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leland · 06-12-2012, 05:10 PM

So, I sold my 71 suburban to buy my 69 c10 lwb truck. i got it really cheap. i thought it would be awsome to build a nice running little 327 afr heads big cam the whole deal. well i built the motor and didnt like it so it sat for a year, i have been reading lfd's low buck build and let me tell you that guy opened my eyes to a whole new world. i decided to make it a short bed, and drop a 6.0, 4l60 trans out of a 04 h2.

leland · 06-13-2012, 01:16 AM

I'll be posting pics of my build tommorow, basically my plans are an ECE 4/6 drop also converting it to 5 lug disc in front and 5 lug in rear. I'm also makin it a short bed thanks rokcrln, I pulled the little motor out and doing an ls swap 6.0 lQ4 4L60 TRANS, ANY sugestions or tips please feel free, I love this forum everyone is awesome. It's funny my wife said its like Facebook for guys.. minus the drama lol. Thanks for any help
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VA72C10 · 06-13-2012, 01:49 AM

Looking forward to the build! Sounds like a great plan!

leland · 06-14-2012, 11:40 AM

this is before i started.

leland · 06-14-2012, 11:57 AM

i followed the lfd low buck build thread, i love the turn out of his truck. if it wasnt for this site i would of never considered any of this.

leland · 06-14-2012, 12:07 PM

here we go, i started by leveling the truck on stands, tires are off to make it a little lower. just like low buck i layed out my lines 8-3/4 than 8" layed my tape and cut. so far so good. ill prolly cut the front later even though i does kinda look different with the bobbed rear.

but ill be posting pics of my progress its gonna be slow, money comes slow lol. weekends are the only time i can really work on it.

leland · 06-18-2012, 12:20 PM

i tried a different method on connecting the 2 panels together. i didnt hacve panel clips so what i did was cut a 3" section off the 8" cut piece. i drilled holes and used self tappers to hold it. by doing this, when you put them together all the body lines line up.its more work but it was an experiment.

leland · 06-18-2012, 12:34 PM

heres some of the front work with the screws,

leland · 07-06-2012, 12:56 PM

this is after the bed is back together

Scott Webster · 07-06-2012, 08:42 PM

Looks great!

RCbowtie69 · 07-07-2012, 11:13 AM

looking good on your progress,keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

Tinkermc · 07-07-2012, 12:33 PM

I know I not stupid I had a check up from the neck up and all they found was empty storage space. Short bed came out nice, I told another forum member yesterday to do this to his.lookin gooood !!!

leland · 07-30-2012, 03:38 PM

sorry i heven't had time to post pics lately, update on progress; cut the frame put the cab back on, bed and fenders back on too.. right now im pulling rockers out and found a LITTLE ( alot) more rust than i expected. ill post pics later on the progress on the rockers, never done them before so we will see how it goes

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zellway · 07-30-2012, 04:13 PM

Looking good. Always cool to see more people out in Casa.

leland · 07-31-2012, 11:57 AM

thanks man for the support i drove by your house the other day movin a friend i was like sweet look at all those chevy pick ups and i saw the lowered burb, they look sick lowered...

. didnt even know it was you haha..

leland · 07-31-2012, 12:00 PM

work is a little slow today so i decided to post some pics of progress,..

Tinkermc · 07-31-2012, 03:45 PM

rust mites have been present

leland · 08-01-2012, 11:59 AM

tell me about it... the more i tear into it the more i find..

lol but its a 1969 what do i expect....

zellway · 08-01-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leland

thanks man for the support i drove by your house the other day movin a friend i was like sweet look at all those chevy pick ups and i saw the lowered burb, they look sick lowered...

. didnt even know it was you haha..

Your welcome to stop buy any time.

Taylor21293 · 08-01-2012, 03:32 PM

I wish my whole truck had the natural patina like your hood

67c10rustbuket · 08-03-2012, 06:43 PM

Nice project, you did a great job on the bed! The rust looks very familiar, just like mine. I though you Arizona guys got all the nice rust free ones. Keep up the work looks great so far!

zellway · 09-18-2012, 10:32 AM

Any progress?

RCbowtie69 · 09-18-2012, 06:53 PM

Looking good on your Lwb to swb truck,you got your hand full on this build.The bed turn out nice.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

Tinkermc · 09-18-2012, 08:54 PM

very nice lookin work

leland · 09-06-2017, 01:33 AM

Its been a long time wince ive been on here. Sorry for the long break. Truck got tucked in the garage for a few years not much has been going on with it. I had a 6.0/80 sitting in it but my other truck at the time broke so i used the trans. And my current truck got the 6.0. So now im starting over again lol. I have a 5.3 and an 80 that needs built so im gathering parts again. Its g ot another cab now the other was junk ill post pics of the progress. I need to start getting back into this build thread. Stay tuned

