Rusbuilt's 68 C-10

[Rusbuilt]

oh and it does have air shocks on it btw. I really don't like them though, its really bouncy. Maybe bc they're not any good.. lol

[thelonerife]

They might just need new lines. I bought a line kit for my other truck at auto zone for like 14 bucks. They'll bounce like that when they're deflated. I used mine a lot when using my neighbors heavy metal lined trailer to haul trucks. It made the truck handle great.
Anyways, Lets see your bedside.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

They might just need new lines. I bought a line kit for my other truck at auto zone for like 14 bucks. They'll bounce like that when they're deflated. I used mine a lot when using my neighbors heavy metal lined trailer to haul trucks. It made the truck handle great.
Anyways, Lets see your bedside.

Yeah they were empty, I messed with the shocks today. I was impressed at how much they raised the truck. It went up almost 4 inches!!

As far as the bedside goes, I have been painting on it so you will have to wait just a little bit longer..

[Rusbuilt]

I'm having a tough time right now deciding to buy a new welder or truck parts..

Suggestions needed....

[Rusbuilt]

So I stripped the passenger side bedside today and then attempted my take on the fauxtina paint job. Not really happy with it yet, I worked on it until dark. I will post pictures tomorrow.

[Rusbuilt]

Ok I did good today. I went to pull-a-part in Knoxville and I bought two steel wheels so now I have a set of four, I also bought a bench seat for $30!! very happy about that.. And I got a good deal on a used welder!

Oh and for you Chuck.... Pictures of the bedside, I am trying to recreate a patina look but it needs more work! What do you guys think?

[67chevy1series]

nice bunch of parts!!! looking good, bedside looks like its in good shape!

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

nice bunch of parts!!! looking good, bedside looks like its in good shape!

Thanks!! I stripped it all the way down to metal bc it had so much paint on it already, it had a few small spots of bondo and a few very small places that were rusted through. No bigger than the end of a pencil.

[JRANGER]

good job sir!!!

[Rusbuilt]

Thanks buddy!

[thelonerife]

looks good Rus

[Tinkermc]

get yourself a passenger to hold the flashlight on the gauge cluster if you must drive at night

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

get yourself a passenger to hold the flashlight on the gauge cluster if you must drive at night

lol none of the gauges works except the oil pressure and coolant temp. I have a lot to fix

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

looks good Rus

Thanks Chuck, I'm not sure how i feel about it yet.

[JRANGER]

The speedo doesnt work? The cable gone?

I have a clip on light if u want it..came with my truck but i replaced bulbs lol

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

The speedo doesnt work? The cable gone?

I have a clip on light if u want it..came with my truck but i replaced bulbs lol

The cable and everything is there, I just haven't messed with it yet. If I drive it, its during the day and I just cruse. So fixing the speedo isn't high on my priority list right now. I've been ordering suspension parts and just messing around with the body, I don't know yet if I am gonna like the patina with the red.

[Rusbuilt]

I haven't posted in a few days. I haven't really worked on the truck much, but I sure have enjoyed driving it around!!! I love this old truck

[bollybib]

I just read thru your thread. I really like the way you are using it for work as you fix stuff on it. I particularly liked the second pic in Post 64. I was happy to hear that you love your truck. I love mine, too.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by bollybib

I just read thru your thread. I really like the way you are using it for work as you fix stuff on it. I particularly liked the second pic in Post 64. I was happy to hear that you love your truck. I love mine, too.

lol yeah I had some weight in the bed thats for sure. I don't think I will load it down like that again though, I just really needed that stuff on the job that day. I wish the body was in better shape but for what I have in it I can't complain. It sure is a fun old truck, my wife is even starting to like it. She HATES my 4runner so I was surprised she like the old c10.

[cubber]

It sure is a fun old truck, my wife is even starting to like it. She HATES my 4runner so I was surprised she like the old c10.[/QUOTE]


Women are funny that way. Mine looked at me all crazy when I came home with the 72, but she was excited to see my 1969 stepside. She's comin' around. Anyway, it's cool to see some other people from TN on here. I live between Murfreesboro and Shelbyville. Maybe we can all meet at that show in White House. Between my friends and me, we have 6 or seven of these trucks under construction, so we will probably make a good showing.

Rus- your truck is really a great project with a TON of potential. I tend to get ones that I can drive, and then take them all apart and spend months obsessing over each detail. I think I'm gonna learn from you and drive my 69 a while (after I get it put back together LOL)!

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by cubber

It sure is a fun old truck, my wife is even starting to like it. She HATES my 4runner so I was surprised she like the old c10.

Women are funny that way. Mine looked at me all crazy when I came home with the 72, but she was excited to see my 1969 stepside. She's comin' around. Anyway, it's cool to see some other people from TN on here. I live between Murfreesboro and Shelbyville. Maybe we can all meet at that show in White House. Between my friends and me, we have 6 or seven of these trucks under construction, so we will probably make a good showing.

Rus- your truck is really a great project with a TON of potential. I tend to get ones that I can drive, and then take them all apart and spend months obsessing over each detail. I think I'm gonna learn from you and drive my 69 a while (after I get it put back together LOL)![/QUOTE]


LOL I appreciate that. I can't wait until the whitehouse show, I would love to meet up with you guys!!

[cubber]

Rus- I have a buddy in Eagleville who has LOTS of parts, and my buddies and me try to spread the wealth among fellow enthusiasts with our extra stuff. Let me know if you need anything.
Matt

[JRANGER]

I think meeting everyone in White House is gonna rock!

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by jranger

i think meeting everyone in white house is gonna rock!

agreed!!

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by cubber

Rus- I have a buddy in Eagleville who has LOTS of parts, and my buddies and me try to spread the wealth among fellow enthusiasts with our extra stuff. Let me know if you need anything.
Matt

I really appreciate that, there are some things I need. The main thing I need right now is a 5 lug coil spring rear end..