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It's a 1970 Chevy C/10 swb. I purchased it from the original owner's son (80 years old himself). He said he had gotten it from his dad back in 1981. It seems to have lead a fairly easy life. Although, I'm told there was a minor incident with a cow 15-20 years ago, requiring the replacement of the hood and passenger side fender. So, he said since the new panels needed painting, he decided to have the entire truck painted (since he never liked the white roof anyway :(." Also, he told me that about the time the odometer rolled over they put another engine in it (a 307 :(). I'm told that it's the original seat but it has been recovered (obviously). The truck runs and drives, shifts smoothly, pulls to the right when braking and needs a muffler.

I'm not totally sure what direction I'm going to go with this but the original plans were to keep it as factory looking as possible (it took me a little while to find one that hadn't been modified), lower the stance and make it reliable and roadworthy. Also, add pwr steering, pwr brakes, A/C and possibly swap the drive train for a 350/350 combo. But since I'm no mechanic, we'll see how it goes. :)

So, before I get the "This Thread Is Worthless..." :). Here are some pics.

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More pics. Some were taken by the previous owner.

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Congratulations!

I've been following your other thread, welcome to new/old truck ownership!

Looks like a Solid start. Enjoy it!

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That's a lot of options!

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solid rust free shorty, sweet!

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Hey Mitchy916...

:cong: as that truck is a definite keeper. It looks like its in really nice shape. Keep us posted and Oh yes...thanks for the pics :metal:

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It is reaLY NICE TO GET PICS AND WELCOME ABOARD

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Glad to help you man.. anytime.

The truck looks great.. me likey!
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I knowed it, I jus knowed it!!! nice find!

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Very nice! Congrats on your find.I would like to find one like that myself.

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So, what comes first? I agree we need to find some wheels. :D
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I really like that truck. Congratulations and good luck. As you know, if you have questions, this is the place to get answers.

NoNeck (POP)

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Well, guys I'd like to add pwr steering and update the brakes. I found a nice "how to" thread on hear for the pwr steering and it seems like most of the stuff can be bought new but I need to locate a set of pulleys and brackets. I was talking to my neighbor about it and he said that if I plan to put AC on it in the future (which I do) that I should get the pulley that will allow for the addition of that when it's time. I found the parts in a "for sale" thread on here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518070 but they had already been sold. So if anyone knows of a set for sale that would be great.

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I kinda like the 'Armstrong' steering :D

But thats a great place to start..
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The list is kinda long now to decide what's first. If I run across a nice sport bumper then the swapping out of that "sweet" cowboy bumper will be first. :)

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I am watching for a bumper, brackets and pullys for you. Did you decide on some 6 lug rallys for now? Or are you going with steelies?
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sounds like a good plan so far

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So, .. 'Project O.G.' .. What does that mean? Old Gold maybe ? :D

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Yeah. I was trying to come up with a name but is seems everthing I thought of was taken. Goldilocks, Old Gold, Fools Gold, Gold Digger. So I just put O.G. Old Gold, Original Gangsta. Whatever. I even thought Goldfish. I'm always up for a name change. I just figured I'd better get a thread up with or without a name that I like. :)

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I think you should Bag it !

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...7-Chevy-Trucks

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lookin good

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Congrats on the truck! I found this from your other thread about finding a solid truck and it sure looks like you scored a nice one! I like it a lot and like the bagging it PB style idea ;)

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Great looking truck !
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Truck looks nice...Hope there aren't to many surprises lurking underneath..

True

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None of my bidness, but I'd run on down to the pick a part and get the whole front drive off a 98-99 silverado. Serp belt, ac, ps pump, all for under 2 bills, and the later ac comp is supposed to be the best of the lot. Then I'd go find someone parting a 81-87 chevy truck and cut the frame at the firewall with a sawzall and give 100-150 for it, and get the brake booster and all the lines to the front crossmember. Then I'd invite all the guys over and have a weekend party! Of course I'd also order the parts for the slam-ola at the same time. Great find, even if you do nothing with it! You could just give it the scrubbin it needs and drive the stew outta it and it'd still be cool! Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

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Ok brother man .. I want to see some bolts turning, at least some soap suds. You're killin me.

Maybe some pictures of the beautiful floor pans in this thing?

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Mike's got some stuff for sale .. you might want to look at this.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535373

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Very nice. Im glad you finally found one. Good luck with it. :chevy:

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Killer SWB Chris!!!!

Want to sell it? Just kidding buddy.

Can't wait to see what you have planned for this truck. It reminds me of a trruck I know all to well... :D

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So, I'm looking at doing an ECE 4" - 6" drop with 5-lug disc conversion. Well, I'm finding out that this opens a whole can of worms since my truck is currently 6 lug drums all around.

Am I correct I will also need the following?

