1963 C10 SWB Big Window Build

[c10Mang]

Engine looks sick!!! Can wait for you to get this thing on the road. Want to know how that swaybar works.. I think I need one!

[Clyde65]

Dirty,

where are you located in N. Cali? My daughter lives near Arcata

[DRTYRAT30]

Thanks all, i am for sure having fun with this one. Oh and i'm in Lodi

[DRTYRAT30]

Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Looking awesome bro!!! Saw your video on YouTube ... What brand are those headers? For camaro/chevelle?
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They are Flowtech i belive for 88-90's chevy trucks. I have seen them in summits catalog. The frame had to be notched a little to fit, but not much. here is the link

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-11504FLT/

[64shortc10]

Motor look clean! Keep it going!
Tony from Norcal

[creep]

Very cool! Now hurry up so we can see it finished!

[DRTYRAT30]

Thanks man. I have been working on running all my hardlines for fuel and trans cooler. Installed a new carpet and trying to figure out what i want to do for a seat, i have the OG seat thats in great shape just would need a recover and i have a 1992 chevy bench that would need a recover also. I think the stock bench would look cool and would be cheeper to recover.

I have been working with Nate at Porterbuilt on getting all the proper measurments for him to input into his super computer for me to order the correct size two piece driveshaft from a local shop.

I should start hanging sheet metal soon.......

Oh and i picked up my air ride set-up from Jason at AVS

Viair comp.
Accuair VU4
5gl tank ect...

[64shortc10]

Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Thanks man. I have been working on running all my hardlines for fuel and trans cooler. Installed a new carpet and trying to figure out what i want to do for a seat, i have the OG seat thats in great shape just would need a recover and i have a 1992 chevy bench that would need a recover also. I think the stock bench would look cool and would be cheeper to recover.

I have been working with Nate at Porterbuilt on getting all the proper measurments for him to input into his super computer for me to order the correct size two piece driveshaft from a local shop.

I should start hanging sheet metal soon.......

Oh and i picked up my air ride set-up from Jason at AVS

Viair comp.
Accuair VU4
5gl tank ect...

ITCHING to see some pics! Very cool truck DRTYRAT!
Tony from Norcal

[franky69c10]

Originally Posted by 64shortc10

ITCHING to see some pics! DRTYRAT!

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[scum1]

man what size tires are those..i really like the look of em. btw this build is a whole 'nuther level of awesome.

Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Started the tear down process, getting ready for my Dropmembers

[DRTYRAT30]

Thanks man, They are 225/75-15's im going to be taking these off soon to install some smoothies with bullet caps and skinny whites.

[DRTYRAT30]

Well i got the engine done, all the hardlines for fuel and trans cooler. Made a bracket to mount my air tank and started on the wiring for the air ride ect... Got the driveline in and made my carrier bearing shim to make the angles right. So its getting close to be on the road soon then on to the body & paint.

[DRTYRAT30]

Originally Posted by 61 son of a Gun

Looks like the Dude across the street from you has got a 70s chevy P/U .

Yep, its a mid 70's chevy. He also has a 66 impala hes restoring in the garage. Its good to have car guys in your hood, they dont complain about noise when your running a air hammer for 4 hours knocking rivets out of a frame

[bharrison1]

Man you do nice work!!!!!

[64shortc10]

Looking GOOD! Just an idea for paint?
Tony from Norcal

[Dinos63]

Always such nice work kat!!

[DRTYRAT30]

Thanks guys...I got the engine fired today and broke-in the cam/lifters. Set the timing and it runs sweet and loud with bare headers. I also got the front end on it also, ill post some new pics soon.

[c10Mang]

Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Well i got the engine done, all the hardlines for fuel and trans cooler. Made a bracket to mount my air tank and started on the wiring for the air ride ect... Got the driveline in and made my carrier bearing shim to make the angles right. So its getting close to be on the road soon then on to the body & paint.

Just a lil fyi, those carrier bearings are jank.. I broke two of them.. Maybe yours will work better??

I got the billet one here: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=80

it's nice:]

[DRTYRAT30]

You must have a proper angle on your shaft's to lessin the stress its under at higher rpm's, if not it will damage the bearing. The one i have is a moog from Carquest and its what was recomended by my driveline builder and Nate at PB. A well balanced shaft and good angles is the key for these things to work. For me i'm at -5* on trans -2* on first shaft 0* on bearing +3* on second shaft and 0* on axle at 5" ride height. Thanks man.

[c10Mang]

Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

You must have a proper angle on your shaft's to lessin the stress its under at higher rpm's, if not it will damage the bearing. The one i have is a moog from Carquest and its what was recomended by my driveline builder and Nate at PB. A well balanced shaft and good angles is the key for these things to work. Thanks man.

Yeah.. I knew you were goin know what is up.. my angle is kinda off i think..

[boat]

what kind of radiator are you running ........... thanks steve

[DRTYRAT30]

Originally Posted by c10Mang

Yeah.. I knew you were goin know what is up.. my angle is kinda off i think..

From your pics it looks like maybe your rear axle/diff might be pointing down a little much. Maybe it just needs a shim under your blocks.

[DRTYRAT30]

Originally Posted by boat

what kind of radiator are you running ........... thanks steve

I went to my local radiator shop and got one for a 63-66 c10 3 row for V-8 not sure on the part number but it was $198.00

[boat]

im still deciding on which one i should go with thanks

[Captainfab]

I agree 110% That is the absolute best carrier bearing to use. I just don't understand why more people don't use them instead of that whimpy POS that hangs from above. Of course proper setup makes all the difference too.

Your truck is looking excellent as always DRTYRAT30

Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

You must have a proper angle on your shaft's to lessin the stress its under at higher rpm's, if not it will damage the bearing. The one i have is a moog from Carquest and its what was recomended by my driveline builder and Nate at PB. A well balanced shaft and good angles is the key for these things to work. For me i'm at -5* on trans -2* on first shaft 0* on bearing +3* on second shaft and 0* on axle at 5" ride height. Thanks man.