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dash13 · 11-07-2010, 01:47 AM

Ok,
I have been so excited to get to start my 67' C10 build. I picked this truck up a few months ago and now am starting to get to work.
This will not be a cab off restore and will be a slow go but it will be fun and I can't wait for progress

This truck has been neglected for some time and will take lots of little battles to win this war. I am starting with my suspension. I just received my lowering springs and shocks from CPP. I hope to have them installed this week. While I am down there I will be replacing my drum shoes and springs. It has a nasty dive when braking and flat out doesn't want to. I will keep you all posted.

These are a few picks of when the day I picked it up. Sorry for the bad pics it was with my phone.

dash13 · 11-07-2010, 01:52 AM

I had a chance to clean it up a little and get rid of that canopy.

dash13 · 11-07-2010, 01:56 AM

Me taking it for a spin after replacing the valve cover gasket and putting on new spark plugs and wires.

Slick67 · 11-07-2010, 05:25 AM

Sweet. That is a smooth truck as is. I really like the hubcaps, they give it that sled look. GET IT LOWER!!!

dash13 · 11-07-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick67

Sweet. That is a smooth truck as is. I really like the hubcaps, they give it that sled look. GET IT LOWER!!!

The current springs look like they were heated and pancaked by the PO. I can't wait to get my suspension kit on there to actually see and feel the difference. I don't think the 3/4 will be enough but until I get disks up front thats what I got.

dash13 · 11-07-2010, 12:10 PM

Some of my inspiration.

Don't know the owner's of these but well done.

bigguy69 · 11-07-2010, 11:31 AM

i like it!

Gobbles · 11-10-2010, 12:06 PM

That straight six looks so small in such a large engine bay. Very cool truck!

Pop's C-10 · 11-10-2010, 01:54 PM

looks good..add a drop, leave tha caps & tires alone & bolt in a T-5

dash13 · 11-12-2010, 01:01 AM

It is very small the the engine compartment.

dash13 · 11-12-2010, 01:02 AM

What is a T-5? Is this something I should know about? Tell me more

dash13 · 11-14-2010, 12:49 AM

The work began today on the brakes and suspension. I was able to reassemble my new shoes, spring kit and wheel cylinder.
I took my drums in to be turned and found that one had been turned too far and need to be replaced. Gotta love that.

I also planned on starting my pulling off of the springs and shocks. After cleaning off what looked like forty years of build up and a couple trips away from the work to the parts store I didn't get the lower ball joints off to release the springs. Tomorrows a new day hopefully full of more work and less trips to the store.

dash13 · 11-14-2010, 01:00 AM

Here is one of the before's.

11-07-2010, 01:47 AM	#1
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Project Black out Ok, I have been so excited to get to start my 67' C10 build. I picked this truck up a few months ago and now am starting to get to work. This will not be a cab off restore and will be a slow go but it will be fun and I can't wait for progress This truck has been neglected for some time and will take lots of little battles to win this war. I am starting with my suspension. I just received my lowering springs and shocks from CPP. I hope to have them installed this week. While I am down there I will be replacing my drum shoes and springs. It has a nasty dive when braking and flat out doesn't want to. I will keep you all posted. These are a few picks of when the day I picked it up. Sorry for the bad pics it was with my phone. Attached Images

11-07-2010, 01:52 AM	#2
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Project Black out I had a chance to clean it up a little and get rid of that canopy. Attached Images

11-07-2010, 01:56 AM	#3
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Project Black out Me taking it for a spin after replacing the valve cover gasket and putting on new spark plugs and wires. Attached Images

11-07-2010, 05:25 AM	#4
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project Black out Sweet. That is a smooth truck as is. I really like the hubcaps, they give it that sled look. GET IT LOWER!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 11-07-2010 at 05:25 AM.

11-07-2010, 12:10 PM	#6
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Project Black out Some of my inspiration. Don't know the owner's of these but well done. Attached Images

11-07-2010, 11:31 AM	#7
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Project Black out i like it! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

11-10-2010, 12:06 PM	#8
Gobbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 484	Re: Project Black out That straight six looks so small in such a large engine bay. Very cool truck! __________________ Trevor "You already said spite"

11-10-2010, 01:54 PM	#9
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Project Black out looks good..add a drop, leave tha caps & tires alone & bolt in a T-5

11-12-2010, 01:01 AM	#10
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Project Black out It is very small the the engine compartment.

11-12-2010, 01:02 AM	#11
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Project Black out What is a T-5? Is this something I should know about? Tell me more

11-14-2010, 12:49 AM	#12
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Project Black out The work began today on the brakes and suspension. I was able to reassemble my new shoes, spring kit and wheel cylinder. I took my drums in to be turned and found that one had been turned too far and need to be replaced. Gotta love that. I also planned on starting my pulling off of the springs and shocks. After cleaning off what looked like forty years of build up and a couple trips away from the work to the parts store I didn't get the lower ball joints off to release the springs. Tomorrows a new day hopefully full of more work and less trips to the store. Last edited by dash13; 11-14-2010 at 12:51 AM.

11-14-2010, 01:00 AM	#13
dash13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 94	Re: Project Black out Here is one of the before's. Attached Images Last edited by dash13; 11-14-2010 at 01:01 AM.



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