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JPsChevy · 02-07-2017, 06:39 PM

So far in the last couple weeks I've gotten a good jump on the project. I got my 4.8 cleaned up and stripped, gave it a fresh coat of paint and some new gaskets. I also got my new oil pan installed last weekend.
I have almost everything except exhaust and the harness at this point.
Sunday I began removal of the current drivetrain. I haven't liked that 700r4 since I got the truck and removing it just topped off my displeasure for it. With my transmission jack it wouldn't clear the frame so trying to be gentle I tilted it enough to clear and wouldn't you know it fell off. (yes i probably should've drained it before hand).
I'm hoping to set the 4.8 in by Saturday evening, but we'll see how it goes.
Please excuse my mess as my shop looks like a C10 bomb went off.....

CaliLivn · 02-16-2017, 10:12 PM

I gotta follow an see this nice truck get a lil nicer. ��

Mike C · 02-17-2017, 09:04 AM

Truck looks great! I think your 4.8/5 speed combo a great idea. Will be watching for updates.

JPsChevy · 02-20-2017, 11:48 PM

I test fit the engine this weekend and it fit real well. I ended up having to install v8 mounts as the 6 cyl mounts put me to close to the firewall.
I spent 4 days trying to locate a correct flywheel (that's another story). That left me with no progress on the drivetrain, so I started on the drop spindles.
With it being 49 years old I figured I may as well install some new ball joints and a-arm pivots while apart. Everything could use a little attention from the pressure washer also.

JPsChevy · 03-12-2017, 10:50 AM

I finally got the drop spindles finished up yesterday, so I could get the wheels back on. I also got the engine and trans mated together and installed. I decided to install them together which worked but can't say I'll do that ever again as it barely squeezes in there. I now have some modifications to do to the floor since the shifter doesn't line up with the old 700r4 hole. It was nice to get that far yesterday, I would've never got the engine lined up right if I didn't have such good help.

JPsChevy · 03-12-2017, 10:52 AM

You can definitely see the drop now with the engine set on the springs.

northern 85 · 08-06-2017, 08:37 AM

Very nice truck and work! You didnt like the buddy buckets?

JPsChevy · 08-06-2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by northern 85

Very nice truck and work! You didnt like the buddy buckets?

Honestly I didn't like how they sat, the foam was a little harder than I anticipated. Was looking for the feel of 72 bucket seat foam and I'm a short guy and didn't like sitting that low in the truck.

**72 tigger** · 08-06-2017, 05:03 PM

Good job! Looks really nice- must be fun to finally get to drive it

Orange67 · 08-06-2017, 05:30 PM

Very nice ride, love everything you've done with it. Very tasteful.

70 shorty · 08-06-2017, 09:43 PM

I LOVE that truck! I think a 4.8 5 speed combo would be great for my short/step as well. I'm guessing you used just a stock 5 speed. I've also considered just adding a 5 speed behind my 6 cylinder.

JPsChevy · 08-06-2017, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

Yes I used a stock nv3500 from a 2006 v6 truck.

70 shorty · 08-07-2017, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPsChevy

Thanks for the compliments.

Yes I used a stock nv3500 from a 2006 v6 truck.

Is that the stock shifter for the NV3500?

ShortCST · 08-08-2017, 12:25 AM

Beautiful truck. I've considered that very combo myself, only using an aluminum block for the weight savings, and later adding a turbo if I wanted more power.

Just dreams right now, though.

Def going to add an overdrive trans soon-ish.

JPsChevy · 06-06-2018, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 shorty

Is that the stock shifter for the NV3500?

No, that is a hurst repalcement from core shifters i beleive. pattern is super tight.

Greg58 · 08-07-2017, 02:29 PM

Very nice.

Greg

hewittca · 08-07-2017, 03:58 PM

Great lookin' truck! Nice work.

saxart · 08-08-2017, 01:01 AM

Really sharp truck there! What size wheels and tires do you have on it?

JPsChevy · 06-06-2018, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saxart

Really sharp truck there! What size wheels and tires do you have on it?

