71 C10 project "Double Tap"
 

This is my latest project I named Double Tap. The name will make more since as the project progresses. Im about 3 months into this build in my spare time. Main goal is a super clean chasis with a ground scraping stance and all business on the exterior. I have tons of pictures but Im only going to upload a few a day to keep the suspense up :lol:

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First on the list was making it a short bed. Next is the haggered house roll on paint job removal. The short bed process took a total of 18 hours start to finish in my driveway. I actually had a swb gmc first but traded for this truck and cash because I couldn't bring myself to cut up Sierra grande edition. I just knew someone out there would enjoy it just the way it was. Since I ended up with this 71 c10 that had no real value to it other then it being a solid running truck I decided it was the perfect candidate for my project. Funds are strapped on this build so all the suspension and metal work is built by me. I did manage to scrounge up the change for a few key goodies such as boss wheels and some accuair. Stay tuned and hope you enjoy. Pics soon to follow.
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lookin good so far

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more pictures for the picture hungry people

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You do good work!

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Way to make use of a longbed! ( sorry lwb guys, just not for me) Good lookin work!

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drivable shortbed now

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Thanks, this was kind of a quick get it back on the road part of the build. The frame will be redone where it ties back together to give it a factory look.

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Nice work. Welcome to the board.

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I ended up stripping the truck down to bare metal even dug out some nice little dents for accent and sprayed it black epoxy then I shot the roof the color of the wheels and the body just a semi gloss machine color. Shot the paint out in the yard at 10 at night with spot lights mounted to ladders and trash cans, but it was a lot of fun. So this is how the truck looked before the destruction.

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I've been following everyones builds like a creeper for a few years now, so I figured it was my turn to contribute to the build threads.

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You planning to lay it out ? Nice work by the way! I have been contemplating buying a LWB to try my hand at the conversion.

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Looks good. What's that in the garage? Looks like an Isuzu?

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As you can see in my garage I prefer a ground scraping stance so stay tuned.
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It is a isuzu pickup I just finished, got featured and sold a few weeks back.
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gonna be watching... nice metal work on the bed.

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thanks everyone for the compliments. I hope to inspire others as this is a 99% one man project in a little garage.

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Here was a morning of destruction

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next came the cab, motor, and trans so I could get down to the fun stuff.

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Looks really good, subscribed:metal:

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Nice work!
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Decided to go with a 3" z with an angle to move the front wheel base 1" forward. The front will also recieve 3" drop spindles.

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more pics

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I can totally relate to that. Keep the pics coming.

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I figured most of us was on the same page.
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The chasis will be painted GM victory red and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
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I'm so sad you edited that post, lol that's where I thought you were going with it. I'm on board! :bomb:

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Nice work !

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I only edited it because I felt like I was spoiling the surprise. The plans are set in stone and have been for several months. There will just be minor adjustments to fit the theme better as the build nears completion. Which I plan to be done by late winter.
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Fair enough, surprises are always fun! Your secret is safe with me.

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It really needs to be done by next Friday, hint hint doomsday :metal:
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Got the front frame horns dropped with a new tube crossmember and got rid of the factory one for radiator hose clearence. The core mounts cleared the gear box by the skin of my teeth. I ran into the issue of the bumper side braces so I had to do a step to keep it in line without messing with the gear box mounts but yet pulling the core support mounts back an inch to account for the lengthened wheelbase. So long story short everything fits, and measurements are back in line. More pics will follow soon, just had to tell everyone about my day.
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Who knew Arkansas was a Mecca for 67-72 trucks. Looking good. Even if its not a long bed anymore.

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Looking good! You made the Longbed/shortbed conversion look too easy!

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The trick is don't let it intimidate you. If your unsure of your ability to do a good job then don't even attempt it because it will turn into a headache/disaster. I even shortened the driveshaft myself, never done it before and it turned out pretty good. I just did my homework first to avoid any surprises. Don't get me wrong there is a ton of work involved and even more calculation and math to keep the truck from dog tracking down the road.
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:agree: So true...the homework/research part BEFORE you start to attempt this is so critical to the outcome. I did the same (no z for the frame though) and also avoided the surprises. Keep up the good work.

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Reangled the upper arms to fix ball joint angles and did a notch for my steering shaft. Also cut out the last of the factory crossmembers so their all tube now. Picture update this evening after work.
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My home made step notches. Had to try my own set.

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The parallel bars are one piece with the large nut slid over for looks and adjustability since I used right and left hand thread hiems to shorten and lengthen the bars with a simple turn. I cad programmed all the brackets and had them cut out by a local business. The bags were originally going to be inside the frame but the space and body roll were issues so I went outside the frame.

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The rearend is nearly complete with the front not far behind but I may be getting a little carried away as the front laid flat the rear was less then a half inch off the pavement so I decided to save time and ordered new notches to lay out hard. So as soon as they show up then I can get after it again. Hope everyone likes it so far.
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