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...
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0291.jpg

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0336.jpg

Starting teardown with some new shoes!:metal:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...orVideo027.jpg

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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
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...ufdbsgi032.jpg

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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:
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...fdsfgfd005.jpg

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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
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...3-05173047.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e/P1010019.jpg

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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

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...e/P1010012.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:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/...0_465175_n.jpg

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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?