High end restoration on a base model - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

factorystock · 12-04-2019, 05:38 AM

Now this is something that is rarely seen, a super high end resto on a base model C 10 8ft fleetside. The right look and colors from every angle. Just goes to show you the beauty of the simple things in life. Not mine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Chevro...QAAOSwbb5dp6ko

**special-K** · 12-04-2019, 08:44 AM

Thanks for sharing.

It's very nice to see a person exercise restraint and just restore a basic example of these trucks to it's original state. It's actually easier to turn one into a Cheyenne Suoer than do a correct original base trim model.

We had a member from the tidewater region of Virginia who restored a '69 (IIRC) SWB Stepside as it was built, 505 paint, green interior, white caps & bumpers, 250-6, 3spd...with overdrive!. I could handle driving that!

67C10Step · 12-04-2019, 09:12 AM

That is really nice. There are times that better is not, well, better. I like seeing examples of what you would have seen on the lot back in the day.

**70cst** · 12-04-2019, 09:02 PM

Agreed ... even in it simplistic form these truck rock.

70LonghornCST · 12-04-2019, 09:24 PM

Now that's one fine truck!

yuccales · 12-04-2019, 09:51 PM

Very nice looking truck!

toolboxchev · 12-04-2019, 10:14 PM

IMO that would be my preference to a chopped, lowered, shortened vehicle. So many of them end up that way it is to me kinda a shame.

To each his own, I would enjoy puttin round town in that one.

71gmcC15 · 12-05-2019, 11:51 AM

Still to fancy. It got sidemolding haha

**HO455** · 12-05-2019, 12:15 PM

Even the low option trucks were/are glamorous.

Chevys4life · 12-05-2019, 01:28 PM

Thanks for sharing the photos. It's definitely the simplicity that's beautiful about these old trucks.

70c10-08 · 12-05-2019, 10:43 PM

In a world full of how to convert your LWB 69 C/20 into a 67 C/10 shorty with 5 bolt wheels that handle like a Corvette with A/C. I absolutely love this truck and the resto the guy did to it. To show future generations how trucks really were back then manual brakes, no tilt, no power steering, no a/c, 3 on the tree, painted bumpers and hubcaps now that's a truck. Makes a man really appreciate what even the w/t models have now.

**kidatheart** · 12-05-2019, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

imo that would be my preference to a chopped, lowered, shortened vehicle. So many of them end up that way it is to me kinda a shame.

To each his own, i would enjoy puttin round town in that one.

x2!

PanelDeland · 12-05-2019, 11:58 PM

I love the resto they did.
JMHO But these trucks are like a woman, if she can't pull it off in a black sheath dress and pearls, you can't put enough lipstick on that pig to make me want to kiss it.

**special-K** · 12-07-2019, 08:09 AM

The best thing about these trucks is what they are, not what you do to change them. I like them all. I'll be building a hot li'l pick 'em up, the '67. That is a truck totally from parts. I take each truck as it comes. I have no paint to match, SPID to guide me to what is correct, so I have a chance to create as I please, so my correctness goes to using what was available in this era or the few years since (not many brand new trucks got modified back then) and doing what I recall being done in that time. It's about nostalgia. I keep stock trucks stock or only do what was typical in their time in the way of accessories. Those, too, are part of the historic element.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-07-2019, 11:40 AM

Super nice.

12-04-2019, 05:38 AM	#1
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,351	High end restoration on a base model Now this is something that is rarely seen, a super high end resto on a base model C 10 8ft fleetside. The right look and colors from every angle. Just goes to show you the beauty of the simple things in life. Not mine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Chevro...QAAOSwbb5dp6ko

12-04-2019, 08:44 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: High end restoration on a base model Thanks for sharing. It's very nice to see a person exercise restraint and just restore a basic example of these trucks to it's original state. It's actually easier to turn one into a Cheyenne Suoer than do a correct original base trim model. We had a member from the tidewater region of Virginia who restored a '69 (IIRC) SWB Stepside as it was built, 505 paint, green interior, white caps & bumpers, 250-6, 3spd...with overdrive!. I could handle driving that! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-04-2019, 09:12 AM	#3
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,402	Re: High end restoration on a base model That is really nice. There are times that better is not, well, better. I like seeing examples of what you would have seen on the lot back in the day. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

12-04-2019, 09:02 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: High end restoration on a base model Agreed ... even in it simplistic form these truck rock. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-04-2019, 09:24 PM	#5
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: High end restoration on a base model Now that's one fine truck! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-04-2019, 09:51 PM	#6
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,580	Re: High end restoration on a base model Very nice looking truck!

12-04-2019, 10:14 PM	#7
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: High end restoration on a base model IMO that would be my preference to a chopped, lowered, shortened vehicle. So many of them end up that way it is to me kinda a shame. To each his own, I would enjoy puttin round town in that one.

12-05-2019, 11:51 AM	#8
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: High end restoration on a base model Still to fancy. It got sidemolding haha __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

12-05-2019, 12:15 PM	#9
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,787	Re: High end restoration on a base model Even the low option trucks were/are glamorous. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-05-2019, 01:28 PM	#10
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 637	Re: High end restoration on a base model Thanks for sharing the photos. It's definitely the simplicity that's beautiful about these old trucks.

12-05-2019, 10:43 PM	#11
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 546	Re: High end restoration on a base model In a world full of how to convert your LWB 69 C/20 into a 67 C/10 shorty with 5 bolt wheels that handle like a Corvette with A/C. I absolutely love this truck and the resto the guy did to it. To show future generations how trucks really were back then manual brakes, no tilt, no power steering, no a/c, 3 on the tree, painted bumpers and hubcaps now that's a truck. Makes a man really appreciate what even the w/t models have now.

12-05-2019, 11:58 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: High end restoration on a base model I love the resto they did. JMHO But these trucks are like a woman, if she can't pull it off in a black sheath dress and pearls, you can't put enough lipstick on that pig to make me want to kiss it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-07-2019, 08:09 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: High end restoration on a base model The best thing about these trucks is what they are, not what you do to change them. I like them all. I'll be building a hot li'l pick 'em up, the '67. That is a truck totally from parts. I take each truck as it comes. I have no paint to match, SPID to guide me to what is correct, so I have a chance to create as I please, so my correctness goes to using what was available in this era or the few years since (not many brand new trucks got modified back then) and doing what I recall being done in that time. It's about nostalgia. I keep stock trucks stock or only do what was typical in their time in the way of accessories. Those, too, are part of the historic element. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-07-2019, 11:40 AM	#15
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: High end restoration on a base model Super nice. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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