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flamingbig10 · 11-12-2008, 11:28 PM

I'm finishing up a c-25 for a friend that had a body shop work on it for some horse trades but they never would work on it, so he brought it home and hired me to work on, since my tuck gave him the inspiration to start on a square.

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-12-2008, 11:56 PM

Looks like a good truck to start with. What are the plans for it?

flamingbig10 · 11-13-2008, 12:06 AM

the plans are hd coil springs and new polyurethane bushings, it already has a 3inch body lift, wheels and some where around a 33 to 35 inch tire, make the exhaust, already added jegs headers broke them in today, make diamond plate trim pieces for the interior and fire wall, put in new seats, put in new weather stripping and what ever else comes up, the body shop did do one ok thing and that was the paint job, later in the build i'll wet sand and buff

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-13-2008, 12:35 AM

Nice looking truck. Thats awesome should be pretty sweet when its done!

AceX · 11-14-2008, 04:30 AM

I'm talking with someone right now about building a truck almost exactly like that... We'll see what comes about...

72BlckButy · 11-14-2008, 09:37 AM

Looks like a great project, and great plan for it. Good luck with the build!

flamingbig10 · 11-15-2008, 02:48 AM

thanks every body it will be somethin to see when its done, the only purpse of the truck is to pull a trailer and look good doing it, today I routed the wires through the bed for the lights witch took over 2 hours to do, and tested the lights all work except the brake lights the wires are missing from the switch, witch is no problem, i'll be getting a new wiring harness for flamingc10 soon so I will use the old wires from it, after that i'll put seat and seat belts in and then off to the muffler shop for 3" exhaust and turbo mufflers

AceX · 11-15-2008, 05:33 AM

Hydro bed?

84 400 · 11-16-2008, 03:24 AM

great truck he's got there. With some work it will be really nice. About the only thing I am not sold on is the tube bumper. Not they aren't very useful but I might of cone with something more square looking.

flamingbig10 · 02-23-2009, 01:33 AM

The trucks going to be a good work when I get it done, hopley the guy doesn't die on me, his health's not doing to good I finally started working on the truck again, just got sidetracked for a couple of months working on my truck, but I did get a few things replaced all the bushings and steering components, what job that was since I have never done it, also added hd springs and replace the wheel bearings, also replaced both the vent window weather stripping I will take pics Tomorrow of the progress.

flamingbig10 · 02-23-2009, 05:47 PM

Storm Chaser · 02-24-2009, 10:58 AM

I like it. The difference between that truck and my flatbed (other than color) is... THAT THING LOOKS GOOD! Mine's gonna look like crap with or without a trailer behind it!

flamingbig10 · 02-24-2009, 03:14 PM

thanks chaser

tractor1963 · 02-24-2009, 08:48 PM

Looks good,needs dual wheels though

IMHO

flamingbig10 · 02-26-2009, 08:51 PM

I thought so to

Storm Chaser · 02-27-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Looks good,needs dual wheels though

When I look at mine, the comment is "looks like s@*!, needs dual wheels though.

flamingbig10 · 04-30-2009, 12:25 AM

well I finally got a little more done to the truck, got the exhaust put on, and added correct front shocks the other one's were way to long

flamingbig10 · 06-15-2009, 12:20 AM

I finally worked on the truck started on the new wiring harness, so far its runs and the brake and the signals work. but a few weeks ago the owner passed away so now it will be a remembrance of him and it's going to passed on to his sun once I finish my work. by Friday I plan on finishing up the wiring, and adding the rear lift blocks

bigblazerboy · 06-15-2009, 12:27 AM

thats sad to hear. glad your going to help him out and remember him by it

flamingbig10 · 06-16-2009, 11:45 PM

the last time I saw him was when I working on his truck, so fare Ive the headlights factory gauges kinda work but they all go crazy, and the 1/8 mile trip to my house the truck was getting real hot so first thing I did was find a fan shroud but had to modify it since the truck has a 3" body lift with a little trimming on the bottom and zip ties for temporary us, and also have to find out why the driver side caliper keeps locking up

Cherub · 06-17-2009, 07:41 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

flamingbig10 · 06-17-2009, 10:36 PM

today I figured out all the out side lights except I can't get the back up lights to work, also starting soldering a few connections also added heat shrink Tomorrow I plan finishing up the under dash wiring and having all the wires neatly tucked away, also plan on hooking up the after market gauges since I can't figure out the factory gauges and really don't even think they work

flamingbig10 · 06-20-2009, 01:35 AM

I about wrapped up the interior wiring I'll just have to figure out the wiper switch since I will using the factory delay switch , wire the dome light, and horn button

flamingbig10 · 06-20-2009, 11:36 PM

I wired up the wiper switch, horn, and sottered the passenger side lighting and redesigned the battery tray mounting, and here's a few random pics of truck

flamingbig10 · 06-23-2009, 05:08 PM

I finished up the wiring today I just need to get some plastic wire cover and was tired of looking at the rusted and scratched white wheels so I gave them a coat of gloss black

11-12-2008, 11:28 PM	#1
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	farm and show truck build I'm finishing up a c-25 for a friend that had a body shop work on it for some horse trades but they never would work on it, so he brought it home and hired me to work on, since my tuck gave him the inspiration to start on a square. __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 02-23-2009 at 01:20 AM.

