1969 C10 Bagged LS/T56 Build

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Been a "rough" week for the C10. Everything fits now, but the painted frame paid a serious toll. I notched the motor stand so the pass side header fits. Starter arrived today, so I bolted it up. It is a very close fit with one of the primaries. Header has to be removed before starter can be removed. Guess thats part of the game.

Welded up the modified trans mount last night and bolted it in position. No way around it, so I sectioned the factory crossmember that the driveshaft passes through. Using my feet and other precision instruments, I formed a piece of 1/4" bar to brace over the cut out. Put the DS in to make sure I had clearance and welded it up. The rear control arms mount to this crossmember. Once I get the engine and everything out, I will add another brace below the DS that ties the control arm mount points together just to be safe. I would triangulate it, but that gets complicated with my exhaust needs.

Took my measurements for the new DS, going to have it made tomorrow. Going to try and get the exhaust finished this week, then pull everything out this weekend. Paint engine and fully weld the exhaust so I can put it back together one last time.