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Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:23 PM

I wanted to share some progress I made on my truck. I bought it about 8 years ago. Used it to haul stuff to the dumps for a year or so and then it just ended up sitting on the side yard. The tranny started leaking bad, the gas smelled like paint thinner. It wouldn’t even start so I just let it sit and sit. I really wanted to do a full restoration on it but family, time, money and knowledge was not on my side. One day a friend came by and offered to help me out. Instead of a major restoration he offered to get things in order so I could enjoy the truck again. It took me awhile to get things in order but I am very happy to have it back on the road. We ended up putting in a rebuilt motor and 700r transmission. I got the AC back up and running and installed all of the cool stuff I had been collecting over the years. All in all it turned out great.

Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:25 PM

The left fender was the only piece of sheet metal that wasn’t original paint. My friend found on that was a great match.

**70cst** · 02-05-2020, 11:26 PM

Its always good to see progress

Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:27 PM

The PO had cut out a joke on the side of the bed so I made a patch and JB welded it on

Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:29 PM

I had to pull the tank and have it flushed

Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:31 PM

I went with r12 for the AC

Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:36 PM

Some of the interior upgrades were tilt, tach, buddy bucket seats, am fm radio, 8 track and shoulder belts

Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:38 PM

Got some tires as well.

Tuff Gong · 02-05-2020, 11:40 PM

Couple more

**too much stuff** · 02-06-2020, 12:09 AM

Looks good, will make a great driver!

**Steeveedee** · 02-06-2020, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuff Gong

Got some tires as well.

Nice work! I especially like how sticky those tires are, you can run upside down! J/K, I have trouble with pictures, too.

**402Bowtie** · 02-06-2020, 12:39 AM

flipped

*randy500* · 02-06-2020, 12:51 AM

Nice truck and nice job.

Looks like you installed the large diameter washer and spring on the tilt column at the intermediate shaft. Those 2 parts are not needed with a tilt.

**68bowtie** · 02-06-2020, 12:57 AM

What a clean truck. Glad you got it to where you can enjoy it, that’s a great feeling.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-06-2020, 09:43 AM

Looks great! Now enjoy it.

**Austinjay** · 02-06-2020, 10:27 AM

Never been a fan of the full wheel covers but DAMN they look sooo good on your truck! Congrats on getting back on the road.

**Rods** · 02-06-2020, 11:25 AM

Brian, I have enjoyed helping you get your truck back on the road.

It’s one of the cleanest rust free original trucks I’ve worked on and you deserve it.

I know how hard it was for you to just let it sit on the side of your house all those years.

When you told me that first day the story about this truck....

I could see it in your eyes how bad you wanted to get her on the road again but with your new baby and other things you expressed to me you just couldn’t rite then.

I new i had to help.......

I have respect you for being a great dad and husband and focusing on your family first.

I’m also glad we’ve become friends and that I’ve been a part of and able to help you accomplish your dream of driving your truck again.

**clay68c10** · 02-06-2020, 04:20 PM

Cool story and truck. Looks like it was worth the wait.
One thing about a single cab truck, you and the kids fit just fine. You can give mom a break and take em out dad style. My kids like riding in my 93, and it’s nice having them close. Whoever sits in the middle gets to run the shifter if they want.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2020, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuff Gong

I went with r12 for the AC

Smart man! You will enjoy ice cold AC for years to come with no issues.

**Curtb1971** · 02-06-2020, 05:21 PM

Awesome truck right there. You'll have some great memories about the build and more to come with enjoying it with the family

**jimer1964** · 02-07-2020, 08:08 PM

Great story! I know all to well how family and work have cut hard into my Truck projects! Family first! That is a nice looking Truck cleanest floor I've seen in some time! Way to go Rod on helping a guy out! My daughter loves riding in my truck's when we get a chance!

