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LongNLowGMC · 04-06-2013, 10:10 PM

My C10 brothers from different mothers! I've made what I feel is some decent progress over the last few months so I figured I'd take some pictures today and share with you all. This is my first real post about myself or the truck really, so hello everyone, glad to be a part of such a helpful site! A little backstory on myself - I had a 70 CST when I was in highschool and foolishly sold it after a year or so. The PO did a janky job putting the truck together so it was constantly breaking down. I stupidly took my dads advice and sold it to buy something reliable. I always regretted selling it and told myself I'd get another one day, and well, that day came last July when I bought a 72 GMC 1500 LWB with a decent little 350/350 combo and a 3/5 or so drop. Its not perfect, will need some body, paint and otherwise, but I'm happy with what I started with. At first I just fixed a bunch of little dumb things the PO didn't do. I'm just now staring to really dig into it and I have lots and lots of plans, so much to come over the next couple years!

Alright that being said, heres whats new: Got some Ridler 695's, 20x8.5 up front and 20x10 in the back, running 255/45 up front and 295/40 in the rear. They went on like cake, no fitment issues at all. I got some CA black plates for the truck and got them restored, I'm gonna do a separate write up on that here shortly. A couple weeks ago I did a cheap recover job on the seat with some serapes, it came out pretty good I think considering I didn't spend much or know what I was doing for that matter. Its just temporary anyway as I have another bench seat that I'm having the brackets lowered 1.5 inches and then eventually get new foam and covers from Truckseats. Lastly, got new lens all the way around; sidemarker, LED tailights, backup lens, and clear front turn signals. Its pretty crazy how much difference the lens made, really brightened the look of the truck up. Here's some pics, hope you all enjoy!

LongNLowGMC · 04-06-2013, 10:12 PM

Some more...

Zoomin · 04-06-2013, 11:35 PM

Sharp looking truck!
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LongNLowGMC · 04-07-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Sharp looking truck!
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Thank you sir, much appreciated!

Found this last night, the only pic I have of my first C10. Wish I still had this one...

GoaterAz · 04-07-2013, 01:04 PM

Looks great!

Do you have any side profile pictures?
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C/10 King · 04-07-2013, 01:11 PM

I can wait to see it next Sunday!!!!

LongNLowGMC · 04-07-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GoaterAz

Looks great!

Do you have any side profile pictures?
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Thanks! You know, I didn't think to take any yesterday, if I get a chance I'll snap one off tonight.

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

I can wait to see it next Sunday!!!!

Thanks Rene! I'm totally looking forward to sunday, will be a nice break from these last couple weeks. She looks a little better in the pics than in person, but then again she is a work in progress. Whose isn't, right?

72BlckButy · 04-07-2013, 01:24 PM

Lookin good!
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shawno72 · 04-07-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

I can wait to see it next Sunday!!!!

Took the words right out my mouth Rene

LongNLowGMC · 04-07-2013, 01:43 PM

Hahaha thanks guys! Hope it doesn't let you down Sunday. The paint isn't that awesome, the PO had a cheap job slapped on it but I had plans to paint whatever I was going to get anyway. Got a couple dingers on the cab but nothing that won't be fixed down the road. Aside from that stuff I'm really happy with it. It's come a long way since I got it, had to really un-dork the truck from all the goofy things the PO did do it. If I see one more O'Reily skull related accessory I'm gonna snap...

shawno72 · 04-07-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LongNLowGMC

had to really un-dork the truck from all the goofy things the PO did do it. If I see one more O'Reily skull related accessory I'm gonna snap...

Oh nooo, that isle should be for tuners only

C/10 King · 04-07-2013, 01:53 PM

I hope I don't let you guys down next Sunday!

I'm bringing my newly acquired 65' which I refer to as a '10 footer" that was restored quite a few years ago and some of the rust is on the hood and header panel is reappearing, please be gentle with me.

shawno72 · 04-07-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

I hope I don't let you guys down next Sunday!

