Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

I know that I haven't really put to words what the future holds for this project, but I have an itemized build sheet saved to a PDF file.

Hopefully, this list gets you as excited about what I have in store for this tribute project as it does for me. I don't make much money and the pictures will come in as often as the money does. Please be patient as I am into this project for the long haul, possibly another year and a half.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

It has been way too long since I've been on here or have worked on the build.

I am still in the process of mocking up parts to the frame before it gets painted.

The beginning of mounting the hitch doesn't go off without a hitch. It seems the correct hole/slot was drilled on the top of the frame rail. Time to break out the big old drill!
Attachment 1454952

The holes on the reproduction bumper brackets didn't line up with the rock shield holes. So, we slotted them out.
Attachment 1454955
Attachment 1454956

And they fit nicely...
Attachment 1454953

The new bumper looks amazing too.
Attachment 1454963

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

Earlier today, I was able to get some time in the garage to scrape the decades of grime off the upper and lower control arms and the K-frame. Two cans of Gunk and thorough power washing, they came out looking almost like new.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

If you guys ask me what the one thing that I remember the most about my Dad's garage would be, it would be all the random things that he had hanging from the wall.

I was always drawn to a pair of polished valve covers. They may have been old Edelbrocks, but I am not certain of that or where a lot of that stuff went after he passed.

Either way, it is fitting that I use these new Edelbrock valve covers and Billet Specialties breathers.
Attachment 1456740

Attachment 1456741

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

While at a local car show this past summer, I found this 1960 Buick LeSabre. It turns out that this car is a survivor is the truest sense. It was showroom floor model at a local dealership for its entire life until it was recently sold.

Attachment 1459401

Why am I talking about this car? I think this is a perfect combination of gray, silver and blue that want for this build. I know that I don't even have the chassis rolling yet or even started working on the body. No matter...I'm excited.

For the body, I am looking to do a two tone with this color as the main color and a period correct white. The Chevrolet name is Sateen Silver with the GM code number WA2659. The white that I would probably go with is called Cameo White with the GM code WA2661.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

I know that I have seen people request rendering of the projects. It would be cool to see this color combination in a rendering. The white on the bottom would be separated by the 67-68 lower chrome trim.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

That's a pretty sweet color. I think it would look awesome.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

Thanks man. I can't wait to get to that stage.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

Decided to spend a little time this evening to clean up the K-frame hardware.

Attachment 1462291

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

The front crossmember is back in.

Attachment 1462393

The plan for tomorrow is to...

1. Clean up the motor mounts
2. Paint the mating surfaces
3. Install the motor mounts
4. Clean up some other hardware

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

Dropping the 350 and 700r4 in to determine the final location of the transmission crossmember.

Attachment 1462598

Not to worry, this engine will receive a lot of attention before it gets reinstalled as a 383 stroker.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

The motor, 700r4, and driveshaft fit extremely well.

Attachment 1462925

I have heard quite a bit about the driveshaft having to be shortened when swapping out the factory 3 speed for a 700r4.

The 700r4 that I am using came out of a 1982 Olds 88 and the splines on the 69's driveshaft matched up perfectly. The more incredible thing is that the after mounting the carrier bearing in the exact same place it was originally, the dirt-line (no better words for it) on the yoke was in the same place when it slid into the transmission.

So, how is this possible? The previous owner swapped the original straight-6 for a 350 and used the original straight-6 engine perches with the v8 motor mounts. The perches are in the same back two holes on the frame where they installed in the factory.

Here is a picture before the body was removed and shows that there is plenty of room between the engine and the firewall. The headers even clear with lots of room to spare.

Attachment 1462948

Did I discover something that the hot-rodders haven't shared with us?

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

FAIL...

Not know too much about transmissions, I double checked, after the fact, whether this was actually a 700r4 and it isn't.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

Nice job.... Hate to hear its not the tranny you want.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

Fortunately, this was just a transmission that we had laying around and not one that I bought.

I am not going to let this set me back. The frame may have four new holes and I lost some time on the build, but I definitely know the difference between a 200-4r and a 700r4 now.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

If your rebuilding tranny your self. The 200R4 can be built tough too. Just a thought.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

My plan is to get a 700r4 from Bowtie Overdrives. I attached a PDF of what my plans are for the drive-line.

The 200r4 was mistake made from not doing my homework.

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...m.php?ITEMID=7

Attachment 1465550

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

I've heard that building a tough 200r4 is more expensive than building an equally strong 700r4.

Re: Project C10 for Dad
 

Just pulled the trigger on a Stage-2 700r4 from Bowtie Overdrives!