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rjdutch · 04-13-2012, 11:11 PM

My name is Rob and I'm new here though I've been following the forum for some time. Just picked up a 70 C10 that I'm getting ready to tear apart and restore. It's a basic model, no power anything and a bit rough. It has a 305 (1986) and a THM350 trans, both getting removed. Ordering a 290hp 350 crate engine and a new trans. Lots of sheet metal work. As of now I plan to add disk brakes and lower just a bit. Nothing over the top, I just want to make it tight and strong. And add power steering.
Question:
The previous owner had installed new rockers and just riveted them in. Can I grind the seams and weld them? Or should I remove them and cut them in?
Thanks and I look forward to soaking up all the awesome knowledge around here.
First of many pics:

67c10rustbuket · 04-14-2012, 12:36 AM

Cool truck! The rockers should be spot welded 1/2 to 1" from the top seams and all the way down on the bottom pinch and where they meet the floor/inner rocker area, I say remove the rivets and plug weld them in properly. Pics of what has been done would help. Later

Krooked Kustoms · 04-14-2012, 06:59 AM

Gday mate. looks like a clean truck. do you know if that purple is a factory colour? The plans sound good. Good Luck. Cheers

rjdutch · 04-14-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RATYAS 69

Gday mate. looks like a clean truck. do you know if that purple is a factory colour? The plans sound good. Good Luck. Cheers

Definitely not a factory color but I think I'll paint it medium green/white. I'll post more pics later today. Thanks!
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rjdutch · 04-14-2012, 01:31 PM

Here are some pictures of the rockers that have been riveted in. I'm thinking I'll take them out, cut and prep the old metal and fit the new rocker panels and weld them in. The cab is in worse shape than I had hoped but I new better.

rjdutch · 04-14-2012, 01:34 PM

A little progress for today!

Removed the hood and cowl. Removed the doors. Removed the lights in the grill. Off to get some supplies.

rjdutch · 04-15-2012, 11:45 AM

Looks like I need new front fenders. Are the reproduction fenders any good? Can anyone share their experience on this? I would hate to get a pair of fenders that don't fit properly. I'm also going to get new inner fenders as well and perhaps doors. Any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

04-13-2012, 11:11 PM	#1
rjdutch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poolesville, MD Posts: 16	New Project - 70 Chevy C10 My name is Rob and I'm new here though I've been following the forum for some time. Just picked up a 70 C10 that I'm getting ready to tear apart and restore. It's a basic model, no power anything and a bit rough. It has a 305 (1986) and a THM350 trans, both getting removed. Ordering a 290hp 350 crate engine and a new trans. Lots of sheet metal work. As of now I plan to add disk brakes and lower just a bit. Nothing over the top, I just want to make it tight and strong. And add power steering. Question: The previous owner had installed new rockers and just riveted them in. Can I grind the seams and weld them? Or should I remove them and cut them in? Thanks and I look forward to soaking up all the awesome knowledge around here. First of many pics:

04-14-2012, 12:36 AM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: New Project - 70 Chevy C10 Cool truck! The rockers should be spot welded 1/2 to 1" from the top seams and all the way down on the bottom pinch and where they meet the floor/inner rocker area, I say remove the rivets and plug weld them in properly. Pics of what has been done would help. Later __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-14-2012, 06:59 AM	#3
Krooked Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Langwarrin South, Victoria, Australia Posts: 121	Re: New Project - 70 Chevy C10 Gday mate. looks like a clean truck. do you know if that purple is a factory colour? The plans sound good. Good Luck. Cheers

04-14-2012, 01:31 PM	#5
rjdutch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poolesville, MD Posts: 16	Re: New Project - 70 Chevy C10 Here are some pictures of the rockers that have been riveted in. I'm thinking I'll take them out, cut and prep the old metal and fit the new rocker panels and weld them in. The cab is in worse shape than I had hoped but I new better.

04-14-2012, 01:34 PM	#6
rjdutch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poolesville, MD Posts: 16	Re: New Project - 70 Chevy C10 A little progress for today! Removed the hood and cowl. Removed the doors. Removed the lights in the grill. Off to get some supplies.

04-15-2012, 11:45 AM	#7
rjdutch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poolesville, MD Posts: 16	Re: New Project - 70 Chevy C10 Looks like I need new front fenders. Are the reproduction fenders any good? Can anyone share their experience on this? I would hate to get a pair of fenders that don't fit properly. I'm also going to get new inner fenders as well and perhaps doors. Any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks



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