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Project 5.3 69 Step.... BUDGET build to use as a Daily Driver
Hey guys this is my first 67-72 C10... I have been a HUGE fan of the LS family motors for several years and have always wanted a 67-72 C10 so i figured why not combine them! :metal:
The purpose of this build is to make a cool daily driver on a tight budget ;) I have been looking through some threads and there are some VERY nice pickups some of you other members have! I wish i could afford to do such a nice build but the bank is a little slim lately. I have been working on it for about 2 weeks, gathering parts and body work... I will keep the thread updated with progress.... it will be slow progress since i dont have alot of time for it and will be buying things as the money comes in lol... I am open to suggestions also guys, so if you see something dont be afraid to speak up! ;) lol The pickup has been converted to disk brake front and leaf spring rear (plan on traction bars)... The plan is to shave it all, and drop it (no bags tho lol) and use it as my daily driver! the day i bought it.... http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-01-39_364.jpg |
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Bunch of extra parts i picked up...
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-21-14_351.jpg Door, i shaved the hadle and lock.. http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-00-20_927.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-38-14_913.jpg Fender, removed chrome/emblems, and shaved marker light... http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-37-54_390.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-36-47_701.jpg |
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pretty straight box i picked up on the cheap....
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-53-20_429.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-54-01_896.jpg getting ready to shave marker lights on box... http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-23-34_339.jpg |
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first coat of paint on cab...
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-30-47_141.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...-30-29_656.jpg |
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Actually have made alot of progress in the last couple weeks!
Saving for a transmission and working on the box till i have enough saved to buy one... prolly just go buy and cut my own wood for the box to save a few dollars :) This is not a perfect pickup by any means but should be nice for a daily driver! |
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Hey 1BAD,
That is amazing progress in a couple of weeks. It would take me that long to dolley the cab. Good work. Keep the pics coming. TR |
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Sorry no updates lately... I got sidetracked and decided to build this (32x48x12 garage) : http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=118694
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lol, nothing wrong with stopping 1 project, to build a place for more!
Nice progress, whats the transmission plan? |
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How much did you pay for your ls engine?
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this should be a nice dd when done!!
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very nice progress.
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been a LONG time since i have had time to get on here and upate...
between my day job, working on the shop, and customers cars i havent had much time to work on it.. Changed the color to orange, with a light metallic flake... All the turbo stuff is here, and all the stuff to finish the truck besides the small odds an ends that i forgot or dont know about lol.... this winter it should be done! the motor got painted up and some upgrades... prc dual valvesprings, 227/231 cam, pushrods, timing chain, oil pump, ect.... http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...4823101269.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...4822905952.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...4822877325.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...4823067941.jpg Rebuilt 4l80 with Transgo HD2 kit, yank converter should be here in the next week... http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...4823022627.jpg |
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So i rebuilt a 4l80e and ordered a new converter from yank, they should both be good to 1000hp.. Ill be around 700hp |
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Looking good so far, can't go wrong with a yank.
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Very cool! Glad to see you are back and making progress again after the project started out so well
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Looking good, keep the updates coming! |
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HAHAHAHA!!! THATS FUNNY!!!! :lol:
I just had that belt sitting around and i threw it on to check to make sure i had the powersteering pump pulley on far enough |
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http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...5093324078.jpg
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...5093348287.jpg its nice to start making progress on it again! |
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Nice job so far. I had to rebuild my junkyard 5.3, which sucked for me, but now it has a 3-year/unlimited mileage warranty. :metal: |
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a turbo ls 69 will make a very modest daily driver :lol:
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try and ignore the mess guys (embarassing hahahahaha)...
Figured i would give an update: rebuilt 4l80E and new yank 3600 http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...6730332729.jpg trans mounted up http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...6729509609.jpg Cab back on! http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...6729481247.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...6729466718.jpg not sure if i mentioned it but i installed prc dual valvesprings, ls2 timing chain, 227/231, and hardened pushrods. I test fitted the carpet i ordered and they sent me the wrong one, i needed one for relocated fuel tank and they sent me standard carpet. :( Ill keep you guys updated! Still a SH*T load of work left to do lol! |
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looks great!
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Very nice!!!
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Sounds great!
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Thanks guys!
Wont be much progress on it this weekend, I have to work on a friends pickup (lifter is bad and tore up the cam more than likely) |
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Made some more progress today! Still need to paint the downpipe... and a bunch more hahahahaha
http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps094d1f5d.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps6008a1cf.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps073a5f3c.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...psedf2912a.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps168d9e30.jpg http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps138b12d6.jpg I hope to have it on the road in a month or 2! |
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sweeeet!
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Its getting SO close.... i did a 650ish HP burnout today in the garage lol....... cant wait to get it out and see what she will do!
Wont have tires and the coil suspension under it for a while though, going to finish lights lights and interior and drive it like it is till the snow flies! |
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going to be sick lol
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well it snowed here today..... :(
Some of the interior is done, so much more wiring for the cab and remote start, door poppers, ect..... tired of wiring hahahahahaha itll be half ass done (driveable this weekend)... then i can get the tune nailed..... will get the rest of the body work done and a few coats of paint over the whole pickup this winter. Still allot of work to do! Not making bad progress though, will be pouring my driveway next weekend so I wont make much progress on it for a while after this weekend.... Ill keep you updated! |
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updates?
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Two years ago....I'm guessing this has a tarp over it.
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