Thanks 15x8 CUCV blazer wheels and 275/60r15

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-08-2017, 01:40 AM

Very nice truck and nice work on it! I really like your shop set up too.

02-07-2017, 06:39 PM	#1
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Before and after pics So far in the last couple weeks I've gotten a good jump on the project. I got my 4.8 cleaned up and stripped, gave it a fresh coat of paint and some new gaskets. I also got my new oil pan installed last weekend. I have almost everything except exhaust and the harness at this point. Sunday I began removal of the current drivetrain. I haven't liked that 700r4 since I got the truck and removing it just topped off my displeasure for it. With my transmission jack it wouldn't clear the frame so trying to be gentle I tilted it enough to clear and wouldn't you know it fell off. (yes i probably should've drained it before hand). I'm hoping to set the 4.8 in by Saturday evening, but we'll see how it goes. Please excuse my mess as my shop looks like a C10 bomb went off..... Attached Images __________________ Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

02-16-2017, 10:12 PM	#2
CaliLivn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Ca Posts: 71	Re: Before and after pics I gotta follow an see this nice truck get a lil nicer. �� __________________ If we learn from our mistakes I should be a genius by now....

02-17-2017, 09:04 AM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: Before and after pics Truck looks great! I think your 4.8/5 speed combo a great idea. Will be watching for updates. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-20-2017, 11:48 PM	#4
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Before and after pics I test fit the engine this weekend and it fit real well. I ended up having to install v8 mounts as the 6 cyl mounts put me to close to the firewall. I spent 4 days trying to locate a correct flywheel (that's another story). That left me with no progress on the drivetrain, so I started on the drop spindles. With it being 49 years old I figured I may as well install some new ball joints and a-arm pivots while apart. Everything could use a little attention from the pressure washer also. Attached Images __________________ Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

03-12-2017, 10:50 AM	#5
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Before and after pics I finally got the drop spindles finished up yesterday, so I could get the wheels back on. I also got the engine and trans mated together and installed. I decided to install them together which worked but can't say I'll do that ever again as it barely squeezes in there. I now have some modifications to do to the floor since the shifter doesn't line up with the old 700r4 hole. It was nice to get that far yesterday, I would've never got the engine lined up right if I didn't have such good help. Attached Images __________________ Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

03-12-2017, 10:52 AM	#6
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Before and after pics You can definitely see the drop now with the engine set on the springs. Attached Images __________________ Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

08-06-2017, 08:37 AM	#7
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Before and after pics Very nice truck and work! You didnt like the buddy buckets?

08-06-2017, 05:03 PM	#9
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,226	Re: Before and after pics Good job! Looks really nice- must be fun to finally get to drive it

08-06-2017, 05:30 PM	#10
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Before and after pics Very nice ride, love everything you've done with it. Very tasteful. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

08-06-2017, 09:43 PM	#11
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: Before and after pics I LOVE that truck! I think a 4.8 5 speed combo would be great for my short/step as well. I'm guessing you used just a stock 5 speed. I've also considered just adding a 5 speed behind my 6 cylinder. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

08-06-2017, 10:58 PM	#12
JPsChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ogden, Iowa Posts: 284	Re: Before and after pics Thanks for the compliments. Yes I used a stock nv3500 from a 2006 v6 truck. __________________ Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

08-08-2017, 12:25 AM	#14
ShortCST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 170	Re: Before and after pics Beautiful truck. I've considered that very combo myself, only using an aluminum block for the weight savings, and later adding a turbo if I wanted more power. Just dreams right now, though. Def going to add an overdrive trans soon-ish.

08-07-2017, 02:29 PM	#16
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,005	Re: Before and after pics Very nice. Greg __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

08-07-2017, 03:58 PM	#17
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,747	Re: Before and after pics Great lookin' truck! Nice work. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

08-08-2017, 01:01 AM	#18
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Re: Before and after pics Really sharp truck there! What size wheels and tires do you have on it? __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801



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08-08-2017, 01:40 AM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Before and after pics Very nice truck and nice work on it! I really like your shop set up too. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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