[Hideintire]

Hi,
Don't start it! Best advice I can give you...now, I know that is not the answer you were looking, so I'll try and answer some questions. Trash the C10 chassis and build from scratch...my first mistake! You will have a better hotrod. If I could start over, I would trash both cradles so you can space the a-arms out and eliminate the 1 1/2" front and 3" rear wheel spacers...or the need to use use C6Z rims for correct offset. This would require a wider rack. Motor sets into firewall a good way...you still have pedal room...but gas is cramped. I ended up moving bed floor up 3", I think...unavoidable! Torque tube and shaft extend about 10". Build it to use coil-overs. I have factory C6Z springs and they look like they will be ok, but I have provisions for coil-overs if needed. Chop the cab!!! 1 1/2" will make all the difference...another big regret!
It is a massive project and much more than even I expected. But then my son took over because I was not getting anything done and it has turned into a Barrett-Jackson type build! I'll never get to drive it because I'll be afraid it will get a paint chip! Ha Ha!
Good luck! Hope it turns out, just as you hope!
Jimmy