‘53 3100, s-10, ls, tr6060

[layinrocker65]

Squared off the front rails, boxed them off and added a crossmember. Painted all the new brackets and threw the cab back on. Cut the transmission cover for the tranny as well.

[mongocanfly]

are you gonna use a shifter relocater for the tr6060?

[layinrocker65]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

are you gonna use a shifter relocater for the tr6060?

Going to use a core shifter. Puts it right on top where the blue tape is. One of the things I have to have is a bench seat so I have no other options.

And for info, that’s the 5th gen trans. The cts-v trans won’t work with a forward shifter.

[joedoh]

looking good, I used a core shifter on my 65, we had some fun back and forth on why I needed a short shifter and 16" hurst bench seat shifter for an NV1500 (4 cyl s10) trans. "I can build it but I think its going to hit your dash". "Its not going to hit my dash". high quality stuff!

probably the right move, raising the truck a half inch! motor looks right

[layinrocker65]

Thanks joedoh. Seems to be working out really good. I’m going to run ~27.5” tire so I’ll have plenty of options to go lower with suspension mods if I want.

I put the bench back in the truck and sat in it for the first time. I don’t know why but the I feel much closer to the dash than my COE. It’s not even close to being comfortable for me(I’m 6’6”). So I’ll be trying to find a new bench seat to swap in and try to gain a couple of inches. If I can go back 2-3” and maybe down a bit, I’d be happy.

[nvrdone]

I used a 3rd row bench out of an Astro van. Moved me back about 2.5". and I dropped it 1" ( im 6'3) I have plenty of leg room and the 4 spd shifter falls right into place.

[joedoh]

yeah with the stock bench you are really steering with your gut, keeps your hands free for sandwiches I guess.

[mongocanfly]

my LS3/TR6060 came from a 2013 Camaro...ive got several forward mounted shifters ive looked at saved on a computer at home..just not sure which I like best....some are very pricey

[layinrocker65]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

my LS3/TR6060 came from a 2013 Camaro...ive got several forward mounted shifters ive looked at saved on a computer at home..just not sure which I like best....some are very pricey

The core one is the only one I could find where you can get a tall mount to run a long handle on it.

[layinrocker65]

Getting the bed and steps mocked up. Once I figure out there positioning, I’ll start making mounts. I got the core support cut and welded a new bottom to it. Need to figure out how I want to mount it now.

[joedoh]

looks just right!

[layinrocker65]

Got the motor mounts knocked out today and notched the frame for a low mount drivers side alternator. Pretty sure I’m done cutting both the inner fenders but no pics of that. I feel spoiled with how much room there is to work around these trucks.

Still haven’t figured out the pictures. I’m always forgetting to take them in landscape

[rollinrooster]

Originally Posted by layinrocker65

Leveled truck, mocked up and leveled board, leveled fender. Going to have to ponder this wheel alignment. Wish I had a 28” wheel/tire setup to mock up on this thing.

Any opinions on this fitment?

looks good!!

[layinrocker65]

Thanks!

[layinrocker65]

Been a while since I updated this. Went from having all kinds of time off for the Rona to all my days off being cancelled. Got the boards mounted up. Still need to brace the mounts when the cab comes off again. Mounted the front bumper and the throttle pedal.

[layinrocker65]

I started mocking up the frame mounted hydroboost and hydraulic clutch setup. I tigd a offset -6 fitting to the high pressure side of the power steering pump, mounted a f-body alternator in the low position and ran the steering shaft.

Sorry about the sideways pics

[layinrocker65]

I also mocked up the 20s off my 74 to see how the truck is going to sit. The front is perfect to me here. The rear needs to come down a little I think.

[joedoh]

looking good man!

[mongocanfly]

I like it..!!!! just as is

[NorCalGal]

That looks like the sweet spot.

[layinrocker65]

Guess I’ll update this. Got the steering done with a shortened stock steering column. Made the pedal assembly and got it mounted. It’s a hydroboost and Wilwood clutch master mounted under the frame on a custom mount setup I did. It all bolts on with 3 bolts were the original tranny crossmember was and 4 bolts to the side of the body mount.

Got the tank mounted. It’s a blazer tank. The fill will be in the bed floor.

As always, sorry about the pics. Don’t know how to rotate them on my phone.

[layinrocker65]

Got the brakes pretty close to done. 2” drop spindles, S10 rotors machined into hubs, CTS-V 6 piston brakes with the 2 piece rotors opened up in the center.

[layinrocker65]

I am opting to use the TR6060 from the LSA setup to save some money. Because of that, I had to make my own remote mount shift since the aftermarket doesn’t support the Cadillac TR6060. The linkage is just mock up until I can determine the height of the shifter in the truck. Then I’ll make a new linkage and shift handle.

[layinrocker65]

Made a subframe to stiffen things up. 1.75 tubing with a knock out tranny crossmember. The exhaust will be able to run under the subframe and be above the bottom of the floorboards.

[NorCalGal]

Dang that’s a nice looking truck