11-21-2013, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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1967 c10 project
I went out and got me a 1967 lwb c10. 283 with a 3 on the tree trans. 55k original miles. she runs like a dream. only surface rust. the black you see is spray paint and not primer. not a spot of bondo on this body. its going to be a rolling project. little things at a time shes going to be my daily driver, so first up is a tranny swap. Im going to put a good sounding exhaust system on her. New oak wood is going in the bed. The bench will be reupholstered. Im thinking about solid black leather and a chevy bowtie stitched into the bench. thinking about maybe lowering her a few inches. new rims, then paint. The two colors im deciding between is a dark blue or a midnight purple. any suggestions would be cool. its still a big idea in my head, but one thing is for sure: i own it!
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11-21-2013, 10:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1967 c10 project
Nice truck for a build thread!
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11-22-2013, 12:47 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1967 c10 project
congrats - lots of potential - consider upgrading to power front brakes - no use in putting in new wood in bed if going to paint it, do after paint job. just use a sheet of plywood for now. hopefully no rust under that rattle can paint job. if going to be a while before paint take the time to sand down and put a primer sealer or epoxy on it preserve body. also, save current rims/tires until after getting painted so no over spray gets on new wheels/tires. check over all of the wiring, condition of brakes/drums - etc
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11-22-2013, 12:24 PM | #5 |
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theres no rust under the rattle can job. the clear coat was peeling so they did a half job on it. no bondo on it either, I checked with a magnet. thanks for the advice, I was planning on hitting her with some sealing primer once the weather clears up. just my luck I buy a new toy and a front moves through!
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11-22-2013, 02:16 PM | #6 |
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Welcome to the board!
Love those small window '67's. Nice start for a good project you have there.
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11-22-2013, 02:55 PM | #7 |
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Welcome from Florida and congrats on getting a good one!
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11-22-2013, 10:31 PM | #8 |
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Nice to see another 67 on the board. And in very nice shape too, good find.
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11-23-2013, 12:48 PM | #9 |
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very nice
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11-23-2013, 01:13 PM | #10 |
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Solid Truck! Congrats.
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11-23-2013, 10:04 PM | #11 |
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Great looking truck! Your lucky to find one so solid. Should make for a fun project. I think the original Blue would look great on it. Have fun with it.
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12-25-2013, 03:35 AM | #12 |
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Just a quick update on my truck. We started working on it pretty intensively the past 2 weeks. so far what has been done: New tires, 3 on the tree out and nv3500 in, clutch replacement, new flywheel, headers hung, hei distributor, ran new wires under hood, bucket seats purchased and0 currently in upholstery shop. i have a thrush header back system ordered, should be here Friday. I will post pics later. still have to finish the hydraulics for the clutch and then the trans swap will be complete!
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12-25-2013, 09:02 AM | #13 |
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It appears to be a solid ol truck and you are moving right along. I always liked those 283's. Sweet little engines.
May I suggest pulling the drums off and having a real good look at the brakes while the truck is parked? Check steering and suspension parts,etc.
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12-25-2013, 09:48 AM | #14 |
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Edlebrock black breather and valve covers would look good if your not into polishing chrome. These long beds are starting to grow on me. And you can use a truck as a truck then.
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12-25-2013, 09:48 AM | #15 |
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Nice looking starter for you. X2 on above. Checkout all the brakes and such mechanicaly on the truck first. Get everything in good working order.
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Allen , I'm here in Knoxville also and I trade/barter a lot of upholstery work and I'm retired but still have many accounts/ contacts and info if you need help with your project .
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12-25-2013, 01:40 PM | #17 |
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lookin goooood
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12-25-2013, 10:43 PM | #18 |
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Looks good, Congrats!
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12-25-2013, 10:49 PM | #19 |
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Nice low mileage truck.
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another update
I got the 5 speed trans in my truck with next to no speedbumps. i was pretty excited about that. i replaced everything from the flywheel back. currently im working on making a guage cluster for my new guages |
01-11-2014, 10:14 PM | #21 |
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after many hours and a couple late nights i think ive reached a point where its ready! test drove it on the highway and i reached 65 at 2000 rpm. man that feels good. next step on this truck is the paint booth! cant wait for the summer so i can have her shining like a diamond
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01-11-2014, 10:16 PM | #22 |
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a few pics of my mods
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01-11-2014, 10:19 PM | #23 |
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more pics
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even more pics
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