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COPPERHEAD -
The idea of project Copperhead was conceived for the guy that had an old pickup and wanted to restore it but didn’t want to have to build and fabricate stuff for it. The ’67 – ’72 GM trucks are without a doubt one of the most popular body styles of truck, and since there are still a ton of them around, you can literally buy everything for them now except the cab. Copperhead proves that with just a cab and frame and title, you can put one of these together just the way you want it.
Since the body of the ’67 is so clean, I will keep the body modifications to a minimum. I’ll probably shave the dip rails, fill some holes and seams, and that will be it. Copperhead should be finished in the summer; complete with the huge 571ci, 620hp big block engine. It will definitely be a sleeper! One thing I would like to do with it when it is done is run the Silver State Classic Road Race in Nevada. With that kind of power and the overdrive, Copperhead would definitely surprise a few Corvettes and Vipers!
More photos and info will be posted. Be watching, the next few TRUCKS! episodes will bring you up to date on this project.
COPPERHEAD Specifications
VEHICLE:
1967 Chevy C10, shortbed, fleetside, pickup
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Early Classic Enterprises A-arms - bushings – balljoints - 2 ½†drop spindles - 1†drop coil springs – Gas shocks
REAR SUSPENSION:
Early Classic Enterprises 4†drop springs, Super Track bar kit, Gas shocks, Shock re-location kit, Trailing arm bushings and u-bolts, Trailing arms bracing kit
STEERING:
Early Classic Enterprises Quick ratio steering box, Tie rod ends, Pitman arm,Idler arm
SWAY BAR:
Early Classic Enterprises Heavy duty sway bar kit
FRONT BRAKES:
Early Classic Enterprises Aero space components custom front disc brake kit, Stainless Steel pre-bent brake line kit
REAR END:
DTS Custom Dana 60 with 35 spline axles – 3.73 gears - Truetrac posi – 5x5 bolt pattern with ½†studs – Girdled cover
REAR BRAKES:
Aero space components Custom rear disc brake kit for the dana 60
WHEELS:
Colorado Custom “Lazear†wheels with matching steering wheel. Front – 17x8 with 4 ½†backspace. Rear – 17x9.5 with 5†backspace
TIRES:
Toyo Proxes ST front – 255x60R17 Rear – 285x60R17
SEATS:
Steel Horse C-5 leather corvette seats and console for trucks
BODY PARTS:
Early Classic Enterprises Hood, Fenders, Doors, Grille trim
INTERIOR:
Early Classic Enterprises Carpet, Instrument bezel, Gauges, Dash, Interiior trim
BED:
Early Classic Enterprises Bed sides, Wood, Stainless steel strips, Tailgate
ENGINE:
GM Performance parts 572ci big block crate motor – 640 HP, 750ft/lbs torque
TRANSMISSION:
B&M Turbo 400 with 2500 stall torque converter – shifter, and all linkage
OVERDRIVE:
Gear vendors
DRIVESHAFT:
Dennys driveshaft service
EXHAUST:
Flowmaster Mufflers, H-pipe, Tailpipes,
GAS TANK:
Kent Products
PAINT:
"Copperhead Metallic" from PPG | 
