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So I picked up this truck in New Mexico back in 2001 after deciding on doing a frame up restoration for the first time. I don't have much experience but I try to learn pretty quickly. I stripped down the bare frame and primered it before I realized that I didn't want to use it. I picked up a cheap 77 C10 donor truck with a great running suspension that my 454 would bolt right up to. It's been 12 yrs now, working on it off and on, more off than on. I still have a long ways to go.
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Here is the 77 donor that I got from a great friend. Kind've wished I kept it to restore at some point.
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I sandblasted all the sheet metal and placed it on the 77 frame.
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Looks like a good start.
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Before I sandblasted.
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The 454 I got from a friend.
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Right after I had it rebuilt in 2004.
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Painted it Chevrolet blue.
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Looks good, and like the Chevy blue
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(April '09) Sandblasted the bottom of the cab and found some the typical rust spots.
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(April '09) Sprayed some primer on the bare metal on the bottom of the cab for the time being. Even though its been 4yrs now.
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(Apr '09) Sandblasted and primered the 77 frame where the cab lies.
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(Nov. '11) I started to rebuild the front suspension of the '77 frame. Here are some before pics.
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Sandblasted and painted
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More suspension work.
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Subscribed. Nice build.
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How do the factory mounts from the 77 line up with the body?
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Thanks Av8tr33337.
I liked to know if I could be doing something better or doing something wrong. Primed67, the front cab mounts line up perfectly, but I have the cab sitting on the frame, so I plan on bolting it directly to it. The rest of mounts, I will have to make. Unless someone knows a vendor making 52 to 77 mounts? I'm aware of the S10 conversions kits, but I'm sure they won't work, unless I cut them up. |
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Where you able to use the power steering from the 77? Thanks!
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Primed67, I haven't tried to mock up the steering yet.
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Looks like a great project.
I also have a big block that was built in my early 20's and now I'm 46. Car is in the waiting mode. Interesting build, you've got my attention. |
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Bomp, thanks! I hope I can weld the metal at least half as good as you can. Yeah can't wait to fire that 454!!
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Painting and putting on the motor mounts and installed the engine.
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My new rims waiting for some rubber.
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Starting to cut out the drivers side rusty/bad cab sheet metal.
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