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1970 C10 MJW · 01-30-2013, 04:46 PM

I have also began my very slow process of tearing down and marking everything on the 99 silverado harness, so I can remove the engine, question.. i know i will need the brake light switch for the torque converter control and i will also get the harness loose for it are there any other things that i will need as far as stuff not directly connected to the engine?

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-30-2013, 05:00 PM

It should be a screamer

1970 C10 MJW · 01-30-2013, 05:34 PM

im hoping for over 400hp, then once i get the money in a couple years i plan to run twin turbos probably have the capability of 700hp? but i would have a 'low boost' setting so i can drive around town and not beat it too much, but when i go to the strip and want to beat my buddies fbody i can turn it up lol, anyways yes I hope with the big cam heads headers ls6 intake and CAI will be able to let me scoot around pretty good for now

1970 C10 MJW · 02-06-2013, 04:50 PM

i need motivation lol, its been almost a week since I turned a wrench... had plans to work on it yesterday, then my sister and brother in law show up with a movie... so i didnt work on the truck lol.. anyways the other day when I was working on tearing down the 99 i was looking into pulling out the throttle cable, and i dont see how to get it out without damaging it

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-06-2013, 05:18 PM

GET OUT THERE AND TURN A WRENCH!!!! thats all the motivation I can give ya....LOL

1970 C10 MJW · 02-11-2013, 01:49 PM

lol just so you know ol blue I did get out and work on the truck, but didnt turn a wrench that night lol just unplugged all the harness, fast forward to this past weekend... I removed the rest of the harness from the engine, unbolted trans, and TC, removed A/C compressor, intake, exhaust manifolds, PS lines, and all but two of the engine mount bolts, tonight I will have about 2 hrs, so fingers crossed I will have the engine on the engine stand!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-11-2013, 01:53 PM

Keep it up it will be done in no time.

1970 C10 MJW · 02-11-2013, 04:35 PM

ha I'm trying but the better half doesnt really allow me to have much free time... thats why you will notice I had a huge gap in posts in this thread... anyways I will have the motor out tonight!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-11-2013, 04:44 PM

Make her help, after a couple of hours she'll leave ya alone. At least mine did that was 10/13/99 sure do miss her.....not....

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-11-2013, 04:49 PM

Make her help, after a couple of hours she'll leave ya alone. At least mine did that was 10/13/99 sure do miss her.....not....

1970 C10 MJW · 02-11-2013, 06:01 PM

well I have had her in the shop a few times, when we first got together she loved it, at least it seemed that way, then the longer were together the less interested she has gotten, but then she talks about wanting to go out in it or asks about it not being done yet... she hasnt even seen it since I put it away 3.5/4 months ago

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-11-2013, 06:25 PM

Maybe she'll get more interested once it warms up.

1970 C10 MJW · 02-11-2013, 09:59 PM

not usually... were going on three years... anyways got some progress tonight

1970 C10 MJW · 02-11-2013, 10:13 PM

cant get the pics to send from my phone email, to my other email... when i get them to work i will post, just a pic of the "new" heads, and the engine as of last night, tonight i go the engine out.. after breaking the top most bolt in my bellhousing (grrrrrr) thought i had all the bolts out... anyways got it out and remembered i need metric bolts to hold the engine to the stand... so i put it on the front pig where it will sit for now 3 days..... i have valentines day alone... joy..... so i will get the engine on the stand then...

1970 C10 MJW · 02-12-2013, 12:23 PM

heres some pics, of the engine waiting to be pulled then pulled and then my "new" heads
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**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2013, 12:28 PM

Yep, that looks like good progress, keep at it

1970 C10 MJW · 02-12-2013, 12:36 PM

yup when you going to start documenting your progress Dale?

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2013, 12:45 PM

Oh thats easy, when I start making progress. So far no sense cause I'm still gathering the parts. I've taken pics of what I've done but I'll start a thread when the ball starts to roll.

1970 C10 MJW · 02-12-2013, 12:46 PM

can I get my build thread put in either the LS swap section or at least the regular build section, when I started this thread I didn't realize I was in the wrong spot...

1970 C10 MJW · 02-12-2013, 12:47 PM

well... you should pic up the pace some, because you have to at least keep up with me I do about as much work as a 90 year old man would do... I really need to pick up my pace lol

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2013, 12:51 PM

Geez thanks

, I've been trying to get my shop cleaned up so I have room to work, moved my Harley to my girlfriends last weekend but it was such a nice day I kinda went for a day long putt.

