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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Guntown,MS
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Our Little Father Son Project
It all started with me swapping out the 5.3 in my '01 Silverado for a 6.0..and has spiraled out of control from there
![]() So, we had a little 5.3 sitting on a stand begging for a home. And I remembered my uncle saying something about a guy he knew had a 80 something K10 sitting in his yard that he may sell. So yep, we bought a truck for an engine. Backwards, huh? That was August of 2011. I wasn’t there when my Dad went to look at it and buy it. So I trusted his judgement..and this is what we got. When I saw it at first, I wasn’t so thrilled. It was COVERED in mud, mildew. Fenders were toast, hood was worthless, roof was caked with bondo. ![]() But the more I looked at it, the better I liked it. It had zero rust, bed was pretty decent. ![]() Found where the previous owners had been keeping track of maintenance, and found that the Th350 and Posi rear only had about 40k miles on them. Score! Goodwrench 350 has the same mileage, but popped a headgasket (the reason the PO parked it) To make a long story short, we dropped in the 5.3 and got it running! ![]() ![]() ![]() Was a pretty awesome feeling, but pretty short lived…first drive showed that EVERYTHING in the suspension was worn out. Round 2 of repairs. Ball joints, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, seals, etc, etc, etc..Also put in a ORD add a leaf to straighten out the front axle. As well as a steering box plate (steering box was held in by 2 bolts at this point) and steering box brace. (Expensive, but nice pieces) ![]() ![]() ![]() Got it back together again and said…well, now it just looks like crap. Round 3 of repairs. This is where we are today. Entire front clip was toast. Doors were full of bondo, roof was damaged previously and repaired with, you guessed it, more bondo. ![]() ![]() We have never done any body work so this has been quite the experience. Bought a stud puller and got most of the big dents out, bought a new front clip, and new doors. Have most everything smoothed with body filler and are now ready to start throwing some primer down. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ve been put on a recent assignment out of state for work. So we only get to work on it 2 weekends out of the month, so progress is pretty slow. Hope you like! |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Regina, SK, Canada
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
They are labours of love! It ain't work, it's more like a new relationship. And the upside now you really know what you have. Looks great. Another gem save from the scrap heap.
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
I like this truck reminds me of mine stance wise. Very nice truck.
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Sa-weet! Wish I worked that fast!
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Kirkland, WA
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
AJ, This is great. I wish all kids could do 2 things in life, 1) take their High School benediction (if they are still allowed to do that stuff in schools) at the American Cemetary in Normandy France and 2) build a truck with their dad. I too have a little father/son project going on and I am at Randy's Ring and Pinion in Everett WA having the 12 bolt rear regeared with 3.73 Eaton Posi. Its a 1970 GMC Short Wide we just dropped in a built 327 and a 200r4 (replaces 250 I6/Powerglide with 2.76:1 rear gears). Keep it up, it is something you both can be proud of - great job!
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Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
cool, way to bring it back to life
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Location: Guntown,MS
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
It was definately headed no where fast! Sitting on 4 flats under an oak tree! Thanks for the kind words. It's been an experience I'll never forget.
Here's a teaser shot of it on the wheels we'll be running ![]() ![]() |
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Quick Question
That blower motor/Heater does not look like the stock setup. what is it from? btw nice work so far |
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It's the factory set up. If you don't have A/C, I think it looks a bit different. Maybe that's why it doesn't look familiar to you??
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Location: Bartlett, TN
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Looks good AJ, what motor mounts did you use?
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
I used Trans Dapt, but they didn't put the engine back far enough, so we had to notch the actual frame motor mounts. So, if I was to do it over again, I'd use Dirty Dingo mounts as they look to give you more adjustability.
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Great story! I'm glad to see you spending quality time with your son and teaching him a really good life lesson. I have no doubt he will appreciate the truck so much more after building it with you.
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Got everything epoxied and 2k'ed over the last couple of weekends! Now it's time for more sanding
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
nice to see one saved..kool build
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Great build! Maybe I missed it, but what transfer case and trans did you use to do the swap? I may try swapping a 5.3 into the 4x4 that I have. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Nice progress so far! I like it
![]() Is the engine crossmember aftermarket and if so who made it? Keep the pictures coming. |
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Nice catch. Yep its an aftermarket setup. It's by Totally Naked Auto. They dont really mass produce them, but I got in touch with him and he hooked me up. It's for a big block but fits the deep oil pan set up of the 5.3 perfectly.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
That one looks nice! I'm planning on doing a similar swap and I was wondering if the pan would interfere with the stock crossmember. I've seen the one that ORD makes but the one you have caught my eye.
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Nice story and truck AJII i see ur from Guntown MS im from Southaven MS before moving up to Silex Mo. The 79 Big 10 i have is my Granddads from Batesville Ms im actually coming down there in about a month. Again sweet truck keep up the great work
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Yes, you are right about ORD crossmember, not sure which one I was thinking of.
Looking forward to watching your progress! |
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Re: Our Little Father Son Project
Cool truck!
Like those rims!!
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