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**cericd** · 07-21-2012, 01:56 PM

It's a 1970 Chevy C/10 swb. I purchased it from the original owner's son (80 years old himself). He said he had gotten it from his dad back in 1981. It seems to have lead a fairly easy life. Although, I'm told there was a minor incident with a cow 15-20 years ago, requiring the replacement of the hood and passenger side fender. So, he said since the new panels needed painting, he decided to have the entire truck painted (since he never liked the white roof anyway

." Also, he told me that about the time the odometer rolled over they put another engine in it (a 307

). I'm told that it's the original seat but it has been recovered (obviously). The truck runs and drives, shifts smoothly, pulls to the right when braking and needs a muffler.

I'm not totally sure what direction I'm going to go with this but the original plans were to keep it as factory looking as possible (it took me a little while to find one that hadn't been modified), lower the stance and make it reliable and roadworthy. Also, add pwr steering, pwr brakes, A/C and possibly swap the drive train for a 350/350 combo. But since I'm no mechanic, we'll see how it goes.

So, before I get the "This Thread Is Worthless..."

. Here are some pics.

**cericd** · 07-21-2012, 02:09 PM

More pics. Some were taken by the previous owner.

So.Cal.Super · 07-21-2012, 02:50 PM

Congratulations!

I've been following your other thread, welcome to new/old truck ownership!

Looks like a Solid start. Enjoy it!

1972RedNeck · 07-21-2012, 03:04 PM

That's a lot of options!

**leddzepp** · 07-21-2012, 03:13 PM

solid rust free shorty, sweet!

**70cst** · 07-21-2012, 03:48 PM

Hey Mitchy916...

as that truck is a definite keeper. It looks like its in really nice shape. Keep us posted and Oh yes...thanks for the pics

Tinkermc · 07-21-2012, 04:00 PM

It is reaLY NICE TO GET PICS AND WELCOME ABOARD

CC69Rat · 07-21-2012, 04:12 PM

Glad to help you man.. anytime.

The truck looks great.. me likey!
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54belair · 07-21-2012, 04:36 PM

I knowed it, I jus knowed it!!! nice find!

FRCvette · 07-21-2012, 06:29 PM

Very nice! Congrats on your find.I would like to find one like that myself.

CC69Rat · 07-22-2012, 09:24 AM

So, what comes first? I agree we need to find some wheels.

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NoNeck · 07-22-2012, 09:28 AM

I really like that truck. Congratulations and good luck. As you know, if you have questions, this is the place to get answers.

NoNeck (POP)

**cericd** · 07-22-2012, 10:04 AM

Well, guys I'd like to add pwr steering and update the brakes. I found a nice "how to" thread on hear for the pwr steering and it seems like most of the stuff can be bought new but I need to locate a set of pulleys and brackets. I was talking to my neighbor about it and he said that if I plan to put AC on it in the future (which I do) that I should get the pulley that will allow for the addition of that when it's time. I found the parts in a "for sale" thread on here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518070 but they had already been sold. So if anyone knows of a set for sale that would be great.

CC69Rat · 07-22-2012, 10:21 AM

I kinda like the 'Armstrong' steering

But thats a great place to start..
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**cericd** · 07-22-2012, 10:48 AM

The list is kinda long now to decide what's first. If I run across a nice sport bumper then the swapping out of that "sweet" cowboy bumper will be first.

CC69Rat · 07-22-2012, 03:00 PM

I am watching for a bumper, brackets and pullys for you. Did you decide on some 6 lug rallys for now? Or are you going with steelies?
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Tinkermc · 07-22-2012, 08:58 PM

sounds like a good plan so far

CC69Rat · 07-23-2012, 03:16 PM

So, .. 'Project O.G.' .. What does that mean? Old Gold maybe ?

**cericd** · 07-23-2012, 03:40 PM

Yeah. I was trying to come up with a name but is seems everthing I thought of was taken. Goldilocks, Old Gold, Fools Gold, Gold Digger. So I just put O.G. Old Gold, Original Gangsta. Whatever. I even thought Goldfish. I'm always up for a name change. I just figured I'd better get a thread up with or without a name that I like.

CC69Rat · 07-23-2012, 04:48 PM

I think you should Bag it !

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...7-Chevy-Trucks

Tinkermc · 07-23-2012, 09:14 PM

lookin good

67c10rustbuket · 07-23-2012, 11:37 PM

Congrats on the truck! I found this from your other thread about finding a solid truck and it sure looks like you scored a nice one! I like it a lot and like the bagging it PB style idea

**67cheby** · 07-24-2012, 12:12 AM

Great looking truck !
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True 67 · 07-24-2012, 01:22 PM

Truck looks nice...Hope there aren't to many surprises lurking underneath..