1970 C10 MJW · 02-12-2013, 12:57 PM

lol I am just trying to give you motivation lol, not trying to hurt your feelings, anyways I just want to see her back on the road!, since mine will be quite a while before I get it done

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2013, 01:01 PM

no problem, It was nice goin' for a 200 mile ride in Feb. I'll try not to get side tracked a whole bunch this weekend (except going to Autorama in Sacto) LOL

1970 C10 MJW · 02-12-2013, 01:20 PM

must be nice! its 29* here so now bike rides for me!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-12-2013, 01:34 PM

BRRR! it started out at 30* this morning but supposed to go to high 60s today but maybe the low 70s this weekend

01-30-2013, 04:46 PM	#26
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride I have also began my very slow process of tearing down and marking everything on the 99 silverado harness, so I can remove the engine, question.. i know i will need the brake light switch for the torque converter control and i will also get the harness loose for it are there any other things that i will need as far as stuff not directly connected to the engine? __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

01-30-2013, 05:00 PM	#27
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride It should be a screamer __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-30-2013, 05:34 PM	#28
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride im hoping for over 400hp, then once i get the money in a couple years i plan to run twin turbos probably have the capability of 700hp? but i would have a 'low boost' setting so i can drive around town and not beat it too much, but when i go to the strip and want to beat my buddies fbody i can turn it up lol, anyways yes I hope with the big cam heads headers ls6 intake and CAI will be able to let me scoot around pretty good for now __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-06-2013, 04:50 PM	#29
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride i need motivation lol, its been almost a week since I turned a wrench... had plans to work on it yesterday, then my sister and brother in law show up with a movie... so i didnt work on the truck lol.. anyways the other day when I was working on tearing down the 99 i was looking into pulling out the throttle cable, and i dont see how to get it out without damaging it __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-06-2013, 05:18 PM	#30
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride GET OUT THERE AND TURN A WRENCH!!!! thats all the motivation I can give ya....LOL __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-11-2013, 01:49 PM	#31
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride lol just so you know ol blue I did get out and work on the truck, but didnt turn a wrench that night lol just unplugged all the harness, fast forward to this past weekend... I removed the rest of the harness from the engine, unbolted trans, and TC, removed A/C compressor, intake, exhaust manifolds, PS lines, and all but two of the engine mount bolts, tonight I will have about 2 hrs, so fingers crossed I will have the engine on the engine stand!! __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-11-2013, 01:53 PM	#32
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride Keep it up it will be done in no time. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-11-2013, 04:35 PM	#33
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride ha I'm trying but the better half doesnt really allow me to have much free time... thats why you will notice I had a huge gap in posts in this thread... anyways I will have the motor out tonight! __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-11-2013, 04:44 PM	#34
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride Make her help, after a couple of hours she'll leave ya alone. At least mine did that was 10/13/99 sure do miss her.....not.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-11-2013, 04:49 PM	#35
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride Make her help, after a couple of hours she'll leave ya alone. At least mine did that was 10/13/99 sure do miss her.....not.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-11-2013, 06:01 PM	#36
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride well I have had her in the shop a few times, when we first got together she loved it, at least it seemed that way, then the longer were together the less interested she has gotten, but then she talks about wanting to go out in it or asks about it not being done yet... she hasnt even seen it since I put it away 3.5/4 months ago __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-11-2013, 06:25 PM	#37
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride Maybe she'll get more interested once it warms up. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-11-2013, 09:59 PM	#38
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride not usually... were going on three years... anyways got some progress tonight __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-11-2013, 10:13 PM	#39
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride cant get the pics to send from my phone email, to my other email... when i get them to work i will post, just a pic of the "new" heads, and the engine as of last night, tonight i go the engine out.. after breaking the top most bolt in my bellhousing (grrrrrr) thought i had all the bolts out... anyways got it out and remembered i need metric bolts to hold the engine to the stand... so i put it on the front pig where it will sit for now 3 days..... i have valentines day alone... joy..... so i will get the engine on the stand then... __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-12-2013, 12:23 PM	#40
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride heres some pics, of the engine waiting to be pulled then pulled and then my "new" heads __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol



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02-12-2013, 12:28 PM	#41
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride Yep, that looks like good progress, keep at it __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-12-2013, 12:36 PM	#42
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride yup when you going to start documenting your progress Dale? __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-12-2013, 12:45 PM	#43
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride Oh thats easy, when I start making progress. So far no sense cause I'm still gathering the parts. I've taken pics of what I've done but I'll start a thread when the ball starts to roll. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-12-2013, 12:46 PM	#44
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride can I get my build thread put in either the LS swap section or at least the regular build section, when I started this thread I didn't realize I was in the wrong spot... __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-12-2013, 12:47 PM	#45
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride well... you should pic up the pace some, because you have to at least keep up with me I do about as much work as a 90 year old man would do... I really need to pick up my pace lol __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-12-2013, 12:51 PM	#46
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride Geez thanks, I've been trying to get my shop cleaned up so I have room to work, moved my Harley to my girlfriends last weekend but it was such a nice day I kinda went for a day long putt. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-12-2013, 12:57 PM	#47
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride lol I am just trying to give you motivation lol, not trying to hurt your feelings, anyways I just want to see her back on the road!, since mine will be quite a while before I get it done __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-12-2013, 01:01 PM	#48
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride no problem, It was nice goin' for a 200 mile ride in Feb. I'll try not to get side tracked a whole bunch this weekend (except going to Autorama in Sacto) LOL __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-12-2013, 01:20 PM	#49
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride must be nice! its 29* here so now bike rides for me! __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

02-12-2013, 01:34 PM	#50
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Build thread, 70 c10 my first ride BRRR! it started out at 30* this morning but supposed to go to high 60s today but maybe the low 70s this weekend __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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