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Title: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 30, 2009, 06:16:17 pm

Here is my 1980 c-10 swb that I started building with my dad in 2006 when I was 16.
before
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck7.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Copyofsummer06098.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck18.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck24-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck26.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Copyofsummer06124.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck28.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/summer06391.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck83.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck020.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck192.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/truck20094.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1255.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 30, 2009, 07:19:18 pm

Nice truck. Looks like you guys did a good job.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Maintenanceman on January 30, 2009, 07:33:13 pm

very slick. Looks awesome man!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on January 30, 2009, 09:09:26 pm

Glad to see you.  Any new progress on the door panels?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldyeller on January 30, 2009, 09:48:15 pm

Nice truck.  Got any pictures of the instrument panel? 

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 30, 2009, 10:17:47 pm

thanks everyone, the doors panels are at the upholster, getting blue and white Naugahyde
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck110.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/258.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1271.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 30, 2009, 10:22:41 pm

Really nice looking. Nice job

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldyeller on January 30, 2009, 10:48:06 pm

Love the diamond deck.  Awesome.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on January 30, 2009, 10:55:26 pm

Very nice! Those flames look slick 8)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 30, 2009, 11:04:20 pm

thanks guys

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: choptop on January 30, 2009, 11:11:23 pm

Killer ride. Very well done

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 31, 2009, 12:27:50 am

thanks

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Jay2D2 on January 31, 2009, 07:50:22 am

Whats the seat out of?

nice ride btw

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: nucknoel89 on January 31, 2009, 01:20:57 pm

pics not working for me

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 31, 2009, 06:25:40 pm

thanks, the seats are aftermarket from some seat guy, the pics weren't working earlier but they are now

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on January 31, 2009, 08:44:07 pm

That's nice man!  I like the diamond plate trim..   keep em comin.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 01, 2009, 12:58:51 am

Thanks

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 84chevysilverado on February 01, 2009, 05:01:25 pm

iv seen this truck on another website before really nice truck

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: VileZambonie on February 01, 2009, 06:30:11 pm

Looks great

Did you not like the 1980 nose?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 01, 2009, 10:38:58 pm

thanks the front clip was already swapped when I bought it

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 14, 2009, 09:39:59 am

here's a new pic a after I touched up the paint on the edge of the door where it meets the cab, rockers and edge of the fender
before
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/truck20095.jpg)
after
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1440.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: rockable on February 14, 2009, 05:40:10 pm

That is one sweet looking ride!  You and your Dad have done a great job!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 14, 2009, 11:58:26 pm

thanks man

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Stroker 79 on February 15, 2009, 01:34:40 am

I'm really diggin the diamond plate on the inside...Looks good!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldwhity on February 15, 2009, 11:40:18 am

Cool truck. That things come a long way.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 15, 2009, 11:51:10 am

thanks guy's,  it sure has, I would of never thought in my dreams it would of turned out like this, I wish a few things turned out better than it did and I wished I shaved the firewall, tailgate, and added the sport mirrors, but oh well I guess it not bad for a 19 year old and my first vehicle

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 17, 2009, 11:23:32 pm

Here some pics of what the interior looks of now except I shortened the light switch pull rod, and wired the heater switch, and started to move my radio to where the a/c heater control was but I ran out of cutting blades for my black and Decker dremel, and I picked up the bench seat at the junk yards that I got for a steal, I made some kick panels out of galvanized steel,  and going to re-dye the headliner trim blue
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1447.jpg)
once I get my seats back I will put the speaker back under the carpet
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1446.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1444.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1443.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1442.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1441.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1448.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 18, 2009, 10:58:44 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1450.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1449.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 28, 2009, 12:38:35 am

new pics
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1472.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1471.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1468.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1467.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1466.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1465.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1464.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 04, 2009, 11:32:21 pm

here some more pics
undone engine compartment
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1473.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1474.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1475.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1476.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1477.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1479.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1480.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1481.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1482.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1487.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1491.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1493.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1495.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1497.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1498.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1500.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1501.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1462.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldwhity on March 05, 2009, 07:51:29 am

Those are great pics! I really like the detail on the tribal flames. Is that a tape or is that done by hand(blue outline)?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 05, 2009, 12:00:33 pm

the blue outline is done by a pin stripping paint roller

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldwhity on March 05, 2009, 01:29:06 pm

No kidding that's pretty cool.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: cubicdollars on March 05, 2009, 01:53:53 pm

Great looking truck :)  awsome detail!!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 05, 2009, 07:46:21 pm

thanks guy's

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: campcrf on March 05, 2009, 08:00:44 pm

I have seen your truck before on other sights aswell. Thanks for the close ups on the flames. Very well done. Did you use blue pearl in your white base for the whole truck?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 05, 2009, 08:44:38 pm

thanks,  all of the white has blue pearl

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: okuma on March 05, 2009, 08:56:11 pm

looks killer !

