86 C-10 Custom Deluxe

[Flashback]

I got this truck for a great price, and its just the thing I need as I expand my car repair and sales business. This thing is totally 80's style and I love it, hence the name Flashback. Apparently it was a show truck back then.

I added the Hella lights on the front.



Specs-

Engine
Stock 305 (5.0L) 160 HP, 235 TQ
Holley 750 Double Pumper
Rusty Chrome Valve covers and air cleaner
4 Speed manual w/ creeper gear


Exterior
Black with some pinstripes and stuff
Shortbed
Chrome Rollbar
Chrome Grille
Chrome Push Bar
Cab Visor
Hella Driving lights

Interior
Mitsu Galant Bucket Seats
Grant GT wheel
Autogage Tach on column
Burgundy carpet

Suspension/Wheels
Stock suspension
Steel wheels
235/70/15 Snows, yep too big

Future Mods
Edelbrock or Carter carb, 600 CFM or so
CD player
Some Alloys I have laying around
Running boards I have too
Tow hitch
Car trailer
Lower the front a bit





It came with these sweet racing seats



I switched them for these seats I had laying around





This is the truck that I've always wanted too, V8, 2WD, shortbed. Low mileage too, 87K.

It also has Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s signature on the dash.

And the price? $1.

[campcrf]

good score....wow, a 750 holley?... wonder what they were thinking?...lol

[bmaier]

Welcome. Nice pickup and good price too.

[Flashback]

good score....wow, a 750 holley?... wonder what they were thinking?...lol

yeah I know, it bogs and dies when I try to give it any more than 1/8 of the pedal haha. I'm picking up a used Edelbrock 650 tomorrow.

[oldyeller]

Very nice score.

[The dream]

Is there a reason why it cost a Dllr ??

[Flashback]

Is there a reason why it cost a Dllr ??

The guy said he couldn't sell it and his wife wanted him to get rid of it since he had a new truck. My girlfriend found it for me, thru a family friend. And the dollar was for the bill of sale, to show a transaction happened

[oldwhity]

That's awesome!!

[low budget]

It has the Intemidator's signature on the dash?  Wow, that might bring a price if you want to sell it.  That would be cool!!!  Great find...

[Flashback]

It has the Intemidator's signature on the dash?  Wow, that might bring a price if you want to sell it.  That would be cool!!!  Great find...

It does, but he signed the glovebox door. So I may just remove that and sell it, I've been wondering what its worth.

My father is going to let me borrow a set of alloys he has kept around since he sold his 84 C10 15 yrs ago.



Yup Hurricane wheels, have all the center caps as well. A bit of corrosion, but no problem. He is also giving me a set of new running boards and a bug shield he never used, all still in the boxes.

[Flashback]

Some updates. I finally got around to taking the dash pad out, and installing the OEM speaker brackets from a Suburban. Apparently my truck was originally radio delete. Found the factory radio power plug under the dash and wired my CD player to it. Now works flawless. Also dyed the dash pad black, it'll hold me over until I can afford a new dash pad. Looks awesome.



Eventually when I have some cash I will get new black seat belts and carpet, and OEM bucket seats and center console.

Good shot of Dale's signature too.

[low budget]

I think it looks good.  Came out nice.

keep us posted...

[Flashback]

Thanks low budget

The transformation begins this week. The rollbar and bed rails are going away. Gonna get a nice tonneau cover. Sandblast all the rust off, weld up all the holes from stuff removed, and primer it all. There isn't any dents to be fixed amazingly, just around the door locks. Cab corners are the only rust thru. Since I am on a budget, I am just going to finish it off with PPG DP-90 black epoxy primer. It'll hold up well to the weather, just no UV resistance. I also want to find the elusive flush tailgate from an early 70's truck.

As for up front, I am picking up an OEM grill for $20 to replace the rusted out aftermarket chrome tube unit. I either want the original argent silver look or the evil blacked out look. Just can't decide. Also getting rid of the visor, the truck looks cleaner without it. Definitely keeping the grill guard, gonna sandblast it if possible and paint it flat black.

Will update with pictures as this project progresses.