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**Kronald_70GMC** · 05-09-2021, 10:33 PM

Sweet addition! Definitely in my top 3 favorite cars of all time.

gringoloco · 05-22-2021, 06:05 AM

The boys from LCTC finishing what I started. Should see some color soon!

**GSFMECH** · 05-22-2021, 12:19 PM

Working sucks, wish I was there helping!!

SCOTI · 05-22-2021, 01:35 PM

Looking good!

C10_ustacould · 05-23-2021, 12:05 PM

Them Louisiana boys are good sh!t.

hewittca · 05-28-2021, 12:03 PM

I know your truck, seen it here before and on instagram, but this is the first time I've gone through your entire build thread. In short, wow! Awesome truck, and awesome incremental progress with details along the way to get it there. This is a top notch build thread and build.

**GSFMECH** · 05-29-2021, 07:09 PM

Chris I made a round trip to check it out today but I did have to work on the GTO as well. Man you realize the last time I saw your truck was before you went out west at the RR streetrods show in Bossier, a really long time ago. I've seen you but not the truck since then. Wow it's come a long way. It's in good hands now. Wish you were here today.

gringoloco · 05-30-2021, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looking good!

They do great work!

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Them Louisiana boys are good sh!t.

The best!

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Originally Posted by hewittca

I know your truck, seen it here before and on instagram, but this is the first time I've gone through your entire build thread. In short, wow! Awesome truck, and awesome incremental progress with details along the way to get it there. This is a top notch build thread and build.

Hey, thanks a LOT for the positive comments. Thanks for taking the time to take the journey.

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Originally Posted by GSFMECH

Chris I made a round trip to check it out today but I did have to work on the GTO as well. Man you realize the last time I saw your truck was before you went out west at the RR streetrods show in Bossier, a really long time ago. I've seen you but not the truck since then. Wow it's come a long way. It's in good hands now. Wish you were here today.

It has come a long way since then. Feeling like I might actually be finally close to being “done” with it, though I always have ideas and plans in mind. Wish I was there hanging out, too. I need to get a glimpse of Castro in the flesh.

gringoloco · 05-30-2021, 03:53 AM

More updates. Can’t thank the guys enough for putting their own projects on hold to fix my junk. The blue is looking good, can’t wait to see some cured pics

gringoloco · 05-30-2021, 01:50 PM

…and dried to a nice, matte finish:

smbrouss70 · 05-31-2021, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Can’t thank the guys enough for putting their own projects on hold to fix my junk.

On hold?

We worked on the GTO & Ratchet's Blazer, all while waiting for various coats of primer or paint to dry. Can't leave out my wonderful wife Brandi either, she kept us fed (very well!) and supplied with beer so that we could keep going without stopping. We were multi-tasking like I've never seen before! I just haven't had time to post up pictures.

SCOTI · 05-31-2021, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

On hold?

We worked on the GTO & Ratchet's Blazer, all while waiting for various coats of primer or paint to dry. Can't leave out my wonderful wife Brandi either, she kept us fed (very well!) and supplied with beer so that we could keep going without stopping. We were multi-tasking like I've never seen before! I just haven't had time to post up pictures.

Awesome group of people.

gringoloco · 06-26-2021, 05:46 PM

Hot damn! This engine bay is looking gooooood

SCOTI · 06-26-2021, 06:05 PM

I guess. If you're into that sort of thing.

darkhorse970 · 06-26-2021, 06:28 PM

Legendary!!
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**Kronald_70GMC** · 06-26-2021, 06:41 PM

Magnificent!

cornerstone · 06-26-2021, 10:42 PM

Satin goodness at its finest.

88Stanger · 06-27-2021, 09:53 AM

Love that satin..... nice job...

**Palf70Step** · 06-27-2021, 12:26 PM

Very nice.

**rustytruck50** · 06-28-2021, 01:29 PM

That looks amazing Chris....all kinds of envy going on over here...thanks man...

fatbass · 06-28-2021, 05:14 PM

It's gonna be too nice to drive, Chris.
I especially love the way you made the LS look retro. The air cleaner is the cherry on top.

Thealien · 06-28-2021, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fatbass

It's gonna be too nice to drive, Chris.
I especially love the way you made the LS look retro. The air cleaner is the cherry on top.

I agree 100%

TA_C10 · 06-28-2021, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Hot damn! This engine bay is looking gooooood

Yeah the engine bay is looking real good, great job for sure, but that defrost vent is killing me gringo.....

Curious, do you have a clamp for your e-brake cable so it doesn't mar up your pretty new inner fender?