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldwhity on March 06, 2009, 07:26:24 am

They both do!?!? ::)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 08, 2009, 10:26:34 pm

thanks

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 16, 2009, 10:59:24 pm

After a 6 months  of wait I finally I got my door panel's from the upholster today. but they make every thing else look bad
 (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1518.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1516.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1517.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on March 17, 2009, 12:17:14 am

Very nice!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 17, 2009, 12:35:09 am

thanks capt

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: JRConnieK10 on March 17, 2009, 02:12:32 pm

Looks really nice.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 17, 2009, 07:07:48 pm

thanks

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: cadpwrd on March 17, 2009, 07:40:06 pm

What tonneau cover is that? That's exactly what I want for mine. Lower profile with no snaps.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldwhity on March 17, 2009, 07:59:16 pm

Your door panels look awesome!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 17, 2009, 10:18:59 pm

thanks the Tonneau Cover is a leBra Ultra Lift System Tonneau Covers, I got from summit http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=WLF-93-73160-01&N=700+4294925242+4294922786+4294917516+4294925047+4294905933+400291+4294901269+4294908216+115&autoview=sku

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 18, 2009, 11:26:10 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1471.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: caddylow on March 19, 2009, 10:49:31 am

Really nice truck. What brand lowering kit and/or components did you use and how much is it lowered?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 19, 2009, 01:54:34 pm

Thanks,  I ordered all my lowering parts from summit racing 3" djm coils and 3" summit springs "ground force" for shocks I used toxic shocks, back beltec flip kit and c-notch, with 3 out 8 leaf spring remaining and beltec shocks, supposedly lowered 6-7

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 27, 2009, 01:52:54 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1549.jpg)
repainted the motor
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1548.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1544.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1542.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 30, 2009, 01:54:19 am

my dad made me a wood trim  piece out of some left over wood flooring

  (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1551.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1550.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: JRConnieK10 on March 30, 2009, 11:05:16 am

Nice, but I like the diamond tread pattern better. But don't hurt dad's fellings keep the wood. Are you going to change the piece around your gauges?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 30, 2009, 11:16:09 pm

thanks I'm going to get rid of the diamond plate and fiber glass the bezel and paint white to match the door panels

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: BBCurtiss on April 05, 2009, 04:47:23 pm

Good work man!
I swear I've seen this truck at a Show n' Shine

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Eight5-C-10 on April 07, 2009, 01:44:04 pm

Truck looks awesome, I would love to take my complete apart and restore. Check mine out.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Stantonss on April 07, 2009, 02:17:23 pm

Good looking truck... Love that blue.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 1983stepside on April 07, 2009, 04:52:19 pm

hi your truck look awsome i love everthing about it i was wondering if you had an idea where i could find an alt brcket like yours and power steering pump bracket? thanks 8)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: bfofish on April 07, 2009, 05:47:55 pm

So what are you doing with the diamond plate items?? ;D
I have been thinking about how that would look in my Blazer.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: BOBS84 on April 07, 2009, 05:56:14 pm

Great looking truck. you should be very proud.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 08, 2009, 04:12:15 pm

Thanks, I have already sold the diamond plate pieces that were worth selling

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 08, 2009, 08:47:00 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1557.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on April 09, 2009, 12:20:44 am

Coming along nice.  what/who are the seats from?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 09, 2009, 01:08:48 am

Thanks cap, the seats are after market, and some seat company makes them In Texas

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldyeller on April 09, 2009, 09:54:26 pm

That interior looks sweet.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 09, 2009, 10:26:51 pm

Thanks yeller

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 14, 2009, 12:43:24 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1576.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1577.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1578.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1567.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1568.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 23, 2009, 11:52:25 pm

I repaint  the engine compartment and me and my dad made a firewall covers
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1617.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1616.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1614.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1594.jpg)
remade a dash trim piece
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1606.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 03, 2009, 02:33:28 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1645.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1639.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1644.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1635.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1637.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1619.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1620.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1622.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1602.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1616.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 03, 2009, 04:25:42 am

Now flaming I've always liked your truck  everything about it, but i have to say IMO the rims are too small or something idk they just bother me

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 03, 2009, 12:36:21 pm

thanks, the wheels are little small but  they give it a pro street look, and eventually I'm going to add back a few leafs so it will lift up the rear a few inches   

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: eventhorizon66 on May 03, 2009, 01:12:43 pm

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on May 03, 2009, 12:36:21 pm

eventually I'm going to add back a few leafs so it will lift up the rear a few inches   

Good thinkin'.  Some rake would suit that truck nicely.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on May 03, 2009, 01:30:48 pm

I agree your truck looks great but with bigger wheels and some rake it would be killer.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: oldwhity on May 03, 2009, 09:11:33 pm

IMO it looks great like it is but instead of adding a leaf I'd cut a 1/2 or a whole coil and add the factory air foil under the front bumper.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: exilous on May 03, 2009, 09:13:02 pm

I got a question for you. I couldnt tell by the pics cause the black on black was tough to see. But your gauge cluster, did you make the black back piece or was it stock? And if it was stock what did you have to do to get the gauges to pop out like that. I am looking into either custom making the gauge area adn putting gauges in that way or I was going to just use the stock back piece and mount the gauges on it that way but wasn't sure how they would come out.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 03, 2009, 09:32:14 pm

if it doesn't rain tomorrow I'll start with adding one leaf and see where it goes, I can't go any lower with coils the the 27" tires rub the inner fenders badly and the lower control arms are about two inches off the ground or less
 (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1487.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 03, 2009, 09:37:49 pm

