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CoryM · 08-16-2003, 04:03 PM

Hey guys, I am trying to decide how far to take my 70 C10. It is going to be a corner burner and go on a major diet. As it looks now it is going to be BBC (540ci likely), T56, 4.10 rear. 27x14x16 tires front and rear with modified suspension. The engine will be moved back, full cage. All this is pretty much decided.
What I havent decided on yet is how far to go with the body/interior. Its either gut it totally, aluminum panels, aluminum floors. In other words a good looking race truck with a radio and lights. Or, I can run a full interior, with some other cool goodies (electric cutouts etc) probably adding 200lbs or so to the truck. Or, I can just run a steel, stock body on that chassis. That would be waaay heavier but it would be easier to do and be done sooner. I want 3800lbs or lighter. As is, the truck weighs in at 4500lbs

. Thats just with a sbc too. However I will lose a few hundred pounds pretty easy on it.
Thanks for the input.
CoryM

1971 Cheyenne · 08-16-2003, 04:43 PM

If I were you, i'd do some wight distibution work, But don't strip the truck down! (keep those windshield wipers) lol. Keep the interior. there will be faster, but It will be fast, and still be nice and classy/comfy

**old Rusty C10** · 08-16-2003, 05:53 PM

i love a stock truck

MandarinSixSeven · 08-16-2003, 06:13 PM

I saw keep it as close to stock as possible, you will turn more heads that way as more people can relate to a truck that is not stripped and all racey

bow-tie-bandit · 08-16-2003, 07:43 PM

Theres nothing like a stock, fast, fun, and cool truck. If you should ever plan to sell your truck in the future, I think a stock truck would attract more buyers than a gutted interior race truck so you may want to keep this in mind. However it is your truck and the bottom line is do what makes you happy. Thats my opinion.

1971 Cheyenne · 08-16-2003, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by bow-tie-bandit
Theres nothing like a stock, fast, fun, and cool truck. If you should ever plan to sell your truck in the future, I think a stock truck would attract more buyers than a gutted interior race truck so you may want to keep this in mind. However it is your truck and the bottom line is do what makes you happy. Thats my opinion.

Good point

weasel29gm · 08-16-2003, 08:49 PM

If your gonna build a tire burner, drop the BB in it, do the suspension the way you want, leave the body stock, paint black,red ,white or orange and have FUN!!!!!!!!

c-tenkid · 08-16-2003, 09:10 PM

I have a buddy with a 72 c-10.The interior is pretty much stripped except two race buckets,column,grant wheel,gauges,monster tach and a radio.It has a fuel cell in the bed.The truck is lowered 5 inches in the rear.3.5 in the front.The rearend is a 12 bolt with 3:73's and a mini spool.The trans is a reverse manual valvebodied th350 with a stall convertor.The motor is a 355 roller motor with 8:5.1 compression waiting for a 6-71 blower.Last night we where on main street.I was in my 69 which looks stock.he definitly turned more heads than me.He is running a noisey geardrive.With single chamber flowmasters.His truck is loud.Sounds really good though.His truck is also straight as an arrow with awesome paint and all the emblems and trim still look awesome.My truck is weathered.Still turns heads just not like his does.

Of course he is 19 and I am 18.We are still young and love to go fast in a straight line.

I say if you got a 540 big block under the hood.You are going to need more than a little suspension work.I am not an expert on these trucks.I have messed with them alot.And while they do hook good.Even with the 350 I had I could still break the tires loose at 55mph.

CoryM · 08-16-2003, 10:21 PM

Keep up the input guys. As for the stock thing.... no thanks. Too slow and Im never going to sell this thing. I guess the smart thing to do is do it with option #2. Custom chassis with full interior. Reason I think its the smart thing is because I can always gut it and make it faster later. If I did it the other way I would have to go slower. And we all know that its a real pisser when your car/truck is slower than before. In case you guys didnt notice, thats 14" wide rubber front and rear

. That will compensate for a lot. THose tires are not DOT approved (but thats what my tire groover is for

) so they will not see the rain. WHat do I need windshield wiper for then?

Keep voting.
CoryM

crazy longhorn · 08-16-2003, 10:27 PM

Squeaks, rattles, goes like a raped ape.....the last ape that I raped ran pretty d@mn fast!

Go for it, crazyL

progress · 08-16-2003, 11:40 PM

Lose the inner fenders and replace everything you can with aluminum or fiberglass. Those fiberglass body parts are really expensive! It would be fun to see how much weight you could pull from that bed and still have it sturdy enough to hold up when someone leans against it. The floor is really heavy and could use some weight reduction! Go with a wood bed sans wood and use only enough cross members to hold it on...LOL! This would be a fun project! Do you think you can get 900 lb out of it? Remove the heater, glove box door, parking break assy...everthing you don't need to run it!!!!!!!

Alexis · 08-17-2003, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by crazy longhorn
Squeaks, rattles, goes like a raped ape.....the last ape that I raped ran pretty d@mn fast! Go for it, crazyL

You guys have some wierd fetiches:p

HARRRRRRRRR!

Just get a nascar truck frame and cage and slap the 70's body on it

crazy longhorn · 08-17-2003, 01:00 AM

Did somebody say.... fetish

GMC71k20 · 08-17-2003, 11:01 PM

how low is the truck going to sit?

