New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70c10guy · 10-23-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamFd55

Nothing crazy. There is another member doing a build now "jrpontiac". He's using a T4? Gt45. I always thought turbos and chargers were big money, but it looks pretty obtainable if you get a part here n there and do it down the road. I'm going to funnel funds into the front end first. Have to see if it is better to get the bag set up I have upgraded and working right or go to tube A-arms and do coil over? She's a little shaky at 65, but once she hits 90 its pretty smooth

Whatever you do it’s gonna be slick!

LT7A · 10-27-2018, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamFd55

Some pics of the new rims and tires. Did like the old school slots I had on before, just wanted to go a little bigger. Didn't realize how hard it was going to be finding tires though. Seen a set up on a Camaro that looked good, but when I put them on my truck; they looked like roller skates. Ended up going with 16 x 8 powder coated Steed D rims with BF G-Force 255/50R16's upfront and the biggest I could find Toyo poxes 275/60/16's in the rear. Also installed 1-1/2" spacers to push them out a little.

I like slots too but the new D-window wheels look really good. I'd like to get something similar. Is Steed the manufacturer?

Keep at it. The truck is cool!

WilliamFd55 · 10-30-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

I like slots too but the new D-window wheels look really good. I'd like to get something similar. Is Steed the manufacturer?

Keep at it. The truck is cool!

Thanks. Rims are Pro Comp BP Series 52, which are powder coated. Got all (4) for under $100 on eBay new in the box. Bought one at a time and took about a month and a half. Cheapest one I got was $11, with free shipping. If you're willing to wait and make sure all the part numbers are the same, the deals are out there.

WilliamFd55 · 11-12-2018, 02:26 PM

After a couple of unsuccessful attempts to find a hood, I've decided to modify the one I have. I'm staying away from the common cowl look, while trying to keep with Chevy themed styles. Found a 67' Chevelle SS hood on CL and I'm going graft the scoops on, we'll see what happens. Already started surgery, so there is no talking me out of cutting up the hood

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**nlped** · 11-22-2018, 11:15 PM

That hood is going to be sick! Cool truck!

WilliamFd55 · 11-28-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

That hood is going to be sick! Cool truck!

I hope so...and thanks.

WilliamFd55 · 11-28-2018, 07:39 PM

Little update on the hood. Was able to convince the wife and a daughter to help he get the hood off and load it into my truck. My garage is way to small, so it's back to the shop we go. Got everything tacked up and had no major issues with the scoops fitting. Both hoods were pretty flat, so it all worked out well. Going to try to get the rest welded up this week and get some mud on it over the weekend.

WilliamFd55 · 12-28-2018, 07:29 PM

Man, they make it look easy on TV!

Ran into some overheating issues when welding. At the top corners of the scoops, the metal warped and I tried everything to heat and shrink to bring it back, but it didn't happen. Might of had a butt or two on the hood at one time as well. Did my best and decided to let the mud do the rest. Ended up skimming most of the hood and there has been a lot of block work. Have some final touch ups to mud and will start counting up the grits to get some primer on.

**Dads79GMC** · 12-31-2018, 11:14 AM

That's cool!!

WilliamFd55 · 12-31-2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

That's cool!!

Thanks, hope to have it wrapped up next week

WilliamFd55 · 12-31-2018, 06:25 PM

Progress..... In primer and starting final sanding/ touch ups.

**Palf70Step** · 12-31-2018, 06:58 PM

Nice work!

Whamo · 12-31-2018, 09:11 PM

So very cool!

WilliamFd55 · 01-02-2019, 01:01 PM

Thanks guys,

Weather was nice out here in Jersey on new years day, almost hit 60! Decided that I needed to get a cruise in. With no hood, felt almost like streaking

Found a guy on eBay that refurbishes hood hinges and powder coats them, seller ( Clark101 ). Very happy with them and they were cheap! Roughly $166 with shipping. Also found some louvers that were a good price, because they weren't in the best shape. Having them powder coated now and will upload some pictures as soon as I get them back.

