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07-21-2012, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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Project O.G. - My First Ever Build
It's a 1970 Chevy C/10 swb. I purchased it from the original owner's son (80 years old himself). He said he had gotten it from his dad back in 1981. It seems to have lead a fairly easy life. Although, I'm told there was a minor incident with a cow 15-20 years ago, requiring the replacement of the hood and passenger side fender. So, he said since the new panels needed painting, he decided to have the entire truck painted (since he never liked the white roof anyway ." Also, he told me that about the time the odometer rolled over they put another engine in it (a 307 ). I'm told that it's the original seat but it has been recovered (obviously). The truck runs and drives, shifts smoothly, pulls to the right when braking and needs a muffler.
I'm not totally sure what direction I'm going to go with this but the original plans were to keep it as factory looking as possible (it took me a little while to find one that hadn't been modified), lower the stance and make it reliable and roadworthy. Also, add pwr steering, pwr brakes, A/C and possibly swap the drive train for a 350/350 combo. But since I'm no mechanic, we'll see how it goes. So, before I get the "This Thread Is Worthless..." . Here are some pics. Last edited by cericd; 08-25-2016 at 03:13 PM. |
07-21-2012, 02:09 PM | #2 |
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More pics. Some were taken by the previous owner.
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07-21-2012, 02:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build
Congratulations!
I've been following your other thread, welcome to new/old truck ownership! Looks like a Solid start. Enjoy it!
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07-21-2012, 03:04 PM | #4 |
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That's a lot of options!
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07-21-2012, 03:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build
solid rust free shorty, sweet!
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07-21-2012, 03:48 PM | #6 |
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Hey Mitchy916...
as that truck is a definite keeper. It looks like its in really nice shape. Keep us posted and Oh yes...thanks for the pics
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07-21-2012, 04:00 PM | #7 |
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It is reaLY NICE TO GET PICS AND WELCOME ABOARD
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07-21-2012, 04:12 PM | #8 |
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Glad to help you man.. anytime.
The truck looks great.. me likey! Posted via Mobile Device
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07-21-2012, 04:36 PM | #9 |
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I knowed it, I jus knowed it!!! nice find!
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07-21-2012, 06:29 PM | #10 |
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Very nice! Congrats on your find.I would like to find one like that myself.
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07-22-2012, 09:24 AM | #11 |
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So, what comes first? I agree we need to find some wheels.
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07-22-2012, 09:28 AM | #12 |
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I really like that truck. Congratulations and good luck. As you know, if you have questions, this is the place to get answers.
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07-22-2012, 10:04 AM | #13 |
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Well, guys I'd like to add pwr steering and update the brakes. I found a nice "how to" thread on hear for the pwr steering and it seems like most of the stuff can be bought new but I need to locate a set of pulleys and brackets. I was talking to my neighbor about it and he said that if I plan to put AC on it in the future (which I do) that I should get the pulley that will allow for the addition of that when it's time. I found the parts in a "for sale" thread on here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518070 but they had already been sold. So if anyone knows of a set for sale that would be great.
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07-22-2012, 10:21 AM | #14 |
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I kinda like the 'Armstrong' steering
But thats a great place to start.. Posted via Mobile Device
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07-22-2012, 10:48 AM | #15 |
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The list is kinda long now to decide what's first. If I run across a nice sport bumper then the swapping out of that "sweet" cowboy bumper will be first.
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07-22-2012, 03:00 PM | #16 |
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I am watching for a bumper, brackets and pullys for you. Did you decide on some 6 lug rallys for now? Or are you going with steelies?
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07-22-2012, 08:58 PM | #17 |
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sounds like a good plan so far
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07-23-2012, 03:16 PM | #18 |
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So, .. 'Project O.G.' .. What does that mean? Old Gold maybe ?
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07-23-2012, 03:40 PM | #19 |
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Yeah. I was trying to come up with a name but is seems everthing I thought of was taken. Goldilocks, Old Gold, Fools Gold, Gold Digger. So I just put O.G. Old Gold, Original Gangsta. Whatever. I even thought Goldfish. I'm always up for a name change. I just figured I'd better get a thread up with or without a name that I like.
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07-23-2012, 09:14 PM | #21 |
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lookin good
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07-23-2012, 11:37 PM | #22 |
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Congrats on the truck! I found this from your other thread about finding a solid truck and it sure looks like you scored a nice one! I like it a lot and like the bagging it PB style idea
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07-24-2012, 12:12 AM | #23 |
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Great looking truck !
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07-24-2012, 01:22 PM | #24 |
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Truck looks nice...Hope there aren't to many surprises lurking underneath..
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07-24-2012, 05:40 PM | #25 |
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None of my bidness, but I'd run on down to the pick a part and get the whole front drive off a 98-99 silverado. Serp belt, ac, ps pump, all for under 2 bills, and the later ac comp is supposed to be the best of the lot. Then I'd go find someone parting a 81-87 chevy truck and cut the frame at the firewall with a sawzall and give 100-150 for it, and get the brake booster and all the lines to the front crossmember. Then I'd invite all the guys over and have a weekend party! Of course I'd also order the parts for the slam-ola at the same time. Great find, even if you do nothing with it! You could just give it the scrubbin it needs and drive the stew outta it and it'd still be cool! Most importantly, HAVE FUN!
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