Chevy C10 Budget Build! $1,300 dollar purchase price. Short bed conversion Project Lowered 79 Chev

We bought this 1979 Chevrolet C10 Square Body Truck for $1,300 dollars. A local Strawberry farm owned the truck for many years outside Newberg, Oregon. They used it on the farm but did not really abuse it. In the glove box I found receipts for a rebuilt engine and transmission. We’re going to lower it, install new tires, rally wheels and convert it to a short bed. We are also going to repair the minor things that are wrong with it. We are also going to keep the build costs to less than $3,500.00. I bought the rally wheels for $25.00 each. I cleaned and painted them I also installed new wheel trim rings and center caps. In the comments section below let us know if you think we should make it a short bed of leave it as a long bed. Would you paint it or leave it as is? Subscribe and see our upcoming videos on this truck. Stay tuned. Should be Fun. ls
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• Barn Find 1956 Pontiac... c/10
0:00 Introduction
1:19 1979 Chevrolet C10 Big 10
1:35 79 Big 10
1:57 350 Engine Kenner Automotive
2:07 New Starter and Battery
2:28 Rust Free Rockers!
2:44 Vise Grips on Window Regulator
3:11 Big D says Pretty Ugly Truck!
3:21 Nice Rockers
3:34 Good Records
3:57 Rebuilt Engine and Transmission
4:27 Expired Farm Plates
5:21 245/60R15 on 15x8 Rally Wheels
5:39 $360.00 Complete 4-6 Drop Kit!
5:49 Free Shipping
6:14 inch Drop Springs
6:23 Rear Flip Kit
6:33 2 inch Drop Spindles
6:54 Flip Kit places the axle on the top side of the springs
7:03 Overload Springs
7:19 Front Spring Eye Bolts
7:33 Rear Spring Eye Bolts
7:38 U-Bolts
8:29 Cutting Torch
11:44 inch front drop
11:53 inch rear drop

[@curtislucero1331]

Excellent Work on Lowering it !!! ..already Looks So Much more-Attractive !!!

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thanks a lot! I agree.

[@Bigskyguy56]

Great Score on this truck. Just the wheel / tire package & removing the topper made a big difference. The the addition of the lowering kit , changed the total look . 2 Thumbs up so far. I will follow this project. SUBSCIBED.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Right on! We’re working on it.

[@derricknvegas7028]

My dad use to drive one of these but his was a short bed black and Grey color combo it was such a reliable 👌 and beautiful truck love these body styles nice pickup!

[@RustyDuckGarage]

They are nice.

[@terrancesells3250]

It is going to be a great build. Iam looking forward for more videos

[@RustyDuckGarage]

More to come! Should be fun.

[@dannyal467]

that makes it look better nice not too low just perfect👍🏻

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I think so too!

[@veronicaloc4601]

Just subscribed to your channel looking forward to seeing more of this truck. Nice truck

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thanks for the sub!

[@datnotme9921]

Nice find.. oh no! Another Lowered truck. Still a nice truck. Happy driving!⚡👍🏻⚡☝🏻⚡🤘🏻⚡👏🏻⚡

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@willhorting5317]

My first truck...a '76 C10...was that same color.😎

[@floyds.mayhem.garage]

Good looking truck! nice choice with the wheels and stance

[@RustyDuckGarage]

thank you. always liked rally wheels and radial ta tires. but who can afford the ta’s. I hope to make it a short bed soon.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

want to add you have an awesome channel with some really cool builds. Subscribed!

[@Spennyman10]

Wow, what a deal!

[@RustyDuckGarage]

it was a great deal.

[@simple_weld]

Keep that bed long! We have a 1979 c10 as well. The long bed is awesome man. Sweet truck though!

[@BubbaAyers1969]

Just subbed to your channel, nice truck good score it looks good, I’m in progress of doing a conversion on a 86 C10 right now. Thanks for sharing with us 👍👍

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thanks for the sub!

[@JonathanCalkins]

Awesome find. Love the green

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@RustyDuckGarage]

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[@LeftForDeadGarage]

That’s great looking truck, I’d love to SWB convert mine.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

That would be cool! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j17KgYCigt9njLM

[@Verticalpedalgarage]

Nice score. I’d really like to see how you go about shortening it up as you’re doing it.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I will post videos of shortening the bed and frame.

