66 "Big Blue" Project - Custom

[yalpngulp]

Ok, I have decided to start a build thread of my 66 C20, that is being converted to a C10. If you are into original trucks, this is not the thread for you lol. It is getting many custom touches along the way. I bought this truck last spring and have been chipping away at it since, so I'll try to get this post up to date. The first pics are from the original sale ad that I bought it from.

Some modifications so far are:
automatic tranny
1/2 ton axle conversion
2 1/2" dropped spindles
front disc brakes
2" lowering blocks on rear
suicide side swing tailgate with actuator to open at the push of a button
shaved stake holes
class 3 hitch hiding behind a homemade rollpan with custom taillights
shaved stock taillights
custom grille (modified from a gmc grille)
HID headlights and custom lenses

Upcoming mods:
flush mount steel tonneau cover with actuators to open
front flip hood
helper airbags
bucket seats
custom console
tilt auto column from late 70's van
custom front rollpan
smoothie tailgate
front and rear sway bars
20" Riddler wheels

The truck is going to be used to tow my car hauler to the track. So it's for show and tow so I'm keeping the 3/4 suspension with helper springs