agtwister - Your friend: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=3

The wheels are Coy wheels from www.coyswheel.com, model C57, polished aluminum. The fronts are 8.5x18 and the rears are 9.5x18. I mounted Kuhmo Ecsta STX tires, 255/55/18 fronts and 275/55/18 rears. I'm sure those that build and operate street trucks will point out that I did it all wrong... but it works for me. I just found some trucks I liked, copied what they did using similar size wheels and tires (AND BACKSPACING on the wheels). Nothing rubs, nothing binds, and I got the stance/look that I wanted.

As far as the suspension, yes I did it it myself with bolt up parts. I used 2.5" drop spindles and combined them with another 1" of drop via springs up front for 3.5" drop up front. In the rear I used 5" drop springs and an adjustable track bar (not sure the latter was really necessary). So far I haven't gone to a shorter stroke shock but I do think it would help the ride some. The rear is only about an inch off the bump stop, so there isn't any room to load feed sacks or hay bales without riding around on the bs. I did not notch the frame. Lowering did sacrifice some ride across potholes, but up and down the highway I'm not disappointed. I did change ball joints and wheel bearings while I had it apart. The A arm bushings looked good so I left them alone.

Truck porn:

I don't see where you went wrong, you should really do a notch though and shocks are a must.

You may want stickier tires next time around, Hankook Ventus tires (I think the 501's) are what alot of street truck guys run but can't think of those sizes off the top of my head.

Looks sechsy

We just finished this one up:





[This message has been edited by AgsWin (edited 1/4/2013 10:53p).]

AgsWin brings in more Coys.

Mine went up for sale on eBay yesterday, but don't know how to post a link from my phone. Sad to see it go (hopefully) but need the money.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Chevrolet-C10-Pickup-Truck-Green-Fully-Restored-Factory-AC-PS-PB-396V8-/221174982317?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item337f0e66ad#ht_2514wt_1182

Good luck Schultz. Beautiful truck.

I hope to have a classic that nice some day

Picking up speed schutz! Is your reserve at or about your asking price?

Reserve is at $19,500 for now.

Just browsed ebay and I noticed that schultz's auction has 20 min left.... last chance to own a classic.

Thanks. Didn't hit reserve, but I have another guy interested.

UPDATE: I'm in the process of working with someone on a rendering for the truck. I really want to get a "blueprint" in place before I start spending money on anything. Hoping that the rendering will help guide paint, tires, rims, etc.

O GOD YISSSSSS

Interesting reaction Silverado...?!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=33
These cats will help out, agtwister.

Thanks Centerpole. Just put it out there to see what someone might come back with.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=5832977#post5832977

Texasduffer sent me some pics of his 70 lwb C10, and even though I told him he was crazy - he said he is planning to part with it. Nice ride. For Texasduffer:

do want.

what seats are those i wonder?

What is texasduffer's ride going for?

His email said he's be along soon to fill in all the details on the work he did.

Had this at a car dealership that I worked at back in HS. Liked driving it around for errands. 3 speed. Perfect interior. 1969

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[This message has been edited by sbtxag13 (edited 1/23/2013 4:13p).]

Sorry, got busy today. It's a 70 LWB with:

305 - never investigated the VIN to see if original or not..didn't matter to me.
It had been converted to electric ignition before I bought it as well, so that's all kosher.
Vintage Air
Serpentine belt drive
Added power steering
Added power brakes - 4 wheel discs w/ drilled & slotted rotors
dual electric fans
replaced all rubber bushings and mounts throughtout the engine compartment
2/3" drop
American Racing Torq Thrust wheels
New carpet and floor mats
New front & rear glass & rubbers
Relocated gas tank to rear bed.
Seat is from a mid-90's Dodge Ram. Original owner put it in and I want to change it to an original bench w/ black/white houndstooth.

