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1985 Chevy C10 Buildup - Project Red Rocker - Part 1

Part 1: The Teardown
By Travis Noack
Photography by Hill's Hot Rods
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Rendering
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Side View
Here is what we started with... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Side View
Here is what we started with - a well-worn but relatively straight '85 Chevy C10 with minimal rust. Let the disassembly carnage begin.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Engine View
The engine compartment houses... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Engine View
The engine compartment houses a newer fuel-injected 350 out of a '91 Chevy Suburban. It doesn't look great but runs like a top. We will have this doghouse up to show status in no time.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Side Forward View
Out in front of the Hill's... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Side Forward View
Out in front of the Hill's Hot Rods shop, Ron Knowles stripped the entire adhesive off the body after removing all the original side molding.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Rear End Body View
Once all the original trim,... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Rear End Body View
Once all the original trim, mirrors, and taillights had been removed, the bed was unbolted from the frame and set on a dolly.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Rear Bare View
The truck sat in the shop... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Rear Bare View
The truck sat in the shop with the bed removed, while the guys continued the teardown process.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Windshield View
The original windshield was... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Windshield View
The original windshield was removed, since it will be replaced with fresh glass from LMC Truck once the truck is finished.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Rear Window View
The rear window was also taken... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Rear Window View
The rear window was also taken out and set aside for use elsewhere.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Door View
Before removing the doors,... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Door View
Before removing the doors, the side glass was first taken out (shown). Then, the doors were pulled free from their hinges, so the bodywork they required could be done a little easier. The door handles, key locks, and mirror holes will be shaved and filled, and billet street rod mirrors will eventually be mounted to the doors.
1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Windshield Frame View
Since we planned an elaborate... 
   
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom Windshield Frame View
Since we planned an elaborate classic Corvette-style custom dash, we won't need the stock metal dash framework. It was tossed in Jason's extremely tall '73-'87 GM parts pile.
Truckin' continues to cover the transformation of a 1985 Chevy C10 into a show-stopping custom truck.
Truckin' shows the step-by-step buildup of a Corvette-themed custom interior on a 1985 Chevy C10 pickup by Hill's Hot Rods.
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1985 Chevrolet C10 Custom - Project Red Rocker - Part 3
Truckin' shows the step-by-step buildup of a Corvette-themed custom interior on a 1985 Chevy C10... more
 
1985 Chevrolet C10 - Project Red Rocker - Part 2
Truckin' continues to cover the transformation of a 1985 Chevy C10 into a show-stopping custom... more