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D-Rat · 11-23-2009, 03:48 PM

Figured I'd repost this from the welcome area for all to see.

I found me a 1970 Chevy CST10, So this seemed the logical place to be. This fits into my stable of 2 built Nissan 4x4s with leaf sprung solid front axles, my 2004 Suzuki Intruder, and my wife's 2007 Nissan Murano AWD.

I traded a very nice 2000 Z28 Camaro straight up for the truck and so far I'm pleased with the trade, though I will miss that car for a long time.

Here's a few of the goodies and a stack of pics.

Freshly built 400...As I've had the truck less than a week, I haven't completely looked over the build sheet for it, but the previous owner sank almost $6k into the motor. What I can say is that it has less than 10k on it and the truck really moves.
All new front suspension components - LCAs, UCAs, balljoints, drop spindles, TREs, idler arm, bearings, etc.
Rebuilt TH350 with a shift kit
Rebuilt 12 bolt rear / all new brakes
Rebuilt and shortened driveline
New radiator, all new hoses throughout
New Heavy duty starter
New battery
Custom Exhaust with tips exiting in front of the rear wheels
All brand new R134A compliant AC ($1800 invested in that alone)
All new duct work, cables, sliders, etc.
New BFG TAs on new chrome moonies
5" drop in front with spindles and springs, and a disc brake conversion
6" drop in rear with blocks, springs, and a sectioned frame

The interior is original and near immaculate with no cracks/tears, etc. It all works, even the AM radio! The CST model gave it wood grain on the trim, tailgate, and interior panels, and a nice headliner.

There's 66k miles on the truck. Box A miles. It hasn't flipped over. There's under 10k on the drivetrain.

I'm currently seeking an original black and yellow Arizona 69 plate for it. I have one, but the number is in use on a newer style plate, but I think I can find another.

I didn't wash it before the pics, so it's not as clean as it could be, but here goes.

D-Rat · 11-23-2009, 03:49 PM

**too much stuff** · 11-23-2009, 03:51 PM

Welcome. Nice looking truck...

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-23-2009, 03:59 PM

That is a real nice clean truck you have. I like the color its close to my 68.

72BlckButy · 11-23-2009, 03:59 PM

That is one beautiful truck!

You definitely got the better end of the deal on the trade.

From one CST owner to another... beautiful truck!

gcburdic · 11-23-2009, 09:47 PM

Sweet looking ride!!!....i believe '70cst' has the same paint scheme...check out his build thread "project circuit rider"
Interesting plac for cruise control!

D-Rat · 11-24-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Sweet looking ride!!!....i believe '70cst' has the same paint scheme...check out his build thread "project circuit rider"
Interesting plac for cruise control!

That cruise is non functional and will be coming out of the truck. I have a new, uncut dash bezel to replace this one with already.

Yeah, 70cst found my thread immediately in the welcome forum and posted pics of his truck. Nice to have twins out there

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-24-2009, 12:29 PM

Nice ride and congrats on the trade... Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. That truck could be the circuit riders twin..

marcsRX · 11-24-2009, 02:27 PM

gorgeous!

Tynee · 11-24-2009, 02:45 PM

Pretty truck, same color as mine. I won't disgrace your thread by posting pics of it, though.

big_al_71 · 11-24-2009, 03:24 PM

Welcome from Miami,,,that truck is killer...

**70cst** · 11-24-2009, 05:44 PM

Long live CTS trucks!!!

420am · 11-24-2009, 06:28 PM

what size are your tires? I'm looking for some BFG T/As and those look exactly like what I'm looking for.

Great looking truck.

D-Rat · 11-24-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 420am

what size are your tires? I'm looking for some BFG T/As and those look exactly like what I'm looking for.

Great looking truck.

235/60/15

I'd prefer 70 series tires, as that'd be closer to stock height and would help make the speedo more accurate, and lower my hwy RPMs, but with this much lowering they just won't fit.

In front it has spindles/lowering springs. In back it h as lowering springs and blocks, and a reinforced frame notch to clear the axle. I'm contemplating going to stock height springs in front and ditching the blocks to bring the truck back up a couple inches. The headers have a giant target on them for speed bumps.

Haven't decided.

The tires are brand new, so I'll be running them a while....new rubber is pricey.

Indyuke · 11-24-2009, 08:40 PM

Wow! Nice truck! I like the color.

Faster_than_you · 11-24-2009, 08:42 PM

Hey Olive Green! That was the original color of mine. Looks seriously nicce. You got the better deal definatly.

unclewatts · 11-24-2009, 09:24 PM

Like those wheels and caps. Thinking about going that same way myself.

**70cst** · 12-21-2016, 10:22 PM

This could be my trucks twin ...

Ken B · 12-22-2016, 07:29 AM

Killer truck! Not too sure about the floor mats though..... Lol.

