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c10ss69 · 02-08-2016, 08:18 PM

I started working on my truck in August 2005 and even started a post on here called my project. With other projects and family taking priority over the years I'm finally back thrashing on this build. My daughter, who was 13 when I started this resto is getting married in April. She's 24 now and has always loved this truck so she asked me to drive this truck away from her wedding. So here goes nothing.

c10ss69 · 02-08-2016, 08:25 PM

Here's where I am. Cab has been gutted again, finished up install of the cpp rear frame notch and I have started body work on the cab.

c10ss69 · 02-09-2016, 10:43 AM

2005 before the restoration began.

c10ss69 · 02-09-2016, 10:45 AM

Out of the barn and back to work.

c10ss69 · 02-09-2016, 10:52 AM

Here's a run down of what it has so far. 69 short wide converted to 5 lug, 4 wheel disc brakes with cross drilled and slotted rotors, 4-6 ECE drop, CPP c-notch in the rear, painless wiring, vintage air, power window conversion, 20x10's out back and 18x8's up front. All new bushings, stainless bolts and stainless brake lines. Gas tank has been relocated under the rear frame.

c10ss69 · 02-29-2016, 10:08 AM

The days are counting down fast but I'm making progress. All new steering components installed, I lowered the truck 1.5" more in the front and 2" more in the rear for a total of 5.5" and 8" in the rear. I stripped and repainted the firewall and the inside of the cab. I painted the outside of the cab on Friday.

c10ss69 · 02-29-2016, 10:14 AM

I also found a high hump to put in the cab.

Farm Shop · 02-29-2016, 10:54 AM

Looking good!

Is the high hump swap out of necessity?

bs46488 · 02-29-2016, 01:41 PM

The new cab color looks good. What's the name?

AKC · 02-29-2016, 01:49 PM

Crunch time is right! Good luck with the build. And congrats on the impending nuptials!

**michael bustamante** · 02-29-2016, 01:50 PM

thats a real nice color!!

c10ss69 · 02-29-2016, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farm Shop

Looking good!

Is the high hump swap out of necessity?

Not out of necessity at this point. More just planning for a future 6 speed swap.
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c10ss69 · 02-29-2016, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bs46488

The new cab color looks good. What's the name?

I'm calling it Anodized Titanium. PPG custom mixed color.
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c10ss69 · 02-29-2016, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKC

Crunch time is right! Good luck with the build. And congrats on the impending nuptials!

Thanks AKC
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TexasLS1 · 02-29-2016, 09:58 PM

Nice work, good luck getting this done in time! Great reason to get it done. Can't wait to see some awesome wedding pics

c10ss69 · 03-01-2016, 03:20 PM

Bed is getting close. Hope to be painting it this weekend.

c10ss69 · 03-01-2016, 03:22 PM

Fuel filler.

c10ss69 · 03-09-2016, 09:20 AM

Got the bed painted this past weekend.

Farm Shop · 03-09-2016, 10:15 AM

Looking good!

knomadd · 03-09-2016, 12:03 PM

Ooooo, nice shiny paint! Nice work.

Number98 · 03-09-2016, 12:44 PM

Cool story!

I will be following along.

c10ss69 · 03-16-2016, 12:45 PM

With only 33 days left to have this thing ready for shake down runs, I'm starting to have my doubts about finishing. But either way, more progress..

Farm Shop · 03-16-2016, 01:42 PM

Doors, some front sheetmetal, and a seat... looks like you can do that in an evening and have 32 days to spare! lol

Looking good.

TexasLS1 · 03-16-2016, 01:49 PM

Good to see the bed back on, the lines match up perfectly! At least you don't have to stain any wood and bolt it in haha! It's definitely getting down to the wire. You need a board member workday

I'm hoping everything goes well and you can get it on the road!

68Gold/white · 03-16-2016, 02:11 PM

Where did you purchase your fuel filler from?
(keep up the awesome work!)

