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**70cst** · 12-28-2022, 10:18 AM

Since my 70cst isn't 100% factory ... slight upgrades. I decided I needed to upgrade my headlights. I may wait until is warms up a little but light upgrades is my next project.

1) I purchased a set of used Wrangler Rubicon 2015 headlamps - these are a direct fit.

2) H4-H13 conversion pigtails

3) AUXBEAMS LEDS 9008 for the headlights and 1157's Parking lights.

Thnaks to LockDoc for passing this idea on.

Whats your winter projec?

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 12-28-2022, 10:27 AM

I am swapping my stock bench seat out with bucket seats. I am converting early high backs over to low backs. Got the seat frames pretty much done. Just waiting on some dry weather so I can move cars around so I can yank the bench out and start figuring out seat track mounting and the "adaptor/riser" I need to make. Got the seat covers in a couple months ago. I have had the seat foam for awhile now. Got the console restored. I am down to just actually making it fit in the truck.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-28-2022, 12:34 PM

.. It never ends .

**Palf70Step** · 12-28-2022, 04:25 PM

My plans are to get the Vintage Air installed and maybe the new headlights (Kioto H4 ). If I really get energenic, Ill swap the intake out.

**kwmech** · 12-28-2022, 04:46 PM

My plans include finishing the projects from last winter

**basketcase** · 12-28-2022, 05:07 PM

Finishing the wiring, Painting the cab floor, pulling the rear end for paint and new trailing arm bushings plus the 5-lug axle conversion. Also building the exhaust.

Tom

CG · 12-28-2022, 05:29 PM

I sold every single part and vehicle I have that is pick up style truck related, C10-20-30, all of it. Most of it has been picked up or delivered, hope to have the rest picked up or delivered by end of January. The only thing I kept is my 72 Burb and my 69/68 panel. Both of those are back in body and paint. Whichever is ready first will come home to play with. I have two people that have been sniffing around the panel, not getting my hopes I till they show me the money haha.

Ive had several cool truck projects open themselves up to me, but I have passed (shakily lol). And Im still waffling on what to do with my Corvair.

custom10nut · 12-28-2022, 06:06 PM

Finally getting to repairing my Rocker Panels. Should take about two weeks, start to finish.
Then it’s on to putting the new carpet in.
Then tearing the old bed wood out
Then pulling the box off to sand blast, prime and pant the inside, front, bed front ant back of the cab.
Then prep the rest of the truck for paint.
Paint and Buff.
The last thing will be doing the Front Disc brake conversion

Needless to say, I’ll be busy

Good luck to all in achieving their goals

**BIG ORANGE** · 12-28-2022, 09:38 PM

I'm replacing the bed floor and wheel tubs and front bed panel in my 71 fleetside lwb
While waiting on getting my 69 2wd blazer back from paint, then it's time to bolt on a bunch of new parts......

FRCvette · 12-28-2022, 09:50 PM

I am building a new chassis for mine. Sandblasted and painted. Installed QA1 coil over front and back. Installing captain fab rear disc brake kit now.

towbar · 12-28-2022, 11:38 PM

I'm hoping to have all my rust repair completed and body work finished and ready for paint in spring...just trying to match my patinad original black paint on rockers, inner doors, fender bottom. Gotta get a windshield put in, reassemble the front sheetmetal, do exhaust, lower the truck, reassemble the interior...I.m stopping now because I realize some of this stuff will be on the 2024 list!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-29-2022, 12:22 AM

Still considering Cam and Heads for the LS. Want to hit the 500 hp mark.
It’s only Money. Lol

**Getter-Done** · 12-29-2022, 12:33 AM

Right now,
I am Gearing up for the Swap Meet at

Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville.

Not the Superspeedway that is in (west) Lebanon That they

call Nashville
I have been attending this Swap meet for 20+ years.

I Started years ago with 5 - 10x10 spaces.

Now 1 - 10 x10 spot is Cool with me

Because I just go there to see my Friends now.

Trio · 12-29-2022, 02:31 PM

Hopefully getting a built 700r4 installed in this thing, to solve the hi-revving of the TH350 at highway speeds.

