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Restoration Virgin!
![]() Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Cornelius, NC
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Our Staff : gcburdic
Truck Info
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Year: 1968 Body: C10 short bed Suspension type: 2.5" drop spindles (stock coil)/ 4" drop spring Front Brakes: Disc Modifications: na Rear Brakes: rebuilt drums Steering: power Rear differential type / Gears: GM 12 bolt 3:73 open Tire and wheel size: 235/60 on 15x8 ralleys front and 275/60 on 15x10 ralleys out back Body Color Scheme: Sunburst Orange Metallic Bodyman/ Painter: Scott Winfield, The Paint Shop, Winston-Salem NC Interior Color: black/ inset gray velour Material: cloth/ vinyl Wiring: Painless Steering wheel/Column: Grant on a true truck tilt Stereo/Speakers/Amps: aftermarket stero with kick panel speakers Air Conditioning: No Instrument Gauges: basic 3 holer Modification: Added diamond plate in center of dash and added water temp/ voltmeter/ oil pressure Engine Cubic Inch: 350 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Valve Covers: Short Edelbrocks Intake Manifold: Edelbrock Performer Ignition System: Stock HEI distributor Exhaust type: 2.5 H-Pipe thru 40 series Flowmasters Carburetor or Fuel Injection: Holley Carb Transmission Automatic / Standard: 400 turbo Torque Converter: 2500 stall Modifications: rebuilt by L&R Transmissions with mild Shift kit Shifter type: Column Shift Drive Shaft: 2 piece Biography What is your name? Geoff Burdick Please share a few things about yourself. (Bio, family, background, hobbies, your favorite pizza topping, your favorite vacation spot, etc) Married for over 5 years to a wonderful woman....been shag dancing for over 21 years....no kids, but practicing ![]() How long have you owned your truck? 7 years What made you decide to buy this truck? I wanted a pickup and my brother convinced me to buy an older one so I didn't have to worry about emmissions testing ![]() How do you store your truck, at home, garage, outside etc? What do you enjoy about your truck the most?It's in the garage...That I built it with my brother and Dad!!! Who or what was your biggest influence in building your truck? I have NEVER been into trucks until after I returned home from Chicago...my brother and Dad have always loved tinkering with them, so i thought this was a grand opportunity to get out in the garage and learn something ![]() What has been the biggest obstacle you have faced in working on your project? How did you/do you handle it?It got caught in bodywork jail by a shady guy, had to goto court to get my truck back...took it to a very reputable body/ paint shop (The Paint Shop in Winston-Salem, NC) where they turned it around in 3 months!!! ![]() What/who is you favorite/best part source? I used a little of everything on this one....LMC, The Truck Shop, CPP, Christian's Classics, this board What are some things that have helped your project to be a success? This board, Dad, the Factory Assembly Manual, Brother, What is the history behind your truck?Bought it for WAY too much money at a used car lot (lesson learned ![]() What do you use your truck for? (hauling, cruising, daily driver,shows, drag racing, work truck, mudding etc):Cruising and hauling sail boat fuel ![]() What is your favorite memory with your truck?When we started it for the first in 2 years after the restoration ![]() Whats your favorite modification done to truck and why?Lowering...love the stance If you had one thing to do over on your build, what would it be and why?go lower, add posi, and add different wheels What are your future plans for your truck? Add AC, new wheels, or possibly trade for a burb ![]() What words of advice do you have to people who are just starting out with their project? I saw someone say it on here....These things take time, money, and patience...the lack of any of these will cause many headaches ![]()
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Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban Current Resto: 1966 Mustang-Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 03-29-2011 at 10:12 AM. |
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