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cwheeler2584 · 08-23-2014, 10:30 PM

Hey there, I thought I'd share the background and current build of my 71 c10. Hoping to get some feed back and even some suggestions. I purchased it about a year ago and started working on it a few months ago in spare time. Purchased the truck with rebuilt 327 and turbo 350. The truck was apart but had every part imaginable and only rust spot was a small hole in the passenger rocker. Got everything for 2500. Got rid of the motor and trans. Picked a LQ4 6L and 4L80. Plans for a low, clean, and plain ol bad ass pick up. Have started the long list of mods and is slowly taken shape. Hope you guys stay interested and like the progress.

Chris

cwheeler2584 · 08-23-2014, 10:34 PM

Handles, locks, mirrors ,and door seams have all been welded up.

rwade · 08-23-2014, 10:52 PM

I'll follow along. Great start, you seem to be moving right along

Wade

cwheeler2584 · 08-23-2014, 11:06 PM

thanks Wade I appreciate it. Still has a long ways to go with a even longer list of mods to complete....... Shaved wiper cowl and shaved drip rail

ATL Powder · 08-24-2014, 01:11 PM

Are you doing your own body work ? That's a huge advantage, looks good

cwheeler2584 · 08-24-2014, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATL Powder

Are you doing your own body work ? That's a huge advantage, looks good

Yes I'm doing all the bodywork myself. Been building cars for over 10 years now. And you're right it definitely is an advantage as bodywork can be costly. The only thing I will not be doing myself is spraying the color (but spray all the primers), the suspension, and motor/turbo set.Thanks for checking it out and for the response.

cwheeler2584 · 08-24-2014, 01:35 PM

Got the motor and trans put in today for the first time for mock up of the firewall. Everything clears well. Now to cut out and make the firewall. And to start planning for the turbo set up.......

FRANKENSTEINC10 · 08-24-2014, 07:27 PM

Yeah I'm gonna need more!!!

slowcpe · 08-24-2014, 09:08 PM

Always in for an LS turbo build. Looks like a good start.

Bomp · 08-24-2014, 09:11 PM

This is gonna get Reeeeeal Coooool.
Im In!

cwheeler2584 · 08-24-2014, 09:22 PM

thanks guys for tuning in. for those watching I'll fill you in on the plans.

Body Mods: shaved handles,locks,mirrors,wiper cowl,stake pockets, marker lights,drip rail(pain in the a**),roof seam,gas cap,and dash.

Suspension: adjustable coil over set up(in hopes of it hooking up), portbuilt control arms, rack and pinion

Motor:6.0L(LQ4), L92 heads, Tick Stage2 turbo cam, Mid rise intake, Precision 88MM Turbo, custom set up.

Wheels: 22x9 up front, 22x12 rear

Interior: bucket seats with center console.

..... and whatever else I can come up with before completion.

cwheeler2584 · 08-24-2014, 09:34 PM

Day 3 of 12 day vacation: got the body work on the fenders inside complete and primed. THe outside body work was done and polyestered

cwheeler2584 · 03-31-2015, 08:12 AM

its been awhile since a post, here's a little update. fully got the factory firewall removed. Fabbed up yhe new one along with the trans tunnel. The truck was in one piece for the first time in over ten years.....then taken back apart the next day

cwheeler2584 · 03-31-2015, 08:14 AM

all welded up and ground smooth. unfortunately a broken hand is holding me back from reinstalling the motor and trans

cwheeler2584 · 03-31-2015, 08:24 AM

fitting all the panel gaps

cwheeler2584 · 10-27-2015, 06:38 PM

back from the sand blaster without any surprises

cwheeler2584 · 10-27-2015, 06:44 PM

inside of the cab all primed

Xeen · 10-27-2015, 07:44 PM

Hey there he is, glad to see you back on it, everything looks great.
Man you couldn't have found one in better condition to start with if you looked at 50,000 trucks, helluva find.

my67chevytruck · 10-28-2015, 11:52 AM

Nice Build...

WarMonger · 10-28-2015, 12:11 PM

Build looks good. Cant wait to see her all painted. What color are you gonna go?

knomadd · 10-28-2015, 02:02 PM

I like what I'm seeing so far. I'll follow along.

mooseknuckles · 10-28-2015, 05:33 PM

awesome so far!

cwheeler2584 · 10-28-2015, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeen

Hey there he is, glad to see you back on it, everything looks great.
Man you couldn't have found one in better condition to start with if you looked at 50,000 trucks, helluva find.

Yes sir I lucked out. the truck had one rust hole the size of a pen top on the passenger rocker. I replaced both rockers just to save a potential future issue.

cwheeler2584 · 10-28-2015, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarMonger

Build looks good. Cant wait to see her all painted. What color are you gonna go?

