'Morning Glory' 1971 C10 Stepside

[cruisinthe34]

Not the greatest Pic, but here's the transmission mount we fabricated for the 700R4:

[cruisinthe34]

We're about to finish up the complete Ron Francis re wire of this truck today. Going to install the new drive shaft. Install the new Core support and radiator. The re install the grill. Should be almost ready to re-fire this thing.

Ordered a new Old Air Under dash A/C unit. This truck never had A/C. Should be nice.

Hope to post more PICS later today.

[cruisinthe34]

We got the new core support in the truck:

[cruisinthe34]

We couldn't wait to start this thing. No radiator, no exhaust.... we STILL had to get her running...... The new gauges sprang to life.....



After re-wiring the whole truck, That was a relief !!

[Dustmaker65]

Originally Posted by cruisinthe34

We got the new core support in the truck:

Where did you get you core support from?

[cruisinthe34]

Dustmaker65
I ordered the core support through Summit Racing. It is a Goodmark product (may get it a little cheaper direct from them ????) the Part number is :
Goodmark Radiator Core Supports 4143-320-69

It's a QUALITY piece... Matches up perfectly.

[cruisinthe34]

FINALLY got the helper springs off. Stopped just short of burning them off. MUCH PB Blaster and persuasion with the BFH and threats of CUTTING the bolts off. We finally prevailed !

The truck drove through the neighborhood with open headers on Saturday. All seems to check out. Need to get the exhaust on and the hood back on, then we can work on lowering it etc.

[cruisinthe34]

Big Day, taking the '71 to have the exhaust done. Split manifold dual headers, been wanting this build for years. Hope I'm not disappointed. Photos to come once I bring her home from the muffler shop.

[Gus350]

Looks Killer great job truck looks great. How well did you like the wire harness was it hard to do. Thanks Kevin

[cruisinthe34]

Just back from exhaust shop with new turbo mufflers on the split manifold.

http://www.wvstreetrods.com/71_Split.mp4

More pics and clips to come.

[cruisinthe34]

Gus 350, I LOVE the Ron Francis kits. This is the fourth vehicle I have wired with Ron Francis and as for me personally, there is none better.

[jeh]

Getting it done just in time for the cruising weather!!!

[Rich916]

Nice job on the motor..Love it! glade to see you stay with the six.

Do you have the part # for the Power Steering Conversion kit?

[cruisinthe34]

Rich 916 I used the CPP Power steering box (500 series I believe) plus the pump hoses and reservoir. I have in my notes 796.40 for the whole outfit. (May have been a couple other pieces parts in there too).

Best bet is give them a call and tell em what you have. I can say, it makes ALL the difference !!

Here's a link:
http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...steer-this.htm

[cruisinthe34]

Now THIS is a steering wheel !!!:



Just got the new Steering Wheel last night ! I'll install it this weekend.

[cruisinthe34]

On bringing the 71 home from the exhaust shop my new Classic Instruments spedometer stopped working. I checked the wiring to be sure the exhaust shop didn't fry the wires etc, then called Classic Instruments and they tell me I have to run an SN74 box is I'm running VSS. I had everything wired directly, and it all worked for 27 miles. Classic says this can happen, but need the SN74. I've now ordered said SN-74 but am curious if anyone is running Classic Instrument VSS Speedo without the SN-74

[cruisinthe34]

Just moving two of the 'kids' into their new home:

[jeh]

Originally Posted by cruisinthe34

Just moving two of the 'kids' into their new home:

They look pretty content in their new home

[cruisinthe34]

Finally mounted the steering wheel. Got the new dash pad, and actually had to paint it as the only GREEN dash pads I found were the 'Olive' green.

Also note the new brake pedal (converted from 3 on the tree, and the new Torque converter lockout switch. Installed new 700R4

[cruisinthe34]

Been in a little 'lull'. Just installed new out side mirrors (with the LED turn indicators). New Nu Relic Power window system due today. More pics soon.

[cruisinthe34]

Just returned from the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville where I ordered my wheels and tires for the '71. Ordered the C5 Gun Metal from COY wheels. Working with Danny and others we decided on 17 x 8 on front with 235 x 55 R17s and 18 x 9.5 rear with 255 x 55 R18s. Besides the 4/6 drop should give me a nice wheel/rubber stagger 27.1 front and 28.6 rear.

Should get them in 2 weeks. Will post pics after.

[jeh]

Originally Posted by cruisinthe34

Just returned from the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville where I ordered my wheels and tires for the '71. Ordered the C5 Gun Metal from COY wheels. Working with Danny and others we decided on 17 x 8 on front with 235 x 55 R17s and 18 x 9.5 rear with 255 x 55 R18s. Besides the 4/6 drop should give me a nice wheel/rubber stagger 27.1 front and 28.6 rear.

Should get them in 2 weeks. Will post pics after.

Hey Steve, you might double check with COY's about the hub bore size of the rims. When I got my set of C57's from them they wouldn't fit!!!

[cruisinthe34]

Thanks Jason. I'll make that call in the morning.

Besides wheels and tires, I bought a Lift jack PRO and couldn't wait to set it up:



Should make the 4/6 Drop a LOT easier ! :

[cruisinthe34]

Got a little time in the shop today, Painted the new under dash A/C unit from 'Cold Air Products' today:


Also Started on the 4" ECE front drop setup on the front:

[cruisinthe34]

Finished the final paint on the under Dash A/C unit this morning: