C10 Talk

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www.psiconversion.com - When you are swapping that motor for an LS or LT based motor PSI has everything you need, including technical support! Use "C10 Talk" to save 5% off your total order. 

Bonus Episode with Mike Alexander of Flo AirRide, who's company just merged with Air Lift Performance. 

Mike talks about the merger, and some of his plans as the Brand Manager. Check it out. Thanks Mike 

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Episode #205 is brought to you by out Title Sponsor United Pacific Industries. 

UPcarParts.com - More than just truck lighting; bumpers, brackets, door parts and more. 

www.brotherstrucks.com - Your source for 1947 Chevy and GMC restoration truck parts. 

www.mar-k.com - The best trim for your truck made her in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

www.classicperform.com - Have you seen their new X10 Spindle, how about their fuel cells? Use "C10 Talk" at check out and save 10%

www.psiconversion.com - When you are swapping that motor for an LS or LT based motor PSI has everything you need, including technical support! Use "C10 Talk" to save 5% off your total order. 

Build Thread - 

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=386569

Jim Higgins Instagram - @jimmyrigit

Jason Albano Instagram - @wildridesandfabrication

What a killer build!! Well I have been waiting on this interview for a few years  - Jim and Jason have built one of the baddest raddest C10 trucks out there. Damn Son!

Enjoy - Ronnie 

Leisure Suit  - THE BADDEST SQUAREBODY ever built!  DAMN SON!!

 

This has to be the nicest Squarebody ever built (EDIT: hell, it might be the nicest truck ever built...). It is on my bucket list to see it once it's done. 

 

Owner - Jim Higgins @jimmyrigit

Builder painter, fabrication and friend  Jason Albano @wildridesandfabrication

 

Who is Jimmy “Rig it” Higgins?

Who is Jason “wild ride” Albano?

 

You two are DANGEROUS together!!

 

Forum - “off it goes” 2/13/2010 its loaded up to go to Jason’s

 

Carter Hickman designed a killer rendering! BEST NAME - Leisure Suit!

 

Walk us through this 10 year journey!! In 1.5 hours!! Damn Son!

 

Looking back through the forum - you blasted the build - and you said it was dry - no rust?

 

Forum - 8/27/2012 - thanks guys....I'm a finatic for details, trust me thing is going to be unreal when it's done. wait till you see my inner fenders if my plan works...lol

 

Inner bed metal work!

 

Front fenders - are morphed into one with inners and the lower (firewall - drops down)

 

Fab work is off the charts. Some of the best I have ever seen.

 

Like they say, "It's ALL in the DETAILS!" This truck has so many, most will be missed by the general public once it is finished.

 

Bumper work “tucked in for the night” and forever! Lol

 

So - So many , bumper  got a lot of love! MAN those bumper fillers!!

 

White bumpers - SO MUCH YES!!

 

THE GAPPING!!! PHUCK!

 

No mud, no rust, never been hit….

 

months ago.....lol. It's one of those things where I want it done, but we just keep coming up with things we want to change or make better. I am in no hurry, I just want it done right. I am in the process of building two new 2013 Peterbilts I just bought as well so time and money have to be spread around. (Jan 13th 2013)

 

70 % if not more are really about Jason’s fab work!

 

That piece would also look at home in a modern art museum! Rad support cover!!

 

This truck gives me some serious wood! Lol

 

Tailgate still works - did you think about just welding/securing it? Love the reverse headboard as well, Bitchin!

 

It's funny I am not a real patient guy but with building something to this caliber you have to be. It's a long slow process....trust me I have got frustrated with it, taken a break from it and thought about selling it. But once you go back to the shop open the door and see the truck.... All those thoughts disappear.

 

Flush mount rear glass

 

I'm going to show it and drive it....I'll probably drive it 1 and clean it 6 days a week, lol

 

This thing could be a riddler contender

 

Mast Motorsports L99

L99- 6.8L - 570 H

 

Hidden coil packs - left and right!

