70 C10 project

[72novadriver]

Here is a new joint project we have going on with one of our customers. It's a 1970 C10. The truck is being purpose built for autox and track day fun. As of right now here are a list of some parts it will have:


- Detroit speed 595 front clip
- Custom DSE component rear four link suspension
- AutoRAD core support and radiator
- T56 magnum transmission
- Race prepped dry sump LS7 engine
-19x11.5" front wheels and 19x13 rears (Formula 43 Rad10)

Should have more updates soon.

[WSSix]

Please tell me that's ride height being mocked up?

[wiedemab]

Awesome! I can't wait to see this one come together.

[72novadriver]

Please tell me that's ride height being mocked up?

Yes, that is the set ride height in the picture. It will be about 3.75" off the ground.

[214Chevy]

Sweeet...I'm suscribed!! :yes: :yes:

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice Billy! I really like watching your builds...:thumbsup:

[WSSix]

That's awesome! I love seeing trucks very low on a static ride height :thumbsup:

[Jgpclone]

man looks like a sik project

[WILWAXU]

Should be a cool project!:thumbsup:

[FETorino]

:wow: So C10s are the new Camaro. :D That truck is LOW and that Looks great.

[NvrDun71]

Looking good Billy, will be cool to see this one come together :cheers:

[coolwelder62]

The fab work on this one will be over the top.C-10's are quickly becoming the hot builds these day's.:thumbsup:

[youthpastor]

Billy- nice work..again! who makes the frame table? that thing is clean and simple

[wiedemab]

Billy- nice work..again! who makes the frame table? that thing is clean and simple

I think they made the table if I'm not mistaken. I think I may have to make one!!!

[TMIProducts]

Awesome! Subscribed!

[KPC67]

Nice:hail:

[jamminj007]

Schweet! Love the ride height:thumbsup: I am thinking of selling my camaro and doing a truck

[Wissing72]

I subscribed as well!!! I so dig these trucks.

[ChuckDriver]

Swwet! I love these trucks!

[Flash68]

Billy- nice work..again! who makes the frame table? that thing is clean and simple

I was admiring that table as well. :unibrow:

And the truck.. of course. :thumbsup:

[65_LS1_T56]

He builds the tables himself. Think he has 3 there now.
Those are nothing, you should see his office furniture :_paranoid

[WSSix]

I think we need a separate thread on those tables. :yes: I was eyeing it as well. One day, I'd like to get crazy and build a frame or subframe from scratch. I've got some ideas.

[Sanchez Garage]

Looks like you started with a great truck.

[72novadriver]

Thanks Guys, I do make the frame tables. They work great for all different kinds of projects. Here are a couple update pics of the front frame together.

[bdahlg68]

Wow this thing is coming along quick and great work as always! Looking forward to seeing this build come together!

[72novadriver]

Picked up the wheels from Travis at Formula 43 today. They turned out great!

[72novadriver]

The lS7 also arrived and is mocked up in place.

[ccracin]

Picked up the wheels from Travis at Formula 43 today. They turned out great!

Lookin good Billy! What's the tire sizes? :thankyou:

[Sandbagger]

I see alot of tables on here . How are you guys getting the cars down ?

[72novadriver]

Lookin good Billy! What's the tire sizes? :thankyou:

Thanks Chad, the tire sizes are 305/30r19 front and 345/30r19 rear.



I see alot of tables on here . How are you guys getting the cars down ?


We normally use a fork lift with modified fork extensions to raise the bodies up and roll the rack out of the way.

[KPC67]

looks wicked Bill,
I am looking forward to see what you do with the 4link out back.
I want to hear some feed back when you get this thing on the road, I am curious as to how it stacks up against a complete chassis that could have the body dropped on.
:popcorn2:

[srh3trinity]

Great choice on the wheels! There needs to be an entire C10 class at upcoming events.

[coolwelder62]

As always Billy,your work is out standing.C-10's are really picking up speed.:thumbsup:

[72novadriver]

It's been awhile since last update, but here are a few new shots. The truck should be a roller in the next couple weeks. Then it will go off to the owner for completion.

[Dobster]

Thats going to be a fun truck. Nice !

[Rick D]

Nice fab work Billy! What is the intended use for this bad boy?

[ccracin]

Awesome stuff Billy! I gotta ask something. How tall is the owner? I was considering those pedals, but I'm 6-4 and couldn't make them comfortable. But those pedals are nice, I'm jealous.

[72novadriver]

Nice fab work Billy! What is the intended use for this bad boy?

Thanks Rick, the intended use of the truck is autox and open track sessions.


Awesome stuff Billy! I gotta ask something. How tall is the owner? I was considering those pedals, but I'm 6-4 and couldn't make them comfortable. But those pedals are nice, I'm jealous.

Thank you, the owner is 6-2 and it fits him perfect at the moment. It was very difficult creating a good competition/comfortable driving position with such a small area. The pedals were sunk into the floor as far forward as they could go before the master cylinders would start to interfere with the front tire.

[coolwelder62]

Is the center fuse box a OEM unit.Billy this C-10 is going to over the Top.

[64pontiac]

Who makes the battery box? thats a nice looking one!

[72novadriver]

Is the center fuse box a OEM unit.Billy this C-10 is going to over the Top.

Thanks Scott, the fuse box is a GM piece that comes with the gm ls7 harness kit. It should be a fun truck once it's on the road. Looking forward to see how it compares to a car.



Who makes the battery box? thats a nice looking one!

Thanks, we make the battery mounts. It's for the Braille B3121 battery

[Thomo5150]

Hi Billy luv this truck, great work!!! Question, I'm using the same pedal setup and ZO6 brakes. Have you worked out what size master cylinders to use?

Cheers Tim

[cjfirstgen]

Awesome build!

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Who makes the pedal setup?? thanx in advance...jim

[214Chevy]

Who makes the pedal setup?? thanx in advance...jim

Looks like a Tilton setup.

[fleetus macmullitz]

:wow: So C10s are the new Camaro. :D That truck is LOW and that Looks great.


We may have only seen the beginning of how popular these C10's will become now that they are getting purpose built like this one.

Textbook build. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

It's been awhile since last update, but here are a few new shots. The truck should be a roller in the next couple weeks. Then it will go off to the owner for completion.

Very clean execution on this one for sure. The owner has got to be stoked on how this is coming along.

Picked up the wheels from Travis at Formula 43 today. They turned out great!
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/utley_zps7be810ea.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/utley_zps7be810ea.jpg.html)

Travis is a class act and those wheels are the bomb.

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[72novadriver]

Delivered the c10 to the owner as a cab and chassis roller. From there he is going to finish it. Should be pretty fun when its done.:drive:

[tellyv]

Wow! Bad ass!

[MHORTON79]

Very nice.

[ccracin]

Looks bad ass Billy. Question, what kind of steering angle can you get with the wheel and tire set-up you have on there?

[Code510]

Awesome work! One of these trucks is on my bucket list. Although for me, I think I'd have a long travel desert machine. Can't wait to see some finished pictures of this ride though.

[custom 68]

Wow I have a fondness for these trucks. I have a 68 but it is not over the top like this one has become.

[coolwelder62]

Billy your work turned out Amazing.

[next69]

Has the owner shared any pic's since he started working on the truck? Real curious to see the final product.

Also, if you have any current pic's of the 66 Chevy II it would be great to see how that looks as well.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Awesome work Billy, Im a big fan of your work.

I hope you get finished pictures to post up when its done.