Mike's 66 C10 Short Step Build

[Mikes66ChevyC10]

Figured I'd start a build thread since I officially started working on the truck today. Truck is a 66 C10 that spent most of it's life as a Service station truck in South Eastern PA. When I got the truck it was pretty much destined for the scrap yard but I felt we could save it. Of all the car's I've fixed up and owned this truck is the first one my wife has claimed to be her's!! LOL She loves it. She wants me to convert the truck to an automatic which I really don't want to do but will do to make her happy.

The C10 is really rusty in the rockers panels, kick panels, and cab supports but the frame is beautiful. I've never done such extensive rust repair but I think I'll be fine just need to take my time. Main goal right now is to make the truck safe and structurally sound everything else will follow.

Plans so far..
All new wiring
New brake lines
Front disk brake conversion
5 lug conversion in rear
Rebuild front end
4inch drop in the front and 5inch drop in the back
Convert to TH350 or TH400 automatic
New interior
Most important: Ditch the horns! LOL

Exterior color: Orange
Interior color: Black

Future plans
V8 Swap


Some pictures when I got it home