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NORMSCOLORADO · 10-12-2008, 10:43 AM

Here is my 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe. I bought her five months ago for 500 dollars. She is 2wd with a 4 barrel 350, 400 Turbo trans, 307 rear end. I was in rough shape when i got it it needed new fenders, rockers, and some hood and minor patch stuff....

Here is her before......

mid way.....

From Fenders

To Roll Pan....

Cragars

NORMSCOLORADO · 10-12-2008, 10:44 AM

almost done for now....

boatpuller · 10-12-2008, 10:51 AM

good work man....look forward to seeing it all back together and buffed out.post a couple when you get done.(if there is such a thing)

84 400 · 10-12-2008, 03:52 PM

wow that is some good progress. I kind of like the original color and trim theme but there is nothing wrong with a black truck. Did you do any upgrades to the motor? That is a stout drive line you got there with the th400 is it a 12bolt rear?

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-12-2008, 05:38 PM

Looks good! huge improvement!

**N2TRUX** · 10-12-2008, 07:48 PM

Looks great. The wheels are a huge improvement. I guess I have never seen those in blue.

84 400 · 10-12-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Looks great. The wheels are a huge improvement. I guess I have never seen those in blue.

Funny you should bring that up I saw a set on an s10 blazer at the junk yard a few years back. Had that same blue and chrome look going on.

NORMSCOLORADO · 10-14-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

wow that is some good progress. I kind of like the original color and trim theme but there is nothing wrong with a black truck. Did you do any upgrades to the motor? That is a stout drive line you got there with the th400 is it a 12bolt rear?

Yeah the guy i bought it from used to be a welder. He hauled one of those huge welder/ generators with a huge v twin Kohler engine then a 20' twin axle trailer behind that with all of his tools and materials..... also when he was off the sued to tow a 26 or 28' camper to florida! the truck is a tank it has heavy duty springs in the rear which i wanna down grade..... an i just remove some of the leafs or will i have to get different ones????

Nope there are no modifications to the engine it is bone stock. i was gonna put my fingers in to the engine but ill leave it alone. as of right now i can go out pump the gas once and it dont even turn over a full turn and its running! the trans is also awesome in every gear there is nearly no hesitation. the previous owner had it serviced at gm only garages and when i mean serviced i mean full serviced. every oil change, greased once a month, trans fluid and filter changed every year, and a coolant flush and change every fall, plugs, wires cap and rotor once a year, fuel filter change twice a year and even the rear end fluid was changed every year! this drive line was taken very good care of! i also have all of the paper work too!

im not too sure if it is 12 bolt or not havn't got in to that yet all i know is that its a 3.07 rear gear.....

thanks everyone its been alot of work geting it this far with just me and my father!

killthewabbit · 10-15-2008, 11:20 AM

Nice job on the transformation. I'd never seen marker lights in the hood before.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-15-2008, 11:53 AM

Awesome job it looks great so far. Keep up the good work!

72BlckButy · 10-15-2008, 02:20 PM

Nice work, the truck looks good!

Square84 · 10-15-2008, 06:57 PM

looks good. did you take the blue off the wheels?

NORMSCOLORADO · 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM

yeah its kinda late but no i just masked and painted over them...

Rollinsqrbdy · 02-11-2009, 10:17 PM

Nice job. TRucks looking good. okay did u make ur rollpan out of ur front fenders?

NORMSCOLORADO · 02-12-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Nice job. TRucks looking good. okay did u make ur rollpan out of ur front fenders?

I sure did! good idea eh?

**78 Big10 454** · 02-12-2009, 03:51 AM

Excellent ride. You should be proud!

NORMSCOLORADO · 02-12-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

Excellent ride. You should be proud!

thanks I sure am.... the paint is very bad and needs to be reshot and she needs lower to the ground.....

I love how the roll pan worked out because the rounds on top of the fenders are the same round as the base of the box.

I think im the first to do it at least I have never seen any one else do it before....

NORMSCOLORADO · 03-08-2009, 02:30 PM

Had some great weather this weekend and the truck finally got re shot yesterday and the paper work so i can get my tags came in the mail too!!!!!!

I am so pumped to get this tank on the road!

NORMSCOLORADO · 03-08-2009, 02:30 PM

NORMSCOLORADO · 03-08-2009, 02:32 PM

And here are some pics got all the chrome and lights back on and its now baking in the sun!

im amazed how well the paint came you being the second time i have EVER sprayed a car!

NORMSCOLORADO · 03-08-2009, 03:38 PM

what do you all think?

pokethesmot · 03-08-2009, 03:54 PM

it looks good feel free to come spray flat black on my truck any time

67-72crazy · 03-08-2009, 06:55 PM

nice work great looking truck.

84 400 · 03-08-2009, 11:17 PM

ITs looking good I like the black and chrome look. the grill looks real good blacked

10-12-2008, 10:43 AM	#1
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	My 76 fleetside rebuild Here is my 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe. I bought her five months ago for 500 dollars. She is 2wd with a 4 barrel 350, 400 Turbo trans, 307 rear end. I was in rough shape when i got it it needed new fenders, rockers, and some hood and minor patch stuff.... Here is her before...... mid way..... From Fenders To Roll Pan.... Cragars

10-12-2008, 10:44 AM	#2
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild almost done for now....

10-12-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild good work man....look forward to seeing it all back together and buffed out.post a couple when you get done.(if there is such a thing) __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-12-2008, 03:52 PM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild wow that is some good progress. I kind of like the original color and trim theme but there is nothing wrong with a black truck. Did you do any upgrades to the motor? That is a stout drive line you got there with the th400 is it a 12bolt rear? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-12-2008, 05:38 PM	#5
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild Looks good! huge improvement!

10-12-2008, 07:48 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild Looks great. The wheels are a huge improvement. I guess I have never seen those in blue. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-15-2008, 11:20 AM	#9
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild Nice job on the transformation. I'd never seen marker lights in the hood before. __________________ -- Will

10-15-2008, 11:53 AM	#10
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild Awesome job it looks great so far. Keep up the good work! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-15-2008, 02:20 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild Nice work, the truck looks good! __________________ -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)

10-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#12
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild looks good. did you take the blue off the wheels? __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

02-11-2009, 08:51 PM	#13
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild yeah its kinda late but no i just masked and painted over them... __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

02-11-2009, 10:17 PM	#14
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild Nice job. TRucks looking good. okay did u make ur rollpan out of ur front fenders? __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

02-12-2009, 03:51 AM	#16
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild Excellent ride. You should be proud!

03-08-2009, 02:30 PM	#18
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	well guys Had some great weather this weekend and the truck finally got re shot yesterday and the paper work so i can get my tags came in the mail too!!!!!! I am so pumped to get this tank on the road! __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

03-08-2009, 02:30 PM	#19
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel



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03-08-2009, 02:32 PM	#20
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild And here are some pics got all the chrome and lights back on and its now baking in the sun! im amazed how well the paint came you being the second time i have EVER sprayed a car! __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

03-08-2009, 03:38 PM	#21
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild what do you all think? __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel Last edited by NORMSCOLORADO; 03-08-2009 at 03:39 PM.

03-08-2009, 03:54 PM	#22
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild it looks good feel free to come spray flat black on my truck any time __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

03-08-2009, 06:55 PM	#23
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild nice work great looking truck. __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project

03-08-2009, 11:17 PM	#24
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: My 76 fleetside rebuild ITs looking good I like the black and chrome look. the grill looks real good blacked __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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