The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6T8&O-her-1 · 01-20-2009, 11:06 PM

Just got it today. Drove it home and stopped to take photos so I could post them here, and also to let it warm up since it was 25 degrees out and snow which I havent seen in 5 years....Anyway, I will start doing some body work this weekend weather permitting. Got 2 vehicles to get rid of before I get really deep into the restore so I can use the 30x30 space. Anyway here it is as purchased.

I particularly like this shot...notice the Icesickle

I will take shots of the interior tomorrow...I ran out of memory on the camera

heavy71chevy · 01-20-2009, 11:11 PM

looks like a solid start man...good job!

Longhorn Man · 01-20-2009, 11:17 PM

looks great other than the trans am vents in the fenders

**N2TRUX** · 01-20-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

looks great other than the trans am vents in the fenders

Jealous....you know you want some.

**68350** · 01-20-2009, 11:51 PM

Andy, thats the first thing I saw, too!! Nice truck and looks to be an excellent start. Is it a 68, or what? If it is, already has the 5 lug conversion!

72BlckButy · 01-21-2009, 12:11 AM

Nice looking project, but the TA vents gotta go. Good luck with it!

thirdstreettito · 01-21-2009, 12:42 AM

Nice start! First thing I noticed was the awesome patina!

**70cst** · 01-21-2009, 03:32 AM

Let me the first to say... to your new internet truck family and also on a lookin truck !!!

streetstar · 01-21-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Jealous....you know you want some.

They are probably still in style in Austin
--- Jeeeethusss ---jeethuss Chrise --- those are some SOOOper Louvers !!! Does look like a fabulouth sthart though ---

OARNGESI · 01-21-2009, 04:12 AM

Nice start

6T8&O-her-1 · 01-21-2009, 09:33 AM

ha ha haaa...Thanks! You guys are Hilarious! Since I am new to the C10 i haven't learned what is Taboo on these things yet. The TA vents didn't even phase me and I didn't notice them until it was pointed out. Obviously someone thought they were something to look at when they put them in. Either way, I'll make adjustments later down the road when Start making incisions and putting in stitches and Braking bones... Thanks for the Replys Guys. My 1st mission is to find some seats that will give me more leg room and Tilt Column to make it more fun to drive.

C20-67_N_MO · 01-21-2009, 09:37 AM

Helluva start!

Welcome to the board. I am sure we will learn a lot from you as you will from the rest of these guys!

eightbanger · 01-21-2009, 09:46 AM

It's all fun from now on, with maybe some blood sweat & tears thrown in for good measure. The rims look quite new.

6T8&O-her-1 · 01-21-2009, 10:03 AM

I have a Question relating to The Cab. I have seen a Few C10's in here where the Cab seems like it has been Leaned Forward a bit, some of the Doors don't have Vent windows, which mean the Windshield was either Cut or leaned back also. Any Build threads on this Mod? I have always wanted to chop a top or lean a windshield back etc. but never knew the Dynamics on doing so. I have been briefed on how to cut a laminated windshield but haven't tried it yet. I have access to millions of broken windshields to practice on.. but that should be a good place to start. Has Anyone in here ever Cut a windshield of Modded your cab by Leaning it???
Inquiring minds wanna know. Thanks. This site has me on the edge or my seat with this truck....
6T8

westbrookw · 01-21-2009, 10:14 AM

That's a nice looking truck. Welcome for Southern Pines.

rambler · 01-21-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice looking project, but the TA vents gotta go. Good luck with it!

no... all he needs is one of these for the hood!

nice looking project...

6T8&O-her-1 · 01-21-2009, 10:44 AM

you guys look at this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...191687&page=26

"MIXERMIKES" C10 about 1/2 way down the page, the Blue C10...That is the look I am looking for. Anyone know where I can get an Accelerator pedal setup like that? I love the Steering Column as well. The Front rolled Pan is a little extreme unless the Front end tilts, or lord forbid should you ever have to remove one of the fenders..I love his setup but i know me, mr. "Never satisfied" will always be wanting to change something so I will stick to bumpers I guess. But Like his steering column, and Gas Pedal Mechanism.

theyammieguy · 01-21-2009, 11:03 AM

Good looking stepper

ChevLoRay · 01-21-2009, 11:22 AM

Referring to the question about cabs and vent windows....Dakota Wentz, from Custom Classic Trucks magazine, did a "little" work on his cab roof. His grandfather is Darryl Starbird, and somebody pointed out to Dakota that the side view of these cabs shows that the roof drip rail seems to go higher in the front than it does in the back. Anyway, he cut a little bit out of the windshield posts and some other pertinent places, then brought the line down so that it is a bit slicker in appearance. Probably not a job for the average Joe working in his home shop, but with a little experience......

