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JUN1269 · 09-08-2019, 01:30 PM

Bought the truck in 2009. Never did anything to it but change the oil and eventually put a 454 big block in it...10 years later and motivated by the builds on this site, here's my attempt to build something as cool as I've seen throughout the years.

cornerstone · 09-08-2019, 06:26 PM

Welcome aboard! That’s a very sharp truck you have there! I’d love to see more pics of it. What are the current plans for it? I’m just about sure I will paint mine the same blue as yours.

JUN1269 · 09-08-2019, 09:04 PM

Currently a long bed c20. Plan on shortening it...making it a SWB, swaping the leaf springs for trail arms, air bags and etc. Also got rid of the of the 454. Going twin turbo 5.3 with a 4L80E.

JUN1269 · 09-08-2019, 09:13 PM

454 big block....my dad's choice as I was growing up. Therefore it was mine...going modern with the LS

JUN1269 · 09-09-2019, 11:34 AM

5.3L. Forged pistons, rods and ARP studs.

siggyfreud · 09-09-2019, 01:32 PM

Looks like a great place to start! Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

**MySons68C20** · 09-09-2019, 01:36 PM

Sub'd, I like it!

JUN1269 · 09-09-2019, 02:37 PM

BTR staged 3 cam, FITech engine management...KBS Motor coater paint (awesome stuff).

JUN1269 · 09-09-2019, 02:40 PM

KBS motor coater

siggyfreud · 09-09-2019, 02:50 PM

Looking awesome! I've never used the FiTech stuff, have you dove into it yet?

notsolo · 09-09-2019, 03:09 PM

Impressive, did you have the short block machined?

JUN1269 · 09-09-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

Impressive, did you have the short block machined?

Negative sir didn't have it machined...just cleaned up and painted to look pretty. Regret not doing so but I have a spare motor that I snagged from a 2004 Tahoe for $200

JUN1269 · 09-10-2019, 12:41 PM

Wasn't sure what turbo headers to go with. Seen a few different variations.

JUN1269 · 09-09-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Looking awesome! I've never used the FiTech stuff, have you dove into it yet?

Never used the FiTech before either. A few friends have and recommended that I do so as well. We'll see how it works with a boosted application. Planning on running 15lbs of boost.

NASTY-LSX · 09-10-2019, 01:28 PM

Awesome, who make the header pipe in the first pic?? thanks

JUN1269 · 09-10-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY-LSX

Awesome, who make the header pipe in the first pic?? thanks

Those are XS Power. Found them on eBay...Decided not to go with either of those.

notsolo · 09-10-2019, 07:03 PM

Could not tell from your photo but the bore looked newly honed....she cleaned up good then you added a party hat. ....yikes...hold on.

**MDPotter** · 09-11-2019, 09:14 AM

That thing is going to rip. Maybe one day I'll pull my engine back out and build it up like this.

JUN1269 · 09-11-2019, 12:04 PM

Bed removed...need to do "something" with those leaf springs.

siggyfreud · 09-11-2019, 01:08 PM

Yup, those leafs aren't going to love the power you're about to bring down on them . . .

JUN1269 · 09-11-2019, 02:55 PM

My thoughts as well...hope this will sufffice.

JUN1269 · 09-13-2019, 01:27 PM

Leaf springs and rear diff removed...really don't know what to do with the diff. Maybe a Ford 9 inch?

JUN1269 · 09-14-2019, 06:24 PM

Decided to go with headers that put the turbos in an angle. Not quite sure what I want to do with the intercooler(s). A large single or duals?

cornerstone · 09-15-2019, 12:55 AM

Breakin out the big guns! I'm curious how you know you won't have any clearance issues.

JUN1269 · 09-15-2019, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Breakin out the big guns! I'm curious how you know you won't have any clearance issues.

There's always clearance issues... bought a 3 in 1 plasma cutter/welder to assist when those issue arise...cut here, cut there...move this, fabricate that...change plans LOL.

09-08-2019, 01:30 PM	#1
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Bought the truck in 2009. Never did anything to it but change the oil and eventually put a 454 big block in it...10 years later and motivated by the builds on this site, here's my attempt to build something as cool as I've seen throughout the years. Attached Images Last edited by JUN1269; 09-09-2019 at 02:38 PM.

09-08-2019, 06:26 PM	#2
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Welcome aboard! That’s a very sharp truck you have there! I’d love to see more pics of it. What are the current plans for it? I’m just about sure I will paint mine the same blue as yours. __________________ 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.

09-08-2019, 09:04 PM	#3
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Currently a long bed c20. Plan on shortening it...making it a SWB, swaping the leaf springs for trail arms, air bags and etc. Also got rid of the of the 454. Going twin turbo 5.3 with a 4L80E.

09-08-2019, 09:13 PM	#4
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. 454 big block....my dad's choice as I was growing up. Therefore it was mine...going modern with the LS Attached Images

09-09-2019, 11:34 AM	#5
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. 5.3L. Forged pistons, rods and ARP studs. Attached Images

09-09-2019, 01:32 PM	#6
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Looks like a great place to start! Looking forward to seeing this one come together. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

09-09-2019, 01:36 PM	#7
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 925	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Sub'd, I like it!

09-09-2019, 02:37 PM	#8
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. BTR staged 3 cam, FITech engine management...KBS Motor coater paint (awesome stuff). Attached Images

09-09-2019, 02:40 PM	#9
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. KBS motor coater Attached Images Last edited by JUN1269; 09-09-2019 at 02:46 PM.

09-09-2019, 02:50 PM	#10
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Looking awesome! I've never used the FiTech stuff, have you dove into it yet? __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

09-09-2019, 03:09 PM	#11
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,481	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Impressive, did you have the short block machined? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

09-10-2019, 12:41 PM	#13
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Wasn't sure what turbo headers to go with. Seen a few different variations. Attached Images

09-10-2019, 01:28 PM	#15
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Awesome, who make the header pipe in the first pic?? thanks

09-10-2019, 07:03 PM	#17
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,481	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Could not tell from your photo but the bore looked newly honed....she cleaned up good then you added a party hat. ....yikes...hold on. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

09-11-2019, 09:14 AM	#18
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. That thing is going to rip. Maybe one day I'll pull my engine back out and build it up like this. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax



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09-11-2019, 12:04 PM	#19
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Bed removed...need to do "something" with those leaf springs. Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

09-11-2019, 01:08 PM	#20
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Yup, those leafs aren't going to love the power you're about to bring down on them . . . __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

09-11-2019, 02:55 PM	#21
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. My thoughts as well...hope this will sufffice. Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

09-13-2019, 01:27 PM	#22
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Leaf springs and rear diff removed...really don't know what to do with the diff. Maybe a Ford 9 inch? Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

09-14-2019, 06:24 PM	#23
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Decided to go with headers that put the turbos in an angle. Not quite sure what I want to do with the intercooler(s). A large single or duals? Attached Images __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

09-15-2019, 12:55 AM	#24
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build. Breakin out the big guns! I'm curious how you know you won't have any clearance issues. __________________ 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.

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