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Old 08-28-2015, 04:31 PM   #26
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Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread
Hung the rest of the major sheet metal so we could lay out the Cheyenne trim...lots of holes drilled!!!
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Old 08-28-2015, 09:27 PM   #27
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Man that is going to be one sexy truck!
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Old 08-29-2015, 04:46 PM   #28
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Re: 1972 c10 conversion to a LSA powered k20 build thread
While it is still at this stage, you guys misplaced the "super" emblem on the driver's side. Common mistake seen on restored trucks. It always goes under the Cheyenne portion of the emblems on both sides, not more on the right hand side. Just thought I'd help ya out ahead of paint. Trevor
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Old 08-29-2015, 04:49 PM   #29
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Project is looking good though.
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Old 08-30-2015, 01:33 PM   #30
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Is it going to be stock height or is there plans for a lift? And if lifted what tires/ wheels will you guys be using.
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Old 09-01-2015, 07:14 PM   #31
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Is it going to be stock height or is there plans for a lift? And if lifted what tires/ wheels will you guys be using.
The truck will be getting a 4" lift kit, and I believe the tires are 285/75/18...they are at the tire shop right now, so I can't look...but I do know they are 34" tall.
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Old 09-02-2015, 06:50 PM   #32
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We trimmed, and capped the front fenders for clearance.
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Old 09-08-2015, 12:29 PM   #33
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Put in the new 4" lift springs, then mocked up the motor and transmission.
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Old 09-09-2015, 12:32 AM   #34
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is that a 73-87 chassis?
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Old 09-09-2015, 11:40 AM   #35
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is that a 73-87 chassis?
Nitis...no, the chassis is a 72 4x4.

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Old 09-09-2015, 11:52 AM   #36
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Maybe I don't understand. The LSA is just like any of the other LSX blocks right? How are you mounting the engine thought you needed a modified crossmember
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Old 09-09-2015, 11:59 AM   #37
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The engine compartment was then mocked up with the radiators, fans, and other misc components for clearance and mounting points. The guys also fabricated a custom engine cradle for the LSA.
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Old 09-09-2015, 12:02 PM   #38
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Maybe I don't understand. The LSA is just like any of the other LSX blocks right? How are you mounting the engine thought you needed a modified crossmember
Nitis...yes, ha ha...you are just one step ahead of me...here is the custom engine cradle for the LSA engine.
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Old 09-09-2015, 12:04 PM   #39
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Here is the custom engine cradle for mounting the LSA engine.
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Old 09-09-2015, 12:16 PM   #40
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Ok though maybe you found a top secret way. This amongst other things is why I'm leaning away from an lsx swap. Wish I had your tools and skills. That is gunna be one sweet ride
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Old 09-09-2015, 01:35 PM   #41
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Outstanding!
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Old 09-09-2015, 11:12 PM   #42
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Old 09-10-2015, 02:47 PM   #43
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Thanks a lot guys...the truck is really coming along nice.

Here we cleaned up the rest of the frame to get it ready for sand blasting, and fabricated mounts for the gas tank.
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what gas tank are you using?
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Old 09-14-2015, 04:06 PM   #45
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what gas tank are you using?
It's a TANKS inc gas tank, but we had to do a good amount of modifying to mount it.
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Old 09-24-2015, 12:33 PM   #46
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We mocked up more components to the truck's cab, and started on its body work.
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Old 09-24-2015, 12:34 PM   #47
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Body working the cab...
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Old 09-25-2015, 04:47 PM   #48
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All the mods are done to the frame, so it was sent off for sand blasting...looks nice.
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Old 09-25-2015, 04:50 PM   #49
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Meanwhile it was a big day for the cab...we seam sealed it, then it was off to paint!!!
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Looks sweet!
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