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06-18-2016, 01:54 AM
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71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Finally bought myself a c10 about five weeks ago and drove her home. This brings back great memories of my first c10 i owned in high school and my first date with my now wife of 19 years. Couldnt wait to get started on the ground up build. A good friend and i got it tor down to rolling chassis on a friday night now the fun begins.
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06-21-2016, 02:43 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Got frame all done and previous work of shortening frame redone before powder coating. Sent frame out for chassis black powder coating along with front end componets.
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06-21-2016, 08:25 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
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06-23-2016, 12:37 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Got roller assembled used eec 4/6 drop kit with there trailing arm crossmember and gen 3 ls mounts. Got rear shocks relocated and pan bar from eec setup. I rebuilt entire rear differential and installed 3.73 gears with yukon posi unit. Sand blasted and painted rear diff.
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06-23-2016, 08:29 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Awesome start! Hang tough.
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06-23-2016, 09:28 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Awesome! Watchin.....
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07-07-2016, 11:55 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Had some time with the holiday weekend so I rebuilt a 4l60e with heavy duty sprag sunshell and 5 pinion planetary gears. Used a transgo shift kit and high energy clutches. Painted and clear coated trans and installed aluminum pan. Got brake lines ran and flared. Feels good to have a major componets finished!
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07-25-2016, 03:24 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Been awhile since I updated the build. Took lq4 engine apart and had valve job done. Installed a z06 corvette camshaft and valve springs. Assembled and painted motor. Ready for install now
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08-12-2016, 10:40 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
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 Following, good looking build. |
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08-13-2016, 12:49 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Thanks everyone for the compliments. I got alot done sinow last post. I'll have to take some more pictures.
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07-25-2016, 05:26 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Keep up the good work... Just finished my LS swap and let me tell you,,, you want regret it once your done and have all the demons worked out...Casey
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07-25-2016, 06:46 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Thanks. If you don't mind send me a picture of where you put ecm and hoe it looks under the hood!
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07-26-2016, 12:24 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Looking good so far
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07-26-2016, 06:02 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Awesome build, progress is looking great
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07-26-2016, 07:34 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Another- you made that look easy. Quick work, Chassis Looks fantastic. Carry On.
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07-26-2016, 03:14 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Thanks guys slowly but surely getting there.
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07-30-2016, 01:58 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Got motor and transmission sitting in frame last night now cab needs to be set back on for mock up of ac etc.
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07-30-2016, 11:50 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Very nice build! You are getting busy and doing a great job!
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07-31-2016, 11:33 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
What did you do for the motor mounts/perches on the frame? Frame is looking good!
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07-31-2016, 06:22 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
I used perches and mounts from ece there gen 3 mounts come complete with all hardware etc. Mounts have about an inch of movement forward or rearward. Using there trans crossmember as well. Hope that helps.
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08-05-2016, 09:39 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Got cab back on and checked clearance. Fit like a glove now time to mock up brake booster and ac system.
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08-06-2016, 09:25 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
I'll be watchin'
This looks like an awesome build!!!
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08-13-2016, 10:15 PM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Looks great so far! Can't wait to see more. I'll be following this one. I'm also dropping in a LQ4.
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08-14-2016, 12:15 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Thanks what year Lq4 are you doing and where are you mounting the ecm?
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08-15-2016, 12:34 AM
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Re: 71 C10 6.0 LS ground up build
Got interior taken out this weekend and was happy with floor and cab condition. Also finished up modification to my Ls wiring harness. Also got steam port tapped into the waterpump.
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