My 67 C10 Custom short bed build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 09-05-2016, 12:04 AM

It's been a couple years now since I got involved in the 67-72 trucks and K5 Blazers. Like most of you, I looked for a V8,rust free short bed for under $8-10k but settled for a 67 V8, automatic, C20 for a 1/4 of the price. I did a build thread here documenting its conversion from a 8 lug,drum brake, 3/4 ton, long bed to a 5 lug, disc brake, 1/2 ton short bed. That thread was titled," C20 long bed farm truck to C10 short bed driver". After realizing what kind of time and money I had in to the truck I was forced to sell it shortly after its completion.

Since then I've come to the realization. That my favorite C10 of all is a 67 or 68 short bed fleet side in dark or medium blue with side mouldings and original paint with a good amount of patina. The perfect example of this truck would be "Hazel" by member n2billet.

So, I went to Kansas earlier this year and picked up this 67 C10 Custom long bed.

**SoCoC10** · 09-05-2016, 12:09 AM

Inside before with lots of character/clutter. A tore up seat, light green steering wheel, CST horn button, dark blue dash pad.

**SoCoC10** · 09-05-2016, 12:17 AM

Interior after. Clutter is gone so is the green steering wheel, replaced by a used "Forever sharp" wheel purchased from a member. Replaced the incorrect dark blue dash pad with the correct medium blue dash pad. I also installed a mid 80's Craigslist $50 bench seat. I cut down the seat mounting brackets and had them welded back together.

**SoCoC10** · 09-05-2016, 12:24 AM

Jumped in with both feet here...Ordered rust repair sheetmetal and Goodmark short bed sides for the truck. I have an account with LKQ, so I get free shipping from their Kansas City warehouse. Got everything the next day!

88Stanger · 09-05-2016, 09:51 PM

nice start

**SoCoC10** · 10-04-2016, 03:10 PM

She's home...

**SoCoC10** · 11-17-2016, 12:24 AM

Body and paint work are done. Just need to reinstall interior, hang trim and bumpers.

**raggedjim** · 11-17-2016, 12:37 AM

Nice job! I plan to put the 67 side trim on my jimmy. You still have the green steering wheel?

Rg

**SoCoC10** · 11-22-2016, 08:52 PM

Getting closer

hewittca · 11-23-2016, 09:47 AM

Looks great! Nice job on the fauxtina. I saw a pic of your truck in another post and didn't even realize it was a shortbed conversion with new bedsides. I'm also doing a shortbed conversion and planning on trying to match the original patina.

mooseknuckles · 11-24-2016, 06:32 PM

nice choice on the paint! I too have a new shortbed conversion.

**SoCoC10** · 11-30-2016, 12:57 AM

Really turning out to be a good looking truck.

hewittca · 11-30-2016, 10:33 AM

It really did turn out nicely! I was browsing Ebay yesterday and am pretty sure I saw this truck listed. Looking to part ways with it???

MMcMasters · 11-30-2016, 11:17 AM

Man, that turned out great!

**SoCoC10** · 12-08-2016, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hewittca

It really did turn out nicely! I was browsing Ebay yesterday and am pretty sure I saw this truck listed. Looking to part ways with it???

Unfortunately, I've got too many irons in the fire right now and some toys have to go.

09-05-2016, 12:04 AM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	My 67 C10 Custom short bed build It's been a couple years now since I got involved in the 67-72 trucks and K5 Blazers. Like most of you, I looked for a V8,rust free short bed for under $8-10k but settled for a 67 V8, automatic, C20 for a 1/4 of the price. I did a build thread here documenting its conversion from a 8 lug,drum brake, 3/4 ton, long bed to a 5 lug, disc brake, 1/2 ton short bed. That thread was titled," C20 long bed farm truck to C10 short bed driver". After realizing what kind of time and money I had in to the truck I was forced to sell it shortly after its completion. Since then I've come to the realization. That my favorite C10 of all is a 67 or 68 short bed fleet side in dark or medium blue with side mouldings and original paint with a good amount of patina. The perfect example of this truck would be "Hazel" by member n2billet. So, I went to Kansas earlier this year and picked up this 67 C10 Custom long bed. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

09-05-2016, 12:09 AM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Inside before with lots of character/clutter. A tore up seat, light green steering wheel, CST horn button, dark blue dash pad. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

09-05-2016, 12:17 AM	#3
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Interior after. Clutter is gone so is the green steering wheel, replaced by a used "Forever sharp" wheel purchased from a member. Replaced the incorrect dark blue dash pad with the correct medium blue dash pad. I also installed a mid 80's Craigslist $50 bench seat. I cut down the seat mounting brackets and had them welded back together. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 09-29-2016 at 05:32 PM.

09-05-2016, 12:24 AM	#4
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Jumped in with both feet here...Ordered rust repair sheetmetal and Goodmark short bed sides for the truck. I have an account with LKQ, so I get free shipping from their Kansas City warehouse. Got everything the next day! Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

09-05-2016, 09:51 PM	#5
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build nice start

10-04-2016, 03:10 PM	#6
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build She's home... Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-17-2016, 12:24 AM	#7
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Body and paint work are done. Just need to reinstall interior, hang trim and bumpers. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-17-2016, 12:37 AM	#8
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,476	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Nice job! I plan to put the 67 side trim on my jimmy. You still have the green steering wheel? Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-22-2016, 08:52 PM	#9
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Getting closer Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-23-2016, 09:47 AM	#10
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,765	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Looks great! Nice job on the fauxtina. I saw a pic of your truck in another post and didn't even realize it was a shortbed conversion with new bedsides. I'm also doing a shortbed conversion and planning on trying to match the original patina. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

11-24-2016, 06:32 PM	#11
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build nice choice on the paint! I too have a new shortbed conversion. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

11-30-2016, 12:57 AM	#12
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Really turning out to be a good looking truck. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-30-2016, 10:33 AM	#13
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,765	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build It really did turn out nicely! I was browsing Ebay yesterday and am pretty sure I saw this truck listed. Looking to part ways with it??? __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

11-30-2016, 11:17 AM	#14
MMcMasters Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, IL Posts: 537	Re: My 67 C10 Custom short bed build Man, that turned out great! __________________ __________________ Mike 70 Med Olive build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714804 Instagram- protouring66



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