1967 c-10 by Ambition Road

[Ambition Road]

This 67 c-10 will be a full build for us. It will be a pro-touring/daily driver featuring a RS REVO front and rear suspension, 525hp LS3 connect and cruise w/4L70e trans, and of course Vintage Air.

[Ambition Road]

Pics

[Ambition Road]

Dynamat between headliner and roof skin

[Ambition Road]

Dynamat roof skin

[Ambition Road]

Squared up bed corners for flush mount toneau cover

[Novacaine]

Looks like a nice start. Got anything else to go with the cab? Got one of these in the corner waiting in line. Be watching for the rest of this build.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Like the dynamat in between the pieces

[214Chevy]

I'll be watching this one too!! :drool: :popcorn2:

[syborg tt]

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[Musclerodz]

Dynamat between headliner and roof skin

Going to be a very tight fit where the roof rolls down to the door, Just did it on a truck in our shop.

[Ambition Road]

Going to be a very tight fit where the roof rolls down to the door, Just did it on a truck in our shop.

I was prepared to remove a strip from each of the beads if nessesary but it wasn't a problem at all.

[Ambition Road]

It's starting to look like a truck again. Got the bed and cab mounted and aligned, now on to fitting the doors and front sheet metal.

[Novacaine]

That's what I'm talking about. Looking good there all bare, fresh and clean. Keep it rolling.

[Ambition Road]

Making steady progress on panel fitment and gapping

[Ambition Road]

Gaps

[Ambition Road]

gaps

[Ambition Road]

DSE selecta-speed wiper kit

[Ambition Road]

Wiper motor installed

[WSSix]

Great work! Keep it up.

[fleet]

Great work Aaron...really enjoy seeing this truck come together. :thumbsup:

[grendel]

In for the project.

[Frankenstine]

Where in Mooresville are you guys located. Nice build

[Ambition Road]

Where in Mooresville are you guys located. Nice build

Thanks. We're on Lugnut Lane across the street from Kurt Busch Inc.

[camcojb]

Very nice work. :thumbsup:

[Swain]

Awesome truck. I talked to the Owner the other day and one of our steering wheels is on its way out there for it.

[Ambition Road]

Awesome truck. I talked to the Owner the other day and one of our steering wheels is on its way out there for it.

Thanks Jay! The wheel looks great

[Ambition Road]

We used Porterbuilt hood hinges then used custom gas shocks. This setup works really smooth.

[Ambition Road]

Fabricated bed cover, steel frame with custom ordered one piece aluminum.

[Ambition Road]

Roadster Shop bolt in REVO front suspension.

[Ambition Road]

Tire fitment, getting ready to order wheels!

[Ambition Road]

Roadster Shop 4-link with 335/20's in the rear, 275/19's in front

[syborg tt]

Aaron great progress and I looked at your site and it looks like you have a few more cool projects going.

Keep posting pics and I am looking forward to seeing this one on the ground as a roller.

[Musclerodz]

Roadster Shop 4-link with 335/20's in the rear, 275/19's in front

RS states it fits a 315 tire. Looks like there is plenty of room for a 335 with that kit.

[Z06Joe]

Love old trucks like this!!! Definitely watching this build!

[Ambition Road]

Raised wood bed floor and stock tubs widened

[Ambition Road]

Minor tweaks to the dash, but overall staying with a stock look.

[Ambition Road]

Rushforth 20"x12" and 19"x10" wheels in a brushed/smoked finish.

[Ambition Road]

On the final stretch for fab and mechanical! We'll hopefully be starting bodywork within a few weeks.

[fleet]

Very cool build Aaron. :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

Yes it is Skip,I really want one of these trucks:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Great choice with the wood bed, Aaron. I love seeing these truck built up but keeping something so classic as the wood bed. Wheels look fantastic as well. Good luck!

[89 RS]

Great build, love the choice on wheels, wood bed, etc. Keep the pictures coming. :thumbsup:

[ChuckDriver]

Great looking build!

[Ambition Road]

Water-jet honey comb grill with fabricated shroud.

[Ambition Road]

Custom solid side trim! We will be selling this soon as a product. It matches the original 67/68 trim profile without the seams and dents of the originals. This will end at the wheel wells like the 69-72's rather than arch over.

[Ambition Road]

Fitting trim and tying up loose ends. Hopefully we'll start some bodywork the beginning of the week.

[Ambition Road]

Checking ride height and managed to get a few pics before the rain came

[ChuckDriver]

Stance looks perfect and I like the new side trim too!

[Jimbo1367]

Aaron,
Congrats on getting your own shop. Well deserved. When I stumbled upon this thread, I thought to myself, "this reminds me of DSE quality" Now I know why. LOL. How long have you been on your own?


Best wishes,
JIm

[Ambition Road]

Aaron,
Congrats on getting your own shop. Well deserved. When I stumbled upon this thread, I thought to myself, "this reminds me of DSE quality" Now I know why. LOL. How long have you been on your own?


Best wishes,
JIm

Thanks Jim! Since about May of this past year.

[DBasher]

Is the trim machined on the back side for stock style clips? And will you be selling the honeycomb grill?

Looking really good...."very clean, very tight"

:thumbsup:

[Ambition Road]

Is the trim machined on the back side for stock style clips? And will you be selling the honeycomb grill?

Looking really good...."very clean, very tight"

:thumbsup:

The trim is drilled and tapped with 10-24 studs so no more flimsy clips! I'm getting another grill finished up for a customer this week. It won't be a production item right now but can be built to order.

