1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread

[zicc1835]

Very nice good progress

[nicklear36]

Towing hitch and fuel pump installed. I'll need to make some custom bumper brackets now to clear the hitch brackets. Gonna have to get creative with the stock rear brackets. I wanted to make a universal class III adjustable hitch work for this application since it is so much cheaper than the only hidden tow hitch offered for these trucks. I have a flip license plate to hide the receiver when not towing.

Getting pumped to fly out to Dinos Git Down to get some much needed inspiration!

[zicc1835]

I really like your detail on the 350 looks a lot like the little brother 327 in my build I also did the hidden hitch deal ....nice work

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

I really like your detail on the 350 looks a lot like the little brother 327 in my build I also did the hidden hitch deal ....nice work

Twins! Looking real nice.

Thank you much!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Keep in mind the por 15 needs a top coat of some sort or it turns milky white from uv ...... Ask me how i know....build looks great and i curious as to why the rear shocks are so far inboard?

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Keep in mind the por 15 needs a top coat of some sort or it turns milky white from uv ...... Ask me how i know....build looks great and i curious as to why the rear shocks are so far inboard?

The ChassisFab rear is designed to fit a 15" wheel, which I won't be doing but that's why the shocks are tucked in and 4 link is inside the frame rails.

If I had to do the frame again I would have gotten it blasted and done a single stage or powdercoat. But budget is the goal here. I'd love to swap the whole frame out with a roadster shop frame in the future.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Ya I used por 15 and am paying for it now....

[nicklear36]

Dino's Git Down pics! The show was incredible, I've never seen such high quality builds. It's estimated that 9000 trucks showed up.

I got to meet Del again after visiting his shop in 2015 in Burbank. He's a super cool dude and his new 4x4 builds are off the charts.

[nicklear36]

Bonus pics. The Burb was my favorite!! If anyone knows the owner please let me know!

[cornerstone]

Looks like the weather cooperated too! Thanks for the pictures.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

The show was amazing this year....

[nicklear36]

Re-did the fuel line to my liking.

Waiting on some exhaust pieces to show up so I can finish!

[nicklear36]

Exhaust installed! Progress is made... Can't wait to roll this frame out of the garage and get going on bodywork.

[zicc1835]

very nice

[Kronald_70GMC]

Late to the party here. Truck is looking great! Just caught up on the progress.

[Stickman]

Looking good. I believe the owner of the Burb is from Vegas. I thought he had a build thread on here. Thanks for the pics.

[Stickman]

He's on Instagram as 72_Plaid_Sub

[nicklear36]

Got the flip up license plate installed! The hitch is totally hidden now and doesn't hang below the bumper.

This is a cheap universal hitch I bought off Amazon for $150 that I wanted to make work since the only other C10 hidden hitch available is like $400. It took a lot of work to mod the bumper brackets and drill some holes through thick steel, but I'm excited that it all worked out. Just needs some paint touch ups now.

[nicklear36]

Parking brake installed! This is just a cheap 330 lb-ft linear actuator that will be wired to a maintained parking brake button/switch and double pole relay.

[Shifty One]

Farm out!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by nicklear36

Parking brake installed! This is just a cheap 330 ft-lb linear actuator that will be wired to a maintained parking brake button/switch and double poll relay.

that's nifty

[rodstored-72]

nick, very cool parking brake idea... would you be willing to share a little more detail(s) on what used & install methods? IE: specific cable routing and components - pics too . I would like to try this on my '86 build... if not offended... !!

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

nick, very cool parking brake idea... would you be willing to share a little more detail(s) on what used & install methods? IE: specific cable routing and components - pics too . I would like to try this on my '86 build... if not offended... !!

Absolutely! Here's all the parts I will be using. What's nice about this setup is you can mount the actuators and cable brackets anywhere you want to to clear any frame accessories.

Relay:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cable Connector:

note: only need the cable connector from this kit. I've search everywhere for the single part but I could not find one!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Actuator:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

Button:

https://billetautomotivebuttons.com/...mergency-brake

LMC Truck Park Brake Cables and Brackets:

-34-1251 (x2)
-34-3121 (x2)
-34-3800 (x2)
-34-3838 (x2)
-34-3928 (x2) (cut down because it will be too long)

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...g-brake-cables

[rodstored-72]

nick, thank you! appreciate the links & knowledge. I am hoping that it can "universal install" onto my '86 C10 I am assuming that the parts are descent weather acceptable?

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

nick, thank you! appreciate the links & knowledge. I am hoping that it can "universal install" onto my '86 C10 I am assuming that the parts are descent weather acceptable?

Amazon states they are IP54 rated, which should be fine on the undercarriage of a vehicle. If you drive your truck in the rain though, a splash shield of some sort would help give some peace of mind.