69, no wait, 71 C10 Project

[flipper58]

Whole body is now finally at the painter. Leaving me to do some cleaning and mocking. You mocking me?

[webberjames95]

sub'd

[flipper58]

Group photo of the drivetrain components. They seem to get along just fine. Rear end now has a 3.73 Detroit Tru Trac and Wilwood pads, rotors and calipers. Came out nice.

All are waiting patiently for the chassis, which I just picked up today from the powder coater. Pics later on that, but it looks awesome. So, being worried about placing the newly coated frame onto jackstands for reassembly, I decided that the container of Plasti Dip I had laying around could come in handy. Dipped the jackstand tops in for 4 coats. It may not last forever, but it will last long enough for reassembly.

[flipper58]

Frame powder coated. Time for reassembly.

[meenaggie]

Looking good! If your plasti-dip does not hold up then I can suggest the jack stand pads from Harbor Freight. I have them on all my jackstands and seem to keep from marring the finish on my frame.

https://www.harborfreight.com/rubber...-pc-63373.html

[flipper58]

Originally Posted by meenaggie

Looking good! If your plasti-dip does not hold up then I can suggest the jack stand pads from Harbor Freight. I have them on all my jackstands and seem to keep from marring the finish on my frame.

https://www.harborfreight.com/rubber...-pc-63373.html

Thanks Aggie. Next trip to HF and I will score some. Those are a lot more durable I suspect.

[NewType72]

Nothin beats a freshly coated glossy frame! Love the goodies going into this one

[flipper58]

Originally Posted by NewType72

Nothin beats a freshly coated glossy frame! Love the goodies going into this one

Thanks Dylan. I know it may seem weird, but it is quite exciting seeing all the chassis and other components cleaned up, painted, powder coated and ready to come back together.
Phil

[NewType72]

Originally Posted by flipper58

Thanks Dylan. I know it may seem weird, but it is quite exciting seeing all the chassis and other components cleaned up, painted, powder coated and ready to come back together.
Phil

Oh bud you have no idea, my truck may look pretty on the outside but the frame underneath has always upset me with its lacklust appeal being still factory paint and 100k miles of rust, oil, and grime. Changing shortly as I'm redoing my rear suspension currently and the frame is bare right now so she'll get a nice treatment.

[flipper58]

Some reassembly progress.

[Smittee]

Originally Posted by flipper58

Some reassembly progress.

Looking great! You have to be excited about the progress. Wish I could be at that point right now! Have to remind myself to take my time and DO IT RIGHT!

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice seat, I like it

[flipper58]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice seat, I like it

Thanks. I think it came out great. I can't wait for the matching door panels, even though I am not anywhere near ready to install an interior.

[erichevy]

Really nice truck. I see you picked up the truck near Battle Creek. I live just outside Battle Creek myself. Anyway... could you share the specs on those rims and tires? Looking for ideas for my 68 C10 and those would look great I think!

[flipper58]

Originally Posted by erichevy

Really nice truck. I see you picked up the truck near Battle Creek. I live just outside Battle Creek myself. Anyway... could you share the specs on those rims and tires? Looking for ideas for my 68 C10 and those would look great I think!

Thanks. I promised the previous owner, and his kids, a ride once it is done. So, i will be back out to BC next spring likely.

Wheels are US Mag Ramblers. Fronts are 18x8 on Nitto 255/45/18 and rears are 18x9.5 on Nitto 295/45/18. Can't recall the back spacing, but i am trying to track that down.
Just found backspace numbers. Front is 4.50 and rear is 5.25.

[erichevy]

Originally Posted by flipper58

Thanks. I promised the previous owner, and his kids, a ride once it is done. So, i will be back out to BC next spring likely.

Wheels are US Mag Ramblers. Fronts are 18x8 on Nitto 255/45/18 and rears are 18x9.5 on Nitto 295/45/18. Can't recall the back spacing, but i am trying to track that down.
Just found backspace numbers. Front is 4.50 and rear is 5.25.

Great! Thank you!

[meenaggie]

Maybe I missed it but what headers are you going with? I have the Gibson long tubes and they would likely interfere with your coil relocation setup. Just making sure you have thought that potential interference through. I just got done with a reroute of my ECM harness for better clearance around the headers today so made me think of that when I saw your pics. Mine is a '68 C10.

[flipper58]

Originally Posted by meenaggie

Maybe I missed it but what headers are you going with? I have the Gibson long tubes and they would likely interfere with your coil relocation setup. Just making sure you have thought that potential interference through. I just got done with a reroute of my ECM harness for better clearance around the headers today so made me think of that when I saw your pics. Mine is a '68 C10.

I'm going with stock manifolds on the LS3. Just had them ceramic coated.

[Styler1968]

Originally Posted by meenaggie

Maybe I missed it but what headers are you going with? I have the Gibson long tubes and they would likely interfere with your coil relocation setup. Just making sure you have thought that potential interference through. I just got done with a reroute of my ECM harness for better clearance around the headers today so made me think of that when I saw your pics. Mine is a '68 C10.

Got any fitment pictures of those? Do they hang below the frame?
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[flipper58]

Most of the Dynamat is installed. DBW pedal is mounted and the Kev's Classics rebuilt tilt column is next. Slow but steady progress.

[flipper58]

Tilt steering column (Kev's Classics) and new Forever Sharp steering wheel are installed. Man, it is painful to work on the truck with only a propane heater and 10 degree outside temperature. It is even more difficult to convince someone to help me out with the brake system bleed. Patience, I guess. Or, maybe a "heat wave" up to the mid-20s will do the trick.

[flipper58]

Man, it has been a long time since my last update. A bit of progress. Sound deadener, carpet and subwoofer are all installed. Seat is in as well.

[ThePunisher67]

Nice Build

[flipper58]

Originally Posted by ThePunisher67

Nice Build

Thanks

[flipper58]

Something painted this way comes. Well, just left the paint shop to check out the truck. It came out sweet. The photos just don't do it justice. Now, time to get off my arse even more to get it ready for the cab, which I hope to retrieve in the next couple of weeks.