Projects
1973 Chevy C10
Installation of a BluePrint Crate Engine and a Jasper Auto Transmission is almost complete. This project began as a well patina-ed Arizona pickup, sporting a RideTech lowered coil over suspension with 20 inch American Racing Wheels. The C10 arrived at Easton Muscle and Custom with a 350 engine running on 6 ½ cylinders. The owner…
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Finishing a Cool Ride
Completed June 2020 If you are a “CAR” person, you will no doubt have some automotive fantasizes that are still not a reality. Part of your fantasizes might include: a One-of-a-Kind, a Restoration, or an Update to an Existing Project. Regardless of your dream, Easton Muscle & Custom (EMC) can help with Your Vision. More…
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1965 C10 Chevy Custom Pickup
This body… on this frame… EMC’s newest project – a 1965 C10 Chevy Custom Pickup Truck After being test fitted to the new Dropped and Bagged frame, the cab and bed were measured to make sure the GM LS3 engine and auto trans would not interfere with the old sheet metal. Jason then hand formed…
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The 442 is done!
Easton Muscle & Custom has finished Phase 1 of the assembly on the 1972 Oldsmobile 442. The owner has taken his 442 home to enjoy driving this summer for the first time in four years. He took it to its first car show and got a Participants Choice Award. All the other car owners at…
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442 Nearing Completion
The EMC 442 “finish it” project is nearing finalization. At EMC we enjoy working with a client to feel his dream and put it into reality by finishing his/her project. The “not-so-fun” part, is trying to make someone else’s inferior work look acceptable. The really bad part is having to point out to the owner…
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What do you do when the restoration of your dreams hits the skids?
Or – Why did my “restorer” finish the easy stuff and stop when it came time to the hard stuff? Or – Why did Wes bring his 442 to Easton Muscle & Custom? As Wes told me, he would like to drive his 442 sometime this year. After I inventoried his boxes of new and…
Read More1969 Chevy C10 Resto-Mod Stage 4
We begin this installment of the C-10 resto-mod with focus on the cab and replacing the rusted floor pans. Depending on the condition of the floor pan and the desired level of restoration, multiple options are available for any budget consideration. After discussing some options, our client selected a full floor pan replacement which will…
Read More1969 Chevy C10 Resto-Mod Stage 3
At this new phase of the 1968 Chevy Resto-Mod project, the process begins with prepping the cab and bed to identify metal fatigue and rust on all surfaces. Rigorous attention is especially required for those areas of over lapping metal, tight access channels between the fire wall and the dash and rocker panels are prime…
Read More1969 Chevy C10 Resto-Mod Stage 2
The crew at Easton Muscle and Custom began the disassembly stage by removing the pick-up bed, cab, fenders and hood. Next the engine, transmission, differential, suspension, gas tank, brakes and exhaust system are removed. Once disassembled, the inspection process begins with an overall assessment of the chassis and suspension components. For this particular project, it…
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1969 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Resto-Mod
The crew at EMC are excited with their latest resto-mod project a 1969 Chevrolet C10 long bed pickup truck. This project will incorporate components of engineering and styling that will take this classic example of an American pick-up and transform it into a stunning custom street machine. This second generation Chevy pickup truck is extremely…
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