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Drifters 02-14-2015 11:31 PM

68c10/c6build
 
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Just wanted share my modified C10 build! I've taken a 2009 C6 corvette drivetrain & suspension and built a new chassis.Attachment 1363936

Drifters 02-14-2015 11:36 PM

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This is after the firewall was modified to look as original as possible!Attachment 1363942

Drifters 02-14-2015 11:42 PM

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Attachment 1363944Another frame shot of the front!

Drifters 02-14-2015 11:46 PM

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I also took the dash & console and modified it to fit in the 68!Attachment 1363948

Drifters 02-14-2015 11:50 PM

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cooperhw 02-15-2015 12:31 AM

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Wow. That's kick ass. Gonna do some twisties? That's cool as heck.

Drifters 02-15-2015 12:36 AM

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I took out 6 inches out of the inner bed panels! I did it in the center of the reveals to look factory! And raised the tubs 2 1/2" and sectioned them 4" & sided them 4" for tire clearance!Attachment 1363983

Drifters 02-15-2015 12:39 AM

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Thanks Wayne! My dad always said I wasn't quite right? I like to think outside the box.

Drifters 02-15-2015 12:54 AM

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This is what I started with! It came out of Arizona so it was relatively rust free.Attachment 1363986

cooperhw 02-15-2015 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Drifters (Post 7049104)
Thanks Wayne! My dad always said I wasn't quite right? I like to think outside the box.

You are welcome. My dad used to say I could tear up a steel anvil with a rubber mallet. Among other things.
Another note, spent my high school years in El Cajon cruising up and down second avenue. My buddies and me used to cruise up to Escondido some but the cops hassled us a bit so we quit. Good times.
I will keep an eye on your build. Got a 63 GMC shortbed fleetside that I kinda have this in mind for if I ever sell my 67 Chevelle.

Drifters 02-15-2015 11:45 AM

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Oh ya El Cajon? I try to get down there when I can but Escondido has Cruising Grand on Friday nights which is about 2 miles from the shop. I look forword to seeing your 63 someday! Any pics of your Chevelle? Thanks Ron

Drifters 02-15-2015 11:56 AM

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Drifters 02-15-2015 12:09 PM

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I wanted the firewall to look as factory as possible so I recessed it here because the Vette K-member sets the motor behind axel centerline I'm using the magnesium pedal assembly so I had to build out the booster master cyl area. This will also be getting a Maggie superchargerAttachment 1364091

RRR18 02-15-2015 12:40 PM

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Very cool!

Brannon yazell 02-15-2015 01:21 PM

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Looking good, should be fun to drive. I put those same C6 wheels on my 67' before my plans changed dramatically..

cooperhw 02-15-2015 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Drifters (Post 7049409)
Oh ya El Cajon? I try to get down there when I can but Escondido has Cruising Grand on Friday nights which is about 2 miles from the shop. I look forword to seeing your 63 someday! Any pics of your Chevelle? Thanks Ron

Actually the 63 GMC got put on the back burner while I try to make lemonade out of a bag of 1968 lemons. Thread "Meet Homer".
My Chevelle, sure;

These were from year before last up in the mountains. Rained all night long and next morning there was solid ice all over my Chevelle. Packed up next morning and headed home. had enough wet, cold, weather.

Drifters 02-15-2015 10:30 PM

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Nice 67! I like the 67 body's the most I had a buddy in high school who had one if I remember right he had an aluminum head 427 he and I went at it quite a bit! Good times.

cooperhw 02-16-2015 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Drifters (Post 7050258)
Nice 67! I like the 67 body's the most I had a buddy in high school who had one if I remember right he had an aluminum head 427 he and I went at it quite a bit! Good times.

Thanks. hard to find a car/truck guy who didn't "have one, or had a buddy who had one, or an uncle". Like our old trucks these suckers immediately pop us back in time to a much younger day. My Chevelle puts a smile on my face just going out in the garage and looking at it. But, so do my old trucks. Maybe more with the trucks as I don't worry about scratching it.

Drifters 02-18-2015 11:50 AM

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Another frame shot! We're getting ready to extend the torque tube.Attachment 1365681

Justin@EntropyRad 02-18-2015 12:42 PM

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Sweet..bet you're happy to get rid of the C6 saddle tanks that are prone to fuel pump failure!

Going to go for the 'vette door handle setup too?

Rod Run 02-18-2015 01:04 PM

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Nice project!

Drifters 02-18-2015 02:17 PM

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Hi Justin yes I have built a fuel cell with an Areomotive fuel pump! I am going to supercharge it and I don't want any failures. And I'm trying to figure out the door panels now. The Vette panels that is

Justin@EntropyRad 02-18-2015 03:57 PM

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gotcha...what about the exterior handles?

Drifters 02-18-2015 04:09 PM

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I'm really partial to the 67-68 C10 body so with the exception of slanting the tail light & tailgate forword 2" and flush mount windshield & rear glass I'm keeping the exterior stock looking

mooseknuckles 02-18-2015 05:14 PM

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cool build!

Drifters 02-19-2015 08:26 PM

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We angled the tail section forword 2"Attachment 1366459

Drifters 02-20-2015 09:34 PM

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Another view with the tailgate!Attachment 1366937


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