1980 Chevy C10

kandel123 · 07-22-2007, 11:58 PM

OK here is the build up of my 1980 Chevrolet C10 long bed with the 4.1 inline 6 cylinder. I am going to finish my stock floor body-drop after i finish this truck because this will be my hauler. I started off buy Z'ing the frame four inches and modifying the stock lower control arms to fit a Contitech 2800. I moved the transmission tunnel up 4 1/2 inches to clear the transmission. I built a new transmission crossmember and cut the frame down so it will lay body. I put the SD 10 inch step notch in and i am doing a custom bags on bars Triangulated Six link. i build one custom Air tank and installed a 3 gallon to give me about 9 gallons. Heres the build up you will see this truck at indy truck bash this year. Thats why i am posting it and the goal it to have it done a week or two before i go!

I dont smoke that much i just cleaned and threw the butts in there lol haha

The tanks would not fit between the crossmembers and i channeled it so it would go up farther the channels are where the bed slats go across

kandel123 · 07-23-2007, 12:01 AM

just some more pics hope you like ill keep you all updated

dak · 07-23-2007, 12:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kandel123

personally i would put some gussets on that to provide more strenght. idk though it just seems like it would be a weak point to me. truck looks good man. good luck on your deadline

kandel123 · 07-23-2007, 03:01 AM

yeah i was thinking that too. I put a plate on the inside of the frame to sandwich the frame i might go back and brace it more. It sounds weird because i over engineer everything but you have to see it in person i think it is strong enough I dont know yet. We will see.

2ToneS10 · 07-23-2007, 12:39 PM

that is gonna look amazing when its done man, great job so far!

07-23-2007, 01:50 PM

i have a complete 84 c10 im parting out if you need anythimg/ also have a brand new set of 22's with 265/35/22 tires that will tuck. there in the forsale section. good luck on the deadline.

edflores · 07-23-2007, 02:38 PM

how long are your lower bars??? i have a shortbed thats half bagged for right now and i believe the leafs are the same.why didnt you just make a 4 link with the bags on the lowers??? can you blow that pic up of the lower control arm?? i cut mine so i didnt have to run a lower cup but i ended up rubbing a little. are you using suicidedoors.com's upper brackets for the front? looks good so far. why the 2800's??? what rims are you planning to use?

got_u_sick · 07-23-2007, 02:57 PM

Looks awsome so far man, great work. Keep it up.

kandel123 · 07-23-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by edflores

how long are your lower bars??? i have a shortbed thats half bagged for right now and i believe the leafs are the same.why didnt you just make a 4 link with the bags on the lowers??? can you blow that pic up of the lower control arm?? i cut mine so i didnt have to run a lower cup but i ended up rubbing a little. are you using suicidedoors.com's upper brackets for the front? looks good so far. why the 2800's??? what rims are you planning to use?

My lower bars are 28 1/2 Eye hole to Eye Hole. i did not do bags on bars on my lower 4 link bars because i wanted to use the stock leaf hangers and there is not enough room between the bars and the frame for the 2800's. i am using suicide doors upper plates! i just wanted to go overkill because its my hauler! ill post a better pic of the lowers at a later date

kandel123 · 07-23-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by culookn

i have a complete 84 c10 im parting out if you need anythimg/ also have a brand new set of 22's with 265/35/22 tires that will tuck. there in the forsale section. good luck on the deadline.

i might need a power booster and master cylinder but it depends on your price and what i can get one for at the truck salvage yard here. Sorry i cant use your rims i have a 9 inch in the rear

thanks for all the complements i appreciate it. Ill should have the 6-link done and all the plumbing down tomorrow so hopefully ill have a bed on it soon(like tomorrow) you guys that use drop spindles can you use stock 15's mine rub with no calipers on it!

chevy power · 07-24-2007, 07:20 PM

Looks good, I am from canal fulton and its cool to see someone else with c10. I have one that I would like to get started on but it is so rusty. Know of anyone who has a decent bed and doors? Truck is looking good.

BIGGERISBETTER · 07-25-2007, 12:28 AM

looks pretty good mark.. love what you did w/ the tank.

kandel123 · 07-25-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BIGGERISBETTER

looks pretty good mark.. love what you did w/ the tank.

yeah it actually came out nicely and its air tight so i am happy. I finished the six link today and got the front end down. All i have to do is some minor things up front and air management and installing the bed

purevil115 · 07-25-2007, 01:05 AM

ITB here we come sorry I couldnt come over these 15 hour work days are getting to me I am going to pass out, looks good man, you got skill.

kandel123 · 07-25-2007, 01:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by purevil115

ITB here we come sorry I couldnt come over these 15 hour work days are getting to me I am going to pass out, looks good man, you got skill.

wait till you see the six link! dude call me tomorrow i got my parts for my dirtbike too!

purevil115 · 07-25-2007, 08:32 AM

cool cool cant wait bro, we going to go riding soon then

Ronald_Reagan · 07-25-2007, 12:34 PM

very cool, nice work. cant wait to see it finished

kandel123 · 07-30-2007, 05:05 PM

heres some updates

joeysDYME · 07-30-2007, 05:10 PM

bed doesn't line up very good, looks cool though.

