1970 swb c10 build thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grady5 · 06-10-2007, 08:20 PM

i dont have much to show yet but i would like the opinions of some experienced people so here are some pic of what i have so far. i have been a metal fabricator for 14yrs. but this is my first attempt at a vehicle. i got this truck for free about a year ago and am just now getting to it. any comments or advice is always welcome but pls be gentle its my first time.

oh yeah sorry about the bad pics i had to use my cell phone.

PanelDeland · 06-10-2007, 09:39 PM

WELCOME!!!Are you really building a frame from scratch for your first vehicle restoration/modification?That's a big chunk to bite off.Steering geometry and such is very important.Looks as if you know fabrication so you may be miles ahead over refurbishing a 40 year old base.Good luck with your project and post pics as you build.

grady5 · 06-10-2007, 10:12 PM

thanks for the kind welcome. i know its alot for the first time but i have a few friends that have done this who have offered to help and of course i found this place

msgross · 06-10-2007, 10:17 PM

wow...not many people have a barn like that, tools like that, free truck, and building a frame... I'd say you got it made! welcome and good luck. You can get some good money for your SWB frame once you do the swap....

**clay68c10** · 06-10-2007, 11:51 PM

Looks like a great project! I'd love to have the room/time to build a custom frame. Keep the pix coming.

grady5 · 06-11-2007, 06:41 PM

thanks everybody. i guess i do have it pretty good but i must say none of it is mine. the barn, shop, and tools all belong to my dad. he is pretty cool with letting me use it as long as i have everything out of the way and ready to work on monday morning. my time is limited as well. i work 5 & 1/2 days a week and have 3 small children so my only time for the truck is saturday afternoon if i dont have to work late. thanks again for the comments and i will post more pics as i progress.

65-72 chevytoys · 06-11-2007, 08:41 PM

Welcome from St. Augustine, FL

Best way to start off a project is a free truck and some skills.

JHART · 06-11-2007, 08:55 PM

Nice truck! Looks allot like mine.

Keep us posted!

grady5 · 06-12-2007, 08:13 PM

is anybody doing close to the same thing that i am? i would love to see some pics to compare. i will not be able to work on it this weekend its my daughters 6th birthday. please dont be shy to criticize i want it to be right in the end.

skchevota · 06-12-2007, 11:31 PM

Looks great, just wandering, isn't your tranny going to be at chest level next to you in the cab?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-12-2007, 11:42 PM

to the board

looks like youre oof to a hell of a start and i look forward to seeing more pics of it

grady5 · 06-13-2007, 06:24 PM

skchevota you got me thinking so i looked at the original frame today and i think i may have to lower the crossmember but that will not be a big deal since everything is just tacked in for now. as soon as i get the lower arms made i am going to mount the cab and front end and set a motor in place to check clearance. i will know more then. thanks for pointing that out thats why im here to learn.

PanelDeland · 06-13-2007, 08:22 PM

grady5,where in NC are you? Hopefully we can get a BB meet together in the next couple of months.Keep the pics coming.

kbs71 · 06-13-2007, 08:53 PM

heres a couple of links
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=211015&page=6
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206892
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230722
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=203958
the last one is Porterbuilts work. Check out some more of his build threads. there awsum. So is Rokins builds and I'm sure several others but these two come to mind.

grady5 · 06-13-2007, 11:12 PM

paneldeland i'm from southeastern nc near wilmington. kbs71 THANK YOU. the links were great those are some of the hottest frames i have ever seen. that porterbuilt is a genius. i wish i could afford his stuff but i also like making my own. anyways your links helped me greatly i cant thank you enough. now i want to see more.

Walts_restoration · 07-08-2007, 12:56 PM

any news?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2007, 01:38 PM

Looks like a good start on a 1st time project..

grady5 · 07-11-2007, 05:57 PM

unfortunatly there has been no progress for a few weeks. this is our busy season at work and my wife asked me to fence in the back yard so the truck suffers

I have to work a shut down this weekend so maybe next weekend i can get a little done.

duane67c-10 · 11-21-2007, 06:55 PM

Sweet!!!

grady5 · 11-21-2007, 08:25 PM

man, its been a while since i've been here. well not much progess i've been real busy at work and home. i did change the design of the front crossmember, mount the cab(which i now have a better one) lower crossmembers are bent but not finished. i have everything made for them but i question the material i was going to use for the bushings. now i am going to take the frame to a guy who builds racecar suspensions and have him check everything out so if i need to change anything i can do it now. i also found a 454 and turbo 400 i think i will get in a week or so. this weekend i have to swap the cab and somehow fit the bed so i can get started on the rear susp. i'm thinking about a similar to stock setup but i'm going to build a watts link instead of a panard bar.anyhow i will update with picks when i get a new camera since my old one broke and my phone taks really bad pics. later,chris

