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Akleypas · 01-06-2019, 11:11 PM

Hello, I have been working on my 71 for over a year now. I have recently decided to post my progress. When I got the truck it didn't run and had a lot of rust. During the course of a summer I cut out and replaced all rusted sheet metal on the cab. Had the frame sandblasted and powder coated. Installed a 4/6 ECE drop kit. Recently I have been installing an Ls LY6.

**LockDoc** · 01-06-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Akleypas

Hello, I have been working on my 71 for over a year now. I have recently decided to post my progress. When I got the truck it didn't run and had a lot of rust. During the course of a summer I cut out and replaced all rusted sheet metal on the cab. Had the frame sandblasted and powder coated. Installed a 4/6 ECE drop kit. Recently I have been installing an Ls LY6.

Sounds good, keep us posted on the progress.

Welcome to the board!

LockDoc

cornerstone · 01-07-2019, 01:12 AM

My turn..... Pictures please!

FRCvette · 01-07-2019, 07:12 AM

Sounds like you gotta bunch donee over the summer. Great, Let's see some pics.

Akleypas · 01-14-2019, 07:48 PM

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70LonghornCST · 01-17-2019, 12:01 AM

Welcome to the site! Great momentum on your project. I can't wait to see it as it progresses.

1911a1 · 01-17-2019, 01:20 AM

Thanks for posting!
Enjoyed the build pics.

Akleypas · 05-31-2019, 06:47 PM

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Sprayed bed liner on the bottom of the cab.

Akleypas · 05-31-2019, 06:48 PM

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Sprayed bed liner under the cowl of the truck

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Installed a Texas Speed stage 2 cam. Came with new valve springs, pushrods, front cover, and gaskets. I think installed corvette front drive assembly, and changed to a LS3 style intake

Akleypas · 06-26-2019, 05:31 PM

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Started putting together a stainless exhaust system. Thinking of using magna flow mufflers. Have any suggestions on good mufflers to use?

siggyfreud · 07-18-2019, 11:26 AM

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Started putting together a stainless exhaust system. Thinking of using magna flow mufflers. Have any suggestions on good mufflers to use?

Magnaflows can sound pretty nice. I've also been a fan of Borla and Corsa mufflers too. Little more subtle at idle/low RPM, but really open up when the engine breathes. Almost no wrong answer though when it comes to mufflers. I always use band clamps for them for a while until I'm happy with how they sound.

Akleypas · 07-18-2019, 01:19 PM

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Magnaflows can sound pretty nice. I've also been a fan of Borla and Corsa mufflers too. Little more subtle at idle/low RPM, but really open up when the engine breathes. Almost no wrong answer though when it comes to mufflers. I always use band clamps for them for a while until I'm happy with how they sound.

Sounds good, Im looking for a muffler that has a great sounding idle, but doesn't drone at highway speed. Is there a particular series of the magna-flow or bola that sounds the best?

TA_C10 · 06-27-2019, 12:18 AM

Dang dude, nice, lot of massive surgery you've done. Very nice. That motor is gonna be a runner too

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**raggedjim** · 06-27-2019, 02:21 PM

Nice work, love the ochre...

Good luck, Rg

Akleypas · 07-08-2019, 10:47 AM

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Got the cowl welded in this past weekend. Mostly filled in the old spot welds that held in the original cowl. Looking for a place to get OEM doors around the Houston area, any suggestions?

Stuntmonkey · 07-08-2019, 12:10 PM

Nice to see another aggie onboard!

Akleypas · 07-16-2019, 01:46 PM

Got some good work done this weekend. welded in the pass lower A-pillar. Cut and installed AC vents. And got some new doors, and a cowl. Next stop PAINT! Name: IMG_1931-1.jpg
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Akleypas · 07-16-2019, 01:48 PM

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Akleypas · 07-16-2019, 01:53 PM

Original 71 doors, that are practically flawless besides mirror holes and some veryminor dents.

