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[loridr]

Hello all. I own a self built 69’ C-10 custom that I built from the ground up, did all the work myself from disassembly to paint back in the late 90’s. She’s a 69’ frame and cab, 72’ suspension dropped 4” in front (2” boxed a-arms & 2” springs) and 5” in back with springs, fuel cell under bed, 67’ front sheet metal with fiberglass hood, 89’ step side bed with shaved rear steps & roll pan, running a 98’ Chevy 350 “SP” create motor and a turbo 350 trans. Interior consists of bone yard Nissan buckets and a homemade center consol with B&M shifter.

Other than putting a few miles on her on nice summer days I haven’t done anything but maintenance work to her in five or six years but, as I’ve recently retired and have the time, I plan on digging in and updating her soon. Even though I just found this site in this past week, I’ve already gathered a wealth of ideas and information.

Plans include:

Fixing the mistakes I originally made in the metal work and replacing the glass hood with steel. Updating the suspension; maybe switch from boxed a-arms/springs up front to spindles/ springs, OPINIONS WELCOME. In the rear I need to relocate the shocks at a minimum and C-notch the frame but am considering installing a CPP Totally Tubular kit, again OPINIONS WELCOME. More than likely I’ll replace the 89’ bed with a period step side. One piece windows. New wheels and tires. New paint; considering satin black with pinstripes or flames, or, a dark charcoal grey metal flake. Updated interior.

Here’s some pic’s from the original build, she remains unchanged since then.

[Jacfourteen]

Nice looking truck, I even kind of like the late model bed (usually I don't, but it works on yours somehow). Looks like you do good work, can't wait to see how it turns out this time around.

[JDL]

Welco and nice truck

[hayhauler71]

Very nice truck and welcome

[loridr]

Thanks guy's.

About the late model bed:

I already noticed that these beds get a lot of raz on these boards . At the time it was the thing to do. The ticket is the shaved rear steps and roll pan. I have to agree that with the stock rear steps these things look stupid (even on the series of trucks they came on).

Part of the plan includes a 67-72 stepside bed for the truck. Anyone interested in a rust free, shaved 89' bed?

[srea76]

welcome to board. Like the truck. I am one of those bed haters. Bought mine with an updated bed and caught a lucky break and traded it for an original fleetside.

[BearFlagRepublic]

I think you did a great job with the truck! I am one that doesn't often care for the late model beds but it looks right on your truck for some reason. I do like that you shaved the rear steps, it gives it a unique look.

[vectorit]

Welcome!

Your truck looks great, and it looks like you put a lot of work into it!

Who cares what others think, just as long as you are happy.

[70cst]

You have my vote. Congrats!!