1969 C10 4x4 Project

[Sven]

I always lusted after the 67-72 body shape trucks, even when I lived in England. I bought my truck a few years ago from a bloke in Arizona who did some work then flipped it. I probably over payed, but it's an amazing truck and they're hard to find in this condition.




If I remember what he told me, he was the 3rd owner during the renovation. It was originally a 4 speed converted to auto with a TH350 when the motor was rebuilt. Spec:

1969 Chevrolet C10 long bed (8') pickup
Rebuilt original GM/Chevy 350ci (5.7 liter) V8
Edelbrok performer series 500CFM carb
Tubular headers with dual exhaust
Warmed up cam
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 (TH350) 3 speed automatic transmission. Originally came with a 4 speed manual
Aftermarket Vintage-Air Air Conditioning
Drum brakes all around

Anyway, during the rebuild and changing of hands the tires got a little rotted and I'm not very happy with them, particularly after the guy at Discount Tire told me they hadn't sold that particular tire for 10 years. It's time for new so I'm also going to do some work on improving over what I have.

First is to get new tires and while I'm at it I'll lift it 4" so I can fit BFG AT 33x12.5" tires, replace the half rusted wheel studs, the shocks and clean/blast/powder coat the wheels.

Anyway, with this in mind I ordered a Rough Country 4" kit (springs front and rear as I dislike lift blocks) from National Tire & Wheel for $650 delivered. Delivery is supposed to be within 10 days, but I don't care as it's hot as hell here now and I'm not in the mood for all the work in the heat.

Rough Country 4" Lift

But it won't be hot forever ... and I'll update here when I make progress.

-Steve