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Old 02-05-2020, 11:23 PM   #1
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1970 CST Short Bed Update

I wanted to share some progress I made on my truck. I bought it about 8 years ago. Used it to haul stuff to the dumps for a year or so and then it just ended up sitting on the side yard. The tranny started leaking bad, the gas smelled like paint thinner. It wouldn’t even start so I just let it sit and sit. I really wanted to do a full restoration on it but family, time, money and knowledge was not on my side. One day a friend came by and offered to help me out. Instead of a major restoration he offered to get things in order so I could enjoy the truck again. It took me awhile to get things in order but I am very happy to have it back on the road. We ended up putting in a rebuilt motor and 700r transmission. I got the AC back up and running and installed all of the cool stuff I had been collecting over the years. All in all it turned out great.
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:25 PM   #2
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

The left fender was the only piece of sheet metal that wasn’t original paint. My friend found on that was a great match.
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:26 PM   #3
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

Its always good to see progress
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:27 PM   #4
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

The PO had cut out a joke on the side of the bed so I made a patch and JB welded it on
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:29 PM   #5
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

I had to pull the tank and have it flushed
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:31 PM   #6
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

I went with r12 for the AC
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:36 PM   #7
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

Some of the interior upgrades were tilt, tach, buddy bucket seats, am fm radio, 8 track and shoulder belts
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:38 PM   #8
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Got some tires as well.
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:40 PM   #9
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Couple more
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Old 02-06-2020, 12:09 AM   #10
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Looks good, will make a great driver!
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Old 02-06-2020, 12:21 AM   #11
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Got some tires as well.
Nice work! I especially like how sticky those tires are, you can run upside down! J/K, I have trouble with pictures, too.
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Old 02-06-2020, 12:39 AM   #12
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flipped
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Old 02-06-2020, 12:51 AM   #13
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Nice truck and nice job.

Looks like you installed the large diameter washer and spring on the tilt column at the intermediate shaft. Those 2 parts are not needed with a tilt.
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Old 02-06-2020, 12:57 AM   #14
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

What a clean truck. Glad you got it to where you can enjoy it, that’s a great feeling.
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Old 02-06-2020, 09:43 AM   #15
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

Looks great! Now enjoy it.
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Old 02-06-2020, 10:27 AM   #16
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Never been a fan of the full wheel covers but DAMN they look sooo good on your truck! Congrats on getting back on the road.
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Old 02-06-2020, 11:25 AM   #17
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Brian, I have enjoyed helping you get your truck back on the road.

It’s one of the cleanest rust free original trucks I’ve worked on and you deserve it.

I know how hard it was for you to just let it sit on the side of your house all those years.

When you told me that first day the story about this truck....

I could see it in your eyes how bad you wanted to get her on the road again but with your new baby and other things you expressed to me you just couldn’t rite then.

I new i had to help.......

I have respect you for being a great dad and husband and focusing on your family first.

I’m also glad we’ve become friends and that I’ve been a part of and able to help you accomplish your dream of driving your truck again.
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Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update

Cool story and truck. Looks like it was worth the wait.
One thing about a single cab truck, you and the kids fit just fine. You can give mom a break and take em out dad style. My kids like riding in my 93, and it’s nice having them close. Whoever sits in the middle gets to run the shifter if they want.
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Old 02-06-2020, 04:42 PM   #19
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I went with r12 for the AC
Smart man! You will enjoy ice cold AC for years to come with no issues.
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Old 02-06-2020, 05:21 PM   #20
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Awesome truck right there. You'll have some great memories about the build and more to come with enjoying it with the family
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Old 02-07-2020, 08:08 PM   #21
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Great story! I know all to well how family and work have cut hard into my Truck projects! Family first! That is a nice looking Truck cleanest floor I've seen in some time! Way to go Rod on helping a guy out! My daughter loves riding in my truck's when we get a chance!
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