After my dad and I finished our first project, a 76' step side I decided I wanted to do a build of my own. We built the 76' when I was 15-16 and I learned a ton building it, now 17 I want to take on my own project. I bought the 64' for $100, a deal I couldn't refuse. The cab was fully rusted out, but I'm up for the challenge. I had a hard time deciding which direction to go with the build, but I eventually decided building a nasty sleeper was the best option. I picked up an iron block 5.3 and a borgwarner s475 turbo. This combo should be good for 650-700rwhp. The 5.3 will remain stock except for a cam, springs, head gaskets, and head studs and the full stainless turbo system ill be building. Going to run a th400 and a 12bolt out of 2006 silverado, as well as a roll cage and 4 link/coilover rear suspension. All the welding and fabrication will be done by me.
The 76'
1976 C-10 by
Jesse Rieger, on Flickr
Now for the 64, heres what I started with.
It was pretty rusty so I started with the rockers and cab corners
And the fun bits, the 5.3..
And the hefty 75mm turbo. I built a bracket out of some left over 4130 cromo to support all 50lbs of turbo.
To get a break from rust repair, I started on the frame. I shortened it 8" in front of the wheel and 5" after to make it a medium length bed, which I think will suit the style of build I'm going for.
Next on the list was the rear suspension, Im currently fabricating a full custom 4 link. Should be finished up by the end of the weekend.
Blank canvas..
