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SLY-C10 · 01-01-2016, 02:49 AM

38 Degrees Celsius outside but that won't stop the C10 builds on new years eve..

Got the inner frame structures in today, also got the front drop members back on, now just the rear notches to go..

SLY-C10 · 01-02-2016, 02:18 AM

Back into it today, thankfully the weather was a bit cooler, got all the rear stripped and both rear notches installed...

SLY-C10 · 01-20-2016, 09:41 AM

Some Updates

**Hart_Rod** · 01-20-2016, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLY-C10

Some Updates

Coming along nicely,

.

tommys72 · 01-20-2016, 12:00 PM

Ok, I'm watching. Cool builds here

SLY-C10 · 02-05-2016, 03:11 AM

It's been a busy couple of weeks, got the first chassis back from powder and started assembly.. coming along nicely..

Here's some progress pics

SLY-C10 · 02-05-2016, 03:17 AM

And some more......

69short · 02-06-2016, 06:13 PM

Looking great

Bennett68C10 · 02-06-2016, 07:14 PM

Very Nice!

mooseknuckles · 02-07-2016, 06:20 PM

oooh that looks good!

swamp rat · 02-08-2016, 10:10 PM

Thanks for the update!

**steelhorse** · 02-09-2016, 09:56 AM

Wow. Can't wait to see this one done.

SLY-C10 · 03-07-2016, 01:12 AM

Got the 2nd chassis back from powder coat, it has now been assembled and both are at the same stage now, wheels are due to land here around the end of the month, then we can mock up the rear and make the diff housings.

Some update pics

jeh · 03-07-2016, 10:16 PM

Awesome build with that 6.2!!!
What a pile of parts

SLY-C10 · 04-09-2016, 10:15 AM

A little video of where we are currently at

http://youtu.be/LJEpf0dHnuM

69short · 04-09-2016, 12:03 PM

That looks nice man. On the raised bed floor did you spot weld the square tubing to the inner bed sides? I couldn't tell in the video

SierraMtns · 04-10-2016, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69short

That looks nice man. On the raised bed floor did you spot weld the square tubing to the inner bed sides? I couldn't tell in the video

I would like to see more details on how you raised the bed too. What size square steel is that? 1/2"?

Thanks

SLY-C10 · 04-14-2016, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69short

That looks nice man. On the raised bed floor did you spot weld the square tubing to the inner bed sides? I couldn't tell in the video

Quote:

Originally Posted by SierraMtns

I would like to see more details on how you raised the bed too. What size square steel is that? 1/2"?

Thanks

The tube is 1", I have welded tabs on the ends which have holes drilled, then I put nutserts into the bedside so the frame could be screwed to the bed side, I will take some closer photos and post them up on the weekend

Cheers

SLY-C10 · 05-15-2016, 08:18 PM

Some updated, engine is finished and installed..

the engine colour will be the truck colour, it is a 1971 Australia Ford XY GT colour called "True Blue"

SLY-C10 · 05-24-2016, 08:57 PM

Little update,

We fitted the 6L90E trans on the weekend, unfortunately it's a tad big to suit the Porterbuilt frame stifner so we had to do a little modifying, we cut the front 2 arms off and will re fabricate new ones to go around the trans, I looks as though we may have to cut the top hoop off as well to fit the tail shaft in but that is no big issue.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-25-2016, 08:53 AM

The A6's are BEASTS, but It looks like you have a work around figured out. Can't wait to see more!

SLY-C10 · 06-13-2016, 01:18 AM

Some update pics

SLY-C10 · 06-13-2016, 01:21 AM

And more pics

You can also checkout the complete build here

http://www.c10australia.com.au/forum...ide-C10-LSXC10

Bennett68C10 · 06-13-2016, 08:25 AM

Awesome

jeh · 06-13-2016, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Awesome

I second that^^^^^

01-01-2016, 02:49 AM	#26
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... 38 Degrees Celsius outside but that won't stop the C10 builds on new years eve.. Got the inner frame structures in today, also got the front drop members back on, now just the rear notches to go.. Attached Images

01-02-2016, 02:18 AM	#27
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Back into it today, thankfully the weather was a bit cooler, got all the rear stripped and both rear notches installed... Attached Images

01-20-2016, 09:41 AM	#28
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Some Updates Attached Images

01-20-2016, 12:00 PM	#30
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02-05-2016, 03:11 AM	#31
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... It's been a busy couple of weeks, got the first chassis back from powder and started assembly.. coming along nicely.. Here's some progress pics Attached Images

02-05-2016, 03:17 AM	#32
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... And some more...... Attached Images

02-06-2016, 06:13 PM	#33
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02-06-2016, 07:14 PM	#34
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02-07-2016, 06:20 PM	#35
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02-08-2016, 10:10 PM	#36
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02-09-2016, 09:56 AM	#37
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03-07-2016, 01:12 AM	#38
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Got the 2nd chassis back from powder coat, it has now been assembled and both are at the same stage now, wheels are due to land here around the end of the month, then we can mock up the rear and make the diff housings. Some update pics Attached Images

03-07-2016, 10:16 PM	#39
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04-09-2016, 10:15 AM	#40
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... A little video of where we are currently at http://youtu.be/LJEpf0dHnuM

04-09-2016, 12:03 PM	#41
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... That looks nice man. On the raised bed floor did you spot weld the square tubing to the inner bed sides? I couldn't tell in the video __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels



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05-15-2016, 08:18 PM	#44
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Some updated, engine is finished and installed.. the engine colour will be the truck colour, it is a 1971 Australia Ford XY GT colour called "True Blue" Attached Images

05-24-2016, 08:57 PM	#45
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Little update, We fitted the 6L90E trans on the weekend, unfortunately it's a tad big to suit the Porterbuilt frame stifner so we had to do a little modifying, we cut the front 2 arms off and will re fabricate new ones to go around the trans, I looks as though we may have to cut the top hoop off as well to fit the tail shaft in but that is no big issue. Attached Images

05-25-2016, 08:53 AM	#46
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... The A6's are BEASTS, but It looks like you have a work around figured out. Can't wait to see more! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-13-2016, 01:18 AM	#47
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Some update pics Attached Images

06-13-2016, 01:21 AM	#48
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... And more pics You can also checkout the complete build here http://www.c10australia.com.au/forum...ide-C10-LSXC10 Attached Images

06-13-2016, 08:25 AM	#49
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Awesome __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

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