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68 TT · 05-19-2011, 08:43 AM

Project is looking great. Keep it up.

chapster · 05-21-2011, 08:46 PM

Nice project,

I second the satin or semi on the frame. I did the mirror gloss black also and what alot of extra work.

dougminton · 06-08-2011, 03:02 PM

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69cummins · 06-08-2011, 03:45 PM

I didn't see it mentioned what are your plans for the clutch assembly. Hydraulic I assume?

belowme51 · 06-08-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

Great question!! something i was going to deal with later (buckets if i had to, prefer to stay with a bench). if you have info please let me know.

Hey Vegas guys.... Any C10 clubs around?

I will add pictures as I go. Thanks......

Should definetly put one together...my buddy has a 87 that he is building too. but would be cool cruising the strip all c10's!! nice truck btw. let me know if you need any help too.

jasonhall · 06-16-2011, 11:47 PM

Awesome build!!

rhd_c10 · 06-18-2011, 02:22 AM

What headers u running .... did u rework the harness ur self
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bcutt · 08-01-2011, 08:32 PM

Awesome build man!! any updates??

trkfrk · 08-07-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

What headers u running .... did u rework the harness ur self
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They're Doug Horley's. I haven't started on the wiring harness yet.

The progress is going slower than I would like but we all no the balancing act with work and family. I have the front and rear brakes complete and started back on the body work.

Sand blasted and powder coating all of my small parts. The hood hinges, bumper brackets and pedal assembly.

THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS!!

jasonhall · 08-07-2011, 06:05 PM

lookin good!

mcbassin · 08-07-2011, 07:42 PM

Looks great! Keep the pics coming!

bcutt · 08-07-2011, 09:00 PM

Nice work man! do you powder coat your own small parts at home?

72 tigger · 08-07-2011, 09:33 PM

You're doing it the right way- keep it up!

68 TT · 08-08-2011, 03:38 PM

Nice pieces. The truck is coming along nicely. Keep it up.

trkfrk · 08-08-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bcutt

Nice work man! do you powder coat your own small parts at home?

Thanks! I am powder coating and blasting everything that I can fit in my "Harbor freight" sand blaster (paid $89 new) and my "Craigslist" oven (paid $100 used). The Gun you can pick up from Harbor Freight for around $70. Its less expensive than paint and comes out really nice.

CParnell · 08-08-2011, 08:42 PM

Wow, a lot of inspiration in this thread. Keep up the good work man.

bcutt · 08-08-2011, 08:48 PM

Nice little set up! Thanks for the pictures. I had been contemplating doing the same thing, I was looking at the Eastwood kit but for the price I will go with the Harbour Freight gun.

chase1873 · 08-08-2011, 09:03 PM

Im in love... awesome truck, i love mine, but im a little jealous.

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CheyenneShop · 08-08-2011, 11:05 PM

Nice work

chase1873 · 08-09-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jay6891

It looks Killer!

I was thinking of that same combo, any thoughts on where or how that shifter is going to be inside. Guess running buckets is the only option.

Still looks Cool.... and Good Luck!

not much help as far as shifter position, but I came across a fellow who used a 4wd floor pan to give the 6 speed proper clearance. Ill re-post if I ever find the link.

trkfrk · 08-09-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chase1873

not much help as far as shifter position, but I came across a fellow who used a 4wd floor pan to give the 6 speed proper clearance. Ill re-post if I ever find the link.

Please let me know what you find. I haven't tackled it yet.

**67cheby** · 08-10-2011, 07:01 PM

could you just switch in the High Hump bolt in part and have the clearance you need ?

68GMCCustom · 08-10-2011, 07:48 PM

thats what I was wondering

trkfrk · 08-10-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

could you just switch in the High Hump bolt in part and have the clearance you need ?

67Cheby, That looks like an easy cure.. Did the high hump come in a certain year or transmission option? Thanks for the help!

68 TT · 08-10-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

67Cheby, That looks like an easy cure.. Did the high hump come in a certain year or transmission option? Thanks for the help!

The easiest ones to find are in manual trans trucks but they also came in 4x4's and those trucks with a T-400.

Until last weekend I had an extra one I would have given you. I just put it into my 67.

They aren't too hard to find and tend to run around $40 to $60 in good shape when I have seen them for sale.

A square body truck piece is a whole lot easier to find and fits pretty close but the back end doesn't match up and the lower corners of the front are mismatched a little. With a little fab work you could make one fit if you have a hard time finding a good 67-72 piece.

05-19-2011, 08:43 AM	#101
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Project is looking great. Keep it up. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

05-21-2011, 08:46 PM	#102
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice project, I second the satin or semi on the frame. I did the mirror gloss black also and what alot of extra work. __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

06-08-2011, 03:02 PM	#103
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual subscribed __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

06-08-2011, 03:45 PM	#104
69cummins Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 49	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I didn't see it mentioned what are your plans for the clutch assembly. Hydraulic I assume? __________________ 71GMC 4X4 6.0 LQ4 NV4500/205 Dana 60 with crossover steering and a 14B in the rear, 69 longbed 4x4 with a cummins and D60 frt and D80 rear.

06-16-2011, 11:47 PM	#106
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome build!!

06-18-2011, 02:22 AM	#107
rhd_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Avondale,az Posts: 169	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual What headers u running .... did u rework the harness ur self Posted via Mobile Device __________________ my rhd build.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468712 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 350CI/TH-350 1968 CHEVROLET C-10 SWB LS1/4L60E

08-01-2011, 08:32 PM	#108
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome build man!! any updates?? __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

08-07-2011, 06:05 PM	#110
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual lookin good!

08-07-2011, 07:42 PM	#111
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looks great! Keep the pics coming! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-07-2011, 09:00 PM	#112
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice work man! do you powder coat your own small parts at home? __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

08-07-2011, 09:33 PM	#113
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,254	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual You're doing it the right way- keep it up!

08-08-2011, 03:38 PM	#114
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice pieces. The truck is coming along nicely. Keep it up. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

08-08-2011, 08:42 PM	#116
CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Wow, a lot of inspiration in this thread. Keep up the good work man. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

08-08-2011, 08:48 PM	#117
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice little set up! Thanks for the pictures. I had been contemplating doing the same thing, I was looking at the Eastwood kit but for the price I will go with the Harbour Freight gun. __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

08-08-2011, 09:03 PM	#118
chase1873 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 97	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Im in love... awesome truck, i love mine, but im a little jealous. subscribed __________________ Mike 1970 C10 swb step side... needs everything.



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08-08-2011, 11:05 PM	#119
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice work __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

08-10-2011, 07:01 PM	#122
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08-10-2011, 07:48 PM	#123
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