'Morning Glory' 1971 C10 Stepside

[cruisinthe34]

Got the new Ididit column in and the steering shaft connected to the new power steering box. Getting started on the new Ron Francis wiring setup..... hoping to stab the motor and trans back in the truck and re assemble the front clip.

[cruisinthe34]

Got the engine and 700R4 installed and ran into our first major issue. We've added power brake booster and it's HUGE. Causes us to have to angle the air cleaner a bit....but STILL looks great.



Passenger Side:

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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:

[Dustmaker65]

Originally Posted by cruisinthe34

We got the new core support in the truck:

Where did you get you core support from?

[Strider]

Originally Posted by cruisinthe34

We got the new core support in the truck:

Good Day!
I know this is 4 years ago - but wanted to comment and ask a few questions.
Fabulous build! Just came across it. Also hopping up my inline 6.
Wondering if you can disclose which water neck that is and which top tad hose you used in this build? I am doing a similar build to my truck that is a long time coming! Many thanks for any information you can provide.

Hope you are well and that is a beautiful build.

[cruisinthe34]

Thanks for the kind words. Sadly I haven't been working on this truck much lately, but getting re started now. Not sure of your question, but the Accessory brackets are from ECIHotrodbrakes.com.

[cruisinthe34]

Finally updating some of this build progress. Here is the nearly finished interior.

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starting on the Bed Replacement project. I've ordered the new front bed panel (AMD), bedwood, and stainless hardware. I'm curious about best panels for bedsides and fenders for this 71 SWB Stepside.

[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 !!

[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!!!

[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

[Green67Stepper]

Originally Posted by 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

what brand and size shifter is that?

[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.