1969 C10 CST LB to SB build (Harold)

[Stephenshane237]

I just picked up a very solid 1969 C10 LB CST for a new build. A little back story is a bought a 1952 Chevy 3100 to do a project with my son and it has been at a body shop for over 2 years now waiting on floorpan, and rocker work. I recently ordered a No Limit retro 8 chassis for that and a LS 525 w/4l70E package from GMP. I realize now that the 1952 project will not provide much father son time due to the way its being built so I picked up this truck. This truck was sold in NE ohio in 1969 and I have all the original paperwork, it was undercoated every 2 years by the original owner. I am planning on converting it to a short bed and motor, trans and suspension are up for discussion I want to complete this truck by this spring stay tuned so it begins.

[Stephenshane237]

So we picked up the truck on Thursday, so Saturday night we worked on removing the bed, and some of the interior.

[Stephenshane237]

Sunday morning time to get the cab of stripped, and ready for hydroblasting. we started this about 10 am and 5 hours later it is all stripped and ready for blasting. This project went pretty fast as I had my son, and my wife helping to take things apart.

[Stephenshane237]

We spent a total of about 8 hours on the teardown, luckily not 1 bolt was needed to be cut out they all broke loose for us.

[Stephenshane237]

So here is where I need some input, I need to figure out the chassis work, I am looking at a no limit wide ride and trailing link, a CPP deluxe chassis kit with their disc brake package, and the hotchkis, and ride tech packages. I want the truck to handle good, but drive very comfortably. I want a pretty simple bolt in kit that will get the truck lowered to a better stance but that is fully updated. Also I am still working out the engine options and paint scheme, I will either go with a 383 or a connect and cruise 376/480 package. I would appreciate any advice on where to go with the suspension as that is what I need to get parts for to start the build up.

[builtbyKane]

Great looking build. All those companies make great bolt on parts. I am personally a fan of a good coilover system paired with sway bars. This way you can firm up the suspension however you see fits your driving style. And don't forget about a good brake upgrade if the boy will be driving it much.

[Stephenshane237]

That's what I am looking for is a Coilover setup as I don't want to ride on air. Also will be upgrading the brakes all the way around as well. I just want to get parts that can be shipped quickly as I have my other chassis coming the end of November for the 3100.

[builtbyKane]

Take a look at the ridetech stage 2 kit

[Stephenshane237]

I looked at ridetech stage 2 it is 1 I am considering, its the most expensive when you add brakes and steering upgrades but looks like a great kit

[68Gold/white]

Not seeing any real close up pictures, is it a s rust free as it looks in the pictures you have posted???

Nice!!! Good to see Jr. getting with the program!!!

[Stephenshane237]

Pretty darn rust free a small hole in each rocker, inner rockers are perfect. I will see Thursday as the cab is being dustless blasted but the best cab I have seen from an ohio truck.