06-10-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	1970 swb c10 build thread i dont have much to show yet but i would like the opinions of some experienced people so here are some pic of what i have so far. i have been a metal fabricator for 14yrs. but this is my first attempt at a vehicle. i got this truck for free about a year ago and am just now getting to it. any comments or advice is always welcome but pls be gentle its my first time. oh yeah sorry about the bad pics i had to use my cell phone. Attached Images

06-10-2007, 09:39 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread WELCOME!!!Are you really building a frame from scratch for your first vehicle restoration/modification?That's a big chunk to bite off.Steering geometry and such is very important.Looks as if you know fabrication so you may be miles ahead over refurbishing a 40 year old base.Good luck with your project and post pics as you build. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-10-2007, 10:12 PM	#3
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread thanks for the kind welcome. i know its alot for the first time but i have a few friends that have done this who have offered to help and of course i found this place

06-10-2007, 10:17 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread wow...not many people have a barn like that, tools like that, free truck, and building a frame... I'd say you got it made! welcome and good luck. You can get some good money for your SWB frame once you do the swap.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 06-10-2007 at 10:18 PM.

06-10-2007, 11:51 PM	#5
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,904	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread Looks like a great project! I'd love to have the room/time to build a custom frame. Keep the pix coming. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

06-11-2007, 06:41 PM	#6
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread thanks everybody. i guess i do have it pretty good but i must say none of it is mine. the barn, shop, and tools all belong to my dad. he is pretty cool with letting me use it as long as i have everything out of the way and ready to work on monday morning. my time is limited as well. i work 5 & 1/2 days a week and have 3 small children so my only time for the truck is saturday afternoon if i dont have to work late. thanks again for the comments and i will post more pics as i progress.

06-11-2007, 08:41 PM	#7
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread Welcome from St. Augustine, FL Best way to start off a project is a free truck and some skills. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

06-11-2007, 08:55 PM	#8
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread Nice truck! Looks allot like mine. Keep us posted! __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

06-12-2007, 08:13 PM	#9
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread is anybody doing close to the same thing that i am? i would love to see some pics to compare. i will not be able to work on it this weekend its my daughters 6th birthday. please dont be shy to criticize i want it to be right in the end.

06-12-2007, 11:31 PM	#10
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread Looks great, just wandering, isn't your tranny going to be at chest level next to you in the cab?

06-12-2007, 11:42 PM	#11
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread to the board looks like youre oof to a hell of a start and i look forward to seeing more pics of it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-13-2007, 06:24 PM	#12
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread skchevota you got me thinking so i looked at the original frame today and i think i may have to lower the crossmember but that will not be a big deal since everything is just tacked in for now. as soon as i get the lower arms made i am going to mount the cab and front end and set a motor in place to check clearance. i will know more then. thanks for pointing that out thats why im here to learn.

06-13-2007, 08:22 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread grady5,where in NC are you? Hopefully we can get a BB meet together in the next couple of months.Keep the pics coming. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-13-2007, 08:53 PM	#14
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread heres a couple of links http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=211015&page=6 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206892 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230722 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=203958 the last one is Porterbuilts work. Check out some more of his build threads. there awsum. So is Rokins builds and I'm sure several others but these two come to mind. __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

06-13-2007, 11:12 PM	#15
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread paneldeland i'm from southeastern nc near wilmington. kbs71 THANK YOU. the links were great those are some of the hottest frames i have ever seen. that porterbuilt is a genius. i wish i could afford his stuff but i also like making my own. anyways your links helped me greatly i cant thank you enough. now i want to see more.



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07-08-2007, 12:56 PM	#16
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread any news? __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-08-2007, 01:38 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread Looks like a good start on a 1st time project.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-11-2007, 05:57 PM	#18
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread unfortunatly there has been no progress for a few weeks. this is our busy season at work and my wife asked me to fence in the back yard so the truck suffers I have to work a shut down this weekend so maybe next weekend i can get a little done.

11-21-2007, 06:55 PM	#19
duane67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fairview tennessee Posts: 122	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread Sweet!!!

11-21-2007, 08:25 PM	#20
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: 1970 swb c10 build thread man, its been a while since i've been here. well not much progess i've been real busy at work and home. i did change the design of the front crossmember, mount the cab(which i now have a better one) lower crossmembers are bent but not finished. i have everything made for them but i question the material i was going to use for the bushings. now i am going to take the frame to a guy who builds racecar suspensions and have him check everything out so if i need to change anything i can do it now. i also found a 454 and turbo 400 i think i will get in a week or so. this weekend i have to swap the cab and somehow fit the bed so i can get started on the rear susp. i'm thinking about a similar to stock setup but i'm going to build a watts link instead of a panard bar.anyhow i will update with picks when i get a new camera since my old one broke and my phone taks really bad pics. later,chris Last edited by grady5; 11-21-2007 at 08:26 PM.

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