Spnknu's 72 on air with an LSx

[Spnknu]

1972 C-10 step-side 350/350 setup with a 12 bolt rear end. Day i brought her home.


Cab corners and rockers are gone. Luckily a rust free cab came with the truck in the purchase so no need to worry about replacing that stuff.

Few weeks after purchasing the truck and doing burnouts in the local neighborhood I found a set of mint 67 front fenders and doors.


Days later I found a 72 short fleet side bed that was in ok shape and picked that up as well. Not really a fan of the step side and didn't want to cut it up for bags either.


sizing up the bed


taking the steps off.


powerwashing the frame and yes i have a mohawk


couldn't stand the papa surf paint so i got out the rattle can and some funyuns.

Found a new powerplant on CL as I have a cam, lifters, springs and rods for it.



Ripped off the front clip and power washed the frame.

Its current state is the last picture. I waiting to pull the cab, motor and trans and sand blasting my frame for powdercoat.

Plans are currently:

- bag it with Porterbuilt DM & Arms, SS7's, 4-link with an Accuair e-level system laying frame on 22" Coys
- 5.3/4L60E swap with LS6 intake/heads, cam, springs, lifters & rockers, flat top pistons and a tune. Looking for 400hp at the wheels if I can do it without breaking the bank
- shave marker lights, tailgate and gas tank

Object is to have a solid driver/cruiser I can take to shows, drive daily and just cruise around in.

Currently in research/tear down phase right now. I'll try and post pictures as I go. Any suggestions, compliments or questions are openly accepted.