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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: Champ203 on July 25, 2009, 10:54:33 am

Title: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Champ203 on July 25, 2009, 10:54:33 am: Well I've decided to post "our project" We bought the truck and drove it home - $ 1000. Then the fun began - that was almost 2 years ago.

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Of course we had to start taking things apart:

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Quickly we decided to "drop" the truck with spindles in the front and flip kit on the rear (oh yea found a deal on some wheels.

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Of course we realized we might as well keep taking things off the truck...

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Finally we have started putting things back together...

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Motor is ready...will be mated to rebuilt 700R4...

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Its been a blast so far...this site has really helped...we've got some wheel clearance issues to resolve, but we're waiting until we get all of the parts back on to deal with them...

Peace,
Don, Isaac, Robert
Aiken, SC
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: bagged n blown on July 25, 2009, 12:29:50 pm: hey the truck is looken good i like the rims. that motor is sweet realy well done. well have a good time with it an keep posten pics.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: choptop on July 25, 2009, 04:45:08 pm: looks great. good job so far
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: oldyeller on July 25, 2009, 04:57:37 pm: Nice truck. The wheels really set it off.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: exilous on July 25, 2009, 09:34:20 pm: I like the engine, looks very good.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 26, 2009, 12:03:08 am: most time around here i see guys restoring trucks/ cars and eather put money into the body or engine not both looks dang good
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: cowboy63645 on July 26, 2009, 04:25:46 pm: Very nicely done, gotta love a father and son project! I gotta wait about 10 years before my boy will be able to get in the garage lol For now my oldest daughter is helping me with my truck! (She is 7) lol
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: eventhorizon66 on July 27, 2009, 12:51:30 am: This may be a novice project, but those don't look like novice results. Two thumbs up.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: 77chevystepside on July 27, 2009, 08:01:46 am: Outstanding effort!! Really like the work you have done. Keep it up!! Pictures tell it all.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: 1983stepside on July 27, 2009, 08:50:56 pm: wow the truck is comin along nicely keep us posted with tons of pics 8)
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: talon on July 29, 2009, 01:14:20 pm: Nice project! You aren't too far from me either - I live in Charlotte, but spend time down in Union, SC at my folks house.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: fitz on August 04, 2009, 09:06:48 am: It's looking good. Hopefully you and the kids have fun with the project. Keep the pics comming.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: oldredtruck on August 04, 2009, 09:43:16 am: great investment in time with your kiddos...the rewards ya'll get from it will far outlast the truck...
by the way...I see nothing "Novice" in what you all are doing! looks killer!
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Champ203 on August 12, 2009, 08:46:43 pm: update...

new brake lines all around (the rubber ones), new rear axle seal (first time we've ever done that), few odds and ends...

motor and tranny go back in tomorrow, more pictures to follow.

Peace,
Don<><
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: oldwhity on August 12, 2009, 08:57:58 pm: Great job!! My son is 11 and i'm slowly introducing him to the hobby. Great progress!
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: zieg85 on August 12, 2009, 09:01:09 pm: Quote from: Champ203 on August 12, 2009, 08:46:43 pm
update...

more pictures to follow.

Peace,
Don<><

bring those pictures on!!!
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Champ203 on September 12, 2010, 08:48:31 pm: Project is getting there....

We've decided to name the truck Third Day - seeing how its come back to life....

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Finally got to drive it again this weekend. Interior, paint and body work next....

Peace,
Don<><
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: heavychevy91 on September 12, 2010, 09:09:02 pm: wow looks great you got it cleaned up real nice under the hood. whats that serpentine set up from?
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Champ203 on September 13, 2010, 06:52:05 am: mid 90's chevy truck s10/1500 Bought it off ebay complete except water pump for $ 225. Came cleaned, painted and ready to install.

Thanks,
Don
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Altec on September 13, 2010, 11:12:46 am: Got a close up of the dash?

Good choice on the belt setup! :)
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: bake74 on September 13, 2010, 01:09:34 pm: Thatis going to be a very sharp truck, one your sons and yourself will be proud of. Keep up the great work.
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Champ203 on September 13, 2010, 10:06:52 pm: Quote from: Altec on September 13, 2010, 11:12:46 am
Got a close up of the dash?

Good choice on the belt setup! :)

Should have the dash back together this week and will post some completed pics. What started as lets get rid of the idiot lights and put in some guages turned into a complete upgrade.

Belt setup is great - thanks!
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: choptop on December 02, 2010, 11:36:11 am: Love the project name
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: bobcooter on December 02, 2010, 01:09:11 pm: Great work. As the title implies "sons". Will there be another truck soon?
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Champ203 on December 04, 2010, 03:00:20 pm: WE ARE GETTING THERE.....

Project Name: Third Day (this thing has risen from the dead....)

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Going with the tear drop mirrors on the doors, have to get the exhaust dumped out behind the wheels. Some more clean-up on the glass....

As for the "sons" question above, the eldest is in a 350Z and I don't think a truck is in his future. However his old man sure would like to have a "sunday" truck.....

Will post more pics as we finish up. 3 years and I don't want to know how much $$$$$$$$$$$

Peace,
Don<><
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: jackjeckel757 on December 04, 2010, 04:52:54 pm: Looks sweet!! Great Job!!!
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: bobcooter on December 06, 2010, 09:21:24 pm: Really nice job...
Title: Re: 1983 C10 by a novice and his sons---
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 06, 2010, 11:57:42 pm: nice thats all i can say. what about the insides