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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
![]() Currently: What I want her to look like in the end. Found this picture courtesy of Classic Trucks: ![]() |
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
You have good taste. That truck belongs to board member 72BlckButy.
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
Yes, its a very nick pick-up truck. My kudos to him. The one I have was originally that color but someone had pained it dark blue.
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Ok, here we go. Day 1 pick-up to current day. This will be my showcase here and I will be using the Texas Area Marines website (Website for US Marines in Texas) at www.TexasAreaMarines.org to showcase this build to as well and host the pictures.
As I had said before, this is my childhood dream, to have my very own Chevy C-10 from the 67-72 year range. I'm glad I found this 1969 because I love the body style. I purchased it for $2,500 in which I felt was a good deal for this type of rare find. According to the under-paint, it appears to have been an original Teal/Aqua color. VIN research will be made to verify. my original post shows a photo of what I wish for it to look like complete courtesy of Classic Trucks and 72BlckButy www.67-72chevytrucks.com Original Craig's List listing photo (1) 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB Original Craig's List listing photo (2) Original Craig's List listing photo (3) - Current engine as I bought it. Here you can see the original Teal/Aqua color the truck was. ![]()
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Loading Up this rescued truck in San Antonio, TX. I made this run from Fort Worth, TX leaving at 12:30PM after sleeping from work 3 hours. Making it there in Southside of San Antonio off of Hwy 37 & Hwy 1604 at 4:45PM. It took a hour to fetch it out of the previous owners driveway and load it up on to the trailer. I left at 6PM and made it back home to Fort Worth, TX at 10:50PM and then back to work at 10:58PM. What a day.
Showing the bed is great condition. It says "No Title - 4 Sale" however, the person I purchased it from, went down and got a title for it. Title search/check was completed by me and everything was free & clear. Showing a little of the rust under the door area at the rocker panels. I am going to be dealing with rust all over the truck but, I have been researching a solution to this by either replacing the cab in its entirely or using several sheet metal patches from the various vendors. Will continue to try and figure this part out. ![]()
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
More to follow as I start the process. Will be taking some more new ones tomorrow at the house with its younger 2012 GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab cousin.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Now starts the heavy work. This update shows a series of photos of the visual inspection before work was started on the first week of the restoral process.
Day 1 of the frame up restoration & rebuild, visual inspection and take-down. Now home sitting in its garage workshop spot, Pulled up the hood and took a look at the 350 engine underneath. It seems to be in great condition and overhaul-able. A look at the cab shows severe rust damage on the roof section. Although that can be replaced by a brand new cab roof. There is more than it seems wrong with the cab. As you can see near the glass, there is a huge rust hole near the pillar. Rocker panels are severally rusted out. More rust damage on the passenger side rocker panel.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Removal of the COWL uncovered the most devastating discovery. Severe rust on the A Pillar and firewall connection. also showing in the next photo. Due to this, unfortunately cab replacement seems to be necessary.
Showing this passenger side view is a little less rusted than the driver side however, still devastating to the cab and has caused the cab to be totally replaced. Cab support is totally rusted and almost gone.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
So, with the severely damaged cab on the truck I purchased, I found this one online that I will be better for the restoration. I got it, a whole front clip with fenders, and a good hood for $350.00. Not too bad.
Roof section on the replacement cab is in decent condition. Only minor surface rust that can be taken off. There is however a small dent on the cab roof, but easily can be worked out with body work. Small rust hole that can easily be replaced in front of the rocker panel below the firewall.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Minor rocker panel damaged that is easily replaced. The floor panel shows some damage but since it will be totally replaced anyways, not too much worried about it.
Even though most of the floor panel is in good condition, it will be fully replaced with a new floor panel to ensure that the cab is structurally sound. Another view of the floor panel as well as the dash board. As you can see, it great condition. You can also notice that the radio section is in tact and has not been cut out to fit a modern radio. This is a plus for a period correct restoration. This side looks great. as you can see, no rust holes on the A pillar.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
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Good luck with the build.
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Yeah, I heard this pic was of your truck. I really like it a lot and is what I want mine to look like when it is done. Any pointers or ideas would be appreciated. I do have a question though. I'm sure its listed somewhere but I noticed yours has a CST-10 on it. What is the difference from the C-10 and the CST-10?
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
Notice, yours does not have trim. CST=Custom Sport Truck
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![]() I know what CST stands for, my question is what are the differances between the two that makes it a CST? Trim is one, and my truck did have trim but some dumb ass who had it before me put bondo on all the holes before they did a horrible paint job to change it blue. Im going to be putting it back but im trying to figure out what else they did to it.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
idk Try google. CST/10 has more trim, carpet etc... A 69 CST is comparable to a Cheyenne of later years. The C/10 is plain unless options were added.
