![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
1970 C10 project
I'm new to the forum and thought I'll share my project here for tips and feedback. This is my 2nd restoration as my 1st was on a 71 Chevelle that's finished. I've always liked this body style of trucks even though I never knew anyone who owned one.
My plan is to build a resto-mod type truck on a budget. I actually bought the truck and a 2004 silverado from the same gentleman who had planned on ls swapping the truck. At the time when I bought it, the truck seemed pretty solid, compared to my Chevelle's starting point. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
![]()
So my plan was to work on the chasis first. I had the stock rear end blasted and rebuilt with 3.42 gears and a posi. I also had the stock trailing arms blasted and welded reinforcement plates on the top and bottom since they were in good condition. I decided on the ridetech streetgrip kit and found a good deal on willwood 4 piston brakes for the rear. I also decided to use the willwood pro spindle instead of the cpp spindle that ridetech provides with their kit.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
The Older Generation
![]() ![]() ![]() Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,487
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
-
Looks like a good project. Welcome to the board. I think you will like it here. LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
For the engine I removed the 5.3 from the 2004 silverado. The donor truck ran and drove fine but the odometer didn't work. I scored a 4l80e from the junkyard instead of the 4l60e that the truck came in.
On the engine I installed a small cam, Chinese head studs, and refreshed the top end. I'm using Holley ls swap brackets and a knock off f body oil pan. I bought a transmission xmeber from ifw fab. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
When I finally got the truck to my house for disassembly, I found out the body was worse than I thought. Just about every panel would need a patch or replacement. The previous owner had attempted a restoration before so I nknew the floor needed some work. He also replaced the cab corners but I can see that they're attached with rivets.
First thing I did was strip the frame. I sprayed it in black epoxy and then a coat of por top coat. I also installed the ridetech suspension, engine and transmission. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Here's where I am now, I plan to get rid off all the rust in the cab. This truck needs the usual and it also has some rust in the upper cowl. I'm starting with a full floor plan and will go from there. This truck had so many patches in the floor it was hard to tell where one panel ended and the next started.
I braced the cab and cut everything slightly above the rocker. The new floor pan went in easier than I thought it would. I have some rust in the lower firewall where it meets the floor so I'm unsure of how to fix that. They reproduce that whole section but I only need parts of it. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ark City, Kansas
Posts: 3,332
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Great use of those "T" posts!!!
Looks like you r skills will get this project done waaay quicker than I could!!! Job well done!!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: TN.
Posts: 8,097
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Nice work
![]() I am subbed for the build.
__________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ark City, Kansas
Posts: 3,332
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
The odometer not working in the 2004 may have been due to the stepper motor that actuates that particular gauge. Each gauge in that cluster is run by a stepper motor. The tiny stepper motors are behind the gauge cluster face. The stepper motors are all the same and can be replaced.
If the whole cluster was inop, it could have been from a broken ground...I have a 2005 Silverado... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
I've made some progress on the truck in the last couple of months. I've finished repairing the rust on the lower firewall. Rockers and cab cab corners, and sail panels etc. I'm not entirely satisfied with the way the driver's side came out I may redo that side.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
I ordered all new smoke glass from auto city classic, it came well packed without a single broken piece. I also worked on filling in all the holes on the firewall. I've also decided to replace the ash tray and factory radio for a double din bezel. I stripped the doors and fenders to see how much rust I'd have to repair.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Here are some pictures of my last restoration. It's a 71 Chevelle with a 70 front end. It's a restomod/ pro touring type build. 427 Alluminum ls engine with a 6 speed manual. It took me 4 years to complete.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: TN.
Posts: 8,097
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
One word comment
![]() Nice ![]()
__________________
________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Chandler,AZ
Posts: 575
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Very nice.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Md
Posts: 2,472
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
" Wow" and really Nice, love the red interior.....Back to the truck.....looking good.
__________________
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: SC
Posts: 122
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Looking good! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
__________________
'72 C10 Long Bed Stepside Putting my Grandfather's truck back on the road: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=829659 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Made some progress on the truck. Finished the body work on the interior of the cab and tried out a color that I was thinking about. I also found a pair of new bed sides and a new woodbed kit for a longed that I just have to cut down.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
I've picked up a couple of pieces for a new bed off Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. I just need a tailgate and I'll have a new bed. The bed kit I found was made for a long bed so I cut it down. The wheel tubs are AMD's 4 inch wider tubs. I'm thinking about painting the wood black and ordering some polished stainless strips to finish it.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Louisville ky
Posts: 1,226
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Very nice project.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
I made some more progress recently, I replaced the door skins on both doors. While I had the skins of I sandblasted and epoxy primed the inner shell.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
I bought some new fenders from AMD. Both sides weren't stamped right around the body line where the fender meets the door. Both sides took some work but I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Gower, MO.
Posts: 219
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Nice progress and cool project truck
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Posts: 33
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Picked up some new sheet metal for the front. These new fenders fit a lot better than the ones that came from tri plus. They're from counterparts.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Azle,Texas
Posts: 2,248
|
Re: 1970 C10 project
Lookin' real nice.
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|