1979 c10 build

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1979 c10 build Nov 19, 2014 23:49:32 GMT -6 Chris, BIGmick, and 8 more like this

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Thought I'd post this since this is where my life has been since the trucking games.
The truck was given to me by my dad, He had bought it thinking he was going to do something but didn't. It is a 1979 Chevy 2wd reg cab Step side with no motor and transmission, original 6 cyl 3 speed trans. Truck was a mess But this truck will get me experience with just about everything because I've taken the whole thing apart and reassembled almost all of it. This has been an in class project at my school, I'm the cool kid in class with it no doubt!
I've got all sorts of detailed pictures of my build and I can post them if anyone is interested. As for now I'll post my basic pictures cause it takes so long for me to copy and paste links lol, then carry on with my detailed ones.

Got the motor

spun bearing

Bored to a 355, new EVERYTHING

blasted

Balljoints, bearings, bushings, everything

700r4

Home for the summer from last school year:

THIS YEAR

bed number 1

So bent, bed wood wouldnt fit

strips were out of wack too

bed number two

as of today!

If you guys like this, ill keep posting here!

Jeremy Stewart Gear Grinder Posts: 99	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 0:43:13 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jeremy Stewart on Nov 20, 2014 0:43:13 GMT -6 very nice keep up the good work

Colonel Grizzled Veteran Paul Blart Posts: 5,499	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 1:08:18 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Colonel on Nov 20, 2014 1:08:18 GMT -6 Love it! Keep posting, bud!

359er Gold Certificate Member The TMS Bed Bug #RadOutGranma Posts: 3,177	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 1:20:39 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 359er on Nov 20, 2014 1:20:39 GMT -6 Other than the 359, I'm rebuilding a Sonoma that was my great grandpa's. My brother can't drive worth a fuck and destroyed the poor truck. It's a 97 with 61,510 miles. I'm putting a 383 in it and making it a drag truck.
	Them that don't know him won't like him, and them that do sometimes won't know how to take him.

Chris Administrator doo doo Posts: 6,449	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 2:00:39 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Nov 20, 2014 2:00:39 GMT -6 Very nice!
	Dec 8, 2014 17:24:02 GMT -6 Sam said: So what size helmet you wear bro?

Mr. D Diesel Jockey Fuckery, Fuckery Everywhere Posts: 1,597	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 6:19:58 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mr. D on Nov 20, 2014 6:19:58 GMT -6 Holy shit bro, thats sweet...but i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g447/cshuck16/175136D0-BFFB-4145-B043-A0A3123E67DB.jpg why does that guy look like he's takin a dump XD
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badger OTR Trucker Posts: 324	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 12:40:23 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by badger on Nov 20, 2014 12:40:23 GMT -6 Nice! Any reason for going with a TH 700R4 instead of a floor-shift manual?

seriousmods Diesel Jockey Loving Life Posts: 1,773	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 12:44:44 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by seriousmods on Nov 20, 2014 12:44:44 GMT -6 That is beautiful! So you basically tore it down to the frame, and now you're putting it back together. Looks like a lot of fun.
	Jan 29, 2015 at 10:204pm Lindbejb Modding (FB) said: who do you think sent it to me?

AwwShucks Gold Certificate Member Emperor Posts: 2,199	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 17:17:01 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AwwShucks on Nov 20, 2014 17:17:01 GMT -6 Thanks guys, so proud of myself on this one, doing way better than I expected. Reason for the 700r4 is for the overdrive so I can drive it nicely on the highway

jab Long-Haul Trucker Posts: 1,301	1979 c10 build Nov 20, 2014 17:21:55 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jab on Nov 20, 2014 17:21:55 GMT -6 Very nice man
	Them that don't know him won't like him and them that do, Sometimes won't know how to take him. He ain't wrong, he's just different but his pride won't let him, Do things to make you think he's right. -ED BRUCE/WAYLON JENNINGS

Triple Ace OTR Trucker Posts: 370	1979 c10 build Nov 21, 2014 0:17:30 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Triple Ace on Nov 21, 2014 0:17:30 GMT -6 Nice job. Lookin good so far!!!

Jessy OTR Trucker "I wanted bourbon, scotch and beer but all I got is alcoholism" Posts: 270	1979 c10 build Nov 21, 2014 14:02:27 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jessy on Nov 21, 2014 14:02:27 GMT -6 Great job man, I like these kind of restoration projects, especially Chevy trucks Weird to see this truck was less rusted than my 03 S-10 4x4. Roads are full of salt up here... Anyways, keep posting them pics!