Seriously guys, great job, that HRF never looked so good.

gringoloco · 06-30-2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I guess. If you're into that sort of thing.

Good thing I am!

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Legendary!!
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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Magnificent!

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Satin goodness at its finest.

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Originally Posted by 88Stanger

Love that satin..... nice job...

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice.

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

That looks amazing Chris....all kinds of envy going on over here...thanks man...

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Originally Posted by fatbass

It's gonna be too nice to drive, Chris.
I especially love the way you made the LS look retro. The air cleaner is the cherry on top.

Maybe, but she will be driven!

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Originally Posted by Thealien

I agree 100%

Thanks, all. Super stoked on how it’s turning out

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

Yeah the engine bay is looking real good, great job for sure, but that defrost vent is killing me gringo.....

Curious, do you have a clamp for your e-brake cable so it doesn't mar up your pretty new inner fender?

Seriously guys, great job, that HRF never looked so good.

Killing me, too, haha. The under dash is still going back together. I have full faith and confidence that it will be back in place in short order. There will be a clamp on the e-brake cable, too. Thankfully the guys working on the truck are as picky (or more) as you and I

The blue is HRF; the black on the inners is this stuff, recommended by n2billet. I’m told it layed out a bit splotchy when wet, but dried to this beautiful, factory appearing finish

smbrouss70 · 07-04-2021, 11:57 PM

All back together, just needs the A/C charged, a couple of wires connected, and to change out an O2 sensor that crapped out. Oh yeah, she needs a bath too, but it'll probably be driving in the rain leaving my house, so I'll clean it up once we get there. So who's coming out to Lebanon, TN this weekend for the Southeastern Truck Nationals to see Gringo's famous truck for it's first big show appearance?

05-09-2021, 10:33 PM	#2451
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 965	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Sweet addition! Definitely in my top 3 favorite cars of all time. __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

05-22-2021, 06:05 AM	#2452
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 The boys from LCTC finishing what I started. Should see some color soon! Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

05-22-2021, 12:19 PM	#2453
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Working sucks, wish I was there helping!! __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-22-2021, 01:35 PM	#2454
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looking good! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-23-2021, 12:05 PM	#2455
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Them Louisiana boys are good sh!t. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-28-2021, 12:03 PM	#2456
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,760	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I know your truck, seen it here before and on instagram, but this is the first time I've gone through your entire build thread. In short, wow! Awesome truck, and awesome incremental progress with details along the way to get it there. This is a top notch build thread and build. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

05-29-2021, 07:09 PM	#2457
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Chris I made a round trip to check it out today but I did have to work on the GTO as well. Man you realize the last time I saw your truck was before you went out west at the RR streetrods show in Bossier, a really long time ago. I've seen you but not the truck since then. Wow it's come a long way. It's in good hands now. Wish you were here today. Attached Images __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by GSFMECH; 05-29-2021 at 07:14 PM.

05-30-2021, 03:53 AM	#2459
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 More updates. Can’t thank the guys enough for putting their own projects on hold to fix my junk. The blue is looking good, can’t wait to see some cured pics Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

05-30-2021, 01:50 PM	#2460
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 …and dried to a nice, matte finish: Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

06-26-2021, 05:46 PM	#2463
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Hot damn! This engine bay is looking gooooood Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

06-26-2021, 06:05 PM	#2464
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I guess. If you're into that sort of thing. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-26-2021, 06:28 PM	#2465
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Legendary!! Posted via Mobile Device

06-26-2021, 06:41 PM	#2466
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 965	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Magnificent! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

06-26-2021, 10:42 PM	#2467
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Satin goodness at its finest. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

06-27-2021, 09:53 AM	#2468
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Love that satin..... nice job... __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless



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06-27-2021, 12:26 PM	#2469
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Very nice. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-28-2021, 01:29 PM	#2470
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 That looks amazing Chris....all kinds of envy going on over here...thanks man... __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

06-28-2021, 05:14 PM	#2471
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 172	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 It's gonna be too nice to drive, Chris. I especially love the way you made the LS look retro. The air cleaner is the cherry on top. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

07-04-2021, 11:57 PM	#2475
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 All back together, just needs the A/C charged, a couple of wires connected, and to change out an O2 sensor that crapped out. Oh yeah, she needs a bath too, but it'll probably be driving in the rain leaving my house, so I'll clean it up once we get there. So who's coming out to Lebanon, TN this weekend for the Southeastern Truck Nationals to see Gringo's famous truck for it's first big show appearance? Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 07-05-2021 at 12:22 PM.

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