Texan's 1969 Chevy CST/10 project

[texan_idiot25]

Just ****in' around to the older forum I havent been to in ages...

This truck is the proverbial found it behind a house type story. My neighbor had it stored at a friends of his's house for a long while. It was gonna become a work truck, but it was too long to fit into his garage. So he offered it to me for $500. Its a (rare) 1969 Chevy CST/10. CST is short of Custom Spor Truck, the top trim level for the Chevy C10s in '69. Much like how Denali is top ranks for the Yukon. Only 6% of all the pickups in '69 were the CST package, and around an estimate 5000 or so in my trucks configuration, The longbed CST10, as opposed to shortbeds/CST20s/CST30s/etc

For the sake of time, Im just gonna quote from my thread on XMW:

As of yesterday, Im now the PROUD owner of a 1969 Chevy CST/10! :D

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This isnt at my house yet. Were gonna rope tow it this saturday.

$500, the guy who owns that cougar, he let me have it for a deal. He was gonna sell it online for 2 grand, but would rather it be in my hands.

No engine or trans, but the body is straight, and dent free. Just rusted at the rocker pannels, but its not like thats uncommon, and classicparts.com has replacements for 20 bucks. The interior is rough. Its a short bed, long cab configuration. And its the rare CST/10. Only 2000 were made in '70, so I assume the figures are the same, if not less for the 69.

He offered it friday afternoon, check it out that night, was grilled about responisbility all weekend, pulled all my cash from the bank sunday, bought it that night.

I was gonna do the GMC, but this is something you cant pass up.

Things todo:
-Already have a EFI 350 small block from like a 96 Tahoe?
-Possibly a 700R4 Transmission, its the one my dad had in storage. Its a 3 speed auto w/ over drive
-Paint is Harley-Davidson Orange, and in good shape. Just really needs to be washed.
-all the works to make the engine run, andlegal.
-some trim pieces around the tail lights and tail gate are gone. No big deal
-Painting those farm-truck-white rims black.
-disk brakes upfront



7am, and the morning is still cool. We jump into a friends truck, and head out.

Todays Mission: Pick up the CST/10.

So we get to the house its stored at, and back in the GMC pick up we borrowed for the day. chained it up to the CST/10, I jumped into the GMC, my dad took the CST/10. Things were tight (pull the CST/10 around a Camaro, across a drive way that goes over a ditch, and pull a tight right turn into the coldesac). No problems, nothing hit.

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tow bar hooked up.
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Thats GM brother hood, lol. GMC pulling the ol' Chevy.


And off we go. No misshaps towing it to a $1 pressure washer station, besides the CST/10 front tires screching around tight corners from stops. We spray some engine degreaser all inside the engine bay, and go get some drinks while it soaks.

Coming home was almost un-eventfull, at on point the hood poped up and caught the 2ndary latch, and one motor mount vibrated out, and off (landed loudly) once we got into our neighborhood.

Pull, up, un hitch, and the 1st before-cleaning-picture:
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After an hour, and 2 buckets of water later, she's all orange again! :bling:


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the difference

Its been dubbed "OrangeCrush". My grandma stepped out, and saw it. She said "Oh my, Yall should call it OrangeCrush".

So, I dig the name. This will be a slow project, all depends on what cash I make, Ive gotta pay for it all. :cry:

Time to get a job...

For its age, its in good shape. The rust is only in the common trouble places, that there is patch panels galore for. The rockers have it, and the front fender, right at the bumper, and the passenger A-pillar are the troubles spots so far, and a weak cab corner that flexes when the passenger door is opened. That will be fixed, and the A pillar will be fixed. The rest can be done later when the exterior gets a total make over later on down the road

Whick isnt that much, when you see what other people start with, I got lucky, :lol: .

The last owner did some **** job on wiring. Not the guy I bought it from, but the one before him. Wired the fuel pump to a switch under the dash, but not to say a oil pressure switch. Also the sony tape deck thats in and amp is wire and twist nut land. :roll: Thats all going. We might try to fit a sub from an escalade in the passenger cab corner, and some new door speakers. Since thats all available for pretty much free from my dads work.

We going to make custom door panels, just planing out materials and what design right now. And a custom grille. One is dirt easy, the other is a lil more complex, but should have a cooooooool effect. Both are about the same price to do.

Its mesh vs. plexiglass. Either do simple black mesh, or what he thought up was buy some clear orange plexiglass sheets, and cut out slats. Mount one on top another with about 1/8 gap in between. Then at each end of each slat an idea was to wire in LEDs to light the grille. Maybe even making that the front turn signals if you know what I mean.

Try to imagin that in your head :P

Abit of work done, and the interior is about as stripped as we need it. With the exception of all the wiring which needs to be re-done.

Got the a/c blower to come on

Radio now stays on

Door panels gone, steering wheel gone, glove box fixed

Cowl vent screen made, and installed:
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Interior:
Yes, the gas guage says full... lol
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Basicaly just saving up cash right now, so when we order parts all at once, the shipping will be cheap.

Thats just a bit of it, goto http://www.xmodworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=22470 for the full thread, an arguement on springs, and more details and such.

[DRFTKO]

awww...my most favorite truck in the world, congrats:thumleft: :thumrigh:

[REDisFASTER]

That's in pretty good condition, actually!

I love those old boxy-trucks! Todays trucks are too round! Awesome fetch!

[texan_idiot25]

The GM brothers are still boxy
http://availablelightonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/gms2.jpg
:D I love the both. Unlike that porky, unholy thing called the new Tundra...

These things are a bit rounder than you think, and I love these old time body lines. :)

This is my dream truck, ever since I saw the C10 special edition in Truckin' mag, I drooled over the chance to own one... even though their hard to find cheap. Then 6 months later, I now own one. I bought it back in January.

Some ya'll might remember my past plans to do a 1998 GMC Jimmy http://www.xmodsource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4004 . But I couldnt pass this amazing truck up.

Some things need to be changed a bit from the original plans:

New rims, some 17x7s front, 17x8s rear. Down to a few choices on what style. Lowed about 2 in the front, maybe drop the rear a few. But thats not final til we get an engine in and see how low it drops on its own. front disk brake conversion (GMC pauls, comes with lowerd spindals). The tahoe V8 is still an option, but Im gonna start trying to work my dad into using his 400hp TPI V8 that he has in storage since its literally, ready to go (see GMC thread for that engines story, im sure its there). But itd have to be de-tuned before I would get it... "400hp is too much"... Yeh, my dad has a 400+hp Camaro in highschool, lol. Never dyno'd, but ran 12s on street radials, and did a high 9s with drag slicks and racing gas, so you know it did business.

[ScoobyBoy]

http://availablelightonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/gms2.jpg

That one on the left is wicked

[adam]

thats lookin pretty good

[texan_idiot25]

THanks guys.

The one on left is the Silverado.

Started a bit of interior work today, making some door panels.