1. 5 lug rear axle swap or re drill (what's the benifit of each?)
2. 5 lug rear drums (or can I use the 6 lug drum with some sort of modification?)
3. Seems like some say to switch to rear disc some say don't (more worms? loss of emergency brake? mine doesn't work currently but I guess that's another issue:)
4. 5 lug wheels (I'd like a set of steelies [not rallies] so I can run dog dishes but I've read that the disc with widen the front track width by about 3 inches overall so... is there a particular 5 lug steelie that I should be looking for? narrow front/wider in back?

Also, I like the look of not having a brake booster but I want this thing to stop really well too. Any suggestions. (I'm pretty sure custom brakes are out of my budget)

This is my first build and I have limited tools and mechanical knowledge so, I don't think I'm up for swapping out half a chassis from this and the other half from that so I guess I'm looking for the most straight forward way to go about all this.

This truck seems to be pretty original with a lot of 40+ year old parts that should probably be replaced and I would like to replace them with new parts (might as well get the right parts the first time)

Thanks for the help.

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Id stay 6 lug if youre just doing steelies and caps.. just sayin.

Respectfully asking.. if someone were to put together a parts list for you.. where do you need to be budget wise? 500 or 2000 ? I wouldnt really say ' can of worms ' so much as 'well now I have 20s I need bigger discs.. now I have big brakes .. boy I bet bigger calipers would help too.

Before you know it, youre auctioning off a kidney.
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As far as wheels go. I'd like to have 2 sets for different looks. A set of steelies that I could run with or without hubcaps for the original look and a five spoke of some sort (leaning towards TT2 or similar) for the classic hot rod look. I'd be wanting to run a little wider in the back to compensate for the wider track width in the front plus I just like the wider look in the back. With the five spoke wheel, I'm leaning toward 17's or 18's all around or the 18/20 combo.

Budget wise (500 or 2000) I assume you meant without wheels, 2000 isn't out of the question I just don't want to do it over and over again till I get it right. If it takes more to get it done right the first time I'd rather do that. Also, I'd like to have the full Hotchkis setup and rack & pinion steering but that is way out of my budget for now.

As far as a direction for this truck, I am more interested in it being fun to drive (cornering included) than laying frame or straight line speed.

Thanks guys

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The lowering stuff:

The back is easy. The cheapest way is to locate a 71-72 5 lug rear end. You can find them on CL for $150-$200 .. ready to go. Occasionally they'll come up on the parts board. you get the axles, drums, etc. Just unbolt the old, and bolt in the new. Viola, 5 lug.

The front is where it gets a little squirley. The 63-70 trucks use a different balljoint set and the tie rod ends are different (Keith will jump in here in a sec -- lolife99 where you at?) So you'll need what's known as 'Coversion' spindles. .. or you'll need to change over to 71-72 balljoints.

2.5" dropped spindles, Discs, hoses, etc.. I'd just do the whole ECE kit. For about $1500 shipped, you're all set. 5 lug front and rear, nothing more to get. IF you stay with the OE size disc brakes.

As far as track width, .. you might gain a little bit (.50" or so) but not 3".

Dig in man.. let's get this done. :D



Did you see the 'other' Keith's wheels on sale in the parts board? 18/20 5 lug Coys with tires for $1500. Might be worth checking into (?) But I'm not sure he wants to ship ..

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A tough decession wiith a lot of money involved, glad it is up 2 you.

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Hey Chad am I understanding correctly? There is a kit that will get me 4/6 drop, 5 lug front disc, 5 lug rear axle and 5 lug brakes (drum or disc?)? Or is this something I would just have to call them and they would piece together a kit for me? Also, what about a different master cylinder, prop valve and maybe a booster??? Sorry, I don't understand brakes but I want them to work :)

Yeah I saw Keith's wheels. Nice! But he doesn't want to ship.

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Glad you found a truck. Looks nice, especially if you got it within your budget. Is is as clean underneath as on top? How far away was it?

Its amazing what is still out there. I grew up close to Port Lavaca (salty air) and my dad still lives there. A few years ago he calls me and says there is a 71 Cheyenne super in the paper for $3500. I say it must be a rust bucket. He calls and the owner says its clean original paints he goes to look. Turns out they are truthful, 71 copper and white lwb cheyenne super 400 bb TH 400 air (cold) ps pb tilt tach cruise (!) side tool box white interior bench seat rcovered in leather type vinyl. Also dealer Ac delco air shocks and on board compressor. Only flaws were bent front bumper and worn out tires and shocks. He went to his crdit union and got $3000 in cash. My brother who is also into these trucks ended up with it, i think he bought it from dad for $6-7k, put a better front bumper, new tires and shocks all around as backs leaked and fronts were original. Drove it back to Virginia and sold it for $14k!
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At the time dad and I were half way thru his 71 gmc or he probably would have kept it. He used the profit to get the GMC painted.
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Chris.. just checking in. How is the old truck coming?
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Just found this thread.
GREAT looking truck.

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nice truck congrats :metal: