigger pic but some may say I'm partial to gold trucks. Either way, looking good bro!

[jmking9]

[QUOTE=coueshunter;6412075]Pics![/QUOTE

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[jmking9]

Here's a couple of pictures with the rallies on. I put them on for the winter. I also switched my mufflers from Flowmaster 40's to 70 series. It eliminated all of the drone and made it much more pleasant to drive. Ill get some pics of how tight of a fit they are next time I have it on the lift. Also threw in a picture of my son begging me for a ride.

[cericd]

I like the rallies and white letters. Looks like you have a nice spread out there.