1965 C-10 LS build

[DLOE65]

Looking really good! Keep it up!
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[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by DLOE65

Looking really good! Keep it up!
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Your truck build is looks great. It's neat that your using the 6 cylinder engine. I like the color of the motor. The air valves tht you have look nice and compact and a clean look set up. I may have to look into something like that when I'm ready to get mine. Again very neat build you have going there.

[McMurphy]

that repop fander looks good!

[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

Looks like a fun build, I think LS power is the way to go if you can afford to make the leap.

Jimmy thanks, Its been fun most of the time. The rocker panel on the passanger side was a son of b****. When you do your drivers side make sure the door is on before you do any welding. I learned the hard way. I didn't plan on the LS motor but the motor that came with the truck needed to be rebuilt so thats when I went with the LS engine. I didn't think I would cost this much more than rebuilding the engine that came with the truck. But I was wrong. The engine was cheap but everything else to make it work is the money issue. Those AFR heads you have are wonderful. I had a set of them on my 383 that was in my chevelle and those heads completely changed how the engine ran. It's crazy how much more they flow comparied to other heads. Your build looks good and keep up the good work.

[jimmydean]

I wanted an LS so bad, but couldn't justify the cost. For $500 more than the LS I got a whole LT1 C4.

The LS is SO worth it and your truck will love you for it.

[Notch1988]

Subscribed. Great build, I'm always amazed by guys, like yourself, that can take on so much of a build at one time and get things done. I'd be there for years trying to restore a chassis, body and install an LS drivetrain. Great job!

[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by Notch1988

Subscribed. Great build, I'm always amazed by guys, like yourself, that can take on so much of a build at one time and get things done. I'd be there for years trying to restore a chassis, body and install an LS drivetrain. Great job!

Notch1988, thanks for the kind words. It's been fun so for and very challenging at times. I like how your build is coming. Thats a nice setup that you got for your suspension. I was looking at that type before I went with the LS motor and now it has cost a lot extra then I thought it would. But I think the LS motor will pay off in the lone run. Have a good day.

[flips72]

truck is coming along nicely, door and fender gaps look good, your going to have a sweet ride very soon at this rate.

[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by flips72

truck is coming along nicely, door and fender gaps look good, your going to have a sweet ride very soon at this rate.

Thanks Flips. I am not very good at the final stages of the body work, I can get it close then have some else take over for the final body work till the priming starts. Have a great weekend.

[gostranger]

awesome build!
i did the ls motor also check my build it isnt as nice as your but you may get some ideas i used some edlebrock headers on mine keep up the great work!!

[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by gostranger

awesome build!
i did the ls motor also check my build it isnt as nice as your but you may get some ideas i used some edlebrock headers on mine keep up the great work!!

I just checked out your build and I love them suburbans. Yours looks very nice. The stance is right on. I like that watts link. And thanks for the nice words. Spring is coming and hopefully I will have something to drive. Have a good weekend.

[rmvlt1100]

Was able to get some work done over the past few days. I had a friend come over and help me with the body work. The passenger door gaps are done. Had to cut some metal out to move the right rear cab corner in at the door, it was out about 1/4 past the door. My buddy showed me a few other tricks on some issues with these lovely after market body parts.

Here are a few pics:




Sorry about the pictures there from my phone.

A few more new parts came in. The front air bag kit for the front from AVS arrived. A new radiator from Speedway Motors and a third brake light from a 1999 Yukon. My rear suspension should be here next week then the fun begins with the suspension. Hope everybody has a great weekend.

[shrunken66stroker]

good stuff!

[rmvlt1100]

Just a little update on the build. The body work is about 90% complete. I installed the front air bags. The only issue was with trying to get the fittings not to leak. The reducer bushing would only go in about 2 threads. I called AVS and they sent me some new fittings. The rear suspension is getting delivered tomorrow, so hopefully that will be done by next weekend. Got the grill mount to check the fit. That went good. The headers came last week, "Thanks SHON for the great prices and getting them shipped out fast". The headers fit great, very little work had to be done to get them to fit. I ordered the exhaust tubing and the intake air tubing from "Mandrel Bending Solutions". These parts are due sometime next week. I ordered some radiator hoses and tubing from Speedway Motors. I have a feeling trying to get the radiator hoses to fit may be the hardest part of the LS install. I got the third brake light mounted. Its from a Chevy Tahoe.

Here are a few pictures:














Hope everyone has a good weekend.

[Notch1988]

Coming along nicely! What radiator did you order?

[rmvlt1100]

Thanks for looking at my build. I ordered the radiator from speedway motors. The part number is 917340-28.
( http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search-917340-28.html)

Not sure yet on how it is going to work. I am waiting for the radiator hoses to try it out. The only issue so far is that the lower hose is going to be short at an angle of about 45 degrees. Will have an hpdate in a few days.

[c.brown]

truck is looking good im do for a radiator ill have to watch to see how yours works

[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by c.brown

truck is looking good im do for a radiator ill have to watch to see how yours works

Thanks. I will post it as soon as the parts come in. For the bottom hose it think a 45 degree angle on the hose will work. For the top I think it will be a combo of hose a some aluminum tubing. I Hope.

[rmvlt1100]

I finshed the rear suspension swap. It went fairly easy. The only problem was getting the cross member out. This was the first time I every install a "C" notch and the worst part was hoping I maked the cut area in the correct location. After all the cutting and drilling of rivits the parts went together fairly quickly. I'm hoping to get some pictures posted tomorrow.

The only suspension upgrades that are left is the front shock relocation brackets and new front shocks. Hope everyone has a good night.

[laynrockers]

Great build, im tackling an LS swap now too. Ill be watching

[c.brown]

that airbox turned out great looking good

[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by c.brown

that airbox turned out great looking good

C.Brown thanks for looking at the pictures. I took a while to make but at least thats one part thats done (minus the power coating).

Have a good day,
Robert

[laynrockers]

Love the airbox!

[Modges'66]

What a nice build!
I hope that mine turns out as nice! but I'm doin all the work, so probably not.
(ha-ha)

[rmvlt1100]

Originally Posted by Modges'66

What a nice build!
I hope that mine turns out as nice! but I'm doin all the work, so probably not.
(ha-ha)

Thanks for the comment. Trust me i'm no autobody person. I just try to get it close and have someone else finish it up. I have a few friends that like to do body work. I just mainly like the mechanical part. Good luck with your build.
Robert