11-12-2008, 11:56 PM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: farm and show truck build Looks like a good truck to start with. What are the plans for it?

11-13-2008, 12:06 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build the plans are hd coil springs and new polyurethane bushings, it already has a 3inch body lift, wheels and some where around a 33 to 35 inch tire, make the exhaust, already added jegs headers broke them in today, make diamond plate trim pieces for the interior and fire wall, put in new seats, put in new weather stripping and what ever else comes up, the body shop did do one ok thing and that was the paint job, later in the build i'll wet sand and buff __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 11-13-2008 at 12:10 AM.

11-13-2008, 12:35 AM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: farm and show truck build Nice looking truck. Thats awesome should be pretty sweet when its done! __________________ 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!!

11-14-2008, 04:30 AM	#5
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: farm and show truck build I'm talking with someone right now about building a truck almost exactly like that... We'll see what comes about... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

11-14-2008, 09:37 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: farm and show truck build Looks like a great project, and great plan for it. Good luck with the build! __________________ -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)

11-15-2008, 02:48 AM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build thanks every body it will be somethin to see when its done, the only purpse of the truck is to pull a trailer and look good doing it, today I routed the wires through the bed for the lights witch took over 2 hours to do, and tested the lights all work except the brake lights the wires are missing from the switch, witch is no problem, i'll be getting a new wiring harness for flamingc10 soon so I will use the old wires from it, after that i'll put seat and seat belts in and then off to the muffler shop for 3" exhaust and turbo mufflers __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 11-15-2008 at 02:50 AM.

11-15-2008, 05:33 AM	#8
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: farm and show truck build Hydro bed? __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

11-16-2008, 03:24 AM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: farm and show truck build great truck he's got there. With some work it will be really nice. About the only thing I am not sold on is the tube bumper. Not they aren't very useful but I might of cone with something more square looking. __________________ 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

02-23-2009, 01:33 AM	#10
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build The trucks going to be a good work when I get it done, hopley the guy doesn't die on me, his health's not doing to good I finally started working on the truck again, just got sidetracked for a couple of months working on my truck, but I did get a few things replaced all the bushings and steering components, what job that was since I have never done it, also added hd springs and replace the wheel bearings, also replaced both the vent window weather stripping I will take pics Tomorrow of the progress. __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 02-23-2009 at 01:33 AM.

02-23-2009, 05:47 PM	#11
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 02-23-2009 at 05:49 PM.

02-24-2009, 10:58 AM	#12
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: farm and show truck build I like it. The difference between that truck and my flatbed (other than color) is... THAT THING LOOKS GOOD! Mine's gonna look like crap with or without a trailer behind it! __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

02-24-2009, 03:14 PM	#13
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build thanks chaser __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-24-2009, 08:48 PM	#14
tractor1963 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lenoir,NC Posts: 159	Re: farm and show truck build Looks good,needs dual wheels thoughIMHO Last edited by tractor1963; 02-26-2009 at 09:07 PM.

02-26-2009, 08:51 PM	#15
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build I thought so to __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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04-30-2009, 12:25 AM	#17
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build well I finally got a little more done to the truck, got the exhaust put on, and added correct front shocks the other one's were way to long __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-15-2009, 12:20 AM	#18
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build I finally worked on the truck started on the new wiring harness, so far its runs and the brake and the signals work. but a few weeks ago the owner passed away so now it will be a remembrance of him and it's going to passed on to his sun once I finish my work. by Friday I plan on finishing up the wiring, and adding the rear lift blocks __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 06-15-2009 at 12:21 AM.

06-15-2009, 12:27 AM	#19
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: farm and show truck build thats sad to hear. glad your going to help him out and remember him by it

06-16-2009, 11:45 PM	#20
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build the last time I saw him was when I working on his truck, so fare Ive the headlights factory gauges kinda work but they all go crazy, and the 1/8 mile trip to my house the truck was getting real hot so first thing I did was find a fan shroud but had to modify it since the truck has a 3" body lift with a little trimming on the bottom and zip ties for temporary us, and also have to find out why the driver side caliper keeps locking up __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-17-2009, 07:41 AM	#21
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: farm and show truck build Sorry to hear about your loss. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-17-2009, 10:36 PM	#22
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build today I figured out all the out side lights except I can't get the back up lights to work, also starting soldering a few connections also added heat shrink Tomorrow I plan finishing up the under dash wiring and having all the wires neatly tucked away, also plan on hooking up the after market gauges since I can't figure out the factory gauges and really don't even think they work __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-20-2009, 01:35 AM	#23
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build I about wrapped up the interior wiring I'll just have to figure out the wiper switch since I will using the factory delay switch , wire the dome light, and horn button __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-20-2009, 11:36 PM	#24
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build I wired up the wiper switch, horn, and sottered the passenger side lighting and redesigned the battery tray mounting, and here's a few random pics of truck __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 06-20-2009 at 11:38 PM.

06-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#25
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: farm and show truck build I finished up the wiring today I just need to get some plastic wire cover and was tired of looking at the rusted and scratched white wheels so I gave them a coat of gloss black __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 06-23-2009 at 05:09 PM.

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