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indymachinist · 09-24-2015, 08:50 AM

Hmm. We will have to see how it goes then. I am using 13" front rotors. Of course it will depend on where the rotors end up also. It will be a while before I get the brakes together to find out.

beecher68 · 09-24-2015, 06:54 PM

anyone live in the northwest ohio area who built a 67-72 c-10 with an LS motor, i need your assistance.

Xeen · 09-24-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by beecher68

anyone live in the northwest ohio area who built a 67-72 c-10 with an LS motor, i need your assistance.

Click on the link provided below and create a new thread with your questions.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

indymachinist · 09-28-2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

I purchased the modular drop spindles for mine also, I've been hearing some grumbling as of late that the stock rotor hits the lower control arm when you go to put everything back together so budget an extra $500 for the CPP tubular lower control arms because you might need it, you may not have to but I just thought I would mention it just in case because I haven't gotten around to installing mine to find out if it's true yet.

Just did a very quick and dirty mock up on the garage floor and I don't think my setup is going to have any clearance issues with the control arms. The rotors from the late model truck are not offset in as much as the older ones, they are closer to the wheel face. Will take more proper assembly to be sure though.

The 13" rotors absolutely require the 17" wheels though, I can see that much for sure.

slick copper · 09-28-2015, 02:03 AM

Subscribed! Nice looking truck!

indymachinist · 10-31-2015, 02:37 PM

Got a complete 5.3 truck motor with harness and accessories for $193 today. Gotta love pic-a-part!

Xeen · 10-31-2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by indymachinist

Got a complete 5.3 truck motor with harness and accessories for $193 today. Gotta love pic-a-part!

Woah what a deal!

slowcpe · 10-31-2015, 05:04 PM

Nice score!

**Advanced Design** · 10-31-2015, 06:15 PM

Screaming good deal. Why so cheap?

indymachinist · 10-31-2015, 06:57 PM

This junkyard sells engines for 200 regardless of what it is with a 25 core charge. They had a 31% off sale today. Only problem is engines get snatched the second trucks are put out on the lot. It is a struggle to get one.

Xeen · 10-31-2015, 07:33 PM

Did they have the motor separated from the 4l60e?

indymachinist · 10-31-2015, 09:35 PM

Someone had beaten me to the trans. I wasn't too upset over it since I plan to go with a 4l80e.

indymachinist · 10-31-2015, 09:59 PM

They sell transmissions for $80 with a 20 core. I'd love to snag a 4l80e from them.

indymachinist · 11-27-2015, 12:47 PM

Well, I have gone on a ridiculous black Friday spending rampage for this thing. Parts should start showing up thisvweek.

Twisted71c10 · 11-27-2015, 08:00 PM

Indy pic-a-part is the bomb !

btw, today (11-27-15) was Black Friday at pic-a-part 50% off everything !

DKO · 02-19-2016, 11:31 PM

Great looking truck! I like your plans for it. What's the latest update?

indymachinist · 02-22-2016, 08:56 PM

Sorry this thread has been going without updates.... been a long and busy winter at work. Things are still progressing slowly in the background though.

The truck itself is sitting pretty much untouched in the corner of the garage.

The parts list is slowly getting shorter... I have the 5.3, 4l80e, turbo, ProEFI, Vintage A/C, Boyds fuel tank, Eaton posi, wheels, big brakes, late model seats, non spare tire fender, & van steering column.

The big things I still need are radiator & fans, torque converter and flex plate, driveshaft, tires, gauges, and fuel pumps.

indymachinist · 02-22-2016, 09:56 PM

One thing I do have some mild concern about is how this old truck chassis will hold up to power. With the turbo 5.3 engine I am hoping to get it up to 700+ wheel horsepower on occasion (boost controller will keep power more reasonable for average street driving) and I feel like I will need to brace the frame for that.

**Advanced Design** · 02-22-2016, 11:49 PM

Curt, sounds like the parts gathering is going well. Hopefully you will be able to jump into it soon.

57larry · 03-02-2016, 10:14 PM

nice looking step side. I'm following your build. we need pics. thanks, Larry

indymachinist · 03-27-2016, 07:16 PM

Today I had a couple friends who are more knowledgeable with carbs come over and try to get the 250 running one last time. It just won't do it. We can't understand why but the thing just will not run.

