1967 C10 build. “4 into 1”

[shoveldug]

So back at the end of October I purchased 4 1967 C10s in various states of disrepair. I have owned several 67 to 72s over the years and have always loved the body style. I made the decision to go all in and build a short bed out of the 4. Going to try to get current on my progress.

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2 of the 4

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2 more and some “extra”parts

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Èxtra parts

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The nicest frame was for a long bed so I cut it

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4 1/2. 6 static drop front discs 5 bolt conversion. Added power steering all new brake components. Sway bar panhard bar ball joints tie rod ends shocks etc etc

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Picked the best cab. New floor rockers cab corners drip rails. Fit after market doors.

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Bought a vintage air system. Cut openings in dash removed floor vents from kick panels and filled openings. Firewall bottom of floor and inside cab and door jambs painted. Also inside of doors and fenders painted. Steering colum painted. Keeping 3 on tree

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Original 283 at machine shop. Almost done. 10.5 to 1 compression pistons Power pack heads with 202 and 167 valves and some porting. All new internals should be about 325 horse little high rev engine

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Saginaw 3 speed rebuilt and ready to go in. It’s a little dusty from sanding primer.

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Should be a nice combo with 373 rear end gears. Getting ready to paint the roof ivory. Hopefully tomorrow night. That gets me current in a hurry. So much good info on this forum thanks to all for sharing the wealth of knowledge. I bought a premium membership to start selling off extra parts in the classifieds. Posted some stuff today. Much more to come.

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From today

[35boulder]

Looks like you are going to have one nice little ride. I'm a fan of a built 283. Had one in my Nova and loved it. Good luck with the rest of your project.

[rustytruck50]

Good lookin' truck!!!

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Duh..........just realized I should have started this thread in the build section. Can someone move it?

[russgoodman]

Wrong section or not, you are doing an awesome job on it. Keep it up and keep feeding us pics!

[michael bustamante]

lookin good man. cant wait to see the dash and interior put back together

[KevinK7]

Yes, very nice work indeed.

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Here is a question. Maybe google could answer it for me but I will ask here. If you look above at the picture of the firewall cowl area. Why are there 3 spots for wiper arms?

[Detmar]

Nice keep the updates coming!

[clay68c10]

Originally Posted by shoveldug

Here is a question. Maybe google could answer it for me but I will ask here. If you look above at the picture of the firewall cowl area. Why are there 3 spots for wiper arms?

For overseas markets with right hand drive.

Nice work by the way!

[68Gold/white]

Looking Good, Billy Ray!!!!

I have a 283, built it in 1983, put 175,000 on it in my 67 Bel Air. I still have it, the car was not worth keeping, may install it in my 67 C10, for at least temporary engine. I have a 406 waiting in the wings.

What rear gear do you have??? just wondering. a 3.73 would be great for the 283.

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Looking Good, Billy Ray!!!!

I have a 283, built it in 1983, put 175,000 on it in my 67 Bel Air. I still have it, the car was not worth keeping, may install it in my 67 C10, for at least temporary engine. I have a 406 waiting in the wings.

What rear gear do you have??? just wondering. a 3.73 would be great for the 283.

Billy Ray??? I have 373 gears.

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So this happened yesterday. Ivory. 526

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Some progress