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HalfCaseKustoms · 07-27-2014, 01:05 PM

Hey all, I figured I would introduce myself after a couple weeks of lurking. My name is Casey, from MA. I am an airbrush artist by trade and mechanic/fabricator hobbiest. Last month I sold my '06 Jeep LJ in search of a c10. I found this '71 up in NH, originally from SC and has never seen a New England winter. Previous owner did all the body/interior work. Everything is new except the original 350/3speed manual. Coil drop 3" front and 5" rear. Runs pretty good but that didn't stop me from sourcing a 2005 6.0LS and 4L80e out of a 2500 van. I got the stock harness and computer, PS pump and alt with it too. I think I'm going to use the dirty dingo mounts with poly bushings and cpp adaptors, DT headers, and cpp tranny cross member. I have a good friend who has done a few turboed LS swaps in various vehicles and has modified the stock harness and flashed the ECM. I will be hiring him to do the wiring/tuning.
I plan on finding an automatic steering column/shifter. I guess my only question at the moment is can I use the stock driveshaft? And what do I need to match it up to the said tranny?

JHT67 · 07-27-2014, 06:47 PM

Wow, now that's a way to get into the 67-72 chevy truck game. Welcome to the board.

jvs99560 · 07-27-2014, 07:11 PM

What motor and trans do you have?

jvs99560 · 07-27-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jvs99560

What motor and trans do you have?

I just read your post again and saw you motor and trans setup. Thats really cool and really pricey. Haha.

yuccales · 07-27-2014, 08:50 PM

Very nice rig!

79azc10 · 07-27-2014, 07:31 PM

Looks really good

HalfCaseKustoms · 07-27-2014, 09:06 PM

Wasn't too bad actually. I think I got a pretty good deal. I looked at about ten different 64-72 trucks ranging from $5k-25k. It's hard to find one up here that doesn't need a ton of body work. I think the 13k I paid for it was very fair. I couldn't paint a truck for less than $4k. I don't have any pics of the engine compartment or chassis but it's just as clean as the outside. I can't wait to get rid or the sloppy column shift and get that new engine in her... Stay tuned for a little bit of airbrush work on the tailgate and glove box.
If anyone is interested find HalfCaseKustoms on Facebook or Instagram.
There is some other stuff I need to adress, like putting bags in the rear so I can actually haul bikes and a trailer, and put stock springs back in the front and do drop spindles so I don't chew through front tires. I plan on driving it regularly.

Rod Run · 07-27-2014, 11:32 PM

Looks good!

If you like going for multi-day cruises in and around the MA area, check us out at www.northeastrodrun.com, or you can even look us up on Facebook

Turbo1dr · 07-27-2014, 11:42 PM

Very nice looking truck. There's enough room under the hood for an additional power adder....(cough)....turbo/intercooled.

HalfCaseKustoms · 07-28-2014, 10:34 AM

Turbo1dr in time! I see you have a GN! Ever hear of cotton's performance out of agawam MA? Brian and Jack are real good friends of mine and known for their incredible GN's. He will be my turbo go-to guy. He just built a 4.6l LS powered Pontiac Grand Prix putting down somewhere around 900hp to the wheels. If you haven't you must check them out www.cottonsperformance.com

07-27-2014, 01:05 PM	#1
HalfCaseKustoms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Southwick MA Posts: 25	New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Hey all, I figured I would introduce myself after a couple weeks of lurking. My name is Casey, from MA. I am an airbrush artist by trade and mechanic/fabricator hobbiest. Last month I sold my '06 Jeep LJ in search of a c10. I found this '71 up in NH, originally from SC and has never seen a New England winter. Previous owner did all the body/interior work. Everything is new except the original 350/3speed manual. Coil drop 3" front and 5" rear. Runs pretty good but that didn't stop me from sourcing a 2005 6.0LS and 4L80e out of a 2500 van. I got the stock harness and computer, PS pump and alt with it too. I think I'm going to use the dirty dingo mounts with poly bushings and cpp adaptors, DT headers, and cpp tranny cross member. I have a good friend who has done a few turboed LS swaps in various vehicles and has modified the stock harness and flashed the ECM. I will be hiring him to do the wiring/tuning. I plan on finding an automatic steering column/shifter. I guess my only question at the moment is can I use the stock driveshaft? And what do I need to match it up to the said tranny?

07-27-2014, 06:47 PM	#2
JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Wow, now that's a way to get into the 67-72 chevy truck game. Welcome to the board. __________________ Going through life's daily grind, I can feel the effects of this physical body's fleeting days, But with a young spirit I look toward a brighter day, knowing that in the eyes of eternity, I am but a babe in the arms of my Lord.........

07-27-2014, 07:11 PM	#3
jvs99560 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: argyle mo Posts: 59	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed What motor and trans do you have? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634124

07-27-2014, 08:50 PM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Very nice rig!

07-27-2014, 07:31 PM	#6
79azc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tucson az Posts: 171	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Looks really good

07-27-2014, 09:06 PM	#7
HalfCaseKustoms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Southwick MA Posts: 25	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Wasn't too bad actually. I think I got a pretty good deal. I looked at about ten different 64-72 trucks ranging from $5k-25k. It's hard to find one up here that doesn't need a ton of body work. I think the 13k I paid for it was very fair. I couldn't paint a truck for less than $4k. I don't have any pics of the engine compartment or chassis but it's just as clean as the outside. I can't wait to get rid or the sloppy column shift and get that new engine in her... Stay tuned for a little bit of airbrush work on the tailgate and glove box. If anyone is interested find HalfCaseKustoms on Facebook or Instagram. There is some other stuff I need to adress, like putting bags in the rear so I can actually haul bikes and a trailer, and put stock springs back in the front and do drop spindles so I don't chew through front tires. I plan on driving it regularly.

07-27-2014, 11:32 PM	#8
Rod Run Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 777	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Looks good! If you like going for multi-day cruises in and around the MA area, check us out at www.northeastrodrun.com, or you can even look us up on Facebook __________________ ______________________ www.northeastrodrun.com

07-27-2014, 11:42 PM	#9
Turbo1dr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 177	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Very nice looking truck. There's enough room under the hood for an additional power adder....(cough)....turbo/intercooled. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super - Factory Big Block - Second (1987-89) & Fourth (2014-) Owner - To be restored 1978 Turbo Malibu - Owned since 1986 1987 Grand National Aerocoupe -1 of 1 1988 LeSabre T-Type - Supercharged

07-28-2014, 10:34 AM	#10
HalfCaseKustoms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Southwick MA Posts: 25	Re: New around here, with a "new" '71 short bed Turbo1dr in time! I see you have a GN! Ever hear of cotton's performance out of agawam MA? Brian and Jack are real good friends of mine and known for their incredible GN's. He will be my turbo go-to guy. He just built a 4.6l LS powered Pontiac Grand Prix putting down somewhere around 900hp to the wheels. If you haven't you must check them out www.cottonsperformance.com



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