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**Clyde65** · 09-05-2018, 08:02 PM

Starting to document the transformation of my truck. I have had Clyde since 1989, I got him road ready and started to drive him. Sorry no pictures of the beginning.

These are the things that I have done to my truck prior to build thread.

Rebuilt front suspension
2.5” CPP drop spindles
2” drop springs
72 front sway bar
Shock relocators
KYB shocks

Rebuilt rear suspension
Rebuilt 12 bolt
3.73:1 gears
Eaton Posi

Relocated fuel tank
Boyd’s 63-72 c10 19 Gal tank

American Racing radiator

2005 4.8l fi motor
2002 4l60e trans
Tune by: Nelson Performance
Harness by: Clinebarger

**Clyde65** · 09-05-2018, 08:05 PM

Here is Clyde in 2002, high pockets and all.

**Clyde65** · 09-05-2018, 08:13 PM

Bed rebuild. 2016

New wood, stained like MAR-K has on their site.

67-72 C10 Sport Bumper also

**Clyde65** · 09-05-2018, 08:18 PM

Tear down for paint

**Clyde65** · 09-05-2018, 08:20 PM

and the dirty work begins

**Clyde65** · 09-05-2018, 08:23 PM

also added the center AC vent and side vents from Corvette Jim

Indian113 · 09-05-2018, 08:33 PM

Clyde, is Looking Pretty Sharp!

**Clyde65** · 09-05-2018, 09:09 PM

Added some bling to Clyde today

jhrusk · 09-06-2018, 07:58 AM

Very nice.

**Clyde65** · 01-04-2019, 08:45 PM

New front springs, rear bumper on and a ball joint replacement.

Katrina/10 · 01-05-2019, 08:24 AM

Looks better than ever!

SCOTI · 01-07-2019, 08:36 PM

Wow. Got a lot done over the fall months

Indian113 · 01-07-2019, 09:47 PM

Clean Machine!

straight6chevyguy · 01-09-2019, 01:27 PM

Wow!
I'm not really a lowered truck fan, but your's looks really good!

**Clyde65** · 01-28-2019, 11:03 AM

Thank You sir!

**Clyde65** · 01-28-2019, 11:07 AM

Got the grill disasembled, parts sent for powder coating. I cleaned and sprayed new color on the letters, look pretty good.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-28-2019, 11:28 AM

Hey Clyde, that grille looks beautiful! Also love the rest of the truck.
I have a question if you don't mind answering about the rear suspension setup you have. I have seen your other posts about the truck bed trailer you have and the sweet camper as well, and I was wondering how the truck handled it with being lowered. I want to lower mine some, but still want to be able to tow a truck bed trailer and my dad's Champion bass boat. Thanks in advance!

kdad · 01-28-2019, 02:03 PM

That grill looks amazing!! As well as the rest of the truck.

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kdad

That grill looks amazing!! As well as the rest of the truck.

Thanks kdad, can you believe it’s 20 years old?

**Clyde65** · 02-13-2019, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Hey Clyde, that grille looks beautiful! Also love the rest of the truck.
I have a question if you don't mind answering about the rear suspension setup you have. I have seen your other posts about the truck bed trailer you have and the sweet camper as well, and I was wondering how the truck handled it with being lowered. I want to lower mine some, but still want to be able to tow a truck bed trailer and my dad's Champion bass boat. Thanks in advance!

Thanks cwcarpenter98!

I haven’t driven Clyde and Bonnie( the Camper) together much, I put air bags on Clyde to handle the weight and be lowered. I had 4” drop springs and they were way to soft, almost dragging the ground. With the airbags, I just air them up to (45# driving) whatever is needed to handle the extra weight.

It really depends on how much you want to lower it. 2” wont hurt you at all.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-13-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Thanks cwcarpenter98!

I haven’t driven Clyde and Bonnie( the Camper) together much, I put air bags on Clyde to handle the weight and be lowered. I had 4” drop springs and they were way to soft, almost dragging the ground. With the airbags, I just air them up to (45# driving) whatever is needed to handle the extra weight.

It really depends on how much you want to lower it. 2” wont hurt you at all.

