Browntown moves east and gets a makeover - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c10addict · 08-03-2011, 04:22 PM

I have never spent too much time on this side of the board but its time to post up a new thread... A while back i traded my 64 dropmembered truck to my friend/boss/shop owner, Curt.. Curt rocked the 64 for a little and then sold it to another one of our friends who wanted it. Growing up Curt's Dad had a brown 79 C10 and his Grandfather had a brown and tan 79 C10 so he had a soft spot in his heart for them.. When fellow board member "Tuckin55"s truck popped up for sale he knew he had to have it.. After a few emails and phone calls we sent our friend Bub to Texas to pick up "Browntown" and bring it back to PA.. Here is a pic of the truck from "Tuckin55"

c10addict · 08-03-2011, 04:45 PM

Once we got the truck back to the shop we drove it around for a day and assessed what was there.. Later on that evening we all sat around the truck with a few adult beverages the ideas started to flow.. Knowing the truck will represent RPM Hot Rods it must feature what we specialize in and what we offer. Being a dealer for AccuAir, Billet Specialties, GearVendor and many others we had plenty of ideas of the direction we were headed.. We quickly made room for it in the shop and the story begins.. First order of business was if this was going to be a shop truck we needed to be able to haul stuff in the bed.. With the notch exposed and no wheel tubs that was a little difficult. Currently the bed floor is being raised and the rear wheel tubs are being made. We also hated the way the rear bumper fit so we pulled it in closer to the body and raised it up a little..

**lolife99** · 08-03-2011, 05:19 PM

Cool that you guys got this truck.
It's one of my favorites.
But you gotta put a 73-80 rear bumper on it!

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Jonboy · 08-03-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Cool that you guys got this truck.
It's one of my favorites.
But you gotta put a 73-80 rear bumper on it!

Subscribing!
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I'm with Keith. The 73-80 rear bumper was my first thought also. Can't wait to see how this plays out.

SBTork · 08-03-2011, 06:10 PM

awesome news!! I am glad this truck went to somebody (or shop) that's on this board. I cannot wait to see more progress on this one.

VA72C10 · 08-03-2011, 06:52 PM

Looking forward to this sweet truck getting even better!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2011, 06:59 PM

Very cool change of hands! I also can't wait to see the new improved version of it!

mooseknuckles · 08-03-2011, 07:19 PM

sweet! I've allways loved the look of this truck.

luifer76 · 08-03-2011, 09:59 PM

yep this truck is bad ass!!!.....

54Caddy · 08-04-2011, 01:08 AM

dang never knew it was for sale.. You got a good one.. plan on runing same set up on my truck. how you like the way it drives steering feel good?? also get some detailed pics of bed floor always looking for ideas never have raised a floor.

PRORIDES · 08-04-2011, 09:06 AM

We'll keep the pictures coming. I'll change the bumper for you guys too. The truck as far is how it drives, This is the 4th truck that we have or have done Nathan's Porterbuilt parts on and they are all great. They go down the road incredible. This truck, I already tightened up a few things on the steering and suspension to make it a ton better than it was. But we'll keep the work up on it and pictures fly'n too.

veinbar · 08-04-2011, 09:50 AM

Beautiful truck. What is the name of the color? Or do you have a paint code? That's one of my favorite colors on squares.

PRORIDES · 08-04-2011, 10:18 AM

I don't have a paint code on it, but we are going to respray it shortly. The paint looked killer in pictures but not so in person. Its not far off of the factory brown those trucks had, but it has a bunch of metallic in it. I'll be going back to the stock color.

veinbar · 08-04-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PRORIDES

I don't have a paint code on it, but we are going to respray it shortly. The paint looked killer in pictures but not so in person. Its not far off of the factory brown those trucks had, but it has a bunch of metallic in it. I'll be going back to the stock color.

I can't wait to see the the new finished product. Killer truck, and I'll try to find the color name and code to post here. I think more guys will want to know.

c10addict · 08-05-2011, 07:19 PM

Been hammering away a little.. Wheels tubs made and the frame for the raised floor is coming together... We have some cool ideas rolling around that will be fun to watch come together.. Stay tuned!!!

mooseknuckles · 08-05-2011, 07:48 PM

tubs look sic!...awesome work man.

luifer76 · 08-05-2011, 08:14 PM

i agree very nice looking tubs....

VA72C10 · 08-05-2011, 08:22 PM

very nice!!!

Painter D · 08-05-2011, 08:25 PM

You guys aren't wasting any time changing it up. I'm subscribed.

higgiec10 · 08-06-2011, 01:06 AM

looks nice hope to see more soon

snoopy · 08-06-2011, 12:42 PM

Looks very nice keep up the good work.

Nobaddaze · 08-06-2011, 06:10 PM

One of my favs for sure. Glad to see its only going to improve from here. Keep up the good work. subscribed!

Chlsnk · 08-06-2011, 07:54 PM

Subscribed!

c10addict · 08-17-2011, 05:07 PM

UPDATE TIME!!! Sorry I am slow with the pics.. We were in IL for 5 days to go to Chicagoland Goodguys.. The wheel tubs and bed floor are done and the speedliner is drying as I type this.. Here are some pictures of the underside before it was sealed and speedlined... We also made "splash shields" or extensions for the tubs for in front and behind the wheels, new fuel tank mounts and boxed in the rear frame rails and added a hitch... After all it is a shop truck so it will pull a trailer from time to time..

c10addict · 08-17-2011, 05:08 PM

Pics of the inside of the bed freshly speedlined.. The pockets are for 5 gallon Army style gas cans to sit in.. Better pics coming soon...