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This will be the backing for the custom door panels. Both sides were cut from 1/8 inch particleboard, traced from the original door panels. Then the window crank and door handle holes were drilled out. Later the mounting screw holes will be drilled once I get a final fit (still a bit of trimming here and there, but for now both fit up real good) and the bottomc corners will be rounded. Arm rests will be made, and like the Copperhead from Trucks!, will mount in the stock location, but stretch forward to cover part of the door handle. Just the round part, leaving the handle sticking out enough to grab. Giving it a more modern look.:nod:

[Netcon]

I h8 trucks, but thts jst me..

[texan_idiot25]

I h8 trucks, but thts jst me..
Well thats good for you. :nod:

[atruebudfan]

Nice, i dunno how many Orange Chevy trucks i have seen but not many.. lol
Looks like its in pretty good condition, nice find. I myself have been looking for a project car too, either a car or truck

Not a 69' and not a Chevy but.. :lol:

My grandfather has a 73' GMC 1500 Super Custom. Its Blue with a white cap top, runs like a top always have it in running order. Its been back and forth from Florida and Michigan, and its got over 200k on it. We did rebuild the motor but that was just to make it new again. One nice thing is its has little to no rust, a few dime sized spots on the bed that's about all. Here's a few pics but i don't wanna high jack you thread.

Again very nice truck you have.


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[mini-z_drifter]

How is it possible that you dont like trucks AT ALL? Nice Nice truck by the way.

[texan_idiot25]

AH man, how awesome. I saw one of the same body style a few nights ago. I love these ol' GM trucks. Glad to see Im no the only GM lover.

Both side rockers are rusted, I can see the ground from the driveer side rocker. The top of the passenger A-pillar has some tar/putty crap, so I guess it might be rusted, and the bottom of the passenger side of the windshield is rusted through. And, the passenger side fender, where it meets the bumper is gone.

But as you can tell, its not so obliviouse to the world. Im sure you guys are gonna now scroll up to the other pics to see what Ive just pointed out too, lol.

Also, is the truck all original, or has some body parts been replaced?

[thrillbilly]

i have a 74 GMC and a 81 Chevy both 1/2 tons, heres some pics of my 81 yeah, dont like think im just putting in fake pictures because the windows are blacked out... (its a long story)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/crazyweston89/mytruck-1.jpg

[texan_idiot25]

Nice, I might buy an engine and trans from an '85. Checking out the Tahoe's V8 tonight.

[RodsRUs]

nice trucks guys!
we just got rid of out 67 with its origanal 400 smallie and a wide ratio 4 speed muncie.

[texan_idiot25]

Got pics?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvkbZb8SUKk yeh, watch that, since ppl are lame to watch it elsewhere.

Just some more interior work yesterday, gettin the door panels trimmed to fit, and drawing stuff out.

[Sweed]

So, I was watching MTV (yah, you know I'm a hypocrite) and I saw the "Bullet for a Valentine" video, and you know the guy is in a car, and he gets hit by a Chevy. The Chevy is very similar to what you have, but it's still in primer....

B4V sucks. That was an okay video when they were all playing, but otherwise, naw...

Nice, i dunno how many Orange Chevy trucks i have seen but not many.. lol

Hey, I haven't seen many either, but my math teacher drove a Candy Metalic Orange Comarrow... And that car had some power... Then again, how many math teachers listen to Korn?

[fordman]

Just ****in' around to the older forum I havent been to in ages...

This truck is the proverbial found it behind a house type story. My neighbor had it stored at a friends of his's house for a long while. It was gonna become a work truck, but it was too long to fit into his garage. So he offered it to me for $500. Its a (rare) 1969 Chevy CST/10. CST is short of Custom Spor Truck, the top trim level for the Chevy C10s in '69. Much like how Denali is top ranks for the Yukon. Only 6% of all the pickups in '69 were the CST package, and around an estimate 5000 or so in my trucks configuration, The longbed CST10, as opposed to shortbeds/CST20s/CST30s/etc

For the sake of time, Im just gonna quote from my thread on XMW:









Thats just a bit of it, goto http://www.xmodworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=22470 for the full thread, an arguement on springs, and more details and such.


doulbe check the year, the'69 had a wood bed and the dash was different. mine runs.
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[texan_idiot25]

Your hijacking the thread #1, get your box truck off here

#2 Its a 69, use a VIN decoder if you dont believe me.

there are a few different gauge configurations, the 3 hole style, and the one with the optional gauges like mine. Also, wood beds were an OPTION. I know these trucks pretty **** well ;)

[fordman]

okokokokookokokokookokookokok, gosh, sorry i didnt know.

[texan_idiot25]

Its cool, share pics of your C10 if you have any.

But do please take the box truck off ;)

[Lucky7]

I love the style of those old Chevys. Sweet truck. And in pretty good shape for sitting.

[texan_idiot25]

Thanks man. In a few weeks, when ever things get arrange, Ill have a fuel injected 350ci V8 for it as well.

[sweetvette]

sweet, where's the engine comin from?

[texan_idiot25]

1989-1990 Chevy 'Burb. The owner wanted the motor pulled so he could shove a big block in. So he just let my dads friend have it, to pay him back for pulling it out. So its sat for a few months, and were getting it for either $300... or $600... haha cant remember, but either way thats a good deal for a low milage fuel injected 350. Gotta get ahold of my dads friend next weekend

[sweetvette]

sounds tight, but, your trucks not going to be getting good mpg. is this going to be like your daily driver? oh, and are you getting like the computer form the suburban too?

[texan_idiot25]

another guy doing a similar build to my truck is getting 12 mpg, and thats with a carburated engine. Thats not bad at all.

Yup, will be my DD, dont care for gas, its cheaper here in Texas than most other places.

Well have to smash and grab an ecu and wiring harness from a junk yard probly. Then use a tuner on it, have to use headers to reach the exhaust thats already in the truck.

[sweetvette]

sounds like you got this all panned out....

[texan_idiot25]

OHHH yes, haha. Some where I have a small parts list. Totalled around $1400. But that was mainly body, interior parts. Some electrical, suspension and a/c as well.

We may use use a 700R4 that my dad has in storage, its a 4 speed auto with over drive. Same as the 4L60E thats used in all of GMs other trucks currently, its just not electronically controlled. Much better than just the 3 speed auto it came with lol.

[123Vette]

im trying to by a 69 k5 blazer

[jimmythekid1]

OHHH yes, haha. Some where I have a small parts list. Totalled around $1400. But that was mainly body, interior parts. Some electrical, suspension and a/c as well.

We may use use a 700R4 that my dad has in storage, its a 4 speed auto with over drive. Same as the 4L60E thats used in all of GMs other trucks currently, its just not electronically controlled. Much better than just the 3 speed auto it came with lol.

But the turbo-350 or 400 that came in it is beefier

[texan_idiot25]

Not by that much. 4 speed and over drive, means a nicer drive on the freeway, and better fuel economy.

That, and the 700R4 my dad has was rebuilt to take atleast 500hp. Its gonna take this motor with no sweat.

