1980 C-10 Low buck build. - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

EasySteve · 12-22-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by truckzilla

A big two thumbs up man!

Thanks a lot, appreciate it! Total cost, 1600.

rollin thunder · 12-22-2012, 02:28 PM

awesome thanks man. i love how the truck turned out by the way

truckzilla · 12-22-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rollin thunder

awesome thanks man. I love how the truck turned out by the way

x2!

EasySteve · 01-03-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rollin thunder

awesome thanks man. i love how the truck turned out by the way

Thanks! Always going to be a work in progress, but its fun for now.

EasySteve · 02-11-2013, 03:16 AM

Just a little burner testing wheel hop, I would like to do a ladder or linked susp.

Testing Wheel Hop Chevy c10 454 - YouTube

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-15-2013, 04:32 AM

No wheel hop in that lol.
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cory d · 02-15-2013, 06:22 PM

tires have to grip so they can hop. put those old 275/60s on and burn them up.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-16-2013, 10:16 PM

The long leafsprings and staggered shocks do an excellent job of controlling wheel hop. However leaf wrap up and squat are bad. Get rid of squat and wrap up with Caltracs and I'm sure it will plant them skinnies much better
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cory d · 02-17-2013, 07:24 PM

i would like to do that on mine. one day. we just picked a 65 elko last night, also got a free 250 with a power glide and a 327 that just needs an intake and valve covers. i told him to build up the 327 for his truck and put the big block in the elcamino

Reziel_1983 · 02-17-2013, 09:19 PM

Good lookin truck man

EasySteve · 02-20-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Reziel_1983

Good lookin truck man

Thanks. Theres always more work to do.
Up next...

Intake, Headers, then full 3 in exhaust, Relocate battery to frame behind passenger under bed, cut out wheel well to allow for an in-bed spare, 4" cowl hood, patch that passenger fender eventually...., putting in the solid rear window, NEW TIRES, and somewhere down the road...when all that is done, paint. Thats just a little preview of whats to come.

cory d · 03-01-2013, 04:33 AM

:cough:inlike5years:cough:

EasySteve · 03-14-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

:cough:inlike5years:cough:

roll pan soon

INSIDIOUS '86 · 05-23-2013, 12:31 PM

Update!
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EasySteve · 05-25-2013, 01:43 AM

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Update!
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All loaded up for a nice ride.

Doing the rear window! Getting rid of the slider.

Picked up a harwood race weight 4 inch cowl for 160 at the monroe swap meet!

truckzilla · 05-28-2013, 04:33 PM

Sounds like a killer score for the hood man! Congrats!

EasySteve · 08-20-2013, 06:04 PM

OKAY TIME FOR AN UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!

Wrapped my wheel

Got a little toy with a PA. :]

And here is the antenna.

Gotta add a little rubber grommet.

Sectioned my front crossmember 1.25 inches.

Drilled the lower control arm rod holes back .5 inches for better caster gain.

Rag joint delete. Also used to clear the now raised upper control arm. Still working on the bracket, just mock up for a pillow bearing thats on its way.

Shes sitting pretty low now. Trans is maybe 5 inches off ground, same with pinch weld. OH YEAH, 275/60's all around!!!

EasySteve · 08-20-2013, 06:10 PM

All of this, and I have a broken leg while doing it. Fun. MORE TO COME!

EasySteve · 08-20-2013, 06:15 PM

[**VIDEO**] Showing the steering with a temp bearing mounted to it while i wait for my pillow block.

Dusty4x4 · 08-21-2013, 11:19 PM

Its looking great man. Lots of willpower man lots and lots...

EasySteve · 08-22-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty4x4

Its looking great man. Lots of willpower man lots and lots...

Hey thanks a lot.
Spent 16 hours working on it yesterday.
Tank is vented, rear air shocks mounted with custom shock extenders getting welded tonight. Then gotta do the exhaust which should be easy with these awesome headers.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 08-22-2013, 05:03 PM

Those headers do look awesome. Must be Chevelle headers
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EasySteve · 09-23-2013, 09:37 PM

Okay time for an update.

Finished up the steering linkage, and tightened down the box, works great!