True

Low Elco · 07-24-2012, 05:40 PM

None of my bidness, but I'd run on down to the pick a part and get the whole front drive off a 98-99 silverado. Serp belt, ac, ps pump, all for under 2 bills, and the later ac comp is supposed to be the best of the lot. Then I'd go find someone parting a 81-87 chevy truck and cut the frame at the firewall with a sawzall and give 100-150 for it, and get the brake booster and all the lines to the front crossmember. Then I'd invite all the guys over and have a weekend party! Of course I'd also order the parts for the slam-ola at the same time. Great find, even if you do nothing with it! You could just give it the scrubbin it needs and drive the stew outta it and it'd still be cool! Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

07-21-2012, 01:56 PM	#1
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Project O.G. - My First Ever Build It's a 1970 Chevy C/10 swb. I purchased it from the original owner's son (80 years old himself). He said he had gotten it from his dad back in 1981. It seems to have lead a fairly easy life. Although, I'm told there was a minor incident with a cow 15-20 years ago, requiring the replacement of the hood and passenger side fender. So, he said since the new panels needed painting, he decided to have the entire truck painted (since he never liked the white roof anyway ." Also, he told me that about the time the odometer rolled over they put another engine in it (a 307 ). I'm told that it's the original seat but it has been recovered (obviously). The truck runs and drives, shifts smoothly, pulls to the right when braking and needs a muffler. I'm not totally sure what direction I'm going to go with this but the original plans were to keep it as factory looking as possible (it took me a little while to find one that hadn't been modified), lower the stance and make it reliable and roadworthy. Also, add pwr steering, pwr brakes, A/C and possibly swap the drive train for a 350/350 combo. But since I'm no mechanic, we'll see how it goes. So, before I get the "This Thread Is Worthless..." . Here are some pics. Attached Images Last edited by cericd; 08-25-2016 at 03:13 PM.

07-21-2012, 02:09 PM	#2
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build More pics. Some were taken by the previous owner. Attached Images

07-21-2012, 02:50 PM	#3
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Congratulations! I've been following your other thread, welcome to new/old truck ownership! Looks like a Solid start. Enjoy it! __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

07-21-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,024	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build solid rust free shorty, sweet! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-21-2012, 03:48 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Hey Mitchy916... as that truck is a definite keeper. It looks like its in really nice shape. Keep us posted and Oh yes...thanks for the pics __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-21-2012, 04:00 PM	#7
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build It is reaLY NICE TO GET PICS AND WELCOME ABOARD

07-21-2012, 04:12 PM	#8
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Glad to help you man.. anytime. The truck looks great.. me likey! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-21-2012, 04:36 PM	#9
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build I knowed it, I jus knowed it!!! nice find! __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

07-21-2012, 06:29 PM	#10
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Very nice! Congrats on your find.I would like to find one like that myself. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

07-22-2012, 09:24 AM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build So, what comes first? I agree we need to find some wheels. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-22-2012, 09:28 AM	#12
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build I really like that truck. Congratulations and good luck. As you know, if you have questions, this is the place to get answers. NoNeck (POP) __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

07-22-2012, 10:04 AM	#13
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Well, guys I'd like to add pwr steering and update the brakes. I found a nice "how to" thread on hear for the pwr steering and it seems like most of the stuff can be bought new but I need to locate a set of pulleys and brackets. I was talking to my neighbor about it and he said that if I plan to put AC on it in the future (which I do) that I should get the pulley that will allow for the addition of that when it's time. I found the parts in a "for sale" thread on here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518070 but they had already been sold. So if anyone knows of a set for sale that would be great.

07-22-2012, 10:21 AM	#14
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build I kinda like the 'Armstrong' steering But thats a great place to start.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-22-2012, 10:48 AM	#15
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build The list is kinda long now to decide what's first. If I run across a nice sport bumper then the swapping out of that "sweet" cowboy bumper will be first.

07-22-2012, 03:00 PM	#16
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build I am watching for a bumper, brackets and pullys for you. Did you decide on some 6 lug rallys for now? Or are you going with steelies? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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07-22-2012, 08:58 PM	#17
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build sounds like a good plan so far

07-23-2012, 03:16 PM	#18
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build So, .. 'Project O.G.' .. What does that mean? Old Gold maybe ? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-23-2012, 03:40 PM	#19
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Yeah. I was trying to come up with a name but is seems everthing I thought of was taken. Goldilocks, Old Gold, Fools Gold, Gold Digger. So I just put O.G. Old Gold, Original Gangsta. Whatever. I even thought Goldfish. I'm always up for a name change. I just figured I'd better get a thread up with or without a name that I like.

07-23-2012, 04:48 PM	#20
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build I think you should Bag it ! http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...7-Chevy-Trucks __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-23-2012, 09:14 PM	#21
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build lookin good

07-23-2012, 11:37 PM	#22
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Congrats on the truck! I found this from your other thread about finding a solid truck and it sure looks like you scored a nice one! I like it a lot and like the bagging it PB style idea __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car Last edited by 67c10rustbuket; 07-23-2012 at 11:37 PM. Reason: spelling

07-24-2012, 12:12 AM	#23
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Great looking truck ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-24-2012, 01:22 PM	#24
True 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austell, Ga Posts: 151	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Truck looks nice...Hope there aren't to many surprises lurking underneath.. True

07-24-2012, 05:40 PM	#25
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build None of my bidness, but I'd run on down to the pick a part and get the whole front drive off a 98-99 silverado. Serp belt, ac, ps pump, all for under 2 bills, and the later ac comp is supposed to be the best of the lot. Then I'd go find someone parting a 81-87 chevy truck and cut the frame at the firewall with a sawzall and give 100-150 for it, and get the brake booster and all the lines to the front crossmember. Then I'd invite all the guys over and have a weekend party! Of course I'd also order the parts for the slam-ola at the same time. Great find, even if you do nothing with it! You could just give it the scrubbin it needs and drive the stew outta it and it'd still be cool! Most importantly, HAVE FUN! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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