my $500 daily diver project

[sparks427]

Well I figured I'd throw my old girl on here. 71 c10 Cheyenne. 350 3spd auto, factory a/c blah blah blah haha. Bought it for 500 bucks and almost felt bad handing the guy that little of money for the thing and drove her home! Everything but the a/c and cargo light worked as well. I've posted questions on issues I've had along the way but I figured I'd throw it in a build thread. The guy also threw in both new rockers and cab corners as well. Since I've gotten it I've put on 2.5" drop spindles and 3" drop springs up front, and 3" drop springs and 2" blocks in the rear. Plans are too eventually bag it but I've got to do other stuff before I can do that and have it work right so I'm doing what I can as I can till that a possibility! Hope you guys enjoy!!

[Dm1pfoy1]

Awesome truck once in a week or so feel free to reach out if you ever want to go crusing. Would love to bag mine eventually too just waiting to get $$ together. Foy.j.patrick@gmail.com if you ever want to get a hole of me.

[sparks427]

Right on! Sounds good to me! Likewise mines adamjake250@gmail.com! I've been running around with dieselwrencher for a while now and he's gotten me into this era of truck and I'm loving it and having a blast with them! It's always awesome to meet new guys and get new inspirations!

[Dm1pfoy1]

Originally Posted by sparks427

Right on! Sounds good to me! Likewise mines adamjake250@gmail.com! I've been running around with dieselwrencher for a while now and he's gotten me into this era of truck and I'm loving it and having a blast with them! It's always awesome to meet new guys and get new inspirations!

Talked to diesel several times on here he is a great guy from conversations ive had. This is my first classic and can't say there is many cars ive ever enjoyed so entirely as this. I look forward to meeting up some time. You do good guys at all? Looking to maybe set up with a few guys and hang out this year.

[sparks427]

I did a lot when I was younger, and have with d.w. I thought about it this year but work will dictate some of that. But I'd be down!

[sparks427]

Figured since I found some of the progress pics I'd post them up. The engine being dirty is bugging me though with all the other stuff I've cleaned up and painted...

[mcbassin]

I'm going to follow along. For 500 bones looks like you did real well.

[sparks427]

Thanks! I'm doing things as the funds allow as I'm sure everybody can relate to. I'm kinda suck at the moment though, I have random parts for various projects on it but not enough to finish anything. Then I confirmed today my fear that my blazer tank is to tall and will hang to low unless I raise the bed floor and mount it higher, but with putting bags on it I'm not sure I want a metal tank hanging down anyhow... But I'll keep posting as I do things!

[Dm1pfoy1]

Hey wanted to ask you interested in white front bumper? I got one would like to see it go to some one that could use it. Not greatest shape but could have it up here by Sunday its down where I store truck and bringing that up this weekend.

[sparks427]

I still have the chrome bumper, but I haven't put it back on for several reasons, I don't want to have to take it back off again when I go to fix the cab or pull the motor. I gave an old white bumper some thought though, just not sure which way I'd rather go, the chrome one has definetly seen better days.

[sparks427]

Just a small update, went to the swap meet in town today and picked up a set of valve covers. I like the old script covers. Gotta figure out pcv and breathers but I'll make them work! Best part was they only cost 10 bucks!!

[flykelley]

Originally Posted by sparks427

Figured since I found some of the progress pics I'd post them up. The engine being dirty is bugging me though with all the other stuff I've cleaned up and painted...

Where are you mounting the speakers? Im use to the Bose in my 05 and Im spoiled. Haven't even began to figure out how to get some good tunes in my truck.


Mike

[sparks427]

They are currently mounted on the kick panels. I plan on covering them in black vinyl material that I have but haven't done that yet. it seems to work good for now. I'd also like to get the dual in dash speaker at some point as well and put 6x9s behind the seats when I finally get the tank moved.