Engine is done and running great!

Cupholder made out of a collector.

GETTIN' THERE BOYS!

Borrowing this brand new seat from the next project until I get done with my strato bench!

Thats it for now! Heres a little video walkaround.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN2YO...ature=youtu.be

jpnh · 09-23-2013, 10:06 PM

comin out nice/i like the cup holder-jeff

INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-27-2013, 12:25 AM

How are you going to cover the strato bench? Corbin's custom or DIY?
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12-22-2012, 02:28 PM	#102
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. awesome thanks man. i love how the truck turned out by the way __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

02-15-2013, 04:32 AM	#106
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. No wheel hop in that lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-15-2013, 06:22 PM	#107
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. tires have to grip so they can hop. put those old 275/60s on and burn them up. __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

02-16-2013, 10:16 PM	#108
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. The long leafsprings and staggered shocks do an excellent job of controlling wheel hop. However leaf wrap up and squat are bad. Get rid of squat and wrap up with Caltracs and I'm sure it will plant them skinnies much better Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-17-2013, 07:24 PM	#109
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. i would like to do that on mine. one day. we just picked a 65 elko last night, also got a free 250 with a power glide and a 327 that just needs an intake and valve covers. i told him to build up the 327 for his truck and put the big block in the elcamino __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

02-17-2013, 09:19 PM	#110
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. Good lookin truck man __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

03-01-2013, 04:33 AM	#112
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. :cough:inlike5years:cough: __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

05-23-2013, 12:31 PM	#114
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. Update! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

05-28-2013, 04:33 PM	#116
truckzilla Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 468	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. Sounds like a killer score for the hood man! Congrats!

08-20-2013, 06:04 PM	#117
EasySteve Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 90	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. OKAY TIME FOR AN UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!! Wrapped my wheel Got a little toy with a PA. :] And here is the antenna. Gotta add a little rubber grommet. Sectioned my front crossmember 1.25 inches. Drilled the lower control arm rod holes back .5 inches for better caster gain. Rag joint delete. Also used to clear the now raised upper control arm. Still working on the bracket, just mock up for a pillow bearing thats on its way. Shes sitting pretty low now. Trans is maybe 5 inches off ground, same with pinch weld. OH YEAH, 275/60's all around!!! __________________ 1980 c10 Custom Deluxe 296 inline ;] SM-465 and 3.73s Lowered and shaved My Build!

08-20-2013, 06:10 PM	#118
EasySteve Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 90	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. All of this, and I have a broken leg while doing it. Fun. MORE TO COME! __________________ 1980 c10 Custom Deluxe 296 inline ;] SM-465 and 3.73s Lowered and shaved My Build!

08-20-2013, 06:15 PM	#119
EasySteve Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 90	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. [VIDEO] Showing the steering with a temp bearing mounted to it while i wait for my pillow block. __________________ 1980 c10 Custom Deluxe 296 inline ;] SM-465 and 3.73s Lowered and shaved My Build!

08-21-2013, 11:19 PM	#120
Dusty4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brevard,N.C Posts: 173	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. Its looking great man. Lots of willpower man lots and lots... __________________ 1980 1/2 ton shortbed project 1978 grand prix project Never stop trying...

08-22-2013, 05:03 PM	#122
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. Those headers do look awesome. Must be Chevelle headers Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

09-23-2013, 09:37 PM	#123
EasySteve Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 90	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. Okay time for an update. Finished up the steering linkage, and tightened down the box, works great! Engine is done and running great! Cupholder made out of a collector. GETTIN' THERE BOYS! Borrowing this brand new seat from the next project until I get done with my strato bench! Thats it for now! Heres a little video walkaround. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN2YO...ature=youtu.be __________________ 1980 c10 Custom Deluxe 296 inline ;] SM-465 and 3.73s Lowered and shaved My Build!



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09-23-2013, 10:06 PM	#124
jpnh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Raymond NH Posts: 392	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. comin out nice/i like the cup holder-jeff

09-27-2013, 12:25 AM	#125
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 1980 C-10 Low buck build. How are you going to cover the strato bench? Corbin's custom or DIY? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

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