My 69 C10, the progress I've made. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

spookyu · 12-18-2011, 05:56 PM

Hello, a few months ago I bought my first truck a 69' C10 longbed, 2wd, 350, and posted it on here with a lot of ambition and excitement as this is my first build. Well I just wanted to show off where I'm at with it. Nothing you guys haven't seen before I' sure, but I'm proud

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Here's what it looked like before.

And this is it now. Had to replace the front springs as someone had taken a torch to them so it'd look lowered. Haven't had to do much with the engine other than a new alternator. Didn't do the body work myself, I tried but just didn't have the knack for it. Still needs a new exhaust (no hurry though), and the interior could use some TLC. The interior of the bed needs a lot of work - lotta surface rust and banged up, going to have it soda blasted or something and then prime it and use a spray on bed liner like hurculiner because I intend to be using this truck for hunting/fishing/camping. Tell me what you think! It's not a show truck, but I'm proud of it, and it runs & drives like a dream. So far I payed $2000 for the truck, and put about another $2200 into it. I don't plan to sell it or anything, but you don't think I went too far into the red do you?

gcburdic · 12-18-2011, 08:50 PM

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from NC

This truck looks great...you've done a nice job getting it the way YOU wanted it....looks like money well spent, and if you are gonna use it, enjoy it....
I think you went about taking on what you could and kept it running and driving...the interior and exhaust will come when you can get them done....

Nice job...keep us updated when you get more pictures

PanelDeland · 12-18-2011, 09:26 PM

Looks good!!!As far a price/what you have in it,compare a $400-500 a month payment(for a very cheap new or well used truck) to what you have in it.I like the blue and the paint looks really good for what you've got in it.The interior looks liveable from the pics.If it needs exhuast then join the crowd.Most need something.

tasian · 12-18-2011, 09:59 PM

that looks real good! a straight body is great motivation (or at least thats what im told) just need some tire shine

where'd you get the body work done?

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-18-2011, 10:27 PM

VERY nice truck I'd say your off to a great start.

spookyu · 12-19-2011, 01:22 AM

Thank you all for the praise! Hadn't thought about the $400 a month payment for a new car thing, that DOES put it in pretty good perspective. As to where I got the body work done...I almost don't want to say, you'll probably groan. Ahh what the heck, it was a maaco, but hear me out! I shopped around a bunch, and after talking to a bunch of local body shop guys they all pointed me to this specific maaco as being a really decent place without paying out the rear. I pulled into the parking lot and was presented with a plethora of some surprisingly nice classic cars they where working on, so I got to see their work beforehand. Absolutely not the norm for a maaco, but I'm glad I took the risk on this was as it payed off. They also gave me a helluva military discount :-P

black_sheep454 · 12-19-2011, 12:45 PM

Trucks looking great man, love the color but I would have put the white top back on.
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**RenoKeene** · 12-19-2011, 01:09 PM

That's a dam fine looking truck...you should be proud!
Also thanks for your GI service...De Oppresso Liber!

domeier · 12-19-2011, 01:44 PM

That's the best Maaco paint I've ever seen. Way above their minimum "standard." You mind telling how much body+paint cost?

Great truck, man!

**specialtyretail** · 12-19-2011, 04:01 PM

Not a thing wrong with that truck. Drive it and enjoy it.

yuccales · 12-19-2011, 05:36 PM

Good lookin' truck!

50bomb · 12-19-2011, 05:58 PM

Looks great!

gysgtc · 12-19-2011, 07:33 PM

Nice job. What is the color?

alsriv2 · 12-20-2011, 01:08 PM

That is a fine looking truck that will give you years of fun and memories. I agree with PanelDeland - having a great truck and not having to make a $400+ monthly payment is worth its weight in gold.
Enjoy and keep up the great work.

Al
'69 GMC 2500 Custom Camper
'69 Chevy C10 396

96blazr · 12-20-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

Trucks looking great man, love the color but I would have put the white top back on.
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I agree. I would've liked to have seen the white top too.
Truck looks fantastic!!

But, ATTENTION SPOOKYU!!! By the looks of things you're living in a apartment type complex. Next 2 things to install, Please for the love of GOD!! A KILL SWITCH and a BATTERY DISCONNECT.
This truck looks too nice and I'm sure you're enjoying being the owner of it, but there are eyes on this prize.

Do yourself a HUGE favor, get it secured. I'm just saying.

One more thing: Nice Dodge Dart back in the corner in the one picture. Looks like a '74? Looks like it's in nice shape too.

GRX · 12-20-2011, 08:14 PM

Great job! I like the color. Looks same as my '69 step side - Carolina Blue, which is appropriate since it was originally a North Carolina farm truck. Kudos on painting the top. Never been a big fan of white.

spookyu · 12-20-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

I agree. I would've liked to have seen the white top too.
Truck looks fantastic!!

But, ATTENTION SPOOKYU!!! By the looks of things you're living in a apartment type complex. Next 2 things to install, Please for the love of GOD!! A KILL SWITCH and a BATTERY DISCONNECT.
This truck looks too nice and I'm sure you're enjoying being the owner of it, but there are eyes on this prize.

Do yourself a HUGE favor, get it secured. I'm just saying.

One more thing: Nice Dodge Dart back in the corner in the one picture. Looks like a '74? Looks like it's in nice shape too.

I would have liked to kept the white top too, but they wanted to charge me a LOT more for two different colors so I opted out of it

I'm not disappointed, but I DO feel like it could have been that much better with it yes. Yeah I've been thinking about that actually, the kill swith. How much are they and how hard are they to install? Oh and yeah I think that is a dart, it's a nice looking car, not sure who owns it though, looks like it's got a lot of original parts too.

