Nobaddaze's 82 C10 Cruiser Build
 

Ok I guess its time to start a build thread on my new project. I came across this pickup through a buddy and decided to go for it. Its an 82' short bed with stock 350 and turbo 400. The object is to build a nice c10 thats not too over the top but I will still enjoy. I started the truck in the summer of 2010. so here goes...

The day I took it home...
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Starting teardown with some new shoes!:metal:
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More Teardown
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...skejfnv205.jpg

stripping out interior. thought this might be a nice touch...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ufdbsgi027.jpg

PST Polygrafite suspension kit
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Picked up a front clip from 79' because i like it a whole lot better. Got off of craigslist for 60 bucks...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0405.jpg

Created a template from posterboard to shave firewall...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ufdbsgi019.jpg

Stripping firewall to prep for some "shaving":bann::bann:
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SHAVED:bann: Just the way i like em...I left the stock junction block for harness for ease on reassembly. but i did eliminate the section where e-brake cables and speedo cables come through to clear my tires.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...irewall004.jpg

Replaced fromt driver rocker corner due to rust damage. I used an LMC Rocker panel. not sure how happy i am with the part but you wont see anyways...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...3-13162540.jpg

When i tried to shift out or park for the first time i about ripped the shifter mechanism out of the floor (wood screws holding it in) so i waterjet out a sandwich plate setup out of .125 mild steel and welded bottom plate to underside of floor.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...orVideo082.jpg

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closed up with a little mud
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...2-25195107.jpg

Belltech Flip Kit with c-notches welded in
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and sadly here is how she sits right now.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...2-25195212.jpg

Plans are hopefully to new a newer gen gm motor. got my eyes on a 6.0. Fire engine red paint. clean stock interior. then go cruizin :bann::bann::bann::bann:

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Nice work so far
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Looking great man! Keep up the work & keep posting new pics!!!

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You stole that clip....nice work sofar

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thanks guys...now its up to my wallet to determine whats up next

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Good to see you finally started a thread! I know you got all this talent hidden inside now its just a matter of time and money! it will be bithcen for sure!



ohh yeah thanks for the wheels you'll never get em back! hahaha

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small update today. frame is off to gorilla industrial coatings for a "lava black " powdercoat job. Included all springs, steering arms, and misc brackets. my brother used this company and color on his 68 chevelle frame and it turned out amazing.:metal: i cant wait. usually takes about a week to get back.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e/P1010006.jpg

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Great start man
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looks like a great start so far!.....nice hauler too!

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Nice start!
I like the dolly you used under your crossmember.

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thanks! that dolly has saved my back countless times now.

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so a small update today. met a guy on craigslist ended up trading an old set of hedman hedders and 80 bucks for a complete shortbed. bed has dual tank fuel doors, no rust, and the best part is its strait with no bondo. no pictures yet. This new bed saves me a ton of time because my old bed needed some serious work, someone used fiberglass and a gallon of bondo to do some repairs before i got it.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...skejfnv212.jpg

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u stole that

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nice work

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sweet! nice deal! I noticed you still have a dirt tire on..... sunday???? hhhhmmmmm???

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BMFP-im going camping with elaines friends this weekend. im definately itchn to go though.

on another note- i got the new bed torn apart, my old bed torn apart, layed all the parts out on my lawn and picked the best pieces from both beds and made a frankenstein bed that is pretty much ready for final body work. then i got rid of all the spare crap that i had laying around through craigslist and the scrap yard. now my garage and side yard is nice and clean!!! Hopefully my frame is coming back sometime this week and i can start the actual "build" process of this truck!:metal:

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Nice!

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WOO HOO!!! My frame is done at powdercoat and it looks awesome. cant wait to get it home and start to put her back together!!!!!:bann::bann:

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Rad!

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here is a question for some of you "guru's" out there. when i went to pull my cab off, 3 of the 4 mounting bolts ended up stripping on me. my front drivers bolt is seized. the two rear bolts just spin and i can hear the nut inside my cab spinning. so i ended up just cutting them off with the sawzall through the mounts. so now i have about 1.5 inches of seized bolts sticking out of my mounts. any ideas on how to fix it?

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go in side the cab and make a small t cut were the nut is and weld it back

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Ill betcha I could cut a hole inside the cab. Pull out thei seized stud and nut combo out the top and weld in a nice fancy new nut. Thanks for the good idea, I'm gonna try here soon
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no prob thats the only way to do it

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Got a small update tonight. Brought all my powdercoated parts home from my shop. then i finally got to pull out a bunch of parts i bought a long, long, long time ago. Sorry for the cell phone pics.

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Started some assembly
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To Do List
press my new control arm bushings in and mount the front suspension.
Press in new bushings into rear springs
Prep and paint rear end and install new cover
install rear suspension and rear end to make it a roller:metal:

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*****en!

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did you ever put the 70s clip on before u tore it all the way down??

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ive never had the clip fully together. dont have a hood. but i did hang the fenders and core support with no issues. i do know that the lights have different connectors for the harness but i expected that. why do you ask? Do you know something i dont?:dohh:

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The front of the frames on the 73-80 to 81-87 are different, so the front bumper mounting may require some work. I had to cut my 75 frame to fit the newer style bumper.

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i had the 4 head light
he is right there. when i did the swap all the wiring worked for me that was original to the truck i just dont have high beams witch is fine for me right now. i just had to change the turn signal housing thats under the head light on the older front end.. and also i had to move the radiator mounts that are riveted to the frame forward a inch

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Was it just the horns that bolt to the front that you had to modify? How do you think it would look if i ran the stock 82 front bumper with the 79 core support. (might be a stupid question)

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Did you guys have any other major issues with the swap? im doing a new harness so i figured i could do whatever i need to get the lights and signals working.

What was the reason for moving the radiator mount forward an inch? im kinda confused but its not the first time

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Do not run that bumper with the round eyes. Haha. I think it looks gross, but that is just my opinion. I'm in the middle of my swap, (im swapping the other way). I noticed the side brackets don't line up either. I'm gonna have to do some modifying on mine anyways because im z'ING it and trying to retain my swaybar, so I won't be much help. I have feeling you may need to drill new holes as well, but I could be wrong.
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Thanks for the tip. Ill just have to do some "moddin"

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Got some more done tonight.

Ordered new leaf spring bushings and shackes for the back
Pressed in new control arm bushings, which turned out to be a PITA!
Mounted upper and lower arms
Mounted McGauhy's 2.5" drop spindles
Tightened all steering
Mounted up some stockers for now

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On the list for tomorrow is to tear into my 10 bolt and clean her up a bit
Bolt Spring packs back together.

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the frame looks awesome right there bro, very nice.... keep the pics coming and keep up the good work! :chevy: