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suburban99 · 03-07-2026, 12:23 AM

Almost done

jumpsoffrock · 03-07-2026, 01:51 AM

You did a great job, height looks great.

Shark_13 · 03-07-2026, 01:58 AM

Looks great!

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-07-2026, 02:23 AM

Before and After 37 years

**raggedjim** · 03-07-2026, 11:09 AM

Nice stepper. You did a lot in 6 months. Stance is right where it should be, nice job.

r8rs4lf · 03-07-2026, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Before and After 36 years

Nice!!!

How about some details?

yuccales · 03-07-2026, 11:14 AM

Couple of darn good looking trucks there!

suburban99 · 03-07-2026, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. Still trying to decide if I want to keep or sell. Would make a good shop truck.

Some details: 2005 LS 5.3 4L60E, 5 lug conversion froman 84 C10 disc on front. Front and rear cab mounts, inner/outer rockers, cab corners all replaced. 4.5/6" drop. 275/60/15 rear and 255/60/15 front.
Ebay headers, 2-1/2" exhaust. Power steering and brakes
Truck is/was the lowest optioned I have owned.

LS short box · 03-07-2026, 09:59 PM

Very cool.
My 68 C10. LS6 swap. I like the build.

**Smitty** · 03-07-2026, 11:29 PM

Before is from 2020 and the after is the end result

Eddie70 · 03-07-2026, 11:30 PM

Nice work guys!!

I wish there was a like button, I'd have mashed it several times scrolling through this one.

**Smitty** · 03-07-2026, 11:33 PM

A couple more

67RS/SSx2 · 03-08-2026, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by suburban99

Almost done

Looks great. What did you use to buff out the paint? Turned out really nice.

suburban99 · 03-08-2026, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 67RS/SSx2

Looks great. What did you use to buff out the paint? Turned out really nice.

I used bathroom cleanser and a brush on my impact drill. Comet cleanser...

3drburb · 03-13-2026, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by suburban99

I used bathroom cleanser and a brush on my impact drill. Comet cleanser...

That truck came out very nice, I like everything you done to it, including the headlights.
Some Meguiars Marine Wax will give it a nice shine, if you want it to.

Very nice work!

**zicc1835** · 03-14-2026, 09:40 PM

before in Marino Valley Ca that's the PO at his house

**zicc1835** · 03-14-2026, 09:41 PM

after 8 years

**zicc1835** · 03-14-2026, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

Very cool.
My 68 C10. LS6 swap. I like the build.

so clean ...very nice

Luke87gt · 03-14-2026, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS short box

Very cool.
My 68 C10. LS6 swap. I like the build.

Very nice job on this one

**Steeveedee** · 03-15-2026, 12:11 AM

Holy Smoke, nice job!

**1970cstblazer** · 03-15-2026, 10:14 AM

Sept 2018:

August 2025:

LS short box · 03-15-2026, 04:36 PM

Couple more pics of the 68.
The thing about folks that have never built hot rod have no clue how much work it is and the costs involved.
Don't get me wrong if you can afford to farm out all the work that's cool with me.
I can't afford to do that plus I really like the build. The 68 above is the first hot rod I did 90% of the body work under a local body shop supervision. Not the paint or cut/buffing.

54blackhornet · 03-16-2026, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

after 8 years

I just love your heater delete !

**zicc1835** · 03-16-2026, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

A couple more

classy interior

**zicc1835** · 03-16-2026, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS short box

Couple more pics of the 68.
The thing about folks that have never built hot rod have no clue how much work it is and the costs involved.
Don't get me wrong if you can afford to farm out all the work that's cool with me.
I can't afford to do that plus I really like the build. The 68 above is the first hot rod I did 90% of the body work under a local body shop supervision. Not the paint or cut/buffing.

Im with you ...I call myself a parts changer..I am not a technician or call myself a mechanic all though I am in inclined

...... I can do body work and paint but choose not to at my age ...a lot of super builds and builders on here yours is one that stands out .... my opinion

03-07-2026, 12:23 AM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 473	Before and after. Almost done Attached Images __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped---sold 1955 f100 LS swapped----sold 1968 C10 shorty project 1971 C10 longy project

03-07-2026, 01:51 AM	#2
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,126	Re: Before and after. You did a great job, height looks great.

03-07-2026, 01:58 AM	#3
Shark_13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Post falls ID Posts: 165	Re: Before and after. Looks great!

03-07-2026, 02:23 AM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Before and after. Before and After 37 years Attached Images __________________ 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 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 03-07-2026 at 11:37 PM.

03-07-2026, 11:09 AM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 4,102	Re: Before and after. Nice stepper. You did a lot in 6 months. Stance is right where it should be, nice job. __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

03-07-2026, 11:14 AM	#7
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 4,046	Re: Before and after. Couple of darn good looking trucks there!

03-07-2026, 06:14 PM	#8
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 473	Re: Before and after. Thanks for the replies. Still trying to decide if I want to keep or sell. Would make a good shop truck. Some details: 2005 LS 5.3 4L60E, 5 lug conversion froman 84 C10 disc on front. Front and rear cab mounts, inner/outer rockers, cab corners all replaced. 4.5/6" drop. 275/60/15 rear and 255/60/15 front. Ebay headers, 2-1/2" exhaust. Power steering and brakes Truck is/was the lowest optioned I have owned. Attached Images __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped---sold 1955 f100 LS swapped----sold 1968 C10 shorty project 1971 C10 longy project

03-07-2026, 09:59 PM	#9
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,592	Re: Before and after. Very cool. My 68 C10. LS6 swap. I like the build. Attached Images

03-07-2026, 11:29 PM	#10
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,170	Re: Before and after. Before is from 2020 and the after is the end result Attached Images __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

03-07-2026, 11:30 PM	#11
Eddie70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: LC, Tn Posts: 44	Re: Before and after. Nice work guys!! I wish there was a like button, I'd have mashed it several times scrolling through this one. __________________ 1970 Corvette 1970 C10 CST

03-07-2026, 11:33 PM	#12
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,170	Re: Before and after. A couple more Attached Images __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

03-14-2026, 09:40 PM	#16
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,842	Re: Before and after. before in Marino Valley Ca that's the PO at his house Attached Images __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557 Last edited by zicc1835; 03-14-2026 at 09:43 PM. Reason: more

03-14-2026, 09:41 PM	#17
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,842	Re: Before and after. after 8 years Attached Images __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

03-15-2026, 12:11 AM	#20
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,899	Re: Before and after. Holy Smoke, nice job! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-15-2026, 10:14 AM	#21
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,500	Re: Before and after. Sept 2018: August 2025: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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03-15-2026, 04:36 PM	#22
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,592	Re: Before and after. Couple more pics of the 68. The thing about folks that have never built hot rod have no clue how much work it is and the costs involved. Don't get me wrong if you can afford to farm out all the work that's cool with me. I can't afford to do that plus I really like the build. The 68 above is the first hot rod I did 90% of the body work under a local body shop supervision. Not the paint or cut/buffing. Attached Images

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