Plus I could buy off my dad/get it free as aposed to buying a new TH350 and then needing it to be rebuilt.

Dunno, not really decided on it yet. But if we used the 700R4 then a new driveshaft would be needed since its longer than the TH350

[V8lover411]

this is gonna be a sweet truck when its complete i can just tell got a uncle that has one but its a shortbed. i've gotta get some pics

[jimmythekid1]

Not by that much. 4 speed and over drive, means a nicer drive on the freeway, and better fuel economy.

That, and the 700R4 my dad has was rebuilt to take atleast 500hp. Its gonna take this motor with no sweat.

Plus I could buy off my dad/get it free as aposed to buying a new TH350 and then needing it to be rebuilt.

Dunno, not really decided on it yet. But if we used the 700R4 then a new driveshaft would be needed since its longer than the TH350

well for daily driving and fuel economy the 700R4 is the way to go, as far as the drive shaft goes I'm sure you could find a local gear and shaft shop to build you one for a reasonable price. Also remember the tail housing is wear your tranny mounts so you will also need to relocate your cross member.

[texan_idiot25]

Yup, and the crossmember on this truck just bolts in place, so it will be easy to move once you break the rusted in 38 year old bolts :lol:

Im just lookin around for a local place for drive shafts. Maybe on 67-72chevytrucks.com some one makes them, the 700R4 and 4L60E are common swaps for the custom guys.

Thanks V8lover :)

[jimmythekid1]

Yup, and the crossmember on this truck just bolts in place, so it will be easy to move once you break the rusted in 38 year old bolts :lol:

Im just lookin around for a local place for drive shafts. Maybe on 67-72chevytrucks.com some one makes them, the 700R4 and 4L60E are common swaps for the custom guys.

Thanks V8lover :)

Thats what the universal blue wrench is for (torch) lol

[texan_idiot25]

Elz oh elz.

And the good ol pry-bar.

[DrIfToRDIe]

thats prretyy tite

[texan_idiot25]

thats prretyy tite
Thanks dude :)

[TheXmodifyer]

hey tex...can i post pics of my 1958 GMC...just checkin before i do

[texan_idiot25]

Fo sho :nod:

[texan_idiot25]

Yesterday, was a good day. I found the 'toy store' of 60-87 Chevy trucks. Outback truck parts in Spring :o Fuggin, every part needed, and killer prices. So for $120 we got 2 headlight bucket adjustment plates (hard as hell to find), glove box, new hindge and spring (badly needed a right one, youll see), headlight hardware, and then trim clips and a center A/C vent. Some stuff is for later, but you couldnt beat the price at the place...

anyhoo, new hood hindge:
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See anything wrong with that one?

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So new hindge and spring


Before:
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After
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Closes flush now! :) Before, any time you opened it, the hindge bent more and more. To the point where the hood closed and you had a near 2 inch gap at the cowl.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p316/texanidiot25/trucks050.jpg And with the trim clips the rear tail light trim I got for my bday can be used.

The engine will be here soon, when ever we can get into my dads storage center and bring home the engine stand.

[texan_idiot25]

A bit of an update, body work and leak proofing will begin the weekend after this one.

But, finally, located a running engine and transmission combo. Not just any, but identicle to what my truck had originally, and why is this? Its out of a 70s C10 by coincidence.

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/431094895.html

I havent found a better deal at 750 for a solid engine and transmission. Gonna go for it Im 80% sure

The reason Im going for this, is the other engine option is unknown how it runs. Still would need an ECU, wiring, alternator, etc. This is complete, running, and with a trans. And would be **** simple to drop in and get moving, thanks to good ol' carburation

[Sweed]

Carbs are for pussies!
Reall men use the amazing tuning options of an ECU, becuase we're not to lazy to let a stupid computer do it!

It's still a chevy. :bigwink:

EDIT: Guess I'm too used to the Scalers at R7R, but that needs some taller tires.

[texan_idiot25]

Carbs are for pussies!

Uhm, so your like double ***** for having dual carbs on the honda then? ;) :lol:

[Sweed]

Uhm, so your like double ***** for having dual carbs on the honda then? ;) :lol:

Actually, the carbs (double *****) ere leaking Gas, so the place was getting so wet and sticky, so we had to take them off.. :blush:

Well, he took them off becuase it leaked gas, didn't clear the hood, didn't have a air filter (an oval shape that size is HARD to find parts for. Local Honda dealer didn't have it either. LOL!), and he didn't feel like tuning it, considering it was set to a Japanese Climate on a modded Civic, not Hot and Stick Florida...

Talk about a wierd reply...

Remember. You're truck is still a Chevy.

[REDisFASTER]

A 350? Skip it and stuff in a 454! BWUAHAHA!!! j/k

Looking good!

I'm personally looking into getting my own project car this friday. It runs, but it needs body work and a transmission swap (auto-poo to manual, since the auto already leaks, may as well do the swap when the tranny gets out).

Hurry up and get that engine in there! I wanna hear that 350 rumble!

[f250]

That grill looks like its off of a 70. I drove a yellow truck just like that when I was just starting to drive, but it was a pos! You guys in those western states get all the good stuff! I am from PA and trucks like that are all rotten.

[texan_idiot25]

(for sweed) Lol, indeed a wierd reply

Remember, you drive a Honda that leaks gas and idiot mechanics that cant tune it. ;)

And also remember, some folks put small block Chevy V8s into Hondas, not the other way around.

That grill looks like its off of a 70. I drove a yellow truck just like that when I was just starting to drive, but it was a pos! You guys in those western states get all the good stuff! I am from PA and trucks like that are all rotten.

Western? Man Im in the deep south :lol: But I am pretty lucky that the rust damage is minimal, just in the cowl vent area, passenger a-pillar, and the rockers, but those will be fixed for another time, while the cowl/a-pillar will be fixed in coming weekends to stop the water leaks in the cab

67-68
http://images.sporttruck.com/techarticles/8850_large+1968_chevrolet_stepside_c10+driver_fron t_side_view.jpg

69-70 is my truck, so yes you are correct that the grille is the same on the 70, good job. :)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/chevynme036-2SMALL.jpg

71-72
http://images.sporttruck.com/techarticles/8847_large+1972_chevrolet_cheyenne_super_fleetside +driver_front_side_view.jpg


A 350? Skip it and stuff in a 454! BWUAHAHA!!! j/k

Looking good!

I'm personally looking into getting my own project car this friday. It runs, but it needs body work and a transmission swap (auto-poo to manual, since the auto already leaks, may as well do the swap when the tranny gets out).

Hurry up and get that engine in there! I wanna hear that 350 rumble!


If I had the money for a 454, I would. But for 750, you will have a hard time beating that. Were seriously considering it right now, on the verge of getting it.

Project car eh? What kind?



