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Two-Piece · 08-01-2018, 09:53 AM

Ive been looking for a clean 70-71 C10 for about 6 years. Ive driven 1,000's of miles to get nothing more than a cheeseburger. I found a real nice 78 that was LS swapped that kept me entertained for about 6 months but it just wasn't the one.
Finally looking on CL one day I ran across the one. Guy had just completed a frame off restoration on it and its as nice as the day it was new. I made a few tweaks to it right away and have mostly left it alone since. But that has changed in the last month.
I don't know how to get photos to not rotate, sorry.

Two-Piece · 08-01-2018, 10:07 AM

Ive started to make some changes.

jjzepplin · 08-01-2018, 10:08 AM

That is a very nice truck. 3 OTT?

Sweeet67 · 08-01-2018, 10:10 AM

I’m guessing your going to be going through some tires on that one. Sweet ride!

Two-Piece · 08-01-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

That is a very nice truck. 3 OTT?

yes sir it was, went to a 4l80e

Two-Piece · 08-01-2018, 10:21 AM

I did lower it and put a 8" wheel on it with 255's

davepl · 08-01-2018, 10:27 AM

I'm kinda partial to how it looked with the 6, because you NEVER see a nicely restored one, but I get the urge too!

Mikes68C10 · 08-01-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Two-Piece

I did lower it and put a 8" wheel on it with 255's

Now that's what I'd call a "Sleeper", stock on the outside, but heart beating beast under the hood. Very nice ride! Congrats!!!

**Boog** · 08-01-2018, 12:07 PM

Holy smokin rubber! You did good. 👍

MaximusD · 08-01-2018, 12:16 PM

Your truck looks great, how far did you drop it 2/4 , 3/5? and what did you use to accomplish it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-01-2018, 01:47 PM

Looks great!!

68Gold/white · 08-01-2018, 01:53 PM

The small drop looks good!!!

Exactly the way I would do it!
427's make my day!!!
I have a bunch of 8" rallies, plan to install hub caps on them, to start with on my 67...

weq92f · 08-01-2018, 02:12 PM

Sweet truck. What accessory drive system is that? I like that it uses a compact compressor and keeps it in front of the valve cover.

Flip fa ya....

morepwr · 08-01-2018, 02:28 PM

Gorgeous truck! I love the big block!

**ho70** · 08-01-2018, 02:48 PM

OK
adding a big block to a 6 cylinder truck isn't just 'some changes' !!

Two-Piece · 08-01-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximusD

Your truck looks great, how far did you drop it 2/4 , 3/5? and what did you use to accomplish it.

2'' all the way around

Two-Piece · 08-01-2018, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weq92f

Sweet truck. What accessory drive system is that? I like that it uses a compact compressor and keeps it in front of the valve cover.

Flip fa ya....

thank you, its the Vintage Air Front Runner

**Already Gone** · 08-01-2018, 04:17 PM

Gorgeous truck and I love the "Changes" you made..

35boulder · 08-01-2018, 04:43 PM

She's a beauty. Well worth the wait. Enjoy.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-01-2018, 06:13 PM

Wow, that was a great frame off, great score!!!

I like the changes as well... I'd bet it scoots a little better now

Kw69 · 08-01-2018, 08:40 PM

Really nice, love that truck, enjoy!!!!!

**68bowtie** · 08-01-2018, 09:03 PM

Fantastic! Congrats and well done.

SonnyBoy · 08-01-2018, 09:42 PM

Welcome !
Beautiful truck to say the least .
That is one healthy Unicorn!!
Very cool.

bill3rail · 08-02-2018, 01:55 PM

Tears dropped when I saw an L6 being replaced!

Nice truck either way.

cleszkie · 08-02-2018, 06:45 PM

Any plans to beef up the rear end? If it were me I'd swap out that 12 Bolt for a Dana 60, or something of the like. That 12 Bolt may not last if you like the loud pedal.

08-01-2018, 09:53 AM	#1
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Finally found my Unicorn Ive been looking for a clean 70-71 C10 for about 6 years. Ive driven 1,000's of miles to get nothing more than a cheeseburger. I found a real nice 78 that was LS swapped that kept me entertained for about 6 months but it just wasn't the one. Finally looking on CL one day I ran across the one. Guy had just completed a frame off restoration on it and its as nice as the day it was new. I made a few tweaks to it right away and have mostly left it alone since. But that has changed in the last month. I don't know how to get photos to not rotate, sorry. Attached Images Last edited by Two-Piece; 08-01-2018 at 10:06 AM.

08-01-2018, 10:07 AM	#2
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Ive started to make some changes. Attached Images

08-01-2018, 10:08 AM	#3
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Finally found my Unicorn That is a very nice truck. 3 OTT? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

08-01-2018, 10:10 AM	#4
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: Finally found my Unicorn I’m guessing your going to be going through some tires on that one. Sweet ride!

08-01-2018, 10:21 AM	#6
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Re: Finally found my Unicorn I did lower it and put a 8" wheel on it with 255's Attached Images

08-01-2018, 10:27 AM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Finally found my Unicorn I'm kinda partial to how it looked with the 6, because you NEVER see a nicely restored one, but I get the urge too! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-01-2018, 12:07 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Holy smokin rubber! You did good. 👍 __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-01-2018, 12:16 PM	#10
MaximusD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Billings Mt Posts: 53	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Your truck looks great, how far did you drop it 2/4 , 3/5? and what did you use to accomplish it.

08-01-2018, 01:47 PM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Looks great!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-01-2018, 01:53 PM	#12
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: Finally found my Unicorn The small drop looks good!!! Exactly the way I would do it! 427's make my day!!! I have a bunch of 8" rallies, plan to install hub caps on them, to start with on my 67...

08-01-2018, 02:12 PM	#13
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,219	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Sweet truck. What accessory drive system is that? I like that it uses a compact compressor and keeps it in front of the valve cover. Flip fa ya.... Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-01-2018, 02:28 PM	#14
morepwr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 206	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Gorgeous truck! I love the big block! __________________

08-01-2018, 02:48 PM	#15
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Finally found my Unicorn OK adding a big block to a 6 cylinder truck isn't just 'some changes' !!

08-01-2018, 04:17 PM	#18
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Gorgeous truck and I love the "Changes" you made.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-01-2018, 04:43 PM	#19
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,383	Re: Finally found my Unicorn She's a beauty. Well worth the wait. Enjoy.



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08-01-2018, 06:13 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Wow, that was a great frame off, great score!!! I like the changes as well... I'd bet it scoots a little better now __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-01-2018, 08:40 PM	#21
Kw69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 111	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Really nice, love that truck, enjoy!!!!! __________________ 2009 GMC 2500HD 6.0, 6 speed auto, stealth grey, 4x4 Z71, Bilsteins, Black Bear Tuned. Pulls the 10k fifth wheel all so easy. 1969 CST 350 black long bed, 3 on the floor, PS, AC, drum brakes, old school and love it.

08-01-2018, 09:03 PM	#22
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Fantastic! Congrats and well done. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

08-01-2018, 09:42 PM	#23
SonnyBoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gig Harbor Washington Posts: 21	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Welcome ! Beautiful truck to say the least . That is one healthy Unicorn!! Very cool.

08-02-2018, 01:55 PM	#24
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Tears dropped when I saw an L6 being replaced! Nice truck either way. __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

08-02-2018, 06:45 PM	#25
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Any plans to beef up the rear end? If it were me I'd swap out that 12 Bolt for a Dana 60, or something of the like. That 12 Bolt may not last if you like the loud pedal.

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