[@chevyking8131]

Nice truck. I have a 75 i'm currently working on.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Right on

[@jesusfernandez7079]

Good truck 🚙😊🙏💯

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@marzgtp]

Looks great!

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you!

[@TheToolmanTim]

Great find for a nice price. That vice grip is probably worth three times the price of a new window crank.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you

[@grantdaaboutdoors4014]

I’m buying a 79 big 10 almost completely rust free and I can’t wait

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Right on!

[@juanhigareda3810]

Vice grips on the window is a definite upgrade

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Yes they are!

[@oG0NZALEZo]

What a beauty.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you! it’s a fun truck.

[@kevinrichards3288]

1973-1987 generation, my favorite.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

They are awesome trucks. Not as many on the road as there used to be.

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@RustyDuckGarage no there's not & what was so cool about those generation trucks back in the day when they were new is they didn't have any recalls on them unlike on a lot of the new vehicles nowadays.

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@RustyDuckGarage also what else I don't see many of out on the roads anymore nowadays are cabover semi trucks. I've always liked them because they were easier to turn around corners & park in than conventional cab semi trucks.

[@76calidude]

Nice C10! Notice the Les Schwab mat...lol I see those almost every day..

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thanks. Good catch on the Les Schwab mat. My Son in Law worked there.

[@76calidude]

@@RustyDuckGarage I currently work there here in Cali

[@76calidude]

If you tap on my page..I have a dropped C10 as well.....🤘👍

[@prjab7339]

Looks shweet!

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you!

[@jeffrey4547]

i live in oregon and u are right about rust free i got lots of this body type rust free . one time a place had me haul off a bunch of rigs off there property so they can sell the ranch . i got a 79 chevy short box full option cheyenne in mint condition 400 sb 400 turbo . then i got a 79 2 wheel with a perfect body on it but engine needs work they put a 68 442 350 in it to replace the diesel but it has cadillac suspension on it from factory it was in the option sheet and it sat lower the a normal stock truck by 3 inches but it all factory then 2 first gen camaros and 2 second gen camaros all were parked in a shop with 2 stroke 454 with heavy duty 400 turbos a fresh 4 bolt 327 never been fired bunch of 350 4 bolt they all looked good then 15 other rigs out side . boy was it a wet dream come true all for free . i also know there is a lot of cheap rigs 100 to 300 most are good condition . like a 65 chevy pu with only rust in the back spot of the fenders were they all ways rust at even has the 283 in it and i bet i can get it running , for a 100 bucks .my next project is a 79 z28 rs t top with full spoiler kit from factory have 2 others hard top z28 for parts car but all 3 are good clean cars that i got for free but i can make the t top with a perfect body no dings 2 cars still have factory paint on them the other hard top has new custom interior then i got the stroke 454 for free so far i have nothing in it but the left over parts will pay for the rest of it .

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Wow! You have been busy. Some great finds.

[@jeffrey4547]

that is nothing i have 10 acres of good project rigs my own private wrecking yard only better rigs

[@mikecastilleja7234]

Looks good

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you

[@movieguy1985]

Deal and a half! Up here in Canada, you're lucky to find a truck that runs and isnt completely rotted out for under $5000.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

They are getting harder to find here! Harder and harder to find a good deal.

[@MAYCOCustomRestorations]

1300 is a pretty solid deal for that truck. Nice

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I think so.

[@DD-be8ev]

I have a 78 gmc in shamrock green with same patina. Only thing original is the body. I've have a full new chassis tubed with a 427 TT from Nelson racing. Still running steel wheels and bench seat. When it's sitting the only thing noticeable is the 29x15x15 mickeys in the back

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Very cool!

[@juand6537]

Nice 👌

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you!

[@halljam70]

I look forward to the frame shortening vid. Nice score.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I hope to get started on it soon.

[@halljam70]

@@RustyDuckGarage Yeah, vids all over the place for the 67 - 72 frame cuts. These 73 - 87s, not so much. I have a long bed 86 that I have kicked around cutting down to SWB.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

@@halljam70 Right! I could not find any good detailed videos. I will video cutting my C10 down. The frame part should be pretty straight forward. Hopefully when I cut the bedsides down the results will be good. I have done one other and came out very nice.

