IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

effects66 · 12-16-2012, 10:46 PM

Well it's finally about that time to get this project on the road. I have been researching, collecting parts and what not for the past year. This site has been invaluable to a lot of the research that I did. So, with no further a do, here we go.

Truck is a 1970 that I have had for ruffly 6 years now. Since I have had it, just did minor stuff to it to get it running and look decent. Most wast just simple cosmetic stuff. the paint is not perfect, if fact it was painted by a student as a project. It's a 10-15 footer. Interior wise, i put new carpet, 2001 Silverado power seats and a little Chrome. It has a little massaged 350 with 350 turbo in it now. Thats about all that has been done to date.

The ultimate goal is a Pro-Touring build, but time and $$ will dictate how fast and much I do. Hopefully I will get close. Keep in mine, this will be a driver and not a show car. I plan on driving it hard with another goal of taking it on the 2013 Power Tour.

Well, here we go...

As she sits now:

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INTERIOR:

ENGINE:

Now the plans:

LQ9 with comp High Lift Cam, new comp springs, L92 heads, GM single plane intake, cts-v oil pan - DONE
FAST EFI conversion (to look like carb) - DONE
relocate coil packs (with new coil packs) - DONE
vintage air front runner system - DONE
new flex plate
build 4l80e (with tci controller)
New LSX swap radiator (with dual fans)
smooth firewall
new inner fenders
relocate tank to back with Boyd's tank
plum new fuel system
setup dual batter setup and relocate to under bed
Complete Ridetech air suspension with E3 controller
New custom billet dash
New Autometer gauges
Ididit tilt column
rewire whole truck (American auto wire)
wire tuck
custom drive shaft
rebuilt rear end with eaton posi - DONE
porter build cross braces and shock tower - DONE

And the boxes pile up:

effects66 · 12-16-2012, 10:56 PM

And the heart:

start

and now:

sorry about the crappy cell pix. I will try to get better pix up

litew8 · 12-16-2012, 11:07 PM

looks like a beast!

effects66 · 12-17-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

looks like a beast!

It should be a small hand full

I modeled the engine build after a couple of magazine builds, with of course some of my own mods and appearance goodies. Should make somewhere in the range of 500-550hp engine. So 400-440hp RWHP. We will see. Once up and running, I will take it to the dyno to see.

Ghostryder79 · 12-16-2012, 11:18 PM

Why Mess with a good thing? To make it THAT much better, duh! I'm in for this.

NewType72 · 12-18-2012, 02:58 AM

great start I always love a good sized parts pile

builtbyKane · 12-18-2012, 09:33 AM

That's a nice pile of parts.
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**CC69Rat** · 12-18-2012, 09:47 AM

WOW .. this is going to be good! Subscribed.

**67cheby** · 12-18-2012, 10:16 AM

SWEET ! nice work cant wait to see more !

bigguy69 · 12-18-2012, 10:18 AM

im liking it

Low Elco · 12-18-2012, 04:16 PM

That engine...is sexy. Nice little truck!

effects66 · 12-18-2012, 10:04 PM

Thanks for the reply's everyone. I am totally excited about this.

As promised, here are a couple of better pictures of the engine right now:

LSX sitting and waiting...

And next, DECONSTRUCTION and mock up starts:

old 350 out

Started to clean the frame with wire wheel:

and then talked myself into just powered coating the frame. So, that is what I am going to do now. I might as well, everything is pretty much off and going to be replaced anyways, so it would be a waste to put on this new gear on a rusty looking frame.

