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Hello all. I have, for a long time now, wanted to have a build worth sharing and worth creating a build thread. Now I think I have something worth sharing, or at least documenting.
So, meet my 1967 C10 I bought in Sumter, South Carolina and trailered back to Williamsburg, Virginia. Also attached is a photo of it on the U-Haul rental, in a parking garage. Talk about worried, it was the only area available for parking when staying the night in Sumter. 3 inch clearance to the ceiling, assuming the builders actually followed guidelines when they built it. |
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Some better views of the outside, the patina, and the for some reason primered roof. I will more than likely wetsand the primer off and more than likely paint it an eggshell color, being it has the paint divider trim.
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Some pictures of the rot, I intend on replacing inner / outer rockers and having a paint matched rattle can made up. Other than these spots and the bed floor, like normal, it seems rather good.
The core support needs removal and replacement, as they usually do, so I have ordered a new core support. |
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Got it home and began the total teardown, as you can see the radiator core support was so roached I just cut it down the middle and broke the mounting bolts (they were weld-fused in place) and pulled it out in two pieces to make this easier.
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And here is the chassis I will be using the 67 body for. At the moment its a 5.5/7 drop with a 350 that has a mild cam and intake. Frame was coated in multiple applications of POR15. Front suspension is CPP tubular arms with a 3 inch drop spring and 2.5 inch drop spindle/disc conversion. Rear is a 5 inch drop spring, 2 inch drop block, React suspension tubular arms, CPP crossmember, CPP small notch, Ridetech sway bar set up. Driveshaft is locally made w/ 1310 joints and a LMC poly carrier. Tank is the Boyd Welding relocation kit. I will be changing from the NV3500 5 speed to either a THM350 or 700R4. Still deciding.
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Nice!!!! Definitely looking forward to seeing your progress.
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I like it, I’m in for the build
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Not a ton of work this weekend on the truck, did some side work to save for whichever transmission I decide to go with. So I addressed some of the 67-on-a-70-frame conversion, starting with radiator support. Removed the radiator support brackets off the 67 cutting the rivets out (yay), and cleaning up and POR-15'ing. My girlfriend was there for emotional support, as you can clearly see :lol: .
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And its all set. Had to clearance one mount bracket for the power steering style steering gear, and got the React crossmember all set. Time to move onto full body disassembly.
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Nice work! I like the 503 trucks.
Good luck, Rg |
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Been steadily getting this truck torn apart, by myself mainly (with the exception of my mom helping move my hood :D ).
Removed the old V8 and 2 speed to get on the selling block to offset some of the costs of this build. Even mocked up a fender for some motivation on how it'll sit. Its a super rough idea but its an idea none the less. Attachment 2172492 Attachment 2172493 |
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Moving forward with the plan, Ive decided on the 700R4 four speed auto, (also known as a 4L60) - I had a rough decision between the three speed and four, but after reading more of Delmo's builds, I decided if Del runs it then theres my answer.
I ordered a Jasper unit, came with the installation kit, and best yet - they are produced/rebuilt in the USA. :flagw: Also, picked up a nice piece for myself that Ive been eyeing for a very long time, the Sniper EFI. Now I just need to figure out plumbing and such. Attachment 2172494 Attachment 2172495 Attachment 2172496 |
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Howdy from right down the road! Im in Yorktown. Nice truck
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Been a bit of some time, but I have been working every day after work to get more and more done. So finally some nice weather came over Virginia last weekend and I got a chance to really clean out the cowl and see what Im dealing with. It was filled with debris and packed in deep. Luckily everything inside is all good and the fire wall channel is rather clean. Also removed the tin and rivet floor corner, and wow that is some serious daylight. Also found why the windshield leaked, the last guy to replace it rippled the hell out of it. Thankful it wasnt rusted away.
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Installed the new Boyd fuel pump flange with the Aeromotive 340 pump and such. Boy EFI is expensive!
Attachment 2176614 Got the fuel lines plumbed down the frame rail. Attachment 2176615 And got the regulator mounted and return situated. Attachment 2176616 |
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Got the fuel pump wiring ran down the frame.. nothing special, but look at all those grade 8 bolts!
Attachment 2176620 Went through the rear of the chassis and got everything torqued and marked. Attachment 2176621 Got the transmission installed, now I need to get the driveshaft shortened. Attachment 2176622 Since Im running the exhaust literally through the frame rail I decided to use the Earl's Flame Guard to keep heat off the wiring, especially for the fuel pump. Attachment 2176623 And the most painful part, making the list... Attachment 2176624 |
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What did you paint the frame with?
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oh, she sexy
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Looking good! You’re doing it right
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Had some beautiful weather these past few days, got the doors open and enjoyed it some after work.
Attachment 2177494 Not much of an update, just got the trans cooler lines set, I used The Right Stuff TTC6803, states its for a 67-72 with a TH350/400, but works fine with a little bending (expected). All fittings work, transmission adapter for the 700R4 is 800-755 by Dorman. Pics for install reference. Attachment 2177495 Attachment 2177496 Attachment 2177497 |
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Small update, removed bed by myself which was an all day ordeal with just jacks, a hydraulic jack, and myself.
