Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
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I thought it was about time that I start a build thread on this site. I have been browsing around looking at other projects and builds for quite some time. My older brother’s first vehicle was a 1970 LWB C10 and ever since I have been hooked on the 67-72 design. My first vehicle was a 1972 LWB Custom 10 Deluxe with the Highlander package. Now I have a 1968 SWB that I picked up not long after I finished college. Here is the low down on my project.
I purchased this vehicle with the plans of a complete frame off restoration that would include upgrading all of the mechanicals to modernized components. As you will see in the photos, it was originally a step side with a six cylinder and a three speed manual transmission. The dates on the photos are correct and I am hoping to gain some motivation from setting up this thread to help get my project across the goal line. As you are all aware, projects are usually the first things to get put on the back burner when time and money run thin but I am determined to get the old truck back on the road again. I have put a few pictures below that begin to paint the picture of my project, and I figure pictures are a better way to show my progress and vision rather than words. So here we go… |
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sweet deal! looks like some fun, i also love the garage also!
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Looks very clean!
Keep the pics coming. |
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Here are more pictures of the current suspension setup:
Front: Stock control arms and cross member ECE complete suspension rebuild kit ECE sway bar ECE 1 inch drop springs KYB shocks Baer GT+ Brakes with 2.5 inch drop spindles ECE quick ratio steering box Rear: ECE extreme drop center cross memeber ECE trailing arms ECE 5 inch drop springs Currie 9+ rear axle housing ('72 dimensions) w/ 31 spline axles ECE super track bar ECE shock relocation brackets KYB shocks Baer GT+ Brakes |
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Frame looks sweet!
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looks good so far, keep the pics coming
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New fleetside bed (with steel floor)
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:welcome2: to the site.
----- What was used to paint the chassis? Looks like what I used, ZR. If yes, how do you like it? Also, nice trailing arms, very good quality (I have also). |
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Very cool.
Sorry, I thought ZR because in some areas it looks like there's a red undercoating. All looking top notch, keep up the good work. |
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After the frame and bed were squared away I moved on to repairing the typical cab rust. I started by making a roll around adjustable cab cart. I also made sure the design could double as a bed cart by moving around a few of the mounting points.
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Look like a good start. Ours had been both fun and costly but well worth it
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nice, beautiful job on the cart also !
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I am currently working on rust repair of the cab. Here is what I started with on the passenger side.
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First step, rust removal...
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nice work
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Looking good, very clean.
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In with the new...
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nice work. :ito:
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More progress...
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More progress...
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Nice work
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NICE !! Looks like you started with a pretty solid truck.
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More progress pictures...
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look at you rockin the baer brakes! your frame looks nice. you also do some awesome sheet metal work, i wish my cab corners turned out that nice. i'm going to be running around here throwing fits now. really curious to see it completed.
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lookin very nice
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Thanks for all of the encouragement. I finally got one of my NOS rocker panels installed.
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Nicely done!!
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lookin good
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I put a little primer on my completed rocker panel installation and decided to take a picture with some of the larger pieces I removed. I also started in on the driver's side. Now that I have some experience under my belt things are moving faster the second time around.
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Superb looking work, and great frame! But truck schmuck, I want that cart! That's awesome!
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Finally got rid of the rust on the driver’s side and have started to build my way back out.
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I'll have some more truck progress pictures to post in the next couple of weeks. I have been making progress on house/yard work lately. I've also got a new toy that has been distracting as well. I finally got a crate engine for my project but a Camaro was wrapped around it. :)
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Amazing work on the rust repair on the cab. Hope mine turns out that well. The ZL1 is sick as well. Keep up the nice work man.
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Love the ZL1
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Hows the drivers side coming along?
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