So for now finished back suspension, fabed a bracket underneath bed for airpod and mocked up boyds fuel tank.

rear air bag on early classic trailing arm and c-notch:

airpod and bracket:

porterbuild cross braces (excellent product!):

interior semi gutted:

and my left overs, which are for sale if anyone wants:

steering column

inner fenders

radiator, shroud, a arms upper and lower & fuel tank

effects66 · 12-20-2012, 11:31 PM

Cab and Bed seperated:

Frame done with mock up and now off to powered coat:

Now just need to fill all the holes in the cab, smooth the firewall and start planing where to run and hide all the wires and harnesses.

mooseknuckles · 12-20-2012, 11:52 PM

gonna be an awesome build man!

effects66 · 12-24-2012, 07:46 PM

Had some time so wired up the new gauge cluster

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Tshort1 · 12-24-2012, 07:54 PM

Where did you get that dash panel, I love it and would like to get one? Looks like your doing a great build cant wait to see the finished truck!

widewhite70 · 12-24-2012, 09:13 PM

Looks like a good project! I'm in!

**CC69Rat** · 12-24-2012, 09:21 PM

Question.. the frame support bar behind the shock bar. One side is over the frame rail and the other side its under the frame rail.

Do they mount that way? I dont know.. Im asking. Im about to do the same on my truck.
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NewType72 · 12-25-2012, 12:11 AM

Wow moving right along awesome brother so hey what kind of panels are these? I've never seen them before are they custom?

effects66 · 12-25-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tshort1

Where did you get that dash panel, I love it and would like to get one? Looks like your doing a great build cant wait to see the finished truck!

The dash panel is from Doc's Kustoms. Great people. I modified one of their panels to get the look I wanted. Still undecided but might wrinkle paint the dash panel to mimic the original dash look

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Question.. the frame support bar behind the shock bar. One side is over the frame rail and the other side its under the frame rail.

Do they mount that way? I dont know.. Im asking. Im about to do the same on my truck.
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No, they do not mount this way. I was simply mocking it up. It goes in between the frame rails. It's a tight fit and didn't want to bang it in and then have to bang it out.

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Originally Posted by NewType72

Wow moving right along awesome brother so hey what kind of panels are these? I've never seen them before are they custom?

If you are talking about the door panels, I had gotten these from someone local that was selling them from his truck. I don't know if these are stock.

effects66 · 12-25-2012, 04:42 PM

Correction on the door panels, they are original look. You can get them from LMCtruck.

**Palf70Step** · 12-25-2012, 08:58 AM

Lot of nice stufff going to be in this truck. It ios looking real good.

northern 85 · 12-25-2012, 09:33 AM

Wow !! This looks like fun

RexDodge · 12-25-2012, 04:24 PM

Very nice...

NewType72 · 12-26-2012, 02:38 AM

Really? I've just never seen them like that must be special for LMC the wood insert usually encases the handles in it and the arm rest would be the longer squatty one instead of the 67-71 style for the metal door panels. I'm Learning something new everyday

12-16-2012, 10:46 PM	#1
effects66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 206	IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Well it's finally about that time to get this project on the road. I have been researching, collecting parts and what not for the past year. This site has been invaluable to a lot of the research that I did. So, with no further a do, here we go. Truck is a 1970 that I have had for ruffly 6 years now. Since I have had it, just did minor stuff to it to get it running and look decent. Most wast just simple cosmetic stuff. the paint is not perfect, if fact it was painted by a student as a project. It's a 10-15 footer. Interior wise, i put new carpet, 2001 Silverado power seats and a little Chrome. It has a little massaged 350 with 350 turbo in it now. Thats about all that has been done to date. The ultimate goal is a Pro-Touring build, but time and $$ will dictate how fast and much I do. Hopefully I will get close. Keep in mine, this will be a driver and not a show car. I plan on driving it hard with another goal of taking it on the 2013 Power Tour. Well, here we go... As she sits now: <br> INTERIOR: ENGINE: Now the plans: LQ9 with comp High Lift Cam, new comp springs, L92 heads, GM single plane intake, cts-v oil pan - DONE FAST EFI conversion (to look like carb) - DONE relocate coil packs (with new coil packs) - DONE vintage air front runner system - DONE new flex plate build 4l80e (with tci controller) New LSX swap radiator (with dual fans) smooth firewall new inner fenders relocate tank to back with Boyd's tank plum new fuel system setup dual batter setup and relocate to under bed Complete Ridetech air suspension with E3 controller New custom billet dash New Autometer gauges Ididit tilt column rewire whole truck (American auto wire) wire tuck custom drive shaft rebuilt rear end with eaton posi - DONE porter build cross braces and shock tower - DONE And the boxes pile up: Last edited by effects66; 12-16-2012 at 11:06 PM.

