New C10 Project in Denver, CO - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gearhead89 · 06-01-2009, 12:55 PM

Hi, Brand new to the site as of today. Just bought a 1969 C10? 4x4 long bed for $1100. Really nice as far as being original and very driveable. Everything works in it and it has a 350, 4spd manual, 12 bolt rear, 10 bolt front, and stock t case. Runs and drives really nice. But the body has some work to be done. Almost no rust but a lot of little dents and stuff. Pretty sure it was a ranch truck or something as it was originally bought up in Leadville CO. I got the original sales receipt thingy from may of 1969 and I am the third owner. I have already refinished the grill, bumper, and wheels. Plan is to restore the body, repaint (not sure what color yet) and possibly lift it with 35-38" tires. Not planning on keeping this one too long as i have numerous other cars and projects including a 1980 camaro that is my driver and ongoing project and a 1969 jeepster commando that I'm currently doing a frame off resto on. So we'll see. I really like the truck but can't really justify keeping it.
I am a 19 year old who is ASE certified as a master mechanic except that i need one more year of work experience or education to actually receive my certs. I work as a personal trainer and on cars and am getting ready to go to school in the fall but not sure where. Possibly wyotech but we'll see. Let me know if you have any ideas, parts, or questions. Thanks, Brandon

Pictures show when i first got it. After I did some front bumper work. And after i refinished the grill and wheels.

shaneschevys · 06-01-2009, 03:11 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

drivethechevy · 06-01-2009, 03:18 PM

Welcome from minnesota
that is an awesome project you have there, wish mine were as rust free as that
the front end and rims look much better

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-01-2009, 04:32 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

Cyclone44 · 06-01-2009, 05:13 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn......

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 09:40 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home.

Gearhead89 · 06-02-2009, 12:38 AM

Thanks guys. Hope to be updating soon with it fully in primer and then some color. Would like to lift it, put some 35 or 38's under it. I want to do as much fabrication myself as I can. Thinking about starting out with a shackle reversal. I'm mainly limited by money (aren't we all... lol) So I want to try that first. Any info on that would be awesome. I'm gonna go search the forum for that now actually.

jsbgump · 06-02-2009, 09:46 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

Jerry Jones · 06-04-2009, 11:49 AM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

Number98 · 06-05-2009, 11:25 AM

Welcome to the board from Georgia!

06-01-2009, 12:55 PM	#1
Gearhead89 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3	New C10 Project in Denver, CO Hi, Brand new to the site as of today. Just bought a 1969 C10? 4x4 long bed for $1100. Really nice as far as being original and very driveable. Everything works in it and it has a 350, 4spd manual, 12 bolt rear, 10 bolt front, and stock t case. Runs and drives really nice. But the body has some work to be done. Almost no rust but a lot of little dents and stuff. Pretty sure it was a ranch truck or something as it was originally bought up in Leadville CO. I got the original sales receipt thingy from may of 1969 and I am the third owner. I have already refinished the grill, bumper, and wheels. Plan is to restore the body, repaint (not sure what color yet) and possibly lift it with 35-38" tires. Not planning on keeping this one too long as i have numerous other cars and projects including a 1980 camaro that is my driver and ongoing project and a 1969 jeepster commando that I'm currently doing a frame off resto on. So we'll see. I really like the truck but can't really justify keeping it. I am a 19 year old who is ASE certified as a master mechanic except that i need one more year of work experience or education to actually receive my certs. I work as a personal trainer and on cars and am getting ready to go to school in the fall but not sure where. Possibly wyotech but we'll see. Let me know if you have any ideas, parts, or questions. Thanks, Brandon Pictures show when i first got it. After I did some front bumper work. And after i refinished the grill and wheels. Attached Images

06-01-2009, 03:11 PM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-01-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO Welcome from minnesota that is an awesome project you have there, wish mine were as rust free as that the front end and rims look much better __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

06-01-2009, 04:32 PM	#4
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

06-01-2009, 05:13 PM	#5
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO Welcome from Knoxville Tn......

06-01-2009, 09:40 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-02-2009, 12:38 AM	#7
Gearhead89 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO Thanks guys. Hope to be updating soon with it fully in primer and then some color. Would like to lift it, put some 35 or 38's under it. I want to do as much fabrication myself as I can. Thinking about starting out with a shackle reversal. I'm mainly limited by money (aren't we all... lol) So I want to try that first. Any info on that would be awesome. I'm gonna go search the forum for that now actually.

06-02-2009, 09:46 AM	#8
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-04-2009, 11:49 AM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

06-05-2009, 11:25 AM	#10
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: New C10 Project in Denver, CO Welcome to the board from Georgia!



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