Project "Blackbeard" 69 C-10

[Hendo]

Something old and something new.

[mcbassin]

Very cool pictures.

[Hendo]

So I have been driving the piss out of the truck. I worked a few bugs out and put on a new fuel pump. The rear wheel wells still need to be finished and a stereo needs to be installed. That will complete "phase 1" of the build. I will now start collecting my parts for "phase 2" of the build. I want to order the front Porterbuilt dropmember soon. I also want to make the motor fuel injected with the Edlebrock kit for better performance and fuel economy. I may even drop in a better stronger motor depending on what my check book allows. I want to also put higher profile tires on for a better ride. I can't now due to the steering shaft clearance. It would also be nice to have a four speed transmission to drop in when the phase 2 work is being done. I plan to kick off the phase 2 build in about 6 months. Till then I will enjoy the truck as my daily driver.

[Pinky6872]

Just went through this whole thread, the truck looks awesome! The new/old truck pics are sweet too.

[808_67C10]

... and still my favorite truck on here!

[Hendo]

Well The time is come to revamp and update Blackbeard. I started three days ago on the upgrades. I will be pulling out the old Chevy 350 with the three speed transmission and upgrading to a nice LS1 with a 4L80E transmission. Also I will be converting the front end from the stock drop member to a Porterbuilt extreme kit. Out back I will be putting in a Accu air kit and going to a posi rear end with lower gearing 373's. i'm sure a few more things will change as I go. I have about 90% of all the parts that I will need already sitting in boxes.

[Hendo]

Here's what I've got done in 3 days of work. Front end off, motor and trans pulled, interior removed, or drop member removed, and new Porterbuilt drop member going in. Sweating my balls off out here in Vegas working in the shop with a half ass swamp cooler. Sorry for sideways and upside down pic.

[cericd]

Looking good. I've been following this thread since you started it.

If you want your images to post properly it's a simple matter of holding your iphone a certain way when you take the pictures (as seen in the pic below). If you want to know why this happens or how to correct the issue with pics you've already taken, see this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=743225

[Hendo]

Well the project is expanding like it always does. Decided to go frame off and do it right. Full tear down. I cut the hole for the trans hump, prepped the fire wall for some shaving, welded in the rack notches, and pulled the cab off the frame. I plan on tearing down the rest off the frame and sandblasting. More part showing up daily. Sorry again for the sideways photos. I'm still learning how to properly take the photos😂

[Hendo]

Originally Posted by cericd

Looking good. I've been following this thread since you started it.

If you want your images to post properly it's a simple matter of holding your iphone a certain way when you take the pictures (as seen in the pic below). If you want to know why this happens or how to correct the issue with pics you've already taken, see this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=743225

Thanks for letting me know. I'll get it right from here on out.

[Hendo]

Stripped the frame down and mocked up the Porterbuilt front suspension. Finished up the welding and ready for sandblasting. Oh and my Slosh Tubz arrived!

[builtbyKane]

Great progress. Your making me get the itch to build another bagged c10.

[Hendo]

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

Great progress. Your making me get the itch to build another bagged c10.

Yeah I am really enjoying the project so far. Had the itch for a long time to crack into it. Finally getting to it.

[knomadd]

Looking good!

[Camaroguy]

This is a very cool build. Great job!

[Hendo]

Thanks for the props guys. Having fun with the build. Got a little more done today.

[Hendo]

New look for the wheels. Thinking of doing black around the hub cap and keep the white edges. What do you think?

[Hendo]

Little fab work today. Hard to get into the shop this week. Waiting on part too.

[808_67C10]

Whatever happened to this build? This is one of my fav trucks *besides mine of course*

[Hendo]

Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Whatever happened to this build? This is one of my fav trucks *besides mine of course*

Thanks for the interest. I had a baby and I have another on the way already LOL I’m going to get the cab on the frame soon and get it moved over to my house so I can start working on it again. Priorities in life got in the way so I have not been able to touch the truck in a long time.
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[808_67C10]

Originally Posted by Hendo

Thanks for the interest. I had a baby and I have another on the way already LOL I’m going to get the cab on the frame soon and get it moved over to my house so I can start working on it again. Priorities in life got in the way so I have not been able to touch the truck in a long time.
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Right on bro... Congrats and you gotta do what you gotta do! Looking forward to seeing more of Blackbeard!I am glad you decided not to paint it too!!!

[lolife99]

Killer truck. Glad to see you back on it.