Chris Administrator doo doo Posts: 6,449	1979 c10 build Nov 22, 2014 5:08:59 GMT -6 BIGmick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Nov 22, 2014 5:08:59 GMT -6 700r4 is a great transmission, good choice.
	Dec 8, 2014 17:24:02 GMT -6 Sam said: So what size helmet you wear bro?

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1979 c10 build Nov 22, 2014 17:38:26 GMT -6 via mobile jab likes this

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Nov 21, 2014 14:02:27 GMT -6 Jessy said:

Great job man, I like these kind of restoration projects, especially Chevy trucks :mog:

Weird to see this truck was less rusted than my 03 S-10 4x4. Roads are full of salt up here... Anyways, keep posting them pics!

Donno man, this truck was rough

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Dcving Global Moderator Disappointment I am the liquor Posts: 5,249	1979 c10 build Nov 22, 2014 19:57:03 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dcving on Nov 22, 2014 19:57:03 GMT -6 fucking right man lookin good

ThatOneGuy Company Driver Won't fix his shadow Posts: 234	1979 c10 build Nov 24, 2014 12:46:30 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ThatOneGuy on Nov 24, 2014 12:46:30 GMT -6 Question, did you get a new frame or did you sand the rust off and then add anti Corrosion paint?
	Last Edit: Nov 24, 2014 14:09:43 GMT -6 by ThatOneGuy Tried playing tag with a SUV, didn't work out as well.

BIGmick OTR Trucker ~BIGmick Customs~ Posts: 329	1979 c10 build Nov 24, 2014 20:38:27 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BIGmick on Nov 24, 2014 20:38:27 GMT -6 This is going to be awsome!!! Keep it up man!
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1979 c10 build Nov 25, 2014 10:08:51 GMT -6

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Nov 22, 2014 17:38:26 GMT -6 AwwShucks said:

Nov 21, 2014 14:02:27 GMT -6 Jessy said:

Great job man, I like these kind of restoration projects, especially Chevy trucks :mog:

Weird to see this truck was less rusted than my 03 S-10 4x4. Roads are full of salt up here... Anyways, keep posting them pics!

Donno man, this truck was rough

Yeah you're right, it was rough. The body was worst than mine, but your frame looked better than mine was. That's what I wanted to say initially.

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1979 c10 build Nov 26, 2014 0:42:46 GMT -6 via mobile

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Nov 24, 2014 12:46:30 GMT -6 ThatOneGuy said:

Question, did you get a new frame or did you sand the rust off and then add anti Corrosion paint?

Frame was sand blasted, epoxy primer with tractor enamel paint.
Little update before thanksgiving

The white box is where my battery will go, it's aluminum and has a white sticker on it for scratch protection.

My other project

AwwShucks Gold Certificate Member Emperor Posts: 2,199	1979 c10 build Dec 9, 2014 9:12:37 GMT -6 via mobile Colonel and Mr. D like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AwwShucks on Dec 9, 2014 9:12:37 GMT -6 Finally got a side put back together. First time I've seen this truck have a "complete" side since the day I took it all apart.

Colonel Grizzled Veteran Paul Blart Posts: 5,499	1979 c10 build Dec 9, 2014 12:57:46 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Colonel on Dec 9, 2014 12:57:46 GMT -6 Got any ideas for paint? I don't feel like looking up to the posts above to see if anyone aksed or you said. lmao

AwwShucks Gold Certificate Member Emperor Posts: 2,199	1979 c10 build Dec 9, 2014 14:36:27 GMT -6 via mobile Colonel likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AwwShucks on Dec 9, 2014 14:36:27 GMT -6 Charcole grey, almost black but dark metallic grey. With tan chevrolet logo on the tailgate with a tan interior.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	1979 c10 build Dec 9, 2014 17:51:20 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 17:51:20 GMT -6 Dude, awesome project!

AwwShucks Gold Certificate Member Emperor Posts: 2,199	1979 c10 build Jan 30, 2015 17:46:27 GMT -6 Colonel and ♤Aiden♤ like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AwwShucks on Jan 30, 2015 17:46:27 GMT -6 Here I am back with some updates. Slow moving since I'm a little low on cash right now. I wont be when I get this $3000 check from an insurance company, due to my truck being hit. here we go:
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1979 c10 build Mar 15, 2015 14:57:06 GMT -6 Aaron D, Colonel, and 3 more like this

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Post by AwwShucks on Mar 15, 2015 14:57:06 GMT -6

Heeere we go. Moment I've been waiting for, for a very long time. Took it on a quick drive! First time running under its own power which I believe since the mid 90's, according to some of the papers.