Lattimer's 1970 C-10 build

[Lattimer]

On my birthday, December 31st, I treated myself to a 1970 C-10. Always loved these trucks and I actually learned to drive in a 1969 K-10. Wanted one for years and the wife finally gave in and let me get it.

Truck is actually in amazingly good shape, and it was started on as a project by one of the previous owners. The guy I bought it from put in his garage and it sat for over 2 years.

So, I got the truck, an extra grill, 4-speed trans, a new repop chrome front bumper, roll pan, extra rear end, front disk brake parts, the original seat, extra shifter, extra power steering pump, parts for power brakes, extra tailgate latches, and a few other small items.

Truck has a 327, long tube headers, 3-speed on the floor.

Needs floorboards and rockers, wiring work, a little dent and rust repair here and there, new interior, and new HVAC. Looks like it needs shocks and some suspension work along the way as well.

Body is overall incredibly solid, and I can't find any bondo in it.





These are from the day I went to look at it.

Engine runs very good, but had a coolant leak on the intake manifold. I'll post pics of that later on.



This is the interior after I started ripping things apart.