Quote from: exilous on May 03, 2009, 09:13:02 pm

I got a question for you. I couldnt tell by the pics cause the black on black was tough to see. But your gauge cluster, did you make the black back piece or was it stock? And if it was stock what did you have to do to get the gauges to pop out like that. I am looking into either custom making the gauge area adn putting gauges in that way or I was going to just use the stock back piece and mount the gauges on it that way but wasn't sure how they would come out.

the black bezel cover is sheet metal that I made, and along time ago I just had the smaller gauges mounted to factory bezel
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Truck-1.jpg)
 (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1559.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 05, 2009, 01:42:48 pm

I lifted up the rear a couple inches
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1659.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1660.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on May 05, 2009, 02:54:27 pm

The rake looks good  8) I like it.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: exilous on May 05, 2009, 03:13:11 pm

thanks for the help...i saw your pedal covers I have those same ones on my dodge they work pretty well and last a long time...mine are started to get worn tho. might have to get some new ones soon.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 05, 2009, 04:22:44 pm

thanks 69, no problem exilous,  my pedal covers are from walmart, and they have been on the truck for 3 years and they look the same as I got theme

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: eventhorizon66 on May 05, 2009, 09:52:27 pm

Very nice job.  That rake looks awesome.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 06, 2009, 11:39:55 am

thanks even

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on May 06, 2009, 04:20:35 pm

Looks good!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 06, 2009, 11:13:47 pm

thanks capt

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: cubicdollars on May 07, 2009, 06:43:42 am

Your Truck is looking great  ;D

Nice attention to detail. Keep up the great work !!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 07, 2009, 03:09:37 pm

thanks

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: choptop on May 07, 2009, 03:15:15 pm

You definately have the right stance. It looks great with the rake, but I have always prefered a raked look on a truck instead of level. I guess thats why I went with a rake on my tan truck. You have done an awesome job on that truck.Well done.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 08, 2009, 11:04:06 am

thanks choptop, I like the rake two, I think I might add 20/22 to it

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: choptop on May 08, 2009, 08:14:43 pm

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on May 08, 2009, 11:04:06 am

thanks choptop, I like the rake two, I think I might add 20/22 to it

If you did, I think youd ruin it. Its all a matter of preference, not my opinion. I say ruin it loosely, it would be hard to ruin that truck, but I dont think it would have the same attitude.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 08, 2009, 09:09:34 pm

Quote from: choptop on May 08, 2009, 08:14:43 pm

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on May 08, 2009, 11:04:06 am

thanks choptop, I like the rake two, I think I might add 20/22 to it

If you did, I think youd ruin it. Its all a matter of preference, not my opinion. I say ruin it loosely, it would be hard to ruin that truck, but I dont think it would have the same attitude.

after I thought about it I'll stay with 15s, but I might change the 8" wheels and go with 10" in the back with a 295/50

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on May 08, 2009, 09:31:39 pm

I dont think a big set of wheels would ruin your truck, I think it would look killer with a big set of wheels. But it is your truck so it is a matter of personal preference do what you like, either way it would look good.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: eventhorizon66 on May 08, 2009, 11:34:01 pm

It's up to your taste, but I'm partial to the current look.  You've got a nice little Pro Street truck right now.  Big wheels would completely change it to a Pro Touring look (I don't think it would ruin it though).

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: campcrf on May 09, 2009, 12:04:52 am

i personally like the 15's on your truck and ya... 10's would look good... I have 8 on the front and 10 (295/50) on th back of mine and looks good, but I wish i had 10's on the front too...
   Love the look of your truck.... the stance is A1

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 09, 2009, 01:10:43 am

thanks guys, I believe I'll keep the pro street look, and I might narrow and tub the rear and add 15x12s or 14s in the back
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1662.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1664.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1663.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1665.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1666.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: CoggedBelt75 on May 09, 2009, 09:26:56 am

I vote narrow and tub the rear and 14s in the back

Joe


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: campcrf on May 09, 2009, 12:16:04 pm

I second that vote :)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: choptop on May 09, 2009, 06:23:33 pm

3rd vote ;D

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on May 09, 2009, 11:09:21 pm

How about 20x15s that way you have the best of both worlds.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 10, 2009, 01:39:26 pm

it might be a wile before I get to tubing and narrowing the rear with 15 x14, and look for tires and couldn't find any that wide that I liked and I might be going for 15x12s with Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R Tires
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=CRR-6415250&N=700+400292+327747+4294755959+4294795049+115&autoview=sku
rears
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT-6642&N=700+400206+311492+4294793325+115&autoview=sku
front
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MTT-6650&N=700+400206+311492+4294793325+115&autoview=sku

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 11, 2009, 11:16:52 pm

I installed the billet column dress up kit and headlight pull rod
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1678.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1677.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: the dan on May 13, 2009, 11:47:25 am

guages look awsome man!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 14, 2009, 03:44:55 pm

thanks Dan

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 10, 2009, 11:28:26 pm

new air dam that seconds as a snow plow  :)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1692.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1693.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: cowboy63645 on June 11, 2009, 05:43:48 pm

The trucks looks great!!  How much of a drop do you have on it?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on June 11, 2009, 08:50:23 pm

I need to get me one of those also. What is it like 3 inches from the ground. Looks Great!  8)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 11, 2009, 11:20:49 pm