[@halljam70]

@@RustyDuckGarage I've owned a few long and a couple of short bed trucks in this body style. I like the look of the SWB, but the ride of the long beds.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

@@halljam70 It has a 4 6 drop Kit

[@mikemarino1917]

Big ten nice truck

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you!

[@user-ck9dy8cs3b]

I’m in the middle of doing my 83 c10 as we speak. Your videos have helped me a lot. Thanks for eh content! Also what size tires you running again?

[@HeathersHusband8387]

Im super interested in how the short bed conversion goes because I have a all original 1982 Gmc C20 2wd, long bed 3/4ton that I want to make it into a swb

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Philip I hope to get started on it in the next few weeks. I plan to video the process. Stay Tuned!

[@lazygringo9701]

I would buy it in a heartbeat. Here in Texas they are asking 4k for trucks in that condition.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

The price here has gone up recently.

[@jonathonrossebo1783]

That's still a reasonable price. New vehicles are expensive.

[@melissaweidman3326]

i just love living in oregon i get these for free all the time rust free i got last years a 79 chevy short box 4x4 cheyenne with under 35,000 miles on it full option truck 400 sbc heavy duty 400 turbo in mint condition for free with a bunch of other rigs from a ranch they needed all the rigs off the ranch so they could put up for sell big ranch even got a 67 rs ss 427 yenko that was being built with a 68 ss 396 car 2 79 z28s all were rust free in a shop and 15 pu's out side just had to have it all gone in 30 days loading all the engines and parts out of the shop took the longest i have a 79 long box rust free really nice body has cadillac suspension from factory was a diesel but long time ago i pulled it and put a 68 442 350 in it traded it off then got it back 2 years ago for free with a knock in the engine i think i put the engine in it 20 years ago blue with silver and i have a 78 black and silver sitting doing nothing with them i am building a 68 pu 2 wheel drive hot rod only have 300 in it with a stroked 454 tunnel ram if u can get ur hands on a motor home with the 454 in it grab it they are ho crate engines in them 450 hp at 485 torque they put these engine in them for passing power i got 3 so far for free the last one had 6000 miles on it sold the motor home 2000 bucks plus all the parts to put it in with a electric twin pusher fan 4 row radiator coolers for oil power streering and trans with all the lines tricks of the trade to save money on a build i looked up the crate engine that matched it and just the long block is 8000 bucks so it saved about 12000 if u count the sepentine belt set up with everything for it to run easy the 68 i am counting the 2000 i made off the motor home so i have 2300 in it but 2000 was free so i say 300 in it allmost got the interior dun just needs final paint went through everything frame up restored but thinking on putting drop spindiles on it with disc breaks and i need wheels and tires do have a set of rally wheel off a 79 4x4 pu 10 inch rims

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Great comments!

[@GMZee559]

Suscribed‼️‼️

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you

[@jbncnow]

My 79 Big 10 Cheyeene doesnt have that extra spring pack but the spring perches are set back in the farthes set of holes and theres more springs than my 86 half ton, i found that out when i went to swap rear ends and the springs didnt line up with the perchs

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I thought they might have been added.

[@jbncnow]

@@RustyDuckGarage I bet that truck will haul some serious weight!

[@c956rubber]

1,300 what a steal

[@RustyDuckGarage]

They have gone up in price since I bought that one.

[@c956rubber]

@@RustyDuckGarage tell me about it...I really want one, I've looked at quite a few in my area, but the rust on them is so bad, yours is in very good shape...wish I found one like yours

[@pattipopwell8462]

4x4 conversion all it needs

[@RustyDuckGarage]

That would be cool.

[@joshuamartinez3995]

Love these trucks. I call BS on the price you paid tho.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Fair enough! Wish I would have saved the add. They were asking $1,500.00. I paid $1,300.00. Came of the farm. Had a stinky dead mouse in the heater box.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

Rally wheels look great! Not a better look for the C10s in my opinion. I've got a 79 big block that I'm planning on making a short bed as well.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I subscribed to your channel. my truck is a big 10 small block. well my vote is Short Bed! I agree on the Rally Wheels. although I may switch it once in awhile with a set of grey torque thrust.

