Finally i have one... first project, a '70 SWB and new member intro PICS

[Gmichael]

Well, I have finally joined the 67-72 family with a truck of my own. I have wanted one for as long as I can remember- as some of my best memories were of my dads two 72's... His first (a c-20 4x4) was tradically stolen in '96 only weeks after finishing an entire frame off... His second was a Cheyenne 4x4.

I found this '70 (i know it has a 71/72 grill....) c-10 SWB about an hour from my house on craigslist during my lunch hour and in a moments decision decided to grab my trailer after I got off from work to go get it. Its not in very good condition, but it is a decent starting point for a project. It wasnt completely assembled, nor was it even complete. I spent the lasts couple months putting the truck back together and buying 100,000 miscellaneous parts to make it a driver.

Of course I have big plans for it, but those are going to be a few years out. My Fiance and I are getting married in 10 months, she is finally graduating college after 8 years, and my new business is just starting to get some traction which is keeping us busy. But even as the truck is now, I still grin ear to ear when i drive it. Most people see an old piece of crap, but I see the beginnings of my dream truck....


This was the truck when i first got it



I got an engine and trans put in it. its just a good 'ol 350 and TH400



I put a new wiring harness in it. The seat was the nicest part of the whole truck.


I still have a few more things to accomplish. Over the winter ill get bumpers, the front markers, a tailgate etc....


my dads '72 cheyenne back in the late '90's


my fiance and I