FCKNLOW · 07-30-2007, 06:49 PM

thats ****in awesome.....i want to build a long bed fullsize that bodystyle.....whta all eft do you have to do to it??

kandel123 · 07-30-2007, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by joeysDYME

bed doesn't line up very good, looks cool though.

the bed is not even bolted down! I have to put some shims in the back of the bed to get it level and BOLT it down. I have to do the pedals,wiring,brakes,finish the ring and pinion, front frame horns, tub the bed, fix a sticking valve, and the steering linkage. A bunch of small stupid stuff. I should make my deadline. I dont know how nice it will be but ill make it down. thanks for the complements

chevy power · 07-30-2007, 11:03 PM

Hey do you know any one around with a bed for one of these? I am in need of some body panels, I have had one sitting around my house with the same motor, I dont want to get into building the frame until I have the body. I am from canal fulton so if you got any spare panels let me know.

pumpkinss_dime · 08-08-2007, 11:49 PM

heres a pic of the nice burnie ya did today bro

Innis · 08-08-2007, 11:53 PM

wow nice lookin project, keep this pics comin

edflores · 08-09-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by pumpkinss_dime

heres a pic of the nice burnie ya did today bro

doin the one wheel squeal?

91blks10 · 08-09-2007, 02:54 AM

Hey just wondering, why did you Z the frame instead of notching the front cross-member the width of the frame rails?

2ToneS10 · 08-09-2007, 03:24 AM

i got a Q about z'n too..........once you Z the frame did the motor clear the stock hood? and do you think the 305 would clear the stock hood? and another thing, after you finished the Z, did the transmition lines and pinion angle where the driveshaft goes into the tranny have any probs?

kandel123 · 08-09-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 91blks10

Hey just wondering, why did you Z the frame instead of notching the front cross-member the width of the frame rails?

Not sure what you mean about notching the Front Crossmember. The problem i was running into was the bottom of the control arms would lay out before the crossmember would lay out. There for i Z'd the frame. It is an easy mod ( as long as your a good welder)

Quote: Originally Posted by 2ToneS10

i got a Q about z'n too..........once you Z the frame did the motor clear the stock hood? and do you think the 305 would clear the stock hood? and another thing, after you finished the Z, did the transmition lines and pinion angle where the driveshaft goes into the tranny have any probs?

Well since i ran the inline 6 the only thing that didnt clear was a pcv valve on the top of the valve cover. The original fan did not clear either. So i cut some of the support out of the hood where the PCV valve stuck up and cut an Inch and a half out of the fan blades. WEll the truck ran fine for the first hour then started over heating so i replace the stock fan with an E fan. Not sure on the V-8 i know its been done. I would say it works with some more work. But i Made a new transmission crossmember and i set the engine and trans at 6 degrees and the drive shaft coming out of the trans is level to the ground. It looks level it might be off a couple degrees. You can see what i did with the carrior bearing. Everything lined up really well.

iLLblazer · 08-09-2007, 12:23 PM

Any pics of the frame work you did under the cab?

kandel123 · 08-09-2007, 12:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 91blks10

Hey just wondering, why did you Z the frame instead of notching the front cross-member the width of the frame rails?

I am new to these trucks i was wondering if you could get me a picture of what your talking about. Thanks, Mark

kandel123 · 08-09-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by iLLblazer

Any pics of the frame work you did under the cab?

Sorry i didnt take pictures because it wasnt anything fancy. I Z'd the frame 4 inches and cut about an inch and a half of the bottom of the frame to make it lay body and plated it in with 2x2 angle iron 3/16 wall

