1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zach_carver · 11-21-2015, 10:16 PM

Here it goes guys! My C10 has been driven a lot for the last 2 years been used as a DD truck. Original power plant was a 1965 327, turbo 350 and PS, PDB. The truck picked up a nickname as Snoopy the day I brought it home by my mother in law. It came from it having alot of plasti dip. PO had painted all trim, grille, wheels, everything black. Well I got it home removed all spray paint and got started putting back closer to original well besides a few things. Truck got disc brakes added in the front and all new moog steering and suspension parts, and a 5/7 static drop kit with a basic C notch. After that truck got all new oak wood bed added, being that it had a plywood bed when I bought. Well last week coming home from Panama city Beach Florida from cruising the coast which was 8.5hr drive one way, the engine dropped a valve and scattered the entire bottom end. Being that I'm already a huge LS guy it was no question what to do. This week I picked up a 2007 trailblazer SS motor and trans. Ls2 with 4l70e. Super excited to get started, hate not being able to drive my C10. Any guys with some insight on these trucks I appreciate any help, tips, tricks anything. Being this is my first ls swap I'm doing lots and lots of research. Plan to retain factory fuel tank, and plumb in a fairly stock motor. I'm on a budget, so any pointers I appreciate. Sorry to be long winded. Hard to be quiet on something I love sooo much! Thanks guys.

zach_carver · 11-21-2015, 10:43 PM

namloc · 11-22-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zach_carver

Nice project.LS swap is cool.Budget build was my plan also on my 60 swb GMC. Have fun.

flashed · 11-21-2015, 11:11 PM

Looks good ,where you at in Blue Ridge ,used to spend a lot of time up there ,my mom lives in Morganton.

mjh1965 · 11-22-2015, 04:17 AM

I'll be along for the ride on this one . I would love an LS motor but the cost of getting them to the Uk just makes it unaffordable .

zach_carver · 11-22-2015, 10:20 AM

I actually live in Morganton also! Yea I've been wanting to do the LS swap awhile, finally got lucky and found one close to home and affordable.

Grizz1963 · 11-22-2015, 10:32 AM

"Welcome" to you and your build, despite being here for some time.

Like Martin above, I would love a truck with all the modern stuff attached, but over here in England it would be a costly exercise, so I am happy to watch and cheer your build.

zach_carver · 11-22-2015, 02:19 PM

Thanks guys for all the support! Gonna be acquiring some parts in near future and do some cleaning and painting on motor to get ready to install!

zach_carver · 11-24-2015, 08:57 AM

Thanks guys, Ive removed all original harness and all AC components. Im removing trans now to have the tailshaft changed. Also getting old motor and trans out of the truck currently. Will post more updates along the way..

cheessee · 11-28-2015, 05:09 PM

I'm a friend of yours on fb I took a couple pics of your truck at the fall rod run in pigeon forge...love this build

zach_carver · 11-28-2015, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cheessee

I'm a friend of yours on fb I took a couple pics of your truck at the fall rod run in pigeon forge...love this build

Thanks alot man! I'm excited to get started once I got some parts here. Lot of stuff ordered.

cheessee · 11-28-2015, 07:37 PM

Nice can't wait to see.. I'm looking for a 5.3 for my 63

zach_carver · 11-29-2015, 12:44 AM

Oh, by looking at your sig I figured you were already LS swapped

cheessee · 11-29-2015, 08:47 PM

Nah I wish lol I got another project to finish first

zach_carver · 12-01-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cheessee

Nah I wish lol I got another project to finish first

You sound like me, I keep a million things going on. The GTO has been put on hold till the C10s done though. Post up them pictures you took if you still have them. The ones from pigeon forge.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-01-2015, 02:48 PM

I'm ready to watch this one, subscribed!

zach_carver · 12-07-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

I'm ready to watch this one, subscribed!

Im sure this one wont be near as nice as yours, im 25 and on a pretty tight budget unfortunately. Itll be awesome when done though!!! Trucks practically my DD so ive gotta get to going on it. Cleaned engine yesterday, waiting for trans to get done to start the install. Trans guy found some burnt clutches when replacing output shaft so hes gonna rebuild for me. Dont want to have to pull again for awhile.

zach_carver · 12-19-2015, 09:52 AM

Well so far here's all I've got lol motor is in now but that's about it. Was able to mock up my electric fans also. Trying to keep yall updated, I just keep forgetting to take pictures lol

chevy49 · 12-19-2015, 09:48 PM

nice build I would also like to do an ls in my 65 but for now the 350 will have to work.

zach_carver · 01-12-2016, 11:36 PM

Well guys I haven't updated and posted like I wanted to but gonna try and get it caught up.. I have some pics to show my budget LS2 C10 build. Truck is running and driving, drove 60 miles today to work and back. Have a coolant leak from where I plumbed in my steam port into upper radiator hose. Gonna pick up a new correct piece to install the steam port. Anyways I'm gonna upload some pics!

zach_carver · 01-12-2016, 11:38 PM

**Palf70Step** · 05-19-2016, 05:21 AM

Nice looking truck. Enjoying the changeover read.

northern 85 · 05-19-2016, 05:56 AM

Very nice work,cool truck!

flashed · 05-19-2016, 09:36 AM

That truck is nice and that wood bed is a thing of beauty.

brady01 · 05-22-2016, 09:34 PM

Snoopy's new friend!

