Everyone is always talking about C10 pickups and wanting a short bed which costs a fortune. In fact, I’ve talked multiple people into buying a nicer, and more reasonably priced long bed with the intention of putting new bedsides and such together to make it a short bed. Shortening the frame isn’t a big deal, and No Limit even sells a kit that includes new rear frame rails to do just that. It’s too simple. But what if it’s a C20 that you find? Do you swap all the heavy duty stuff out for lighter duty half ton suspension? We’ve seen it done plenty of times, but this 1970 C20 went the other way and embraced both its long bed and its heavy duty 8 lug suspension. And we love the builder for it. Check this thing out. It’s patina is spot on, the bed treatment is kinda cool, and we love the laid out stance.
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This truck is a C-20, not a C-10 which was more common. For those of you who don’t know, the main difference is a ¾ ton (C 20) vs. ½ ton (C 10), which is created by a stronger drivetrain, beefed up frame, 8 lug wheels, larger differential, and stiffer suspension. Since this truck is on a full air bag system now, the stiffer ride is taken out of the equations. What’s left is one tough truck with plenty of low end torque.
Truck Overview: 1970 C-20 Long Bead, RWD, 16″ Steel Wheels, Rebuilt 350 V8 motor, Rebuilt 350 3 speed automatic transmission
Upgrades: Edelbrock intake manifold, Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor, new interstate battery, upgraded exhaust with twin Flowmaster mufflers, brand new 225/70/R16 tires, new front disc brake with drop spindles, new brake booster/master cylinder, full air suspension with two Viair compressors and two tanks both mounted underneath the bed, HEI distributor, recent tune, and C-Notch professionally installed in the rear.
This truck has also just been registered ($400) until November of 2016 and is fitted with original time period correct black California plates.
The paint is the first thing you will notice and is unbelievable. All original with just the right amount of wear from years of being on the road and the interior is in amazing shape for a truck of this age.
With the combination of drop spindles, rear notch and air suspension, the truck drops so much I had to cut out space for the massive differential to fit through the bed. You will see a ton of different concepts of how people tackle this but I think I came up with one of best. I scoured the Army Surplus stores until I finally came across this authentic vintage Howitzer Artillery box and attached two vintage ammunition boxes to both sides creating one awesome storage box, bench seat, or ice chest for your favorite beverages.
Attention was also paid to the smaller details as well starting with the engine compartment. Knowing that everyone loves the retro look, I stripped away all of the chrome accessories and swapped out with new value covers and air cleaner housing which was painted to match the light tan interior, bringing it all together. From here I started to tighten up little odds and ends such as clean up the wiring, degreasing the major components, and removing any unsightly and unnecessary add-ons. Everything works in the interior including the light, wipers, high beam floor button, glove box, ashtray,. . . There isn’t a functioning heater or AC but the components are there if you wanted to get it up and running.
What you’re left with is one great looking, and great running, truck which is sure to be a constant conversation piece for many years to come. I am sure the next owner will also find a few ways to make this one their own without having to break the bank.
You can also check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=935l-lTVjTk
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