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[Hotchkis]

Most of you have seen our orange Project C-10 either at events or in print (http://www.truckinweb.com/tech/suspension/1102tr_1967_chevy_c10_buildup/photo_01.html).

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Pleasanton Goodguys June, 2010

We're hard at work rebuilding the truck to make it even better for the 2011 season and you can follow along on our Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/hotchkis1) page in the C-10 Overhaul album.

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This makes oil changes easy.

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Waiting for our new engine...

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Where's the front of the truck?

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Super strong bracing to make up for engine clearance made in the crossmember.

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The GM E-Rod LS engine will go about there.

We'd like to encourage any of you building project vehicles with Hotchkis (http://www.hotchkis.net) suspension to share your build photos with us on Facebook or here in the forums.

[WS6]

Cool build.

[T_Raven]

Very nice

[Hotchkis]

Thanks you!

[CruizinKev]

yeah looking good! btw u need to fix ur signature ("Hothckis on YouTube")

[Hotchkis]

Thanks Kevin!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks like this should be a great build.. I do however have a question about the front crossmember. Why did you guys decide to notch the center and not go with an aftermarket crossmember?

[protouring70]

Great, I have a '72 I am working on. I love your suspension!! I hope to run it on my truck and enjot it at some of our events here!
Keep us posted.

[brakenit]

Looks like this should be a great build.. I do however have a question about the front crossmember. Why did you guys decide to notch the center and not go with an aftermarket crossmember?

Wouldn't an aftermarket crossmember use different suspension components?

Although I did see a new aftermarket cast aluminum oil pan in a magazine recently that is supposed to clear most crossmembers. I don't know that it's available yet though.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

There is a crossmember that clears the newer chevy motors and older alike it does however require a rack and pinion..

[Hotchkis]

Wouldn't an aftermarket crossmember use different suspension components?

Although I did see a new aftermarket cast aluminum oil pan in a magazine recently that is supposed to clear most crossmembers. I don't know that it's available yet though.

BrakenIt,

The crossmember we’re modifying is the original unit. Since we’re not modifying the suspension mounting holes, we’ll still be able to use our bolt on or stock suspension pieces.

We could change the oil pan, but notching the crossmember leaves us more options of engines in the future and also allows us to install a GM Performance Parts E-Rod engine without having to loosen a single bolt on the engine.

Thanks for the note! Keep following along on FaceBook (http://www.facebook.com/hotchkis1?ref=ts).

[69fbodyproject]

I always have loved that body style. Nice to see one that was actually in one peice unlike mine. Ill have to watch what you do for your fuel system for the LS3 sice I will be running a 427inch striker LS3 in my C10, if it ever gets done.

[Hotchkis]

I always have loved that body style. Nice to see one that was actually in one peice unlike mine. Ill have to watch what you do for your fuel system for the LS3 sice I will be running a 427inch striker LS3 in my C10, if it ever gets done.

Keep checking the build process on FaceBook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/hotchkis1):
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Good luck on your build too!

[Hotchkis]

We’ve been making a lot of progress on Project C-10 Overhaul!
Here’s some beauty shots of the chassis showing off some of our handiwork and our TVS kit. We’ve also stitch-welded all the chassis seams and added a lot of strengthening braces and then had it powdercoated. The rearend was swapped out for a Cup Car style full floater setup.
Now to start getting the body mounted and get the new GMPP LS3 E-Rod crate engine fired up. It’s coupled to a new GMPP 4L65E automatic overdrive transmission and controlled by a TCI control unit and paddle shifter. The engine has a new Vintage Air Frontrunner billet serpentine drive setup.

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It will be ready for some serious fun on the street, track, and autocrosses very soon!

[newmexicosaint]

Beautiful!!! Next in line for me is to build a PT-autocross 82-87 short bed.

[Vicinity]

God, I love that truck. :)

[Hotchkis]

Thanks guys!

More progress!

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We got the truck started just a couple of days ago! New video can be found on our FaceBook page.

[RobNoLimit]

Are you going to make P-town? Looking forward to a good race. Hope the rain holds out.

[Hotchkis]

Thanks!

Here are the latest photos of the Project Truck known as G-10!

Here’s John Hotchkis getting his hands dirty. He loves doing all kinds of work!
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Aaron Ogawa at Hotchkis came up with these cool stainless steel exhaust outlets.

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[Nessumsar]

Looking good there Hotchkis boys! Is he going to be at the Fontana autocross?

[FRENCHBLUE72]

That is a good looking truck..

[Tig]

Awesome, that truck is just awesome. Great work.
Now, just make a TVS for my Tahoe and I'll be happy as a pig in sh*t ;)

[coolwelder62]

Jon,The truck is turning out awesome.You MFG. Some great product's.I hope We can meet up at another GoodGuy's event this year.Good Luck w/the C-10.Scott Mock.

[protouring70]

I love your products, had on a Chevelle hope to use it on my C10.

[Hotchkis]

Looking good there Hotchkis boys! Is he going to be at the Fontana autocross?

Thanks Nessumsar!

Actually, he's going to be competing at the Goodguys Nationals in Columbus in the C10 on that weekend. That said, we believe Rob Phillips will have the Phillips and Co. Hotchkis equipped C10 at the Fontana Autocross.