I'm bringing my newly acquired 65' which I refer to as a '10 footer" that was restored quite a few years ago and some of the rust is on the hood and header panel is reappearing, please be gentle with me.

No worries Rene, you are always better than the cardboard version

LongNLowGMC · 04-07-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Oh nooo, that isle should be for tuners only

This guy must have practically lived in this aisle. It was like Portlandia, but instead of 'put a bird on it!' it was 'put a skull on it!'.

shawno72 · 04-07-2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LongNLowGMC

This guy must have practically lived in this aisle. It was like Portlandia, but instead of 'put a bird on it!' it was 'put a skull on it!'.

Haha you should bring that stuff to the swap meet. I bet someone will buy it
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Square_78 · 04-07-2013, 09:53 PM

Looks damn nice. New lenses make a huge difference. It sure brightened up my truck when i replaced the tails and reverse lights.

04-06-2013, 10:10 PM	#1
LongNLowGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 134	Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... My C10 brothers from different mothers! I've made what I feel is some decent progress over the last few months so I figured I'd take some pictures today and share with you all. This is my first real post about myself or the truck really, so hello everyone, glad to be a part of such a helpful site! A little backstory on myself - I had a 70 CST when I was in highschool and foolishly sold it after a year or so. The PO did a janky job putting the truck together so it was constantly breaking down. I stupidly took my dads advice and sold it to buy something reliable. I always regretted selling it and told myself I'd get another one day, and well, that day came last July when I bought a 72 GMC 1500 LWB with a decent little 350/350 combo and a 3/5 or so drop. Its not perfect, will need some body, paint and otherwise, but I'm happy with what I started with. At first I just fixed a bunch of little dumb things the PO didn't do. I'm just now staring to really dig into it and I have lots and lots of plans, so much to come over the next couple years! Alright that being said, heres whats new: Got some Ridler 695's, 20x8.5 up front and 20x10 in the back, running 255/45 up front and 295/40 in the rear. They went on like cake, no fitment issues at all. I got some CA black plates for the truck and got them restored, I'm gonna do a separate write up on that here shortly. A couple weeks ago I did a cheap recover job on the seat with some serapes, it came out pretty good I think considering I didn't spend much or know what I was doing for that matter. Its just temporary anyway as I have another bench seat that I'm having the brackets lowered 1.5 inches and then eventually get new foam and covers from Truckseats. Lastly, got new lens all the way around; sidemarker, LED tailights, backup lens, and clear front turn signals. Its pretty crazy how much difference the lens made, really brightened the look of the truck up. Here's some pics, hope you all enjoy! Attached Images

04-06-2013, 10:12 PM	#2
LongNLowGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 134	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... Some more... Attached Images

04-06-2013, 11:35 PM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... Sharp looking truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

04-07-2013, 01:04 PM	#5
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... Looks great! Do you have any side profile pictures? Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2013, 01:11 PM	#6
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... I can wait to see it next Sunday!!!! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

04-07-2013, 01:24 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... Lookin good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-07-2013, 01:43 PM	#10
LongNLowGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 134	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... Hahaha thanks guys! Hope it doesn't let you down Sunday. The paint isn't that awesome, the PO had a cheap job slapped on it but I had plans to paint whatever I was going to get anyway. Got a couple dingers on the cab but nothing that won't be fixed down the road. Aside from that stuff I'm really happy with it. It's come a long way since I got it, had to really un-dork the truck from all the goofy things the PO did do it. If I see one more O'Reily skull related accessory I'm gonna snap...

04-07-2013, 01:53 PM	#12
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... I hope I don't let you guys down next Sunday! I'm bringing my newly acquired 65' which I refer to as a '10 footer" that was restored quite a few years ago and some of the rust is on the hood and header panel is reappearing, please be gentle with me. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

04-07-2013, 09:53 PM	#16
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Last 2 Months Progress - Wheels, plates, seat, etc... Looks damn nice. New lenses make a huge difference. It sure brightened up my truck when i replaced the tails and reverse lights. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

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