Trio
1971 C20 350/350

bighead · 12-29-2022, 07:00 PM

Taking the 72 Super Longhorn Camper Special to the frame. Hope to have it Cummins swapped and running good enough to drive to C10’s in the Park in Sept.

Trio · 12-29-2022, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighead

Hope to have it Cummins swapped and running good enough to drive to C10’s in the Park in Sept.

Interesting, I had not heard of that event. I may have to make the drive up from Hill Country.

Joyridin · 12-30-2022, 08:21 AM

Installing the A/C, new rack and pinion, c-notch kit, new seat belts, and a slew of other things that need to get done one-by-one.

**Already Gone** · 12-30-2022, 10:46 PM

Well my Winter Project started 3/4 years ago when I talked to a friend about replacing the getting tired 89,000 mile 350 engine in my truck. Things started to evolve from there after deciding which way to go with the engine swap. So basically over this Winter my truck is getting the newly rebuilt, not the original 350, small block as well as a complete new front end with new steering box and p/s pump as well and she is getting a slight 2 1/2 - 4 suspension haircut and some interior tweaking too. So after 3/4 years of gathering parts and planning, everything is being installed over this Winter..

Nagintime · 12-31-2022, 11:04 AM

I began referring to my winter projects as Hybernation projects. This winter I am going to swap out the SM465 for a T56. Past projects have included an axle swap, and fuel tank relocation, also posted on my you tube. Check them out and comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY7bmqiXQPY

Myself · 12-31-2022, 12:59 PM

I'm trying to take care of EVERYBODY else's loose ends so that my time actually becomes MY TIME! I'm not getting any younger!

Trio · 12-31-2022, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Well my Winter Project started 3/4 years ago when I talked to a friend about replacing the getting tired 89,000 mile 350 engine in my truck. Things started to evolve from there after deciding which way to go with the engine swap. So basically over this Winter my truck is getting the newly rebuilt, not the original 350, small block as well as a complete new front end with new steering box and p/s pump as well and she is getting a slight 2 1/2 - 4 suspension haircut and some interior tweaking too. So after 3/4 years of gathering parts and planning, everything is being installed over this Winter..

I need to do that speaker mod. But likely only the passenger side, since I have the in-cab gas tank.

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12-28-2022, 10:18 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Since my 70cst isn't 100% factory ... slight upgrades. I decided I needed to upgrade my headlights. I may wait until is warms up a little but light upgrades is my next project. 1) I purchased a set of used Wrangler Rubicon 2015 headlamps - these are a direct fit. 2) H4-H13 conversion pigtails 3) AUXBEAMS LEDS 9008 for the headlights and 1157's Parking lights. Thnaks to LockDoc for passing this idea on. Whats your winter projec? Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-28-2022, 10:27 AM	#2
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 475	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? I am swapping my stock bench seat out with bucket seats. I am converting early high backs over to low backs. Got the seat frames pretty much done. Just waiting on some dry weather so I can move cars around so I can yank the bench out and start figuring out seat track mounting and the "adaptor/riser" I need to make. Got the seat covers in a couple months ago. I have had the seat foam for awhile now. Got the console restored. I am down to just actually making it fit in the truck. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

12-28-2022, 12:34 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? .. It never ends . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 12-29-2022 at 08:34 AM.

12-28-2022, 04:25 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? My plans are to get the Vintage Air installed and maybe the new headlights (Kioto H4 ). If I really get energenic, Ill swap the intake out. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-28-2022, 04:46 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,596	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? My plans include finishing the projects from last winter

12-28-2022, 05:07 PM	#6
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Finishing the wiring, Painting the cab floor, pulling the rear end for paint and new trailing arm bushings plus the 5-lug axle conversion. Also building the exhaust. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

