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**MikeB** · 01-17-2015, 03:37 PM

Nice job on the cross member and exhaust system. You may need ear protection just to drive it.

I also like the shifter base that moves with the seat. Very clever!

Wish I had some of your metal fab skills.

Bainsy · 01-17-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Nice job on the cross member and exhaust system. You may need ear protection just to drive it.

I also like the shifter base that moves with the seat. Very clever!

Wish I had some of your metal fab skills.

Thanks for your comment MikeB! i wouldn't call it skill, i just take my time. measure twice, cut then measure twice again and weld. iv got nothing on some of the other guys here!

**N2TRUX** · 01-17-2015, 09:55 AM

Its a matter of personal preference, but I liked the oval much better. That look out of proportion.

portrodder · 01-17-2015, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Its a matter of personal preference, but I liked the oval much better. That look out of proportion.

I agree, oval looks better to me also.

Bainsy · 01-17-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Its a matter of personal preference, but I liked the oval much better. That look out of proportion.

the purpose of this mod isnt for looks so much, iv been doing some research and its to speed up the air a little bit more into the carb as well as suck in the fresh cool air from the outside. just trying to grab that little bit extra free horspower! i know it looks out of proportion with no front end on but once i have the hood on it will look better.

Bainsy · 01-17-2015, 04:03 PM

iv managed to get the rest of my gauges in. now to wire it and tidy it all up.

another pic of the velocity stack setup.

epon · 01-22-2015, 09:37 PM

great build! which braided brake lines did you use?

Bainsy · 01-27-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by epon

great build! which braided brake lines did you use?

i just dropped my old lines off to my local parts store and they made me up a set in braded line for me on the spot. im not sure what brand line and fittings they used but turned out pretty good.

malo66 · 03-15-2015, 12:31 AM

More updates, pal.

ccrane0044 · 03-17-2015, 03:21 AM

Amazing build!

Red Foreman · 03-23-2015, 03:44 PM

Just stumbled across this build, looking great mate keep up the good work!

Bainsy · 04-05-2015, 08:31 PM

little bit of an update:

made up some brackets for the front shocks and mounted them

purchased one of these for the fuel system

pulled out this mess from the dash

Bainsy · 04-05-2015, 08:43 PM

Almost finished the fuel lines and transmission cooler lines. still need to mount the auxiliary transmission cooler. don't mind the dust!

Bainsy · 04-05-2015, 08:46 PM

a quick snap of how it looks at the moment

ccrane0044 · 04-05-2015, 09:48 PM

I wish my build could look this good! Great work.

Bainsy · 04-29-2015, 04:22 AM

My attempt at the A/C delete:

The A/C condenser housing in its original (and ugly!) form

Cut off the excess

joined it to make it one piece and smoothed it off

fibreglassed in a sheet of ply

cut the excess fibreglass and sprayed some filler over it ready for sanding

much more room!

Bainsy · 04-29-2015, 05:17 AM

had a go at polishing my radiator

Bainsy · 04-29-2015, 05:31 AM

made up a fan shroud out of stainless and fitted up the fans

Hankster · 04-30-2015, 06:05 PM

That radiator is beautiful!

MalibuSSwagon · 04-30-2015, 07:28 PM

Nice work.

Bainsy · 05-03-2015, 04:16 AM

done a little bit more to the A/C delete. just more sanding and blending

just needs another sand, cut holes for wiring and fan resistors then a coat of semi gloss black

Hankster · 05-03-2015, 10:29 AM

That looks good! I like it!

Bainsy · 01-03-2016, 09:58 AM

bit of an update. had it on the dyno and pumped out 502hp which is 100hp more then i was expecting!

tinydb84 · 01-03-2016, 03:40 PM

Heater box looks great. Great idea.

Red Foreman · 01-03-2016, 04:23 PM

Nice job of the heater box & the fan shroud for that matter!

01-17-2015, 03:37 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,463	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 Nice job on the cross member and exhaust system. You may need ear protection just to drive it. I also like the shifter base that moves with the seat. Very clever! Wish I had some of your metal fab skills. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

01-17-2015, 09:55 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 Its a matter of personal preference, but I liked the oval much better. That look out of proportion. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-17-2015, 04:03 PM	#6
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 iv managed to get the rest of my gauges in. now to wire it and tidy it all up. another pic of the velocity stack setup. __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD!

01-22-2015, 09:37 PM	#7
epon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 174	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 great build! which braided brake lines did you use? __________________ '82 C-10 SWB / C'd, Z'd, Body'd and Bagged / Shaved firewall, wiper cowl, drip rails, stake holes and tailgate/ 20" & 22" Milanni Voodoo '81 C-10 SWB Parts Truck IRC - http://webchat.snoonet.org/#baggedtrucks

03-15-2015, 12:31 AM	#9
malo66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 12	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 More updates, pal.

03-17-2015, 03:21 AM	#10
ccrane0044 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ont, Canada Posts: 84	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 Amazing build! __________________ '80 GMC C15, still in progress... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651276

03-23-2015, 03:44 PM	#11
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 Just stumbled across this build, looking great mate keep up the good work! __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

04-05-2015, 08:31 PM	#12
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 little bit of an update: made up some brackets for the front shocks and mounted them purchased one of these for the fuel system pulled out this mess from the dash __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD! Last edited by Bainsy; 04-05-2015 at 08:50 PM.

04-05-2015, 08:43 PM	#13
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 Almost finished the fuel lines and transmission cooler lines. still need to mount the auxiliary transmission cooler. don't mind the dust! __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD!

04-05-2015, 08:46 PM	#14
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 a quick snap of how it looks at the moment __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD!

04-05-2015, 09:48 PM	#15
ccrane0044 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ont, Canada Posts: 84	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 I wish my build could look this good! Great work. __________________ '80 GMC C15, still in progress... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651276

04-29-2015, 04:22 AM	#16
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 My attempt at the A/C delete: The A/C condenser housing in its original (and ugly!) form Cut off the excess joined it to make it one piece and smoothed it off fibreglassed in a sheet of ply cut the excess fibreglass and sprayed some filler over it ready for sanding much more room! __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD! Last edited by Bainsy; 04-29-2015 at 04:32 AM.

04-29-2015, 05:17 AM	#17
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 had a go at polishing my radiator __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD!

04-29-2015, 05:31 AM	#18
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 made up a fan shroud out of stainless and fitted up the fans __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD!

04-30-2015, 06:05 PM	#19
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04-30-2015, 07:28 PM	#20
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,590	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 Nice work. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

05-03-2015, 04:16 AM	#21
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 done a little bit more to the A/C delete. just more sanding and blending just needs another sand, cut holes for wiring and fan resistors then a coat of semi gloss black __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD!

05-03-2015, 10:29 AM	#22
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 That looks good! I like it! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

01-03-2016, 09:58 AM	#23
Bainsy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gippsland Australia Posts: 48	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 bit of an update. had it on the dyno and pumped out 502hp which is 100hp more then i was expecting! __________________ 1980 C10 SHORT BOX 454 THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!! CLICK HERE TO SEE MY C10 BUILD!

01-03-2016, 03:40 PM	#24
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01-03-2016, 04:23 PM	#25
Red Foreman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 549	Re: Aussie built 1980 c10 Nice job of the heater box & the fan shroud for that matter! __________________ RIP John (Lambis), my beloved Father & best Friend. My Build 56 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486721

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