1967 C10 Urban Retro

[spike38]

Great looking column!!
And man!! I was considering the bango wheel myself.
But instead, I got a tilt out of a 74 C10, And I'm shrinking
my original wheel down 2" inches. And painting to match.
There might be some distant genes in common somewhere.

Spike

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by spike38

Great looking column!!
And man!! I was considering the bango wheel myself.
But instead, I got a tilt out of a 74 C10, And I'm shrinking
my original wheel down 2" inches. And painting to match.
There might be some distant genes in common somewhere.

Spike

Crossed my mind but the shrinking of the wheel is beyond my abilities!!!!!

[tantrumpipeline]

Love the color, quality build you have going, keep up the good work, don't let the guys who lip get to ya, I don't at all, cool to get the kid involved on the build, when mine's old enough I will pick up a new project for sure

[jc67cst]

Very nice looking truck. I am just starting on my 67. Got any advice. Who did you use for most of your parts?

[spike38]

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

Love the color, quality build you have going, keep up the good work, don't let the guys who lip get to ya, I don't at all, cool to get the kid involved on the build, when mine's old enough I will pick up a new project for sure

Yes, It's great that your boy want to get involved. My boy had no interest
in cars growing up. And my daughter just wants to know if she can drive it,
When it's done.

Great build man!

Spike

[76er]

Say, is that 71 rear a direct bolt in with no mods?
76er

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by jc67cst

Very nice looking truck. I am just starting on my 67. Got any advice. Who did you use for most of your parts?

Body parts I got from LMC in the beginning. Then I was turned on to a Local Resto store in my area called Kenny's Truck. Most of the places get there parts from the same vendor. What hurts the customer is the shipping and handling... These trucks are very popular see if someone in your area sells them. As for motor parts , I dealt with Summit and Jegs... Go to car show. You can find great deals!!!!
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[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by 76er

Say, is that 71 rear a direct bolt in with no mods?
76er

Yes it is. Be sure not to get the leaf spring. It's different. It must be the ones with coil springs. Those bolts are killer getting off!!!
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[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

Body parts I got from LMC in the beginning. Then I was turned on to a Local Resto store in my area called Kenny's Truck. Most of the places get there parts from the same vendor. What hurts the customer is the shipping and handling... These trucks are very popular see if someone in your area sells them. As for motor parts , I dealt with Summit and Jegs... Go to car show. You can find great deals!!!!
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As for advice. Theirs two things needed to restore a truck. Money or patience. Set a realistic game plan. Don't try and do the truck all at once unless you have deep pockets... Break the truck up in to parts. Suspension, Motor, body parts (cab work, Front clip, bed work) Motor and Tranny, wiring, etc...,I wished I knew about this forum earlier. Good luck. If you need any advice and I can help feel free!!!
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[spike38]

OK, It's been over a week. We want to see some pictures.

Spike

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by spike38

OK, It's been over a week. We want to see some pictures.

Spike

My pockets aren't that deep!!! But I promise the next set will be awesome!!!! Lowering and rims!!!! And disc brakes hopefully!!!!
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[67cheby]

cool , looks great

[Orangetonicclicc]

I hear their's vendors on here! Any killer deals on rims??? Let me know!!!
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[stich626]

how was the painless to use and install..
?
looking at it, and the a/c harness, (510.oo at summit) but painless has a 100.oo rebate till 3/31
was it easy to install?
thanks ahead of time..

[spike38]

Originally Posted by stich626

how was the painless to use and install..
?
looking at it, and the a/c harness, (510.oo at summit) but painless has a 100.oo rebate till 3/31
was it easy to install?
thanks ahead of time..

That's something I was curious about myself, Or if you started putting it in yet.

Spike

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by stich626

how was the painless to use and install..
?
looking at it, and the a/c harness, (510.oo at summit) but painless has a 100.oo rebate till 3/31
was it easy to install?
thanks ahead of time..

Well Spike and Stitch, No I havent installed it as of yet. I must admit I'm a tad intimidated. Plus I been in ohio for a week in training. I only paid 487.00 for my wiring Painless harness from Summit. I'm eventually getting me a vintage air unit. I think it comes with the the a/c harness.

[stich626]

Originally Posted by Orangetonicclicc

Well Spike and Stitch, No I havent installed it as of yet. I must admit I'm a tad intimidated. Plus I been in ohio for a week in training. I only paid 487.00 for my wiring Painless harness from Summit. I'm eventually getting me a vintage air unit. I think it comes with the the a/c harness.

summit the 18 circuit for 67-72 gm trucks is 387.00
the a/c harness 109.00
so 510.oo shipped then mail in rebate of 100.oo
so it be 410.oo for both

[Orangetonicclicc]

Originally Posted by stich626

summit the 18 circuit for 67-72 gm trucks is 387.00
the a/c harness 109.00
so 510.oo shipped then mail in rebate of 100.oo
so it be 410.oo for both

My mistake, I meant 387.00. Another reason I haven't started putting my harness together is because I want to get my dash cluster and rear lights. I have alot of electrical componets missing still. My truck was totally gutted when I purchased it. Although I have most of the original pieces, I even had the harness, I decided to go new. Right now, I've been consumed with researching rims and tires.
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[Orangetonicclicc]

I changed my mind for the last time!!! I'm going with POL for my brakes. Does anyone have a coupon code??? I need it, making this purchase tomorrow!!! I loved their very thourough website andf the reviews.

[Orangetonicclicc]

Thanks to POL for their great service this morning when I ordered my Brake Kit!!!! While getting off work, I receive a phone call a few hours later from Brandon the sales rep to inform me that my 5 boxes were just shipped!!! Wow. And I saved $135.00 going with POL!!!!! Hopefully everything else goes just as good!!!! I've figured out my Rims I'm going with too!!! 22x9.5 Foose Nitrous with a 266/35/22 tire. On a static drop(for now) Mock fitting my wood bed this weekend for prep!!!! that's going to blow some minds and have other scratching their heads!!!! It will be a first!!!!!!

[VA72C10]

Cool! Look forward to seeing your plan for the bed!

[Thatguy]

I agree 100% on going to the bigger car shows in your area to buy parts. The vendor hauls them there to sell, usually the last day of the show when they are packing up is when I make my best buys, cause they do not really want to haul some of that stuff back! Awesome truck build you have going on!

[Orangetonicclicc]

My son and I was up early mock fitting the wood in my bed!!! Alot of adjusting is needed. Plus I'm not exactly 100% sure about the placement of the cross sills. But that's all a easy fix!!!! Headed to Lowe's to see if they can accomodate my super wild idea for my wood. One question? Is there an Expoxy that is UV resistant and that adheres to a laminate????

[Orangetonicclicc]

Couple more shots

[Orangetonicclicc]

Wow this would looks so great I might just sand this wood down put my fiinish on it put the clear Epoxy and roll with it!!!!!! NAAAAHHHHHH!!!