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11-21-2015, 10:16 PM	#1
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Here it goes guys! My C10 has been driven a lot for the last 2 years been used as a DD truck. Original power plant was a 1965 327, turbo 350 and PS, PDB. The truck picked up a nickname as Snoopy the day I brought it home by my mother in law. It came from it having alot of plasti dip. PO had painted all trim, grille, wheels, everything black. Well I got it home removed all spray paint and got started putting back closer to original well besides a few things. Truck got disc brakes added in the front and all new moog steering and suspension parts, and a 5/7 static drop kit with a basic C notch. After that truck got all new oak wood bed added, being that it had a plywood bed when I bought. Well last week coming home from Panama city Beach Florida from cruising the coast which was 8.5hr drive one way, the engine dropped a valve and scattered the entire bottom end. Being that I'm already a huge LS guy it was no question what to do. This week I picked up a 2007 trailblazer SS motor and trans. Ls2 with 4l70e. Super excited to get started, hate not being able to drive my C10. Any guys with some insight on these trucks I appreciate any help, tips, tricks anything. Being this is my first ls swap I'm doing lots and lots of research. Plan to retain factory fuel tank, and plumb in a fairly stock motor. I'm on a budget, so any pointers I appreciate. Sorry to be long winded. Hard to be quiet on something I love sooo much! Thanks guys. __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

11-21-2015, 10:43 PM	#2
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

11-21-2015, 11:11 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Looks good ,where you at in Blue Ridge ,used to spend a lot of time up there ,my mom lives in Morganton.

11-22-2015, 04:17 AM	#5
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB I'll be along for the ride on this one . I would love an LS motor but the cost of getting them to the Uk just makes it unaffordable . __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

11-22-2015, 10:20 AM	#6
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB I actually live in Morganton also! Yea I've been wanting to do the LS swap awhile, finally got lucky and found one close to home and affordable. __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

11-22-2015, 10:32 AM	#7
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB "Welcome" to you and your build, despite being here for some time. Like Martin above, I would love a truck with all the modern stuff attached, but over here in England it would be a costly exercise, so I am happy to watch and cheer your build. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-22-2015, 02:19 PM	#8
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Thanks guys for all the support! Gonna be acquiring some parts in near future and do some cleaning and painting on motor to get ready to install! __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

11-24-2015, 08:57 AM	#9
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Thanks guys, Ive removed all original harness and all AC components. Im removing trans now to have the tailshaft changed. Also getting old motor and trans out of the truck currently. Will post more updates along the way.. __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

11-28-2015, 05:09 PM	#10
cheessee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mount Juliet, Tn Posts: 138	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB I'm a friend of yours on fb I took a couple pics of your truck at the fall rod run in pigeon forge...love this build __________________ 1963 GMC swb sbw 5.3/4l60e porterbuilt From middle Tennessee 60-66 hood for sale or trade for bench seat rust free nose little pin holes on top message for more details..

11-28-2015, 07:37 PM	#12
cheessee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mount Juliet, Tn Posts: 138	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Nice can't wait to see.. I'm looking for a 5.3 for my 63 __________________ 1963 GMC swb sbw 5.3/4l60e porterbuilt From middle Tennessee 60-66 hood for sale or trade for bench seat rust free nose little pin holes on top message for more details..

11-29-2015, 12:44 AM	#13
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Oh, by looking at your sig I figured you were already LS swapped __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

11-29-2015, 08:47 PM	#14
cheessee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mount Juliet, Tn Posts: 138	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Nah I wish lol I got another project to finish first __________________ 1963 GMC swb sbw 5.3/4l60e porterbuilt From middle Tennessee 60-66 hood for sale or trade for bench seat rust free nose little pin holes on top message for more details..

12-01-2015, 02:48 PM	#16
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB I'm ready to watch this one, subscribed! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-19-2015, 09:52 AM	#18
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Well so far here's all I've got lol motor is in now but that's about it. Was able to mock up my electric fans also. Trying to keep yall updated, I just keep forgetting to take pictures lol __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

12-19-2015, 09:48 PM	#19
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB nice build I would also like to do an ls in my 65 but for now the 350 will have to work.



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01-12-2016, 11:36 PM	#20
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Well guys I haven't updated and posted like I wanted to but gonna try and get it caught up.. I have some pics to show my budget LS2 C10 build. Truck is running and driving, drove 60 miles today to work and back. Have a coolant leak from where I plumbed in my steam port into upper radiator hose. Gonna pick up a new correct piece to install the steam port. Anyways I'm gonna upload some pics! __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

01-12-2016, 11:38 PM	#21
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

05-19-2016, 05:21 AM	#22
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Nice looking truck. Enjoying the changeover read. __________________ 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!

05-19-2016, 05:56 AM	#23
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB Very nice work,cool truck!

05-19-2016, 09:36 AM	#24
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1965 Snoopy C10 build, LS2, SWB That truck is nice and that wood bed is a thing of beauty.

05-22-2016, 09:34 PM	#25
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