02-05-2020, 11:23 PM	#1
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	1970 CST Short Bed Update I wanted to share some progress I made on my truck. I bought it about 8 years ago. Used it to haul stuff to the dumps for a year or so and then it just ended up sitting on the side yard. The tranny started leaking bad, the gas smelled like paint thinner. It wouldn’t even start so I just let it sit and sit. I really wanted to do a full restoration on it but family, time, money and knowledge was not on my side. One day a friend came by and offered to help me out. Instead of a major restoration he offered to get things in order so I could enjoy the truck again. It took me awhile to get things in order but I am very happy to have it back on the road. We ended up putting in a rebuilt motor and 700r transmission. I got the AC back up and running and installed all of the cool stuff I had been collecting over the years. All in all it turned out great.

02-05-2020, 11:25 PM	#2
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update The left fender was the only piece of sheet metal that wasn’t original paint. My friend found on that was a great match. Attached Images

02-05-2020, 11:26 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Its always good to see progress __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-05-2020, 11:27 PM	#4
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update The PO had cut out a joke on the side of the bed so I made a patch and JB welded it on Attached Images

02-05-2020, 11:29 PM	#5
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update I had to pull the tank and have it flushed Attached Images

02-05-2020, 11:31 PM	#6
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update I went with r12 for the AC Attached Images

02-05-2020, 11:36 PM	#7
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Some of the interior upgrades were tilt, tach, buddy bucket seats, am fm radio, 8 track and shoulder belts Attached Images

02-05-2020, 11:38 PM	#8
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Got some tires as well. Attached Images

02-05-2020, 11:40 PM	#9
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Couple more Attached Images

02-06-2020, 12:09 AM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,715	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Looks good, will make a great driver! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-06-2020, 12:39 AM	#12
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,726	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update flipped Attached Images

02-06-2020, 12:51 AM	#13
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Nice truck and nice job. Looks like you installed the large diameter washer and spring on the tilt column at the intermediate shaft. Those 2 parts are not needed with a tilt.

02-06-2020, 12:57 AM	#14
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,598	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update What a clean truck. Glad you got it to where you can enjoy it, that’s a great feeling. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) 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

02-06-2020, 09:43 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,997	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Looks great! Now enjoy it. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-06-2020, 10:27 AM	#16
Austinjay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 347	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Never been a fan of the full wheel covers but DAMN they look sooo good on your truck! Congrats on getting back on the road. __________________ '72 K20 Ochre/white 350/350/205 4" Lift 35's '72 GMC K10 red orange/white 400/350/205 '69 C20 Longhorn 454 TH400 '72 Blazer CST 4x4 '70 Blazer 4X4



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02-06-2020, 11:25 AM	#17
Rods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,477	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Brian, I have enjoyed helping you get your truck back on the road. It’s one of the cleanest rust free original trucks I’ve worked on and you deserve it. I know how hard it was for you to just let it sit on the side of your house all those years. When you told me that first day the story about this truck.... I could see it in your eyes how bad you wanted to get her on the road again but with your new baby and other things you expressed to me you just couldn’t rite then. I new i had to help....... I have respect you for being a great dad and husband and focusing on your family first. I’m also glad we’ve become friends and that I’ve been a part of and able to help you accomplish your dream of driving your truck again. Attached Images __________________ Az

02-06-2020, 04:20 PM	#18
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Cool story and truck. Looks like it was worth the wait. One thing about a single cab truck, you and the kids fit just fine. You can give mom a break and take em out dad style. My kids like riding in my 93, and it’s nice having them close. Whoever sits in the middle gets to run the shifter if they want. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-06-2020, 05:21 PM	#20
Curtb1971 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Erie Colorado Posts: 1,007	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Awesome truck right there. You'll have some great memories about the build and more to come with enjoying it with the family __________________ 1971 LSX "Bonnie" build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8026381 paypal is curtbarton1971@yahoo.com

02-07-2020, 08:08 PM	#21
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,678	Re: 1970 CST Short Bed Update Great story! I know all to well how family and work have cut hard into my Truck projects! Family first! That is a nice looking Truck cleanest floor I've seen in some time! Way to go Rod on helping a guy out! My daughter loves riding in my truck's when we get a chance!

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