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Wreckless_71 · 11-05-2008, 11:58 PM

Well here goes... I started the project a long time ago. The goal was to have a brand new '71 K-10 swb as my daily driver and first rig. The K-10 we picked up was used as a 4x4 and the body was beat to crap. So we picked up a c-10 parts rig with the straightest body ever to use on the 4x4 running gear. Well my 16th B-day rolled around and the truck wasn't ready so we got the parts truck running (the one in my avatar) to drive while i was getting the k-10 done. Over the course of the next few years, I am 18 almost 19 now and in college, we worked on it slow but steady. On the way I picked up a '72 c-20 LWB GMC with factory air and a 402 BBC. We ripped the A/C cab off and we are using cab on the 4x4. Probably gonna put the BBC in a 2wd someday. The trucks gonna have a tilt column, factory tach dash, A/C, Built 355, th350 with shift kit, NP205, 3.73's with a POSI in the rear. The parts truck was now my beloved daily driver and I deffinitely don't regret having to drive her. Here are the pics or at least some of the pics of the truck through it's many stages... I can't find the full 4x4 truck assembled so you won't see the actual start. Please ask questions if you have em'. Dad and I have done all of the work ourselves except the Trans. I rebuilt the t-case, and the engine. Plus the front and rear differentials. I've learned so much about these trucks and just mechanics in general I'm so glad that I have even had the chance to do this. Anyways here's some pics...

Wreckless_71 · 11-06-2008, 12:02 AM

More...

Wreckless_71 · 11-06-2008, 12:04 AM

The cab and fresh engine...

Wreckless_71 · 11-06-2008, 12:08 AM

Fresh paint... love the color

**70cst** · 11-06-2008, 12:08 AM

and on sticking with your dream. Just take one step at a time and it will be completed before you know it.

Wreckless_71 · 11-06-2008, 12:10 AM

Had to wrap her all up before leaving home... she sits on standby for a few months...

nuke1 · 11-06-2008, 02:59 AM

that is sad to see her go for a while, good luck with the build any you have one great lookin truck there
James

Wreckless_71 · 11-06-2008, 05:14 PM

Thanks a lot guys

Jtrux · 11-06-2008, 06:23 PM

Looks like fun to me.

Wreckless_71 · 11-07-2008, 09:16 PM

It has been a ton of fun and I can't wait to work on her some more...

11-05-2008, 11:58 PM	#1
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Project: Wreckless... Well here goes... I started the project a long time ago. The goal was to have a brand new '71 K-10 swb as my daily driver and first rig. The K-10 we picked up was used as a 4x4 and the body was beat to crap. So we picked up a c-10 parts rig with the straightest body ever to use on the 4x4 running gear. Well my 16th B-day rolled around and the truck wasn't ready so we got the parts truck running (the one in my avatar) to drive while i was getting the k-10 done. Over the course of the next few years, I am 18 almost 19 now and in college, we worked on it slow but steady. On the way I picked up a '72 c-20 LWB GMC with factory air and a 402 BBC. We ripped the A/C cab off and we are using cab on the 4x4. Probably gonna put the BBC in a 2wd someday. The trucks gonna have a tilt column, factory tach dash, A/C, Built 355, th350 with shift kit, NP205, 3.73's with a POSI in the rear. The parts truck was now my beloved daily driver and I deffinitely don't regret having to drive her. Here are the pics or at least some of the pics of the truck through it's many stages... I can't find the full 4x4 truck assembled so you won't see the actual start. Please ask questions if you have em'. Dad and I have done all of the work ourselves except the Trans. I rebuilt the t-case, and the engine. Plus the front and rear differentials. I've learned so much about these trucks and just mechanics in general I'm so glad that I have even had the chance to do this. Anyways here's some pics... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-06-2008, 12:02 AM	#2
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Project: Wreckless... More... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-06-2008, 12:04 AM	#3
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Project: Wreckless... The cab and fresh engine... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-06-2008, 12:08 AM	#4
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Project: Wreckless... Fresh paint... love the color Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-06-2008, 12:08 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Project: Wreckless... and on sticking with your dream. Just take one step at a time and it will be completed before you know it. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-06-2008, 12:10 AM	#6
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Project: Wreckless... Had to wrap her all up before leaving home... she sits on standby for a few months... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-06-2008, 02:59 AM	#7
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project: Wreckless... that is sad to see her go for a while, good luck with the build any you have one great lookin truck there James __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

11-06-2008, 05:14 PM	#8
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Project: Wreckless... Thanks a lot guys __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

11-06-2008, 06:23 PM	#9
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Project: Wreckless... Looks like fun to me. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-07-2008, 09:16 PM	#10
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Project: Wreckless... It has been a ton of fun and I can't wait to work on her some more... __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.



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