Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10

[cornerstone]

To my shame almost another year has zipped by with zero progress. Now Loyd is a recycle bin and a catch all....

[MDPotter]

The good news is that your powertrain is new enough that you still have a few years before it becomes as common as a gen 3/4 swap.

Don't sweat it though - you're probably doing more important things with your time and money. But I do cringe a little bit seeing it full of recycling.

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by MDPotter

The good news is that your powertrain is new enough that you still have a few years before it becomes as common as a gen 3/4 swap.

Don't sweat it though - you're probably doing more important things with your time and money. But I do cringe a little bit seeing it full of recycling.

Thanks Potter, truth is I sometimes wish I'd left the original 350/350 combo in there. The main reason I went the route I did was for the added power and reliability. I went to the C10 Nationals yesterday and I think it's safe to say that anything BUT original is the norm these days. I'd estimate 85% of all the trucks had a modern drivetrain. If a guy wanted to stand out of the crowd now, a clean 350 would do it.

[Kronald_70GMC]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

If a guy wanted to stand out of the crowd now, a clean 350 would do it.

This is exactly why I am going with an era correct 396 BB.

[TexasLS1]

I have to commend you for trying, but when they said “Milk, it does a body good”, they didn’t mean it would do your body work for you!!!

Sorry, I couldn’t resist a cheesy joke...

Srsly tho, we totally know how it goes with life getting busy, lots of other things take precedent and it’s not easy to find free time. Thanks for taking the time to update tho and let us know about Lloyd, you’ll get there and we’ll look forward to progress as it comes.

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by TexasLS1

I have to commend you for trying, but when they said “Milk, it does a body good”, they didn’t mean it would do your body work for you!!!

Sorry, I couldn’t resist a cheesy joke...

Srsly tho, we totally know how it goes with life getting busy, lots of other things take precedent and it’s not easy to find free time. Thanks for taking the time to update tho and let us know about Lloyd, you’ll get there and we’ll look forward to progress as it comes.

Like Potter said, it is pretty cringe worthy, every time I walk past it I think to myself "I bet no one has ever seen a cab full of milk jugs!" I recently started raising goats and I had no idea how much milk they drink. The 12 kids put down 4 gallons a day for the first 2 months, now I've started the weaning process so we're down to 2 gallons a day, and this will continue for another month.

I wasn't looking for another hobby, Lord knows I have too many already. The goats are here to reduce my property tax bill. I'll be applying for an agricultural tax exemption. I estimate it'll save us 5k/yr.

[cornerstone]

I went to the C10 Nationals yesterday to meet a couple of heavy hitters on the forum, and hopefully find the inspiration needed to get Loyd back under the knife and ultimately roadworthy. Here are some of the beauties that jazzed me.

[Kronald_70GMC]

Wow I'm loving the retro themed LS in the teal truck! So nice

[cornerstone]

I had the pleasure of putting a face to a name with these 2 guys. Chevyland (Eric) and davischevy (other Larry). Here we we're checking out an incredible 71 GMC Carryall.

[cornerstone]

I also got to meet 1971Stepside (Shannon) and see his work of art. He trailered his truck all the way from Springfield, Missouri. His truck is about as perfect as they come.

[TexasLS1]

Oh man, wish I coulda been up there this weekend to check out the show and hopefully meet some members, I’m jealous. Thanks for sharing the pics!!

[rowdy11]

Thank you for posting these! My goal is to haul all the way from Utah to be there next year...or one of these years! Looks like a fun event and the pictures alone help with the motivation.
I guess I'll fit right in with the modern drivetrain crowd as crazy as that seems with how hard these swaps actually are.

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by rowdy11

Thank you for posting these! My goal is to haul all the way from Utah to be there next year...or one of these years! Looks like a fun event and the pictures alone help with the motivation.
I guess I'll fit right in with the modern drivetrain crowd as crazy as that seems with how hard these swaps actually are.

I say we BOTH make that happen in 2022! Let me sweeten the pot for ya man... After the show dinner and beers on me! I don't think it'd be possible for my truck to be painted by then but If I can drive it to the show, I'll call that a success.

[TA_C10]

I didn't make it to the show but met Shannon after the show Saturday, had to meet and check out his truck. It is awesome. Brian I wish I knew you were going man could have met as well. We're close enough need to make that happen. Wouldn't mind checking out those 12 tax exempts and uncle Lloyd too

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

I didn't make it to the show but met Shannon after the show Saturday, had to meet and check out his truck. It is awesome. Brian I wish I knew you were going man could have met as well. We're close enough need to make that happen. Wouldn't mind checking out those 12 tax exempts and uncle Lloyd too

Yeah man, I was hoping to see both you and your truck at the show. PM me and we'll make that happen too. It'll take me a few weeks before I'm ready though. I'll get all the crap cleaned out of it so we can at least look it over. In fact, my garage looks like a tornado camped out in it so the entire thing needs a thorough sorting. That'd definitely help me get back to work on Loyd if I could actually find tools when I need them.
If possible drive your truck when you come. It's been way too long since I've ridden in a classic Chevy, and I really want to see what it's like with an LS. I've been driving 5.3's and 6.0's for over a decade but never in a classic. I'd love to get a ride in yours!

[1971Stepside]

It was awesome to meet you at the show. I'm glad you took the time to introduce me to others and thanks for the kind words about my truck.

Hopefully you are motivated to get back to work on yours!

[cornerstone]

I’d save a bunch of money if I could just stay away from Facebook Marketplace and craigslist. But since I can’t….

[sfont66]

Sweeeet, so cool. I really like it! But I could never keep it, I envy those that have the room for the big toys!

[TA_C10]

That is sweet. And it's in really good condition too it looks like. Are you changing the bed?

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

That is sweet. And it's in really good condition too it looks like. Are you changing the bed?

Thanks Tom. Most likely yes. So far I just pulled the side panels off. If I run around with it as a flat bed I’ll make a headache rack to keep the back of the cab in near perfect condition. It is a dump bed as well so I’d like to find a nice steel box for it, to be able to haul dirt, rocks, and roadbase.

The reason I bought it is to have a tow vehicle for my backhoe, but it will need a plate welded to the back of the frame in order to mount the hitch. I’m debating on how to do that now.

[MDPotter]

That is the nicest C50 I've seen. Here's a picture of the trucks I drove when I was in high school helping with wheat harvest - they have removeable sides so when the grain was harvested the sides came off and it hauled straw. One of them had a 350, but the other had the straight 6 (not sure on CI). No radios. It was a slow trip fully loaded with grain no matter which truck you ended up with. These trucks don't do much work anymore, but the owner will keep them forever.

We have to see more pictures of the interior, engine bay, etc.

[1971Stepside]

IT'S GOT A RED INTERIOR!!! Love it. Very clean truck. Maybe a hauler for your truck and not the backhoe.

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

Maybe a hauler for your truck and not the backhoe.

Believe me, that thought has rolled through the old noggin’ more than once.

[Kronald_70GMC]

Very nice new toy you got there!

[cornerstone]

The windshield was cracked all the way across the line of vision in the 68 dump truck. I happened to have the glass from my 72 in storage waiting reinstallation. I had a gentleman come out to install it into the 68 since I’ve heard how much of a PIA it is. He earned his money that’s for sure! After he popped out the broken windshield I had the opportunity to inspect and clean up the channel. I was very happy with the lack of rust, and thought I’d share some pictures.