02-08-2016, 08:18 PM	#1
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	70 day crunch I started working on my truck in August 2005 and even started a post on here called my project. With other projects and family taking priority over the years I'm finally back thrashing on this build. My daughter, who was 13 when I started this resto is getting married in April. She's 24 now and has always loved this truck so she asked me to drive this truck away from her wedding. So here goes nothing.

02-08-2016, 08:25 PM	#2
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch Here's where I am. Cab has been gutted again, finished up install of the cpp rear frame notch and I have started body work on the cab. Attached Images

02-09-2016, 10:43 AM	#3
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch 2005 before the restoration began. Attached Images

02-09-2016, 10:45 AM	#4
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch Out of the barn and back to work. Attached Images

02-09-2016, 10:52 AM	#5
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch Here's a run down of what it has so far. 69 short wide converted to 5 lug, 4 wheel disc brakes with cross drilled and slotted rotors, 4-6 ECE drop, CPP c-notch in the rear, painless wiring, vintage air, power window conversion, 20x10's out back and 18x8's up front. All new bushings, stainless bolts and stainless brake lines. Gas tank has been relocated under the rear frame.

02-29-2016, 10:08 AM	#6
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch The days are counting down fast but I'm making progress. All new steering components installed, I lowered the truck 1.5" more in the front and 2" more in the rear for a total of 5.5" and 8" in the rear. I stripped and repainted the firewall and the inside of the cab. I painted the outside of the cab on Friday. Attached Images

02-29-2016, 10:14 AM	#7
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch I also found a high hump to put in the cab. Attached Images

02-29-2016, 10:54 AM	#8
Farm Shop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deer Creek, IL Posts: 145	Re: 70 day crunch Looking good! Is the high hump swap out of necessity? __________________ 1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e

02-29-2016, 01:41 PM	#9
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: 70 day crunch The new cab color looks good. What's the name?

02-29-2016, 01:49 PM	#10
AKC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 256	Re: 70 day crunch Crunch time is right! Good luck with the build. And congrats on the impending nuptials! __________________ 'Anela - AKC's 1968 C30 1T Flattie "Trouble Rides A Fast Horse..."

02-29-2016, 01:50 PM	#11
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,837	Re: 70 day crunch thats a real nice color!! __________________ 1967custom

02-29-2016, 09:58 PM	#15
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 470	Re: 70 day crunch Nice work, good luck getting this done in time! Great reason to get it done. Can't wait to see some awesome wedding pics

03-01-2016, 03:20 PM	#16
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch Bed is getting close. Hope to be painting it this weekend. Attached Images

03-01-2016, 03:22 PM	#17
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch Fuel filler. Attached Images

03-09-2016, 09:20 AM	#18
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch Got the bed painted this past weekend. Attached Images



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03-09-2016, 10:15 AM	#19
Farm Shop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deer Creek, IL Posts: 145	Re: 70 day crunch Looking good! __________________ 1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e

03-09-2016, 12:03 PM	#20
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 70 day crunch Ooooo, nice shiny paint! Nice work. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

03-09-2016, 12:44 PM	#21
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: 70 day crunch Cool story! I will be following along.

03-16-2016, 12:45 PM	#22
c10ss69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hayden Alabama Posts: 159	Re: 70 day crunch With only 33 days left to have this thing ready for shake down runs, I'm starting to have my doubts about finishing. But either way, more progress.. Attached Images

03-16-2016, 01:42 PM	#23
Farm Shop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deer Creek, IL Posts: 145	Re: 70 day crunch Doors, some front sheetmetal, and a seat... looks like you can do that in an evening and have 32 days to spare! lol Looking good. __________________ 1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e

03-16-2016, 01:49 PM	#24
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 470	Re: 70 day crunch Good to see the bed back on, the lines match up perfectly! At least you don't have to stain any wood and bolt it in haha! It's definitely getting down to the wire. You need a board member workday I'm hoping everything goes well and you can get it on the road!

03-16-2016, 02:11 PM	#25
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,309	Re: 70 day crunch Where did you purchase your fuel filler from? (keep up the awesome work!)

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