One-piece window kits are available from numerous vendors.

By the way, I also noticed the T/A vents, but I also think they were done with some eye toward aesthetics. There was a time when they didn't seem out of place. With the trend toward some vents on fenders (Buicks, F-150's) there are a large number of styles in the catalogs. If I had to have a vent on my fenders, T/A vents make more sense than any others.

big_al_71 · 01-21-2009, 11:43 AM

looking good!!!

Love the vents....

6T8&O-her-1 · 01-21-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Referring to the question about cabs and vent windows....Dakota Wentz, from Custom Classic Trucks magazine, did a "little" work on his cab roof. His grandfather is Darryl Starbird, and somebody pointed out to Dakota that the side view of these cabs shows that the roof drip rail seems to go higher in the front than it does in the back. Anyway, he cut a little bit out of the windshield posts and some other pertinent places, then brought the line down so that it is a bit slicker in appearance. Probably not a job for the average Joe working in his home shop, but with a little experience......

One-piece window kits are available from numerous vendors.

By the way, I also noticed the T/A vents, but I also think they were done with some eye toward aesthetics. There was a time when they didn't seem out of place. With the trend toward some vents on fenders (Buicks, F-150's) there are a large number of styles in the catalogs. If I had to have a vent on my fenders, T/A vents make more sense than any others.

Thanks! Yeah the tilting and chopping of the posts are easy...Its the "Getting the Glass Cut" Task that has hindered me. But, I tend to get fearless and inventive when i get to the point of "I gotta Learn this"...
I am going to practice cutting laminated glass here shortly. I have welding equipment to mend the metal back together. I will try to find a photo of the C10 i saw on here with a Nicely tweaked Roof line..It was All Bare metal and that was the 1st thing that caught my eye. The TA Vents? ... yeah, they have run their course.. Damn sight better than the various Stick on Buick Vents I see now days on just about everything, and someone with an extra 10 bucks or so who walks into to Autozone just wants to add an amateur stick on customizing mod...

OrangeCrush1970 · 01-21-2009, 07:28 PM

If you like the TA vents, keep em. these guys are just jealous they don't have them!
Nice truck-

weasel29gm · 01-22-2009, 08:12 PM

Second on the vents, looks like decent work. I like something differnant!!!

Dingfodgy · 01-22-2009, 08:56 PM

First of all

from out here on the Left coast.
I'm with ya' on the diving in and figuring out how to do $h!t as I go. Regarding cab mods, I'm currently shaving the drip rails which will go along way to "sleeking" out the profile. Once I get above the windshield I will pie-cut the roof and flatten out the curve a bit so it doesn't look so bulbous as well as reform the rear seam so it isn't such a harsh transition. As far as raking back the "A" pillar......I dunno 'bout that. Seems like alot of work once you figure you'll have to mod the doors and stretch the windshield frame, unless you do a corresponding chop to take up the distance created by increasing the angle of the posts. At which point you'll be cutting ALL your glass. The end result may or may not be worth the work, but that is for you to decide. Good Luck and post up some progress pics....we're whores for the photo's.

ChevLoRay · 01-22-2009, 09:08 PM

Go to Custom Classic Trucks website. Check out the "Get Shorty" stories in the Tech section. Dakota Wentz did 14 or 15 separate articles on shortening a '71 LWB to a SWB, then did a little surgery on the top, eliminated the drip rails, cut the windshield, Y3.

01-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
6T8&O-her-1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 31	The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Just got it today. Drove it home and stopped to take photos so I could post them here, and also to let it warm up since it was 25 degrees out and snow which I havent seen in 5 years....Anyway, I will start doing some body work this weekend weather permitting. Got 2 vehicles to get rid of before I get really deep into the restore so I can use the 30x30 space. Anyway here it is as purchased. I particularly like this shot...notice the Icesickle I will take shots of the interior tomorrow...I ran out of memory on the camera

01-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" looks like a solid start man...good job! __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

01-20-2009, 11:17 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" looks great other than the trans am vents in the fenders

01-20-2009, 11:51 PM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Andy, thats the first thing I saw, too!! Nice truck and looks to be an excellent start. Is it a 68, or what? If it is, already has the 5 lug conversion! __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

01-21-2009, 12:11 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Nice looking project, but the TA vents gotta go. Good luck with it! __________________ -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)

01-21-2009, 12:42 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Nice start! First thing I noticed was the awesome patina! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-21-2009, 03:32 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Let me the first to say... to your new internet truck family and also on a lookin truck !!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-21-2009, 04:12 AM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Nice start __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-21-2009, 09:33 AM	#11
6T8&O-her-1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 31	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" ha ha haaa...Thanks! You guys are Hilarious! Since I am new to the C10 i haven't learned what is Taboo on these things yet. The TA vents didn't even phase me and I didn't notice them until it was pointed out. Obviously someone thought they were something to look at when they put them in. Either way, I'll make adjustments later down the road when Start making incisions and putting in stitches and Braking bones... Thanks for the Replys Guys. My 1st mission is to find some seats that will give me more leg room and Tilt Column to make it more fun to drive.