08-03-2011, 04:22 PM	#1
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Browntown moves east and gets a makeover I have never spent too much time on this side of the board but its time to post up a new thread... A while back i traded my 64 dropmembered truck to my friend/boss/shop owner, Curt.. Curt rocked the 64 for a little and then sold it to another one of our friends who wanted it. Growing up Curt's Dad had a brown 79 C10 and his Grandfather had a brown and tan 79 C10 so he had a soft spot in his heart for them.. When fellow board member "Tuckin55"s truck popped up for sale he knew he had to have it.. After a few emails and phone calls we sent our friend Bub to Texas to pick up "Browntown" and bring it back to PA.. Here is a pic of the truck from "Tuckin55" Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

08-03-2011, 04:45 PM	#2
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Once we got the truck back to the shop we drove it around for a day and assessed what was there.. Later on that evening we all sat around the truck with a few adult beverages the ideas started to flow.. Knowing the truck will represent RPM Hot Rods it must feature what we specialize in and what we offer. Being a dealer for AccuAir, Billet Specialties, GearVendor and many others we had plenty of ideas of the direction we were headed.. We quickly made room for it in the shop and the story begins.. First order of business was if this was going to be a shop truck we needed to be able to haul stuff in the bed.. With the notch exposed and no wheel tubs that was a little difficult. Currently the bed floor is being raised and the rear wheel tubs are being made. We also hated the way the rear bumper fit so we pulled it in closer to the body and raised it up a little.. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 08-03-2011 at 04:54 PM.

08-03-2011, 05:19 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Cool that you guys got this truck. It's one of my favorites. But you gotta put a 73-80 rear bumper on it! Subscribing! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-03-2011, 06:10 PM	#5
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover awesome news!! I am glad this truck went to somebody (or shop) that's on this board. I cannot wait to see more progress on this one. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-03-2011, 06:52 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Looking forward to this sweet truck getting even better!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-03-2011, 06:59 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Very cool change of hands! I also can't wait to see the new improved version of it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-03-2011, 07:19 PM	#8
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover sweet! I've allways loved the look of this truck. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

08-03-2011, 09:59 PM	#9
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover yep this truck is bad ass!!!..... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

08-04-2011, 01:08 AM	#10
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover dang never knew it was for sale.. You got a good one.. plan on runing same set up on my truck. how you like the way it drives steering feel good?? also get some detailed pics of bed floor always looking for ideas never have raised a floor. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

08-04-2011, 09:06 AM	#11
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover We'll keep the pictures coming. I'll change the bumper for you guys too. The truck as far is how it drives, This is the 4th truck that we have or have done Nathan's Porterbuilt parts on and they are all great. They go down the road incredible. This truck, I already tightened up a few things on the steering and suspension to make it a ton better than it was. But we'll keep the work up on it and pictures fly'n too. __________________ 64 C10 Dropmember.... Sold 79 C10 Dropmember 97 Dually Airride (Shop Truck)

08-04-2011, 09:50 AM	#12
veinbar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 292	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Beautiful truck. What is the name of the color? Or do you have a paint code? That's one of my favorite colors on squares. __________________ 2008 Yamaha Zuma 50cc - Daily Driver 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza SWB; 357ci, TH400, 3.73 Posi - Daily Driver 1976 Chevrolet Sport Van SWB; 355ci, TH350, 2.73 Open - Rape Free 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S; 455ci, TH400, 2.73 Open - SOLD (but I still claim to own it from time to time)

08-04-2011, 10:18 AM	#13
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover I don't have a paint code on it, but we are going to respray it shortly. The paint looked killer in pictures but not so in person. Its not far off of the factory brown those trucks had, but it has a bunch of metallic in it. I'll be going back to the stock color. __________________ 64 C10 Dropmember.... Sold 79 C10 Dropmember 97 Dually Airride (Shop Truck)

08-05-2011, 07:19 PM	#15
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Been hammering away a little.. Wheels tubs made and the frame for the raised floor is coming together... We have some cool ideas rolling around that will be fun to watch come together.. Stay tuned!!! Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

08-05-2011, 07:48 PM	#16
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover tubs look sic!...awesome work man. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

08-05-2011, 08:14 PM	#17
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover i agree very nice looking tubs.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....



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08-05-2011, 08:22 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover very nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-05-2011, 08:25 PM	#19
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08-06-2011, 01:06 AM	#20
higgiec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: baytown Posts: 243	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover looks nice hope to see more soon

08-06-2011, 12:42 PM	#21
snoopy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina Posts: 219	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Looks very nice keep up the good work.

08-06-2011, 06:10 PM	#22
Nobaddaze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 350	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover One of my favs for sure. Glad to see its only going to improve from here. Keep up the good work. subscribed! __________________ Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. My Build

08-06-2011, 07:54 PM	#23
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08-17-2011, 05:07 PM	#24
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover UPDATE TIME!!! Sorry I am slow with the pics.. We were in IL for 5 days to go to Chicagoland Goodguys.. The wheel tubs and bed floor are done and the speedliner is drying as I type this.. Here are some pictures of the underside before it was sealed and speedlined... We also made "splash shields" or extensions for the tubs for in front and behind the wheels, new fuel tank mounts and boxed in the rear frame rails and added a hitch... After all it is a shop truck so it will pull a trailer from time to time.. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

08-17-2011, 05:08 PM	#25
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Browntown moves east and gets a makeover Pics of the inside of the bed freshly speedlined.. The pockets are for 5 gallon Army style gas cans to sit in.. Better pics coming soon... Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 08-17-2011 at 05:14 PM.

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