WilliamFd55 · 01-23-2019, 02:01 PM

Hood is wrapped up for now. Faux vents came back pretty good. I went with a champagne colored powder coating to keep it muted. Will get some pics of it on the truck soon, hopefully. Will have to see how the weather holds up.

**nlped** · 01-23-2019, 02:19 PM

Hood looks cool!!!

WilliamFd55 · 02-04-2019, 12:04 PM

Hood is on!!!! With the help from my wife. Still have some adjustments to make and the new hinges are really stiff. It was a nice day and wanted to get a ride in, so I can take care of the particulars later......

808_67C10 · 02-04-2019, 02:14 PM

I gotta admit... I dig it! subtle but make s a statement.

WilliamFd55 · 10-15-2019, 04:16 PM

I did give in and sold this truck, Finally found another one. Here's my new build thread: His name is "George" 84' C10

11-12-2018, 02:26 PM	#54
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 After a couple of unsuccessful attempts to find a hood, I've decided to modify the one I have. I'm staying away from the common cowl look, while trying to keep with Chevy themed styles. Found a 67' Chevelle SS hood on CL and I'm going graft the scoops on, we'll see what happens. Already started surgery, so there is no talking me out of cutting up the hood . Attached Images

11-22-2018, 11:15 PM	#55
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 That hood is going to be sick! Cool truck! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-28-2018, 07:39 PM	#57
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Little update on the hood. Was able to convince the wife and a daughter to help he get the hood off and load it into my truck. My garage is way to small, so it's back to the shop we go. Got everything tacked up and had no major issues with the scoops fitting. Both hoods were pretty flat, so it all worked out well. Going to try to get the rest welded up this week and get some mud on it over the weekend. Attached Images

12-28-2018, 07:29 PM	#58
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Man, they make it look easy on TV! Ran into some overheating issues when welding. At the top corners of the scoops, the metal warped and I tried everything to heat and shrink to bring it back, but it didn't happen. Might of had a butt or two on the hood at one time as well. Did my best and decided to let the mud do the rest. Ended up skimming most of the hood and there has been a lot of block work. Have some final touch ups to mud and will start counting up the grits to get some primer on. Attached Images

12-31-2018, 11:14 AM	#59
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 That's cool!! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

12-31-2018, 06:25 PM	#61
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Progress..... In primer and starting final sanding/ touch ups. Attached Images

12-31-2018, 06:58 PM	#62
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Nice work! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-31-2018, 09:11 PM	#63
Whamo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nap Town, Indianapolis Posts: 233	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 So very cool! __________________ Just a Hillbilly in the Hood http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622194

01-02-2019, 01:01 PM	#64
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Thanks guys, Weather was nice out here in Jersey on new years day, almost hit 60! Decided that I needed to get a cruise in. With no hood, felt almost like streaking Found a guy on eBay that refurbishes hood hinges and powder coats them, seller ( Clark101 ). Very happy with them and they were cheap! Roughly $166 with shipping. Also found some louvers that were a good price, because they weren't in the best shape. Having them powder coated now and will upload some pictures as soon as I get them back. Attached Images

01-23-2019, 02:01 PM	#65
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Hood is wrapped up for now. Faux vents came back pretty good. I went with a champagne colored powder coating to keep it muted. Will get some pics of it on the truck soon, hopefully. Will have to see how the weather holds up. Attached Images

01-23-2019, 02:19 PM	#66
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Hood looks cool!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-04-2019, 12:04 PM	#67
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 Hood is on!!!! With the help from my wife. Still have some adjustments to make and the new hinges are really stiff. It was a nice day and wanted to get a ride in, so I can take care of the particulars later...... Attached Images

02-04-2019, 02:14 PM	#68
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 I gotta admit... I dig it! subtle but make s a statement. __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

10-15-2019, 04:16 PM	#69
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: New year, new body 70c10 to 86c10 I did give in and sold this truck, Finally found another one. Here's my new build thread: His name is "George" 84' C10



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