In the garage waiting to be installed I have:
Single window door glass for driver & passenger (gets rid of the triangle vent window)
NOS Chevrolet stamped tailgate w/ tailgate handle relocate kit.
Rebuilt/repainted gauge cluster w/ tachometer added.
New chrome door handles and mirrors.
Blaupunkt stereo, 8" subwoofers, & Infinity digital amps

Like I said on an earlier post, mechanicals are done and it runs very well. My goal on the build was that it starts up every time and is reliable so I didn't want to do any crazy engine mods or anything. Sounds good...rich & throaty but not crazy loud or anything. Good rumble to it. It's ready for paint & body work, interior work if the new owner so desires.

I don't have a solid plan for selling it yet so no asking price as of now. I'm a big eBay/auction fan in terms of 'it's worth what the market says it's worth' so I'll likely list it as a No Reserve auction. I've had it 10+ years and it's been all cash dumped into the thing. I don't have to get any certain number out of it...

Enjoy...got more pics if you guys want to see them...Centerpole willing. Ask questions, I'll try to answer.

[This message has been edited by Texasduffer (edited 1/23/2013 4:20p).]

Well, my truck is gone. I have an unused LED tail light conversion kit (bottom of this page) and "restored" 1969 Texas Truck license plates (similiar to these) if anyone is interested. Paid $99 for tail light kit, will sell for $50 shipped. Paid $150 for license plates. Will sell for $125 shipped.

[This message has been edited by slschultz02 (edited 1/28/2013 8:59p).]

I wanted a C10 so so so badly... but couldn't justify getting an old truck that might not be reliable while in college.

One of these days once I graduate and have a job, I'll buy one to restore.

A couple of years back, someone was selling this for around $5k... wish I had bought it on the spot.


[This message has been edited by Disarmer (edited 1/29/2013 12:35a).]

Ok, tell me what you guys think:

Here's ORIGINAL truck paint



Here's CURRENT truck paint:



And here are the RENDERING options (keeping in mind that the idea is to go towards the original paint, but with a twist):

Black/white IMO

No doubt that I love the black/white, but having that taste of originality is what I'm all about...

I'm w/ silvy. B&W.

Those renderings are for a 4/6 drop dontcha know? TT2 wheels.

I like it. Make it happen.

As long as it doesn't turn out burnt poop orange, I like the last rusty red two tone.

Agreed, will need to make sure doesn't go orange. It's funny bc growing up I can remember thinking it was orange when it was really copper.

I like the orange...wasn't there a GM OEM orange that was very close to that color?

Recently finished the Vintage Air install and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it if you don't have a/c or even want to update a factory a/c truck. The bracketry for the compressor and alternator relocate took 2 tries because I told dealer I had SBC and neglected to say anything about the recently added Vortec heads... sooo... I had a do-over there and VA was more than helpful in getting it done and refunded quickly for the exchanged brackets.

The inside part went very well and I have to commend VA on their technical writing. Everything was spelled out to in detail and thoroughly explained so anyone could follow along. The unit does a great job of cooling the cabin. I didn't want to wrestle with tapping into the truck's cooling system and wanted to get back on the road so for now the heater core is still capped off. Hey, where I'm at it may never be hooked up. I'm a little surprised at the fan noise when the unit is full blast, but I've yet to have to push the fan lever over 3/4 full and we've had a couple 90deg+ days so far.

I'll add that I purchased the system via Roger Lewis Makeover in Pearland. He sold it to me drop shipped from VA and didn't charge me freight. Made paying the sales tax easier. Also Roger is VERY helpful. He answers the phone himself and will take all the time you need if you have a question. I didn't require much assistance but even before my unit shipped he kept me on the phone for 20 mins just giving me a talk-through.

Took these pictures the other day. Neither truck is a show truck but the big one isn't far from it. It's a SUPER clean '02 379 with a big Cat & 18speed. 270"wb. I'm proud of both of them and want to get more pictures of them together when I get the wheels and tanks on the Pete freshened back up (polished). Since I took this pic I had the windows tinted on the '69. The rear widow is BLACK. It helps a ton on the back of your [redneckjokeprotected] neck. Next up - exhaust.

A little Smokey and the Bandit style...