Re: 1969 C10 Bagged LS/T56 Build
So just over 3000 miles on Power Tour and no major issues. One tire had a leak that had to be fixed. Lower radiator hose had a random seep that would come and go. Only thing that we really messed with was the AC bracket setup. It made a WHOLE lot of noise. Replaced pullies, belt, modified this and that. Ended up spacing the entire bracket out from the engine with one washer per mount. This took away the noise. So far so good. I owe Vintage Air a call back today, but after purchasing a different vent thermometer, I think the AC is working correctly. A little disappointing since it doesn't really get comfortable on a hot highway driving. Seems the AC is doing its part, the rest is due to trucks design.
Trip average was 15.5mpg. Not bad considering that included a lot of stop and go at some of the tour stops. I think it can do better though, so I plan to spend a little time tuning the carb. I have a short list of things to finish up, but no big changes planned other than new wheels and tires. Not sure what I am going with yet, but the 15x8s with 0 offset are too much for the front. Need to go narrower/tuck in more so I can air it out all the way.
The truck got a lot of love in the primer. My buddy even painted the door logo's in our hotel parking lot in Champaign. Some dbag ran into the rear in the hotel lot in Arlington. Not a lot of damage, but enough to piss me off. Figured I will buy a stud gun and try and learn body work. Worst case, they sell a partial bedside. I think I am just going to leave it in primer.
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69 C10 SWB LY6 T56
70 Chevelle SS 396 4spd
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