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lonassc10 · 10-08-2011, 12:42 AM

Picked her up a month ago, 305 auto, newer paint, Texas Truck only bad spot is on the pass. Door. Super clean underneath. I picked her up to just haul material from lowes to work on my house. New Plan....... Drop her add 20 Eagle 225s, and ls swap.
This is what she looked like when i got her...

Ordered DJM 5/5 Kit
front pic

Rear Done

20" eagle 225

Tires Nitto 245/40/20 rrr and Nitto 305/35/20

Truck on eagles

2004 5.3 4l60e got tank , pump, rad., pedal, ecu, all wiring, drive shaft, etc.

ordered new smaller chrome mirrors, and rear cab molding, and solid back glass. Harness and ecu, are in transit back to me from S@S performance.

J Knight · 10-08-2011, 02:45 AM

Great lookin truck, nice changes you've made.
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**old Rusty C10** · 10-08-2011, 07:48 AM

sounds like a good plan to me for a real nice truck! keep us updated

lonassc10 · 10-08-2011, 08:16 PM

Thanks Guys.

chrohm · 10-08-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonassc10

Thanks Guys.

post pics when you get the mirrors, thinking about doing this on my 86 black c10 as well

chevy_skills · 10-08-2011, 10:44 PM

that front picture the front end looks lowered while rear is stock hight is that correct? how low is the front in that picture.

lonassc10 · 10-09-2011, 12:46 AM

Yeah the front pic was with just djm spindles and springs. it was a 5/5 kit
spindles and springs in the front

lonassc10 · 10-15-2011, 10:27 PM

Updates....... Out with the old in with the new!!!

Finished fuel sysytem. used 87 sending unit, high flow pump, corvette filter regulator.

ran out of daylight, starting back on her tomorrow.... used stock manifolds, no problems.

lonassc10 · 10-15-2011, 10:31 PM

lonassc10 · 10-16-2011, 10:28 PM

Fired truck up today, first turn of the key. what a great feeling, finished up trans mount. left to do is finish cooling, exhaust, gas pedal, and shift linkage.

killthewabbit · 10-16-2011, 10:47 PM

Impressive!

MCCLELLAN103 · 10-16-2011, 10:47 PM

Very nice truck, a head turner for sure.
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Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-16-2011, 11:07 PM

Sweet looking truck its coming along great. Keep up the good work and then go have some fun cruising it. Going to be killer when its done nice work

franky69c10 · 10-16-2011, 11:27 PM

nice build

bbbc10 · 10-17-2011, 04:22 AM

looks good!! wht bs you runing an how much clearence u got in rear? i have a 6" drop in rear.

lonassc10 · 10-17-2011, 03:47 PM

Ill have to check backspacing, i just ordered 20 by 10 and how ever they came. 305 35 20 nitto, on rear and theres plenty of room on each side, may add spacer just to bring em out a hair.

lonassc10 · 10-17-2011, 03:55 PM

Update on parts. dropped off drive shaft today to be shortened, ordered b&m mega shifter, and won black leather GTO buckets on ebay. also added CAI kit auto zone had on shelf for 5.3,

shot of new solid glass

Engine bay still being organized, have to mount ecm and relays. Fab Pedal. add ls 6 stuff.

and thanks for all the good words!!

bbbc10 · 10-17-2011, 05:11 PM

thanx for info! keep up the good work!

CrazyJesster · 10-17-2011, 09:38 PM

lonassc10 i like the front grille of your 82. i like it better than mine even heh. very nice truck man

Your41Plague12 · 10-17-2011, 09:44 PM

I love the truck. Wish it had the original 82 grille though, not many of them left! Regardless, I wouldn't change a thing about it.

CrazyJesster · 10-17-2011, 09:58 PM

the black really sets it off also the truck is awsome. i wish mine looked half as good

lonassc10 · 10-18-2011, 12:18 PM

Thanks guys....appreciate all the good words.

lonassc10 · 10-30-2011, 08:25 PM

Updated pics added rear cab trim, cleaned up bay a bit , mounted seats.

also had exhaust done true duals with super 44s.
next project is upgarde to autometer gauges, and build custom full length center console

my4by2 · 10-30-2011, 08:35 PM

Man this is turning into one sweet build!!!! Keep the pics coming!

lonassc10 · 12-16-2011, 11:43 PM

Few pics...suspension settled a bit. home made console
also installed 373 and Posi last weekend. Had exhaust from super 44s back changed to 3 inch pipe. deepened the sound nice.

