1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Nice work on this truck! What did you use to paint the engine? Did you use a clearcoat?

Rg

2K spraymax clear cans and chevy orange VHT basecoat. We'll see how it holds up

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

can you tell me who's AC kit your using my cab is a non AC cab Im going to convert ..I converted and used Vintage in my Cheyenne( was a factory AC cab) years ago but their kits are Gens ahead now from when I installed mine ....looking at the condenser install looks clean

I pieced together a DIY kit on this to save some money.

It is a Vintage Air Gen II evaporator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ustomerReviews

Hose kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/20223073898...Bk9SR5CZirfXZA

Universal condenser: https://www.ebay.com/itm/305517518009
It's a little flimsy so I will be adding another universal bracket to attach to the core support.

Sanden compressor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by nicklear36

2K spraymax clear cans and chevy orange VHT basecoat. We'll see how it holds up

Thanks, it really looks good.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by nicklear36

I pieced together a DIY kit on this to save some money.

It is a Vintage Air Gen II evaporator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ustomerReviews

Hose kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/20223073898...Bk9SR5CZirfXZA

Universal condenser: https://www.ebay.com/itm/305517518009
It's a little flimsy so I will be adding another universal bracket to attach to the core support.

Sanden compressor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Like the approach you have taken on this and thank you for taking the time to share
this is very much appreciated im going to follow your lead on this and pick your brain on a couple things in a PM before I order

[Basketcase889]

Any updates?

[nicklear36]

Sorry for not many updates. The entire truck has been media blasted, and I am continuing on with cab rust repair.

This is the Vannatta 5-piece firewall kit all welded up. I'm really liking the bead roll pattern on it.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I see your still plugging along.Looks great

[nicklear36]

Photo dump

[zicc1835]

nice progress......

[nicklear36]

Tinted Raptor liner applied to the bottom of the cab and bed.

[raggedjim]

Yeah, that looks good!

[rodstored-72]

nick, nice job on the liner for the bottom of the bed. wondering what you did as far as prep & cleaning before you sprayed? I am fixing to do the inside bed on my 1986 C10 & just wanted to get info. from real world experience. thanks!! I know a lot of YT videos and such.. just wanted to see what you did...

[nicklear36]

Thank you mate I appreciate it. I ended up getting the whole truck sandblasted for around 3k here in Oregon. It was a tough pill to swallow but having all of the metal ready for epoxy primer and then paint saved so much time.

If that's not in the budget a wire wheel and 80 grit sandpaper would also do just fine. That's how I did my frame.

[rodstored-72]

nick, thanks for the reply... i figured the latter recommendation would be the "go to" i am planning on the 80/120 grit followed by red scuff pad & then do the liner.... any bare spots i will prime beforehand.....

thanks for the reply!! continue the good work!!

[PowerdbyChevy79]

Looking good