Project: 1967 C10 Small Window
 

I've finally decided to make a build thread. I got this very solid '67 c10 stepside back in early January from 62ls1 (who has been TREMENDOUS help throughout the build) with the plans of doing a full frame off restorod. I'll let you know what's going on as I post pictures.

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It came with a factory 4-speed :metal: behind a 292 L6. Plans are to rebuild the engine.

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Looks like a great truck to rebuild. What are your plans, are you going to stay stock or what?

JRBECK64

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We began by taking the bed off with the plans of rebuilding the whole rear section first including the chassis, 12-bolt rear end, suspension, etc.

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You're off to a fantastic start, very nice truck, 67' small back windows are hot! hot! hot!:metal:

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Once the rear half of the chassis was taken down to bare metal using a grinder with a wire brush and a sandblaster, it was primed and I began to tear apart the rear. At this point the chassis and truck as a whole were looking very solid with only minor pitting on the frame where the bed had been resting.

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Well I'm not planning on anything crazy custom and I want to keep that classic look. I'm doing a 4/6 drop, wheels, some engine mods but other than that not much more.....at least I don't think right now :lol:

Thanks C/10 King! Yeah I agree, they're my favorite!

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We pulled out the differential and replaced all the seals and bearings as well as just cleaned everything up.

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Here's what I've been using in the way of sandblasters. The cabinet is a HUGE help when it comes to getting smaller parts cleaned up. I'm keeping rear drums in and converting the front to disc.

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Here are the same rebuilt rear drums and the Early Classic 4/6 drop (the Super Track bar was backordered).

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Everything went back into place for a mock up with the bed on. The next step was to pull off all the front fenders, grill, etc. so that we could pull the engine and trans as well as the cab. I don't know where the pics are of this but I'll post when I get to doing those things. I then pulled the front clip off so that the frame could be finished.

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It was so awesome having finally finished the frame.

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At this point I was trying to get the front clip done. I was able to put all of the control arms into the sandblasting cabinet and cleaned up the front crossmember using the same process of grinding and sandblasting. I stopped by Outback and got all new shafts, stoppers, and U-bolts and painted those as well as the 2.5" drop spindles from ECE.

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Here's some rotors we had that I blasted, painted, and got turned. I was more than happy with how they turned out!

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I then got the American Racing Torq Thrust II's! These pictures were on another thread of mine lost somewhere so here they are again. And yes I know it's a wheel that you see on every other car/truck at a show but it's for good reason. Believe me, I looked for something that wasn't as common but the look couldn't be beat IMO :metal:. They are 17x8 all around with the rear being 29" overall and the front 28".

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Everything looking great so far. I am interested in this build because this fall I hope to start working on my '67 swb stepper with a 250 and 4 speed.

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I got them mounted up to the rear and was very pleased to see how well the drums filled out the centers.

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Thanks a lot and very nice!! What are your plans for it?

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And at last everything came together. This is pretty much where we are right now except we have the steering linkages in and the PS box as well as a few brake lines.

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I'm in, wanna see this one

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I am thinking about going mostly for a stock look on the '67. It will require a lot of rust repair work to get it to the stock look. I want to use it to cruise the back roads and small towns around here. I really like the 250 with the 4 speed.

I have a '71 with a 454 and 4 speed that will get more of a custom build, but that is in the far future since it is my work truck for now.

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In order for the PS box to fit, the frame had to be modified which for us involved cutting out the spot and welding in another plate. Also, the radiator bracket had to be trimmed down.

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Very cool I can't wait to see how that goes once you get into it.

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Oops. Can a moderator please move this to projects and builds? :chevy:

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must be nice to have all that money laying around.

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You are making greatprogress on this build! I'm anxious to see it done.

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Here's all the steering linkages and I forgot to mention I converted the rear to 5-lug using a kit from CPP which included the axles(which I painted with high temp caliper paint), studs, new differential cover gasket, and the 5 lug drums. It was so humid that the camera lens kept fogging up and I'd have to wipe it off. That's why the pics are a little hazy.

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Thank you! same here :lol:

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Oh yeah...this thing's loaded ;)...anyways I think it'd be cool to leave the inner glove box door completely untouched.

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Moved, per your request. Awesome work thus far on that project, makes me want to get going on mine again.

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I'm subscribed! That frame looks killer. You are right....the TT2's look great on anything. If you want to powder coat some small stuff, give me a call. :metal: Oh yeah....it took me a while to read all those options on the SPID!!! : )

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Thanks a lot!!

Sweet! Thanks! Yeah once I get to the inside of the cab and engine compartment, which should be a while, I'll definately be calling you about the powder coating, reaaally appreciate it!

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Looks real nice,look forward to seeing more of your build

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Thanks Scott! You have a great looking stepper, really nice stance!! Do you have a build thread?

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Lookn good

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WOW awsome job yu gotta luv a nice 67 shorrty/window

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Thanks man! I was looking through your album and your 67 shorty's looking really nice!! I searched for a build thread but couldn't find one so I'm not sure if you have one or not? How's your progress coming?

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well i dont have a build thread yet but trust me one will follow i need to get the brakelines new then i put my motor and tranny i painted the motor all chevy orange and i put a holley street performance intake and soon a 1406 electric choke edelbroke carb will follow i just made the thread