6-6ish 3 djm spindles, 3" ground force coils and beltec flip kit with 5 leafs and no overload and the air dam is 3" from the height point 2 1/4 in the center and it does have a little road rash

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: vsoree on June 29, 2009, 01:09:07 am

Is that a heater blower in your glovebox?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 29, 2009, 11:53:27 am

its behind the glove box
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1462.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: vsoree on June 29, 2009, 10:26:24 pm

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on June 29, 2009, 11:53:27 am

its behind the glove box
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1462.jpg)

what blower is that from? how did you do that, i dont have clearence do to baggin mine and i need ideals, thanks

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 30, 2009, 03:56:01 pm

it's a summit heater http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-991102/?image=large

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: vsoree on June 30, 2009, 09:41:14 pm

Thanks man I needed that Im moving back to north and its extra cold up there :'(

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 04, 2009, 12:05:58 pm

it should keep you nice warn in the cold since it blows 28,000 btu
new stance
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1728.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1729.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1730.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 10, 2009, 07:24:27 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1733.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1734.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1735.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 20, 2009, 07:02:15 pm

A few car show pics
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1741.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/P1010181_0067.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMG_2930sized.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 1983stepside on July 20, 2009, 08:39:08 pm

your truvk looks awsome man whered you get that grill from if you dont mind me asking? and do the stock turn signals still work with it? thanks 8)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 20, 2009, 09:56:12 pm

thanks,  I got the grille from summit racing and it took a little work to fit the parking light, I had cut the parking light mounting tabs off and the grille has L shaped brackets so I used to long screw to mount the lights

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 1983stepside on July 21, 2009, 04:58:42 pm

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on July 20, 2009, 09:56:12 pm

thanks,  I got the grille from summit racing and it took a little work to fit the parking light, I had cut the parking light mounting tabs off and the grille has L shaped brackets so I used to long screw to mount the lights

ok thanks ill have to look in to that more

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: chance76 on July 23, 2009, 11:23:29 pm

Man, truck looks killer!  I have always been a fan of the pro street look, your new stance is perfect.  Nice job

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: bagged n blown on July 24, 2009, 12:29:02 am

man great job that truck is sweet love the flames an the stance. how low is the crossmember im bagged an it looks like your rite at my hight in the front. hey i saw you had the auto meter guages how did you git the dimond plate were it is. is it on the plastic piec behind it or did you make up mounts for it yourself? any way great looken truck :) hey sorry i just looked at all your pics an both my ?s were dum haha. nice ride

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 25, 2009, 12:25:26 am

thanks guys, the front cross member is about 3" off the ground, and my gauges are auto meter knock offs

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on September 22, 2009, 09:07:34 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9856.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1751.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1750.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_0342_016651600x1200.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: SUX2BU99 on November 04, 2009, 12:12:53 pm

Do you have a pic of the interior with the passenger door open? I'm curious how you got the checker plate bent around that sharp end at the end of the dash.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 05, 2009, 12:59:46 am

yes I do and the edge that's closest  to the door is tucked under the dash cap
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1191.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: SUX2BU99 on November 05, 2009, 10:35:29 am

Thanks. How thick was the diamond plate? Was it really hard to bend it to that shape?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 05, 2009, 12:35:58 pm

its thin maybe a 1/8 thick but it was easy to bend though

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: SUX2BU99 on November 06, 2009, 12:18:08 pm

Thanks for letting me know. I got a project in mind.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 27, 2010, 11:36:42 pm

several new parts, plug wires. alternator, replacement pedal pads, dome light, tail pipes, stock tail lights, sport bumper, added a extra courtesy lamp, redid the gauge cluster, now I can read the gear indicator and indicator lights,  and got the back up lights to work for the first time  in 3 years
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1769.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1768.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1765.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/truck060.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/truck062.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/truck045.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/truck050.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1763.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1760.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1759.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/IMAG1795.jpg)
 

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: beastie_3 on January 29, 2010, 06:06:06 pm

Looks good! I need to get a new dome light cover. I was digging under my dash last week and found my courtesy light ha. Figured the PO hacked it.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 30, 2010, 09:40:55 am

its the one that just came out its clear instead of white, I couldn't believe on my truck   all the wires that were hacked the courtesy lamp still worked  

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: beastie_3 on January 31, 2010, 02:47:48 pm

Ya I saw the new cover. Its on my "to buy" list. ha.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: krazylunatic on February 02, 2010, 03:01:21 pm

nice truck man, that stance is exactly what i want for my truck, im trying to decide is i want the prostreet look or some a 20, 22" combo also

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Gadzuk79 on February 02, 2010, 08:43:12 pm

hey what kind of buckets do you have in there? and what did you do for brackets?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 11, 2010, 11:18:10 pm

thanks krazy I say go pro street and the seats are from a flea market they are made to fit 73-87s and they use the factory seat brackets

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 13, 2010, 01:29:01 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on March 15, 2010, 04:44:32 pm

nice, got any straight on pics.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 16, 2010, 07:54:59 pm

thanks capt
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/003-2.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Lucky73 on March 17, 2010, 10:19:23 am

cool :D

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 20, 2010, 01:07:53 pm

thanks

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on August 07, 2010, 11:14:56 am

I have a few new plans for the truck  6.0 and a 4l80

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: nucknoel89 on August 07, 2010, 12:06:09 pm

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on August 07, 2010, 11:14:56 am