**GR8-68** · 12-22-2016, 07:41 AM

Welcome to the forum and that is one beautiful ride you have there

SuperC10Tex · 12-22-2016, 08:53 AM

Welcome! Just like my 69' GMC I had in HS, negative the gun rack and walking cane used to check gas level.....

Mollzyie · 12-22-2016, 10:17 AM

Note to self . On this forum . ALWAYS check date of thread

SuperC10Tex · 12-22-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mollzyie

Note to self . On this forum . ALWAYS check date of thread

You said it brother.....

11-23-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	My '70 (pic heavy) Figured I'd repost this from the welcome area for all to see. I found me a 1970 Chevy CST10, So this seemed the logical place to be. This fits into my stable of 2 built Nissan 4x4s with leaf sprung solid front axles, my 2004 Suzuki Intruder, and my wife's 2007 Nissan Murano AWD. I traded a very nice 2000 Z28 Camaro straight up for the truck and so far I'm pleased with the trade, though I will miss that car for a long time. Here's a few of the goodies and a stack of pics. Freshly built 400...As I've had the truck less than a week, I haven't completely looked over the build sheet for it, but the previous owner sank almost $6k into the motor. What I can say is that it has less than 10k on it and the truck really moves. All new front suspension components - LCAs, UCAs, balljoints, drop spindles, TREs, idler arm, bearings, etc. Rebuilt TH350 with a shift kit Rebuilt 12 bolt rear / all new brakes Rebuilt and shortened driveline New radiator, all new hoses throughout New Heavy duty starter New battery Custom Exhaust with tips exiting in front of the rear wheels All brand new R134A compliant AC ($1800 invested in that alone) All new duct work, cables, sliders, etc. New BFG TAs on new chrome moonies 5" drop in front with spindles and springs, and a disc brake conversion 6" drop in rear with blocks, springs, and a sectioned frame The interior is original and near immaculate with no cracks/tears, etc. It all works, even the AM radio! The CST model gave it wood grain on the trim, tailgate, and interior panels, and a nice headliner. There's 66k miles on the truck. Box A miles. It hasn't flipped over. There's under 10k on the drivetrain. I'm currently seeking an original black and yellow Arizona 69 plate for it. I have one, but the number is in use on a newer style plate, but I think I can find another. I didn't wash it before the pics, so it's not as clean as it could be, but here goes.

11-23-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	Re: My '70 (pic heavy)

11-23-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,692	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Welcome. Nice looking truck... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-23-2009, 03:59 PM	#4
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) That is a real nice clean truck you have. I like the color its close to my 68. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-23-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) That is one beautiful truck! You definitely got the better end of the deal on the trade. From one CST owner to another... beautiful truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-23-2009, 09:47 PM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Sweet looking ride!!!....i believe '70cst' has the same paint scheme...check out his build thread "project circuit rider" Interesting plac for cruise control! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 11-23-2009 at 09:50 PM.

11-24-2009, 12:29 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Nice ride and congrats on the trade... Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. That truck could be the circuit riders twin.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-24-2009, 02:27 PM	#9
marcsRX 68 C10 SWB Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 216	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) gorgeous!

11-24-2009, 02:45 PM	#10
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Pretty truck, same color as mine. I won't disgrace your thread by posting pics of it, though. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

11-24-2009, 03:24 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Welcome from Miami,,,that truck is killer... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-24-2009, 05:44 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Long live CTS trucks!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-24-2009, 06:28 PM	#13
420am Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) what size are your tires? I'm looking for some BFG T/As and those look exactly like what I'm looking for. Great looking truck. __________________ 1972 Long Bed Cheyenne Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285282 Waste my bandwidth and listen to some great tunes >> http://www.radioxenu.com (Live Shows with yours truly every Friday)

11-24-2009, 08:40 PM	#15
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Wow! Nice truck! I like the color.

11-24-2009, 08:42 PM	#16
Faster_than_you Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia beach, Va Posts: 209	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Hey Olive Green! That was the original color of mine. Looks seriously nicce. You got the better deal definatly. __________________ ~Christopher L. Orr 71 c20, 454- Stolen While Deployed. dynoed at 550 ft lbs, 425 hp at 3000 rpm (mustang dyno). TH400 3500 stall.... etc, etc.

11-24-2009, 09:24 PM	#17
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Like those wheels and caps. Thinking about going that same way myself. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)



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12-21-2016, 10:22 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) This could be my trucks twin ... Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-22-2016, 07:29 AM	#19
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Killer truck! Not too sure about the floor mats though..... Lol.

12-22-2016, 07:41 AM	#20
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Welcome to the forum and that is one beautiful ride you have there __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

12-22-2016, 08:53 AM	#21
SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Welcome! Just like my 69' GMC I had in HS, negative the gun rack and walking cane used to check gas level..... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

12-22-2016, 10:17 AM	#22
Mollzyie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Miami fl Posts: 289	Re: My '70 (pic heavy) Note to self . On this forum . ALWAYS check date of thread __________________ M.A.G.A.

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