(excuse the double post, but XMS wont load the edit button half the time)

[REDisFASTER]

67-68
http://images.sporttruck.com/techarticles/8850_large+1968_chevrolet_stepside_c10+driver_fron t_side_view.jpg

I want THAT! Except in dark green (I don't know, I just love C10s in dark green). My dream truck is a '67 C10 stepside. No short-box here, I want the long rear end :nod:

Anyway, I'm looking into a 1992 Nissan Stanza SE (top of the line, about 1000 in North America, base. There's countless XE, and GXEs around, but SEs are scarce).

Its already got 4-wheel discs, so it makes it easy on me. My old Stanz had rear drums.

For the time being, I'm planning on fixing up the rust, fixing the tranny leak, then eventually when I have time where I don't have to drive, I'm going JDM and stuffing a JDM U12 Attesa power train on the beast! 4WD!

It'll be about a few months for the power train swap though, since extensive mods have to be done to the fuel tank to clear the exhaust and the drive shaft and sub-frame pieces.

[RallyWRX]

I had a 68 C10 short bed mild custom, it was GM's Big League Blue, it was super nice when I bought it for $6,800 bucks, then I drove the crap out of it and couldn't affoard the upkeep, it was my daily driver, stupid state made me cut the rolled pan to put a bumper on the back, that sucked. I sold it for $4,000 with 65K on it since the restore, it was a good thing too, a little after that, Katrina happened and I would have been screwed, $3.20 per gallon at 8-10 miles per gallon, no way, it was a 350 with a turbo 400 auto tranny and positraction rear end, impala chasis front end , I wish I had some pics of it, but that was before I had a digital camera. It was a sweet truck. One day, hopefully I can get another one.

I guess you've got your LMC Truck catalogue ready to go?

My truck looked exactly like this only with a chrome bumper and different wheels and it had the block letter trim C H E V R O L E T along the front of the hood, so picture it with out the white shell and that was my truck, dang, now I miss it. The guy I bought it from started out asking $10K but nobody was buying so by the time I found him he was down to $8K and then I talked him down to $6,800, he needed the money to pay for the Land Rover he just bought. Not nearly as cool as the truck he built.

If anyone finds a picture of one like this in this color but a truck, please tell me where or post it.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/RallyWRX/0411cl_67chev_01_z.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/RallyWRX/0411cl_67chev_02_z.jpg

[Lucky7]

I still can't believe how good a shape the body and paint are in.

[texan_idiot25]

I had a 68 C10 short bed mild custom, it was GM's Big League Blue, it was super nice when I bought it for $6,800 bucks, then I drove the crap out of it and couldn't affoard the upkeep, it was my daily driver, stupid state made me cut the rolled pan to put a bumper on the back, that sucked. I sold it for $4,000 with 65K on it since the restore, it was a good thing too, a little after that, Katrina happened and I would have been screwed, $3.20 per gallon at 8-10 miles per gallon, no way, it was a 350 with a turbo 400 auto tranny and positraction rear end, impala chasis front end , I wish I had some pics of it, but that was before I had a digital camera. It was a sweet truck. One day, hopefully I can get another one.

I guess you've got your LMC Truck catalogue ready to go?

My truck looked exactly like this only with a chrome bumper and different wheels and it had the block letter trim C H E V R O L E T along the front of the hood, so picture it with out the white shell and that was my truck, dang, now I miss it. The guy I bought it from started out asking $10K but nobody was buying so buy the time I found him he was down to $8K and then I talked him down to $6,800, he needed the money to pay for the Land Rover he just bought. Not nearly as cool as the truck he built.

If anyone finds a picture of one like this in this color but a truck, please tell me where or post it.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/RallyWRX/0411cl_67chev_01_z.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t57/RallyWRX/0411cl_67chev_02_z.jpg

Sounds like it was an awesome tuck. Despite the gas mileage problem, I bet its one of those "never should have sold it" moments. Plus the TH400, industructable. My tech teacher was telling how back in the day he worked at a truck shop for dump trucks and other medium-heavy duty trucks, and how often times they would pull twisted drive shafts and messed up rear axles before the TH400 even broke a sweat. My truck (1st page has its option list) is an original TH350. Turbo Hyrdomatics FTW

That is a 69-72 Blazer with the 67-68 nose.

Here is the closest I can find: http://marpo3.deviantart.com/art/The-Blue-C-10-65868417 Mark is one of my favorite automotive photographers, so check him out.

[snowboi1289]

anyhoo, new hood hindge:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p316/texanidiot25/trucks048.jpg
See anything wrong with that one?

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p316/texanidiot25/trucks049.jpg
So new hindge and spring


my sisters cutlass was almost like that,we just thought is was just to old,and wore out,when we seen that it started to bend more and more we got a new hinge(no spring)for it the hinge that was on it wouldnt come off so it wouldnt close at all..

EDIT:ohh can u post pics of the engine ??

[texan_idiot25]

Mhm, bound to happen when one the bolts let loose, the spring just begins ruining the hindge. Where I got this, the spring came seperate with the hindge, but for cheap. And no, were not gonna try popping off one of these high-tension sprigs lol.

OHHH Jeez, for the lazy who wont click the link:
http://images.craigslist.org/01010701030901040920070924e483d6fc2ae24278e9005305 .jpg

Will possibly check it out this weekend

[RallyWRX]

yeah, the guy I sold it too was soo happy, he was like freaking out, he took the money from his retirement fund to pay for it, probably not a good idea, but yeah, he said he had done a drawing of the exact truck. I wish I still had it, but it would just be getting beat on even more, since I still don't have the money it would take to keep it nice.

[texan_idiot25]

Keep your eyes peeled man, theirs always deals to be found. Craigslist is a good place to start. I see a few C10s pop up every now and then, running, for a good price

[xmodsnut]

man with all these chevys I should get my grandpas old ford F250 thats out in the weeds and build it back to new with parts from work and ford racing.

[texan_idiot25]

SOME ONE STOLE MY GRILLE!!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4064.jpg






























http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/chevynme047.jpg

I lied. Took it off today to start some work on it, and shine it up a bit :nod: My dad and I started hammering out the dents and dings. Sometime in its life, someone thought it would be a good idea to pop a dent out with a frikin spike, so we've had to hammer out lots of little dings. Also getting it straight, if you notice on the passenger side head light cut out, its pushed out some, and the very bottom left corner is dented up. Must have hit a Civic or something, its barely fazed. :lol:

Pics later when its lit out. But so you can just get an idea of how large/wide this truck is...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4073.jpg

Im 5' 11". And the grille alone is taller than me :eyecraz:


Still waiting for the guy to call us back about the V8

[texan_idiot25]

yes yes yes yes yes!!!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4083.jpg

Drove out to check out the motor today. Its great, such an insane deal. Rebuilt a few years ago, and the transmission too. The block is just dirty, but its in great shape. Not leaking oil anywhere, no sludge in the motor, etc.

Buying it tomorrow, picking it up next weekend!


