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CST10 · 06-30-2015, 08:00 PM

Hello,

I have an original 1968 C10 stepper with the 250 6 silly and 3 ott tranny. Paint, interior and drivetrain are all original. I did lower it 3/5 static drop and an hei distributor. Otherwise original with 23K mile truck.

I had said that I was going to leave as is because there aren't many like it around here...........but lately I've been having thoughts of molesting it and dropping in a High performance drivetrain and souping it up with horsepower.

What to do what to do..........

What would you do? And why?

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 08:01 PM

Engine.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 08:03 PM

Another

Andy4639 · 06-30-2015, 08:27 PM

It's your Truck!
Do what makes you happy. No one else matter's well maybe your wife!

**leddzepp** · 06-30-2015, 08:25 PM

It's your truck do what you want, who cares what anyone else thinks?

PanelDeland · 06-30-2015, 08:34 PM

Nice ride. Just ask yourself what you want. Keep in mind that the 6 is a great engine and will run virtually forever. Then go to a show and walk down a line of trucks. SBC's are great engines.so much so that they are the "bellybutton" of street rods. These trucks and many performance rides. In the end, you have to do what you will be happy with. Keep in mind that if you are looking for a true performance(or handling) machine, there are a lot of alternatives that are a lot lighter and easier to get that from.

midniteblues · 06-30-2015, 08:44 PM

a clean great looking/running oe 6 would be my choice in a clean great looking oe truck. but as said its yours do what cha want.

hugger6933 · 06-30-2015, 09:04 PM

The thing is can you yank out the engine and slide in a say 450 horse motor without looking back? The truck HAS to be enjoyed by you [and family] and if you have done all of that you want without bigger power then go for it. I don't think anyone here is gonna flame you for building the truck you WANT. Like I tell people at the sale they look at me crazy when I buy something to junk out and they say that would really make a clean builder and your gonna part it? I tell them Clean truck make clean parts. So you could think of it this way your so much ahead on making a clean hotrod out of what you have cause it is so clean and neat not much has to be done. Jim

darkhorse970 · 07-01-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Nice ride. Just ask yourself what you want. Keep in mind that the 6 is a great engine and will run virtually forever. Then go to a show and walk down a line of trucks. SBC's are great engines.so much so that they are the "bellybutton" of street rods. These trucks and many performance rides. In the end, you have to do what you will be happy with. Keep in mind that if you are looking for a true performance(or handling) machine, there are a lot of alternatives that are a lot lighter and easier to get that from.

I agree, this truck is so nice and original, I'd leave it as is. If you're serious about selling, shoot me a price.

Malamute · 06-30-2015, 08:59 PM

I have a 250 w/ 3OOT in my '71 and every time I drive it I wish it had an LS motor in it. It's staying that way for now but one day I'm going to put something in it that will increase the fun factor.

As others have said, do what makes you happy.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 09:12 PM

Well, I have a 70 with a 462 BB. And I have a 98 camaro with 600+hp ls1. So I have the power.

It's a nice truck but I always crave more power...........I'm addicted to power.

I tell myself in the sea and rows of sbc engines, the 68 stands out as different. Then I crank it up and putt putt away. Slowly. Lol

Part of me says keep it original and the devil in me says "drive it like ya stole it".

Then I thought I'd sell it and buy something I wouldn't dread modifying.

**68bowtie** · 06-30-2015, 09:16 PM

go crazy with it, but don't do anything that can't be undone. and save all the original parts.

indymachinist · 06-30-2015, 09:25 PM

Love the truck. It looks awesome. Would it be possible to do an LS swap and remove all 6 cyl stuff and hold on to it for a later date? In case you change your mind down the road?

I would totally swap it.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

go crazy with it, but don't do anything that can't be undone. and save all the original parts.

Now that's a good suggestion.

