1970 C10 ChassisFab Build Thread

[hewittca]

Great progress! That hidden trailer hitch is sweet. We will have to see some pics of it in use once you start haulin' with it! I like the random shop buddy pics. And that actuated parking brake is trick! That is an awesome idea. I could have used something like that on mine. With the exhaust tucked up in the frame I had a hard time routing the brake cables. They still rub and bind on the exhaust a bit and cause the pedal to have trouble returning.

[nicklear36]

Thanks all for the words of encouragement! Pops helped me move the frame to his place today to give me some more space at my house. On to phase two!

[nicklear36]

Getting there

[rodstored-72]

nick, loving the update. was wondering what you used for the radiator pipe and did you make yourself or farmed it out?

thanks!

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

nick, loving the update. was wondering what you used for the radiator pipe and did you make yourself or farmed it out?

thanks!

I appreciate it! It's an aluminum intercooler pipe with some silicone hose attachments on each end. Had to trim one side of it.

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

[1972CheyenneSuper]

That's a beautiful rolling chassis! That orange just pops. I'm along for the ride.

[raggedjim]

Nick, nice work on this, but I have a question about the oil fill and pcv provisions. I'm assuming you had to get an intake that had the oil filler tube on it, was it new or used? Also , what about pcv?

Thanks, Rg

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Nick, nice work on this, but I have a question about the oil fill and pcv provisions. I'm assuming you had to get an intake that had the oil filler tube on it, was it new or used? Also , what about pcv?

Thanks, Rg

I had my engine builder drill a hole for a baffled PCV grommet in the back of my Edelbrock intake. The intake is the one with the front oil fill option. Here's a pre-made version that has some good pics:

https://paceperformance.com/i-514637...e-drilled.html

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by nicklear36

I had my engine builder drill a hole for a baffled PCV grommet in the back of my Edelbrock intake. The intake is the one with the front oil fill option. Here's a pre-made version that has some good pics:

https://paceperformance.com/i-514637...e-drilled.html

Thanks! Rg

[hewittca]

Nice touch on the wheel well corner. Most people miss that and it always stands out to me. I've always wondered why GM made that change between long and short beds.

[nicklear36]

Sectioned the rear wheel wells to be able to raise the bed floor 10.5 inches. This was not easy by any means but I'm going for a stock look on the entire truck so this was a must.

[Kronald_70GMC]

Nice work. It looks good!

[hewittca]

Nice job on the tubs. Did you have to get extra tubs for your filler piece? When I did mine I used scrap that I cut out of my inner bed sides when I raised the floor. I still need to finish welding my tubs, it's been over a year!

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Nice job on the tubs. Did you have to get extra tubs for your filler piece? When I did mine I used scrap that I cut out of my inner bed sides when I raised the floor. I still need to finish welding my tubs, it's been over a year!

That's super clever I hadn't even considered that! I did buy two tubs for each side... I wish they still made CHUB TUBz in the stock wheel width

[nicklear36]

Fitting some pieces for the raised fiberglass inner fenders

[clay68c10]

Nice clamp usage! Those pieces aren’t going anywhere

[nicklear36]

New tailgate fits alright! Working on the bed floor, rear tubs, and tailgate filler panel.

[loudchevy]

Where did you get the tailgate from?

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by loudchevy

Where did you get the tailgate from?

LMC for nearly all of my parts

[loudchevy]

Originally Posted by nicklear36

LMC for nearly all of my parts

How did it line up with the bed sides? I need a tailgate, not sure if I want to go the LMC cheaper route or pony up and buy an OG old metal tailgate.

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by loudchevy

How did it line up with the bed sides? I need a tailgate, not sure if I want to go the LMC cheaper route or pony up and buy an OG old metal tailgate.

I can't complain with this one from LMC. I used the stock hinges and handle with it to make it feel more "solid" like the original

[nicklear36]

Trying something different with the tailgate filler panel. This is an inner tailgate skin. It's gonna take a fair amount of fit and finish back here, along with installing the emergency shrader valves and remote battery posts.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Shes coming along...

[loudchevy]

Is that panel left over from the original tailgate? If so great re-use of material.

[nicklear36]

Originally Posted by loudchevy

Is that panel left over from the original tailgate? If so great re-use of material.

It's a new piece, I had it for a long time actually thinking I was gonna salvage the old tailgate.

I might trim off the dented part near the bottom or tack some new sheet metal right there.