The guy we met is a friend of the seller, real cool guy. They have a badass little shop behind this guys house. Inside was a 40s buick. 3 1st gen Camaros (pics of 2) and a Model T

This is one of the Camaros, its a '67 (68? I know its not a '69 by the tail lights) with a 396 stroker V8, one of their racing engines.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4086.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4085.jpg

'69 Camaro with a 383 Stroker, detuned race motor.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4088.jpg

The model T
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_4084.jpg

As well as their 800hp dirt modified car, which the video is coming soon for that bad boy.

These guys make most their money on building race engines, and restorations. I didnt get a pic of the 3rd Camaro, buick, or '53 Chevy pick up.


So excited. :)





On a side note, check out the big block C10 I saw yesterday. Talked to the owner as well, its cool meetin other 67-72 drivers.

CH0h9xvmxJg

[texan_idiot25]

Might as well update:

The engine swap for those who missed it: http://www.xmodsource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10839

Santa cashed in, an aluminum radiator, and all the hoses..
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/xmas001.jpg

Its an after market one, and so it's trial and error with the lower radiator hose, but found a universal bendy hose that works. The biggest ***** about getting it in, is one of the top mounts. Because it's not made EXACTLY to OE specs, but shares all the dimensions, something has to be off. And what is it? The filler neck. So we have to cut a 1/4 inch radius in one mount to clear it... Fun part is the mounts are so strong, it's dulled the hole saw bit, and barely went into the metal.. so my dad is takin' it to work, and using the super tools (Cadillac Technition, been in the biz over 20 years, and Ill have to rant about his cars...)

But it's worth the effort... It sure is a purdy radiator. All aluminum, far better then the old ones. Next up, is going for a electric fan set up, to get rid of the suicidal flex-fan.


Got new tail light lenses for x-mas too, since mine were old, cracked, and barely passed light, or reflected:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/xmas006.jpg
Easy to tell which is new

Head light bezels too, will paint them flat black.. their too shiney for my grille, and I like them blacked out more.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/xmas008.jpg


And finally remembered to check the axle, I knew it was a dana, but wasn't sure which. Well, ladies and gents, Im rocking the world-destroying Dana 60.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/xmas010.jpg

Seemingly, a very rare option for a truck like mine. Its a Semi-Floating axle. And the Full-floating 8-lug 60s were used on the 3/4 and 1-ton trucks. And some of the big block half tons with the TH400 trans had the Dana 60 as a semi-floating 6-lug, like mine. Where it gets odd is because my truck was originally a SB350 and TH350, as it is now.

Gotta love that old built-to-order system these trucks have.



Man, I just need a set of long-tube headers for this beast, and I can get a test drive in.

[123Vette]

wow sweet dana 60 thats never gunna die, i bet you cant wait to drive the beast i sure could if it was mine lol

[texan_idiot25]

wow sweet dana 60 thats never gunna die, i bet you cant wait to drive the beast i sure could if it was mine lol

That dana is burnout proof, and I have 4 tires to burn off, haha.. All of the tires on this truck are bad. Ill just keep them mounted on the rim, and use them for burn out tires.

But yeh, you have no clue how much I want to drive it. It's something else to sit in that truck now. You step on the gas, and carb opens up. You slide the shifter, and the transmission clicks through the gears. Went under and greased up all the suspension and driveshaft joints last weekend. With a set of headers, and a good brake check, it's ready for a test drive.

[123Vette]

and maybe some headlights lol

[texan_idiot25]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I don't need headlights, my truck is bright orange. If you hit it, your blind. :lol:

Gotta check the wiring on it, since I'm upgrading to a modern bulb-type instead of a sealed beam bulb. But, not needed for test driving, and burn outs.

[123Vette]

lol they sure can see you but can you see them :) anyway none of that stuffs needed for test drives your right. who wants to register there car and pay money for being forced to do somthing anyway?

[texan_idiot25]

The other cars have headlights, so sure, I can see them...

What about registration? It is registered, plates and all. The tags expired last year though. The cops around my neighborhood are relaxed, and my uncle ironically patrols around there too. I can pull the family cop card if the officer wanted to really ticket it for anything...

[nofear1911]

sweet truck id love to get my hands on one of those but none in my area for cheap :/

[texan_idiot25]

Thanks dude. Keep an eye on craigslist, I've seen some good deals come and go in my area. Thats how I found my engine/transmission for $750 too.

Easy trucks to work on, and there's lots of parts support. You can almost build a whole truck from scratch.. Great looking trucks with lots of value these days. And very modern for their time.

[REDisFASTER]

To be honest, I'm happy to see this thread back up again! Beautiful truck, man!

PS. Who owns the white Miata?

[texan_idiot25]

A family friend's, my dad was doing a full brake job on the little thing. It dawned the nick-name Man-yata.. :lol:

But thanks dude. If I ever leave again, here is my truck's thread at 67-72Chevytrucks.com: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=223124 Always the most updated

[redrkt]

one other thing too that you have not mentioned is the fact that you don't have to get it smogged anymore EVER, since it is past the 25 year limit now.

[suicide_star]

glad to finally see texan back! and an update on orange crush!! nice Xmas presents you got there =) the truck is looking awesome and wtf! that thing has a dana60, that's badass. did you ever get to finish the interior work you were doing?

[stang_racer]

hey can u get a frame out of a catalogue yet for those truck cuz i know with the 69 camaro u can u could build a whole car from scratch, lol but u can only get the convertible

[texan_idiot25]

one other thing too that you have not mentioned is the fact that you don't have to get it smogged anymore EVER, since it is past the 25 year limit now.
I mention it alot when I talk about it in person. I can just run open headers even, nothing the police can do about it. :lol: Love Texas's rules about old cars.

glad to finally see texan back! and an update on orange crush!! nice Xmas presents you got there =) the truck is looking awesome and wtf! that thing has a dana60, that's badass. did you ever get to finish the interior work you were doing?
Thanks dude, lol, fun to be back.. Dana 60, uber rare for a truck optioned like this. But it came well equiped, and these suckers were built-to-order back in the day

hey can u get a frame out of a catalogue yet for those truck cuz i know with the 69 camaro u can u could build a whole car from scratch, lol but u can only get the convertible

You can get rebuilt frames from some companies, that prep for air bags and such. But basically, with starting with just a frame and cab, you can build a truck. Roughly 70-80% of the parts for it are available... And some parts are shared from the later trucks. You can swap the whole front suspension from the later 70s trucks onto this.

[stang_racer]

ya thats cool, good to see that u did alot of sudying on this thing, lol better u do it than me man that thing would be more mickey mouse than disny land its self lol, hell just take one glance at my sled that i finally got running WOOT!!! but now its too hot to run it it over heats and dies lol

[REDisFASTER]

ya thats cool, good to see that u did alot of sudying on this thing, lol better u do it than me man that thing would be more mickey mouse than disny land its self lol, hell just take one glance at my sled that i finally got running WOOT!!! but now its too hot to run it it over heats and dies lol

lol, wut?

[stang_racer]

i meant better him restore it or whatever hes doing to it than for me to do it do u not know of the term mickey mouseing??

