The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)

- 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=115)

- - 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier" (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=569197)

1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

While disassembling the cabin find large collections of botanist :)
http://i51.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0305/...d0a1fc7f12.jpg
herbarium

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Great pictures.
Keep us posted on your progress.

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Cool looking project. Have to love rust repair. Subscribed.

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

looking forward to a great build, keep us posted !

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Looks good. I'm sure you don't see a lot of these in Russia!
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardesty454 (Post 5931230)

Looks good. I'm sure you don't see a lot of these in Russia!
Posted via Mobile Device

Yes.saw only 2 Chevy.
one 1972 Shaen original (looks great). second C-10 stepside about 80th, but sport tuning :( choped top and turbo kopressor over 500 hp, I do not like it.

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

what are your plans for it? going back to original appearance or a custom look?

coming along great!

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoknbarrels (Post 5962918)

what are your plans for it? going back to original appearance or a custom look?

coming along great!

Thanks!
yes, I will try to do the original look.
not a rat, not muscle may be a little low:lol:

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

sandblasted parts looks good painted

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodchevy1999 (Post 5964512)

sandblasted parts looks good painted

thanks,
all included in the service: sandblasting and painting

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

How did you clean the frame? Like to bare metal as shown in post #17. Looks great. I'm looking for the best way to clean my frame so I can prep and paint it. I'm looking for the best and easiest way I can find. Let me know, thanks!
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71chevswb (Post 6056581)

I used the angle grinder.
put a circular a metal brush
http://i46.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0507/...c17cf36294.jpg

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

The progect goes.
frame is painted as already written.
Bolted to the frame of the rear arms and axle.
Peessed rear stabilizer bushings.
decide to order new rear springs .want to change old
http://i47.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0604/...20df67bcca.jpg
http://i47.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0604/...9072a3a006.jpg
http://i48.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0604/...724db31f98.jpg
http://i47.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0604/...42b9ad30e0.jpg
http://i46.fastpic.ru/big/2013/0604/...adeb64e4b1.jpg

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

looking good, I hope you saved all the stick on stuff on the outside to re apply when you are done ! LOL, jk !

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby (Post 6129356)

looking good, I hope you saved all the stick on stuff on the outside to re apply when you are done ! LOL, jk !

:lol: of course..... all saved

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Lookin good bud, keep up the good work. Cant wait to see the fiished product.

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV (Post 6164062)

Lookin good bud, keep up the good work. Cant wait to see the fiished product.

thanks!
masters from Mississippi tried.
restoration was awful ((( 2 cm layer of putty.
I will try to do better:metal:

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

I hear ya bud, Im finding some intresting putty jobs in my truck. I want to do mine right too. And not cut any corner. only problem I have is no garage. So all outside in the yard.

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Just found this. Hell of a job so far. Looks like you've got your work cut out for you. Keep it up!
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by sboris (Post 6220019)

Just found this. Hell of a job so far. Looks like you've got your work cut out for you. Keep it up!
Posted via Mobile Device

Yeah a lot of work))))
Thanks!

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV (Post 6220087)

looking good

Thanks!

Re: 1970 Chevrolet С-10 "Brigadier"

Lookin good bud, Keep up the good work!