Roadster Shop/Craftsman C-10 Muscle Truck build

[RS Performance]

We are pleased to introduce a new Roadster Shop C-10 build coming your way!


We have teamed up with Craftsman Tools to build a '69 Chevy C-10, utilizing our FAST TRACK C-10 chassis, Forgeline wheels and a host of custom touches to make for a pretty badass truck.




The build is being documented, filmed and will be featured on the Craftsman YouTube site, Club Community, Facebook page etc. The truck will then be auctioned at Barrett Jackson with all proceeds going to Heroes at Home charity.


Check out the preview video!:





The starting point:

[Zanie]

Woo Hoo!

[RS Performance]

A few more pic updates!


With the teardown underway, a vote was held across the Craftsman and our Facebook pages to select the main color for the truck.



After 3470 votes, the charcoal scheme was voted as winner. We then offered two distinct options based on the charcoal scheme:

1.


or 2.


with over 6600 votes, we have a winner, but which one would you go for?

[RS Performance]

Here is the first episode of the video series!:



...and some 'behind the scenes' shots of whats been going on the last few weeks. Full filming crew and production team descended upon us. Part of the shop has been cleared and turned into the set for the build of the truck.

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On to the truck...teardown: Disassembly reveals a few areas for some rust repair.

[AusMarty]

I think you broke it.
O.o

[Ron Sutton]

This is going to be a cool build.

[RobNoLimit]

I could have sent you a much nicer cab. So Cal sheet metal and all. I feel for you guys. We would have just tossed that cab. Great project.

[RS Performance]

I could have sent you a much nicer cab. So Cal sheet metal and all. I feel for you guys. We would have just tossed that cab. Great project.

Thanks! We'll hit you up next time if you still have it...

[RS Performance]

Here are the latest episode on the truck:

Episode 2 - Finding the Truck:



Episode 3 - Disassembly and Rust Repair:



Episode 4 - Building the chassis

[BLACKLIST]

kickass looking truck.

[Mustard_N_Catchup]

Badass build and truck!

[RS Performance]

kickass looking truck.

Badass build and truck!

Thanks!!!

[RS Performance]

A few more update pics to add:

The panels back from blasting:


IMG_3242 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3244 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3246 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

Nice clean replacement for the firewall/toeboard:


IMG_3406 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3407 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

And with the assistance of Dynacorn, some fresh sheetmetal for the cab!


IMG_3614 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3646 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

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Given that we have somewhat of a reputation for C-10's with tidy handling, this one will be no different...

As mentioned, this will be getting our FAST TRACK C-10 chassis (More info HERE) with 9" rear and Strange rear axle and gears.


IMG_3587 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3589 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3588 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

And to perfectly compliment the FAST TRACK chassis, our RS by Penske double adjustable coilovers...


IMG_3599 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

and stopping duties taken care of with 6 piston Wilwood's up front and 4's on the rear.


IMG_4326 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr


IMG_3575 by Roadster Shop, on Flickr

[BLACKLIST]

frame setup is beautiful.

[85coupe50]

Pretty good looking project

[RS Performance]

Thanks!
And here is the latest episode: Lowering the truck.

[Martin71RS]

cool build! I like the videos and can't wait to see it in Vegas :-)

[RS Performance]

Mega update coming on the truck...

To kick off, the most recent videos:

Episode 6: Body Panel Alignment



Episode 7: Installing the exhaust