Thanks! I want to lower it some, but I don't think it will happen any time soon. Got too much on my plate.

I really like the grille and the fresh powder coated parts. Did you use new screws for the bulb retainer rings? I'm missing some screws, and I have no idea where to get some from

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Thanks! I want to lower it some, but I don't think it will happen any time soon. Got too much on my plate.

I really like the grille and the fresh powder coated parts. Did you use new screws for the bulb retainer rings? I'm missing some screws, and I have no idea where to get some from

I got my headlight fasteners from Classic Parts of America, but Brothers has them also.

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-17-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I got my headlight fasteners from Classic Parts of America, but Brothers has them also.

Thanks! I'll check them out

**Clyde65** · 02-04-2019, 11:12 PM

Got powder coating back and assembled some stuff. Found out my old HID’s had a crack in one so, getting new ones, no LED

jimmythompson1964 · 02-05-2019, 12:29 PM

Looking good !

09-05-2018, 08:02 PM	#1
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Rebirth of Clyde Starting to document the transformation of my truck. I have had Clyde since 1989, I got him road ready and started to drive him. Sorry no pictures of the beginning. These are the things that I have done to my truck prior to build thread. Rebuilt front suspension 2.5” CPP drop spindles 2” drop springs 72 front sway bar Shock relocators KYB shocks Rebuilt rear suspension Rebuilt 12 bolt 3.73:1 gears Eaton Posi Relocated fuel tank Boyd’s 63-72 c10 19 Gal tank American Racing radiator 2005 4.8l fi motor 2002 4l60e trans Tune by: Nelson Performance Harness by: Clinebarger __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 04-28-2019 at 04:26 PM.

09-05-2018, 08:05 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Here is Clyde in 2002, high pockets and all. Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 09-06-2018 at 10:27 AM.

09-05-2018, 08:13 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Bed rebuild. 2016 New wood, stained like MAR-K has on their site. 67-72 C10 Sport Bumper also Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 09-06-2018 at 10:28 AM.

09-05-2018, 08:18 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Tear down for paint Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-05-2018, 08:20 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde and the dirty work begins Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-05-2018, 08:23 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde also added the center AC vent and side vents from Corvette Jim Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-05-2018, 08:33 PM	#7
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Clyde, is Looking Pretty Sharp!

09-05-2018, 09:09 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Added some bling to Clyde today Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-06-2018, 07:58 AM	#9
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 552	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Very nice. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

01-04-2019, 08:45 PM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde New front springs, rear bumper on and a ball joint replacement. Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-05-2019, 08:24 AM	#11
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Looks better than ever! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

01-07-2019, 08:36 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Wow. Got a lot done over the fall months __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-07-2019, 09:47 PM	#13
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Clean Machine!

01-09-2019, 01:27 PM	#14
straight6chevyguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 785	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Wow! I'm not really a lowered truck fan, but your's looks really good! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed (My current driver) 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 mercury monterey wagon 400 auto To many projects!

01-28-2019, 11:03 AM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Thank You sir! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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01-28-2019, 11:07 AM	#16
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Got the grill disasembled, parts sent for powder coating. I cleaned and sprayed new color on the letters, look pretty good. Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-28-2019, 11:28 AM	#17
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,425	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Hey Clyde, that grille looks beautiful! Also love the rest of the truck. I have a question if you don't mind answering about the rear suspension setup you have. I have seen your other posts about the truck bed trailer you have and the sweet camper as well, and I was wondering how the truck handled it with being lowered. I want to lower mine some, but still want to be able to tow a truck bed trailer and my dad's Champion bass boat. Thanks in advance! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-28-2019, 02:03 PM	#18
kdad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hollister, California Posts: 230	That grill looks amazing!! As well as the rest of the truck. __________________ Check out my build here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768039 She may not be the prom queen but at least she puts out..

02-04-2019, 11:12 PM	#24
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Got powder coating back and assembled some stuff. Found out my old HID’s had a crack in one so, getting new ones, no LED Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-05-2019, 12:29 PM	#25
jimmythompson1964 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 251	Re: Rebirth of Clyde Looking good ! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765151

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