1971 Chevy C10 SWB - Elizabethtown, Ky

[csfields]

I will be going, I am hoping the truck is done by then, My goal was to get it done by the street rod nationals in August up in Louisville, so we'll see.

[GoaterAz]

Great build thread, the white letters on the tailgate really pop.

What did you have in mind for the seat? I was thinking black vinyl bench with the white/black houndstooth inserts...but that's just me talkin' lol.

Be sure to post pictures when you get that tailgate bolted up, awesome progress.

[csfields]

Originally Posted by GoaterAz

Great build thread, the white letters on the tailgate really pop.

What did you have in mind for the seat? I was thinking black vinyl bench with the white/black houndstooth inserts...but that's just me talkin' lol.

Be sure to post pictures when you get that tailgate bolted up, awesome progress.

That's exactly what I am going with. I want a stock and dropped look. With some flare on the motor. Nothing to glamourous. I am also going with a white headliner insert. Thanks for the compliments. Hopefully I will get that tailgate on this weekend. The new handle didn't fit in the new tailgate very well. Had to modify it a bit.

[csfields]

Havn't had much time to work on the truck due to some remodeling in the house. I have continued on with the wiring and finally got the tailgate in and adjusted the way I want it. Had a time with the handle fitting in properly. I fitted it before painting then, afterwards it wouldn't fit. I guess I didn't calculate paint thickness, so painted it again after some grinding. It's ashamed a new tailgate and handle would work together properlly. But if that's all that went wrong with an entinre new aftermarket bed, I guess I shouldn't complain.

[Ol Blue K20]

I like the tail lights, back of the truck looks great...

[mcbassin]

You are making some really good progress on your truck. Bummer about the tailgate hardware.

[csfields]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

You are making some really good progress on your truck. Bummer about the tailgate hardware.

Thanks, I guess it's like all other aftermarket stuff, you buy it and hold your breath that it fits. Like I said, I guess out of purchasing an entire new bed, I was lucky that's all I had trouble with.

[csfields]

Another square shot of the back end. Very pleased. Hoping to get the bumper bought and put on this week. Got the passenger door painted and hung, somewhat adjusted for now until the fender gets put on. Got the door latch sandblasted greased and out on also. I took the air cleaner off, it was a caddy/olds repop. Every show I have been too, everyone is just putting them on and not doing anything to it. Pictures soon to come, but I am painting it up to match the truck, so we'll see.

[Bennett68C10]

Very nice

[csfields]

Finally found a lower radiator hose that fit, thanks to some suggestions by a fellow member. Continuing on with the wiring. Got the breather, cowl panel and steering wheel in primer.

[csfields]

All the wiring under the hood, well not really, the hood isn't on yet, but you get the idea. Hopefully, well start it this week.

[csfields]

Went with the caddy breather, everyone I have ever seen hasn't had much appeal, so I wanted to make it up a little and have it match the truck.

[kjdolphins]

Wow, amazing job man! Keep up the good work and cant wait to see more pics!

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks good, can't wait to see it all back together.

[trkfrk]

Awesome build! You haven't messed around��

[csfields]

Thanks, got the air cleaner finished, think i will get it sand and buffed. Also a bit early, but got the hood hinges painted and put back for when they are needed.

[csfields]

Here are some pics of the hood hinges

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks great so far, what color are the hinges? I like it

[slowcpe]

truck is turning out great!

[csfields]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great so far, what color are the hinges? I like it

Thanks, I sandblasted them and picked up some paint from Advanced, it's called "cast iron" obviously the springs are gloss black.

[mcbassin]

Nice work on the hinges.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by csfields

Thanks, I sandblasted them and picked up some paint from Advanced, it's called "cast iron" obviously the springs are gloss black.

Thanks, they look great

[csfields]

Lots done, windshield is in, rear bumper on and wired up the plate light. Also starting to get the steering column together, having trouble finding all the correct pieces for my itermediate shaft, my stock one was trashed. Also added the small splash shields on top of the bumper brackets. I think they availble only on high end models.

[csfields]

Steering pics.

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks great, I like the 67-68 steering wheel with the black & white. It won't be long now