I have a few new plans for the truck  6.0 and a 4l80

That's sounds dope man, be sure to keep us updated!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on August 14, 2010, 12:42:04 am

got the motor
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/021.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/022.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/023.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-2.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-2.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: eventhorizon66 on August 14, 2010, 12:26:47 pm

Cool.  So is that an LQ4?  What are your plans for it?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on August 14, 2010, 10:15:39 pm

lq9 clean the motor, new gaskets, and paint it

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on August 15, 2010, 11:53:09 pm

cleaned up and painted the alternator, power steering pump bracket, and water pump and started cleaning on the engine
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-3.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/003-3.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-2.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/005-1.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: omero956 on August 16, 2010, 01:32:15 am

Their like my seats :) i got mine off some ext cab chevy like mine. :) got it upholstered for only $100 bucks with black leather since stuff like that is real cheap down south texas(since i live near the border :) ) .

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on September 06, 2010, 12:15:56 am

new frame I picked up
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-5.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: beastie_3 on September 06, 2010, 12:20:11 am

Looks like a great start.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on September 10, 2010, 05:30:41 pm

Why the new frame?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on September 12, 2010, 11:18:44 pm

mines bent pretty bad and it was cut down to short bed and they didn't do the greatest job

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on September 13, 2010, 04:36:44 pm

that is a good reason.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Swims350 on September 13, 2010, 06:20:02 pm

I too wondered why the new frame. I can understand why, no welding that somebody else done, no bends lol. I thought maybe yours was rusty or something.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on September 14, 2010, 08:07:27 pm

my old frame has no rust

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: screamin86 on September 15, 2010, 02:13:57 am

great build man keep up the progress!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on September 16, 2010, 07:59:43 am

got the frame torn down,
 (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-6.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/003-6.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/005-2.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-7.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on October 21, 2010, 11:20:47 pm

blasted the frame and primed it, maybe paint next week
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-8.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on October 31, 2010, 11:18:26 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-9.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: rayala90 on November 03, 2010, 03:37:48 pm

hey man where did you get the interior done? the diamond plate? i love it! it looks sick! you just gave me a great idea for my project.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 05, 2010, 10:24:58 pm

my dad did the diamond plate but its long gone

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 06, 2010, 07:25:26 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-11.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-9.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: mtjd25 on November 06, 2010, 08:14:08 pm

Frame turned out great! I remember when mine was down that far...... the only way to build a truck

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 06, 2010, 09:22:23 pm

thanks, I wish I went this far the first time would of found the hack together frame and the mess of brake lines

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 22, 2010, 11:32:48 pm

a few parts I ordered from summit, inline tube, and tsp
cam Texas speed performance 228 with a max lift of 588, double valve springs good for 650 max lift and new 7.4 push rods
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9730.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9731.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9732.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9734.jpg) 
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2625.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2627.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2626.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2629.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2630.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 22, 2010, 11:34:47 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2632.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2634.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2635.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2637.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2640.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2641.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2642.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on December 07, 2010, 11:31:29 pm

got some work done, installed the cam, ls2 chain, oil pump,wind age tray, h3 pick up tube with new o ring, h3 oil pan, and valley, this weekend I plan on installing the valve springs and push rods, also picked up a v max 3 piece cover from gm, and also need to get a new crank pulley bolt
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2713.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2714.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: eventhorizon66 on December 08, 2010, 01:21:08 pm

 :-* (<- that's whistling, not kissing)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on December 23, 2010, 07:37:28 am

thanks
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2718.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2731.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 09, 2011, 11:04:19 am

After 3 tries I finally got a good 4l80e the first try was from lkq the pan was full of metal, so they sent me another one from up north some where and it was a 4l60e so I called them and they said we don't have any more 4l80e and will come and get and give you your money back, so I went to another yard and got one for $200 less and it  only has 30,000 miles.  Painted  the tb and belt tensor and installed a arp crank pulley bolt. Yesterday swapped over the suspension from the good frame to my truck so I can start cleaning up and painting the parts, also will be replacing the floor pans the first time I  used the cover over pans, so I picked up some pans from the forum store so  I pulled the gas tank from my truck and gutted the interior, wile was tearing down the suspension my dad was pulling out the patch panels and started cutting out the driver side pan
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2721.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2788.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2790.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2796.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 09, 2011, 06:34:41 pm

didn't get much done today because of this
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2798.jpg)
I left the three inch drop springs in for a simple install
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2799.jpg)
and for some reason the floor pans are really short where they start to angle up so it looks like have to cut some metal off the old patch panels
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2800.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2801.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2802.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on January 11, 2011, 04:25:30 pm

you should have ordered the extended floor not the standard floor.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 11, 2011, 10:27:28 pm

oh I was going by picture in your store
mine stops at the red line
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/floorpan-1.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on January 14, 2011, 08:18:53 pm

Really!  Was it labeled 0850-223?  Did it have the backing plate? 

