1969 c10 the start of something fun

[trusty72]

ya a lot of block hugger style headers require an aftermarket mini starter . if u go this route keep in mind some are fixed, and some are clockable so you can rotate the body as needed. either way the exhaust is gonna be close to the starter, so due to heat soak a remote solenoid is a must for reliablility.

[trusty72]

or you could turn them upside down and put twin turbos on it lol

[mr mike]

Thanks guys that's what i was looking for.... 1 more thing how do i count the teeth on my fly wheel with out having to count them ?
thanks

[Dads69C10]

Mr. Mike,
Im not sure if you answered this or not since i didnt read all the pages on this thread, but can you tell me how you did the blue rings around the headlights?
thanks
J

[Dads69C10]

Found the info on the 3rd page nevermind... sweet truck

[mr mike]

thanks man

[mr mike]

69 short bed drive shaft replacement help needed.......
I am looking for a replacement drive shaft for my 69 short bed, will any other trucks out there work and are direct replacement for mine. Its the stock 3 speed and has a 327 in it thanks

((( one to many burnouts lol )))

Video of burnout

YouTube - 69 chev burnout

[mr mike]

I need a drive shaft replacement any other stock replacement's out there from any other stock trucks ????

Will a mid 80 or 90's short bed work ???

[mr mike]

I just found this on the net do's it sound about right ???

I've got a 70 Chevy C-10 SWB with a 327, 700R4, 12 bolt 4:11 posi. I got a driveshaft from a mid-80's SWB because the length was perfect. The problem is, the u-joint type is the inner clip but the rear end yoke is an outer clip type. Would it be better to take the driveshaft to the shop and get them to change the end or should I change the pinion yoke to the outer type? I'm not sure if they make that yoke does anyone know? - I'm not sure what the spline count.

I would try first to find a conversion u-joint. Napa (and other stores) sell a u-joint that is two different sizes - one size to fit your driveshaft and another size to fit the yoke. Tell them your two applications and see what they can find.

Thanks for the tip. I found a NAPA part 240-0356 that is the correct combination u-joint. It has the - 1 1/8 with inner clip on one pair and 1 1/16 outer clip on the other. Also has the correct width for both sides (outter clip side is narrower).

[tubbedII]

Not a bad deal, and I like that option better than picking up another used one.

Just saw the vid too...sounds nice and healthy...hopefully the new shaft will hold up to the abuse since I don't think you will or should be refraining from doing them!

[mr mike]

lol I am a true believer in build it,,,, beat it and fix it that's why we do what we do lol thanks man

[tubbedII]

Heck ya! I blew 2 trannys in my camaro because I beat on it...but that was the funnest part about it!

[WIDESIDE72]

I put a one piece driveshaft out of an 87 C10 swb that originally had a 700r4 in my 72 c10 swb with a 700r4

[mr mike]

Just some pic to update








O and i am building a new shop....

[mr mike]

The next toy we got 2 of them both are 1949

[mr mike]

Little update since it's bin some time from the last one. I got the Cadillac tail lights in and converted them to LED's and then broke the bell housing and got that fixed them had the rear welded to make a posi and then broke that now in the next week i should have another rear going in to the truck. You have to pay to play lol

Ill post pic as soon as i can.........

[mr mike]

OK guys ill give ya a little up date but i need your help as well. With being as low as it is i need a longer drive shaft and have no ida what i am looking for as the truck came down it pulled the rear in so i will have to extend the 2 link bar back and get a longer drive shaft so i need your input to try to find what might work.


So the 20" are sold and it now has 24" on the rear and 22" on the front



and little paint work to mix it up




and some new lights in the rear, lights are now led's



We moved the bed up so we did not have to cut it up for the monster notch
that will be going in soon.


I am thinking of putting something like this on the door all old looking and ruffed up.

[VA72C10]

Not sure what would work stock but you can always measure what you need and take it to a driveshaft shop to have them lengthen and balance it....

[mr mike]

I'll have to look in to that more
I was hopping to just find one to plug and play with
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[mr mike]

any one

[mr mike]

So i found a drive shaft from a 1997 dodge truck that was 2" longer then stock. and i got my 22" mounted and the spacers on so the front is done.... the back.... i am waiting for the mail man to drop off my 2" spacers. and get my 2 link stuff done.

[mr mike]

no more doing this with the new tires. i will go broke
http://youtu.be/ulrEeyd8KcA

[mr mike]

well it bin a long week my brother pick up a old tow truck and we got are lift working in the man cave.

[chevy72blu]

Love that tow truck!

Glad to see you posting your build again

[mr mike]

well its done for now until the notch and air ride go's in.
22" and 24"