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Old 02-15-2012, 11:11 PM   #1
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nickels and dimes

well i thought i would share my build. its a 70 c10 longbed that is a total project. its full of rust but clean title and uncut dash. how could i go wrong lol. i am planning on completely shaving the body and have it sitting on air. will also be doing a 5lug and disk brakes conversion and auto with a 350sbc.
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Old 02-15-2012, 11:13 PM   #2
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Old 02-15-2012, 11:16 PM   #3
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Old 02-15-2012, 11:18 PM   #4
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Welcome to the forum. Thanks for the photos
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Old 02-15-2012, 11:19 PM   #6
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well this is where i am at as of now.
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Old 02-17-2012, 05:17 PM   #7
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ok guys big question. im thinking of going with 73-87 3in drop spindles on my 70 c10. i want to use the the 73-87 disk brakes. what all would i have to change and also whats the deal with the 1.25 or 1" rotors?
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Old 02-23-2012, 04:00 PM   #8
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well got to sale the project. if anyone is looking for one let me know.
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Old 06-08-2012, 01:01 AM   #9
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got to get back to work on the truck. glad i didnt sale it. just got the cab off today.


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Old 06-08-2012, 01:02 AM   #10
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sorry about the bad pics. will get better ones tomarrow.
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Old 06-08-2012, 02:21 AM   #11
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looks like you made good progress! welcome to the board
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Old 06-08-2012, 02:30 AM   #12
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thanks. im going to get to work on the cab early in the morning. should have it ready for paint in a few weeks.
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Old 06-08-2012, 05:32 PM   #13
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lookin at this your welding will improve greatly with all the practice you are going to get looks like a lot of work to come but what will it mean 2 you when you see it all painted and running? Best put some elastic on your buttons to make up from the swelling of your chest.
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Old 06-09-2012, 01:25 AM   #14
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lol yeah thanks. i just can wait until i have the cab ready for paint.hahaha.
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