Mmorgan32 · 06-30-2015, 09:24 PM

It is a really cool truck I love the thought of having a straight 6 truck but I like power to. If u wanna be different and have some more power you can soup up the 6 banger header, intake, carb, cam. I don't know how crazy the power would be but it would be pretty cool in my opinion. Or go all out on it the sky is the limit ( and how much you want to spend) Just keep in mind they made a million of these trucks and it's not like it worth a sh@t load of money all stock.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mmorgan32

It is a really cool truck I love the thought of having a straight 6 truck but I like power to. If u wanna be different and have some more power you can soup up the 6 banger header, intake, carb, cam. I don't know how crazy the power would be but it would be pretty cool in my opinion. Or go all out on it the sky is the limit ( and how much you want to spend) Just keep in mind they made a million of these trucks and it's not like it worth a sh@t load of money all stock.

Now I had thought about this as an option already, I haven't explored the thought yet in detail but thought cam, head work with headers, Intake and carb. I figured maybe, just maybe I could hit the 250-275 hp with 300 TQ might satisfy me and still keep it unique and different in the sea of sbc trucks.

Anyone done this and have suggestions on what parts work best together.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 09:33 PM

Yea, I thought about an LS swap and hold the original equipment in case I wanted to swap back.

50bomb · 07-02-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CST10

Yea, I thought about an LS swap and hold the original equipment in case I wanted to swap back.

I never had one in an oldies but if you did and Ls swap I am almost sure you will never look back. Will want one in every ride you own. Heard great things about them. I want to put a 5.3 vortec in my 64 c10

Hubscrub · 07-02-2015, 09:08 AM

Be careful with what you decide, I did this with my 71. It was a long bed, inline 250 and 3 on the three. I made it a swb and built a 350 for it installed a rebuilt 700r4. I drove for little while and missed the original way it was now it sits behind the garage. I thought that's what I wanted sold most of the parts too so, I'm looking for another probably long bed to build. I was on a road trip other day coming through Missouri and seen one just like what I started with I missed it so bad called myself an idiot. Lol just saying think about it and I like being different, I like power but I have other cars for that.

CST10 · 07-02-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubscrub

Be careful with what you decide, I did this with my 71. It was a long bed, inline 250 and 3 on the three. I made it a swb and built a 350 for it installed a rebuilt 700r4. I drove for little while and missed the original way it was now it sits behind the garage. I thought that's what I wanted sold most of the parts too so, I'm looking for another probably long bed to build. I was on a road trip other day coming through Missouri and seen one just like what I started with I missed it so bad called myself an idiot. Lol just saying think about it and I like being different, I like power but I have other cars for that.

Yea. That's what I'm scared of it modifying it and then regretting it later down the road.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 09:37 PM

I know these inline 6 s are dam near indestructible in stock form.

Fldawg · 06-30-2015, 09:37 PM

If you go SBC don't do an LS motor, go old school v-8 283 or 327, Truck looks great
I know everyone is gonna get on me about the LS engine, but to me putting an LS engine in one of these truck is like putting a late model sportside bed on these trucks just don't seem right or look right

indymachinist · 06-30-2015, 09:39 PM

Do you have fab skills? Build a basic turbo charger setup for the straight 6. That would actually be really neat if done right.

Edit: fab skills. I meant to say fab.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by indymachinist

Do you have fan skills? Build a basic turbo charger setup for the straight 6. That would actually be really neat if done right.

I have found some info on turbo 6's. I even got a chevy 6 cylinder book on hot ridding them and turbos are in there.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

If you go SBC don't do an LS motor, go old school v-8 283 or 327, Truck looks great
I know everyone is gonna get on me about the LS engine, but to me putting an LS engine in one of these truck is like putting a late model sportside bed on these trucks just don't seem right or look right

I do rather the ol school look on these trucks. Nothing against modern engines as they are ultra reliable and dependable and for long term drivability they can't hardly be beaten.

It would be tough not to install a modern LS as they almost cost the same as ol school engines.