This one would have laid in the hole:
(http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/extcabfloor1.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 15, 2011, 09:32:44 pm

it has 850-223 wrote in black marker
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2813.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2812.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2815.jpg)
and got the driver side floor pan cut out and will have to make a new channel for the weather stripping it was rotted out
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2811.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 16, 2011, 11:51:43 pm

cleaned and painted the steering parts today I picked up new grade 8 hardware for the steering box,idler arm, and disc brake valve
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2819.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2820.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 20, 2011, 11:10:54 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2826.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2825.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on January 21, 2011, 07:38:00 pm

I will check on that pan, but it wouldn't have covered as much as you need.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 22, 2011, 11:56:30 pm

I got rear diff and flip kit swapped out but I'll need to install new leaf spring bushings, center pin, new rear shocks since my beltecs are shot I believe I use front shocks maybe some Monroe's, install new brake line and repaint every thing   
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2827.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2828.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: drag80 on January 24, 2011, 08:48:34 pm

what are you doing for the engine wiring harness and ECM? just wondering, i'm about to do the same LS swap

jarett

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 25, 2011, 06:13:06 pm

I plan on getting a harness made and where ever I get it done I'll send the computer off maybe here

http://lt1conversion.com/product-details.php?id=44

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: choptop on January 25, 2011, 06:52:16 pm

I was quoted $300 to modify my harness from a guy on Ft. Worth. He has lots of knowledge in it, actually has a 5.3 in his 86 Sub. i can check with him for you if you want. He's close to you and that'll help on the convenience if questions arise.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on January 26, 2011, 05:49:35 pm

Quote from: Captkaos on January 21, 2011, 07:38:00 pm

I will check on that pan, but it wouldn't have covered as much as you need.

Called and found that the ran out of the one I generally sell and they filled the order with its equivalent.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 29, 2011, 12:25:01 am

Quote from: choptop on January 25, 2011, 06:52:16 pm

I was quoted $300 to modify my harness from a guy on Ft. Worth. He has lots of knowledge in it, actually has a 5.3 in his 86 Sub. i can check with him for you if you want. He's close to you and that'll help on the convenience if questions arise.

yes

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 29, 2011, 12:25:44 am

Quote from: Captkaos on January 26, 2011, 05:49:35 pm

Quote from: Captkaos on January 21, 2011, 07:38:00 pm

I will check on that pan, but it wouldn't have covered as much as you need.

Called and found that the ran out of the one I generally sell and they filled the order with its equivalent.

thanks for the heads up

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 29, 2011, 12:27:27 am

got some work done today
pulled the c-notchs out of my old frame
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2838.jpg)
there was still brake fluid in the caliper when I went to attach the hose to caliper the fluid dripped out and stripped most of the paint, they'll look ok till I get some willwood d-52s 
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2839.jpg)
brake line installed just need to install the brackets
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2840.jpg)
starter installed and torqued down the torque converter bolts
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2841.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: choptop on January 29, 2011, 07:36:08 am

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on January 29, 2011, 12:25:01 am

Quote from: choptop on January 25, 2011, 06:52:16 pm

I was quoted $300 to modify my harness from a guy on Ft. Worth. He has lots of knowledge in it, actually has a 5.3 in his 86 Sub. i can check with him for you if you want. He's close to you and that'll help on the convenience if questions arise.

yes

I sent him a message, will let you know as soon as he gets back to me.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 30, 2011, 09:48:40 pm

thanks chop top
Today worked on some rust repair and found more than I expected
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2861.jpg)
the rust on the braces is surface rust
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2860.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2856.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2857.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 12, 2011, 10:07:48 pm

got the valve covers and coil packs on and swapped out the power steering pump for a non hydro boost unit
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2933.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2931.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2934.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2930.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 16, 2011, 11:33:00 pm

I got a few parts today, thermastat, coolant steam line crossover tube, " the original one was crushed by a chain"  ignition switch, dimmer switch, front bumper brackets, lower cowl patch panel, and qt of pr15, also got a little work done, got one leaf spring bushing pressed out and a new one pressed in, steam line installed, and the steering wheel, and levers pulled off the column and started sanding on it
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2938.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2943.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2944.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2952.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 01, 2011, 09:38:40 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2972.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_2981.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3003.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 01, 2011, 09:41:26 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3006.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3008.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/360.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/359.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/358.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/357.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/356.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/355.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/354.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3030.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3034.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: bake74 on April 02, 2011, 03:48:00 am

     That is a lot of work you have been doing, like the progress.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: roadrage41 on April 02, 2011, 07:24:24 am

running regular or dual pass radiator?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 02, 2011, 03:36:48 pm

thanks and yes its a regular radiator

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Tezjoe84 on April 11, 2011, 01:08:35 am

Nice work! You going back to the winstar this year?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on April 13, 2011, 09:30:30 pm

What headers are you using Flaming?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 13, 2011, 11:48:41 pm

thanks Joe I might go to windstar but the truck wouldn't
capt the headers are hooker super comp 64-72 el Camino ls swap headers

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 17, 2011, 11:41:28 am

its alive, it took me two days to figure it out though why the starter would engage but not turn the motor over, first I had a new solenoid put on the starter, same thing the starter would engage but not turn the motor over, checked the battery it was putting out 12.8 volts, so had the starter tested at orielly auto parts, tested bad, so got a new rebuilt starter put it on same thing, so took the plugs out to see if the motor was hydro locked did the same thing, pulled the trans off to see if it was binding up look ok, then I thought I don't have a single ground on the engine so added one directly to the starter bolts to the block turned right over, then got the trans bolted back in turned right over so cranked it for a little bit to prime the oil system hooked up the ecm power primed the fuel pump and fired right up let it run for about 15 second and Idled right up but still need get a trans plug or tail shaft so I can get more the 6 qts of trans fluid with out it making a mess on the floor, put coolant in it, make power steering hoses, and hook up a oil pressure gauge