06-12-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	1969 c10 long to short little to big So, I sold my 71 suburban to buy my 69 c10 lwb truck. i got it really cheap. i thought it would be awsome to build a nice running little 327 afr heads big cam the whole deal. well i built the motor and didnt like it so it sat for a year, i have been reading lfd's low buck build and let me tell you that guy opened my eyes to a whole new world. i decided to make it a short bed, and drop a 6.0, 4l60 trans out of a 04 h2. __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

06-13-2012, 01:16 AM	#2
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big I'll be posting pics of my build tommorow, basically my plans are an ECE 4/6 drop also converting it to 5 lug disc in front and 5 lug in rear. I'm also makin it a short bed thanks rokcrln, I pulled the little motor out and doing an ls swap 6.0 lQ4 4L60 TRANS, ANY sugestions or tips please feel free, I love this forum everyone is awesome. It's funny my wife said its like Facebook for guys.. minus the drama lol. Thanks for any help Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

06-13-2012, 01:49 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big Looking forward to the build! Sounds like a great plan! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-14-2012, 11:40 AM	#4
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big this is before i started. Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

06-14-2012, 11:57 AM	#5
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big i followed the lfd low buck build thread, i love the turn out of his truck. if it wasnt for this site i would of never considered any of this. __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

06-14-2012, 12:07 PM	#6
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big here we go, i started by leveling the truck on stands, tires are off to make it a little lower. just like low buck i layed out my lines 8-3/4 than 8" layed my tape and cut. so far so good. ill prolly cut the front later even though i does kinda look different with the bobbed rear. but ill be posting pics of my progress its gonna be slow, money comes slow lol. weekends are the only time i can really work on it. Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

06-18-2012, 12:20 PM	#7
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big i tried a different method on connecting the 2 panels together. i didnt hacve panel clips so what i did was cut a 3" section off the 8" cut piece. i drilled holes and used self tappers to hold it. by doing this, when you put them together all the body lines line up.its more work but it was an experiment. Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

06-18-2012, 12:34 PM	#8
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big heres some of the front work with the screws, Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

07-06-2012, 12:56 PM	#9
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big this is after the bed is back together Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

07-06-2012, 08:42 PM	#10
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big Looks great! __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

07-07-2012, 11:13 AM	#11
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big looking good on your progress,keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

07-07-2012, 12:33 PM	#12
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big I know I not stupid I had a check up from the neck up and all they found was empty storage space. Short bed came out nice, I told another forum member yesterday to do this to his.lookin gooood !!!

07-30-2012, 03:38 PM	#13
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big sorry i heven't had time to post pics lately, update on progress; cut the frame put the cab back on, bed and fenders back on too.. right now im pulling rockers out and found a LITTLE ( alot) more rust than i expected. ill post pics later on the progress on the rockers, never done them before so we will see how it goes .. Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

07-30-2012, 04:13 PM	#14
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big Looking good. Always cool to see more people out in Casa. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

07-31-2012, 11:57 AM	#15
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big thanks man for the support i drove by your house the other day movin a friend i was like sweet look at all those chevy pick ups and i saw the lowered burb, they look sick lowered.... didnt even know it was you haha.. __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80



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07-31-2012, 12:00 PM	#16
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big work is a little slow today so i decided to post some pics of progress,.. Attached Images __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

07-31-2012, 03:45 PM	#17
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big rust mites have been present

08-01-2012, 11:59 AM	#18
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big tell me about it... the more i tear into it the more i find.. lol but its a 1969 what do i expect.... __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

08-01-2012, 03:32 PM	#20
Taylor21293 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 58	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big I wish my whole truck had the natural patina like your hood __________________ Eatin' up Dodges and ****tin' out Fords

08-03-2012, 06:43 PM	#21
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big Nice project, you did a great job on the bed! The rust looks very familiar, just like mine. I though you Arizona guys got all the nice rust free ones. Keep up the work looks great so far! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

09-18-2012, 10:32 AM	#22
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big Any progress? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

09-18-2012, 06:53 PM	#23
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big Looking good on your Lwb to swb truck,you got your hand full on this build.The bed turn out nice.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

09-18-2012, 08:54 PM	#24
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big very nice lookin work

09-06-2017, 01:33 AM	#25
leland Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona city, AZ Posts: 40	Re: 1969 c10 long to short little to big Its been a long time wince ive been on here. Sorry for the long break. Truck got tucked in the garage for a few years not much has been going on with it. I had a 6.0/80 sitting in it but my other truck at the time broke so i used the trans. And my current truck got the 6.0. So now im starting over again lol. I have a 5.3 and an 80 that needs built so im gathering parts again. Its g ot another cab now the other was junk ill post pics of the progress. I need to start getting back into this build thread. Stay tuned __________________ 69 c10 shortbed work in progress 2017 gmc sierra denali 2006 silverado iron 6.2/6l80

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