12-16-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
effects66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 206	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas And the heart: start and now: sorry about the crappy cell pix. I will try to get better pix up

12-16-2012, 11:07 PM	#3
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas looks like a beast! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Why Mess with a good thing? To make it THAT much better, duh! I'm in for this. __________________ 2007 VW GTI - SOLD, 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Hemi 4x4 - TRADED (POS), 2006 Silverado 2500 Dirtymax, 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R (wrecked), 2006 SV650, 2015 ZX-6R 1968 C10 CST LWB "..... Long beds are like the slightly chubbier sisters to the hot chick, still cute with a lot more to like. hahahaha!" - OrtegaMotor

12-18-2012, 02:58 AM	#6
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas great start I always love a good sized parts pile __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

12-18-2012, 09:33 AM	#7
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas That's a nice pile of parts. Posted via Mobile Device

12-18-2012, 09:47 AM	#8
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas WOW .. this is going to be good! Subscribed. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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12-18-2012, 04:16 PM	#11
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12-18-2012, 10:04 PM	#12
effects66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 206	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Thanks for the reply's everyone. I am totally excited about this. As promised, here are a couple of better pictures of the engine right now: LSX sitting and waiting... And next, DECONSTRUCTION and mock up starts: old 350 out Started to clean the frame with wire wheel: and then talked myself into just powered coating the frame. So, that is what I am going to do now. I might as well, everything is pretty much off and going to be replaced anyways, so it would be a waste to put on this new gear on a rusty looking frame. So for now finished back suspension, fabed a bracket underneath bed for airpod and mocked up boyds fuel tank. rear air bag on early classic trailing arm and c-notch: airpod and bracket: porterbuild cross braces (excellent product!): interior semi gutted: and my left overs, which are for sale if anyone wants: steering column inner fenders radiator, shroud, a arms upper and lower & fuel tank

12-20-2012, 11:31 PM	#13
effects66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 206	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Cab and Bed seperated: Frame done with mock up and now off to powered coat: Now just need to fill all the holes in the cab, smooth the firewall and start planing where to run and hide all the wires and harnesses.

12-20-2012, 11:52 PM	#14
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas gonna be an awesome build man! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-24-2012, 07:46 PM	#15
effects66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 206	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Had some time so wired up the new gauge cluster Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2012, 07:54 PM	#16
Tshort1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pikeville, NC Posts: 144	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Where did you get that dash panel, I love it and would like to get one? Looks like your doing a great build cant wait to see the finished truck!



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12-24-2012, 09:13 PM	#17
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Looks like a good project! I'm in! __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

12-24-2012, 09:21 PM	#18
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Question.. the frame support bar behind the shock bar. One side is over the frame rail and the other side its under the frame rail. Do they mount that way? I dont know.. Im asking. Im about to do the same on my truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-25-2012, 12:11 AM	#19
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Wow moving right along awesome brother so hey what kind of panels are these? I've never seen them before are they custom? __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

12-25-2012, 04:42 PM	#21
effects66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 206	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Correction on the door panels, they are original look. You can get them from LMCtruck.

12-25-2012, 08:58 AM	#22
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,262	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Lot of nice stufff going to be in this truck. It ios looking real good. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-25-2012, 09:33 AM	#23
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Wow !! This looks like fun

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NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: IT's TIME! Agent Orange under the knife... Merry Xmas Really? I've just never seen them like that must be special for LMC the wood insert usually encases the handles in it and the arm rest would be the longer squatty one instead of the 67-71 style for the metal door panels. I'm Learning something new everyday __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

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