[texan_idiot25]

i meant better him restore it or whatever hes doing to it than for me to do it do u not know of the term mickey mouseing??
Well, I understood this part atleast. :lol: Thanks dude.

[stang_racer]

lol sorry i was trying to say my sled is the king of mickey mouse lol

[texan_idiot25]

Got the bling-bling aluminumnumnumnum radiator in today, transcooler lines hooked up, heater lines in, and flushed out all the old green coolant. Seriously, I need headers!!!!!!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/xmas020.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/xmas021.jpg
That is what I was talking about previously, the Rad mount had to be cut to fit the filler neck on the radiator.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/xmas026.jpg
Slowly fillin' 'er up.

May fire it up again this weekend. Not sure. A semi-idea was to toss the camaro manifolds back on upside down, so the exited pointing up towards the grille... Just so it can run w/out worry of damaging any valves.. Dunno, we'll see.

With a set of headers, this truck is ready for a test-drive. :o

[texan_idiot25]

A video speaks for a VERY VERY excited Texan:

_sE5oa4nwEs

[RedSXmodder]

The first noise kinda sounded.

kaaakaaashsvroovrookaakakakvrooshhhakahakakshhbbbo ...

Something like that.

But then it sounded good.

Happy much? I'll bet it feels great to have it running...

[texan_idiot25]

My cell phone doesn't like being anywhere near open headers. But my god, it is LOUD, it's DEEP, it's a fuggin' BEAST, and I love it. But when hooked up to the exhaust, it sounds toned and mean. A nice low rumble at idle, but you jab the throttle, and it opens up nice. Some-what like a Blowmaster, but better, and with out the in-a-can sound.

The closest I can say to this truck, is Christine. Go watch that a few times, and you get a good feel for how this beast sounds.

Yes, I am, really. ****ing. Excited!

Gotta do a few things before I can really let it run for any length of time. The trans fluid needs to be topped off, since plenty spilled out in the process of installing the engine/trans. Gotta re-route the trans cooler lines, since they hit the headers. Their supposed to go under the engine, and we accidentally routed them through the frame-side of the motor mount while dropping the engine in. Then gotta put something of a heat shield for the starter. Then just run a fuel line to a can of gas for now until the gas tank is checked. Change all the spark plug boots to angled ones as well.

Ah, it's good to sit down, turn the key, pump the gas, and hear it come to life.

[texan_idiot25]

Got some work today, good and bad news.

The good, got just about everything but the trans-cooler lines cleared of the headers, and the spark plug wires done.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy024.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy025.jpg
The full, true duel 2 1/4 exhaust.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy012.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy008.jpg
With the pipes dumping right behind the tires, burnouts are gonna look sweet with the smoke being blown outwards by the exhaust :lol:

Also, thanks to another Cadillac Freebie, got a clock that fits in the extra gauge hole in the cluster (from the factory, it was an option for a vacuum gauge).
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy020.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy018.jpg

Also, dunno if I have ever posted it here before, but depending on the seats, may use this center console/flip-seat from a Cadillac.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/IMG_1030.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/IMG_1033.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/IMG_1032.jpg

Bad news is, one of the spark plugs decided to break. :lol: So no firing today. Maybe tomorrow. :bigwink:

[Blackevo01titan]

That will look good in that truck. It would look real cool if you made the interior that color too.

Thats a preety nice truck you have there too.

[texan_idiot25]

Thanks dude. The interior color depends mainly on the seats. But I'm aiming for that cream white. Then, possibly, do the roof white as well, since I gotta do body work to the passenger a-pillar anyways, and the chances of the new coat of orange matching is pretty low.

Well, curiosity killed the vacuum gauge, I decided to install the clock. :p Took alot more work then I had thought, but it looks good in there.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/Chevyy029.jpg


and how I did it:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=2594722#post2594722

[Blackevo01titan]

That genious putting a clock there, thats something alot of people dont think of doing.

[texan_idiot25]

Bada-bing, bada-boom!

Crank those speakers, and blast the sub, the CST/10 is a'rumblin' out of a 1 gallon gas can, lol

rRq3yFa_5Zg
:) The smoke you see in the beginning is the paint burning off the headers.

Got the clock mounted up, just gotta finish wiring.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5197.jpg

Sad part is, there is more technology in this one clock, then my entire truck, lol.

[Donziikid]

Congradulations, Texan! :D It sounds great.

[texan_idiot25]

Thanks dude. Simply is a beastly sounding engine. Next weekend hitting up the Houston area 67-72ChevyTrucks.com meet, so, maybe bring home some more parts, lol...

[jimmythekid1]

Sad part is, there is more technology in this one clock, then my entire truck, lol.

I would rather have a vacuum gauge they are great for diagnosing driveability stuff. However the clock is a nice touch and blends so well

[texan_idiot25]

I would rather have a vacuum gauge they are great for diagnosing driveability stuff. However the clock is a nice touch and blends so well

It's an optional gauge, that my truck didn't come with. And trust me, the OE parts are really fuggin expensive. :lol: Just gotta touch up the tops of the needles orange. Gonna repaint the bezel this week as well. Since the black/silver on it is rough.

But enough about the clock, how bout that motor. :p I'm as happy as a puppy with two petters with that thing's sound. :lol:

[SUPERSHELBY]

nice...id make the center gauge a nice RPM gauge :)

[snowboi1289]

Gotta love that sound !!!!!
I wish I had that truck,would go muddin every day(not really,more like everyweek)..Are you sticking with the stock paint or going to do a different paint job ??

[texan_idiot25]

nice...id make the center gauge a nice RPM gauge :)
3rd gen Camaro tachs fit right in pretty well. But the repo of the original tach (which is what goes in that hole) is **** expensive.

Gotta love that sound !!!!!
I wish I had that truck,would go muddin every day(not really,more like everyweek)..Are you sticking with the stock paint or going to do a different paint job ??
It's 2wd, not gonna be the best mudder. :lol:

This is not the original paint, it was originally red. For now, yes I'll just stick with the orange. When we goto do the body work on the passenger a-pillar, and it needs paint, unless a new coat of orange matches up with the current color, may go and do a white two tone:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_0261.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=280049&highlight=molly

[taiwanesekid05]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5197.jpg

Hey, now you've got your cluster out, you can turn back that odometer... :D

Gotta love that old truck sound... Nice.

[texan_idiot25]

nice...id make the center gauge a nice RPM gauge :)
Well, I meant 2nd gen Camaro tach:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/70Chevy767.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/clstr001.jpg
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=251017
(not mine)

Would be cool to do if I find one cheap.


Hey, now you've got your cluster out, you can turn back that odometer... :D

Gotta love that old truck sound... Nice.

I was thinking about that too, maybe.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=159819

[Lucky7]

Sad part is, there is more technology in this one clock, then my entire truck, lol.

