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shorty70 · 01-24-2009, 06:30 PM

Starting my first attempt to quench the "project" need. Good thing I picked a true project...

Working on a 1970 c10 that was picked up from a good friend of mine who was looking to get rid of it. Considering the amount of time that he's spent helping me with it up to this point already, he may end up asking for it back. Here are the starting pictures for the truck.

My current plans include:

350 w/Edelbrock top end kit
5 lug front/rear
Front disc brakes
4.5/4 drop
Flat blue exterior
New tires/rims (unsure size as of yet)
Filled dashpad holes
Tan/blue interior

Unless I manage to win the lottery, I envision this list encompassing a good while...

shorty70 · 01-24-2009, 06:39 PM

A good friend took pity on me and offered to do some bodywork on the truck for me. After starting to tear it down, it quickly became apparent that it needs a lot of work.

One of the major issues is the drip rail. It's rusted through at the drivers side and the truck had a lot of lead filler on the passenger side.

shorty70 · 01-24-2009, 06:46 PM

Nothing like stripping paint with an air blower... Sure hope the paint job I throw down on the truck doesn't end up coming off like this. Then again if I screw it up, maybe it would be nice...

[IMG]http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww228/joda...

shorty70 · 01-24-2009, 06:54 PM

Got to first coat of primer on the hood, cowl, and front drivers side fender. Rolled the old girl out for some sun while priming. A part of me wants to just leave the back end off, run the small block with open headers, and call it a day

My buddy Chad smoothed the back roof seam for me. Looks awesome! If anyone needs a good bodyman in the Chattanooga, TN area...

More sanding/priming on the horizon...

1LoC10 · 01-24-2009, 07:09 PM

looks great so far

70clone · 01-24-2009, 08:53 PM

i see you went to harbor freight

STOCKISH · 01-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Good starting point. Keep it up.

shorty70 · 01-26-2009, 03:20 PM

Thanks all for the encouragement!

Good eye 70clone. You know you've got quality tools from Harbor Freight when the "chrome" peels off the wobble extension set...

70c-10 · 01-27-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shorty70

when the "chrome" peels off the wobble extension set...

...as you're pulling them out of the package....

bw4sale · 01-27-2009, 01:42 PM

I'm confused. Your location says SoCal. Last time I checked that was pretty far from Chattanooga. I like what he did to the cab though.

Cool build BTW.

shorty70 · 01-27-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c-10

...as you're pulling them out of the package....

I'm not sure mine even made it to the "pulling out of the package"... but can't beat the price

shorty70 · 01-27-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bw4sale

I'm confused. Your location says SoCal. Last time I checked that was pretty far from Chattanooga. I like what he did to the cab though.

Cool build BTW.

Yeah, nice catch on the location. I'm in SoCal, but the autobody guy lives in Chattanooga. He flew out on a break from school to work on the truck. Would have loved to be a fly on the wall when his suitcase full of autobody tools went through TSA security at the airport

OARNGESI · 01-27-2009, 03:22 PM

Any idea where those mirrors are from

70c-10 · 01-27-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Any idea where those mirrors are from

http://www.google.com/products?q=iro...-8&sa=N&tab=if

01-24-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
shorty70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 47	Newb's Short 70 Project Starting my first attempt to quench the "project" need. Good thing I picked a true project... Working on a 1970 c10 that was picked up from a good friend of mine who was looking to get rid of it. Considering the amount of time that he's spent helping me with it up to this point already, he may end up asking for it back. Here are the starting pictures for the truck. My current plans include: 350 w/Edelbrock top end kit 5 lug front/rear Front disc brakes 4.5/4 drop Flat blue exterior New tires/rims (unsure size as of yet) Filled dashpad holes Tan/blue interior Unless I manage to win the lottery, I envision this list encompassing a good while... Last edited by shorty70; 01-24-2009 at 07:11 PM.

01-24-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
shorty70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 47	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project A good friend took pity on me and offered to do some bodywork on the truck for me. After starting to tear it down, it quickly became apparent that it needs a lot of work. One of the major issues is the drip rail. It's rusted through at the drivers side and the truck had a lot of lead filler on the passenger side. Last edited by shorty70; 01-24-2009 at 07:12 PM.

01-24-2009, 06:54 PM	#4
shorty70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 47	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project Got to first coat of primer on the hood, cowl, and front drivers side fender. Rolled the old girl out for some sun while priming. A part of me wants to just leave the back end off, run the small block with open headers, and call it a day My buddy Chad smoothed the back roof seam for me. Looks awesome! If anyone needs a good bodyman in the Chattanooga, TN area... More sanding/priming on the horizon... Last edited by shorty70; 01-24-2009 at 07:13 PM.

01-24-2009, 07:09 PM	#5
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project looks great so far __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

01-24-2009, 08:53 PM	#6
70clone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL Posts: 200	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project i see you went to harbor freight

01-25-2009, 12:32 AM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project Good starting point. Keep it up. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-26-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
shorty70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 47	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project Thanks all for the encouragement! Good eye 70clone. You know you've got quality tools from Harbor Freight when the "chrome" peels off the wobble extension set... __________________ How do you afford your rock and roll lifestyle? My pathetic build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=325414

01-27-2009, 01:42 PM	#10
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project I'm confused. Your location says SoCal. Last time I checked that was pretty far from Chattanooga. I like what he did to the cab though. Cool build BTW. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

01-27-2009, 03:22 PM	#13
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Newb's Short 70 Project Any idea where those mirrors are from __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

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