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Raptor0206 09-01-2015 10:12 PM

1969 Farm truck
 
Hey guys I posted a build on here a bit ago for my girls 66 c10 thats in Cali at the moment. Seen here... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674200
Anyways I got the bug and wanted my own project. So after some search I found this 1969 C10 long bed pretty much all original truck for sale on CL. After some back and forth we settled on a price and I went and picked it up. I was kinda excited for how clean it was and at the time I thought it was a "barn find" type of thing. Well come to find out after i got it home its been painted :( but the paint job was ok. Heck it ran and drove so i was happy.
List of things needed so far:
Battery
Battery cables (both are black..)
Tires
One 6 lug 15x5.5 rim (LMK if anyone has one please)
Recover the seat.
gotta do something about the steering wheel.
Leaning towards a new carb. The factory one doesnt start well or run well, boggs out when you give it gas. Prior owner said he rebuilt it but who know. Could possibly be bad gas also.
Fix the grill, has a few large dents im going to try and get out.
New marker lights
New tail lights
Fix drip rail
Buff out the paint
Dash pad
Wiring (headlights ect)
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This things kinda cool
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swamp rat 09-01-2015 11:44 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Looks like a real solid start of a project.

MigGunslinger 09-01-2015 11:49 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Hey Raptor, looks like the truck has a lot of potential. I am interested to see how you do on straightening out the grill, my 1970 has some similar dents and replacements are pricey.

whitels1 09-02-2015 12:28 AM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Nice find!

Raptor0206 09-02-2015 01:12 AM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat (Post 7295734)
Looks like a real solid start of a project.

Thanks it is, but that's the problem I work better on rougher stuff so I don't feel bad when I chop it up lol. I would trade this thing for a 68 that needs work lol.

Raptor0206 09-02-2015 01:14 AM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MigGunslinger (Post 7295738)
Hey Raptor, looks like the truck has a lot of potential. I am interested to see how you do on straightening out the grill, my 1970 has some similar dents and replacements are pricey.

Yeah they are. I'm not sure if it will be straight but it will be straighter than what it is now! I hope lol

Raptor0206 09-02-2015 01:15 AM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by whitels1 (Post 7295772)
Nice find!

Thanks! Just watched some of your videos. Funny thing is i used to live right by you but now were in the SW

Raptor0206 09-03-2015 10:20 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Well last night i jumped on some 22's for the truck for 150. Im gonna have to open up the center a 1/2 to make them fit but should fit perfect. Still undecided if im going to repaint them the same black...or gloss black or white or i dunno.
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Also did some buffing. This is just the cut on the passenger side of the hood, I haven't put any polish on it yet.
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Then I did the side back to the bed and gave up for the day. Im really shocked how well this paint polished up
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ekgguy 09-03-2015 10:53 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
There is something to be said for old paintjobs like that.....

Raptor0206 09-05-2015 11:35 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
So i was going back and forth on what i should use to open up the center of the wheels to fit the truck. Well it came out to a wood puck and a 3 1/2" hole saw. Worked good.
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I cant wait to strip the rims, paint and then throw some tires on it to see how it looks. Really needs to be lowered!

Raptor0206 10-07-2015 01:31 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Finished the cut the other night...now its on to buffing in the polish
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trac209 10-07-2015 01:56 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Nice truck,great job on reviving the shine

cooperhw 10-07-2015 04:37 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Sure can't complain about that paint. Looks great to me. I would be dang proud to drive that dude. :metal:

Raptor0206 11-07-2015 12:32 AM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Its been a bit but I have painted the rims, installed brand new 265/35r22 tires and tonight put some jeep springs in the rear.
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Before the 1.5" wheel spacers in the rear and lowering springs
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Stock springs VS TJ jeep springs
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ooo shes low...rear bumper is about a foot off the ground
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Im waiting on my new wheel cylinders to arrive on Monday from Rock auto. I got the shoes and drums already. Then im going to cut the front springs a coil so 2" drop and new front brakes to stop the beast. I also have a new starter on the way. The stocker is pretty weak. I put in a HEI distributor and wires the other day also.

Raptor0206 11-13-2015 09:15 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Well I got a few things done to the truck in the last 2 days. all new front brakes, new starter, cut the coils in the front one coil, chiseled off about 5 lbs of dried mud from the front arms, removed the bumpers for paint, removed the grill for hammer and dolly work, picked up a new torker 2 intake and edelbrock AVS carb and threw those on, when I pulled the intake I had a nice surprise waiting for me. #2 cylinders intake stud pulled out causing the push-rod to come off. I just smashed the stud back in its about 1/4" farther into the head than before and should work. Runs like a top.
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this thing is like a whole new truck compared to what I started with lol

rsgt 11-13-2015 10:13 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Looks real good!

Raptor0206 11-26-2015 02:16 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Got it out for a photo shoot today lol
Since i last posted i tried to strip the grill and it wasnt looking good so i plasti dipped it, painted the bumpers black, put in a new starter and a few other items
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greedy geezer 11-26-2015 02:24 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
That is pretty incredible

enigma 11-26-2015 02:24 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
WOW..... nice and easy

BrianPlaster 11-27-2015 08:17 AM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Truck looks great , I bought a 70' grill in perfect shape on eBay for $285 shipped and it's now on my 72' . I drove it with a 63' Comet grill shoved in between the headlights for 3 years after I hit a deer and that looked sick !

Raptor0206 11-27-2015 11:00 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Thanks guys. Unfortunately i got it up for sale now. My girl is on my ass about finishing her 66, or should i say start lol.

Raptor0206 12-06-2015 10:19 PM

Re: 1969 Farm truck
 
Put in a new alternator, belt and headlight switch yesterday. So we took it for a shake down run to Sonic....runs great no issues. Hard to beleive this thing was put out in the back of the farm years ago.
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Also have a early 90's 4 spoke chevy steering wheel in the mail. Trying to get more room and cut down on turning the wheel so much. Should give me more belly room too lol


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