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Hey there, I thought I'd share the background and current build of my 71 c10. Hoping to get some feed back and even some suggestions. I purchased it about a year ago and started working on it a few months ago in spare time. Purchased the truck with rebuilt 327 and turbo 350. The truck was apart but had every part imaginable and only rust spot was a small hole in the passenger rocker. Got everything for 2500. Got rid of the motor and trans. Picked a LQ4 6L and 4L80. Plans for a low, clean, and plain ol bad ass pick up. Have started the long list of mods and is slowly taken shape. Hope you guys stay interested and like the progress.


Chris

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Handles, locks, mirrors ,and door seams have all been welded up.

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I'll follow along. Great start, you seem to be moving right along

Wade

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thanks Wade I appreciate it. Still has a long ways to go with a even longer list of mods to complete....... Shaved wiper cowl and shaved drip rail

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Are you doing your own body work ? That's a huge advantage, looks good

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Yes I'm doing all the bodywork myself. Been building cars for over 10 years now. And you're right it definitely is an advantage as bodywork can be costly. The only thing I will not be doing myself is spraying the color (but spray all the primers), the suspension, and motor/turbo set.Thanks for checking it out and for the response.

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Got the motor and trans put in today for the first time for mock up of the firewall. Everything clears well. Now to cut out and make the firewall. And to start planning for the turbo set up.......:metal:

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Yeah I'm gonna need more!!!

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Always in for an LS turbo build. Looks like a good start.

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This is gonna get Reeeeeal Coooool.
Im In!

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thanks guys for tuning in. for those watching I'll fill you in on the plans.

Body Mods: shaved handles,locks,mirrors,wiper cowl,stake pockets, marker lights,drip rail(pain in the a**),roof seam,gas cap,and dash.

Suspension: adjustable coil over set up(in hopes of it hooking up), portbuilt control arms, rack and pinion

Motor:6.0L(LQ4), L92 heads, Tick Stage2 turbo cam, Mid rise intake, Precision 88MM Turbo, custom set up.

Wheels: 22x9 up front, 22x12 rear

Interior: bucket seats with center console.

..... and whatever else I can come up with before completion.

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Day 3 of 12 day vacation: got the body work on the fenders inside complete and primed. THe outside body work was done and polyestered

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its been awhile since a post, here's a little update. fully got the factory firewall removed. Fabbed up yhe new one along with the trans tunnel. The truck was in one piece for the first time in over ten years.....then taken back apart the next day:lol:

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all welded up and ground smooth. unfortunately a broken hand is holding me back from reinstalling the motor and trans

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fitting all the panel gaps

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back from the sand blaster without any surprises

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inside of the cab all primed

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Hey there he is, glad to see you back on it, everything looks great.
Man you couldn't have found one in better condition to start with if you looked at 50,000 trucks, helluva find.

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Nice Build...

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Build looks good. Cant wait to see her all painted. What color are you gonna go?

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I like what I'm seeing so far. I'll follow along.

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awesome so far! :metal:

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Yes sir I lucked out. the truck had one rust hole the size of a pen top on the passenger rocker. I replaced both rockers just to save a potential future issue.

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I'm sure the idea will change a hundred times by the time its ready but right now the plan is a charcoal grey

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An older photo before sandblasting but it shows the top of the dash that I made to eliminate the vents and the god forsaken dash pad. Photo was taken while mocking it up not welded in the photo. As well as the dash center. And I already know that will be some people that do not like it