my 86 Backhalf'd SWB c10
 

I wanted to make a build thread for my 1986 C10. Plans are to do a 2x4" back half, new 12 bolt rear end, f9000 behind the axle, fuel cell, ART 4 link, 2 5 gallon stainless steel air tanks, newer vortec 5.7L EFI/4L60E tranny,SSBC 1ton brake kit, stainless steel brake lines, 3" Bell Tech drop spindles, ART strong arms, all new steering components, new white paint, 20" Foose nitrous wheels.

here are some pictures of the build so far. Mainly just frame build pictures


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i touched up all the spots that didnt get good coverage.

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Looks nice. Very tidy.

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Very clean work, good job. What the truck look like?

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Great work. It's a shame you covered it with that plain paint.

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i wanted to powdercoated it but its going to be my parts hauler.. so i opted not to. I just started paramedic school so founds are low and will be for a while. im trying to get everything ready for paint. ill have to snap some pictures of the truck in its sad current state.

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Little update on the truck. We swapped the frame under the truck fit like a glove! it then went to the painter. he wanted to start with the bed so we shaved stake pockets, both gas doors, roll pan. Next to raise the wheel tubs and put in the notch cover.. im tossing up the idea of relocating the gas filler behind the drivers taillight. changed from painting it white again to GM new color called cyber grey metallic we are going to add extra pearl so it should pop more it will be a 3 stage paint.

here are some pictures i have on my phone of the truck after i put the bed and cab on with it aired up.

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here is a picture of my 90 burban cluster after i cleaned it up a little.

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here is a good picture of the cyber grey metallic

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Im going to get some better pictures of the truck this week!

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Nice work!

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Here are some other goodies that came in today.. I am shaving the doors and i don't want a cheesy alarm so i found a GM system!


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next will be the AVS bolt in actuators!

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Update! i went to check out the truck today. body work on the bed is coming along good! its being blocked out on its second coat of primer 2 more to go! then paint! the bed should be painted in a few weeks! here are some pictures

next project for me will be to work out a way to make the tail light swing out for the gas filler.

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Nice color, my wifes Yukon looks close to that. and nice work on the frame. keep us posted..

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Thanks dude! im excited to see it get done! i need to just get all the odds and ends while its getting painted!

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Very nice work! I am stoked to see that thing all squirted in paint! Gonna be one sick ride!

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Thanks guys! I am also excited to see it painted! it cant be done fast enough for me!

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man, i didnt know you had a thread going! looks very SWEET man!! congrats on making it to paint:D

and yes i know, i still havent called:lol: things are going to mellow out for me now that the holidays are over so you will be hearing from me!

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btw, that frame work is BAD @SS!! need to see her in person now...

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The frame works looking real nice. Looking forward to how the truck looks in the gray. Should be nice looking. Is it going solid Cyber Gray?

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Very nice work. Looks great so far.

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Build looks great. I didn't see any mods to the front end to make it layout level with the frame (Z, sectioned or raised x member. etc). You going to leave it as is?

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thanks everyone!

as of right now im going to leave it.. the truck sitting in the background get all the heavy mods this one is just going to be my parts hauler.. i really do want to get the dropmember so after paint i might drop some more cash for it!


for the paint its going to be solid i am going to have some custom pin stripe and maybe silver leaf done

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Nice, should be a really good looking truck when it is done.

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Update! ok so i started to take the motor apart and i am starting to paint the accessories. i have to get a tool to take power steering pump pulley off ill try and get that tonight or tomorrow. i also have been working the motor wiring harness let me say there are a lot of freaking wires i am almost temped to get a standalone harness made but i figured ill give it a shot first! picture of some headers i had laying around for the motor.. i dont know if i want to do the block a blue color and tranny silver or so motor/trans cyber grey also the truck.. any input guys?

thanks to Lonnies Performance for the paint idea for the motor components

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I will give you the same advice I gave Dennis, your body color detail will get swallowed up down in the engine bay. Go with something brighter. Maybe do a bright blue (since you mentioned blue) and do some accents in the Gray.

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Good call i think thats what ill do!ill start working on getting her all painted tomorrow then i can reinstall the wiring harness!

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Hey guys a little update.. i started tinning the bed almost there i mounted my 22" wheel to test fit to see what i can clear i think im going to run 20's so i should be fine! the doors are shaved here is a little picture of them welded up!

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in these picture the side and wheel tub are just set in there and i still need a spot weld removal drill bit to take out the rest of the factor inner fender

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Nice progress. Bed is gonna look really good once you get it all welded in. :thumbs:

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:metal: bad @ss bro! glad to see you making progress! i need to see this baby in person. did you get the gas filler mounting figured out?

btw, i like those 22's;)

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SIIIIIIIIICK!!! I love it!! Good work man!

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here are some additional pictures. this time everything is welded in.. i just need to finsh the notch cover and the rest of the inner fenders.

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Clean! Looks really nice so far, keep at it.

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thank you very much! after i tackle the bed.. it will be time for front inner fenders!

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im going to have to spin by sometime and check your truck out let me know where you stay ill swing by always bored out here in sac..

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hey whats up 54 the truck is at my painters house he is priming it and blocking it there.. then spraying it at his work.. he lives in Elk Grove i live in folsom!

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and yes i need a bead roller.. next tools im buying are bead roller slip roller and small sheer

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looks sik Billy! clean as hell!! little by little dude...

cant wait to see some paint on her:metal:

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When you put the new flat pieces on the inside of the bedside how did you attach them at the top? (I know there are welded but are the just laid on top of the flange the turns down on the inside and plug weded, butted up to it or did you put them behind it)