View Poll Results: How far do I take the truck?
Full out race truck. Squeaks,rattles, but goes like a raped ape	1	4.55%
Full interior truck same chassis. Less squeaks/rattles but not as fast as possible	11	50.00%
Stock body, full interior. Too damn heavy but it would still be fun and cool.	10	45.45%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

08-16-2003, 04:03 PM	#1
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	How far would you take the truck? Hey guys, I am trying to decide how far to take my 70 C10. It is going to be a corner burner and go on a major diet. As it looks now it is going to be BBC (540ci likely), T56, 4.10 rear. 27x14x16 tires front and rear with modified suspension. The engine will be moved back, full cage. All this is pretty much decided. What I havent decided on yet is how far to go with the body/interior. Its either gut it totally, aluminum panels, aluminum floors. In other words a good looking race truck with a radio and lights. Or, I can run a full interior, with some other cool goodies (electric cutouts etc) probably adding 200lbs or so to the truck. Or, I can just run a steel, stock body on that chassis. That would be waaay heavier but it would be easier to do and be done sooner. I want 3800lbs or lighter. As is, the truck weighs in at 4500lbs . Thats just with a sbc too. However I will lose a few hundred pounds pretty easy on it. Thanks for the input. CoryM __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

08-16-2003, 05:53 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	i love a stock truck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-16-2003, 06:13 PM	#4
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	I saw keep it as close to stock as possible, you will turn more heads that way as more people can relate to a truck that is not stripped and all racey __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-16-2003, 08:49 PM	#7
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	If your gonna build a tire burner, drop the BB in it, do the suspension the way you want, leave the body stock, paint black,red ,white or orange and have FUN!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-16-2003, 04:43 PM	#2
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	If I were you, i'd do some wight distibution work, But don't strip the truck down! (keep those windshield wipers) lol. Keep the interior. there will be faster, but It will be fast, and still be nice and classy/comfy __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

08-16-2003, 07:43 PM	#5
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	Theres nothing like a stock, fast, fun, and cool truck. If you should ever plan to sell your truck in the future, I think a stock truck would attract more buyers than a gutted interior race truck so you may want to keep this in mind. However it is your truck and the bottom line is do what makes you happy. Thats my opinion.

08-16-2003, 09:10 PM	#8
c-tenkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Festus mo Posts: 370	I have a buddy with a 72 c-10.The interior is pretty much stripped except two race buckets,column,grant wheel,gauges,monster tach and a radio.It has a fuel cell in the bed.The truck is lowered 5 inches in the rear.3.5 in the front.The rearend is a 12 bolt with 3:73's and a mini spool.The trans is a reverse manual valvebodied th350 with a stall convertor.The motor is a 355 roller motor with 8:5.1 compression waiting for a 6-71 blower.Last night we where on main street.I was in my 69 which looks stock.he definitly turned more heads than me.He is running a noisey geardrive.With single chamber flowmasters.His truck is loud.Sounds really good though.His truck is also straight as an arrow with awesome paint and all the emblems and trim still look awesome.My truck is weathered.Still turns heads just not like his does. Of course he is 19 and I am 18.We are still young and love to go fast in a straight line. I say if you got a 540 big block under the hood.You are going to need more than a little suspension work.I am not an expert on these trucks.I have messed with them alot.And while they do hook good.Even with the 350 I had I could still break the tires loose at 55mph. __________________ 69 c-10 lwb,Converted to 4x4,dana 44f,12blt,4 inch lift,vortec headed 355,th350/np203 34x10.50x15 swamper tsl's

08-16-2003, 10:21 PM	#9
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Keep up the input guys. As for the stock thing.... no thanks. Too slow and Im never going to sell this thing. I guess the smart thing to do is do it with option #2. Custom chassis with full interior. Reason I think its the smart thing is because I can always gut it and make it faster later. If I did it the other way I would have to go slower. And we all know that its a real pisser when your car/truck is slower than before. In case you guys didnt notice, thats 14" wide rubber front and rear . That will compensate for a lot. THose tires are not DOT approved (but thats what my tire groover is for ) so they will not see the rain. WHat do I need windshield wiper for then? Keep voting. CoryM __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

08-16-2003, 10:27 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Squeaks, rattles, goes like a raped ape.....the last ape that I raped ran pretty d@mn fast! Go for it, crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-16-2003, 11:40 PM	#11
progress Gotta luv a clean shave Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 226	Lose the inner fenders and replace everything you can with aluminum or fiberglass. Those fiberglass body parts are really expensive! It would be fun to see how much weight you could pull from that bed and still have it sturdy enough to hold up when someone leans against it. The floor is really heavy and could use some weight reduction! Go with a wood bed sans wood and use only enough cross members to hold it on...LOL! This would be a fun project! Do you think you can get 900 lb out of it? Remove the heater, glove box door, parking break assy...everthing you don't need to run it!!!!!!! __________________ Welding while you wait...you can help if you like and it...might even save you a little as long as you don't mess things up! We make house calls too...just like the old days!

08-17-2003, 01:00 AM	#13
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Did somebody say.... fetish __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-17-2003, 11:01 PM	#14
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	how low is the truck going to sit?



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