Sometimes technology is not all it is cracked up to be. :) Compare how simple the 69 is to work on as opposed to a new 08 pickup. How many people regularly work on a 2008 in their backyard? Sometimes I think they are getting too complex.

Very nice. I kinda like your idea of doing the roof in white. I think either way it will be sweet.

[texan_idiot25]

Sometimes technology is not all it is cracked up to be. :) Compare how simple the 69 is to work on as opposed to a new 08 pickup. How many people regularly work on a 2008 in their backyard? Sometimes I think they are getting too complex.

Very nice. I kinda like your idea of doing the roof in white. I think either way it will be sweet.
I couldn't agree more, and this is the main reason why I love to work on this truck, but hate having to mess with my firebird (took some work to get it street legal). I can sit next to my engine, with my feet on the frame rails and work on it. Yet, I can barely reach the belt-tensioner pully on our 98 GMC Jimmy, and that thing is still pretty simple! Plus, with this truck (gonna miss this if/when I lower it), is that I can simply crawler under and work on it so easily. Haven't needed a jack stand yet.

But thanks man, I've noticed you have been watching this, finally you commented :lol: I'm glad to get this far, simply can't wait to get it on the road some.

This weekend I'm going to the houston meet, then the next my dad and I will get on the fuel system. Gotta pull the tank out and inspect it, and run new fuel lines. I'll have the clock and guage cluster finished this week. Gotta run to the store and pick up some silver/chrome paint.

[Lowrideit]

How about them brakes?
Everything good there?
Brake booster is rusted, But personally tells me nothing, How do the brakes work? Im sure they'll take some fluid and bleeding,?

[texan_idiot25]

I don't need brakes. The back bumpers of Hondas will do just fine for slowing me down..


The brakes are fine, they work.. but it's still 4 wheel drums, and it ain't the best. The near future I'll convert it to front disks. As far as the rust on the booster, it's just surface rust.

[ling427ttvette]

Pssh, non power drums all the way around is the way to go!

[texan_idiot25]

Thats about as good as putting my feet out to stop :lol: And with the speed of rust, in a few years, that might not be so hard! haha

[tripnips]

i just wanna say awesome find
i was gonna buy a 72 one ton c/20 4x4 chevy from my uncle with a 283 3 speed
GM TILL I DIE!!!
'specially the old pre-strict emissions bullcrap!

by the way the truck i was gonna buy from my uncle was also the bright orange color

[texan_idiot25]

One ton was the C/K 30, and don't think the 283 inline 6 was in them. They were mostly big block and SB350 trucks.

C= 2wd
K= 4wd

10= half ton
20= 3/4 ton
30= 1 ton

CST is the top trim level in 69 & 70. Cheyenne in the 71 & 72

But, get pics of it, I'd love to see the thang. :nod:

[texan_idiot25]

Did this last weekend:
The only thing left ugly and unpainted on the engine I got... Was the dirty old air cleaner. So, I decided to paint the sucker up!

Before: (taken last october when the motor was 1st dropped in)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/v8home048.jpg

Now:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5321.jpg



Awhile back, when my aunt ordered front marker lights for my b-day, they cam in mixed accidently. And, due to the collective procastination of my dad and I, their still here. :lol:

Curious to what ya'll thing about the amber vs. clear (stock) on the left side:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5303.jpgClearhttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5302.jpgAmber

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5304.jpgClearhttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5305.jpgAmber

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5309.jpgClearhttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5310.jpgAmber

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5325.jpgClear (more yellow at night)
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5326.jpgAmber (more orange at night)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/front%20marker%20lights/IMG_5313.jpg

[snowboi1289]

Lookin good !!
When you gonna put in new headlights ??

[dontspamme]

I would say Amber since the bulb is orange anyways, might aswell have it show it better. The air cleaner looks so much better now! When do you plan on having this thing done?

[texan_idiot25]

Went with amber. Original is the clear. But, why not be different? Plus it looks good with the truck. And gives me an excuse to go get a new set of side markers sooner or later too :lol: And if I ever feel any different, I can toss the old ones back on.

dontspamme-Aiming to have it test driving soon, realistically, just need to finish the fuel system and check the tank for rust. Hope to have it on the road by the summer.

[texan_idiot25]

Picked up some cool old vintage stuff from my great-grandmothers:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5545.jpg

Going to clean both up, and where the good one on the right has green, paint in orange with both. My Great-grandma thinks they came with her Coronet when it was new back in the day. Not sure, but they look cool!

Hopefully will have this thing finished in the summer. The Firebird is giving me high-mileage hell at the moment. The semi-plan is to keep it long enough to save enough in the bank, and then when I sell it, have enough to bust-*** on the truck for a few weeks and get it done... That's if another 2 car purchases don't interfere :lol:

It's a sad addiction, but I found an early-mid 70s GMC C2500 (http://73-87.com/7387info/ads_GM/73_gmc.jpg)for possibly under 50 bucks at a used car lot... calling them tomorrow... and also looking into doing the 24 hours of LeMons with some friends and racing in october.

[fordman239]

lookin good, you may wanna get some head lights before you drive, lol. motor looks cleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeean, i love the orange. and the air cleaner looks excellent with the new paint.

[xmodkidd33]

You need to paint the rest of the truck to match the engine now. :D

I really like it so far, those license plate surrounds will look great on it! :nod:

[texan_idiot25]

Crazy part is, these frames are way older then I thought... They don't fit normal license plates:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5546.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/IMG_5547.jpg

[texan_idiot25]

Got a good bit of work done on it today. Custom made a fan-shroud support and filler panel. Ghetto-bent the angle into it... By sandwhiching it between 2x4s, and using the wieght of the truck to hold them down (lifted the rear tire, put the stack under it, lowered the truck onto the stack), then using pry-bars at 1st, and then onto other 2x4s, bent the angle into the aluminum.

Viola:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy048.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy053.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy052.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy050.jpg
^Also worked it into a brushed-aluminum finish. :p

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/Chevyy061.jpg
How we're sittin' at the moment. Still some mystery alternator issues, and then to pull the gas tank out and give it a good cleaning to get the varnished gas out, and it aught to be up for a test drive.

Need a job...

[fordman239]

how about head lights? it seems like you saved um 4 last.:lol:

[texan_idiot25]

Is the truck driving?

Is the truck near finish?

Have I answered the question before?

Are you this ignorant?

Seriously Eric, seriously, read the thread.

I would have to say engine, drivetrain, cooling, suspension, braking and fuel systems are a lot more important then headlights when the truck is not ready for the road. Priorities Eric, priorities. ;)

[suicide_star]

****, the radiator cover came out pretty good imo...he aint putting the headlights in because that's where his ram-air duct is going to suck from lmfao...i wanna see some cragars photoshopped on that beast. (btw, it sounds mean as all hell too, cant wait to actually see it move)

[texan_idiot25]

****, the radiator cover came out pretty good imo...he aint putting the headlights in because that's where his ram-air duct is going to suck from lmfao...i wanna see some cragars photoshopped on that beast. (btw, it sounds mean as all hell too, cant wait to actually see it move)
Thanks man. Thankfully the fan shroud (out of an unknown year Chevy truck) fits in with some trimming to the area around the fan, and that cover seals up the top and provides the mounting.

