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Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
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 |
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Re: Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
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.
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Re: Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
Was planning on a LS swap from the get go but still hadn't found one so next set was paint the cab.
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Re: Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
Found a low mileage 6.0! Cleaned up the alum and shot a quick touch up coat on the block.
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Re: Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
Just starting a...similar, project. Looking forward to seeing how it goes.
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This is one good looking truck, where did you score the 6.0?
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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.
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Damn, andersen's is Greeley has good prices, but beating everyone else to a 6.0 is tough there
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Its cool to see Colorado people posting. I never see c10. Keep up the good work and info. ..
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Re: Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
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
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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.
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Re: Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
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?
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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 ![]()
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Re: Bonnie 1971 SWB LSX
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.
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Are the heads rectangle port, or cathedral port?
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Looking great, I like the color combo.
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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. |
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![]() 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. ![]()
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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
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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
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