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1911a1 · 01-17-2019, 01:20 AM

Thanks for posting!
Enjoyed the build pics.

RustyPile · 01-17-2019, 06:28 AM

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I'd like to see a close-up of those brake shoes.. At first appearance, it seems you have the shoes installed in reversed position.. The shoe with the short lining goes on the front..

**72 tigger** · 01-17-2019, 07:16 AM

Looks good- very nice attention to detail- will be a great truck when you’re done

RustyPile · 01-17-2019, 10:39 AM

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I'd like to see a close-up of those brake shoes.. At first appearance, it seems you have the shoes installed in reversed position.. The shoe with the short lining goes on the front..

Well crap.. I added a new virus program to my computer that's full of errors and now it's doing crazy things like double posting and not posting what I typed.. Moderator, you have my permission to delete any of my duplicate posts especially the [DELETED] post..

**LockDoc** · 01-17-2019, 01:06 PM

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Well crap.. I added a new virus program to my computer that's full of errors and now it's doing crazy things like double posting and not posting what I typed.. Moderator, you have my permission to delete any of my duplicate posts especially the [DELETED] post..

Done.

Akleypas · 05-31-2019, 06:47 PM

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Sprayed bed liner on the bottom of the cab.

Akleypas · 05-31-2019, 06:48 PM

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Sprayed bed liner under the cowl of the truck

Akleypas · 05-31-2019, 06:49 PM

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Installed a Texas Speed stage 2 cam. Came with new valve springs, pushrods, front cover, and gaskets. I think installed corvette front drive assembly, and changed to a LS3 style intake

Akleypas · 06-26-2019, 05:31 PM

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Started putting together a stainless exhaust system. Thinking of using magna flow mufflers. Have any suggestions on good mufflers to use?

TA_C10 · 06-27-2019, 12:18 AM

Dang dude, nice, lot of massive surgery you've done. Very nice. That motor is gonna be a runner too

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**raggedjim** · 06-27-2019, 02:21 PM

Nice work, love the ochre...

Good luck, Rg

Akleypas · 07-08-2019, 10:47 AM

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Got the cowl welded in this past weekend. Mostly filled in the old spot welds that held in the original cowl. Looking for a place to get OEM doors around the Houston area, any suggestions?

Stuntmonkey · 07-08-2019, 12:10 PM

Nice to see another aggie onboard!

Akleypas · 07-16-2019, 01:46 PM

Got some good work done this weekend. welded in the pass lower A-pillar. Cut and installed AC vents. And got some new doors, and a cowl. Next stop PAINT! Name: IMG_1931-1.jpg
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Akleypas · 07-16-2019, 01:48 PM

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Akleypas · 07-16-2019, 01:53 PM

Original 71 doors, that are practically flawless besides mirror holes and some veryminor dents.

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TA_C10 · 07-16-2019, 09:23 PM

Nice find there on those doors. Always best to stay with original if you can find em they say. Good progress on the truck, keep up the posts!

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mustang347 · 07-18-2019, 09:24 AM

if you don't mind me asking, where did you find the door mecca? I'm in the conroe area and am in need of two 71 model doors. TIA.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 07-18-2019, 09:49 AM

Do you know the paint code for the original color on that truck? I have a tailgate that I bought that is that color.

siggyfreud · 07-18-2019, 11:26 AM

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Started putting together a stainless exhaust system. Thinking of using magna flow mufflers. Have any suggestions on good mufflers to use?

Magnaflows can sound pretty nice. I've also been a fan of Borla and Corsa mufflers too. Little more subtle at idle/low RPM, but really open up when the engine breathes. Almost no wrong answer though when it comes to mufflers. I always use band clamps for them for a while until I'm happy with how they sound.

Akleypas · 07-18-2019, 01:19 PM

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Magnaflows can sound pretty nice. I've also been a fan of Borla and Corsa mufflers too. Little more subtle at idle/low RPM, but really open up when the engine breathes. Almost no wrong answer though when it comes to mufflers. I always use band clamps for them for a while until I'm happy with how they sound.