 

I have seen a few trucks being built using some similar ideas to mine. So just been laying low with the pics.

 

Was is frustrating - as you were setting the bar so HIGH, but you were proudly showing things off - Jasons craftsmanship and Im sure other were watching being inspired! Copying

 

Did the vision Change course? 10 years!!

 

Wheels - Rallys and the Vintecs Wheels

 

it'll be done this summer....so very much a possibility (feb 17)

 

broke the rollers out the other day, lol ...so paint has begun (6/27/18)

Did you guys use the same factory Buckskin? It looks richer! I wasn’t to lick it, taste it, eat it!!

 

Everything painted black!! Lol the table!!

 

wanted some contrast....if I had of went beige it would of looked like a 10 yr. old street rod. just think Beige interiors are way over done…

 

Was it hard to figure out interior - was this the hardest part/decision? ALL ONE COLOR!

 

Leather tooled scrolling - love that Chevy GM touch -

 

Defrost vents - hand built - so nice for a shitty spot!

 

White Motor - Bumpers?? What happened to the earlier cover with the scripted covers built in?

 

This is a one and done for me….

 

What would you guys pass (learned and Lessons) on over this 10 year journey?

 

What was your biggest frustration? struggle?

 

What was the best or most favorite part?

 

Anything you’d do different?

 

“Rome wasn’t built in a day!”

 

Jason - is this your most detailed build - as a builder?

 

I know a pod can’t capture 10 years - but thank you both for your time and sharing this journey with us, and the FORUM as well - to keep that thread going!

 

no more builds for me, said when I started this one it was my final....lol, as for the bank account, it won't take

Welcome Back C10 Nation! We had a very productive year in 2020 and 2021 should be another kick ass year! Thanks for all the continued support over the years. Tune in next week as a brand new pod will drop on Tuesday  - thanks Ronnie 

Episode #204 is brought to you by these great C10 Companies.

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Glen Dederick always like his first truck, an '81 Stepper - so when it came to build his next truck - he thought I want another Squarebody - so he combined a few trucks that he had lying around, a '73, and '81 and a '82 and built a "work truck"! Well Sort of! How about a "Work Truck" that can moonlight at the track! 

Here we go - thanks for listening and Happy New Year C10 Nation - Ronnie 

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www.psiconversion.com - Your source for all of your LS and LT swap needs. Use code "C10 Talk" at check and $ave some money.

www.mar-k.com - Mar- K is your source for the BEST made in America trim and bedwood for your truck. 

Jim Pickering went to college and studied writing, after that he found himself wrenching for a living  - well a few years later he finds himself wrenching and writing, creating "Build and Modify, Chevy and GMC trucks, 1973 - 87" 

You can purchase the book at https://www.cartechbooks.com/chevy-gmc-trucks-1973-1987-how-to-build-modify.html

Thanks for sitting down with C10 Talk Jim, great book and we look forward to the next one. 

 

Episode #202 is brought you by the following Sponsors 

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Josh Shilling built himself a WILD C10 race truck, unfortunately he had an "incident" and the truck went off of the road in Colorado and damaged it, but no one was hurt. 

Josh plans on bringing the truck back and possibly building more then just one this time! 

 

Episode #201 is brought to you by these Rad Ass Sponsors - 

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Interviews from the 10th annual Dino's Git Down in Glendale Arizona. 

Over 2000 Chevy trucks embark on Westgate Entertainment District for nothing but Rad Rides and People that match! 

Episode #200 is brought to you by these Rad Ass Sponsors. 

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Thursday -

Tre5 Open House 6pm,

Friday -

1pm - Prom Queen Reveal, Provost Motorsports booth

2pm - TCI, C10 Chassis Reveal, Total Cost involved booth.

3pm - King of Beats contest!!! 

Stop by the C10 Talk, C10 Nation booth for your free name tag sticker.