That being said I guess it's getting towards time to stop messing around and pull the drivetrain. It would have been nice to be able to sell the engine as a runner.

Dennis_Earl · 03-28-2016, 03:32 PM

Not related to thread

**70STOVEBOLT** · 04-19-2016, 04:56 PM

Subscribed...

MMcMasters · 04-20-2016, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indymachinist

Got a complete 5.3 truck motor with harness and accessories for $193 today. Gotta love pic-a-part!

That's incredible!! Any LS based pullout is like gold around here.. Can't wait to see the turbo set up.. Subscribed

**Hart_Rod** · 03-22-2017, 10:00 AM

bump

09-24-2015, 08:50 AM	#26
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Hmm. We will have to see how it goes then. I am using 13" front rotors. Of course it will depend on where the rotors end up also. It will be a while before I get the brakes together to find out. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

09-24-2015, 06:54 PM	#27
beecher68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 1	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build anyone live in the northwest ohio area who built a 67-72 c-10 with an LS motor, i need your assistance.

09-28-2015, 02:03 AM	#30
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Subscribed! Nice looking truck! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

10-31-2015, 02:37 PM	#31
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Got a complete 5.3 truck motor with harness and accessories for $193 today. Gotta love pic-a-part! __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

10-31-2015, 05:04 PM	#33
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Nice score! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

10-31-2015, 06:15 PM	#34
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Screaming good deal. Why so cheap? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-31-2015, 06:57 PM	#35
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build This junkyard sells engines for 200 regardless of what it is with a 25 core charge. They had a 31% off sale today. Only problem is engines get snatched the second trucks are put out on the lot. It is a struggle to get one. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

10-31-2015, 07:33 PM	#36
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Did they have the motor separated from the 4l60e? __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-31-2015, 09:35 PM	#37
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Someone had beaten me to the trans. I wasn't too upset over it since I plan to go with a 4l80e. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

10-31-2015, 09:59 PM	#38
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build They sell transmissions for $80 with a 20 core. I'd love to snag a 4l80e from them. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

11-27-2015, 12:47 PM	#39
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Well, I have gone on a ridiculous black Friday spending rampage for this thing. Parts should start showing up thisvweek. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

11-27-2015, 08:00 PM	#40
Twisted71c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 163	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Indy pic-a-part is the bomb ! btw, today (11-27-15) was Black Friday at pic-a-part 50% off everything !

02-19-2016, 11:31 PM	#41
DKO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 31	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Great looking truck! I like your plans for it. What's the latest update?

02-22-2016, 08:56 PM	#42
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Sorry this thread has been going without updates.... been a long and busy winter at work. Things are still progressing slowly in the background though. The truck itself is sitting pretty much untouched in the corner of the garage. The parts list is slowly getting shorter... I have the 5.3, 4l80e, turbo, ProEFI, Vintage A/C, Boyds fuel tank, Eaton posi, wheels, big brakes, late model seats, non spare tire fender, & van steering column. The big things I still need are radiator & fans, torque converter and flex plate, driveshaft, tires, gauges, and fuel pumps. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

02-22-2016, 09:56 PM	#43
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build One thing I do have some mild concern about is how this old truck chassis will hold up to power. With the turbo 5.3 engine I am hoping to get it up to 700+ wheel horsepower on occasion (boost controller will keep power more reasonable for average street driving) and I feel like I will need to brace the frame for that. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build



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02-22-2016, 11:49 PM	#44
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Curt, sounds like the parts gathering is going well. Hopefully you will be able to jump into it soon. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-02-2016, 10:14 PM	#45
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build nice looking step side. I'm following your build. we need pics. thanks, Larry

03-27-2016, 07:16 PM	#46
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Today I had a couple friends who are more knowledgeable with carbs come over and try to get the 250 running one last time. It just won't do it. We can't understand why but the thing just will not run. That being said I guess it's getting towards time to stop messing around and pull the drivetrain. It would have been nice to be able to sell the engine as a runner. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

03-28-2016, 03:32 PM	#47
Dennis_Earl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 17	Re: 68 shortbed stepside stripper truck build Not related to thread Last edited by 70cst; 03-29-2016 at 10:22 AM.

04-19-2016, 04:56 PM	#48
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