07-22-2007, 11:58 PM	#1
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	1980 Chevy C10 OK here is the build up of my 1980 Chevrolet C10 long bed with the 4.1 inline 6 cylinder. I am going to finish my stock floor body-drop after i finish this truck because this will be my hauler. I started off buy Z'ing the frame four inches and modifying the stock lower control arms to fit a Contitech 2800. I moved the transmission tunnel up 4 1/2 inches to clear the transmission. I built a new transmission crossmember and cut the frame down so it will lay body. I put the SD 10 inch step notch in and i am doing a custom bags on bars Triangulated Six link. i build one custom Air tank and installed a 3 gallon to give me about 9 gallons. Heres the build up you will see this truck at indy truck bash this year. Thats why i am posting it and the goal it to have it done a week or two before i go! I dont smoke that much i just cleaned and threw the butts in there lol haha The tanks would not fit between the crossmembers and i channeled it so it would go up farther the channels are where the bed slats go across
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07-23-2007, 12:01 AM	#2
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 just some more pics hope you like ill keep you all updated
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07-23-2007, 12:18 AM	#3
dak Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 347 Location: jesup Ga User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by kandel123 personally i would put some gussets on that to provide more strenght. idk though it just seems like it would be a weak point to me. truck looks good man. good luck on your deadline Last edited by dak : 07-23-2007 at 12:21 AM.
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07-23-2007, 03:01 AM	#4
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 yeah i was thinking that too. I put a plate on the inside of the frame to sandwich the frame i might go back and brace it more. It sounds weird because i over engineer everything but you have to see it in person i think it is strong enough I dont know yet. We will see.
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07-23-2007, 12:39 PM	#5
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07-23-2007, 01:50 PM	#6
culookn Posts: n/a Location: User is:	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 i have a complete 84 c10 im parting out if you need anythimg/ also have a brand new set of 22's with 265/35/22 tires that will tuck. there in the forsale section. good luck on the deadline.
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07-23-2007, 02:38 PM	#7
edflores full size dippin Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 322 Location: Riverside CA User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 how long are your lower bars??? i have a shortbed thats half bagged for right now and i believe the leafs are the same.why didnt you just make a 4 link with the bags on the lowers??? can you blow that pic up of the lower control arm?? i cut mine so i didnt have to run a lower cup but i ended up rubbing a little. are you using suicidedoors.com's upper brackets for the front? looks good so far. why the 2800's??? what rims are you planning to use?
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07-23-2007, 02:57 PM	#8
got_u_sick PUNISHING GROUNDS Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,325 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Looks awsome so far man, great work. Keep it up.
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07-23-2007, 10:58 PM	#9
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by edflores how long are your lower bars??? i have a shortbed thats half bagged for right now and i believe the leafs are the same.why didnt you just make a 4 link with the bags on the lowers??? can you blow that pic up of the lower control arm?? i cut mine so i didnt have to run a lower cup but i ended up rubbing a little. are you using suicidedoors.com's upper brackets for the front? looks good so far. why the 2800's??? what rims are you planning to use? My lower bars are 28 1/2 Eye hole to Eye Hole. i did not do bags on bars on my lower 4 link bars because i wanted to use the stock leaf hangers and there is not enough room between the bars and the frame for the 2800's. i am using suicide doors upper plates! i just wanted to go overkill because its my hauler! ill post a better pic of the lowers at a later date
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07-23-2007, 10:59 PM	#10
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by culookn i have a complete 84 c10 im parting out if you need anythimg/ also have a brand new set of 22's with 265/35/22 tires that will tuck. there in the forsale section. good luck on the deadline. i might need a power booster and master cylinder but it depends on your price and what i can get one for at the truck salvage yard here. Sorry i cant use your rims i have a 9 inch in the rear thanks for all the complements i appreciate it. Ill should have the 6-link done and all the plumbing down tomorrow so hopefully ill have a bed on it soon(like tomorrow) you guys that use drop spindles can you use stock 15's mine rub with no calipers on it! Last edited by kandel123 : 07-23-2007 at 11:02 PM.
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07-24-2007, 07:20 PM	#11
chevy power Bagged Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,948 Location: Canal Fulton Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Looks good, I am from canal fulton and its cool to see someone else with c10. I have one that I would like to get started on but it is so rusty. Know of anyone who has a decent bed and doors? Truck is looking good.
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07-25-2007, 12:28 AM	#12
BIGGERISBETTER flat blue and layin frame Age: 24 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,885 Location: Bolivar, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 looks pretty good mark.. love what you did w/ the tank.
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07-25-2007, 12:55 AM	#13
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by BIGGERISBETTER looks pretty good mark.. love what you did w/ the tank. yeah it actually came out nicely and its air tight so i am happy. I finished the six link today and got the front end down. All i have to do is some minor things up front and air management and installing the bed
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07-25-2007, 01:05 AM	#14
purevil115 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,977 Location: lousiville, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 ITB here we come sorry I couldnt come over these 15 hour work days are getting to me I am going to pass out, looks good man, you got skill.
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07-25-2007, 01:19 AM	#15