I also got a few other things done in the past week
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3039.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3036.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3071.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3072.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3073.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3074.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3081.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3082.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: beastie_3 on April 17, 2011, 09:10:21 pm

Looking good! I would think the hose clamp on the PS hose wouldn't be sufficient. Are you going to trim the lower rad hose?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on April 17, 2011, 09:47:13 pm

thanks, the power steering hoses are for mock up and I'm just using emission hose, and the radiator hose are trimmed and clamped

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 15, 2011, 10:34:55 am

I've got a little done
YouTube (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hiTCPXE9Ek")
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3098.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3100.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3238.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3237.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3239.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3240.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3241.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3242.jpg)(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3243.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3244.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 15, 2011, 11:34:50 pm

My painter/ body man came over and got the  fire wall piece glued on today in a couple days he  will tach weld the outer  edges (http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3353.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on June 17, 2011, 11:47:14 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3356.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3357.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: big bear on June 18, 2011, 06:51:41 am

looking good

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 09, 2011, 06:18:10 pm

thanks
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3389.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3388.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: beastie_3 on July 10, 2011, 12:43:04 pm

Wow...

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: big bear on July 10, 2011, 01:31:11 pm

looking sharp man....killer work

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: slammed79 on July 10, 2011, 02:50:00 pm

Looks great!!! I can't wait to get an lsx in my truck. I'm just torn between carbed or efi... I think its all gonna land on if I want to swap to an auto or not.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: beastie_3 on July 10, 2011, 03:40:48 pm

Quote from: Flamingbig10 on May 15, 2011, 10:34:55 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3241.jpg)

That looks funny.

It would have been hilarious to have a pic with you in it haha.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: roadrage41 on July 10, 2011, 04:03:51 pm

Pretty much 0 reasons to ever put a Carb on an ls.

On subject - looks good dude, needs more forced induction.  ;D

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on July 10, 2011, 11:56:57 pm

thanks guys

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 84scottsdale454 on July 12, 2011, 11:40:43 am

love the flames, 1 heck of a job my friend! 1 of the nicest c10s ive seen on here, but it needs some 20" torque thrusts or boss 338s..... ;-)) i know youve heard that alot eh? well keep up the great work man! later

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: slammed79 on July 18, 2011, 12:50:16 am

Carbs still look cool, that is a reason, but I know what ya mean

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on August 05, 2011, 12:16:10 am

thanks 84 I may step up to 18s
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3393.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3394.jpg)
2 coats of lizard skin sprayed in
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3400.jpg)
steering column back in
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3401.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3434.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3439.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on August 05, 2011, 01:14:06 pm

Lookin good!!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on August 29, 2011, 12:10:50 am

thanks
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3459.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3463.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3471.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Irish_Alley on August 29, 2011, 08:40:02 am

just a question but how much money you have in this truck?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on September 04, 2011, 01:00:06 am

about  20 grand
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3473.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3474.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3472.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3475.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Irish_Alley on September 04, 2011, 01:23:35 am

its worth every penny then doing it with your dad well that just makes it priceless. good work man

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on October 27, 2011, 10:55:58 pm

thanks
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3513.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3514.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3628.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9784.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on October 27, 2011, 10:57:15 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_3521.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9786.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: hotrod24 on October 28, 2011, 11:25:24 am

Nice progress, What rear posi are you going with?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on October 30, 2011, 01:38:20 pm

its a eaton

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: gharris79 on November 01, 2011, 07:22:38 am

Nice build! Keep up the good work.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: VileZambonie on November 07, 2011, 03:28:10 pm

Looks great! Where did you route your front harness through?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 15, 2011, 06:26:13 pm

The head and tail light harness run the floor board next to the steering column
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9825.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9828.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/Zi6_9827.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on November 28, 2011, 07:21:24 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/096.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/106.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/105.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/098.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/099.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on December 11, 2011, 10:06:47 am

got the brake bleed, diff full of 80 90 gear oil with limited slip additive, a polished indicator panel, and this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INbHt4qhp3M&feature=player_profilepage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1JSFiJW6No&feature=player_profilepage

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on December 12, 2011, 05:02:16 pm

Sounds good, open headers?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: bake74 on December 13, 2011, 06:09:15 am

     Sounds loud, hope you don't live next to any picky neighbors.   ;D

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: beastie_3 on December 13, 2011, 08:34:46 pm

picky neighbors can suck exhaust!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 69byrd on December 14, 2011, 02:49:30 pm

I like open headers ;D Sounds great 8)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 19, 2012, 12:00:25 am

thanks guys, I did get a serious talk from  my neighbor  after doing a burnout for at least 20 feet on  the street, but now it is running flow so its a little quieter
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-6.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/101_0019.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/101_0020.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/029.jpg)
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(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/031.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/032-1.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 19, 2012, 12:11:20 am

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/006-3.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/007-2.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/008-2.jpg)

A few parts came today euro headlights, repo park lights and finished wiring the gauge cluster
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-12.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-11.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/003-10.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-7.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: 1983stepside on January 19, 2012, 03:00:26 pm

truck is looking great, i was wondering where did the euro headlights come from and the turn signal lenses your useing come from? im using the same setup once i get that far and want to do the same thing thanks, and keep the pics coming