Attachment 2178809 Attachment 2178810 Got the bed placed and fitted, these tires I have now are a 235/75/15 (I think?) and look OK - I may want to go from the 28.5 tire to a 30 for a bit of some tuck. Attachment 2178811 |
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Not a huge update from this weekend, removed cab from chassis to sell the chassis since I wont be in need of it. Kind of sketchy on your own at 10PM, but its what we do. Used some 4by4s to support the cab, propped up by some 2x4s to allow the cab mounts to rest on the wood (since the rockers and cab corners were kind of weak, didn't want to trust those to support it).
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Took a break from working on the cab and replaced the emergency brake cables, front and rear. Heard the Delco parts were better, I had some aftermarkets on the truck that just absolutely sucked.
Attachment 2180791 Fitment of these emergency brake cables is not so great when adding to the aftermarket rear control arms (React Suspension arms, seem to be a universal problem for all tubular aftermarket arms though), so I had to grind open the mounting 'seat' for the retaining clip. Attachment 2180792 I was also advised to remove about 5-6 coils from the cable to make sure it doesn't bunch up in the drum and cause issues. Attachment 2180793 Attachment 2180794 |
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Some beginning to rust repair.
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Well, now I have more space! Sold the frame yesterday. I was for sure needing the room to breathe in this garage.
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Couple updates from the last few weekends.
Cleaned up the firewall, found some of the original wax markings, kind of cool. Will probably clean up more and clear coat. Attachment 2185714 Attachment 2185715 Attachment 2185716 Attachment 2185717 |
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Working on getting the most important panels fitted, inner rocker and outer rocker, to make sure I'm on the right track. Then once I've anchored those down Ill move outwards on the supports and such. Also got the new control arms installed, adjustable, so I'll need to adjust those back another 1.5"
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Update. Got the front passenger cab support located and installed, installed floor pan and have it all stitched up, just need to finish making the flange for the firewall section, as those older floor pan patches are kind of... poor. Working currently on the A-pillar patch and kick panel piece. Trying to get it all centered and working well with the rocker and such, so that the door gap looks OK.
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Also wanted to show the new KeyParts stampings they have of these floor pans. The passenger side I used an old TriPlus pan as it was available locally and I needed it quickly. Boy does this new driver's side pan look amazing. Firewall flange, throttle pedal provision, inner rocker portion and drain are there and the hole for the body bolt looks spot on (usually have to clock them).
Attachment 2188341 Removing the old rear cab support (entire piece), I had to remove these rear cab wall brackets / supports, 12 spot welds, but as per GM quality in the late 60s I just had to remove a few and pop the others off. Wow! Attachment 2188342 |
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Great build progress...thanks for sharing!
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Thank you. Long time coming. Hoping to have it driving by Summertime. We will see!
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Getting the A pillar all set, I didn't quite like the new patches they make for these, the lower fender mount provision always seems to be weak or off center on these, so I utilized the original one. Kick panel prepped. Installed the fender to check on gaps, all looks very good.
Attachment 2189532 Attachment 2189533 Attachment 2189534 Attachment 2189535 Attachment 2189536 Also, just to note, the reason I post so many photos with my posts, is for reference. A lot of these boards are kind of dying out, and the information is kind of thinner being photo servers are gone, and other reasons. So I post these for those learning who want to fix theirs and use my photos for reference. |
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Before I install everything, I'm going through doing the Eastwood prep stuff, internal cavity / frame coating on pillars, supports, inner rockers etc., and while I waited to dry I visited a local junk yard that has a few 67-72's, this 67 GMC was rather clean, grabbed some stuff off it for the heck of it.
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Great build so far! I'm right down the road in Virginia Beach and have a pretty cool '72 that I've been building. (Post-build thread to come soon, but you can watch it on my YouTube now - channel: "Tiny Garage Fabrication")
I dig the 4Runners! I'm a Toyota fanatic myself. Just sold my 3rd Gen ('98) to my ex, but I've got six vintage Toyotas from the 80's ('83 & '85 Celicas, '85 Van, '87 Hilux, '87 MR2, and '89 Camry AllTrac) |
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Moving sloooowwwww this past weekend, but slow is good when working with sensitive gaps and pieces. Burned in the kick panel spot welds, with some of my favorite rosette welds (just to be covered up :( ), and then got the square nuts burned into the a-pillar piece and burned in the a-pillar fully. Moved onto the b-pillar piece (really nicely re-stamped by KeyParts if I may add), and neutralizing the rust in the cab corner's inside. While I waited for the phosphoric acid to do its work I ground down most of the welds on the inner rocker. I would imagine this week I will have the outer rocker fit, primered and welded in place.
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Just went home on lunch to check on the cab corner to see how the phospho was working on the rust in the corner, and its really cleaned it well. Will be primering this tonight and pressing forward. Once this is done I will get the rear of the cab corner replaced, and paint matched. Had a local shop match the faded paint and set me up with a few rattle cans. Will have pictures of everything further hopefully by this weekend.
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