Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX

[Curtb1971]

Ok so it's been 4 years since I've started this project and it way past time to get a build thread going. I'll try to update it to its current state. Here are some features of the truck.
-1971 shortbed c10
-2009 chevy 6.0, 4l60e, Hydro boost, buckets, tilt, tach, posi, wood bed, boyds tank, entropy radiator, Howell engine harness, AAW chassis harness

[Curtb1971]

There was not much there when I bought the truck but somehow it was begging for a second chance. After a lot of bodywork, sourcing panels, (3) sets of doors (amazing how a door looks good until you power wash it and rust holes pop through) I was able to send her to the blaster.

[Curtb1971]

Was planning on a LS swap from the get go but still hadn't found one so next set was paint the cab.

[Curtb1971]

Found a low mileage 6.0! Cleaned up the alum and shot a quick touch up coat on the block.

[brennahm]

Just starting a...similar, project. Looking forward to seeing how it goes.

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by brennahm

Just starting a...similar, project. Looking forward to seeing how it goes.

Hopefully can get more time to work on this and get it running. Had the truck 4 years and it's getting close.

[gage78]

This is one good looking truck, where did you score the 6.0?

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by gage78

This is one good looking truck, where did you score the 6.0?

Thanks man, I got it from Al's auto wrecking in commerce city around the beginning of 14'. Al's went out of business a couple month ago. It sucks pretty bad because the guys there were very helpful and the circumstances behind the closing.

[gage78]

Damn, andersen's is Greeley has good prices, but beating everyone else to a 6.0 is tough there

[goldenburb]

Originally Posted by brennahm

Just starting a...similar, project. Looking forward to seeing how it goes.

WOW Your first post. Welcome...
Its cool to see Colorado people posting. I never see c10.

Keep up the good work and info. ..

[DPowell]

Curtb1971,
I'd like to pick your brain about your hydroboost. Could I come by sometime and take a look? I need to get my C10 out for a little burn.

Doug

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by DPowell

Curtb1971,
I'd like to pick your brain about your hydroboost. Could I come by sometime and take a look? I need to get my C10 out for a little burn.

Doug

That would be fine by me. I'm headed out of town for the weekend but next week I'll be back. I'll shoot you a pm with my contact info. Be a good excuse to knock some carbon off and talk chevy trucks.

[MDPotter]

Originally Posted by Curtb1971

That would be fine by me. I'm headed out of town for the weekend but next week I'll be back. I'll shoot you a pm with my contact info. Be a good excuse to knock some carbon off and talk chevy trucks.

If I wasn't on the other side of the mountain, I would love to come see it. I also have a 6.0 and am slowly gathering LS swap parts. Do you mind sharing how you did your hydroboost setup?

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by MDPotter

If I wasn't on the other side of the mountain, I would love to come see it. I also have a 6.0 and am slowly gathering LS swap parts. Do you mind sharing how you did your hydroboost setup?

Anytime you're on the side that flows to the Mississippi feel free to give me a shout. As far as the hydroboost set up, it is out of a early 2000's astro van that was disc up front/drum rear. I ended up getting a new astro van master cylinder but used the proportioning valve out of the junkyard set up. I bought the mounting bracket to the firewall off captianfab here on the board but with that style bracket I needed to enlarge the hole on the firewall. Also I had to modify the rod from the pedal to the hydroboost by cutting then running a die to put on a all thread couple.with stop nuts on each side. I did that for a little adjustment if needed and a mechanical connection.
The astro van prop. valve uses the same style brake warning light as the truck did so a simple wire connection was all that was needed. For the pressure hoses off the pump and hb to power steering gear I think I used 09 2500 hoses. I needed to make a tube line with the 45 degree inverted flare to adapt to the late model hoses so took the two piece to a hydrologic line shop and they hooked me up with a weld a crimp. Kind of wished I ran a small power steering cooler in series with the return line back to the pump but I don't think I'll have overheating issues with the pump, only time will tell. Lots of work in the hydroboost set up but boy does it lock em up

[Putzer]

Originally Posted by MDPotter

If I wasn't on the other side of the mountain, I would love to come see it. I also have a 6.0 and am slowly gathering LS swap parts. Do you mind sharing how you did your hydroboost setup?

would like to see this as well. will be doing mine shortly

[MDPotter]

Thanks for the info Curt! It'll be awhile before I get to the hydroboost, but I'm doing a lot of research up front.

[68Gold/white]

Are the heads rectangle port, or cathedral port?

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Are the heads rectangle port, or cathedral port?

I couldn't answer that with complete confidence but I belive these are rectangle port. What ever a 09 silverado with a 6.0 had.

[Ol Blue K20]

Looking great, I like the color combo.

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looking great, I like the color combo.

Thank you! Almost picked medium blue and white but glad I did the orange.

[toolboxchev]

Awesome Build Curt! I like the way you are doing things especially in the dash unit. Custom is Custom is looks like there, is that an complete unit or are you fabbing your way through it?

By the way, thanks again for the exhaust manifolds, they have found their way onto my daily driver and working perfectly.

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Awesome Build Curt! I like the way you are doing things especially in the dash unit. Custom is Custom is looks like there, is that an complete unit or are you fabbing your way through it?

By the way, thanks again for the exhaust manifolds, they have found their way onto my daily driver and working perfectly.

Thanks man
Ahh, most of everything on this build has been fabbing my way through it but there is a lot of custom options guys are making for swappers. The dash cluster is a variety of parts from different members. LS1NOVA makes the speedo overlay (also the info to put it together), captainfab makes the housing the s-10 speedo mounts in and tbone1964 makes the volt gauge conversation. These guys make life easier making parts, putting the puzzle together is more of the challenge haha. Glad the manifolds are working out are your daily.

[Curtb1971]

Been super busy with work but got a chance to get her towed to the exhaust shop to get some pipes. Also installed the factory bucket under floor braces. Sure has collected a layer of dust lately

[DPowell]

I got to see this truck in person last night and Curt is really doing it right. Quality parts and quality workmanship. Seeing it in person and then looking back thru the pics in the thread gives you a great perspective on the amount of work that goes into one of these trucks.

Doug

[Curtb1971]

Originally Posted by DPowell

I got to see this truck in person last night and Curt is really doing it right. Quality parts and quality workmanship. Seeing it in person and then looking back thru the pics in the thread gives you a great perspective on the amount of work that goes into one of these trucks.

Doug

Thanks Doug, it was awesome hanging out and bs'in about old chevy trucks. You got one heck of a truck yourself. It's amazing the work that goes into one of these old rigs. Hope to hang out again soon.