1982 C10 swb "SS"

[shenk10]

yea I'm aware of that, I might go that route, but after getting the 20s, the rotors look pretty small with the wheels so I was thinking about just upgrading to 14" rotors to fit the wheels better and for performance, but thanks for reminding me about that.

[shenk10]

Well I'm not nearly there yet but I am looking for to opinions for the body. I know a guy that has a '78 C10 stepside and he said he would sell it to be. I want opinions on which front end to use, mine, a '78 or a '89-'91 suburban front end. I think I'm leaning towards the suburban front end but want opinions. I also want to know what you guys think about the beds. I think I like the stepside bed idea for the lowered truck and then it's easy to put a wood floor in or should I keep the fleetside bed. I am also thinking of painting it gm atomic orange metallic. I have seen older c10s with this paint color but none this body style so I think it will be unique. Just looking for opinions on anything basically.

[ghettoluxury]

Originally Posted by shenk10

I want opinions on which front end to use, mine, a '78 or a '89-'91 suburban front end.

Well that is a tough one I am a huge fan of the round girls but the 82 double stack with signals in the bumper, is the only 80's front end i will ever rock.

[N2TRUX]

The best bang for your buck are the McGaughy 13" brakes. They are about half the price of a full Wilwood set up and look nice through a 20" wheel.

I know my opinion is biased, but I encourage you to keep the classic styling of the 78 front end. It looks much more correct for these trucks, especially on a stepside. The 88-91 Burb grill is too flat and looks squared off. It does not match the rounded lines of these trucks at all.

[ghettoluxury]

If you are going stepside the 70's front is a must!

[shenk10]

That is exactly what I was thinking. If I'm gonna go a stepside, I want the older front end but if I keep the fleetside I might go to the newer front end. I'm really leaning to the older front and stepside, my dad hates stepsides though lol. And this truck used to be my grandfathers, so everyone in the family is waiting to see what it looks like when I'm done.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by shenk10

.... this truck used to be my grandfathers, so everyone in the family is waiting to see what it looks like when I'm done.

Thats an even better reason to keep the original look.

[shenk10]

Here are some pictures of the cab dolly I made. Removing everything on the front so I can fill holes and seams.

[shenk10]

after thinking about it, I think I am just going to keep everything the same, I finally got home so now work can begin again. I painted the truck access. bracket so hopefully tomorrow the p/s pump and pulley can go on and the bracket and then it should be time for a belt and some p/s lines. I also got a new oil filler tube since mine was broken when I received the engine.

[hotrod_991]

that can dolly is awesome! lol

[73gmc454]

Lookin good , I remember the firewall cleaning job that was a mess !

[1986c10]

very nice build so far. Im in college too and know how hard it is to get time to work and have money for parts. All the money i have made working 45-50hrs a week has went into my motor and its still not done, now im rambling haha. I'll be watching this build. Good luck!

[lilpoindexter]

I'm glad you decided to keep the front end OG...I get tired of seeing so many dudes get rid of a perfectly good 73-80 front end to put the 91 suburban front on it.

[shenk10]

Well I have just been cleaning up the firewall the past couple days...here is a picture. I guess the next step is to get the 4l70e converted to 2wd.

[Gordonr1973]

Very nice progress!! Cleaning that black gunk off the firewall is alot of work!

[shenk10]

Still waiting on p/s bolts to attach the truck reservoir, so no new updates on that. Still working on the cab too. I have never done any body work before, so the door jams, where the two pieces of sheet metal come together, I removed all the previous caulking, and was wondering if I should weld it together and smooth it off or just caulk it like before.

[baclay9]

What did you use to remove the black stuff from the firewall?

[pwtr02ss]

Originally Posted by baclay9

What did you use to remove the black stuff from the firewall?

Lacquer thinner works good

[shenk10]

I used paint stripper and a putty knife to get most of it off and then little spots that I missed or were different to get off I used a wire wheel...the stripper takes the black stuff off really easy though compared to using the wire wheel. I can't remember what kind I used, I'll try to remember to get a picture today though.

[baclay9]

I'm sure this is a stupid question but those things are going to take the paint off as well correct?

[Jonboy]

Paint stripper will. The black stuff is undercoating, it should be petroleum based. Try mineral spirits or acetone, and get more agressive from there. Once the mineral spirits soften it, use a plastic scraper to avoid scratching the underlying paint too much.

[shenk10]

yea, I'm not sure the best way to get rid of it without taking the paint off, but I finally got the power steering figured out so I'll get pictures of it tomorrow.

[Can't kech me]

this has probably been mentioned, but i'm too lazy to find it, but what size tires are those with the american eagle rims?

[shenk10]

no problem, the rears are 295/40/20 and the fronts are 245/40/20

[shenk10]

Well I finally got the power steering done. My camera died while I was trying to take more pictures so I only have a few. The p/s pump fitment was a little tighter than I thought it would be, but it will still work so I'm happy. I also ordered all the parts for my trans lines, gas lines and parts for the trans conversion. Just have to order the shift kit and then I can finally get the trans swapped and put in the truck, and things should finally move faster after that.





For those that want to know, I just used the old p/s lines from the truck...they work fine although they are a little long, but as long as they work and look decent they are fine by me.