10-08-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	My 82 C10 Build Picked her up a month ago, 305 auto, newer paint, Texas Truck only bad spot is on the pass. Door. Super clean underneath. I picked her up to just haul material from lowes to work on my house. New Plan....... Drop her add 20 Eagle 225s, and ls swap. This is what she looked like when i got her... Ordered DJM 5/5 Kit front pic Rear Done 20" eagle 225 Tires Nitto 245/40/20 rrr and Nitto 305/35/20 Truck on eagles 2004 5.3 4l60e got tank , pump, rad., pedal, ecu, all wiring, drive shaft, etc. ordered new smaller chrome mirrors, and rear cab molding, and solid back glass. Harness and ecu, are in transit back to me from S@S performance.

10-08-2011, 02:45 AM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: My 82 C10 Build Great lookin truck, nice changes you've made. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-08-2011, 07:48 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: My 82 C10 Build sounds like a good plan to me for a real nice truck! keep us updated __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#4
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Thanks Guys.

10-08-2011, 10:44 PM	#6
chevy_skills Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: fort walton beach Posts: 34	Re: My 82 C10 Build that front picture the front end looks lowered while rear is stock hight is that correct? how low is the front in that picture.

10-09-2011, 12:46 AM	#7
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Yeah the front pic was with just djm spindles and springs. it was a 5/5 kit spindles and springs in the front

10-15-2011, 10:27 PM	#8
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Updates....... Out with the old in with the new!!! Finished fuel sysytem. used 87 sending unit, high flow pump, corvette filter regulator. ran out of daylight, starting back on her tomorrow.... used stock manifolds, no problems.

10-15-2011, 10:31 PM	#9
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build

10-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#10
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Fired truck up today, first turn of the key. what a great feeling, finished up trans mount. left to do is finish cooling, exhaust, gas pedal, and shift linkage.

10-16-2011, 10:47 PM	#11
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: My 82 C10 Build Impressive!

10-16-2011, 10:47 PM	#12
MCCLELLAN103 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 85	Re: My 82 C10 Build Very nice truck, a head turner for sure. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ To Broke to be Fast

10-16-2011, 11:07 PM	#13
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: My 82 C10 Build Sweet looking truck its coming along great. Keep up the good work and then go have some fun cruising it. Going to be killer when its done nice work __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-16-2011, 11:27 PM	#14
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: My 82 C10 Build nice build __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

10-17-2011, 04:22 AM	#15
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: My 82 C10 Build looks good!! wht bs you runing an how much clearence u got in rear? i have a 6" drop in rear.

10-17-2011, 03:47 PM	#16
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Ill have to check backspacing, i just ordered 20 by 10 and how ever they came. 305 35 20 nitto, on rear and theres plenty of room on each side, may add spacer just to bring em out a hair.



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10-17-2011, 03:55 PM	#17
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Update on parts. dropped off drive shaft today to be shortened, ordered b&m mega shifter, and won black leather GTO buckets on ebay. also added CAI kit auto zone had on shelf for 5.3, shot of new solid glass Engine bay still being organized, have to mount ecm and relays. Fab Pedal. add ls 6 stuff. and thanks for all the good words!! Last edited by lonassc10; 10-17-2011 at 04:12 PM.

10-17-2011, 05:11 PM	#18
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: My 82 C10 Build thanx for info! keep up the good work!

10-17-2011, 09:38 PM	#19
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	Re: My 82 C10 Build lonassc10 i like the front grille of your 82. i like it better than mine even heh. very nice truck man __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842 Last edited by CrazyJesster; 10-17-2011 at 09:56 PM.

10-17-2011, 09:44 PM	#20
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: My 82 C10 Build I love the truck. Wish it had the original 82 grille though, not many of them left! Regardless, I wouldn't change a thing about it. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-17-2011, 09:58 PM	#21
CrazyJesster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 557	Re: My 82 C10 Build the black really sets it off also the truck is awsome. i wish mine looked half as good __________________ Project 82 ReBoRn http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441842

10-18-2011, 12:18 PM	#22
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Thanks guys....appreciate all the good words.

10-30-2011, 08:25 PM	#23
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Updated pics added rear cab trim, cleaned up bay a bit , mounted seats. also had exhaust done true duals with super 44s. next project is upgarde to autometer gauges, and build custom full length center console

10-30-2011, 08:35 PM	#24
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: My 82 C10 Build Man this is turning into one sweet build!!!! Keep the pics coming! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

12-16-2011, 11:43 PM	#25
lonassc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: parkersburg wv Posts: 18	Re: My 82 C10 Build Few pics...suspension settled a bit. home made console also installed 373 and Posi last weekend. Had exhaust from super 44s back changed to 3 inch pipe. deepened the sound nice. Last edited by lonassc10; 12-16-2011 at 11:50 PM.

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