01-21-2009, 09:37 AM	#12
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Helluva start! Welcome to the board. I am sure we will learn a lot from you as you will from the rest of these guys! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

01-21-2009, 09:46 AM	#13
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" It's all fun from now on, with maybe some blood sweat & tears thrown in for good measure. The rims look quite new. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

01-21-2009, 10:03 AM	#14
6T8&O-her-1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 31	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" I have a Question relating to The Cab. I have seen a Few C10's in here where the Cab seems like it has been Leaned Forward a bit, some of the Doors don't have Vent windows, which mean the Windshield was either Cut or leaned back also. Any Build threads on this Mod? I have always wanted to chop a top or lean a windshield back etc. but never knew the Dynamics on doing so. I have been briefed on how to cut a laminated windshield but haven't tried it yet. I have access to millions of broken windshields to practice on.. but that should be a good place to start. Has Anyone in here ever Cut a windshield of Modded your cab by Leaning it??? Inquiring minds wanna know. Thanks. This site has me on the edge or my seat with this truck.... 6T8 Last edited by 6T8&O-her-1; 01-21-2009 at 10:06 AM.

01-21-2009, 10:14 AM	#15
westbrookw LET'S GO...MOUNTAINEERS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamstown, WV Posts: 339	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" That's a nice looking truck. Welcome for Southern Pines. __________________ 72 SWB/Step

01-21-2009, 10:44 AM	#17
6T8&O-her-1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 31	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" you guys look at this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...191687&page=26 "MIXERMIKES" C10 about 1/2 way down the page, the Blue C10...That is the look I am looking for. Anyone know where I can get an Accelerator pedal setup like that? I love the Steering Column as well. The Front rolled Pan is a little extreme unless the Front end tilts, or lord forbid should you ever have to remove one of the fenders..I love his setup but i know me, mr. "Never satisfied" will always be wanting to change something so I will stick to bumpers I guess. But Like his steering column, and Gas Pedal Mechanism.

01-21-2009, 11:03 AM	#18
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Good looking stepper __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett



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01-21-2009, 11:22 AM	#19
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Referring to the question about cabs and vent windows....Dakota Wentz, from Custom Classic Trucks magazine, did a "little" work on his cab roof. His grandfather is Darryl Starbird, and somebody pointed out to Dakota that the side view of these cabs shows that the roof drip rail seems to go higher in the front than it does in the back. Anyway, he cut a little bit out of the windshield posts and some other pertinent places, then brought the line down so that it is a bit slicker in appearance. Probably not a job for the average Joe working in his home shop, but with a little experience...... One-piece window kits are available from numerous vendors. By the way, I also noticed the T/A vents, but I also think they were done with some eye toward aesthetics. There was a time when they didn't seem out of place. With the trend toward some vents on fenders (Buicks, F-150's) there are a large number of styles in the catalogs. If I had to have a vent on my fenders, T/A vents make more sense than any others. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-21-2009, 11:43 AM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" looking good!!! Love the vents.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-21-2009, 07:28 PM	#22
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" If you like the TA vents, keep em. these guys are just jealous they don't have them! Nice truck- __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

01-22-2009, 08:12 PM	#23
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Second on the vents, looks like decent work. I like something differnant!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-22-2009, 08:56 PM	#24
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" First of all from out here on the Left coast. I'm with ya' on the diving in and figuring out how to do $h!t as I go. Regarding cab mods, I'm currently shaving the drip rails which will go along way to "sleeking" out the profile. Once I get above the windshield I will pie-cut the roof and flatten out the curve a bit so it doesn't look so bulbous as well as reform the rear seam so it isn't such a harsh transition. As far as raking back the "A" pillar......I dunno 'bout that. Seems like alot of work once you figure you'll have to mod the doors and stretch the windshield frame, unless you do a corresponding chop to take up the distance created by increasing the angle of the posts. At which point you'll be cutting ALL your glass. The end result may or may not be worth the work, but that is for you to decide. Good Luck and post up some progress pics....we're whores for the photo's. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

01-22-2009, 09:08 PM	#25
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: The "10" arrived today! Bout to "Git ta Gittin" Go to Custom Classic Trucks website. Check out the "Get Shorty" stories in the Tech section. Dakota Wentz did 14 or 15 separate articles on shortening a '71 LWB to a SWB, then did a little surgery on the top, eliminated the drip rails, cut the windshield, Y3. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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