I'm sure the idea will change a hundred times by the time its ready but right now the plan is a charcoal grey

cwheeler2584 · 10-28-2015, 07:40 PM

An older photo before sandblasting but it shows the top of the dash that I made to eliminate the vents and the god forsaken dash pad. Photo was taken while mocking it up not welded in the photo. As well as the dash center. And I already know that will be some people that do not like it

08-23-2014, 10:30 PM	#1
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Project Slo 6 0 Hey there, I thought I'd share the background and current build of my 71 c10. Hoping to get some feed back and even some suggestions. I purchased it about a year ago and started working on it a few months ago in spare time. Purchased the truck with rebuilt 327 and turbo 350. The truck was apart but had every part imaginable and only rust spot was a small hole in the passenger rocker. Got everything for 2500. Got rid of the motor and trans. Picked a LQ4 6L and 4L80. Plans for a low, clean, and plain ol bad ass pick up. Have started the long list of mods and is slowly taken shape. Hope you guys stay interested and like the progress. Chris Attached Images

08-23-2014, 10:34 PM	#2
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Handles, locks, mirrors ,and door seams have all been welded up. Attached Images

08-23-2014, 10:52 PM	#3
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: Project Slo 6 0 I'll follow along. Great start, you seem to be moving right along Wade

08-23-2014, 11:06 PM	#4
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 thanks Wade I appreciate it. Still has a long ways to go with a even longer list of mods to complete....... Shaved wiper cowl and shaved drip rail Attached Images

08-24-2014, 01:11 PM	#5
ATL Powder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 19	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Are you doing your own body work ? That's a huge advantage, looks good

08-24-2014, 01:35 PM	#7
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Got the motor and trans put in today for the first time for mock up of the firewall. Everything clears well. Now to cut out and make the firewall. And to start planning for the turbo set up....... Attached Images

08-24-2014, 07:27 PM	#8
FRANKENSTEINC10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 268	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Yeah I'm gonna need more!!!

08-24-2014, 09:08 PM	#9
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Always in for an LS turbo build. Looks like a good start. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-24-2014, 09:11 PM	#10
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Project Slo 6 0 This is gonna get Reeeeeal Coooool. Im In!

08-24-2014, 09:22 PM	#11
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 thanks guys for tuning in. for those watching I'll fill you in on the plans. Body Mods: shaved handles,locks,mirrors,wiper cowl,stake pockets, marker lights,drip rail(pain in the a**),roof seam,gas cap,and dash. Suspension: adjustable coil over set up(in hopes of it hooking up), portbuilt control arms, rack and pinion Motor:6.0L(LQ4), L92 heads, Tick Stage2 turbo cam, Mid rise intake, Precision 88MM Turbo, custom set up. Wheels: 22x9 up front, 22x12 rear Interior: bucket seats with center console. ..... and whatever else I can come up with before completion.

08-24-2014, 09:34 PM	#12
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Day 3 of 12 day vacation: got the body work on the fenders inside complete and primed. THe outside body work was done and polyestered Attached Images

03-31-2015, 08:12 AM	#13
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 its been awhile since a post, here's a little update. fully got the factory firewall removed. Fabbed up yhe new one along with the trans tunnel. The truck was in one piece for the first time in over ten years.....then taken back apart the next day Attached Images

03-31-2015, 08:14 AM	#14
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 all welded up and ground smooth. unfortunately a broken hand is holding me back from reinstalling the motor and trans Attached Images

03-31-2015, 08:24 AM	#15
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 fitting all the panel gaps Attached Images

10-27-2015, 06:38 PM	#16
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 back from the sand blaster without any surprises Attached Images



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10-27-2015, 06:44 PM	#17
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 inside of the cab all primed Attached Images

10-27-2015, 07:44 PM	#18
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Hey there he is, glad to see you back on it, everything looks great. Man you couldn't have found one in better condition to start with if you looked at 50,000 trucks, helluva find. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-28-2015, 11:52 AM	#19
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Nice Build... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-28-2015, 12:11 PM	#20
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: Project Slo 6 0 Build looks good. Cant wait to see her all painted. What color are you gonna go? __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

10-28-2015, 02:02 PM	#21
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project Slo 6 0 I like what I'm seeing so far. I'll follow along. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

10-28-2015, 05:33 PM	#22
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Project Slo 6 0 awesome so far! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

10-28-2015, 07:40 PM	#25
cwheeler2584 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: lusby,MD Posts: 44	Re: Project Slo 6 0 An older photo before sandblasting but it shows the top of the dash that I made to eliminate the vents and the god forsaken dash pad. Photo was taken while mocking it up not welded in the photo. As well as the dash center. And I already know that will be some people that do not like it Attached Images

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