New 64 Stepper Project
 

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I guess I need to let everyone know that I have made a deal on a 64 C10 short bed step side. The cab and sheet metal have had all the body work done and dipped, doors hung. The chassis is all put together and all powder coated (purple :dohh: ) will have to do something about that.
Comes with a rebuilt 350 engine and 350TH trans. All the gauges are new, new bed from end to end, side to side still in boxes with the new wood. Glass and everything.
Disc brakes lowering spindles rear lowering springs etc. New Master brake (power) cylinder/Diaphram. The hood is in steel been stripped has two very small dings on the top/front that will have to be worked out.
The guy basically took everything apart and refurbished it ready to go back together and lost interest in it. Got it all for $5K
Pics to follow. :metal:
I will be putting a 200R4 in it probably and we will see about the engine latter. So I will need a empty case TH400 to re do the trans Xmember while it is still apart.
His wife isn't happy but I am.

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Sounds like a pretty good buy! Looking forward to seeing some pics.

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Good for you! Looking forward to the photos and progress reports.

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I hope it's a good buy, sometimes I second guess myself.

I'll get some photo's up as soon as get back over there. We are in the boonies and his ranch is right next to mine.

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Definitely a good buy!

Would love to see pictures when you have time.

Oh and Thank you for your service also!

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Sounds like a great deal. Waiting on pics too!!

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Okay I went over and took some pictures today. Have more but these will do for now. ;)
In the boxes are the new bed sides, wood, strips etc.

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Okay here are the pics of the hood (stripped), Engine, Tranny Fenders and stuff:

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What's up with this build?

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Well I had to go back on the road to get er done, right now I'm in California. So I traded the TH350 for a 200R4. I tore apart the chassis to update it. I got a better hood, better master brake syste, purchased the Captainfab master brake and power steering booster etc etc etc. I can't access photobucket cause I'm on a can and string to get internet access.
I'll have to save this link to update it (forgot it was here). :)

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Still need to finish the chassis and send it to powder-coat then reassemble. Body is about ready for the paint shop.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps7kzq46ov.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psuojkgmnh.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psq4gt5ap5.jpg

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What do you think of my new gauges?:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psdmnciwig.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...pswvoegdno.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psdqprgadq.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...pszrxiiofa.jpg

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Great Job, They look great!

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This gauges look great. Nice build and look forward to seeing more progress

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On your gauge cluster, what is the clock from?

Also, are all of the switches brand new? If so, where were they sourced from...need to buy the whole shabang of switches

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On the instrument cluster I had a guy named Gerald do the work - impala1062@msn.com

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Looks like an awesome deal you found / made on your Build Truck Rod! Can't wait to see your Loaded Cluster installed:)

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I paid $5k for my truck and it was a rust bucket pos

i love the cluster! I am thinking i want to change my new modern gauges to what you have done. really nice!

looks like you are off to a great start!

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Now thats some BLING!!! hope the the sun doesn't blind you when it hits that cluster!!! ps love the clock and he even tested it for 7 miles!!!

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Man I'm going to have to go and take pics of the rest of the neat stuff I got for Christmas this weekend. Thanks for the comments guys. :)
I'm going to now send the gauge panel to Instrument Services in Illinois to change out the Ammeter for a Voltmeter and a Electrical sending type oil gauge.. Then I think it will be just right

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Thanks for the info again... Gerald had exactly what I was after, solid dude!

I used Williamson Instruments in AR to do the Ammeter to Volt Meter conversion, Oil Temp to Electrical and Gas Gauge to 12V...http://www.williamsons.com/

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Gauges look amazing! Really awesome.

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Our gas gauge is 6 Volt?

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Total Score on the truck.
The purple frame is livable but can't wait to see what you do.
Sub'd

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Not 100% on that... I just shipped it out and told them to 'make it happen' as to what I want to do... that was one item they went through.

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Christmas was good to me. :) We are still in California.
I just posted one pic even though I have two of each steps, lower cab mud guard, CaptainFabs power steering bracket etc:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psom914sxi.jpg
Bunch of "stuff" lower A-Arm u-bolts, rear axle brake line clamps (CPP), Trailing arm bushings . . .:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psgfvw9xvs.jpg
Fuel Line parts:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psenicuzv1.jpg
Master brake parts, line and CaptainFabs bracket:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psjxgeuikg.jpg

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15" Steering Wheel:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psig4sobhh.jpg
Eaton 30 Spline Posi, Richmond Gear Ring & Pinion, Master install kit:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...pssrjgspac.jpg
Mossier 30 Spline Axles, lugs:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psgaxf8jxq.jpg

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I had a great set of hood hinges, sent them to Cadilac plating to get them Yellow/gold zinc plated, then clear-coated:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...pstiensfls.jpg

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Almost forgot - the front of the hood has some pin holes in it after blasting and epoxy priming, so I bought the upper and lower front hood sheet-metal so that should take care of that.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps3tapzaqp.jpg

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Trying to locate the two seals that are top of the front fenders at the firewall cowl area.

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Update - I went with a POL Trac Bar as the Early Classic would hit the frame when it was all the way lowered (just in case)
https://www.performanceonline.com/im.../DTB6572_M.jpg

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Got my rear disc brake kit in, came with most everything needed (one side shown).
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...psqqxwimot.jpg

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Also bought an electric emergency brake set-up.

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Still working in Cal. but found Ricks Radiator in Azuza and bought a Aluminum Desert Cooler by US Radiator - at a KILLER price.

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"Finally" got the powdercoating work back (almost four weeks) and began assembling the goodies. Upgraded to the larger lower control arm U Bolts as well.

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Installing the rear end, trailing arms, track bar, sway bar etc. Got the fuel and brake lines installed.

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After you get do e with yours come back to woodway, I'll sell you some more parts to go with the hood you bought and you can help me put mine together.

Looks good.

John

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Hey John, I lost your number. PM me it. I DO need some parts. :)
You need help?

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Very nice truck

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Wow, Gauges and Chassis looks great, glad to see the purple gone!