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
From the dealer literature:
Stepside pickups and Cab/Chassis trucks; Full depth foam seat with deluxe vinyl trim carpeting door trim panels chromed front bumper Cigar lighter Headliner Cargo lamp (mid '69 - on) Bright condtrol knobs and pedal trim, rear window trim,wing vent trim,and windshield moulding trim CST fender name plates Bright side marker lamps Door operated dome light switches special insulation. Fleetsides or Longhorn models, add... lower body side mouldings with wood grain inserts Wood grain tailgate panel Tail light trim Bright fuel filler cap.
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Ok, here is an update. It's a couple of weeks old but I have been a bit busy to update it. So, with all due, here we go:
Couple of weeks ago I got some help from Ruben Sanchez, Richard Garcia and Jose Sanchez Jr getting the bed off. Another step closer to getting the truck stripped down and ready for the frame to get powder coated. Frame is in decent condition. Small dent in rear cross-member that possibly can be taken out and replaced. There are new springs that appear to have been replaced not too long ago. See the wrench laying on top? It was found still connected to the bolt that holds the right spring in. Another view of the rear showing the minor damage to the cross member on the frame. Should not affect the integrity of the frame. Suggestions or ideas?
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My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Front clip was taken off. Had to have a little help as it take 2 people to get it off. (Picture taken next day)
Front frame has no damage. Gad to grind off the bolts on the bumper to get it off. Going to replace it anyways with a new one so no worries. Engine looks decent but cant tell till I get it and the Muncie manual transmission out. Another view. Now just have to get the cab off. Almost ready to however, will need to get the steering wheel disconnected and some other minor stuff before its ready to be removed. Hopefully will be able to in a couple of weeks. Military has my schedule bogged down and currently at a stand still on working on the truck for 2 more weeks.
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1969 Chevy C10 SWB ![]() Engine: Currently - 350 / Proj Finish - 454 - Transmission: Currently - Muncie on the floor / Estimated to Finish - TBD - Bed: Currently Short Bed Fleetside w/Steel Floor / Finish - Short Bed Fleetside w/Red Oak Wood Floor & Matching Interchangeable Short Bed Stepside w/Red Oak Wood Floor |
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
Looks like a nice project. That original cab was really roached. I like your plans for the build. I have always loved Nate's 69. True classic...
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You are correct. That original cab is horrible, but it can have some of the parts salvaged off of it. I do have 2 replacement cabs. I bought a 1969 long-bed cab a month ago and I picked up another one today from my old shop teacher Michael Middleton at North Side High School in Fort Worth, TX. The only issue with it is its a 1972 cab and I am building a 1969. The reason I bought this cab is because it has the factory AC vents and holes in which I do plan to go old school factory AC with my build so, im still making it into a 1969 because its a all around beautiful truck. I have the other cab extra and will be selling it soon (if anyone is interested) because I no longer need it.
I chose Nate's to model because it caught my attention and is just what I wanted, the color is perfect. I might go slightly different overall scheme than his with mine, but more than likely it will be close in similarity. Ill post some new pics of the new cab here soon. I have some military duty next week and my tear-down project is currently on HOLD due to time.
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
Sorry everyone, its been a while since I updated you on the progress. Money slows progress but I a m doing what I can as fast as I can.
Currently, I have the frame stripped down and is almost ready for powder coating. I just need to remove a piece that was welded on to the truck that should not be there and we are ready to go. I do have 1 rear bent cross member that doesn't affect the integrity of the frame that I would like to replace rather than repair but I cant find anywhere online that sells frame parts, at least I cant find it. If anyone knows of a place, please let me know. Hotchkis Rear Suspension Kit has been ordered (Its on a crazy back-order) and hopefully will be here by the time it gets out of powder coating. Will post some updated pictures here soon.
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed/SWB Fleetside Pickup
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http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx Click the categories drop down box & it's under crossmembers.
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
I can't believe that original cab!!!
Looked like it was from a northern state! That rear crossmember can be straightened w/ a torch, and hammer, no problem... |
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Re: My 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Short Wide Bed Pickup
Just read your build thread and like the direction your headed. I've always liked the color and overall stance of 72 BlckButy's truck. As far as the crossmember goes if it were me I would replace w/ an aftermarket one, and you will love those rivets. A grinder, punch,and big hammer have served me well ! If you need a hand let me know. If you have a cherry picker I have a cab and bed lift.
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Scoti,
Perfect! Exactly what I was needing. I was pulling my hair out trying to find it. Just need to find the right hardware for it now and I am good. Thank you for your help! Quote:
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