**allchevy58** · 12-21-2011, 01:16 AM

Looking good!

96blazr · 12-21-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by spookyu

Yeah I've been thinking about that actually, the kill swith. How much are they and how hard are they to install?

The battery disconnect is VERY easy to install even I did mine. Go down to the local parts place and get one. Just make sure your battery is a top-post type. They do have ones for side posts, but it's easier if it's a top-post. I like this better than a kill switch, cause it won't start no matter what.

As far as the kill swtich, I have a friend who's a Auto-electric mechanic do mine, so might be a good idea to find someone. I know it's not hard to do, just gotta know what you're doing, cause it could get messy.

I'm sure someone on here will let you know how to install one.

I just figure it this way; since it's out in the open, just try to make it as hard as humanly possible for someone to steal it. You worked hard and saved to rebuild this truck, so you need to make sure some Peckerhead doesn't ruin it for you. Everyone on here has read those threads about how "my truck got stolen!!" and you have a NICE truck and you're on your way to having a REAL nice truck. Just trying to help.

domeier · 12-21-2011, 01:38 PM

I put an ignition kill in a few weeks ago. Thought hard about all the different places to put it, and decided it would be best if it was wired in series between the firewall and HEI. This way there's no way to hotwire it from inside the cab, and the hood is chained with a padlock. Also, I like the idea of ignition kill over battery, so any scumlicker who tries to start it can sit there and crank until the battery dies without knowing there's a problem. To energize, you have to slip a rod on the keyring into...

12-18-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
spookyu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 21	My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Hello, a few months ago I bought my first truck a 69' C10 longbed, 2wd, 350, and posted it on here with a lot of ambition and excitement as this is my first build. Well I just wanted to show off where I'm at with it. Nothing you guys haven't seen before I' sure, but I'm proud . Here's what it looked like before. And this is it now. Had to replace the front springs as someone had taken a torch to them so it'd look lowered. Haven't had to do much with the engine other than a new alternator. Didn't do the body work myself, I tried but just didn't have the knack for it. Still needs a new exhaust (no hurry though), and the interior could use some TLC. The interior of the bed needs a lot of work - lotta surface rust and banged up, going to have it soda blasted or something and then prime it and use a spray on bed liner like hurculiner because I intend to be using this truck for hunting/fishing/camping. Tell me what you think! It's not a show truck, but I'm proud of it, and it runs & drives like a dream. So far I payed $2000 for the truck, and put about another $2200 into it. I don't plan to sell it or anything, but you don't think I went too far into the red do you?

12-18-2011, 08:50 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. and from NC This truck looks great...you've done a nice job getting it the way YOU wanted it....looks like money well spent, and if you are gonna use it, enjoy it.... I think you went about taking on what you could and kept it running and driving...the interior and exhaust will come when you can get them done.... Nice job...keep us updated when you get more pictures __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-18-2011, 09:26 PM	#3
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tasian Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hangtown, ca Posts: 244	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. that looks real good! a straight body is great motivation (or at least thats what im told) just need some tire shine where'd you get the body work done? __________________ Betsy's build 70 c20 4 speed 406sb

12-18-2011, 10:27 PM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. VERY nice truck I'd say your off to a great start. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

12-19-2011, 01:22 AM	#6
spookyu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 21	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Thank you all for the praise! Hadn't thought about the $400 a month payment for a new car thing, that DOES put it in pretty good perspective. As to where I got the body work done...I almost don't want to say, you'll probably groan. Ahh what the heck, it was a maaco, but hear me out! I shopped around a bunch, and after talking to a bunch of local body shop guys they all pointed me to this specific maaco as being a really decent place without paying out the rear. I pulled into the parking lot and was presented with a plethora of some surprisingly nice classic cars they where working on, so I got to see their work beforehand. Absolutely not the norm for a maaco, but I'm glad I took the risk on this was as it payed off. They also gave me a helluva military discount :-P

12-19-2011, 12:45 PM	#7
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Trucks looking great man, love the color but I would have put the white top back on. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-19-2011, 01:09 PM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. That's a dam fine looking truck...you should be proud! Also thanks for your GI service...De Oppresso Liber! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-19-2011, 01:44 PM	#9
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. That's the best Maaco paint I've ever seen. Way above their minimum "standard." You mind telling how much body+paint cost? Great truck, man!

12-19-2011, 04:01 PM	#10
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Not a thing wrong with that truck. Drive it and enjoy it.

12-19-2011, 05:36 PM	#11
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Good lookin' truck!

12-19-2011, 05:58 PM	#12
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Looks great!

12-19-2011, 07:33 PM	#13
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Nice job. What is the color?

12-20-2011, 01:08 PM	#14
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. That is a fine looking truck that will give you years of fun and memories. I agree with PanelDeland - having a great truck and not having to make a $400+ monthly payment is worth its weight in gold. Enjoy and keep up the great work. Al '69 GMC 2500 Custom Camper '69 Chevy C10 396

12-20-2011, 08:14 PM	#16
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Great job! I like the color. Looks same as my '69 step side - Carolina Blue, which is appropriate since it was originally a North Carolina farm truck. Kudos on painting the top. Never been a big fan of white. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.



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12-21-2011, 01:16 AM	#18
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. Looking good! __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

12-21-2011, 01:38 PM	#20
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: My 69 C10, the progress I've made. I put an ignition kill in a few weeks ago. Thought hard about all the different places to put it, and decided it would be best if it was wired in series between the firewall and HEI. This way there's no way to hotwire it from inside the cab, and the hood is chained with a padlock. Also, I like the idea of ignition kill over battery, so any scumlicker who tries to start it can sit there and crank until the battery dies without knowing there's a problem. To energize, you have to slip a rod on the keyring into...

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