[@rustyranchtexas2133]

@@RustyDuckGarage Thank ya sir, I subscribed to you as well. If mine don't have rally's they have cragars. I'm looking forward to making mine a short bed

[@adamopike]

I have the same truck same color etc. Mine was a Bonanza with BIG 10 on the bed

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Right on. This one is also a Big 10.

[@adamopike]

@@RustyDuckGarage ya mine is a short bed tho

[@RustyDuckGarage]

@@adamopike Awesome! Better yet.

[@RubenLopez-pj5ov]

I have 1979 Chevy c10 Bonanza super Ten . No rust . One owner . Should I convert to short bed ??? Any advice thank you

[@richardbates2367]

Id like to find a 79 Cheyenne k10 longbed or a c20 or k20 in about the same shape in jade green and frost gloss white

[@barrygordon1173]

Nice....what size are the front tires...i run 275/60 15 all around what smaller on front...

[@RustyDuckGarage]

245/60R15 on the front

[@antoniojackson6792]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RustyDuckGarage]

thank you.

[@RFgameingQW3]

Did you have to trim your lower control arms at all when you did the 2in drop spindles and 2in springs ? I’ve seen an issue where with 15x8 wheels will rub on the lower control arm. I want to redo my lowered c10. Was previously lowered by someone else and definitely needs to be redone! Love the video man can’t wait to see what more you got for er

[@RustyDuckGarage]

No trimming and no rubbing. Thank you

[@fortyseven1832]

I used 2.5 inch spindles and had to get a spacer. They fit but the gap was paper thin.

[@jameschurch4707]

Do you have to move the gas tanks or put shortbed gas tanks on your truck when you do the short bed conversion

[@RustyDuckGarage]

New short bed gas tanks.

[@kevinrichards3288]

In my opinion, on those generation Chevy & GMC fullsize pickups, the long beds look better.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I do like the long beds. But, I really like the short beds. And more room in the garage!

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@RustyDuckGarage lol I know right

[@tcampbell9358]

What shocks did you end up using after the drop?

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Still running the stock shocks

[@bradjohnson6717]

$1,300 is a bit high but still nice truck. I paid $450 for mine but that was about 9 years ago.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

They have gone up in price.

[@josetrillo7306]

What lowering kit is that? Can you share the part number?

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Summit Racing 7387D46-K it was $398.99. I no longer find it available. I bought it in April.

[@Oaxacamilamores]

Can you tell me the name or the rims size and tires size I love it

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Hugo. 225/70R15 front and 275/60R15 Rear. 15x8 Rally wheels on all four corners.

[@shanegreer7063]

Did you do the c notch in the rear? I’m doing the flip kit on my 86 but wanted to know how it rides without the notch. I’d like to not do it. Thanks for the video.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I did not. As long as you trim the bump stops the ride is nearly the same as stock. When I shorten it with the bed off I will c notch it then.

[@shanegreer7063]

@@RustyDuckGarage Thanks for the info. Trucks looking good. Can’t wait to see you shorten it.

[@mariobruce773]

That's good to hear. I'm doing a 3/5 flip on my 78heavy half and can't C notch as Australian laws would make it hard for me to pass inspection to register it

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Won’t be a problem unless your carrying a heavy load.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you. I hope to get started on it soon. Too many other projects in the way.

[@cameronroos4903]

What size tires you running?

[@RustyDuckGarage]

225/70R15 on the front and a 275/60R15 on the rear. 15x8 wheels

[@ignaciohoustone8099]

Whats the name of the color of the truck

[@traewallace8787]

Dang I like it like that.. How much

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Sorry not for sale.

[@kingdaddypopschuckcagle5085]

1300 wow

[@RustyDuckGarage]

it was on Facebook for several weeks before I bought it.

[@Evanb1234]

Damm I got a 2010 f150 long bed but I wanna make it a short bed but for everything it would be 5k I don’t think it’s worth it

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Probably not. clean your truck up advertise and sell it and buy good used short bed. Or fix up your long bed. There is a lot you can do to make it look good.

[@Evanb1234]

@@RustyDuckGarage ya i fixed up my long bed so far 3/5drop and etc I make it look clean

[@Andrew-hh3ol]

Why remove the function?

