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    69 C10 RCSB project

    Welp, picked up a 69 C10 RCSB off a guy from craigslist. He was the second owner and drove it everyday until 91. Said the cab was so rusted it would damn near fall off the frame around a turn.

    So in 92 he tore it all apart did a majority of all the grunt work. Torn the truck to pieces and did all the cab work. Some needs tweaked but all in all a good job. Bed is gone but i atleast got the gate, steps, and 1 clean fender. He also swapped in 72 crossmember and axle. Gave the truck disc brakes and a 5 lug setup.

    Picked the truck up in pieces. Parts in labeled boxes and baggies.



    Before shot of the frame. Rear end is all gutted for teh 4-link setup to go in once teh brackets are cut out.



    Yes, the driver front frame horn is bent a smidge over. Other than that wheel base is dead nuts and no other frame issues.



    Where the LSx will go.

    Updates to come....but not quickly. This is a low budgeted project, bills come first.
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    A nice popular truck to start from. Keep us updated.
    I picked up a '69 in great condition and been looking around; tons of suspension setups for it.

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    I'll keep an eye out on this project. Any reason on going 4-link instead of stock setup? Just because?

    Be sure to check out www.67-72chevytrucks.com for more info, help, and ideas.
    Matt

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    I love these trucks. Mines a 1970 with an lq4. I spent tons of time researching, and trial and error as far as fitment of parts. Let me know if you have any questions and ill try to help!

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    That'll be a fun project! Good luck with it, it will be very rewarding the first time you hit the key and hear the LSx come alive in that ole girl!
    2000 Chevy Silverado RCSB LS6 5 speed, LS6 short block, 317 heads, LS6 intake, Lunati 220/224 .575/.575 112LSA cam, Edelbrock Headers, CTS-V accessory drive, Nelson Performance Custom Tune.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slick68 View Post
    I'll keep an eye out on this project. Any reason on going 4-link instead of stock setup? Just because?
    The stock arms are rusted and have holes. Figure by the time I would get new ones, springs, shocks.....I could build my 4 link. I am making my own brackets. I have a buddy who works at a metal shop so the only cost will be the arms and coil overs.

    Should have the axle brackets by this weekend. Once I make some measurements and cardboard cutouts, i should have my frame brackets. It won't be adjustable, more just a 4 bar setup. It will be 99.99% street anyway.

    Thanks for the offers, i will make sure i bug you guys for some insight. As far as i can tell from reading, i will need the tubular motor mounts.
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    I used the cpp mounts and they couldn't of made them any better. a bit pricey, but awesome fit

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    I understand about replacing the rusty parts. Sounds like a plan. I used the POL tubular mounts for my swap.
    Matt

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