1965 Chevy C10 Buildup - Street Customs '65 C10 Build

After most of the bodywork on the bed was handled, the rear Nitto tires were positioned into place. Due to the wide rear tires, the wheelwells needed to be cut, sectioned, and widened.

Jim perfectly added the extra sheetmetal to the wheelwells and then looked to mold the tubs into the bed for a cleaner-than-factory look.

Beautiful wood planks and stainless stringers from Bruce Horkey's Wood and Parts were modified to fit the wider wheelwells and then painstakingly installed.

Once each plank fit the bed, they were then removed and each piece of wood was hand-stained to perfection.

Check out the progress made in the bed with the freshly-stained wood floor and stainless stringers in place.

More mods were made to the cab including using the factory gas filler location for a powered antenna. Using a large piece of exhaust tubing, the pipe was test-fitted, cut down, capped off, welded into place, and a hole drilled for the antenna mast.

With the wire lead ran and the antenna mounted, the mast was given power and quickly rose to life.

Subtle but important details, included the removal of the front and rear bumper bolts. Each hole was filled and the bumpers ground down and sent off to the chromer.

Jim then moved to the outside of the body where he ran tape for the body trim, measured each hole location, and then drilled each mounting hole.

Here's a teaser pic to show the progress to this point. The new LMC front fenders were bolted on, the body trim in place, and the Ram Jet 502 resting between the framerails.

Until next month, we'll leave you with this photo of the huge Brembo brakes on the spindles, and the Nitto tires framing them perfectly. Next issue, we'll show you the rest of the immaculate paintwork, interior treatment, and final assembly. Don't miss it, as this C10 is as nice as they come.