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I don’t use it haul or tow. More sporty as a short bed.

[@Andrew-hh3ol]

@@RustyDuckGarage I guess

[@bigdaddydellnunya5830]

Awesome find beautiful truck but for the love of God LESS TALKY MORE WORKY

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Noted!

[@philliphagerman5476]

You want to sell the old bed

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Going to cut it to make it a short bed. not for sale

[@philliphinkle2812]

Don’t put a short bed on it. Long beds are cool. Just my opinion

[@RustyDuckGarage]

My cousin says the same thing.

[@Jessesquarebodytube]

Man that’s cheap for that jem!!!

[@RustyDuckGarage]

yes it was.

[@rclamb04]

Really nice truck until you lowered it

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I hear ya. It’s all about the look.

[@rclamb04]

@@RustyDuckGarage sorry really wasn't any of my business I just neve understood lowering a pickup truck, to me that is for 64 Impalas or Galaxy 500 but to each his own :)

[@charleswaters6451]

No big 10 on bed

[@RustyDuckGarage]

If you look closely you can see the faded Big10 impression in the paint

[@vincentchato519]

How's about selling it to me. As is .

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Sorry. Got plans for this one.

[@vincentchato519]

@@RustyDuckGarage It would be hard to give up . It looks in great condition for being almost 50 years old. I have an 80 short bed now. Had a 79 long bed , had to sell it. Sadly

[@RustyDuckGarage]

It is in decent condition. Almost no rust and engine and transmission work great.

[@vincentchato519]

@@RustyDuckGarage What state do you live in, 1500$ is a fair amount for a ride like that. Do they have more like that in your area. Thanks

[@RustyDuckGarage]

@@vincentchato519 Oregon. No I’m not finding any good ones. The market has really changed. Out of the area buyers are buying them and shipping them out.

[@HondariderLee]

You guys absolutely stole that truck..... that’s a 6k truck all day in my area...... those wheels and tires made the truck.......

[@RustyDuckGarage]

thanks. I also like the rally wheels.

[@bigcamote1080]

I can't believe you payed $1,300 for tha peace of junk.

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Yes Sir! Would do it again!

[@Sam_DaMan]

thats not a short bed, its a long bed

[@RustyDuckGarage]

We are going to convert it to a short bed.

[@ernesta5459]

Damn. If u wouldn't of said anything I dont think anybody would of noticed. Thanx for the heads up though. Lol

[@Sam_DaMan]

@@RustyDuckGarage oh, ok

[@mjdoug44]

Love the truck! Check out my 84 gmc on TheRustyMark Channel

[@RustyDuckGarage]

Thank you! I’ll check yours out.

[@johnnyjohnson3172]

Poquoson

[@jonsmith9708]

Don't paint it

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I’m going to do my best to save the paint on the bed when I shorten it.

[@rebelrooster7723]

Man stop with the "uhh" jesus lol u can fit 3 to 5 uhhs in a sentence😂

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I have been working on that. This was the first video I recorded. I’ve learned not to do that and if I do I now can edit it out. Thanks for the reply!

[@alsoprano3219]

How about less talk and more work you talk more than you work

[@RustyDuckGarage]

You got it!

[@RedfishInc]

Why on earth would anyone lower a truck?

[@RustyDuckGarage]

I ask myself the same question when I lift or lower a truck. Just like the looks.

[@ernesta5459]

Maybe cause its their money and vehicle and they can do what they damn please with both. Why don't u just keep driving your little hybrid and let the truck guys do their thing

[@RFgameingQW3]

Can ask the same questions about lifting a truck ? Why ruin ball joint angles on ifs and cv axle angles. and or have Crazy axle angles without spending a lot of money on a proper lift kit like bds? I have a lifted truck and my lowered c10. My truck is used for what you would Use a truck for. Then my c10 is my fun truck. It’s something that puts a smile to my face and makes people stare and wave. It’s personality and what the owner wants to do lol. The functionality of lowered is having fun. Same thing as lifted trucks

[@ernesta5459]

@@RustyDuckGarage there's always one negative Nancy. Just cause they can't afford to do nothing like this. They start hating on others.