[Ambition Road]

Engine bay mocked up. The 525hp LS3 will be getting topped off with a Magnuson supercharger.

[Ambition Road]

Got a good head start on the bodywork. We'll be passing the torch to Dutchboys Hotrods next week to slick this thing out.

[Ambition Road]

The Marquez tail lights are fit and installed

[WSSix]

Looking good! Will the van Nuys be doing more body work or paint?

[grendel]

Looking good... I love a decent C10.

How long can you make that trim? I think it would finish off the window frame of my tow rig. A 1956 Diamond T with a custom sleeper based on a 56 Spartan trailer.

What I'd want to do is come off the top of the frame at a 45 and go straight back to the end. Distance is about 10' on one side and 6' on the other.

[Ambition Road]

Looking good! Will the van Nuys be doing more body work or paint?

Thanks. They'll be finishing the remaining bodywork and painting it.

[Ambition Road]

Looking good... I love a decent C10.

How long can you make that trim? I think it would finish off the window frame of my tow rig. A 1956 Diamond T with a custom sleeper based on a 56 Spartan trailer.

What I'd want to do is come off the top of the frame at a 45 and go straight back to the end. Distance is about 10' on one side and 6' on the other.

You're in luck, it comes in 12' lengths. Let me know if I can help.

[Ambition Road]

3" stainless exhaust complete

[Ambition Road]

Core support closeout

[Ambition Road]

We wanted the gauge panel and glove box to match. The frames will get chromed, then The inserts will be black.

[Ambition Road]

And she's off! Time for Dutchboys to work their magic.

[Jimbo1367]

Wow. Looks great Why is it going to Dutchboys? Customers request?

[Ambition Road]

Wow. Looks great Why is it going to Dutchboys? Customers request?

I've worked with Joe and Paul in the past. They do great work and their team has the manpower to get the paint and body knocked out. Fingers crossed we'll get this back in time for final assembly to make Columbus.

[grendel]

Core support closeout

I really like that. Did you make it? It looks similar to the Marquez piece.

I want one.

Tell me about your hood struts? Looks like they allow the hood hinges to open more than the ones supplied by Porterbuilt? Mine won't open my cowl hood (that's cut for my blower) far enough or hold it open.

[Ambition Road]

I really like that. Did you make it? It looks similar to the Marquez piece.

I want one.

Tell me about your hood struts? Looks like they allow the hood hinges to open more than the ones supplied by Porterbuilt? Mine won't open my cowl hood (that's cut for my blower) far enough or hold it open.

Thanks, yes I made it here. I'd offer to build you one like it but this truck is gone to paint and body so I would need yours.

I used the Porterbuilt hinges, but ordered them without the shocks. I've given up on the small shocks from other builds since they always seem to weaken over time. The longer ones are way smoother and more reliable. I think they're 25lbs each instead of the mini ones that are 300lbs + with limited leverage. Not sure about how far it opens, I just propped it where it looked right and installed the ball studs there.

[slimjim]

Fantastic work Aaron, I can't wait to give you my car, james

[Ambition Road]

The body work is complete and the Dutchboys are sanding the final coat of primer

[Ambition Road]

The bed is almost ready for color

[Ambition Road]

Powdercoat frame, painted engine and trans

[syborg tt]

Since there isn't a like button on this forum I went to Facebook and "Liked" your pictures.

Colors look great. !!!!

[Ambition Road]

Powdercoat frame, painted rear suspension

[Ambition Road]

After a quick trip to Michigan we got the frame and suspension assembled, as well as engine, trans, and front drive installed. Once the cab and bed are in color they'll be ready to bolt on. Hopefully color this week!!!

[ChuckDriver]

Very nice!

You should post this build over on the Chevy truck forum too!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/

[67XR7]

I've been following this build on Instagram, great work!!

[Ambition Road]

Loaded up and headed to Columbus!

[Ambition Road]

See everyone in Columbus!

[will69camaro]

Looks awesome...As expected.

[syborg tt]

Can't wait to see it tomorrow. So if you see a short blalding guy with a white Nikon it's most likely me.

ps I might be wearing a hat as I burn in the sun

[WSSix]

Very nice. Good luck, Aaron.

[hackster]

Truck looked awesome in person. I saw the truck got moved to the awards area yesterday. Congrats.

Sean

[Jimbo1367]

That looks amazing Aaron. What colors was it painted?

[FaBrycation]

Good lookin truck!

[Ambition Road]

Thanks for all the kind words and support! We had a great weekend in Columbus and came home with a Builders Choice Award. Time to put some miles on it before delivery next week.

[Ambition Road]

Just an old farm truck

[syborg tt]

It sure was one hell of a farm truck and it was good meeting you.


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[gearhead 69]

Thats one fine truck!!!
i just started my build, 69 c10 hope its looks as good as yours when done.

[ChuckDriver]

I hope you bring it to Goodguys in Charlotte!

[Big_dime85]

^^what he said I'd love to se it in person.

[Centerforce]

Well you did it...cleanest engine bay ever! Everything about this truck is just perfect.:trophy-1302:

[captainofiron]

Im so jealous. I've always wanted a late 60s C10

[Ambition Road]

We're pretty stoked to have made the cover of the July Classic Trucks magazine. Click the link for the full photo gallery shot by Robert Mcgaffin:

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1967-chevy-c10-smokin/

[WSSix]

Congrats, Aaron!

[YAMATHUMP]

Wow....This is stellar! Great looking truck!

[Dr. Jekyll]

Sorry I stumbled on this late but wow what a great build!