12-28-2022, 05:29 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,989	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? I sold every single part and vehicle I have that is pick up style truck related, C10-20-30, all of it. Most of it has been picked up or delivered, hope to have the rest picked up or delivered by end of January. The only thing I kept is my 72 Burb and my 69/68 panel. Both of those are back in body and paint. Whichever is ready first will come home to play with. I have two people that have been sniffing around the panel, not getting my hopes I till they show me the money haha. Ive had several cool truck projects open themselves up to me, but I have passed (shakily lol). And Im still waffling on what to do with my Corvair. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-28-2022, 06:06 PM	#8
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Finally getting to repairing my Rocker Panels. Should take about two weeks, start to finish. Then it’s on to putting the new carpet in. Then tearing the old bed wood out Then pulling the box off to sand blast, prime and pant the inside, front, bed front ant back of the cab. Then prep the rest of the truck for paint. Paint and Buff. The last thing will be doing the Front Disc brake conversion Needless to say, I’ll be busy Good luck to all in achieving their goals

12-28-2022, 09:38 PM	#9
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? I'm replacing the bed floor and wheel tubs and front bed panel in my 71 fleetside lwb While waiting on getting my 69 2wd blazer back from paint, then it's time to bolt on a bunch of new parts...... __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-28-2022, 09:50 PM	#10
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? I am building a new chassis for mine. Sandblasted and painted. Installed QA1 coil over front and back. Installing captain fab rear disc brake kit now. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

12-28-2022, 11:38 PM	#11
towbar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marshall, NC....heart of the Appalachians.....aka, Gods country!! Posts: 537	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? I'm hoping to have all my rust repair completed and body work finished and ready for paint in spring...just trying to match my patinad original black paint on rockers, inner doors, fender bottom. Gotta get a windshield put in, reassemble the front sheetmetal, do exhaust, lower the truck, reassemble the interior...I.m stopping now because I realize some of this stuff will be on the 2024 list!

12-29-2022, 12:22 AM	#12
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,174	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Still considering Cam and Heads for the LS. Want to hit the 500 hp mark. It’s only Money. Lol __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

12-29-2022, 12:33 AM	#13
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,315	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Right now, I am Gearing up for the Swap Meet at Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville. Not the Superspeedway that is in (west) Lebanon That they call Nashville I have been attending this Swap meet for 20+ years. I Started years ago with 5 - 10x10 spaces. Now 1 - 10 x10 spot is Cool with me Because I just go there to see my Friends now. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-29-2022, 02:31 PM	#14
Trio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Rocky Mountain high... Posts: 41	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Hopefully getting a built 700r4 installed in this thing, to solve the hi-revving of the TH350 at highway speeds. Trio 1971 C20 350/350

12-29-2022, 07:00 PM	#15
bighead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 465	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Taking the 72 Super Longhorn Camper Special to the frame. Hope to have it Cummins swapped and running good enough to drive to C10’s in the Park in Sept. Last edited by bighead; 12-30-2022 at 08:23 AM.



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12-30-2022, 08:21 AM	#17
Joyridin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 544	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Installing the A/C, new rack and pinion, c-notch kit, new seat belts, and a slew of other things that need to get done one-by-one.

12-30-2022, 10:46 PM	#18
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? Well my Winter Project started 3/4 years ago when I talked to a friend about replacing the getting tired 89,000 mile 350 engine in my truck. Things started to evolve from there after deciding which way to go with the engine swap. So basically over this Winter my truck is getting the newly rebuilt, not the original 350, small block as well as a complete new front end with new steering box and p/s pump as well and she is getting a slight 2 1/2 - 4 suspension haircut and some interior tweaking too. So after 3/4 years of gathering parts and planning, everything is being installed over this Winter.. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-31-2022, 11:04 AM	#19
Nagintime Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hemlock NY Posts: 5	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? I began referring to my winter projects as Hybernation projects. This winter I am going to swap out the SM465 for a T56. Past projects have included an axle swap, and fuel tank relocation, also posted on my you tube. Check them out and comment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY7bmqiXQPY

12-31-2022, 12:59 PM	#20
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,136	Re: What Winter Projects do you have lined up? I'm trying to take care of EVERYBODY else's loose ends so that my time actually becomes MY TIME! I'm not getting any younger!

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