Sounds good, Im looking for a muffler that has a great sounding idle, but doesn't drone at highway speed. Is there a particular series of the magna-flow or bola that sounds the best?

Akleypas · 07-18-2019, 01:21 PM

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if you don't mind me asking, where did you find the door mecca? I'm in the conroe area and am in need of two 71 model doors. TIA.

Greens Restoration and Repair. Located in Cameron Tx

https://www.facebook.com/pages/categ...1487293556584/

Akleypas · 07-18-2019, 01:23 PM

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Do you know the paint code for the original color on that truck? I have a tailgate that I bought that is that color.

I do not have the original paint code, but I was told the truck was "yellow 81348"

siggyfreud · 07-18-2019, 01:44 PM

I used the Borla Pro XS mufflers. Here is a clip (not my truck). You can tell they're a little more mellow, less hollow sounding, if that makes sense. To me they sound like a mix of american muscle and european power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVza-rhB7H4

But picking mufflers is like choosing paint colors haha.

01-17-2019, 01:20 AM	#26
1911a1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winnsboro, Texas Posts: 86	Re: 71 c10 restoration Thanks for posting! Enjoyed the build pics.

01-17-2019, 07:16 AM	#28
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: 71 c10 restoration Looks good- very nice attention to detail- will be a great truck when you’re done

05-31-2019, 06:47 PM	#31
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Sprayed bed liner on the bottom of the cab.

05-31-2019, 06:48 PM	#32
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Sprayed bed liner under the cowl of the truck

05-31-2019, 06:49 PM	#33
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration

05-31-2019, 06:54 PM	#34
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Installed a Texas Speed stage 2 cam. Came with new valve springs, pushrods, front cover, and gaskets. I think installed corvette front drive assembly, and changed to a LS3 style intake

06-26-2019, 05:31 PM	#35
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Started putting together a stainless exhaust system. Thinking of using magna flow mufflers. Have any suggestions on good mufflers to use?

06-27-2019, 12:18 AM	#36
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 71 c10 restoration Dang dude, nice, lot of massive surgery you've done. Very nice. That motor is gonna be a runner too . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

06-27-2019, 02:21 PM	#37
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,568	Re: 71 c10 restoration Nice work, love the ochre... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

07-08-2019, 10:47 AM	#38
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Got the cowl welded in this past weekend. Mostly filled in the old spot welds that held in the original cowl. Looking for a place to get OEM doors around the Houston area, any suggestions?

07-08-2019, 12:10 PM	#39
Stuntmonkey Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Calgary Posts: 17	Re: 71 c10 restoration Nice to see another aggie onboard!

07-16-2019, 01:46 PM	#40
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Got some good work done this weekend. welded in the pass lower A-pillar. Cut and installed AC vents. And got some new doors, and a cowl. Next stop PAINT!

07-16-2019, 01:48 PM	#41
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Picked up a stock GM sway bar with new rubbers. Heard it is a huge upgrade to increase handling.

07-16-2019, 01:53 PM	#42
Akleypas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hockley Tx Posts: 113	Re: 71 c10 restoration Original 71 doors, that are practically flawless besides mirror holes and some veryminor dents.

07-16-2019, 09:23 PM	#43
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: 71 c10 restoration Nice find there on those doors. Always best to stay with original if you can find em they say. Good progress on the truck, keep up the posts! . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".



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07-18-2019, 09:24 AM	#44
mustang347 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Huntsville Tx Posts: 4	Re: 71 c10 restoration if you don't mind me asking, where did you find the door mecca? I'm in the conroe area and am in need of two 71 model doors. TIA.

07-18-2019, 09:49 AM	#45
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,352	Re: 71 c10 restoration Do you know the paint code for the original color on that truck? I have a tailgate that I bought that is that color. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

07-18-2019, 01:44 PM	#50
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: 71 c10 restoration I used the Borla Pro XS mufflers. Here is a clip (not my truck). You can tell they're a little more mellow, less hollow sounding, if that makes sense. To me they sound like a mix of american muscle and european power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVza-rhB7H4 But picking mufflers is like choosing paint colors haha. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

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