69 c10 -- first project!!

[Notch1988]

Any updates?

[noonzor]

not yet, but will very soon!!

[noonzor]

motor went in to the eng shop yesterday to get cleaned and mag'd. once i hear back from them i'll know better where to go next. for now im working on setting up this new garage, new insulation, electrical, lighting and drywall. should be all moved in next week, unfortunately theres not enough room for my truck so its in storage at my folks acerage till i make room.
ive decided to make this winter engine building time, im quite excited as this will be my first ever forced induction build! i sat down with the engine shop rep and discussed my vision and how he can help me make it all work, im quite excited after what we discussed and the numbers we came up with. i dont think it will dissapoint me or you!!

all for now,
kyle.

[noonzor]

so the trucks moved to its temporary new home till the spring. got my dropmember powdercoated, and heres a teaser of whats goin in the 6.0L .

[68GMCCustom]

does this mean you're adding a stroker crank?

[noonzor]

nope. i will be using the stock crank with forged rods n pistons as well as new bearings and rings all set up for forced induction. due to cost ive decided against twin turbo and decided to build for a single 76mm turbo instead. i'll have the longblock built by christmas, and im hoping to get a built 4l80e FOR christmas (most likely a gift to myself haha) then i can put them in place and see what trimming i have to do to the cab so i can start my bodywork on it next spring.

[noonzor]

stopped by the shop today, took a few pics. everything should be done next week and then its build time!!

[69CST-V]

Great progress forward. Keep us posted.

[Notch1988]

mmmm shiney new parts...

[68GMCCustom]

purdee!

[noonzor]

just figured i'd share...

i had a dream last night that the truck was built and i was cruising around town in it, waving to people as i drove by..... something tells me im gettin anxious to get this baby on the road! haha

anyone else have truck dreams? haha

[hick]

Originally Posted by noonzor

just figured i'd share...

i had a dream last night that the truck was built and i was cruising around town in it, waving to people as i drove by..... something tells me im gettin anxious to get this baby on the road! haha

anyone else have truck dreams? haha

I day dream about driving my truck WHILE driving my truck haha

But the day dreams are post modifications...

[noonzor]

so due to some confusion with the shop ill be bringin the motor home to blueprint and preassemble myself. this will be the first time ive ever done it so im a little nervous, but between this forum ls1tech and my "how to build ls engines" book i have full confidence. just waiting for the shop to install my cam bearings then ill bring it home, most likely weds next week.

[noonzor]

pictures are fun... heres some of the progression of my new garage, and of my first por15 test run! tried the bursh on attempt this time. ill definitly spray it when i do my frame.

[noonzor]

and im posting this cause it cracks me up, anyone with dogs will laugh aswell. after finishing up in the garage last night this is where i found my dog. haha

[noonzor]

so ive brought almost everything home from the machine shop. key "ALMOST". aside from forgetting to order new cam bearings setting me back a week, they now inform me that they had the wrong rods aswell. so now im waiting another week or so for the proper rods to get in and then they have to rebalance the rotating assembly. last time i ever use this shop, and will suggest others go elsewhere as well. what was supposed to take 2 weeks, has now been 5.

[PHAT TONY]

.....nice.

[tk-mpl]

Just found and read your thread. It is looking good and I can't wait to see the finished engine setup. I am wanting to go with twins. I was impressed with the power of the LS and now want MORE! LOL

Trevor

[noonzor]

Originally Posted by tk-mpl

Just found and read your thread. It is looking good and I can't wait to see the finished engine setup. I am wanting to go with twins. I was impressed with the power of the LS and now want MORE! LOL

Trevor

thanks man, yeah im pretty excited. im building the motor right now, almost have the shortblock together should be done by next weekend. ive got two bulged discs in my back right now so progress has been really slow for the last few months. hopefully some real updates in a month or two.

[noonzor]

teaser of what ive been doing in my spare time lately..... so close to building.

[noonzor]

still on pre-assembly. bearing clearances to come.

[hahjoel]

Where you get your drop member from? I haven't decided which one I am going with.
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[noonzor]

its the latest version of the dropmember from porterbuilt.

[noonzor]

drawing has never been a strong point of mine, but when your off work and on disability you need something to help pass the time.... so heres about 2hrs of reminding myself that i cant draw worth a **** haha. man i sure hope my truck comes out looking better then this.

[tubbedII]

Haha...don't feel bad...Chip Foose had to start somewhere!!!