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TA_C10 · 07-16-2019, 09:23 PM

Nice find there on those doors. Always best to stay with original if you can find em they say. Good progress on the truck, keep up the posts!

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mustang347 · 07-18-2019, 09:24 AM

if you don't mind me asking, where did you find the door mecca? I'm in the conroe area and am in need of two 71 model doors. TIA.

Akleypas · 07-18-2019, 01:21 PM

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if you don't mind me asking, where did you find the door mecca? I'm in the conroe area and am in need of two 71 model doors. TIA.

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01-06-2019, 11:11 PM	#1
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	College restoration. My 71 c10 Hello, I have been working on my 71 for over a year now. I have recently decided to post my progress. When I got the truck it didn't run and had a lot of rust. During the course of a summer I cut out and replaced all rusted sheet metal on the cab. Had the frame sandblasted and powder coated. Installed a 4/6 ECE drop kit. Recently I have been installing an Ls LY6. Last edited by LockDoc; 08-13-2019 at 11:10 PM.

01-07-2019, 01:12 AM	#3
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 71 c10 restoration My turn..... Pictures please! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

01-07-2019, 07:12 AM	#4
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: 71 c10 restoration Sounds like you gotta bunch donee over the summer. Great, Let's see some pics. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

01-14-2019, 07:48 PM	#5
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration

01-14-2019, 07:49 PM	#6
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration

01-17-2019, 12:01 AM	#7
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 71 c10 restoration Welcome to the site! Great momentum on your project. I can't wait to see it as it progresses. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

01-17-2019, 01:20 AM	#8
1911a1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winnsboro, Texas Posts: 86	Re: 71 c10 restoration Thanks for posting! Enjoyed the build pics.

05-31-2019, 06:47 PM	#9
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Sprayed bed liner on the bottom of the cab.

05-31-2019, 06:48 PM	#10
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Sprayed bed liner under the cowl of the truck

05-31-2019, 06:49 PM	#11
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration

05-31-2019, 06:54 PM	#12
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Installed a Texas Speed stage 2 cam. Came with new valve springs, pushrods, front cover, and gaskets. I think installed corvette front drive assembly, and changed to a LS3 style intake

06-26-2019, 05:31 PM	#13
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Started putting together a stainless exhaust system. Thinking of using magna flow mufflers. Have any suggestions on good mufflers to use?

06-27-2019, 12:18 AM	#16
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 71 c10 restoration Dang dude, nice, lot of massive surgery you've done. Very nice. That motor is gonna be a runner too . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

06-27-2019, 02:21 PM	#17
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,597	Re: 71 c10 restoration Nice work, love the ochre... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

07-08-2019, 10:47 AM	#18
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Got the cowl welded in this past weekend. Mostly filled in the old spot welds that held in the original cowl. Looking for a place to get OEM doors around the Houston area, any suggestions?



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07-08-2019, 12:10 PM	#19
Stuntmonkey Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Calgary Posts: 17	Re: 71 c10 restoration Nice to see another aggie onboard!

07-16-2019, 01:46 PM	#20
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Got some good work done this weekend. welded in the pass lower A-pillar. Cut and installed AC vents. And got some new doors, and a cowl. Next stop PAINT!

07-16-2019, 01:48 PM	#21
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Picked up a stock GM sway bar with new rubbers. Heard it is a huge upgrade to increase handling.

07-16-2019, 01:53 PM	#22
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Original 71 doors, that are practically flawless besides mirror holes and some veryminor dents.

07-16-2019, 09:23 PM	#23
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 71 c10 restoration Nice find there on those doors. Always best to stay with original if you can find em they say. Good progress on the truck, keep up the posts! . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

07-18-2019, 09:24 AM	#24
mustang347 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Huntsville Tx Posts: 4	Re: 71 c10 restoration if you don't mind me asking, where did you find the door mecca? I'm in the conroe area and am in need of two 71 model doors. TIA.

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