Your actually dead on with the ram-air :lol: The headlight mounts have a large 4-5 inch hole to clear the head light buckets, and the Radiator Core Support also has the same sized hole for clearence as well. So we're going to run intake tubing from the air cleaner, to just behind those holes. The headlight and bezel will keep rain out when driving.

Despite common thinking, the OE style air cleaners with the intake tubes out the side are better for performance then the typical open element, doesn't pull air for directly over a hot engine. And flow can be fixed with a bit of persuasion.

AGH, you should hear it in person dude. My god mother came in town this weekend (showing off the Porsche picked up... Totally makes up for buying a Nissan SUV a few years back), and her daughter was with her. So we started up the Chevy, and ahhhhhhhahahahaha, I still can't get over how lovely the thing sounds. :lol:

[texan_idiot25]

So last week I pulled the gas tank out, and the sending unit, and oh boy...

RUST: My enemy:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/gastank004.jpg
Behind my car so that it could be out in the sun for pics...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/gastank003.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/gastank002.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/gastank001.jpg


Talking to a fellow hotrodder today, he mentioned a good steam cleaning has a **** fine chance of cleaning all that out. Looking into it.

But, thank god for Chevy love... I've been offered to pick up a tank from another member of 67-72chevy trucks from his wrecked truck. So, I might be scoring a tank and new sending unit out of this deal for cheap!

Once that's done, start it up, test the newly rebuilt (for the 3rd time) alternator, and may get a test drive in!

And, also...

THIS IS WHY WHEN YOU STORE A CAR, YOU STORE THE CAR WITH A GOD**** FULL TAKE OF GAS AND STABILIZER!

Thank you

[REDisFASTER]

Looks good, Texan!

Haven't been on in a while, but its good to see that your project is still going strong!

[texan_idiot25]

Free is a price I can afford: New 17 inch rims for the CST10.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/securedownload2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/texan_idiot25/CST10/securedownload.jpg

Still hunting for a gas tank...

[Bugeye subie]

Howd you get them for free!?

And not sure, but does LMC truck catalogs have stuff for your truck?

[texan_idiot25]

Howd you get them for free!?
Stole them.

And yes, LMC can build you a truck practically from the parts selection.

[Bugeye subie]

Stole them.

And yes, LMC can build you a truck practically from the parts selection.


lol nice.
Why dont you get a gas tank from there? Or dont they have it?

[SPR]

you better steal some tires toO! or ur not gonna make it very far!

[texan_idiot25]

Gotta figure out some things 1st! There's two ways to make these fit in the rear with no problem. these are for a late model Chevy truck/SUV, and while the bolt pattern is the same, the back spacing isn't wide enough for tires to clear. Option 1 is to use a set of spacers w/longer wheel studs, which would allow the rim to fit w/out machining it, or the hub. Keeps the tires out of the bed and saves on machining costs. Also could shove some fatter tires on too and really fill up those wheel wells :)

2nd plan is to tub the bed a few inches, and machine that axle hubs to fit the rims, but not looking as likely of a plan.

The rims will fit up front with no problem once disk brakes are done up.

[TheXmodifyer]

Whats with the sunroof? Thats real class :lol: But thats just me. Looks very good compared from when you started. Not a fan of the wheels though :)

[texan_idiot25]

Whats with the sunroof?
It came with the truck, and ****es me off too :lol:

I think the wheels will look great once the truck is lowed a bit and with the tires on. The 2-1/2 in drop spindles up front (when I do disk brakes) and 3in in rear will do it nicely.

[REDisFASTER]

TEXAN! I disappear for a few months, roll my car, get a new one, and start getting my **** straightened up, and your truck STILL isn't going anywhere?

Hurry up! LOL

J/K Nice wheels. What else needs to be done?

[texan_idiot25]

TEXAN! I disappear for a few months, roll my car, get a new one, and start getting my **** straightened up, and your truck STILL isn't going anywhere?

Hurry up! LOL

J/K Nice wheels. What else needs to be done?
Your car had an engine in it to start with :lol:

Mainly a gas tank, and brakes and some other junk. $$$ is the only obstical. But, depending if I can get another job (closer to home), I may sell the Firebird and put that cash into getting this sucker on the road.

And how did you manage to roll a car? I've done some dumb stuff in the firebird, but not anything near rolling it.

[REDisFASTER]

Was raining, unmaintained road in the middle of nowhere... Steep downhill with a sharp curve... Car got sideways and drove up the hill face... Flipped and slid for about 50 or so meters. My dad got stitches, I just got some cuts and bruises...

If you want a pic of the car, PM me.

[SPR]

i say tubs and spacers, and even wider wheels yet!!

[ling427ttvette]

Free really is a price you can't beat I know, but let me say this..

I got a deal on a set of wheels so I bought them, they were the proper offset for a 4th gen, not a 3rd gen. You should know Texan, it would have required at the minimum 2" spacers to make them clear. I decided to go against it and sold those wheels for a set that would fit my car, and I definitely didn't regret it.

I would sell those and buy a set that will just bolt right on, do you really want to go through all of that hassle just to install a set of wheels? Yeah, you might like them.. I loved my first set and they would have looked killer, but I still wouldn't change it that I sold them.

I personally believe that longer studs and spacers aren't safe, you could get adapters that bolt onto your stock studs and then have another set of studs sticking out of the adapter to bolt the wheel to, but that would require ALOT of lug nuts, double the work of putting on the wheels.. I really just don't think they are worth it.

[texan_idiot25]

I HAVE A MUTHER****ING GAS TANK, **** YEH!

Depending how fast the bad gas wants to leave this tank, could have it up for a test drive in a week or so. I know I keep saying this, but hopefully this is the last piece to get it rollin' on it's own powah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am excited.

Was raining, unmaintained road in the middle of nowhere... Steep downhill with a sharp curve... Car got sideways and drove up the hill face... Flipped and slid for about 50 or so meters. My dad got stitches, I just got some cuts and bruises...

If you want a pic of the car, PM me.
Ouch man, glad ya'll are all right. Pics for sure

i say tubs and spacers, and even wider wheels yet!!
If I'm going wide *** tires, I need mo' powah! to back it up.

Ling- Will take it into consideration. I'm far from final on it though.

[SPR]

If I'm going wide *** tires, I need mo' powah! to back it up.



I dont see the problem in this.... :lol:

[texan_idiot25]

I do:

$

[SPR]

k fine i see the problem in that haha.

[Lucky7]

Bumping because I have seen the new pics on the 67-72chevytrucks forums and think Texan should get some up here so we can all admire the orange beast.:)

[texan_idiot25]

It's always good to get you to post up :lol:

I moved over to the build off thread http://www.xmodsource.com/forum/showpost.php?p=210370&postcount=134