06-30-2015, 08:00 PM	#1
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Hello, I have an original 1968 C10 stepper with the 250 6 silly and 3 ott tranny. Paint, interior and drivetrain are all original. I did lower it 3/5 static drop and an hei distributor. Otherwise original with 23K mile truck. I had said that I was going to leave as is because there aren't many like it around here...........but lately I've been having thoughts of molesting it and dropping in a High performance drivetrain and souping it up with horsepower. What to do what to do.......... What would you do? And why? Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

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CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Engine. Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

06-30-2015, 08:03 PM	#3
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Another Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

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Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. It's your Truck! Do what makes you happy. No one else matter's well maybe your wife! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,053	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. It's your truck do what you want, who cares what anyone else thinks? __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Nice ride. Just ask yourself what you want. Keep in mind that the 6 is a great engine and will run virtually forever. Then go to a show and walk down a line of trucks. SBC's are great engines.so much so that they are the "bellybutton" of street rods. These trucks and many performance rides. In the end, you have to do what you will be happy with. Keep in mind that if you are looking for a true performance(or handling) machine, there are a lot of alternatives that are a lot lighter and easier to get that from. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. a clean great looking/running oe 6 would be my choice in a clean great looking oe truck. but as said its yours do what cha want. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

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hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. The thing is can you yank out the engine and slide in a say 450 horse motor without looking back? The truck HAS to be enjoyed by you [and family] and if you have done all of that you want without bigger power then go for it. I don't think anyone here is gonna flame you for building the truck you WANT. Like I tell people at the sale they look at me crazy when I buy something to junk out and they say that would really make a clean builder and your gonna part it? I tell them Clean truck make clean parts. So you could think of it this way your so much ahead on making a clean hotrod out of what you have cause it is so clean and neat not much has to be done. Jim

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Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. I have a 250 w/ 3OOT in my '71 and every time I drive it I wish it had an LS motor in it. It's staying that way for now but one day I'm going to put something in it that will increase the fun factor. As others have said, do what makes you happy.

06-30-2015, 09:12 PM	#11
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Well, I have a 70 with a 462 BB. And I have a 98 camaro with 600+hp ls1. So I have the power. It's a nice truck but I always crave more power...........I'm addicted to power. I tell myself in the sea and rows of sbc engines, the 68 stands out as different. Then I crank it up and putt putt away. Slowly. Lol Part of me says keep it original and the devil in me says "drive it like ya stole it". Then I thought I'd sell it and buy something I wouldn't dread modifying. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

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68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,804	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. go crazy with it, but don't do anything that can't be undone. and save all the original parts. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

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indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Love the truck. It looks awesome. Would it be possible to do an LS swap and remove all 6 cyl stuff and hold on to it for a later date? In case you change your mind down the road? I would totally swap it.

06-30-2015, 09:24 PM	#15
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. It is a really cool truck I love the thought of having a straight 6 truck but I like power to. If u wanna be different and have some more power you can soup up the 6 banger header, intake, carb, cam. I don't know how crazy the power would be but it would be pretty cool in my opinion. Or go all out on it the sky is the limit ( and how much you want to spend) Just keep in mind they made a million of these trucks and it's not like it worth a sh@t load of money all stock. __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

06-30-2015, 09:33 PM	#17
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Yea, I thought about an LS swap and hold the original equipment in case I wanted to swap back. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

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CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. I know these inline 6 s are dam near indestructible in stock form. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

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Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. If you go SBC don't do an LS motor, go old school v-8 283 or 327, Truck looks great I know everyone is gonna get on me about the LS engine, but to me putting an LS engine in one of these truck is like putting a late model sportside bed on these trucks just don't seem right or look right __________________ "Send in the clowns the goats are loose"

06-30-2015, 09:39 PM	#23
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: HELP! I'm having second thoughts on current set up. Do you have fab skills? Build a basic turbo charger setup for the straight 6. That would actually be really neat if done right. Edit: fab skills. I meant to say fab. Last edited by indymachinist; 06-30-2015 at 09:54 PM.

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