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cars/motorhome · 11-23-2017, 09:19 AM

That is a fantastic truck to start with. Nice score

**cericd** · 04-20-2021, 05:02 PM

Doesn't look much different but a few things have been done. It sat in the garage for a lonnnng time but the ol’ truck finally got some work done on it.

6 to 5 lug swap

Front Disc Brakes with a Booster

Power Steering

15"x6" Steel Wheels

New Tires

Dealer Stamped Rear Bumper Added

Few Other Misc Things

LT7A · 04-21-2021, 06:38 AM

Truck looks great! Are you enjoying driving it?

aggiegrad · 04-21-2021, 08:51 AM

Looks good. Maybe I will see you out driving it around town.

My blue 68 GMC has been driving around Katy everyday for more than 3 years.
My son and i did most of the same upgrades to it (PS, PB, AC etc) and now just get to enjoy it.

**69Tom** · 04-21-2021, 03:32 PM

Looks great! Love the stock looking wheels.

**LEEVON** · 04-21-2021, 05:36 PM

Hey, that's awesome. Was hoping you'd go with steel wheels!

**cericd** · 04-22-2021, 05:38 PM

Thanks guys.

I've been enjoying driving it around a bit. Still have some things to get figured out. Horn doesn't work, put a new (in cab) gas tank and sending unit in and the cab smells like gas. Wonder if I should have just had the original tank hot tanked and sealed. Also, needs a bit of exhaust work.

Hey Leevon, yeah, I finally decided on a direction for the truck. Originally I was planning a 4" & 6" drop and maybe some classic mags like slots or daisies. As time went by I started to notice that stock looking trucks are becoming much rarer than modded ones and I really just started to enjoy seeing those stock trucks. So, I decided to go with a stock look. I would have liked to keep it six lug but I had already purchased 5 lug conversion axles for the rear and it was nearly impossible to find a set of 15x6 6-lug steelies that would clear disc brakes. I have 3 sets of caps, white dog dish, stainless dog dish and full wheel covers, but I haven't tried any of them yet.

Also, if I had it to do over again, I would have painted the wheels instead of having them powder coated.

**CC69Rat** · 04-24-2021, 09:07 PM

Looks great man!

**cericd** · 08-22-2021, 09:22 PM

Thanks Chad. I see you and Pops have another great one in the works!

**Palf70Step** · 08-23-2021, 06:56 AM

Great looking truck. You did an excellent job on it.

**cericd** · 02-08-2022, 07:32 PM

Leaving Texas...

**cericd** · 02-08-2022, 07:34 PM

Arriving in Colorado...

**cericd** · 09-30-2023, 11:50 PM

Gettin' some of that ethanol free gas.

**clay68c10** · 10-01-2023, 04:15 PM

Looking good! Where in CO are you?

**cericd** · 10-01-2023, 04:51 PM

Thanks! Denver.

**clay68c10** · 10-01-2023, 08:34 PM

Cool, do you ever go to Golden cruise? I haven’t been for a while but there’s usually some good stuff there.

**cericd** · 10-01-2023, 11:19 PM

Nope I haven't been. Maybe I'll have to check it out.

11-23-2017, 09:19 AM	#101
cars/motorhome Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: chesterfield Posts: 11	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build That is a fantastic truck to start with. Nice score

04-20-2021, 05:02 PM	#102
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Doesn't look much different but a few things have been done. It sat in the garage for a lonnnng time but the ol’ truck finally got some work done on it. 6 to 5 lug swap Front Disc Brakes with a Booster Power Steering 15"x6" Steel Wheels New Tires Dealer Stamped Rear Bumper Added Few Other Misc Things Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872 Last edited by cericd; 04-21-2021 at 09:49 AM.

04-21-2021, 06:38 AM	#103
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,498	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Truck looks great! Are you enjoying driving it?

04-21-2021, 08:51 AM	#104
aggiegrad Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 51	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Looks good. Maybe I will see you out driving it around town. My blue 68 GMC has been driving around Katy everyday for more than 3 years. My son and i did most of the same upgrades to it (PS, PB, AC etc) and now just get to enjoy it.

04-21-2021, 03:32 PM	#105
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Looks great! Love the stock looking wheels.

04-21-2021, 05:36 PM	#106
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Hey, that's awesome. Was hoping you'd go with steel wheels! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

04-22-2021, 05:38 PM	#107
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Thanks guys. I've been enjoying driving it around a bit. Still have some things to get figured out. Horn doesn't work, put a new (in cab) gas tank and sending unit in and the cab smells like gas. Wonder if I should have just had the original tank hot tanked and sealed. Also, needs a bit of exhaust work. Hey Leevon, yeah, I finally decided on a direction for the truck. Originally I was planning a 4" & 6" drop and maybe some classic mags like slots or daisies. As time went by I started to notice that stock looking trucks are becoming much rarer than modded ones and I really just started to enjoy seeing those stock trucks. So, I decided to go with a stock look. I would have liked to keep it six lug but I had already purchased 5 lug conversion axles for the rear and it was nearly impossible to find a set of 15x6 6-lug steelies that would clear disc brakes. I have 3 sets of caps, white dog dish, stainless dog dish and full wheel covers, but I haven't tried any of them yet. Also, if I had it to do over again, I would have painted the wheels instead of having them powder coated. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

04-24-2021, 09:07 PM	#108
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Looks great man! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-22-2021, 09:22 PM	#109
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Thanks Chad. I see you and Pops have another great one in the works! __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

08-23-2021, 06:56 AM	#110
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,611	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Great looking truck. You did an excellent job on it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-08-2022, 07:32 PM	#111
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Leaving Texas... Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

02-08-2022, 07:34 PM	#112
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Arriving in Colorado... Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

09-30-2023, 11:50 PM	#113
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Gettin' some of that ethanol free gas. Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

10-01-2023, 04:15 PM	#114
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,883	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Looking good! Where in CO are you? __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

10-01-2023, 04:51 PM	#115
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Thanks! Denver. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872



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10-01-2023, 08:34 PM	#116
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,883	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Cool, do you ever go to Golden cruise? I haven’t been for a while but there’s usually some good stuff there. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

10-01-2023, 11:19 PM	#117
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,088	Re: Project O.G. - My First Ever Build Nope I haven't been. Maybe I'll have to check it out. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

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