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by purevil115 ITB here we come sorry I couldnt come over these 15 hour work days are getting to me I am going to pass out, looks good man, you got skill. wait till you see the six link! dude call me tomorrow i got my parts for my dirtbike too!
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07-25-2007, 08:32 AM	#16
purevil115 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,977 Location: lousiville, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 cool cool cant wait bro, we going to go riding soon then
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07-25-2007, 12:34 PM	#17
Ronald_Reagan Reagan tired Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 663 Location: White House garage User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 very cool, nice work. cant wait to see it finished
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07-30-2007, 05:05 PM	#18
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 heres some updates
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07-30-2007, 05:10 PM	#19
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07-30-2007, 06:49 PM	#20
FCKNLOW snow camo!! Age: 20 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9,253 Location: Mechanicsburg, Pa User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 thats ****in awesome.....i want to build a long bed fullsize that bodystyle.....whta all eft do you have to do to it??
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07-30-2007, 07:35 PM	#21
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by joeysDYME bed doesn't line up very good, looks cool though. the bed is not even bolted down! I have to put some shims in the back of the bed to get it level and BOLT it down. I have to do the pedals,wiring,brakes,finish the ring and pinion, front frame horns, tub the bed, fix a sticking valve, and the steering linkage. A bunch of small stupid stuff. I should make my deadline. I dont know how nice it will be but ill make it down. thanks for the complements
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07-30-2007, 11:03 PM	#22
chevy power Bagged Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,948 Location: Canal Fulton Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Hey do you know any one around with a bed for one of these? I am in need of some body panels, I have had one sitting around my house with the same motor, I dont want to get into building the frame until I have the body. I am from canal fulton so if you got any spare panels let me know.
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08-08-2007, 11:49 PM	#23
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08-08-2007, 11:53 PM	#24
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08-09-2007, 02:14 AM	#25
edflores full size dippin Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 322 Location: Riverside CA User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by pumpkinss_dime heres a pic of the nice burnie ya did today bro doin the one wheel squeal?
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08-09-2007, 02:54 AM	#26
91blks10 Mexican in Alaska Age: 30 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 474 Location: Anchorage User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Hey just wondering, why did you Z the frame instead of notching the front cross-member the width of the frame rails?
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08-09-2007, 03:24 AM	#27
2ToneS10 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,426 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 i got a Q about z'n too..........once you Z the frame did the motor clear the stock hood? and do you think the 305 would clear the stock hood? and another thing, after you finished the Z, did the transmition lines and pinion angle where the driveshaft goes into the tranny have any probs?
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08-09-2007, 12:15 PM	#28
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by 91blks10 Hey just wondering, why did you Z the frame instead of notching the front cross-member the width of the frame rails? Not sure what you mean about notching the Front Crossmember. The problem i was running into was the bottom of the control arms would lay out before the crossmember would lay out. There for i Z'd the frame. It is an easy mod ( as long as your a good welder) Quote: Originally Posted by 2ToneS10 i got a Q about z'n too..........once you Z the frame did the motor clear the stock hood? and do you think the 305 would clear the stock hood? and another thing, after you finished the Z, did the transmition lines and pinion angle where the driveshaft goes into the tranny have any probs? Well since i ran the inline 6 the only thing that didnt clear was a pcv valve on the top of the valve cover. The original fan did not clear either. So i cut some of the support out of the hood where the PCV valve stuck up and cut an Inch and a half out of the fan blades. WEll the truck ran fine for the first hour then started over heating so i replace the stock fan with an E fan. Not sure on the V-8 i know its been done. I would say it works with some more work. But i Made a new transmission crossmember and i set the engine and trans at 6 degrees and the drive shaft coming out of the trans is level to the ground. It looks level it might be off a couple degrees. You can see what i did with the carrior bearing. Everything lined up really well. Last edited by kandel123 : 08-09-2007 at 12:24 PM.
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08-09-2007, 12:23 PM	#29
iLLblazer 2legit2quit Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,655 Location: Winnipeg, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Any pics of the frame work you did under the cab?
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08-09-2007, 12:25 PM	#30
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by 91blks10 Hey just wondering, why did you Z the frame instead of notching the front cross-member the width of the frame rails? I am new to these trucks i was wondering if you could get me a picture of what your talking about. Thanks, Mark
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08-09-2007, 12:35 PM	#31
kandel123 Bake Beans are Gay! Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 680 Location: Northeastern Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10 Quote: Originally Posted by iLLblazer Any pics of the frame work you did under the cab? Sorry i didnt take pictures because it wasnt anything fancy. I Z'd the frame 4 inches and cut about an inch and a half of the bottom of the frame to make it lay body and plated it in with 2x2 angle iron 3/16 wall
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08-09-2007, 12:41 PM	#32
D Nizzle Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 522 Location: Belle Chasse, LA User is: OffLine	Re: 1980 Chevy C10