Classic Truck Performance

The Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Build: Chassis and Suspension

In the last installment of our Speedway Motors C10 build, we gathered up a derelict ’68 C10 shortbox and dragged it back to our shop. What was left of the old truck was carefully taken apart and the chassis was blasted and treated to a fresh coat of epoxy and black urethane. Now it’s time for the fun part to begin with the install of our G-Comp rear suspension, a rebuild of the front suspension with some new parts for a lowered stance, and an upgrade to the brakes.

Though our truck wasn’t much to look at, the chassis was exceptionally straight and rust-free. The glaring exception was a rear crossmember that had been crudely

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