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on January 20, 2012, 07:32:25 am

thanks the headlights are from   and the parklights are from rockauto

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: VileZambonie on January 22, 2012, 10:19:02 am

Looking good -although your camera takes worse pix than mine! lol

What are you doing with your wiper motor?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 05, 2012, 10:15:40 am

Thanks, I'm using a  I phone 4 to take the pictures,  on going to use the stocker mounted under the cowl
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-12.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/003-11.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-8.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-15.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-13.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/005-7.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-9.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/003-12.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/005-8.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 14, 2012, 07:33:04 am

 A little work accomplished, started looming the headlight wiring, installed a horn contact for my billet specialties steering wheel, and pick up a reman wiper motor
before
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-15.jpg)
after
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-14.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 15, 2012, 12:05:49 am

I"ll bolt the other one on tomorrow
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-15.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: thirsty on February 15, 2012, 05:50:12 am

Wow. You are getting close now. I just went back and reread your thread. You've done a lot of nice work. I just assumed that you were going to repaint it also. Glad your not. Your paint is one of kind and it just wouldn't be the same without out.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 15, 2012, 08:00:37 am

thanks, the repaint was just under the hood items, and touch up on the outside,  I'll have  to wait  on the hood and  fenders to be painted since I spent almost all my truck money on tools for work so I will have to wait till May till my income will be in its happy spot till I get the paint work done

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: bake74 on February 15, 2012, 09:48:39 am

     That looks to be a little crammped for working space ?  But it looks good with the fender back on.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 18, 2012, 01:38:03 am

If the weather is nice I'll pull it out on the driveway.  I got the vehicle registration and  the truck ready for the safety inspection I drove it about 8 miles filled it up with gas ended up spilling all over place, the while I was driving I slowed down real quick at the traffic light, the truck  died and  lost complete power for about 10 seconds then every thing came back on and started right when I got back home I founds the positive battery terminal made contact with the battery tray and and burned a hole in  the tray and melted the terminal but so fare every thing else look fine, also fixed the fuel filler so it will vent, I did give it a good 3/4 throttle while I was passing a car at 30 mph, the rear end felt light and it chirped the tires when it shifted
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/100_0042.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/001-19.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/007-4.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/008-3.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: bake74 on February 18, 2012, 06:18:10 am

     That sucks about the battery tray, but hey gotta love it when a vehicle will chirp those tires when shifting into a higher gear.   ;D

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: VileZambonie on February 18, 2012, 10:52:16 am

Now you know where you need to clearance your drop down and you don't even need a sharpie ;) I mounted mine with a kill switch near the box

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,7175.360.html

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on March 01, 2012, 12:53:19 am

thanks vile,   I had two fuel leaks one at the return line at the sender and the other at the tank ended up having to get a new sender and tank, good thing the tank was under warranty at orielly auto parts, got a few things done, front end alignment, bolted up the  bumper, grille,hood, radio and inspection.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/007-5.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/010-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/002-17.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/003-15.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-12.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/004-13.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/005-10.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/007-6.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on March 01, 2012, 10:05:19 am

Video, where's the video?  Nice work!

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 04, 2012, 07:42:57 am

thanks  I have done a little to the truck I did take the truck to the track last week first pass ever  13.74 at 98 in the 1/4, 2nd pass 13.8 at 99, 3rd pass hooked good  13.6 at 98, 4th 16.8 at 88 left sideways with a hole lot of tire spin and coasted down the track, can't wait to get the 3600 stall, shift kit, drag radials and a real tune, should help it run low 13s high 12sa short idle vid
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums
/r316/flamingc10/th_001-20.jpg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/?action=view&current=001-20.mp4)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/015-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/013-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/007-8.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on May 12, 2012, 02:39:31 pm

Installed the torque converter and shift kit, now I need to get the  truck tuned.

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on October 05, 2012, 03:04:57 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/192634_4054384432705_1043975476_o.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/542039_4100503105643_2117770390_n.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/420545_4101752936888_1228141029_n.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: CoggedBelt75 on October 05, 2012, 03:21:37 pm

Looking good Aaron! What all have you done the last several months? How is she running now?

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on October 07, 2012, 05:08:26 pm

Had a street tune done, 275/60 e/t street ran a best 1/8 8.36 and 13.06 in the quarter, sold the drag radials and borrowed the 20s from a friend and some nitto drag radials from another friend

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on December 17, 2012, 12:26:33 am

put the 15s back on got some nitto drag radials, the cooler weather sure has helped
best pass so far is a 8.07 with a 1.84 60, and a 8.37 1/8 12.92 1/4 on street tires with a 2.02 60 ft

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on December 23, 2012, 04:16:33 pm

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/045-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/014-1.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: thirsty on December 23, 2012, 06:18:29 pm

Looks like a needed upgrade  :o

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 05, 2013, 10:16:56 pm

I went ahead and got a junkyard arm

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 05, 2013, 10:34:34 pm

got a nitrous kit instead
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/371.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r316/flamingc10/029_zps142c4c83.jpg)

Title: Re: My 1980 C-10
Post by: Captkaos on June 22, 2013, 12:26:57 am

NICE!