My new project 70 CST/10

[70CST/10]

Hello, I'm a new member and wanted to show you my new project.
1970 CST/10 lwb.
It has a 3/4 drop with disc brakes up front.
fresh 283 small block Chevy / 350 trans

Let me know what you think! It is a project and i'm just getting going on it.

Also this is my first pickup project, Any ideas or suggestion on where to start?

Thanks

[Gobbles]

Great looking truck, definetly a nice place to start. How intensive of a project is this going to be? Are you looking for improvements while keeping it a DD or is it going to be torn down?

[70CST/10]

Trevor,

Undecided! My wife and I are going to do the project together.
But going to be a Street Rod not a back to original. Already have designed the color combo and what style and color of wheels. Now for all the dirty work.

[Gobbles]

I gotcha, the sky's the limit for custom work that you can do from suspension to bodywork. When I'm looking for ideas I browse the projects section, the amount of creativity in there is unreal. Plus if you see something you really like you can get some details.

I like the idea of frame-offs so that you know exactly what your working with. It tends to be a can of worms but its better finding out all your issues earlier rather than after you've spent a bunch of cash. The downside is that these tend to eat up time you could be driving in an unfinished ride.

[RenoKeene]

Welcome from Central Florida! Going to make a nice one. Start with all the safety stuff first, brakes, belts, hoses, etc. Tune up the engine and check all the wiring stuff. Get it where you can drive it then start on those rockers, a/c, etc.
Enjoy!

[70CST/10]

Yea! Not to custom. Clean and enjoyable.
Gong to get rid of trim, pos led lights rear pan instead of bumper, int. put A/C back in.
already have replacement rocker panels and inside fenders skirts(they are cut up).
Has new brakes on all four corners (whew! that would of hurt the budget)

Been thinking of frame-off not sure if I have the room for that. My three car garage is used for my wife and I company. Might give me a good reason to build a new garage shop out back! LOL!

[shearjs]

Truck looks good. Nice start. Good luck with your project.

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Welcome from Central Florida! Going to make a nice one. Start with all the safety stuff first, brakes, belts, hoses, etc. Tune up the engine and check all the wiring stuff. Get it where you can drive it then start on those rockers, a/c, etc.
Enjoy!

THANKS!
Motor is fresh, got all lights working but turn signal and backup(have to order backup switch it is missing). Brakes are all new. put new belts on two weeks ago. also put on power steering pump (works but the return line is bent (have to order one) no one in my area keeps in stock??? It is drivable now ready to get started. floor pan i s great just need to replace rockers. Cab is great no rust. Wiring is a little chopped up thinking of replacing wiring harness (anyone done this? how must trouble is it?)

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by shearjs

truck looks good. Nice start. Good luck with your project.

thanks!

[70CST/10]

Oh BTW! I pick this up for $1400.00 with a bed full of parts and it was even delivered to me! How is that for a DEAL! (I should say STEAL)

[RCbowtie69]

NICE!!!!!! you have a nice truck to work with.Keep on Truckin'' :metal :

[hugger6933]

I big welcome to ya from eastern AR. I'm in G town every week or so for my treatments that I have to take at the corner of poplar and Germantown parkway. It looks like you really have a heck of a good no wait, a great start on a truck project. It allready has the tilt and a few other of the wanted options that make these trucks more fun.

[70cst]

Hey 70CST/10

to the forums and from Ohio on one cool truck.

By the way 70CST/10 ... very cool name

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by 70cst

Hey 70CST/10

to the forums and from Ohio on one cool truck.

By the way 70CST/10 ... very cool name

Thanks!

Figured after I registered and seen your user name that you would love it!

headed out to white house to the southern truck nationals about a three hour drive. unfortunately will not be taking my truck this time.

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by hugger6933

I big welcome to ya from eastern AR. I'm in G town every week or so for my treatments that I have to take at the corner of poplar and Germantown parkway. It looks like you really have a heck of a good no wait, a great start on a truck project. It allready has the tilt and a few other of the wanted options that make these trucks more fun.

Thanks,

Yes it is a good start with a few thing I won't need to put time in money into getting.

[Delo69]

Hey 70 CST/10!! Nice lookin truck..Good to see another member close by..do you go to the local car show in Bartlett on Thursdays?

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by Delo69

Hey 70 CST/10!! Nice lookin truck..Good to see another member close by..do you go to the local car show in Bartlett on Thursdays?

Dennis,
Did no there was a car show on Thursdays in Bartlett. That is where I live, Give me more info on this.
Glad to see another local on here as well.

Paul

[Delo69]

Thursday nights at Stage and Kirby Whitten..same parking lot as Jason's Deli and some chinese buffet... Some nights seem better than others..last time I was there you had classics, offroad Jeeps, imports, Mustang club of Memphis..and then some nights maybe half of them show up...haven't taken the truck yet but I am planning on it soon.

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by Delo69

Thursday nights at Stage and Kirby Whitten..same parking lot as Jason's Deli and some chinese buffet... Some nights seem better than others..last time I was there you had classics, offroad Jeeps, imports, Mustang club of Memphis..and then some nights maybe half of them show up...haven't taken the truck yet but I am planning on it soon.

Did not know that will have to check it out. Mine is drivable but I'm fixing to strip it down.
Where are you locate?

[Delo69]

East Memphis off of Graham..you should take your truck to the show before tear down..we could start a C10 club of Memphis!!

[VA72C10]

Nice looking truck! Looking forward to see what you do with it. Make sure to take your time taking the trim off...can get some decent money for it if it's nice....

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by Delo69

East Memphis off of Graham..you should take your truck to the show before tear down..we could start a C10 club of Memphis!!

Will have to get it tagged so I can drive it! LOL! Sounds like a good idea to start a c10 club. Always good to get a good bunch that is willing to help each other.

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice looking truck! Looking forward to see what you do with it. Make sure to take your time taking the trim off...can get some decent money for it if it's nice....

Thanks, Just a hint will be a driver.

[VA72C10]

driver's are the best...use it without worrying about scratching it I've said this on here before but out of all the trucks I've had so far, my patina truck was by far my favorite...even though most of the others were nicer....it was fun to drive and tinker on...only wish I could have afforded to keep it....

[70CST/10]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

driver's are the best...use it without worrying about scratching it I've said this on here before but out of all the trucks I've had so far, my patina truck was by far my favorite...even though most of the others were nicer....it was fun to drive and tinker on...only wish I could have afforded to keep it....

Oh it is going to be a nice build. Going to take it to the frame clean and paint. want to make sure I can drive it anywhere and everywhere I want, local and road trips. But it WILL NOT be a trailer queen!!!